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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
1
Cape Town report says Boer Commando defeated British near Rouxville with eleven killed fifteen wounded and forty eight taken prisoner. Johannesburg dispatch notes a Delagoa railroad collision near the eastern Transvaal that killed and injured many officials with details still unclear.
The Agatha hospital, a modern building costing 20000 dollars funded by local subscriptions, was dedicated this afternoon in Clinton. Dr John K Fowler delivered the dedicatory address with Mayor George D McDaid and Hon L P Allen speaking for the city and citizens. Hundreds attended and refreshments followed the ceremony.
Rivermen in Dubuque forecast a steel barge revolution for next season on the upper Mississippi. The barges, towed behind towboats, can move loads that formerly required two steamboats. Potential routes include Dubuque to St Paul and local trades between La Crosse Winona and Wabasha, with rudders like a steamboat and easy navigation through sharp bends.
Dozens of Minneapolis residents in the southern part of the city are giving away possessions and preparing for ascension robes as they await what they believe is the world’s end. They follow H. W. Wold, a longtime resident and Bible student who says he received a vision from the Lord predicting the near second coming.
Chariton reports the Geo. Baker five thousand dollar damage case against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad reached its second trial. Baker, hit by a train near Lucas last February, previously won $2,000 with interest but a new trial was granted. After a week and lengthy deliberation the jury awarded Baker $500 damages.
Ottumwa December 18 Elza Booker was sentenced to twenty years for rape. He is the man who received a military escort from Ottumwa to Albia two weeks ago.
Grinnell Iowa Dec 18 private detectives of the Northwestern railway say they have uncovered a gigantic thieving plot spanning years and areas of town along railroad lines goods are stolen from cars yards and stations two men recently sent to the penitentiary from State Center are believed members of the gang a fence has been arrested and is held for examination detectives expect to unearth one of Iowa's largest criminal schemes.
Des Moines hosts the forty sixth Iowa state teachers convention from December 26 for three days. About 1500 teachers from all educational branches will attend. Colleges may join only after collegiate branch approval. Distinguished speakers include W. R. Harper and W. W. Speer among others.
Paris reports the Russian plenipotentiary in China privately predicts a winter Boxer uprising and uncertainty for Allies in Pekin. Washington officials and returned correspondents foresee the alleged rebellion not yet crushed as North China grows hostile.
The State Oratorical Association executive committee met at the Y M C A parlors in Des Moines to select judges and arrange details for the annual contest to be held in February at Iowa Wesleyan university Mt Pleasant. Attending were Simpson College president C C Smith Iowa Wesleyan vice president G A Mitchell and Upper Iowa Secretary treasurer O W Stevenson among eleven member colleges.
City in Brief reports Rev. Arthur Fowler to preach a December 30 Monthly sermon at Grand Opera House hosted by Billy Ament to accommodate a large audience excluding church pews. Dr. Fred Schmidt survives a stall accident with minor injuries after a horse trampled him. Salvation Army asks for good condition children's clothing donations before Christmas and notes cash gifts from local firms. Bend Lodge No. 143 M B A elects officers for the year. Geo Clapp builds a gasoline launch in 20 foot class. Rev H D Herr is slated to speak on the Sweetland Center lecture series as part of a winter program drawing attendees from nearby communities.
Atlanta reports an interview with former President Cleveland in which he criticizes the Democratic Party for wandering from its first principles and calls for rehabilitation on Democratic lines. He says voters rejected what they called democracy in the last election and urges a return to old doctrines to regain future victories.
Rome announces at a secret consistory the appointment of Mgr. Keane former rector of the Catholic University in Washington to the diocese of Dubuque by the pope.
Hugh Lusk, former New Zealand parliament member, attacked Samuel Gompers during the arbitration conference in Chicago. Lusk said license is not liberty and that Gompers showed no understanding of liberty in his remarks on compulsory arbitration.
Sigourney Dec 18 The State of Iowa rests in the case against Sarah Kuhn with the defense starting testimony. Kuhn largely agrees with earlier witnesses but denies statements about poisoning her husband and any possession of strychnine. She also recalls a dispute on Sept 1 1900 and notes she kept house for Andy Smith and other railroad men that summer.
Eighteen local children are prostrated with typhoid fever as city cases range from sixty to eighty. Doctors say the outbreak is unprecedented and likely linked to returning Spanish war soldiers. Boiled water is advised to prevent further spread.
Dubuque officials and veterans anticipate the Iowa department Grand Army of the Republic encampment in 1901. Capt. J. F. Merry led the bid and continues efforts to ensure a successful gathering.
Eldorado Kansas December 18 The court ruled Jessie Morrison may be released under a five thousand dollar bond.
In Des Moines on December 18 General Byers reported that the War Department ordnance bureau will equip the Iowa and other state guards with Krag-Jorgensen rifles, aligning them with the regular army. The policy shift aims for ready-to-deploy units without new legislation, with about $35,000 of $55,000 due from 1898 claims expected by January 1, and parchment commissions to be issued to volunteers from 1898 and 1899.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Implement Dealers association will issue a daily paper during its January convention. F. M. Loomis, publisher of the Omaha Implement Dealer, will publish the organ, taken because reporters are barred from the convention.
In London on December 18 the Sun features Dr. Parker denouncing racing and rebuking the Prince of Wales and others for patronizing it. The issue also carries a wine company advertisement.
The Malaga prefect reports thirty five victims from the Gneisenau disaster. The telegraph confirms the toll as of December 18.
A local bakery showcases a good assortment of candies attracting customers. The display features colorful confections and popular sweet treats perfect for gifting or everyday snacks.
A 16 year old boy on North Cedar street was shot in the arm during a clash with a masked intruder on Joseph Morrison’s premises. The suspect fled, a 38 caliber gun suspected, and a neighbor noted corn theft earlier that evening. Morrison fired at the retreating figure, but the bullet remains lodged.
In a Sunday meeting the city board of health and the board of education ordered the north and Third ward schools shut due to diphtheria. Cases are confined to the Bohemian district in the city’s north, with four deaths reported, two recently.
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