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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
Des Moines reports from the Iowa State Superintendent show 566233 enrolled from ages 5 to 21, 28789 teachers with 4948 male and 213841 female, average monthly pay 40.20 for men and 30.24 for women, and total school spending 9028913. County uniformity spreads to 48 counties with contracts due every five years.
Washington reports on December 19 notes serious discussion in Porto Rico over abrogating the 15 percent Porto Rican tariff. The island’s newly elected legislature, chosen November 6, could immediately terminate the tariff by enacting funding for government needs, a move heavily discussed by press and public.
Lawrenceburg Indiana December 19 Jacob Montooth and his dog were struck by a man named Mac Hollister who threw the dog at the dog owner causing both to fall Hollister was arrested arraigned and held for contempt of court The magistrate warned of grand jury action for tampering with a witness and bribery of a prosecuting witness and noted bribery can bring one year in prison.
Fort Dodge Iowa December 19 A man identified as Charles Arnett arrested at Ida Grove by Sheriff Dowd is accused of entering Joseph Chase’s stable and stealing a blooded horse and buggy. Townsfolk and farmers surround the jail shouting Hang him Lynch him as officers warn a mob may execute him while the prisoner pleads for protection and offers to name others in the gang.
The Citens Bank in Hope Indiana was blown open at 2 58 am with five explosions. A guard shot at the invaders who fled robbing the bank reportedly of at least 18000 dollars as a posse hunts nearby suspects. Also reported theft at Albion College where freshmen raided a storage area of refreshments during a class party.
Detroit December 18 Governor Pingree announces he withdraws from the Republican party. He vows to vote with and aid the Democratic party after his tax bill defeat by the senate. He blames Senator McMillan and the railroads for killing the measure and protests the denial of senate chamber use for his planned banquet.
Philadelphia officials report the Valley Forge National Park association will hold a mass meeting at the Academy of Music to advocate saving the historic property and converting it into a national park. Senators Beveridge Depew Penrose and Lieut. Governor Woodruff will speak. Delegates from patriotic groups attend to support the plan.
Charles H. Fox of Cedar Rapids, over twenty years superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Water Company plant, will resign. Royal H. Holbrook, expert electrician with Cedar Rapids & Marion street railway, is seen as likely successor and a leading engineering figure in the state.
Holiday promotion invites readers to share meals with out-of-town friends or host guests at Christmas. The Rock Island advertises affordable travel to visit or welcome guests with “there and back” service at reduced rates.
Lincoln Neb Dec 19 Nebraska farmers face a new cattle malady labeled cornstalk disease. The Nebraska Experiment Station reports widespread losses from stalk feeding and seeks the disease’s cause and remedy. Researchers test on a cattle herd while farmers pivot to alfalfa hay and grain.
Adelaine L. Rouse reflects on the pervasive use of superlatives in American life. She notes people praising the highest building the fastest steamer and the most eloquent preacher and observes a national fixation on extreme degrees in social accolades and objects.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin December 19 The Northwestern railway announces the appointment of A Munsheimer of Green Bay to succeed Henry Crane as superintendent of bridges and road He will oversee the Janesville division the main line and also the Sheboygan and Princeton divisions Crane left after fifty years with the company effective January 1.
The speaker reflects on etiquette for greeting the youngest ex speaker in the United States and notes trends like portraits of young college presidents. A friend mentions Germany's importation of kindergarten and jokes about choosing only Blank's chocolates on a train.
In Jefferson City the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled for the Associated Press against The Star Publishing, holding AP is not a monopoly or illegal under Missouri and Illinois antitrust laws. The decision clarifies AP’s cooperative, non profit framework and its exclusive contracts. A separate Illinois petition seeks mandamus to force AP to supply Denver Evening Post.
Pullman’s finest compartment cars offer a 38 day Three Circle tropical tour from Chicago. The special train departs January 22 with all expenses included under The American Tourist Association escort Beau Campbell. Itineraries and tickets available via agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry.
Stops the cough and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure No Pay. Price 25 cents.
A reader from Sycamore Illinois reports Hood's Sarsaparilla cured years of backache and weakness in the small of the back. The testimonial says the husband was once bedbound but now is well and free from pain, attributing the improvement to the medicine.
Ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure and claims it fulfills its promise. Encourages readers to begin treatment immediately.
An old verse compares gentle music to harsh discipline, suggesting kind expression can outweigh severe rebuke. The line evokes music as a redeeming force amid stern correction.
In Togansport Indiana on December 19 a heated exchange between Dr. J. J Burton and Philip Wolford led to a brawl in Lucerne. The doctor says Wolford bit off his ear and now sues for 10 000 damages.
A report from Milbank says Gold & Co. bank at Albee was robbed of 1500 while the cashier dined. a door left unlocked. Also a notice from Pana and Tower Hill notes a well organized band of counterfeiters operating in the area with green goods schemes.
Joliet Illinois December 19 The convict labor law commission appointed by the last state legislature is meeting at the penitentiary to prepare a report for the next legislature.
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