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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
1
In Rome on December 24 the pope led a grand closing ceremony for St Peters central doors opened a year earlier for holy year. Cardinals bishops and Vatican guards attended with clergy from around the world. Foreign princes were guarded by detectives as the pope placed the first brick sealing the jubilee doors.
The jury in Sigourney Iowa returns a verdict finding Sarah Kuhn guilty of murder in the first degree and fixes her punishment at life in prison. The case stemmed from a September 4 fatal poisoning in What Cheer. a new trial motion will be filed and judgment set for January 8, 1901.
W P Campbell named Brookville postmaster replacing S M Myers who resigned. Louis H Alvord named Kale postmaster. Miss Joe M Cunningham made assistant matron at Fort Lewis Indian School Colorado. Miss Ora H Armstrong appointed teacher at Umatilla School Oregon. William R Brown named rural carrier at Nicholas. Elmer E Whitney at Winterset. Pensions Renewal Curtis L Snyder Davenport $12. Increases Joseph W Knapp Robins $8 William J Hall Ankeny $10. Original widows Margrith Lunberger Solon $5 Louisa J Brown Hamburg $12 Nancy Price Zearing $12 Lucinda Pitts Knoxville $12 Phoebe E Titton Winterset $8 Elizabeth Ashley Macedonia $12.
New York reports that the Stock Exchange Coffee Exchange and Cotton Exchange will close today and on December 31 besides Christmas and New Year days. The Produce Exchange will also close on these days creating a triple holiday pattern since Christmas and New Year fall on Tuesday.
The Journal announces cessation of all duties and will not publish a paper tomorrow evening. They urge friends and patrons to enjoy a merry Christmas.
D Allie of Bombay India, about 40, 5 feet 5 inches tall, arrested in Fort Dodge Iowa on suspicions tied to the Omaha Cudahy kidnapping after a nurse reported finding $3,000 to $4,000 in gold on him. He claimed a railroad injury and was hospitalized while authorities verify his connection with the case.
E J Smith of Iowa Falls says he talked with Edward Cudahy son of the millionaire on a city street and that the boy recognized him. Smith, formerly employed at the Cudahy Omaha plant, disputes the abduction claim and believes the boy was simply seeing the world.
Mae Brenner of Decatur county sued R W Boeger for damages claiming he seized her and repeatedly hugged and kissed her without consent. In a long district court trial she won $375. The Iowa supreme court sustained the judgment finding no irregularity and affirming the award.
Washington Dec 24 Minister Con ger reports he has signed the international agreement and filed a note explaining the U S position on the word Irrevocable and other minor matters. He says the agreement will be presented today to Li Hung Chang and Shang.
Dense fogs blanket Great Britain with risk to ships. The steamer Brunswick ran ashore in the Bristol Channel near Braemar Castle on the Isle of Wight. Seven crew members drowned in the incident.
Emma Goldman, returning from a Paris anarchist conference, declares there will be no more killing of kings as the conference concluded it harms their cause.
Chicago dispatch reports rates cut for Christmas and New Year travel in the western territory. A fare and a third for round trips applies except in Missouri where a one fare rate covers all points within 200 miles. The special rates take effect today and last until January 2.
Elizabeth Van Stetland, 17, daughter of a late Minneapolis magnate, sacrificed a 3 million fortune to be with Frederick Harmon a New York traveler. Police detain her at the central station after her mother had her arrested while she visited hotels in the Northwest. She may be sent to a state institution until she reaches age.
Fort Dodge Iowa December 24 reports a nine year old boy the son of Louis Tonhose of Indd was kidnapped Tuesday. The father offers a reward of 590 dollars for the boy’s return and 1090 dollars for the capture of the kidnappers.
Brief line notes that many junior items could not be included due to heavy space demands this evening, with the omission of a substantial portion of junior content.
The British steamer Antilla with Captain Montell and a crew of twenty three plus two passengers went ashore in fog off Great Egg Bar near Atlantic City. Life savers rescued all but the captain who stayed aboard. The ship is expected to be saved.
A morning blaze in Joliet Illinois destroyed the Pressed Steel Car company's plant. The fire caused an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
Robbers dynamited the Bank of Alvord safe in Fort Worth Texas this morning tearing the building. Authorities fear a large sum was stolen in the attack.
The Henry Butz Fair drew a doll winner this morning with number 1.5. The drawing was conducted by Wm. Molis and Mrs. Wm. Hartman. If the holder does not call within a week, a new drawing will be held.
Philadelphia on December 24 reports a renewed agitation led by the Society of Friends. A conference of Christian bodies has been called by former President Magill of Swarthmore College. Delegates from several denominations have been appointed, but the date remains secret.
Joseph Arthurs comedy drama Blue Jeans portrays Indiana country life with striking realism. The Grand screens the film on December 27, praised for naturalness and convincing thrilling scenes.
Postoffice notice states there will be no delivery or collection on Christmas day as carriers oversubscribed with arranging mail. They will be at windows from 9 30 to 11 a m. Other departments open until late morning. All mail received and dispatched as usual. Im L Roach P M
In Scranton five hundred street car workers walk out halting city transit. In Wilkes Barre two hundred fifty lace mill girls strike over reinstatement of former operatives. In Shamokin nine hundred miners and helpers at Excelsior colliery refuse to work seeking sixteen percent wage backpay per Scranton convention.
Mrs. Ella Smith and others visit country friends while Christmas in Wilton. Residents arrive from Letts Preston Clinton Chicago Mt. Greggor Garrison for holidays. Notices include lectures, job offers, diaries, sales, and school recess. A railway derailment delays the Muscatine Western and a death from dropsy is recorded. Blue Jeans at the Grand Dec 27 promises a strong country life drama.
Post Office circulars urge rural postmasters to warn against meddling with rural mail boxes. Penalties include a 500 dollar fine and up to three years in prison. Parents and teachers are told to educate pupils about not touching boxes to prevent dangerous incidents.
A group of jewelers sign a compact to close their shops from December 27 at 6 p m to April 1, 1901 with Saturday exceptions, and thereafter until December 1, 1901 with Wednesday and Saturday exemptions.
The guessing contest by Sheetz's bargain store ended this morning with Emma Samuels and Geo Lohr named winners. Jar held 4 408 grains, Emma Samuels guessed 4 400 and Geo Lohr 4 399. Emma won a large doll and Geo a musical album.
There will be an officer election on Wednesday December 16 with full attendance desired. Signed by Lucinda Bartlett secretary.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with a threat of unsettled weather. Tuesday brings warmer air to the northern portion as a disturbance approaches from the west.
In Clinton on December 24 a 14 year old boy, Kienry Schwartzer of Preston, was found dead beside a log in the woods with his head blown off. The gun likely discharged accidentally while he climbed over the log after hunting the previous day. parties searched through Friday.
Thomas Hollingshead, a LaMoille area farmer, sues for divorce from Mary C. Hollingshead after she disappeared with farmhand E. Smith on September 24. Hollingshead, 30 years a county resident, notes she is about 50 and notably older than him.
Washington December 24. Andrew Carnegie agreed to donate 30000 dollars for a Fort Dodge library after a site and maintenance plan are arranged. George E. Roberts director of the mint and Judge O Connell solicitor of the treasury joined Carnegie in the brief discussion.
Washington confirms the board's selection of the Brisco-Denny site for a new Des Moines military post. Congressman Hull pressed the report through the War Department, General Miles approved it, and Acting Secretary Metkiefjohn will sign before 4 p.m.
A clandestine meeting in Burlington involving A. B. Cummins George M. Christian J. W. Blythe and Judge Hubbard reportedly planned to boost Cummins as governor to succeed Shaw. Participants refused to divulge details of the talks.
Rev. J. E. Ryd, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church in Stanton, attended a Knights of Pythias ball to observe church members. He was forcibly ejected by some young men who grew incensed at his presence.
Des Moines reports indicate the Puck Soap Company now at Columbus Junction is negotiating for a site in East Des Moines to relocate its factory there, aiming to remove production from the current location.
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