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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1900

Page

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Pat Crowe Surrounded in St Joseph Escape Reported

In St Joseph Pat Crowe was surrounded in a local hotel early today but escaped. Police believe he remains in the city as detectives and patrolmen report interacting with him and fearing capture. Omaha authorities await word while E A Cudahy denies pressuring for an alibi in the Cudahy kidnapping case.

St. Joseph, Mo Pat Crowe St. Joe Scott Crowe Omaha Cudahy St. Joseph Neb E. A. Cudahy Packer Mr. Cudahy River Street Paddock Pinkerton

Rock Island Extends Rail Line Toward El Paso

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad has awarded a contract to extend from Liberal Kansas to El Paso Texas. The 300 mile 10 month project will run via Santa Rosa New Mexico and the Canadian and Pecos river valleys. Creech Lee and Craney Bros. hold 100 miles of the line.

Great Rock Island Railroad Mexico Kansas City Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company el Paso Tex Rock Island California Texas Panhandle New Mexico Rock Island Railroad Liberal Kaw Fort Worth Southern Pacific Railroad Santa Rosa N. M Pecos Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Colorado Creech & Lee and Craney Bros

Luckiest Man in Iowa Wins Sioux City Mansion Prize

B M Bills a Vinton jeweler won the John Peirce mansion in a Sioux City Christmas raffle. The $57,000 house plus $5,000 land = $62,000 total value. Ticket 35 360 cost $1. Peirce, once a Sioux City boom figure, built a stone mansion with cable cars. Bills is described as wealthy and a junior partner in J A Bills & Son.

Sioux City Iowa B. M. Bills Vinton John Peirce Bills Ninth Jackson Streets Petree Hills J. A. Bills & Son

Died Far From Home Secretary Brady Of McClure Dies In Rome

Albert A. Brady secretary of the S S McClure Company died Sunday in Rome Italy He was 38 born in Wapello Iowa He studied at Knox College Davenport and helped found McClure's Magazine He married Harriet Wakefield and is survived by two children His body will be brought back for burial.

New York Albert A. Brady S. S. McClure Company Rome Italy Brady Wappelo Davenport Knox College S. McClure John &. Phillips McClure Oscar W. Brady Davenport Daily Times McClure Co Harriet Wakefield Bloomington Ills

Bryan to speak at Chicago Jackson Day banquet

William Jennings Bryan will answer ex-President Cleveland's criticism of the Democratic party at the W. J. Bryan league banquet in Chicago on January 8 at the Sherman house. It is his first public speech since his second presidential defeat. Others expected to speak include ex Gov William J Stone Carmack and possibly Governor Beckham.

Chicago the Chronicle William Jennings Bryan Cleveland W. J. Bryan Bryan William J. Stone Missouri Congressman Carmack Tennessee Burke Beckham Kentucky

Bishop Hale Dead After Christmas Day Passing

The Rev Charles R Hale longtime Davenport Episcopal bishop died in Cairo NL on Christmas Day. He authored many ecclesiastical works and owned the nation’s finest liturgical library. His estate is valued at 50000 dollars. Burial will be in Philadelphia beside his wife. He is survived by brother W W Hale of Alden Ireland and two sisters in the East.

Charles R. Hale Davenport Cairo Hale United States Philadelphia W. W. Hale Alden East

Bryan sends greetings to Leavenworth and Kansas supporters

Wm J Bryan wires from Lincoln to the Evening Standard greeting his political friends in Leavenworth and Kansas. He says democracy principles endure and fusion policies will be vindicated as the public returns to the fathers teachings and republic traditions in the new century.

Leavenworth Kan Wm.j. Bryan Lincoln Neb Evening Standard Kansas

Engineer John Norton Fatally Struck at Eldora Yard

Iowa Central engineer John Norton, age unknown, was struck on the head as a moving engine operated through Eldora yards. Norton suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die. Authorities suspect foul play by an enemy.

Marshalltown Wee John Norton Iowa Central Eldora Yards

Singers Contest Draws Two Thousand From Iowa to Ottumwa

Two thousand singers from across Iowa gathered at the Grand Opera House in Ottumwa for the Great Annual Festival. Contest winners included A. W. Jones Pekay bass solo and Hiteman Choral Union in multiple categories. Nearly $1,000 was cleared, and Ottumwa is favored to host next year’s event with Albia pushing for the honor.

Ottumwa Iowa Grand Opera House Wales A. W. Jones Pekay Williamsburg Hiteman Choral Union Lizzie Truman W. B. Powell C. G. Keyhoe Maggiie Williams Hiteman Choir W. J. Davis Edith Edmunds Ottum Hiteman Albia Eisteddfod Association of

Remains of Father Marquette Unearthed Near Frankfort

Ann Arbor railway officials report the exhumation of what may be Father Marquette near Frankfort Michigan. Only a skull and partial bones remain and experts say they belong to a white man. A beads and cross fragment near the head is noted. The Michigan Historical Society claims evidence of burial there in 1675. A riverbed shift uncovered the remains during work on a summer hotel site. Historians await a thorough investigation.

Toledo Ann Arbor Father Marquette Frankfort Mich The Michigan Historical Society Michigan

San Francisco man nets 35000 with 250 stake in faro win

Seattle reporting David Allen a San Francisco Klondike passenger on the Dolphin staged a remarkable faro run in Dawson. From $2.50 he won $25,000 in four days and ultimately $35,000. Two houses cashed out his play while two others quit early. He allocated $8,000 to stake friends.

Seattle Wash Faro Bank Dawson David Allen San Francisco Dolphin Allen

Lynch Threat Fails as Sheriff Moves Prisoner to Jail

A mob of about fifty residents from White Hall Illinois went to Carrollton at midnight to lynch Tobe Shenkel after allegations he robbed and assaulted Grace Giller. The sheriff rushed the prisoner to Madison county jail to prevent the mob, and another attempt is believed likely.

White Hall Ill Carrollton Tobe Shenkel Grace Giller Madison County

Brotherhood of American Yeoman Meeting Tonight

Archers call for a regular meeting of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman this evening at 7 30 in G A R Hall. Important matters will be presented for discussion and action.

Brotherhood of American Yeoman G. A. R. Hall

Teachers Arriving for Iowa State Teachers' Convention

Des Moines reports a large influx of teachers for the Iowa State Teachers' Association convention. President W R Harper of Chicago University, and President W O Riddell will speak. Round tables start sessions with a Savery reception to follow at the Auditorium.

Des Moines Iowa State Teachers’ Association W. R. Harper Chicago University W. O. Riddell Round Tables Savery Association Barrett Harper State Teachers’ Association Riddell Davenport Dubuque Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Miss Alta Rockefeller Engaged to Iowa Born Prentice

Davenport mourns the engagement of Alta Rockefeller daughter of the Standard Oil magnate to E Parmelee Prentice of Chicago born in Davenport. Prentice, Amherst and Harvard educated, later solicitor for Illinois Steel, with Mutual Life Investments handling Chicago funds.

Miss Rockefeller Iowa Davenport Alta Rockefeller Standard Oil Worima E. Parmelee Prentice Chicago United States Prentices Albany New York Mr. Prentice Amherst College Harvard University of Chicago Illinois Steel Company Sartell Prentice Parmalee Mutual Life Insurance Company Rockefeller

Murdered Millionaire in Savannah Hallway Ambush

Frank Richardson a Savannah millionaire fourteen miles northeast of St. Joseph was shot in the back of the head in his home hallway Monday night soon after 9 oclock. He died within minutes without uttering a word as an unknown assailant fled.

St. Joseph Frank Richardson Savannah

Vacant Company Positions in Iowa Cities

General H. M. Byers will fill three vacant company positions in three Iowa cities. The announcement notes forthcoming appointments and details to follow in official notices.

Iowa

Weather Outlook for Iowa from Chicago Report

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Chicago dispatch notes Iowa outlook includes cloudy skies and higher warmth through the next day.

Iowa Guard Units Vacated in 50th 51st and 5S1st Iowa

The Iowa National Guard notes three companies have vacated towns Atlantic Winterset and Albia. Keokuk hosts Co A 50th Iowa Creston hosts Co G 51st Iowa and Des Moines hosts Co H 5S1st Iowa.

Iowa National Guard Atlantic Winterset Albia Iowa Keokuk Co. G Creston Co. H Des Moines

Indian Goes on the Rampage Near Eufaula

John Tiger, a ferryman and full-breed Indian from Muskogee, attacked after drinking, killing Dave Porter and a mover named Johnson, wounding Jesse Keck and Bud Taylor, and prompting a gunfight with Deputy Marshal Johnson before surrendering. Tiger’s arm may be amputated amid widespread indignation over liquor. J. Smith also wounded T. Thompson in a separate shooting near Checotah.

Muskogee I. T John Tiger Arkansas River Eufaula L. B. Roeper Roper Tiger Jesse Keck Dave Porter Chief Porter Johnson Missouri Bud Taylor Iger Marshal Johnson J. Smith Checotah T. Thompson Thompson

Christians killed as mob sets fire to Albanian church

A Salonica dispatch reports Bashi Bazouks surrounded a Greek church at Bania Albania during a service and set it afire after smashing windows. Worshipers attempting escape were driven back into the flames, twenty perished and many others were wounded by stones and knives.

Vienna Salonica Bania Albania

Demise of J A Crow at Grandview

A telegram reports the death of John A. Crow at Grandview from consumption. Despite efforts by Chicago specialists and Drs Morgridge and Weaver, health failed after a Phoenix trip with wife and daughter. He died on the return journey at his brother in law’s home in Grandview, leaving a wife four children his mother three brothers and four sisters.

John A. Crow Grandview Chicago Morgridge Weaver Phoenix Ariana Wapello

Funeral of Samuel Borgstadt at Family Residence

Samuel Borgstadt died at two o clock yesterday morning from Brights disease after a two year illness. The funeral was held this afternoon from the family residence. He was twenty four and highly esteemed by his associates. His death grieves his mother six brothers and three sisters and many friends.

Samuel Borgstadt Mr. Borgstadt Bright

Miller and Bishop Wed at Eliza Illinois in 1900

Mr Adna Miller and Miss Nora Belle Bishop of Eliza Illinois were married at 616 East Sixth street at eleven o clock a m December 26 1900 Rev L B Hix of the First L B church officiated They dined with Mr and Mrs John Noble on the Anderson farm east of the city Mrs Noble a Miller sister and Mr Noble witnessed the ceremony

Adna Miller Nora Belle Bishop Eliza, Illinois East Sixth Street L. B. Hix First L. B

Incorrigible Laughlin Re Arrested for Threats

Clarence Laughlin, recently released from county jail for robbing a man at Meister's saloon, is jailed again for threatening his parents. Earlier a Front Street quarrel led him to slash his opponent above the eye with a knife.

Clarence Laughlin Meister

Opening of Grand Promises Finest Society Event in Muscatine

Muscatine's new Grand opera house readies for an elaborate opening of Shores Acres produced by Jas A Hearne. John Johnston, builder, oversees finishing touches as the Shore Acres company arrives. The elite expect a leading social event with gowns and jewelry, doors at 7 30 p m, first overture 8 15, curtain at 8 30.

Muscatine Mr. Johnston St. Louis Order and Muscatine Society Monroe Commercial Club Bar Harbor Maine Berry Farmhouse Berry Lighthouse Flora de Voss Company Sol Smith Russell

United Brethren Church Christmas Program Delights

Decorations of holly and evergreen adorned the United Brethren church for a Christmas entertainment Monday evening. A very interesting program was presented and children enjoyed a jolly visit from Santa who distributed candy to all.

United Brethren Church

Pleasant Hill Christmas Dinner At Paradise Corner

At Pleasant Hill farm on Paradise avenue and Cottage Grove Mr and Mrs J S Hitchcock hosted relatives for a five course Christmas dinner. Toasters included C S Millar Lee Riggs and J S Hitchcock. The day featured orchard games candy nuts fruit and music with 38 guests including Emma and Lee Riggs Toledo Iowa Winfield Barbers Baltimore Maryland and Clara Millar Mt Vernon Iowa.

Pleasant Hill Farm Paradise Avenue Cottage Grove J.S. Hitchcock C. 5. Millar Lee Riges J. S. Hitchcock Emma and Lee Riggs Toledo Winfield Barbers Baltimore, Md Clara Millar Mt. Vernon

New Year’s Eve Dance at the Armory

December 31 1900 crowd gathers for a ball at the Armory to usher in the new year with music and celebration at Co C’s event marked by festive dancing and seasonal cheers.

Armory. Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pat. Crowe He Is Danby Partic Ulars Rock Island Extension Sunny Bishop Hale Cairo, Hil Bia Faro Dawson, N. W. T Illinois Pres H. M Byers Indi Chris ANS J. A. Crow Miller Bishop Johnston Jas. A. Hearne United Brethren U. B Pleasant Hill
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