Chinese Surprise Chinese Envoys Sign Joint Note Amid Edict
Peking reports the emperor orders Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching to sign the preliminary joint note and negotiate for best terms. Health of Li Hung Chang is poor as they seek to limit legation guards and reduce railway frontier forts while awaiting another plenipotentiary. Disarmament rather than destruction of forts is urged.
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Peking
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Li Hang
Li Hang Chang
Iie
Senor de Cologan
Havas
Paris
China
British Disaster Report From Pretoria May Shift War Outlook
Lord Kitchener cables from Pretoria noting Belvetia post captured by Boers with about fifty killed or wounded and two hundred prisoners. Helvetia retaken by Reeves, troops reinforce from Belfast, while De Wet remains at large and Kimberly sits isolated. Dispatches suggest a grim year end with uncertain progress and calls for Australasian and Canadian enlistment in irregular corps bound for Johannesburg.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Lyttleton
Belvetia
Kitchener
Helvetia
Reeves
Belfast
Hlvetia
Machadodorp-Lydenburg
Liverpool Regiment
England
DeWet
Kimberly
Lydenburg
iKtebbener
Cape Colony
Zeerust
Varnarvon
Clements
Nooigedad
Durban
Australasia
Canada
Natal
Johannesburg
Cape
Widow Receives $1000 Damages In Secret Society Death
In Carbondale Iowa, December 31, Mrs. Deason sues participants in the Knights of the Royal Arch ritual after her husband R O Deason died from blood poisoning following a paddle initiation mishap. A $1000 judgment was awarded, but both sides reject the result and anticipate appeals to the higher courts.
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Carbondale
R. O. Deason
de Soto
Knights of the Royal Arch
Deason
No End of Experience In Evansville Man Jokey Matrimony Tale
Mrs George Boyden of Evansville Indiana has eight husbands in twenty years Two husbands died natural deaths two divorced and three died by own action In a cistern death pattern one husband who reconciled with her leaped into a cistern after a final kiss She may remarry if a right man appears Meanwhile in Indianapolis Mason secretary Willam H Smythe shot by a blonde woman is recovering police doubt suicide theory dominates speculation about a lone assailant.
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Evansville
Ind
George Boyden
Newburg
Warrick County
Indianapolis
Willam H. Smythe
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Smythe
Shadow of cross appears on church front at Clear Creek
Greenup county reports a mysterious shadow of a cross on the front of the Clear Creek church ten miles north of the city. A revival was under way when the phenomenon appeared and drew large crowds for six days before vanishing on the seventh. No natural obstruction explains the sighting.
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Greenup
Hill
Clear Creek
Wichita W C T U seeks special grand jury on liquor sales
A movement by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in Wichita aims to impanel a special grand jury to probe city and county officials over liquor sales. The county jail was placarded with a quarantine sign, blocking visitors, allegedly to deter Mrs. Natoin’s friends. In London a warrant was issued for Dr Te Water of the Interehreiner cabinet on charges of delivering a seditious speech inciting rebellion amid Boer invasion. Washington plans a naval reserve bill limiting strength to 20 000, based on a Dewey Crowinshield Evans panel report.
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Wichita
Kan
London
Te Water
Interehreiner
Graaf- Reinet
Cape Town
Daily Telegraph
Washington
Congress
Dewey
Crowinshield
Evans
Postmaster General Declines Illinois Convention Invite
Washington December 31 The postmaster general declines invitation to Illinois Postmasters Association convention in Springfield January 14 due to official duties during Congress session.
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Washington
Illinois Postmasters’ Association
Springfield
German tourists die after tower climb in Alps
London December 31 two German tourists Herren Lainer and Kindlinger climbed Mount Schwartzenbergen without guides. They slipped into an abyss and were killed according to a Vienna dispatch to The Daily Express.
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London
Herren Lainer
Kindlinger
Mount Schwartzenbergen
Daily Express
Vienna
Disappearance of Altoona Tax Official McCullough
James S. McCullough, former receiver of state and county taxes for Altoona, has disappeared and is believed to be over $20,000 short in his accounts. He was under bond for $80,000.
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Altoona
James S. McCullough
Election voided in Sioux County contest case
Sioux City report states the contest board voided the November 6 county officer election. Incumbents were kept in office for two more years due to Titus constitutional amendment allowances, delaying successors until 1902. Senator Titus expressed no concern about supreme court impact on the case.
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Sioux City
Contest Board
Sioux County
Iowa
Titus
Supreme Court
No Paper on New Year’s Day in Journal
The Journal will observe the national holiday and not publish tomorrow. A Happy New Year to all.
Board of judges issues opinion on case ruling
The text states that the opinion reflects only the judges' view and not the higher court’s stance, emphasizing it represents the board’s judgment rather than a higher authority’s ruling.
Boy Becomes Hermit After Disappearance Mystery
Fort Dodge report details Johnnie Tonhouse a 99 year old boy who vanished ten days earlier amid kidnapping fears. He was found in a Barn hay mow frost bitten after prolonged isolation, having scavenged cellar food and vegetables. He is believed insane and in danger.
Co. C Non-Comis Hold Sun Day Armory Meeting
Company C non commissioned officers announce a meeting at the Armory on Sunday December 30 at 2:00 PM Full attendance requested by order Captain J L Smeenk.
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Armory
J. L. Smeenk
Cap't. Co. C
Will Soon Elect One Fifth of Senate
Washington readers learn that several states will elect at least one fifth of the U S Senate this winter. Contests focus on Pennsylvania's Matthew S Quay and Delaware’s J Edward Addicks amid multiple party complexities. Competition also affects New Hampshire Montana Nebraska Minnesota with vacancies and disputed seats shaping the new Senate lineup.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
United States
Matthew S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Stone
Harrisburg
Quay
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Boston
Mass
United States Senate
Anthony Higgins
Col
Henry Dupont
Addicks
Union Republicans
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Chandler
William A. Clark
Montana
Clark
Daly
Thomas H. Carter
Victim Falls Through Ice on River Crossing
Theo Schutte of Illinois City sank beneath the water after stepping into an ice air hole while crossing the river to Big Island. Neighbors James and Cal Phillips and Flick Morehead helped search but could not revive him. He left a wife and four sons, with funeral services held at the M. E. church in Illinois City.
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Theodore Schutte
Illinois City
Big Island
James Phillips
Cal Phillips
Flick Morehead
Mr. Schutte
Elmer Boyd
Willard
Lewis Schutte
Otto
Albert
Home Forum Lodge
M. E. Church of
Sheperd
Flora De Voss Company to Demonstrate at Stein's Tonight
Flora DeVoss company arrives with 15 performers to Muscatine and will perform Brother vs Brother at Stein's Opera House tonight to rebut claims of incompetence tied to a prior cancellation at the new opera house. Managers Hadley and Romour seek to restore audience confidence for future engagements.
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Flora DeVoss
Grand Hotel
Stein's Opera House
Muscatine
Opera House
Messrs
Hadley and
Romour
England Not Loved by Many in Reflections on 19th Century
London witnesses a year end flood of reviews praising America's role in England's history. Sir Edwin Arnold opens with a sonnet to Columbia, while Cunninghame-Graham lampoons Anglo American friendship, blasting Depew, Salisbury, and the May-Pounceforte treaty for perceived insults and strategic errors.
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London
America
England
Edwin Arnold
Columbia
Beneiton
Cunninghame-Graham
Westminster Gazette
Saturday Review
Depew
Lord Salisbury
Local notices and social items from Muscatine area
Thompson's Book Store offers blank books office supplies and diaries for New Year needs. Hartman & Burah sell turkeys celery bananas oranges and cranberries. The Sons of Veterans camp election and organization meet at the G A R Hall. George D Lane of Kansas City returns home from visit with his father L L Lane. Frank Weber's body arrived Davenport and was buried at St Marys Cemetery. C Ross famed photographer for Cramer Dry Plate Co. visited Townsend. I O R M No 95 meets at Maccabee Hall starting Jan 3 with installation and initiation. F A Johnson Sachem Otto Eggers, ex Muscatine letter carrier now farmer near Victor, recalls Muscatine days and westward progress.
Fair New Year's Chicago Indications for Iowa
A weather note predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday for Iowa. The forecast comes from a Chicago special issued on December 31.
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Chicago
Iowa
Watch Night Parties Set Town Abuzz In New Year Festivities
Muscatine prepares to see in the century with numerous watch night events across the city. Families open homes for friends while church services dances and club events fill the evening as the Rathbone Sisters hold their third New Year dance with Panchet’s Orchestra playing.
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Muscatine
Rathbone Sisters
Panchet
Miss Hayes Hosts Pleasant Saturday Evening At Home
Miss Catherine Hayes entertained a company of friends at her home on Saturday evening. Light refreshments were served and all enjoyed a most pleasant time as the guests departed with regret.
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Catherine Hayes
Pinafore Dancing Club Holds Sixteenth Season Dance
The Pinafore Dancing club hosted its sixteenth dance of the season on Saturday evening. The society numbers stand at 115 members with 14 applications for membership. Officers include Ed Hagerman president S Wood vice president Chas Kern treasurer and JF Lau secretary.
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Ed. Hagerman
S. Wood
Chas. Kern
JF. Lau
Watch Night Party Hints at Spooky Theme
Young ladies of the Thursday evening card club host a watch night at Miss Jennie Sawyer’s home. Guests will appear in winding sheets and pillow cases with mysterious surprises planned for the evening.
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Jennie Sawyer
City Preparations Under Way for Grand New Year's Ball
The elite of the city await the grand New Year’s Ball at the Armory tomorrow evening. Plans for decorating the ball are in full swing and this event is expected to close the season.
Miss Mabel Jackson Hosts Literary Club Event
Miss Mabel Jackson will tonight entertain the newly organized literary club of which she is a member. A name will be chosen and a program carried out after which attendees plan to go to watch night services at a church.
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Mabel Jackson
Shades Reading Circle Hosts Watch Night at Attorney Hanley Residence
The Shades Reading Circle plans a watch night party tonight at the home of Attorney J. R. Hanley with preparations completed and attendees expecting a royal good time.
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Shades Reading Circle
J. R. Hanley
Society Leaders Plan Several Receptions Soon
It is rumored that two or three receptions are to be held at no distant date by various society leaders and that invitations will be issued within a few days.
Lecture by Hon. Irving B. Richman at Stein Home
The fortnightly club and friends will hear Hon. Irving B. Richman speak this evening at Dr. H. G. Stein's residence on West Second Street.
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Irving B. Richman
8. G. Stein
West Second Street
Watch Night Party Hosted by Miss Gertie Legler
Miss Gertie Legler hosts a Watch Night gathering at her residence on West Fourth Street among several events planned for tonight. The description notes her home as the venue for the celebration.
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Gertie Legler
West Fourth Street
Grand New Year's Ball at Company C Weekend Gala
Company C hosts a Grand New Year's ball to celebrate the old year ending and the new year beginning, inviting hundreds of employees and guests to join in the evening festivities.
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Company C
County Cards Announce At Home Event at Miss Hayes Home
County cards announce an At Home gathering to be held Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Alice Hayes. Local residents are invited to attend and meet community figures in a casual setting at Hayes residence.
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Alice Hayes
Force of the Journal Evening Event at Mahin Home
The force of the Journal will be entertained at six o'clock in the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joun Mahin.
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Joun Mahin
Mr and Mrs Friend Guests of T B Shoemaker
Mr and Mrs Friend of Bently Mil rois are guests of the latter brother T. B. Shoemaker in South Muscatine.
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Mrs. Friend
Bently Milrois
T. B. Shoemaker
South Muscatine
Cal W Smith Hosts Six Oclock Dinner Party
Dr and Mrs Cal W Smith will entertain a company of friends at a six oclock dinner party this evening.
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Cal. W. Smith
Old Year Ends as Co. C Ball Lights Armory
December 31, 1900 crowds bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with music and dancing at the Armory in a Co. C ball event.
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Armory. Co. C
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Prince
John Bull
Africa
Force of Naval Reserves
Sioux
Sentitus
Tle
Polit
Boy
Attention, Co. C
Nebraska
Hayward
Allen
John M. Thurston
Davis
Minnesota
Moses E. Clapp
Lorin Fletcher
James A. Tawney
Thomas Lowery
Minneapolis
Robert Evans
St. Paul
Theo Schutte
James Phil
Lips
Carl
Flora DE Voss CO
Stein
Great Britain
Venezuela
San Juan
Alabama
Salisbury
Thompson's Book Store
Hartman & Burah’s
Camp of Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
George D. Lane
Kansas City
L. L. Lane
Frank Weber
Davenport
St. Mary's Cemetery
C. Ross
Cramer Dry Plate Company
Mr. Townsend
Maccabee Hall
Shammo Hall
F. A. Johnson
Sachem
Otto Eggers
Victor
Mr. Eggers
Greeley
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