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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1900

Page

2

Cooking stove line today includes PEERLESS model

A short note highlights PEERLESS cooking stoves available today in the stove lineup with emphasis on the affordable option and immediate availability.

Pilcher defeats Boer laager captures 40 prisoners

From Cape Town and Belmont dispatches January 1 Col. Pilcher led a mixed force including Canadians Queenslanders and Australians to a dawn attack on a Boer laager at Sunnyside. The laager was seized with 40 prisoners. British casualties were two killed and three wounded.

London War Office Cape Town Belmont Cape Colony Dover Farm Toronto Company Col. Pilcher Maj de Rougemont Col Pilcher Cooks Farm Lieut Adie Butler Lieut. Ryan Ryan Laager Rensburg Royal Horse Artillery Berks Maider’s Farm Kopje Colesburg Royal Laboratory Colesberg Norvais Pont Remington Achterland Rensberg French Douglass Hamburg Hamburger Correspondenz Hans Wagner Delagoa Bay Foreign Office

Site Chosen for Washington Equestrienne Statue in Paris

Paris city council selects the corner of Avenue d'Iena and Avenue du Trocadero for the Washington statue. The pedestal is approved and U S ambassador Horace Porter oversaw the project. Fundraising was by American women. Sculptor Daniel C. French expectations set for a July 3 unveiling.

Paris Washington Avenue d'Iena Avenue du Trocadero Place du Trocadero Palais du Trocadero Arc de Triomphe Champs Elysees United States Horace Porter Daniel C. French

Massive Mare Island sea wall landslide damages harbor

Vallejo California news reports a serious landslide on Mare Island's water front Monday night. 150 feet of sea wall slid into the bay, dragging 900 tons of granite work cement and earth, with another 100 feet of wall loosened. Heavy rains saturated the soil behind the embankment, causing the breach. Estimated monetary damage reaches 75000 dollars plus lost time.

Vallejo Cal Mare Island

Philippine commission members split duties at home

President Schurman will not return to the Philippines with the commission due to duties at Cornell. Admiral Dewey's return is doubtful. Mr. Denby and Prof. Worcester will stay after the report to aid in establishing civil government in Manila.

Washington Schurman Philippines Philippine Commission Manila Cornell Admiral Dewey Denby Prof Worcester

Nebraska Senator Allen Denies Fusion Presidential Bid

Washington reports Senator Allen of Nebraska flatly denies being the fusion candidate for the presidency. He states he would not accept the nomination even if unanimously offered, while Mr. Bryan is expected to be the nominee of the Democratic, populist and free silver parties.

Washington Allen Nebraska Bryan

Contest Notice Served in Kentucky Gov Election

In Frankfort Kentucky on January 3 the contest notice was served against Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall by Senator Goebel and J C W Beckham. Nine distinct grounds of contest are listed in the filing.

Frankfort Goebel J. C. W. Beckham Taylor Marshall

White and Marsh Missing in Michigan Military Scandal

In Lansing January 3 reports say ex-Quartermaster General White and Adjutant General Marsh cannot be found. White left Grand Rapids for Chicago then sent a letter claiming innocence while facing a $50,000 bond. Marsh’s whereabouts are unknown with his attorney saying he will appear with bondsmen in Lansing.

Methuen Lansing Mich White Grand Rapids Adjt Marsh Allegan Chicago Porter Gen. Marsh Battle Creek Fidelity Bond and Casualty Company Baltimore State Military Board Illinois Supply Company Henderson-Ames Company Kalamazoo Military Board Michigan Senate House Upper Peninsula

Party factions back Bryan sixteen to one in national campaign

Indiana and Wisconsin reports show state central committees of the peoples party and free silver Republicans endorsing sixteen to one for William J. Bryan, backing Chicago platform, and attacking the gold standard. Wisconsin delegates to the national prohibition convention are named with Madison chosen as the site for the August 22 state meeting.

Indianapolis Ind People's Party National Committee Free Silver Republicans William J. Bryan Chicago Milwaukee Prohibition State Central Committee Madison Samuel D. Hastings Green Bay E. W. Chafin Waukesha J. B. Smith Ole B. Olson Eau Claire

Public debt falls slightly in December 1899

The monthly statement shows the public debt at December 30 1899 minus cash in treasury totaling 1 134 300 007 a decrease of 5 791 824 for the month. The drop is largely due to bond purchases during December.

Washington Jan

Pittsburgh Jeweler Identifies Robbery Suspect in 1897 Heist

Jerome Descio of Washington D. C. came to Pittsburgh and identified Charles E. Hoyt, then at Central police station, as a gang member who robbed Descio's store of a tray of diamonds valued at $3,000 on March 26, 1897.

Pittsburgh Jerome Descio Washington, D. C Charles E. Hoyt Central Police Station

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Ad

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. All druggists refund the money if it fails. Includes signature line attributed to E. W. Grove on each package. Priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta

An advertisement promotes Cascareta as a candy cathartic claimed to cure constipation forever. The copy mentions medical claims and urges readers to buy from druggists and pharmacies.

C. S.C

Iowa Lodge No. 2 Meeting Set By Full Moon Rule

Iowa Lodge No. 2 schedules its next gathering for a Monday on or before the full moon. Freemason order urges members to attend and observe customary rites in the meeting hall.

Iowa J. ProceurortTs W. M Ckeritz Hawkeye Lodge Samyer G. Sharnrr W. Eversmeyer Washington S. G. Shafnit C. Winn DE Molay Commandry E. T M. L. Mikesell E-C. da G. D. Lezoris Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge Speer Second Cedar Streets Cedar Street Muscatine Camp Woodman Hall J. M. BurtLer R. C. Schenck Wyoming Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hall Iowa Avenue J. C. CosTer C. C. H. S. Howe K. of R Eagle Lodge A. O. U. W. Hall Second Street da. G. D. Letorre H. S. Howe E. H. Dolles Electa E. S Ll. E. Grester Emma Sterneman

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