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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
9
Eugene V. Debs speaks at Stein's Music Hall on Looking Forward, addressing trusts and the impact of machines on workers. He cites the Coxey army, wage decline, child labor, and the need for organized labor, warning that capitalism’s excesses threaten the republic.
Ernest Phillips, a Rock Island railroad employee, tried to procure morphine for a double suicide with his son after violent family troubles. He revealed the plan to friends in Muscatine before authorities interrupted him and recovered the drug, likely saving both lives.
Mrs. Kasser, a well known resident of Fruitland, Iowa, died this afternoon after an illness of some time. Funeral arrangements were not yet made and obituary details were unavailable at 2:15 p m.
Des Moines Iowa January 9 special the Twenty Eighth General Assembly convened at 10 am organized and ready for business. Titus retains seat 49. Gear backers named in Senate and House, with many listed as supporters and participants.
After a productive Commercial Club session the Opera House Committee of twenty five approved Johnston s signed proposal to build the opera house under prior plans, contingent on fundraising. Executive members C W Kemble and C R Musser were added. a 4 30 PM meeting at Kemble s office is set to advance plans and move the project forward promptly.
Thieves broke into a West Hill residence Sunday evening while the occupants were away. They cut out front door glass to enter and stole a gold watch and chain, rings, and a sealskin cloak. Police pursued but made no arrest. police warn of possible repeat burglary with vigilant lookout.
The Commercial Club approved a Friday evening reception in its rooms with the Musical Union orchestra providing a new program. A committee led by J H Munroe and others will arrange details, and each member may invite two guests via secretary issued cards.
The Journal Printing Company offers a limited number of abridged Code of Iowa volumes free to advance subscribers for 1900. Any fully paid Daily or Weekly Muscatine Journal subscriber will receive a copy at the business office or by mail on demand. First come, first served while supplies last.
In a crowded caucus the drawing of lots determined seating as incumbents kept old seats or drew for new. Senator Gear was nominated for United States Senator by acclamation, with cheers and a warm welcome from the hall, while Cummins was withdrawn from the race for harmony.
The Weed Park entertainment committee met with Hon. T. R. Fitzgerald to discuss staging a benefit entertainment for the Park association. Prof. Clendenen will direct a new production titled The New World, with a sub-committee to recruit talent and another to arrange rehearsal hall details.
Meager West Liberty report says a scrape occurred yesterday with one contestant laying down another using a hammer as a weapon. Journal could not identify the involved parties or injuries. Town remained in considerable excitement last evening.
Funeral services for Al Meerdink will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the family residence on East Eighth Street. The services are open to close neighbors and relatives, and to members of the Woodmen order to which the deceased belonged.
C H Reesink announces he is ready to take up his former occupation as carpenter and contractor, inviting friends and patrons to hire him for projects.
In Dubuque Iowa on Jan 9 a boiler at Beach's soap factory exploded this afternoon, killing four men instantly. The incident halted operations and prompted urgent safety inquiries.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa last night unknown burglars drilled a hole in the Bank of Earlville safe but fled before stealing. They abandoned tools and a stick of dynamite, leaving the scene without gains or injuries.
Sioux City Jan 8 The first Republican to announce for Attorney General is Joseph W Hallam county attorney of Woodbury County His record is excellent Others talked of have not declared including Senator Mullen O C Meredith Jacob Sims Cheshire M F Healey and J A Sammis all from various Iowa cities to succeed Milton Remley the current incumbent who will not seek another term
Morning Sun reports Dr F M McFadden preached his last sermon as pastor of the United Presbyterian church. Congregations from Presbyterian and Methodist groups attended a crowded farewell with an impromptu reception. During his tenure a new church was erected and membership and activity increased markedly.
Des Moines reports claim Senator Gear as chair of the Senate committee on Pacific railroads favored settling a government debt of 20 million. The record shows he helped arrange a plan where the government received 117 million including principal and interest. Gear offered 500 for any copy of such a proposition made by him in Congress.
Carroll Iowa Jan 6 Jesse Ralph Republican county superintendent elect was counted out and J M Dureck Democratic opponent was awarded the certificate. Ralph plans to appeal to the courts.
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