Year 1899 Muscatine arrest tally reveals 615 cases
Police records show 615 arrests in Muscatine for the year ending Dec 15 1899 with 3 murderers 308 tramps 193 drunks 1 burglar. December reports suggest holiday arrests included and two negroes plus one man George Wright given life sentences for city murders.
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Muscatine
Pires Acon Sauk
Pena Ortega Vis
Svar
Willie
Mt. Pleasant
George Wright
Rowan
Death of Jacob Liebrand Sudden at Son's Home
Friday edition reports the sudden death of Jacob Liebrand at his son John Leibrand’s residence at Fourth and Chestnut. He was described as not ill and in good spirits until a minor arm and leg pain, then while resting at his son’s house around 10 am, he collapsed.
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Jacob Liebrand
John
Fourth
Chestnut Streets
Liebrand
Death of a Muscatine resident long time well known
A Muscatine man died at noon when his father found him asleep on the bed. The physician cited heart trouble. Born September 10, 1827 in Weisach Wuertenberg Germany he came to America in 1882. He married Dorthea Elizabeth Etchings about a year later. five children blessed the union with three surviving: Mrs. E Harbaugh and John and Wm Liebrand. The mother preceded him in death. he lived in Muscatine over forty years. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Weisach
Wuertenberg
Germany
America
Dorthea Elizabeth Etchings
E. Harbaugh
John
Wm. Liebrand
Muscatine
Prosperity in Montana and Muscatine Prospects
F C Young of Great Falls Montana writes from January 4 1900 praising Muscatine prospects and urging Moscow canal construction. He notes McKinley prosperity boosting Montana with high cattle prices and a doubling Great Falls smelter capacity while criticizing the Populists and praising federal gains and treasury stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Young
Great Falls
Mont
Muscatine
Moscow Canal
Journal
Sam
McKinley
Montana
Great Northern Railroad
Boston and Montana Consolidated Smelter and Mining Co
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Home Missionary Meeting at Parsonage
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a meeting at the parsonage. Mrs. P. M. Musser shared highlights from her summer abroad and displayed souvenirs. Miss Laura Musser sang and a quartet of girls offered songs. Attendees contributed to a small donation for the society.
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Home Missionary Meeting
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
P. M. Musser
Laura Musser
Des Moines Reported Arrest Of Local Phone Chief
Word reaches the city of Des Moines that Charles Van Alstine, formerly in charge of the local telephone center, is arrested for a $252 shortage he admits. He says he intended to repay in a few weeks, having recently received a salary advance. The company, while reluctant to prosecute, feels it must to set an example.
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Des Moines
Charles van Alstine
Rescue Home Aims to Help Fallen Girls in City
E. E. Palmer and wife arrive from Burlington to establish a Rescue Home for homeless and fallen girls. Mrs. Ed holms of Chicago leads the effort. volunteers urged to assist and contact Mr. Palmer at the Volunteer Army, 116 Walnut Street.
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E. E. Palmer
Burlington
Edholms
Chicago
Mr. Palmer
Volunteer Army
Walnut Street
Fire at Stockton destroys the Mische home
A mysterious blaze last evening consumed the old Mische home across from the depot in Stockton. The vacant house ignited about 1 am and rapidly burned, threatening nearby structures including the depot roofs. Authorities suspect arson to cover theft but offer no suspects.
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Journal
Williams
Stockton
Mische
Depot
They Came to Terms Over Muscatine Rolling Mill
Mr. Gamble of Republic Iron and Steel says a draft will repay back taxes on the Rolling Mill. Nine loaded cars remain on a Rock Island track as materials were moved but not removed. sheriff blocked brick sale and officials dispute who caused the plant’s closure.
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Gamble
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Rock Island Road
Muscatine
Clarification on Back Taxes for Rolling Mill Property
The retiring county treasurer is corrected regarding the tax status of the Rolling Mill property. The so called back taxes were the 1899 taxes due January 1, 1900, not taxes delinquent for a long period.
Wanted Honest Man or Woman for Traveling Position
Classified ad seeking a honest man or woman to travel for a large house with salary 65 dollars monthly plus expenses and future increases. Permanent position. Respond with a self addressed stamped envelope to Manager 330 Caxon Building Chicago.
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Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Death of Wilton Doctor Dr A A Cooling
Dr A A Cooling Wilton's oldest physician died suddenly at 5 am at his home on Cherry street after a week of illness with pneumonia. He came to Wilton after the war and served the community kindly for many years. The funeral is set for Monday.
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Wilton
Cherry Street
A. A. Cooling
Middleton
Hill
Davenport
Dr. Cooling
Mr. Cooling
Shaw Inauguration Highlights A Democratic Honor
Iowa Des Moines Jan 11 Gov Shaw takes oath for two years in crowded auditorium Apollo Club Iowa State Band performs open reports on trusts and monopolies. oldtimers Entwisle Bacon Zimmer attend on stage. Harriman named Senate pro tem. House Clerk chosen. Fred White nominated for US Senate in Democratic caucus. Balter chairs gathering honoring democracy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Gov. Shaw
Apollo Club
20 Voices
America
Granger
Supreme Court
Shaw
Milliman
United States
Fred. White
Cato Sells
L. R. Balter
Harrison
General Assembly
Partly Cloudy Weather and Iowa Caucus Reflections
Special notes from Chicago dated January 12 describe partly cloudy conditions in Iowa with warmer central weather and a forecast of fair Saturday. The writer reflects on caucus attendance, Republican unity, and a preference to vote for a local candidate, mentioning Senator Titus’s committee roles and recent legislative actions. Trebor promises more from the State House reception.
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Chicago
Iowa
Titus
Judiciary
Senate
House
Assembly
State House
Trebor
Stockton Letter Bits From Iowa News And Notes
Stockton correspondence reports dated letters aiding clarity while noting local chatter. Marriages include Fred Shuester and Annie Albertson at Davenport with small and large celebrations. Community updates mention math agitation in Pleasant Prairie, Lafayette fund donations, a Belfry delay, and school rivals preparing for rapid calculation challenge.
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Fred. Shuester
Stockton
Annie Albertson
Wilton Township
Davenport
Pleasant Prairie
Adam Bis
F. C. Langfeldt
G. A. Hensen
Leonard Schlapkohl
Lafayette Monument Fund
Lafayette
Roy Bryan
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Muscatine
Pleasant Prairie School
Elliott
West Liberty
E. F. Jockbeck
Ella
Vs. Lange
Moscow News Highlights Visit and Social Roundup
Lew Williams visits his sister in western Iowa as ice quality declines. Mrs. Thompson of Des Moines visits daughter Mrs. Gatton. Mike Besley sells his horses and plans to leave the farm by March first. Mrs. Johanna Barney visits cousin Mrs. Schulte in Muscatine. Morris Henderson returns to Chicago for studies after holidays. Moscow Sewing Society hosts a full day quilting at Mrs. Silverhorn’s home.
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Lew Williams
Iowa
Thompson
Des Moines
Wm. D. Gatton
Mike Besley
Johanna Barney
Muscatine
D. Schulte
Morris Henderson
Chicago
Moscow Sewing Society
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Brief
Stop that cough right away with Mull's Lightning Cough Cure. Available at local druggists for 25 cents.
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Mull
Beet Sugar Interest Grows in Ames
An Ames meeting at Ried's hall featured Sheldon of the Commercial Club briefing on Pekin Illinois factory plans and Prof. Budd of Iowa State College discussing world beet sugar history. Budd urged investing $190 to educate a student in Germany to run a future factory, highlighting a potential Iowa State College factory for teaching refining sugar and boosting state benefits.
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Ames
Iowa
Ried
Sheldon
Commercial Club
Pekin
Budd
Iowa State College
Germany
California
Europe
Wilton civic notes and regional visits update
Mr and Mrs William Mahoney left for Chicago last Tuesday with Mrs Mahoney staying for treatment. Henry Wildasin attends an insurance meeting in Des Moines representing White Pigeon Fire and Lightning. R L Bowers of Rock Valley Iowa visits in Wilton at Rev C F Bowers home due to his mother’s illness. Bert Wilson returns from Milwaukee after his brother C R Wilson’s wedding. Miss Dent of Michigan assists at Mrs C V Kirk’s bedside. Dr and Mrs Ross return from Tipton after a month with son Charles. Rev C Hess returns from Iolo Kansas to inspect land. W L Johnson returns from Chicago on business. Ed P Inging in Des Moines on legal matters. Pete Johnson spends Tuesday in Davenport.
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Wm. Mahoney
Chicago
Mahoney
Bert Wilson
Milwaukee
Wis
C. R. Wilson
Miss Dent
Michigan
C. V. Kirk
Charles
Tipton
Rev. C. Hess
Iolo
Kan
W. L. Johnson
P. Inging
Des Moines
Pete Johnson
Davenport
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Lice Records
DR. A. A. Cooling
Des Moins
Crats
Robert Entwisle
George Stephenson
Manchester
Liverpool
Rob J .E
Washington
Noah B. Bacon
William Zimmer
George Washington
Wm. Hughes
Coverston
Harriman
Franklin
McIntyre
Eaton
Bowen
Allamakee
Cummins
John H. Gear
Moscow
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