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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1900

Page

2

Travel Schedules for B., O. BR. and L. & P. Railroads

Local timetable notes list Montezuma connection for passenger and freight trains on B., O. BR. and L. & P. lines. Eastbound No 2 and No 14 schedules shown, southwest Nos 15 and 11 plus Nos 5 7, with limited vestibule trains between Chicago and Denver via Kansas City St Joseph. Trains 7 8 15 16 run daily except Sunday. 7 8 now extend to Evan.

Chicago Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Sun. Gay Evan Washington Clinton Oo Il Harrison St Camanche Folletts Princeton le Clair Wee Tile Works Valley City Gilbert Davenport Rock Island

Muscatine Time Table With Connections

Muscatine time table issued by R M Darley General Passenger Agent shows connections with Burlington and Illinois Central lines for travel to Muscatine and Iowa Central points east west and north.

Burlington Muscatine Iowa Central R. M. Darley

New Rock Island Davenport Clinton Railroad Schedule

The timetable shows the Rock Island to Davenport and Clinton line opening with improved service for Muscatine residents to reach points north and south of Rock Island and Davenport. The route promises better facilities and faster travel for local citizens.

Rock Island Davenport Clinton Muscatine

Osteopathy Office Opens in Muscatine at Sixth and Chestnut

F J Harlan and Elizabeth Harlan announce a new osteopathy office at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut in Muscatine for chronic diseases. They note three years practice in Denver and Boulder Colorado with testimonials on file and free consultations. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.

Muscatine Sixth Chestnut Streets Denver Boulder Colo

Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure with the claim to stop coughs immediately at the price of 25 cents. The brief copy emphasizes fast relief and a portable, affordable remedy.

Mull

Great Battle Expected in Boer War Moves Near Colenso

London reports from Colenso and Ladysmith describe intensified operations as British and Boer forces maneuver along the Plat-Rand ridge and surrounding fronts. Dispatches cite heavy fighting, stubborn resistance, and rumors of relief for Ladysmith with positions shifting across Natal.

Plat-Rand Ridge Plat-Rand

Senate to resume Pettigrew inquiry on Philippines start

Washington sources say the Senate will reopen debate on the Pettigrew resolution seeking information about the Philippines war's origins. Senator Rawlins will speak on the financial bill, followed by Berry on the Philippine question if time allows. The House prepares routine work with Friday memorials for Vice President Hobart and aims to pass urgent deficiency and pension appropriations this week.

Washington Senate Pettigrew Philippines Rawlins Utah Berry Arkansas Great Britain Aldrich House Hobart Army Navy Ren Pension Roberts

Flood Sweeps Kendrick Idaho City. Three Die

Potlatch river flood in Kendrick Idaho reports three confirmed dead with fears of more. Twenty houses destroyed stores, railroad tracks and bridges swept away. families fled to hills. Street Commissioner Hamblin and three children drown after buggy overturn. Hamblin saved. wife found next day atop a house. Grain company warehouse lost with 50,000 bushels of wheat.

Kendrick Idaho Potlach Hamblin

Gas accident claims two German visitors in New York

Two German farmers from Ackley Iowa, John Woessner and George Lehman, staying at the True Blue hotel on Second Avenue, were killed after a gas blast. Woessner died Sunday from the explosion and Lehman died at a hospital Sunday night. Woessner carried several hundred dollars.

New York John Woessner George Lehman Ackley Germany True Blue Second Avenue Woessner Lehman

Denver Newsroom Shooting Wounds Two Proprietors

In Denver on January 15 editor proprietors F. G. Bonflis and H. H. Tammen were seriously wounded by attorney W. W. Anderson during a confrontation at the Evening Post office. Bonflis may die, Tammen likely survives. Anderson jailed.

Denver Col F. G. Bonflis H. H. Tammen The Evening Post W. W. Anderson Bontlis Kansas City Tammen Anderson Office of the Post Post Packer Man Eater Miss Anthony Gov. Anthony Kansas Polly Pry Bonflis Virginia Louisiana Missouri Leadville Deadwood Chicago C. P. Butler Denver Athletic Club

Fire Claims Three In Merrimac Home Blaze

A. Blanchard age 65 his wife 43 and boarder William Money 58 were burned to death in their Merrimac home on Saturday night. The fire’s cause is unknown but kerosene lighting and a suspected explosion are considered. Bodies were found unrecognizable after the blaze.

Manchester N. H A. Blanchard William Money Merrimac

Coal Shortages Force Shutdowns in Schuylkill Valley

In Philadelphia on January 15 reports show inadequate bituminous coal supplies forcing temporary shutdowns of several plants in the Schuylkill valley. Birdsboro’s I. E. G. Brooke Iron plant has been idle for days and Reading Iron faces a near shutdown without coal. Across the valley other manufacturers report coal shortages threatening operations.

Philadelphia Schuylkill Valley Birdsboro I. E. & G. Brooke Iron Company Reading Iron Company

Felix Morris, Character Actor, Dies at 53 in New York

Felix Morris died Saturday at his New York home aged 53. He leaves a widow formerly Florence Wood of San Francisco and two young daughters. His first public appearance was in Lotta's support in Musette, with later success as the reporter in Michael Strogoff. He was part of A. M. Palmer's stock company and seven seasons with Rosina Vokes, achieving fame in elderly roles.

New York Felix Morris Florence Wood San Francisco Lotta

Louisville Boys Drown After Ice Breaks on Pond

Three boys Richard French Thomas O'Brien and Charles Pachow drowned when the ice they were playing on along a Louisville pond gave way on Saturday due to warm weather. The accident occurred in Louisville Kentucky.

Louisville Richard French Thomas O'Brien Charles Pachow

Miners Die In Hanging Blast at Butte Mine

Butte Montana January 15 Joe Mlemi h and Joseph Maxwell were killed in a blast at the Celsuna Jarrett mine when a delayed charge exploded after hanging fire.

Butte Mont Joe Melmieh Joseph Maxwell

Northwestern Wisconsin sees snow aiding loggers

Snow covers the northwestern region of Wisconsin and will benefit the logging industry, especially aiding transport and timber operations across the area.

Milwaukee

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offer Refund Cue

Public notice promises refunds from all druggists if the laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. The advertisement bears E. W. Grove's signature on each box. 265c.

E. W. Grove

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