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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
10
R. M. Darley, General Passenger Agent, announces connections with Burlington and Cedar Rapids and Northern for Burlington and South routes, and from Burlington to Muscatine, with Iowa Central lines extending east west and north.
The time table for the new Rock Island Davenport and Clinton line shows improved travel options for Muscatine residents to reach destinations north of Rock Island and Davenport, following earlier notices in this column.
The Muscatine Osteopathic Infirmary announces a new office at Sixth and Chestnut Streets for osteopathy practice treating chronic diseases. Partners F. J. Harlan and Elizabeth Harlan D O offer free consultations and testimonials on file. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Practice previously in Denver and Boulder, Colorado.
In Washington on January 16, Iowa Senator Gear was warmly renominated for the Senate with a basket of American Beauty roses placed on his desk. The day featured vigorous Philippine debate, Pettigrew and Berry clashing over policy, Walcott defending admin actions, and Rawlins opposing proposed finance measures as the House opened the week with district business and the urgent deficiency bill totaling over 56 million dollars for military naval and other direct appropriations.
Washington dispatch summarizes Gen Otis reports from Manila dated January 15 and 16. Infantry and cavalry units clash with insurgents around Iba Santo Tomas Lipa and San Pablo with several enemy dead and prisoners taken. American troops recover Spanish prisoners and a transport arrives with Col Viele destined for brigadier general status.
Philadelphia officials report the district attorney began suit against the bondsmen of Deputy Coroner Samuel Salter and Capital Police Lieut. Joseph Rodgers, plus four other fugitives who vanished on arraignment day in the Seventh ward election frauds. Three of nine men indicted in the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward were arraigned and pleaded not guilty, held on bail for trial.
Franklin county grand jury indicts John H. Whallen and Charles H. Ryan for conspiring to bribe General Assembly member Senator S. B. Harrel. Bench warrants issued, $1,000 bond each, trial set for Thursday the 25th.
In Tiffin Ohio on January 16 Miss Orpha Sheets of Green Spring was arrested for the murder of her lover Claude Tuttle. Tuttle died weeks ago from strychnine poisoning. Sheets bought the poison the day of his death and held $200 of his money. The coroner’s verdict charges her with his death.
A run on the State Bank began Friday and continued Monday, though cashier Benjamin L. Rand says there is no danger of closing. He attributes the run to baseless rumors. deposits increased through noon Monday despite withdrawals.
Cambridge mass Jan 16 The Harvard university treasurer's statement shows gifts from August 1 1898 to July 31 1899 totaling 1 544 829 dollars. Of this 1 382 460 dollars went to establish new funds or increase existing ones and 161 368 dollars was available for immediate use.
Advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets come with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box and the price is 265c.
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases its thirteenth annual report dated January 14, urging Congress to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to close gaps. It cites rising rates, unified financial interests, and plans to curb rail competition as evidence for prompt, effective regulation and single freight classifications.
In Toledo on Sunday night Hoyt's "A Black Sheep" and "Wicked London" casts and theater managers were arrested Monday for violating state law by showing performances on the first day of the week. Costs were guaranteed by a local clergyman and trials are set in police court this morning.
In Boston on January 16 the directors ordered a ten percent pay raise for about 600 operatives at the Nonantum and Newton Worsted companies. The rise is an actual increase, not a restoration.
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