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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
5
Monday reports list numerous travelers and locals moving between Burlington Davenport and nearby towns. Notables include Ed Fath returning to Wilton, Miss Josephine Alley arriving from the east, and arrivals of the Davenport basketball group aboard the Firefly.
A compilation of local movements includes J. S. Patten and Mrs Blanchard traveling to Wilton, D. S. McDermid to Davenport on business, and others like W. S. Elliott in from West Liberty. Meetings include revival services at the First M. E. church and Bible readings. Maj. O'Connor travels from Des Moines toward West Liberty, with a planned Sheri dan lecture. A birthday party at L. C. Hane’s celebrates with music, dancing, and gifts.
A Chicago youth who donated his blood to save his employer's life is hailed as a heroic example of loyalty. The piece emphasizes blood as life and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to improve digestion, blood quality, and overall health, including insomnia and nervousness.
Senator M A Hanna, head of the national Republican committee, outlines campaign themes in Philadelphia. He cites prosperity for workers and retention of the Philippines as top issues and urges immediate fundraising to support a nationwide drive. He notes Democratic labor agitators in the West and says the GOP must counter them at every point.
Secretary Root orders an early reform drive in Cuban prisons and judicial practices. A 6 member commission will include three Americans Horatio Rubens E L Conant and Runcie and three Cubans chosen from the Havana bar to review criminal methods and later civil code to curb abuses without disturbing local practice.
John W. Baker head of John W. Baker & Co. commission brokers faces mail fraud charges. Authorities estimate over $100,000 lost by out of town patrons with Baker allegedly promising two percent weekly gains and a system to protect against losses. He lists references from national banks and cites deals with Chicago and St. Louis firms to show legitimacy.
The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern announces a 1.5 million project to straighten and shorten its Indiana route over five miles. Four thousand workers will be employed as weather allows. major changes include Willow valley tunnel of 1,080 feet and a 1,700 foot tunnel east of Mitchell. multiple contracts cover track rebuilding and right of way shifts.
Senator Hanna, visiting Mayor Ashbridge with W. S. P. Shields and Henry Burk, signals expected candidate excitement over running mate and platform. Philadelphia citizens pledged $100 000 for the Republican National Committee to host the convention, with the Ace Club offering its building to all committee members and delegates during the campaign.
In Louisville Kentucky on January 15 the 600 street car employees presented demands to their employers for a wage increase from 18 to 20 cents an hour union recognition grievance arbitration for removals the right to buy uniforms in the open market and an improved cash fare collection system. The company has until Wednesday to consider the demands.
The commission will tackle abuses of pretrial detention and the incommunicado system. It condemns jailing suspects for long periods without trial. Mr. Rubens met Secretary Root and plans travel from Washington to New York and then to Havana via Miami next Wednesday.
Lansing Mich Jan 15 Adjutant General Chase sends a letter to Governor Pingree asking a military court of inquiry to investigate the military fraud matter and report on his conduct He denies any part in the affair and is the sole military board member not indicted by the grand jury Gov Pingree has not indicated his course.
In St John’s Newfoundland a gale keeps boats from the wreck site in St Mary’s bay. Ten bodies have been found among rocks and more may drift nearby. Recovery efforts are planned for the day,weather permitting, to possibly identify the steamer from wreckage.
Gen George Henry Sharpe of Kingston New York dies in New York City after an operation the Civil War veteran aged 72. He was brevetted major general for distinguished services and served on Gen Grant’s staff at Appomattox where he oversaw the parole of the Army of Virginia and Gen Lee.
Ex Governor Hugh S. Thompson presented Lieutenant Victor Blue U S Navy with a gold medal aboard the battleship Massachusetts at the navy yard in New York. The honors came from Blue's native state for his heroic land and sea service during the war with Spain.
Representative James Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica New York has accepted the role of secretary of the United States Senate with a salary of 3000 dollars. The post was first offered to Benjamin P Odell who declined it.
Chicago January 15 The Republican state committee met at the Great Northern headquarters and voted to postpone the state convention from April 10 to May 5 in deference to primary law requirements.
A conservative estimate places 8,000,000 bushels of coal in the Pittsburgh harbor awaiting shipment south. Of this load 1,395,000 bushels were started down the river Sunday as towboats were pressed into service.
Prince Alfieri commander of the papal guard of nobles died Sunday in Rome. The obituary notes his service and status within the Vatican security corps.
In Knoxville area a Swede named Jacob Shudin killed his wife at their home six miles from town and then took his own life. Their son Joe Shudin was arrested, suspected of taking part in the murder of his mother amid domestic troubles.
A dispatch from Hordighera on the Rivera reports the death of Minlio Garibaldi, son of the late General Garibaldi.
Des Moines Iowa January 13 ex governor F M Drake increased gifts to Drake University to 325000 hoping the institution reaches a one million endowment and he expects to provide at least a quarter of that total.
Local notes report John Lape and George Herwig ill with typhoid fever. Trustees at Musserville M E church post a ban on gum chewing and loitering to restore order, with penalties for violations and a plea for respectful worship. Also covered are the Muscatine Sash and Door timekeeping rules and employee numbering system.
At the Fraternal Aid Association meeting in Woodmen hall 1900 officers were installed and two candidates initiated. On January 12 eight candidates entered the order and eleven applications were ballot. The invite extends to members in good standing and visitors to Friday night session. Officers include President Wm Hermley Local President Q T Howard Vice President Mrs Belle K Allen Secretary E P Day Treasurer Mrs Martha Munn Medical Examiners Drs E H King and G A Heidel Chaplain Mrs Gus Althaus Guide Mrs Irene Thompson Observer Mrs George Usted Sentinel F M Welch Trustee George Scholten.
William M. Dryer of Logan, Nebraska, living in Omaha, waived examination before U S Commissioner George F Wright in Council Bluffs on charges of stealing a mail pouch and its contents. Bail set at 1000 dollars. default leads to county jail. The pouch was taken from Logan depot platform Tuesday night. Dryer turned over vouchers to Logan mayor, claiming he found papers near the Illinois Central depot. The mayor notified Inspector Ketchum, leading to Dryer’s arrest.
Washington Iowa residents push for a State normal school with a Saturday meeting at Smouse's hall. Winfield Smouse, newly returned from Des Moines, champions the effort as Washington County pays substantial taxes and boasts strong moral character and advantages for hosting a school. The community grows more interested and plans actions to secure the institution.
Barbers who shave cadavers claim the money they earn from the deceased is a lucky fund for betting. They believe the spectral windfall brings good fortune at gambling games and horse races. Local authorities have not verified the claim.
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