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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1900

Page

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Automatic Wringer Five Year Purchase Guarantee

The Automatic Wringer is guaranteed by us for five years from date of purchase. If any part breaks or wears out during that time for family use we will replace the part free of charge.

Best Wringer on the Market Declared by Users

A compact device praised by users as the Best Wringer on the Market. Reviewers say it fits perfectly in small spaces without altering the wheel screw or overstraining the spring, keeping gears aligned.

Thompson Bros German American Savings Bank Officers Directors

The firm lists officers J L Giesler president J H Kaiser vice president S L Johnson cashier and directors F H Little S M Batt erson C A Mull Albert Baird Joh H Kaiser Gus Schmidt H W Huttig J Scott Blackwell J L Giesler. It conducts general banking lending on real estate or personal security and pays 4 per 100 on savings deposits.

J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser S. L Johnson F. H. Little S. M. Batterson C. A. Mull Albert Baird Joh H. Kaiser Gus Schmidt H. W Huttig J.scott Blackwell J. L Giesler

Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Adverts Estimated Cure

A brief advertisement claims Mull's Lightning Cough Cure safely relieves dangerous coughs chest and lung pains in days for children and all ages with a 25 cent price at druggists.

Mull

Congress Debates Lynchings and Urgent Deficiency Bill

Washington reports show Senate discussion of a petition signed by 3200 colored citizens seeking anti lynching legislation, House moves on urgent deficiency appropriations including 150000 for rural free delivery, and policy notes on polygamy and Paris peace. Major figures include Senator Cullom Hoar Davis and President Snow.

Washington Senate Cullom Davis Pettigrew Peace Commission Hoar Frye Teller West Friends Paris McLaurin S. C Wellington United States Philippine Islands Rawlins Lorenzo Snow Mormon Church Snow Woodruff Utah the House Cannon Loud Cal McRae Ark

Cabinet in Havana Sets School Plan and Public Reform

Havana officials met to organize high schools with one in every province and to standardize municipal judge salaries paid from public funds. Public defense counsel will be provided for those unable to hire it. Officials praised progress on public works and noted improved yellow fever statistics with five cases in treatment. doctors expect near elimination in the next four months.

Havana

DENS OF VICE CLOSED IN HURLEY BY GOV SCOFIELD

A Sentinel dispatch from Ashland reports Gov Scofield ordered the closure of vice dens in Hurley, ending their tolerance by local authorities. The move marks a historic moral action, leaving Hurley for once with no dens open as authorities enforce the laws. Also in New York Eng lish, son of a former vice presidential candidate, returns $1172 in Spanish War pay saying he would not accept war service pay.

Hoar Judiciary Committee United States Committee On Judiciary Urief Milwaukee Ashland Hurley Scofield New York William A. English Indiana Spain

Wreck Probable Helmets Helgoland Off Cape Pine

The chamber of commerce bulletin says a boat marked Helgoland was found off Cape Pine Newfoundland raising belief the steamer Helgoland wrecked near St Marys Bay last Thursday. Capt. Von Rittern commanded the ship which sailed from Philadelphia January 5 bound for Bergen Norway.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Cape Pine N. F St. Marys Bay Helgoland von Rittern Philadelphia Bergen Norway

Kendrick Inland Flood Sways After Potlatch River Rise

Moscow Idaho January 17 The Potlatch River recedes but Kendrick remains largely flooded. River current shift toward the town is attributed to a recent train wreck. Stores face thousands of dollars in ruin as water stands waist deep in many buildings.

Moscow Idaho Potlach Kendrick

Mystery of Edward Riser’s Disappearance Ends with River Discovery

Edward Riser, 20, a prominent local farmer, vanished a week ago after being last seen skating. His body was found in the river in front of Lansing, La, near an airhole he likely skated into.

Lansing Edward Riser

Navy Denies Buffalo Sailing to Manila for Filipina Passage

The Navy Department reports numerous inquiries from relatives of naval officers in Manila about a baseless claim it would send the Buffalo to the Philippines and allow the officers’ wives to sail. The Buffalo is not under orders for the Philippines.

Washington Navy Department Manila Philippines

Transport McClellan Carries 75 Yellow Fever Dead

Quartermaster General Ludington reports the transport McClellan has left Santiago with the remains of 75 soldiers who died last spring from yellow fever. All unclaimed bodies will be brought to Washington for interment at the National cemetery in Arlington.

Washington Ludington McClellan Santiago National Cemetery Arlington

Y Bridge in Zanesville Closed After Expert Warning

The historic Y Bridge at the Muskingum and Licking rivers in Zanesville Ohio has been closed to traffic after engineers warned it could collapse at any moment. The structure has served the city for 68 years.

Zanesville, O Muskingum Licking Rivers

Francis E Clark heads third world missionary tour

Rev. Dr. Francis E. Clark founder and president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor left Boston with his wife for a third missionary tour. They will depart San Francisco for the Orient on January 24.

Boston Francis E. Clark United Society of Christian Endeavor San Francisco

Ohio bill proposes equal wages for men and women

Columbus lawmaker Rep Ross introduced a bill in the house at the urging of the legislative committee of the Ohio Federation of Labor. The measure calls for equal wages for men and women.

Columbus, O Legislative Committee The Ohio Federation of Labor Ross

French Admiral Dines with President after Claim Settlement

In Santo Domingo on January 17 Admiral Richard of the French navy dined with President Jimines following the Boismare Caccivelli claim settlement.

Santo Domingo Boismare-Caccivelli Richard Jimines

Navy Bill Submitted for German Navy Increase

Berlin January 17 The bill providing for the increase of the German navy has been submitted to the federal council for consideration.

Berlin Federal Counci

Pacific cable push for Nicaraguan canal in Congress

Secretary Long and Rear Admiral Bradford urge government build of a Pacific cable to connect San Francisco to Luzon with a Midway Guam leg. Costs estimated at 10 million dollars for 8294 knots of line, plus steamers and offices. Senate and House committees push to report the Nicaraguan canal bill and favor Hepburn measures.

Washington Long Bradford Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Nero Honolulu San Francisco Midway Islands Guam Dingala Bay Luzon Yokohama Midway Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce New York Herald Congress Senate Committee On Senate Great Britain

Lexington sinks after collision with Argand near Leary

The passenger steamer Lexington owned by the Carr line of Charleston W Va struck the lock wall near Leary while racing the opposing packet Argand. It broke in two and sank immediately. The Argand assisted by taking off passengers and crew. The Lexington likely a total wreck.

Columbus Gallipolis Lexington Carr Line Charleston W. Va Argand Leary

American male must be vaccinated for British army service

New Orleans reports a British Army requirement that American males must be vaccinated before enlistment for service in South Africa. The admiralty ruling is final. Historical figures note numerous deaths from glanders or similar diseases after landing on African soil.

New Orleans South Africa Admiralty

National Live Stock Association Opens Third Annual Convention

Fort Worth Texas hosts the third annual convention of the National Live Stock Association of the United States with a large turnout. Delegates attend opening sessions after welcome addresses and the president’s annual address by J. W. Springer. Attendance is estimated near 5,000.

Fort Worth Tex National Live Stock Association of the United States J. W. Springer

Sibeley Convicted in Paris Murder Sentenced for Life

Fred Sibeley found guilty of complicity in the murder of Mrs. Jane Brunot near Paris last summer and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. His counsel has filed a motion for a new trial.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Taylorville Fred Sibeley Jane Brunot Paris

Saratoga Frigate Sets Sail With Naval School Cadets

The historic frigate Saratoga, flagship of the Pennsylvania nautical school, departed Philadelphia on a winter West Indies cruise. Seventy cadets sail, including 25 newcomers, for the voyage.

Philadelphia Saratoga Pennsylvania Nautical School West Indies

Hanged for Murder in Pittsburgh Courthouse Yard

William Newman an African American was hanged in the county courthouse yard at 10 30 o clock for the murder of his mistress Alice Warner alias Van Horn. Death resulted from strangulation.

Pittsburgh William Newman Alice Warner van Horn

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Promise

Advertising copy states take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and that all druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box and includes the price 265c.

E. W. Grove

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