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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
2
Consummate skill in tailoring draws refined patrons in this city. The shop promises perfect three button frock suits and overcoats with stamp of style cut and fit. Cleaning repairs and alterations offered for ladies jackets and remade to up to date styles.
In Washington on January 25 the second day of Roberts case debate drew large crowds while Mr Landis Ind charged Utah’s admission via a Mormon conspiracy and accused church leaders of polygamy. Strong reactions followed as other speakers backed or opposed majority resolutions ahead of an afternoon vote.
A detective agency arrives with F. L. Stevens alias T. J. Hunter the Atlantic and West Point railroad auditor. Hunter was arrested at Tangier Morocco by W P Hill the railroad’s legal adviser. Unable to extradite he agreed to return to the United States in the detective’s custody after surrendering and being persuaded.
Washington January 25 Responding to Senator Gallinger Commissioner Evans released a statement on pension rolls by war. It lists survivors and widows for the Revolutionary War War of 1812 Indian wars 1892 to 1942 Mexican war and grants since 1841 under general law. It also totals invalids widows and dependents under various laws.
Gov. Stanley, cited in Topeka on January 25, says he will urge the next legislature to amend murder laws so juries decide the punishment and the governor only executes the verdict. The move would restore capital punishment in Kansas after prior abolition. The Fort Scott double lynching is believed to have influenced the governor.
The Iowa Shiloh battlefield commission pushed a bill in Des Moines to appropriate 65 000 for monuments to Iowa troops at Shiloh A 15 000 state monument and 4 000 per regiment monument would be erected at each Iowa unit s fiercest fight site The measure is largely certain to pass.
Snow began Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis and by nightfall a blizzard was in full motion with temperatures dropping. Railroads brace for the first winter blockade as a cold wave is predicted.
In Indianapolis on January 25 Charles Smith admitted murder in the second degree for killing his wife May Smith on Bird street last September and received a life sentence in the state prison.
An old advertisement offers a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Stamford New Haven and Jersey City on topics of trusts money and imperialism. He argued Congress can curb trusts by requiring water in stock and proof of monopoly while warning imperialism risks lives and risks a large army. He then addressed about 2 500 people at St Marys hall Jersey City.
Commander Richard Wainwright, who led the Gloucester at Santiago, was presented a sword of honor and a silver service by a DC citizens committee in the Columbia theater. President McKinley Secretary Hay and Gage Gen Miles and Mrs Miles were in attendance with Secretary Long and Admiral Dewey on stage.
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