Indications for Iowa Showers and Thunderstorms
Chicago July 3 special: showers and thunderstorms forecast for Iowa tonight and Wednesday, with continued warm conditions expected overall.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
1
Chicago July 3 special: showers and thunderstorms forecast for Iowa tonight and Wednesday, with continued warm conditions expected overall.
Kansas City July 3 the Democratic convention grows near as thousands pour in. Delegations from Nebraska New York Colorado and Illinois arrive with bands and banners. Leaders like Oldham Hill Belmont Teller and Towne backers gather as committee work begins to set credentials and temporary officers. Bryan's influence dominates the tenor of the gathering.
In Kansas City the Iowa delegation shifts against a specific 16 to 1 silver plank while Bryan's nomination looms. Cato Sells leads Iowa talks as Walsh and Jones steer central committee talks. Thomas wins temporary chair, with Bryan's nominating push to follow at the opening session.
R. B. Keath a 70 plus resident of 526 Miles avenue South Muscatine lies critically ill after ingesting a large amount of rat poison this morning. His daughter Roselle Leutzinger and son Alfred A. Keath are with him as doctors assess whether he will recover. The cause remains uncertain with possible accidental ingestion.
From Wilhelms Haven to London and Paris reports detail a war council chaired by Emperor William ordering 15000 troops plus transports for China. Berlin cites mobilization of 12000 in China while French troops head toward Taku and Tianjin amid water famine fears. Martial actions and legation turmoil unfold with captures near Mafeking and attacks on the British legation.
In Montana, twelve miles from a city, John Duceski of Great Falls and John L. Kelly were killed. Over thirty persons were injured when a Montana Central train wrecked last night. The cause was the spreading of the track rail.
July 3 report notes a large rodeo event at the convention with plains cowboys, four days of riding and roping, broncos and wild west show elements. Champions will compete in riding and roping events with top contestants featured.
In Vermont on July 3 a town planned a large Independence Day celebration with a daytime firemen's parade and evening fireworks. Funds include $40 from a previous celebration to help cover expenses. a local painting depicts the Battle of San Jacinto for display. A novel window display honors July 4th and a battle scene background features a painting. A new livery stable on Main Street is noted, and a marriage announcement for this afternoon mentions Squire Tappe. A liquor license was issued for G Krupp and Migs.
All interested in the proposed Fourth of July yachting races are asked to meet at 7 30 this evening at the Berlin Studio to complete arrangements.
Special Dispatch from Chicago markets notes H J Toner and Co brokers with H B Mckay manager and Muscatine offices. Communication channels include post office and telephone. Dateline July 3 1909 references Minneapolis and Duluth markets.
In Hoboken this morning a frame residence fire killed Jacob Michans August Bachman August Bender Edith Winkleman and William Kinkelman aged 3 to 19. Firemen recovered charred bodies and seven more victims found, totaling seventy nine with four additional Jinkelman children yet missing.
In Kansas City on July 3, Elliot Danforth of New York emerged as a new vice presidential candidate backed by Tammany. New York holds the key to the choice and a free silver plank is expected. Pryan advocates only that. The temporary chair remains undecided, likely Rose of Milwaukee. Iowa's delegation attempted a caucus but failed.
A Muscatine Rebekah party traveled to Nichols to install Bridgeman Rebekah lodge officers this evening. Participants included Mrs. C. F. Schmalz, Priester, Mrs. Sam Ba Kent, and Miss Ida B.
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