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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
2
The Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy at 212 Linn Street and Drs Harlan and We are prepared to treat diseases of men and women by Osteopathy as taught at Kirksville Mo. The method avoids drugs and rests on natural health and relief of mechanical obstructions. Free consultation and examination for thirty days. office hours 9 am to 5 pm.
The schedule lists street car runs from the company's office beginning at 5 50 a m and 6 00 a m with 20 minute intervals until 11 00 p m For South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds and Cemetery routes times and last car at 11 10 p m Sunday service starts at 8 00 a m then every 30 minutes to 10 00 a m and every 20 minutes to 9 00 p m with one half hour to 10 00 and 10 15 from line end.
A Tacoma car accident on the Edison line caused a fatal plunge into a 100 foot chasm. Nearly sixty victims died or were fatally injured as the crowded car derailed on Twenty sixth and C streets while victims from nearby towns traveled to celebrate the Fourth of July.
A near by blast from a fireworks cartidge fired by a small boy at a shop on Eighth Street wounded and killed multiple children. Four dead, several others injured, and many more burned as police seized heavy fireworks stock and detained the dealer owner.
Ottumwa July 5 Judge Frank W. Eichelberger rules the constitutionality of woman suffrage unconstitutional in an injunction case brought by Ottumwa citizens against the city. The decision holds that the constitution recognizes only male adult citizens as voters.
Amelia Kussner the noted Terre Haute and Chicago miniature painter wed Captain Charles Du Pont Coudert in St Patrick’s cathedral vestry New York on Tuesday night Only the brides mothers attended They plan a two month honeymoon aboard the Majestic after staying at the Hotel Savoy Captain Coudert is the late Charles Coudert’s son and a nephew of Frederick R Coudert
Olivet Michigan on July 5 reports Dr D I Pearsons of Chicago adds 12400 to his two year total gifts to Olivet college reaching 20000. The college has gathered about 50000 in gifts this year from contributors including D M Ferry 25000 Mrs John S Canfield 35000 and N B West 4000.
Commissioner Osborn reports Michigan railroads earned 3,287,639 in May, up 405,703 from last year. For the first five months, total earnings reached 15,308,030, up 2,144,199 or 16.17 percent from the prior year.
Governor Tanner of Illinois issues a requisition to Alabama for the extradition of John Howard alias William Thompson, held in Birmingham, sought in Chicago on charges of forgery.
In Kokomo Indiana on July 5 a fire destroyed the mill and handle factory owned by Frank Speary at Young America. The loss is estimated at 3000 dollars with only limited insurance coverage.
Ernest Weston of Mosherville Michigan sustained serious injuries when a giant firecracker exploded. Local authorities investigated the accident as a household mishap with no further details available.
Readers note a rising concern over deceptive statements as misinformation spreads through communities. Officials urge verification and caution while stakeholders debate impacts on trust and accountability.
In Paris on July 5 President Loubet and US figures including General Horace Porter witnessed the presentation of an American school children gift to France in honor of General Lafayette. Ford W. Peck led the Lafayette Memorial commission as the wreathed ceremony drew elite French and American attendees. The event featured flags, guards, and the new Lafayette Square setting near the Louvre.
The funeral for Mrs Adiline Smith wife of John Smith of Musserville was held at the family home on Indiana street with Rev A J Iden of Columbus City officiating. Born in Cedar Rapids February 10 1857 she died of heart disease last Monday aged 43 years four months and twenty two days. Interment was in the city cemetery. Pallbearers listed include George Hawkins D B Rienley and George Bodman.
The amphitheatre hosted about 2,000 guests including President Loubet, French ministers, and American officials for the unveiling of Lafayette’s statue. Boys pulled a flag release as the monument unfolded, drawing loud cheers, with remarks by Paul Thompson, Archbishop Treland, Mrs. Manning, and Commissioner Peck.
A speech on the enduring friendship of two republics prompted the entire audience to remain standing uncovered through the speaker's closing remarks.
A morning paper writer argues the city can fund water works in twenty years and add a filter in two, but his figures are suppositions. A Water Works Company member says they stand ready to supply filtered water under a new contract within six months, disputing the other claim.
Ad touts Mull's Light ning Pain Killer as guaranteed pure and fast acting for internal or external pain. Available at all druggists for 25¢ and 50¢.
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