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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
1
Senator J H Gear dies suddenly this morning in Washington D C after a brief illness. He was a longtime public servant and influential figure in national politics. The passing shocks colleagues as mourners prepare to honor his service in the capital.
Burlington dispatch reports Senator John H Gear died at the Portland Hotel Washington D C at 4 am after a three hour illness He fell ill at 130 am with heart failure the sudden death shocks friends in the national capital and Iowa Gear born April 7 1825 in Ithaca New York was a longtime public figure with a clergy family background and a career in politics
Shock gripped relatives as news spread that Senator Gear died after months of good health. Letters indicated plans to return to Burlington for the summer. Mrs. Gear and Col. R. Root attended him in his final moments. Funeral arrangements will be led from Washington with Mrs. Gear accompanying the remains to Burlington. Gear, active in politics since 1852, served as governor, congressman, and senator with a long career ending in 1907. He is survived by Mrs. Gear and two daughters, and by several generations of local associates.
Richard W. Warden died at his Ottumwa home after two weeks of illness. He passed away at 1 20 a m yesterday with all his children at his side. His Kentucky relatives Mr and Mrs Warble visited recently and his son George with daughter Mrs Williams lived nearby.
In Creston Iowa three county jail inmates Ed Perry James Bell and James Callahan awaiting grand jury action escaped by sawing bars from the cage and window cover then sliding to the ground on a blanket. They left regretful letters and vanished into unknown parts. Perry was jailed for assault with intent.
A case outlines intent to commit murder alongside a separate charge of carrying concealed weapons against Callahan. Bell is charged with resisting an officer in connection with the incident.
Paris July 14 crowds filled the Paris racing club as the international athletic games opened. Thirty-five Americans competed with Frenzlin of Pennsylvania winning the final hurdles in 15.2 seconds Bauer of Hungary captured the disque and Jarvis of Princeton won the hundred yard dash in 11.9 seconds and a few inches.
Wealthy man asks pharmacist to fill a prescription thought for his wife. Clerk reads slip and confirms only a single item: Rx. One trip to Europe. The anecdote highlights a humorous misinterpretation at a Philadelphia drugstore.
Every man wants a wife without a fault but the trouble arises from the fact that every woman wants a faultless husband.
Charles W. Barnes of West Belle Place, arrested at 4300 West Belle Place after the Illinois Central train robbery near Wickliffe Kentucky. John Nelson, Barnes’ partner, escaped after a gunfight. Special Agent Murray was wounded. Conley arrested in Charleston Illinois also confessed.
The injunction action filed by Inter Ocean Publishing Co against the Associated Press of New York over use of the name is on appeal in the Seventh Circuit US Court of Appeals. The case originated in Illinois Circuit Court and was removed to the federal system. An order in June narrowed restraints to barring cancellation of contracts with Reuters or other agencies linked to AP Illinois, with an appeal granted to send the case to the appellate court.
General Clerys mounted infantry moved east to Witpoort and camped there. During the march they fought 200 Boxers on a ridge held by burghers, shelling it. The action is expected to clear the country from Standerton to Heidelberg, with only one laager remaining as Boers retreat.
New York officials report Mayor James K. McGuire of Syracuse met with Richard Croker and ex Senator Murphy. Croker accepted an invitation to join the state committee executive, joining David B. Hill who also accepted.
Louis Merker of Springfield and William Dallman of Petersburg perished after their boat struck a stump near Petersburg. Merker disappeared immediately while Dallman, an expert swimmer, went to aid him and both sank.
Berlin consents to alter the meat inspection bill after a US request to avoid disrupting current exporter contracts. The arrangement keeps all existing contracts to be carried out under the present inspection basis.
Ottumwa reports Judge Roberts of the district court holds that once a property-owner consents to a saloon within fifty feet of his property, he cannot withdraw consent. The ruling marks the first such decision in the state.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a widow Mrs Fien near the city limits saw her house struck by lightning tearing it apart. An oak tree in front split down the middle. The widow was starting the kitchen fire when the strike occurred. Her son and daughter were in bed. the daughter was hurt and found insensible in a precarious condition.
A message from Devil's Lake North Dakota confirms the death of Captain William Jones once a prominent Racine lake captain. He left Racine ten years ago, bought a farm in North Dakota, and his body will be brought back for interment in Racine.
Green Bay Wisconsin July 14 A child of Fabian Cormier a farmer living near here died as a result of drinking a quantity of carbolic acid several weeks ago.
Dispatches from Paris, London, and Shanghai report the alleged massacre of foreigners in Pekin, with statements blaming Tung Fuh Siang and Li Hung Chang maneuvering from Canton. Conflicting accounts on casualties and the fate of diplomats surface as Britain and France press for open communications and decisive action.
Wu will forward a cipher dispatch from Secretary Hay to United States Minister Conger in Peking and deliver back Conger’s reply if he is alive. The plan aims to reopen lines of communication and results are awaited by Hay and Wu with the need for days to pass before runners can complete the exchange.
Special indications for Iowa hint at possible showers tonight. Sunday is expected to be fair and warm across regions.
Volney R. Canfield, a long time Lansing businessman with city coal contracts, was arrested on forgery accusations by the board of education and then on a second charge by Police Chief Sanford. An investigation showed he inflated coal weight readings for two years, affecting city schools and buildings including the State Industrial School for Boys and the School for the Blind. Canfield previously led the fire department and remained active in business and religious circles.
Colonel Sanborn lauds the First brigade’s week of duty as highly successful and pleasant. Governor Tanner reviews the troops with the Seventh and Eighth battalion in formation. The Fourth and Fifth regiments join the Second brigade with General Horace Clark in Mattoon in command.
London July 14 Chinese Minister Lub doubts Sheeng's Pekin massacre account saying no confirmation has been received. Hong Kong July 14 Li Hung Chang has again been summoned to Pekin.
The telegraph service is back in operation at Taku and Tien Tsin after a restoration effort. The outage had disrupted communications in the region.
Washington July 14 a proclamation announced the reciprocity agreement between the states and Germany. Tariff rates are set under section three of the Dingley act.
John Mahin US postal inspector from Muscatine investigated the discovery of 5000 in drafts among old junk sent to Columbia paper mills in Ft Madison Iowa. Additional drafts are missing tied to owners who claim proper mailing but allege post office mishandling. Inspectors warn paper mill junk handlers to scrutinize material for strings and valuables.
The Goebel murder trial began in Georgetown Kentucky with the prosecution outlining plans to prove the same shooter who killed Tom Baker was Goebel’s assassin. Civil Engineer Woodson showed plots of the capitol building and grounds as part of the testimony.
Large crowds of Newark depositors, mostly foreigners, stormed the doors of the suspended dime savings bank as authorities expect two months to straighten accounts. Directors claim Treasurer Westervelt’s alleged speculations will not exceed $35,000.
A small crowd at the Sherry home enjoyed croquet with Paul and Lydia Kretschman Ra and Libbie Reeves Ed and Lydia Fx and Carrie and Grace Shellhorn Arno Kretschman returns from Davenport to spend summer at home Arthur Myers from Council Bluffs visits two weeks Mr and Mrs Sissel at W Carter's grandmother improving Paul Kretschman heads to South Dakota for harvest Oat cutting and corn plowing active Ed Fix reports a runaway and smashup Local business trips by L Kretschman and Fred Rennert James Metz attends to town business 16 to 1 election expectation noted.
A playful note on summer fashion and romance mixes social wit with light humor. It hints that falsehoods replace real attire during hot weather and that love and sighs mingle with playful, odd observations about hens and dancing.
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