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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
Brussels reports the Belgian diplomatic agent in Shanghai M Cartier says advices confirm all Europeans are safe in Prince Chings palace and that the massacre report is contradicted, reviving hope in ministerial safety after mass violence rumors in Pekin.
Berlin reports thirty thousand troops to China and another thirty thousand to Kiev. A sixteen thousand infantry division has begun from Kiev to Siberia, and overall Allied forces will reach eighty thousand by mid August under Admiral Alexeiff command. Riots harm Shanghai and Poyang Lake as foreign women and children are evacuated. several missionaries killed and chapels burned. State of war declared in parts of Siberia’s Amur district since July 17. London notes Tien Tsin fire and city destruction with large losses.
July 13 reports from Tien-Tsin describe 7 000 allied troops attacking the city walls. The Ninth Infantry suffers 215 casualties including Col E H Liscum killed and Majors Lee and Reagan wounded. U S Marines incur forty casualties with Capt Davis killed. The assault paused at dusk with plans to resume and total allied losses around 500.
London July 19 reports growing evidence that China has built a formidable military organization in anticipation of the present war while an expanding area of rebellion tests Allied unity. Russians refuse Admiral Seygiour's request to hand over the re-
The Daily Express reports rumors Germany may send warships to patrol the Yangtse-Kiang as tensions rise. Tokyo warns Russia and Germany may complicate a Japanese army commander dispute. The Standard declares China has fallen into wartime chaos and urges powers to treat Beijing as belligerent. A dispatch from Tien-Tsin tallies killed: Russians 100 Japanese 57 British 40 Americans 37, with claims of thousands dead and Europeans seen operating Chinese guns.
Georgetown Ky July 19 W W Culton the star witness for the prosecution in the Goebel assassination case testified though the defense objected arguing conspiracy law binds all participants. Culton recounted Youtsey telling of a plan from the secretary of state office using steel bullets and that the idea was abandoned.
Col J. H. Kine of Huron reports in Sioux City that South Dakota will support McKinley and Republican tickets by 8000 to 9000 votes. He says Pettigrew will not be replaced by a strong Republican and fusion is stale causing Populists and Democrats to drift apart.
A reunion today in Buffalo gathers 202nd New York Volunteer Veterans with invites to the Naval Reserves third division the third New York Volunteers and the Seventh Battery. The meeting aims to plan a statewide reunion for New York Spanish War Volunteers and urges veterans to affiliate with one of five national organizations.
The Muscatine North and South Railroad will sell round trip tickets to Clear Lake with two days board and lodging at Whitakers Lake Shore hotel for 11 dollars and 10 cents. Tickets go on sale during July and August.
A quip on imitators of famed storytellers suggests some replicate grand narratives. Then a curious image about stones set on cisterns to guard babies resembles duplicating a vast wall.
Advices from North China detail the brutal killings of American missionaries Rev. H. V. Norman and Rev. C. Robinson. Norman endured a chain collar and stake torture with burning rods and molten lead until dying. Robinson was slain in the streets. The report comes from Victoria, British Columbia, dated July 19.
Washington reports confirm the State department is seriously weighing sending W. W. Rockhill to China as a special agent with a possible appointment in a few days. In other dispatches Sir Frances Grenfell may lead British forces to China. Paris notes Gen Borguis Desbordes is dead. No confirmation on Chinese ministers in St Petersburg receiving passports.
John Flaherty a former Dubuque resident and ranchman tied to vigilante actions in Arizona is reported dead. He was killed when Adams shot him as he returned home, following clashes over branding mavericks. Flaherty was buried at his ranch with the coroner removing his boots per local custom.
Bettors in New York report a lively start to the presidential race with many wagers above a thousand dollars. Most bets favor McKinley and Roosevelt, while Bryan and Stevenson enthusiasts hold odds around 100 to 80. New York state bets show Republicans leading.
A special train will run from Chicago to Denver via Omaha on dates above, leaving Chicago at 4 45 p m and passing West Liberty at 10 47 p m. It connects with the Wilton Branch from Muscatine at 9 20 p m and arrives Denver at 9 15 p m Aug. ust. The Rock Island offers round trip tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at one fare plus 2 90 for the return, valid until Oct 31 1900. For details call at the Passenger depot. C. M. Gould, Agent
A reader notes that several newspapers reproduced their original interviews on topics like China and city politics verbatim. The writer complains about lack of credit and urges proper attribution while acknowledging other items copied from the Journal.
Four Cerro Gordo county youths drank from a keg of eastern beer near the Minnesota line and three died in the aftermath. a decomposed rattlesnake was found in the keg, with one victim in deadly agony. The report notes kegs left outdoors can host reptiles and insects before shipping.
Nickel Plate advertises no excess fares and premium equipment on Chicago to Buffalo Boston routes. It highlights three through sleeping car trains Nos 2 4 and 6 with connections at Buffalo Brocton and Chautauqua lake points and dining car meals priced 35 cents to one dollar. Contact Mr J Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago I.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets on July 9 17 and August 1 1900 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and to parts of South Dakota Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars with return by October 31 1900. Tickets good until deadline. For details contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Dubuque Iowa July 19 Special Fire wiped out a block of five buildings in Lamotte village at 4 am. The loss reaches eight thousand dollars with three thousand insured. The blaze started in a pool hall and remains a mystery destroying a residence store blacksmith and other shops.
Lady Geraldine, a mare less expected to prevail, wins the M and M stake of £10,000 in a 2 24 class race at Detroit.More than ten thousand spectators witnessed the final heats as the sixth heat narrowed to a duel between Lady Geraldine and Annin Burns before the winner secured the event.
A man believed to be Dostecksticha of Chicago was found dead with a head wound on the Milwaukee track near Preston on Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible homicide.
Georgetown Kentucky July 19 Cul ton testified about a warning from Powers to the Goebel conspirators. He described a plan to burn bridges behind them and a request to write a letter urging caution after the shooting. Powers allegedly supplied badges to identify their men.
Hundreds of Endeavors attending the International convention depart on pilgrimages to denominational and historic sites. Most delegates plan to visit Paris for the Exposition with extended tours to Germany the Rhine Munich Oberammergau and Switzerland. Some proceed to Italy for two weeks and a longer banner tour covering major European cities returning in September via the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. The group consists of 100 travelers.
Charles B. Cross a 17 year old boy under sentence for the murder of Sarah C King an aged Stamford woman will be hanged tomorrow. He was tried in the Superior Court for the murder and confessed his crime, the jury having found him guilty of murder in the first degree.
Members of the Texas Postmasters Association met in Dallas on July 19 with national and other state postmasters represented. The conference aims to yield improvements in postal service statewide.
Commander Wilde reports from Kure that the Oregon and Nashville have arrived. He suggests temporary repairs for a rapid return to Taku. Long has acquiesced.
The M. N. and S. R. announce round trip tickets from Muscatine to Wapello for the meeting at 90 cents for the round trip. L. Lindner serves as General Agent.
Chicago July 19 special weather notes indicate showers and cooler air moving in tonight. Friday is forecast to be fair with eased temperatures. The brief advisory highlights Iowa as the primary region affected.
H M Mafes and wife arrive from Adams for trading. Sam McClung and wife visit Gem Iowa City for shopping. C N Holliday comes from Columbus Junction to trade. A C Forbes family from Corte shops. J S Jackson of Grandview visits city. M N Ripr from Columbus Innection on business. E H Noble Chas McPherson and L D Weist travel to Illinois on business. W E Bliven returns from New York Philadelphia. Letts visitors include T Townlay R J Griffin George Peck Wm H Coder Tob Brown G K Furnas. Senator Titus attends Senator Gear funeral in Burlington with leaders from state and nation. Cullom of Illinois and Allen of Nebraska present along with Governor Shaw and many legislators.
John Hysserger, a saw mill worker at Kaiser's, caught his hand in a saw near noon. Three fingers were torn away before he could free the hand. Surgical help arrived and reports say the injury is being well cared for and recovery continues.
Excursion from Iowa Central to Colorado Utah South Dakota and western points departs July 7 19 and Anos 1 1900 with one fare plus two dollars for round trip tickets valid return to October 31 1900. Inquiries via coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
An individual was arrested in South Muscatine on suspicion of involvement in the Monday night murder but was not identified by the party with the deceased and was released for lack of grounds to detain him.
The Iowa Central offers discounted excursion fares for upcoming meetings and conventions. Cities include New York City Boston Wheeling Detroit Burlington Denver Colorado Springs Mendota and more with fare plus or one third round trips under certificate plans. Contact Geo. S. Batty G P T Iowa Central Marshalltown Iowa for tickets and schedules.
Round trip excursion to Chautauqua Lake New York on July 27 priced at 14.90 with return by August 28 1900. Tickets valid on any of three daily trains. Also lowest rates to Fort Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points. For details contact John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams st Chicago telephone central 2057.
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