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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
A public notice announces osteopathy treatment in Muscatine taught at Kirksville Missouri. It describes osteopathy as a drugless science aiming to restore natural health by removing mechanical obstructions to vital fluids. Free consultation and examination for thirty days, with hours 9 am to 5 pm except Sunday.
Senator Hanna, head of the Republican national committee, arrived in Chicago to oversee campaign preliminaries for McKinley’s re election while declining to discuss strategy. Secretary Walsh of the Democratic committee announced a national notification meeting set for Aug 8 1900 in Indianapolis. Governor Roosevelt passed through Chicago en route east without addressing the Chinese question or making speeches beyond a brief stop in Milwaukee.
The national convention of Republican clubs elected officers led by President Senator Isaac Miller Hamilton of Illinois and Vice President at large Luther Mott of New York. It adopted resolutions praising Roosevelt and McKinley and indorsing the Philadelphia platform. The body pledged support to President McKinley and set next convention for St Louis.
Moses Hallet of Colorado calls for communications from supporters willing to make anti-imperialism the sole issue of the coming campaign. A national anti-imperialistic delegates conference will be held in Indianapolis on Aug. 15 to draft a platform centering on the incorporation of new territories into the United States. In Idaho, the Shoshone county credential contest dominates the Democratic convention debates as Populists and Silver Republicans stay silent.
Vice Chairman J. H. Edminster of the Populist party is slated to speak at a gathering in Lincoln Nebraska on July 19. The event highlights Populist activities in Indiana and surrounding states as officials promote the ticket.
National committee officials said they do not know when the Sioux Falls convention will officially notify William J. Bryan of his nomination. The notification may come at Indianapolis when Democrats convene. Towne has not officially accepted or withdrawn from the Populist ticket but is expected to respond soon. In New York, Bryan is expected to give several speeches in New York and other eastern states.
Right Rev. Gilbert W. Johnson, senior colored bishop of the Evangelist Methodist Episcopal church with a four state scope, is jailed on accusation of assaulting Bertha Jones. The 53 year old leader commands twelve churches and numerous preachers, with about 3000 followers. His followers seek bail, but he remains in custody awaiting vindication.
Chicago July 19 The body of Michael Reininger a watchman was found in a stockyards pen after a bull attack police consider he fled rain in the pen or was robbed and killed to cover the crime Camden Mich July 19 Z McKinley prominent hardware dealer was dragged by a broncho and badly hurt as he attempted to subdue it the Civil War lieutenant is about 60.
Chicago July 19 records of League baseball clubs yesterday. In Brooklyn Boston 3 Brooklyn 10 and New York Cincinnati 9 New York 10. American League games saw Cleveland 7 Kansas City 2 Detroit 0 Milwaukee 4 and Buffalo 11 Minneapolis 1 with Indianapolis Wet grounds.
Joliet July 19. Hundreds of workers at Fox Solid Pressed Steel works talk of a rule announced by management that will take effect August 1 prohibiting bosses from employing their relatives. The restriction will affect many employees.
The Iowa Central promotes a pamphlet titled Clear Lake, Iowa and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a cool summer resort with sailing and bathing. It features Engravings and views of the Oaks Hotel and Bath House with directions to obtain copies from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty in Marshalltown Iowa.
A concise observation notes that wind can feel warm or cool, challenging assumptions about weather. It discusses how wind chill varies with sun exposure and humidity, affecting comfort without changing air temperature.
Chas S Crossman NY jeweler investigates Mississippi river pearl hunting for the Jewelers Circular. Eastern houses buy pearls from river towns. shells vary by age and location. some collectors like Phil Mackey and Elmer Becker show notable holdings. Crossman notes value differences with oyster pearls and potential European demand.
A terse reflection on the scarcity of individuals with knowledge or insight worth sharing, suggesting that meaningful understanding is rare and valuable in discourse.
Reports from Illinois Steelworks district describe Stanley Wadaliski driven insane by heat, running with a knife. A missing Chicago Postal Telegraph cashier, J S Beach, drowned in Milwaukee. Merchants fear tea price spikes from Chinese tension. Gold and bullion transfers cited between New York and Europe. Toddler boxing star Terry McGovern earned 14000 for victory over Erne. Western Union and Postal Tele graph to drop Chicago Board of Trade quotes after Aug 1. Snake caused telegraph line short circuit on Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad. Corunna Spain to get two new automobile routes this year. Russia Japan and Holland merchant fleets surpassed by British transports. Governor General Wood of Cuba consults in Washington on customs.
The Iowa Central Railway announces reduced round trip fares for numerous Iowa gatherings. Events include Iowa State Bar Association July 17 18 in Iowa City, Chautauqua and camp meetings in Waterloo Burlington Des Moines and other cities through August. Fare is one third under certificate plan with varied dates.
The steamer Young offers a 60 mile round trip for 75 cents with free tickets for groups of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower. Basket dinner accommodations are available. Departures are 6 30 p m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday with return to Muscatine at 7 45 p m. For information contact agent Wm G Block.
Chicago markets report from Hies J Toher & Co brokers with H E McKay as manager. Mascatine office listed with post office telephone in Chicago Illinois dated July 19 1999.
A detailed list shows prices for wood lime cement coal and produce. Lumber and hardware rates include finishing boards, flooring, shingles and nails with several items marked unsteady or market slow.
The Iowa Firemen's Annual Tourney in Cedar Rapids August 7 to 10 will feature round trip tickets from all Iowa points at one fare. Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway urges inquiries to nearest agent for full details.
Advertises Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs with claim of helping sleep to cure a cold no cure offered. Sold by J. J. Havercamp as sole agent at price 25a.
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