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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
4
Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway offers one fare round trip tickets from all Iowa points for the Iowa Firemen's Annual Tourney in Cedar Rapids from August 7 to 10. For full particulars contact the nearest agent.
Colfax Iowa July 27 The Iowa State Epworth League Assembly began a ten days session with 2500 attendees and extensive grounds. The program highlights include prominent speakers on Saturday and Sunday and daily events from July 26 to August 5. The Rock Island line offers a one fare round trip until August 6.
The Ohio State Populists meet in Columbus to nominate a full state ticket amid strong enthusiasm and broad county delegate representation. The convention also discusses possible fusion with the Democratic Party as a major issue.
Wharton Barker Ignatius Donnelly former Congressman Howard Professor Boyce and National Chairman Parker are among the orators at the occasion.
In Eagle Pass Texas on July 27 a mounted patrol appointed by Commissioner General Powderly intercepted a large number of pauper Italian immigrants trying to cross from Mexico and sent them back. The patrol will continue to enforce that foreigners must comply with U S immigration laws to reside in the United States.
The Fifteenth Infantry units remaining in San Francisco depart for Manila aboard ships and are expected to be sent to China to participate in the Boxer Rebellion campaign rather than being landed in Manila. Authorities expect rapid deployment due to the seriousness of the situation in China.
An advertorial claim states Hood's Sarsaparilla can force down food for those with poor appetite and then turn eating into nourishment. The piece touts the product as a true stomach tonic and asserts every dose benefits the user.
Surviving members of the Thirtieth Georgia Regiment gather for their annual reunion at Lanner's church in Clayton County ten miles south of Atlanta. Despite deaths over the year the turnout remains large with several brass bands and popular speakers boosting interest.
River Bend rally in Charlotte North Carolina opened with an annual tradition drawing friends neighbors and pioneers to a day of right royal enjoyment. The program is described as excellent and Hon. R B Klenn is the speaker for the day.
A local church faces renewed disputes amid internal disagreements among leaders and congregants. Community members urge dialogue while trustees consider potential changes in governance and outreach plans.
The Epworth camp meeting began at the Epworth Camp Grounds in Cincinnati today running through August 17. Several thousand people are on site with expected attendance higher than prior years. Speakers come from Cleveland Toledo Columbus Detroit Chicago and Minneapolis.
In Birmingham on July 27 the State Association of Superintendents of Education holds its annual convention with the State Educational Association. Educators from across Alabama attend a lengthy program intended to run through July 29. The gathering includes prominent talent and a city welcome by the mayor.
W B Evans is named postmaster at Arion in Crawford county replacing W A Richards. Iowa pension records show Original Irvin Mitchell of Vinton collecting 6 dollars and others including James E Upton La Hoyt Lang Sumner and more with various amounts. Restoration and additional include Seth Humphrey dead Nevada 8 dollars and increases for Benedict Muscatine Hawkins Pekay Cooper Toledo with amounts 30 10 10. Original widowers Hannah Humphrey Nevada 8 and Bridget McCarthy Des Moines 15.
In St Louis Missouri July 27 campaign activity peaks at the Democratic State headquarters in the Laclede Hotel Secretary Edwards nears finish on campaign plans with personal canvassing to be a feature He is in conference with Gubernatorial Candidate Dockery and his managers
A Washington sculptor, awarded the contract for the Springfield Confederate dead monument, arrives to begin work. The structure is described as imposing and will enhance the city’s attractions.
An advertise for Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tabs claims a sleep aid and cold cure, noting no cure and no pay. Sold for 25 cents, with J. J. Havercamp listed as sole agent.
Lincoln July 27 report says Bryan's notification speech will be about ten thousand words. He stated the platform treats imperialism as the paramount question and will be the sole focus of his remarks.
A Pan-American Exposition feature in Buffalo presents Dante's Inferno as Darkness and Dawn. Guided visitors descend into darkness, tour grottos and burning lakes, witness punishments, then reach the Grotto of Dawn with dancing maidens and bright illusions before returning to daily life.
In Oroquieta Mindanao two soldiers entered a native store to buy food when one was killed and beheaded by a bolo man. The other fled and alerted forces. A Fortieth infantry unit killed eighty nine natives in Oroquieta, with thirty deaths in one house. The gunboat Callao shelled the town burning warehouses. one crewman died. Insurgent leader Alvarez and about five hundred natives disrupt northern Mindanao as a marine near Isabela de Basilan dies from wounds.
Andrew Van de Horn of Liverpool Indiana was rescued after being caught by a black snake that emerged from a hay load as he drove near the soldiers camping ground at Indianapolis avenue and One Hundred and Second street. He slipped from the reins and the horses bolted while two Illinois Naval militia members halted the run away team.
Panama reports rebels surrender after government forces engaged 1200 insurgents with about 400 killed or wounded. Consul Espinosa says the revolt is over as reinforcements arrive. General Campos brings 1940 troops to reinforce government. Separate dispatch from St Louis notes Lithographers and Engravers' boycott stance remains in effect despite rescinded resolutions to comply with union laws.
Marion Indiana July 27 The Western rolling mill bought by the Republic Iron and Steel company is being stripped of its machinery. More than 300 tons of scrap and pig iron have been sent to a company mill in Munice, indicating the local plant will not reopen.
In Tron Mountain Michigan a young child suffered severe burns after two kids played with matches. The older child helped by tearing off clothing but sustained burns on hands and arms. In Chicago a widow and a man with children died by suicide after shooting Bergenthal, whose daughter found them. National baseball league play was idle. American League games featured Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Kansas City.
New York July 27 Robert Fitzsimmons the pugilist called at Belle Vue yesterday to have his injured arm treated in an apparatus that subjects the patient to a hot air treatment of 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dr. Sh. K. Pearsons of Chicago offers 25000 dollars to Bethany college at Lindsborg with condition that 75000 dollars be raised by the college. The offer has been accepted.
Milwaukee July 27 Ted Sullivan signed Ed Heimerl of Jefferson Wisconsin to join the Chicago National League team on request by Manager Loftus for the upcoming season.
The Great Eastern elevator in Buffalo was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. It was valued at 275000 dollars and held 500000 bushels of grain valued at 225000 dollars.
During a severe thunder storm in Hudson Michigan on July 27 Charles Loomis aged 30 was struck by lightning and killed instantly.
The trip to Chautauqua Lake New York departs July 27 with a 314.00 round trip fare and return by August 28 1906. Tickets available on any of three daily trains and valid to several eastern points including Fort Wayne Cleveland Erie and Buffalo. For details contact John Y Callahan General Agent 11 Adams St Chicago Central 2057.
H J Teher Co brokers with H B McKay in Chicago and Muscatine report opening and closing prices for Wheat Corn Oats Park Lard Ribs and live stock metrics. Includes July August September figures, receipts at major markets Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Duluth, and Liverpool Wheat and Corn closes.
The Muscatine North and South railroad offers a round trip to Clear Lake with two days board and lodging at Whitaker’s Lake Shore hotel for 11 dollars 10 cents. Tickets go on sale during July and August.
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