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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
1
Muscatine officials have ordered an end to piano music and wandering musicians in city saloons, drawing ire from saloonkeepers who claim bawdy houses and selective enforcement threaten business. Fears of internal fights and legal action grow as operators vow to fight back.
John E Benjamin born August 19 1848 in Licking County Ohio came to Iowa in 1866 settling near Newton. He married Louisa M Boydston August 24 1869 in Muscatine and six children and surviving in laws remain. The 1900s era notice notes two sisters in Newton as remaining relatives.
The Henrietta, a neat steamer with a handsome barge, docked in port from Stillwater last night. Capt E W Durant and his wife, owners of multiple boats, are touring down the river toward St Louis and Kansas City for the Democratic convention before heading to Omaha. The river level for May runs about 5.5 feet lower than last year, with a high of 10 feet on May 11 and a low of 4.4 feet on May 31.
Surveyor Thomas Downer says little news is ready now but Weston the promoter is expected soon. Work continues at the far end with many small tasks to finish before the promoter can depart, making his arrival near.
River activity for local mills remains strong with Stillwater as the main log source. Water scarcity above Stillwater limits supply while rivermen expect a June rise but doubt the certainty of its occurrence due to reduced lake and swamp reserves from drainage.
Leysen's Shoe Store showcases an exceptionally large line of ladies' fine shoes in new style lasts. French patent leather black vid kid low Oxford ties in black tan and chocolate with the new French or military heel are popular this season. An inspection will prove better value than elsewhere.
Good for man and beast, the Figg Bros. firm in Musserville provides trusted horseshoeing and smithing services appreciated by riders and horse owners alike. Their old reliable workshop offers durable work for horses and iron needs.
Bread and butter with cold meat and pickles, cookies and coffee offered at the Saturday Market in W. E. Battey’s Store. The ad promotes a low price meal in a local marketplace setting.
Muscatine and county residents face a federal census enumeration with twenty six census takers named for Muscatine city and county. The article lists enumerators including Fishburn Owen Webster Kelley and others and outlines the twenty six questions the census will ask about residence birth education reading writing ownership and employment.
Charles Clifford, a photographer, suffered a broken leg and serious back injuries when a country wagon he rode in overturned during a violent wind and rain storm about ten miles from town. His driver called for help and surgical aid arrived. he is hoped to be moved home today.
West Liberty residents and nearby farmers plan a local telephone exchange after years of relying on two outside lines. Poles are being erected and subscribers have pledged enough to ensure the project’s success as the new system nears operation.
A succinct remark noting that the worst form of curiosity masquerades as friendliness. It highlights how such interest masks intrusive intent and erodes trust.
The West Liberty library, five years old, receives strong local support as townspeople fund a tax measure to ensure its future. An art and loan exhibit showcased heirlooms from West Liberty residents including old china, colonial decanters, relics from the Holy Land, and Civil War items, drawing broad community praise.
Saturday sale notes big discounts on ladies hose including 10c 1c and 25c to 50c lots plus misses and gents hose. Also silk and jersey ribbed vests, gloves, wash waists over 300 new items, towels and damask specials, parasols and silk umbrellas, wash skirts and various fabrics all in multiple low prices.
Editor S A Brewster of the Creston Advertiser warns Cres ton investors against mining stocks. He notes his Cripple Creek experience and claims the odds favor losing money, despite the Jackpot mine riches that yielded large per share gains to its thirty shareholders.
The June term docket appeared yesterday with 44 new cases in law and equity. Court opens June 5 under Judge W F Brannan. Neither grand nor petit juries are summoned for the term.
Teddy offers horseshoeing and blacksmithing services from his shop on East Hill. Contact details point to his shop for repairs and custom work.
A Shanghai dispatch reports more than three hundred international Blue Jackets arriving in Pekin to assist in resisting the Boxers amid rising unrest. The telegraphed update notes the force is prepared for action, signaling intensified foreign involvement in the China relief efforts.
Des Moines dispatch reports the State Bank at Sheldahl Iowa was entered last night by burglars who blew open the safe and escaped with sixteen hundred dollars.
The entire UC faculty and most students abandoned classes as resignations were sought by Dr. Ayers the new president from Missouri. He aimed to overhaul teaching standards and asserted strong control for several years despite citizen support for the faculty.
Five companies, previously in temporary quarters in Seattle, left for Alaska along with three already there to form the command of Gen. George M. Randall. He said the aim is to protect life and property and aid regional development. After finishing the telegraph line from St Michaels to Valdes, a cable from Valdes to Seattle is planned.
West Point board of visitors met in New York and will report to a congressional committee. Members include Rev Dr Curtis Gen Charles F Mander son Gen Anson G Mc Cook Abraham Kauf man Col William Co Church Prof David F Houston and Dudley Evans.
In St Louis on June 1 Richard Burns Richard Logan and Edward Weaver under 25 were held for trial for the murder of Policeman Pew at Louisiana Missouri on February 14 as he prepared to arrest them for burglary. They narrowly escaped lynchers at Bowling Green and are kept here for safety.
An elaborate relief and pension plan was presented to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad today. It combines the Baltimore and Ohio relief features with the Pennsylvania company pension fund.
In Philadelphia 13,000 machinists presented a demand for an eight hour day at the same wages, signaling a possible strike if employers do not grant the shorter workday.
Washington reports efforts are under way for a rapid adjournment of Congress. It is unlikely that any further major measures will be disposed of. The Senate aims for a final adjournment before the Philadelphia convention.
A blunt suggestion to improve a disliked link by applying paint bought at Halstead's. The note urges a DIY repaint to enhance appearance and usability.
Chicago June 1 Special: Indications favor generally fair weather for Iowa with cooler temperatures tonight. Skies mostly clear tonight and Saturday expected with a cooler spell across the region.
The principal census work starts today and should finish within a month. The census records are described as the most complete in any nation. Questions cover name age nationality wealth occupation marital status and health. In Alaska enumerators will use dog teams and work ends in October with western Alaska costing about 30000 dollars.
Navy Department orders set the Chesapeake and Newport to sea for the cadet summer cruises. The Chesapeake, the fastest sailer since the Constellation, leads with all sail and greater canvas. Newport combines sail and port steam as a modern ship. Commanders Colohan and Knight lead the vessels for the first three cadet classes and part of the new fourth class.
In Denver Colorado a plumbers strike depends on today’s conference between master and journeymen. Workers earn four dollars daily and recently halted work for higher wages. Masters threaten a Chicago style override by taking on jobs themselves if talks fail, risking a city building boom.
The James Walker farm near Turkey creek and Nashua Bottom valley sold for 19,700 at 50 per acre. Liston Collins of Atlantic sold the property to William Cochran of Audubon who paid 500 down with the balance due in cash March 1, 1901.
A Rome letter reports Archibishop Keane formerly rector of the Catholic University Washington has been named to succeed the late John Hennessy as archbishop of Dubuque. The bull of appointment has been sent for acceptance. Dubuque residents, Catholic and Protestant, express universal approval.
Washington date June 1 reports an expert Census Bureau statistician compiling figures on 3000 women entering the bureau. Blondes 45 percent brunettes 55 percent peroxide blondes none clerks with red hair 5 percent Short girls 75 percent Pretty girls 85 percent masculine girls 5 percent Rainy-day skirt wearers 49 percent
Cincinnati carpenters win a wage raise from 25 cents to 30 cents per hour and an eight hour workday, effective today. The change ends nine hour days and raises the standard in the city, aligning pay with shorter hours.
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