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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1900

Page

2

Masonic Lodges Schedule in Iowa and Muscatine

Society cards list meeting times for Iowa Lodge No 2 Masons and Hawkeye Lodge No 30 with officers named. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M, De Molay Commandry No 1, Miriam Lodge No 27 D of R, Prairie Encampment No unspecified, and Muscatine Lodge No 5 meet weekly or biweekly with stated hours and street locations in Muscatine.

J. ProcurorTs W. M. A. W. Morean Hawkeye Lodge Sumner G. Shafnit W. M. F. W. Eversmeyer Washington E. T M. L. Mikesell E.C Dg G. D. Lezotrte

Bend City Lodge 143 Meets First and Third Mondays

Bend City Lodge No 143 Modern Brotherhood of America meets on the first and third Monday evenings each month. A cordial invitation is extended to all members in good standing. H Cosgrove, President. G W Coverston, Secretary.

Bend City Wyoming Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hall Iowa Avenue J. C. Coster C. C. H. S. Howe K. of R Bankers’ Union OF the World Woodman Hall First National Bank O. L. Peyeatt N. W. Meyers

Hanna Fencer Clashes With Tillman and Chandler on Senate Floor

In Washington on June 2 Hanna engaged Tillman Chandler and others in a sharp debate over armor costs and Navy funding. He argued private firms could supply armor cheaper than a state run plant, citing Carnegie and readiness. The Senate also referred a memorial on India relief and passed amendments elevating Miles and Corbin in the military academy bill.

Washington Senate Military Academy Miles Corbin

Senator Hanna Discusses Armor Plate Production

Hanna argues presses for armor plate factory unavailable in two years and challenges claims about steel mills shutdowns. Tillman accuses millionaire trustees of corrupt practices while Hanna denies involvement in armor plate manufacture, ending with Allen’s jab about political armor plate and applause.

Hannaa Tillman Hanna Allen

Campaign Assessment in Banks Spark Political Clash

Teller accuses Hanna and Republicans of revisiting 1896 tactics by pressuring banks to fund campaigns. Hanna denies, noting Colorado banks were told to contribute. Teller cites First National Bank of Denver as Democratic fund recipient, claiming over 200000 dollars raised.

Teller Hanna Colorado

Anti trust amendment defeated in Washington vote

The anti trust constitutional amendment failed with 154 voting against and 133 in favor, missing the required two thirds support. The result halted the proposed constitutional change.

Washington

Trouble Over Official Fees in Des Moines Court Clerk Case

Des Moines reports Chris Jones, clerk of the supreme court, is accused of converting about 4500 dollars in fees from copies of supreme court opinions for his own use. The statute requires 10 cents per 100 words for official copies, with funds to the state. Jones says his actions were personal. The state seeks around 5500 dollars, claiming 4200 was authorized, noting Jones cut prices and spent 2600 on clerk hire. He has served five years as clerks allegedly kept the money with prior opinions permitting it.

Des Moines Chris Jones Supreme Court Jones

Tragic Farm Horse Dragging Kills 2 Year Old Girl

In Oshkosh on June 2, William Totz and his wife left three young daughters at home while they attended a funeral. The children drove off in an old family buggy with poorly hitched harness. The horse bolted, dragging the buggy and crushing the 2 year old girl. the 4 and 9 year olds sustained serious injuries.

Oshkosh Wis William Totz Badey

Public Examiner Closes Allemania Bank in St Paul

Public Examiner E M Pope closes the reorganized Allemania bank in St Paul placing Deputy H C Koerner in charge. Depositors file suits while general officer cost prompts closure. Assets and liabilities come from the old organization with 1558 549 00 due to depositors on reorganization certificates.

Derby confusion leads to Tod Sloan reprimand

At Tottenham corner during the Derby the Stewards reprimanded jockey Tod Sloan for Hampering Prince of Wales Diamond Jubilee and Musket's Chonering as Disguise II crossed. Jockeys testified to the incident and Keen and Disguise II involved.

London Tottenham Corner J. R. Keen Disguise II Musket Epsom Stewards Tod Sloan

Fire destroys logging camps near Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls Wisconsin June 2 Thos Kelly a well known logger received word his logging camps on the west fork of the Chippewa river had been destroyed by fire The loss will be in the neighborhood of 5000 dollars Forest fires are raging in the woods north of the fork

Chippewa Falls Wis Thos. Kelly West Fork Chippewa River

Great Western tin plate workers resume after strike

Joliet Illinois June 2 three hundred employes of the Great Western tin plate works will return to duty after a two week suspension begun over a discharge dispute. The plant will be fully operating on Monday. Columbus Wisconsin June 1 a saloonkeeper Thomas Goodwin faced a hearing on attempted wife murder and was held on five thousand dollars bail. The wife said he lured her to a well and she fell in. Cincinnati June 2 Rev W W Thoburn Methodist bishop remains a patient at Christ hospital with exhaustion of the brain from years of work in India.

Washington Senate Hale Great Britain India Perkins England Aldrich Committee On Appropriations Columbus Wis Thomas Goodwin Cincinnati W. W. Thoburn Christ Hospital Thoburn

Prisoners Break Jail In Chippewa Falls

Frank Lyons and Albert Peck, two prisoners in the county jail, pried apart heavy iron bars to escape on Thursday night. Sheriff Lovell offers a $50 reward for their capture.

Chippewa Falls Frank Lyons Albert Peck Lovell

Michael Mulquin Dies After Finger Scratch In Janeville

Michael Mulquin died yesterday morning in Janeville from a lockjaw complication after a finger scratch ten days earlier. He leaves a wife and six children.

Janesville Michael Mulquin

Silent Roberts News From London Cables and Boers Reach Praetoria

London wires deduce Pretoria siege possible as silent Lord Roberts may not know latest. Lourenzo Marques reports communication with Pretoria suspended and Kruger possibly captured. Boers reenter Free State near Ventersburg and Harrismith as British near Pretoria. new military factors loom. Des Moines stockholder Chase denies Des Moines move to St Paul and vows court action to force Western League teams to use Chase ball.

London Lord Roberts Pretoria Lourenzo Marques Burgers Kruger Citizens’ Committee Johannesburg Ian Hamilton Peace Committee Cronicle Free State The Ventersburg Harrismith Des Moines W. P. Chase Sioux City St. Paul

Canadian MP D. Monet to Speak at St. Jean Baptiste Anniversary

In Marquette on June 2 1926 D Monet Liberal MP will deliver the principal address at the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of the Society of St. Jean Baptiste. The pioneer French society of the northwest will host attendees from across the upper country.

Marquette, Mich D. Monet Society of St. Jean Baptiste Northwest

Brigham Young Birth Anniversary Observed With Salute

In Salt Lake City on June 2 the ninety ninth anniversary of Brigham Young's birth was marked by a family reunion of widows and descendants. A salute of forty guns was fired from Arsenal hill at dawn along Main street to observe the occasion.

Salt Lake City Utah Brigham Young Arsenal Hill Main Street

McCoy Defeats Bonner in Thirteenth Round at Broadway A C

New York June 2 Kid McCoy added another victory by defeating Jack Bonner of Summit in the thirteenth round of a bout billed for twenty five rounds at 159 pounds. McCoy used cleverness and power to prevail as Bonner fell short.

New York Kid McCoy Broadway A. C Jack Bonner Summit, I'S McCoy

General Otis Aboard Meade At Angel Island Quarantine

Major General FE S Otis remains on the transport Meade at Angel Island quarantine station and is not expected to land until Sunday or Monday. He is planned to depart for the east on Tuesday with reserved Pullman car accommodations.

San Francisco FE. S. Otis Meade Angel Island Quarantine Station Iullman

German sugar trust begins operations halting sales

Madgeburg reports the German sugar trust started operations on Friday causing refineries to withdraw all offers. No further sales will occur for twelve days, after which the trust will set prices for the home trade.

Madgeburg Prussia

Indiana Jersey Club Treasurer Wounded by Hen Attack

Lebanon Indiana June 2 J M Knox treasurer of the Indiana Jersey Cattle club was wounded by a setting hen which pecked him in the eyes and badly damaged his sight authorities say.

Lebanon Ind J. M. Knox Indiana Jersey Cattle Club

Woman Dies In Beloit During Visit to Sister

Miss Mary Haug of Stewart Wisconsin died suddenly yesterday while visiting her sister in the household of W H Grinnell in Beloit Wisconsin. Her death occurred in the family residence prompting local inquiries.

Beloit, Wis W. H. Grinnell Mary Haug Stewart, Wis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited in Cures for Scrofula Case

In Washington D C a 16 month old’s rash and neck swelling were misdiagnosed before Hood's Sarsaparilla cured a running sore and full recovery occurred. Mrs Nettie Cuase and N B Speer report health improvements and urge trials when others fail. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is peculiar to steel and unique in effectiveness.

Washington, D. C Hood Nettie Cuase N. B. Speer West 14Th Ave Denver Col

Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Offers Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure for coughs and lung troubles. It claims safety for children and offers 25 and 50 cent sizes, urging readers to ask druggists for the remedy.

Mull Childdren

Free Methodist Camp Meeting Set for Wagner's Grove

Elba Michigan announces a Free Methodist camp meeting at Wagner's grove four miles south of the village from June 15 to 20. Local organizers invite attendees to join the event and participate in daily sessions.

Elba Mich Free Wagner's Grove

Adrian Is Growing Right Up

Adrian Michigan June 2 The total assessment of personal property in the city is 1,617,610 dollars an increase of 604,787 dollars over 1899.

Adrian Adrian, Mich

Corner Stone Laid for Voorhees Hall Addition

Governor Scofield laid the corner stone of Voorhees Hall at Carroll College in Waukesha Wisconsin. The ceremony followed the customary proceedings marking the college expansion.

Carroll College Waukesha Wis Scofield Voorhees Hall Carrol College

Ridpath Holding His Own at Presbyterian Hospital

New York June 2 Last night officials said John Clark Ridpath was holding his own at the Presbyterian hospital and was not in a dying extremity.

Ridpath New York Presbyterian Hospital John Clark Ridpath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Masonic Iowa Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge R’s Second Cedar Streets Cedar Street M. W. OF Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Olds’ Block Frank Gould V. C. Clay Kneele Court of Honor S. E. Fox R. C. Schenck Knights OF Pythias Eagle Lodge A. O. U. W. Hall S. R. Amlong Muscatine Homestead No. 336 Maccabee Hall Fisch East Second Street J. P. Gorr Sve Browning Redman Hall Shammo Hall E. O'Brien T. J. Grant Muscatine Henry H. Fack J. W. Hawn Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No. 13 Macabee Hall Fesch's W. D. Hine Mary E. Peck Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Q. T. Howard Pres Fay Zanner Lodge NO. 10 D. OF Mole E. Wiles Gussif £ Mull Oo. E Electa L. E. Giesler W. M Emma Manlove Sec'y Thos. Brown Illinois John M. Kemble J. W. McKee Bramworth’s Drug Store B Thompson Sue Browning W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Old’s Bldg Iowa Ave 2D St J. Carskaddan D. Eufe Carskaddan & Burk West Second Street T. R. Fitzgerald Hershey State Bank Iowa Avenue and Second Street Muscatine, Iowa M. Titus D. W. Jackson Titus & Jackson Jayne W. Hoffman Jayne & Hoffman Scott Richman E. F. Richman Richman & Richman H. M. Dean H. J. Dean Cook, Musser & Co West Third Street DR. J. 8. Kulp Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank Allen and Teller Navy South Carolina New Hampshire Chandler Telfer White House Henry Ross Cortelyou South Africa Roberts Western Base Ball League Brigham Young's Otis Cypress Alter Cypress Addition John J. Havercamp Wookawn Ality Colver Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Niagara Falls Chas. S. Lee Zvarin Kan Jan W. M. Boisvert Qaraul Xin Ladies’ Advisory Bedicive CO Caattandah Tenn Cardus Free Methodist Journal
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