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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
3
Secretary Root told Congress the army canteen is beneficial, backed by testimony that some papers call overwhelming. But many army officers oppose it, with Surgeon General Sternberg condemning the canteen as harmful and unnecessary for soldiers.
A surge of electric light related fires prompts reviews of wiring standards. Dover photographs from a thunderstorm show simultaneous arcing discharges, with Professor Stokes calling it nature’s wireless telegraphy. Experts urge approved safety devices and frequent fixture inspections.
Hon Lafe Young a Republican national convention delegate favors Maj John F Lacey for vice president. By elimination Young argues Lacey is the only viable choice, with Gen Leonard F Wood as an alternative who would strengthen the ticket.
The text reports that Democrats oppose a constitutional amendment to grant Congress power to regulate trusts. It notes the Globe-Democrat’s critical take, describing the party as rhetorically against trusts yet unwilling to take practical action on the issue.
A Cedar Rapids Republican editor counters Prof Chrisman’s critique of the Woman’s Congress at Des Moines. He argues the立 men are unfairly demeaned and defends their character and actions against the slur.
The Atlantic Constitution advocates a pension rise for General James Longstreet, veteran of the Mexican War, now advanced in age, saying his later years deserve comfort.
Iowa banks report healthy reserves with total deposits rising and loans increasing after April 26. Centerville plans a crematory to dispose of dead animals and refuse under health board order with a small service fee. Eddie Kehm of Fort Dodge set fire to a hen and nest, causing two barns to burn after failed attempts to move the hen.
Long passage notes Burlington saloonmen seek consent under Iowa liquor laws, Waterloo Reporter highlights rare town willingness to engage liquor statutes. Judge Smith sentences J A Gregory to twenty years for mule theft under new habitual criminal act, following earlier incarcerations. D L Fox repays Illinois Central thefts, Eben W Martin named SD Republican nominee, Dubuque merchants aid census, Eldora industrial school sends corn to India famine relief, Algona Opera House issues 20 percent dividend, John Wanamaker donates to Parsons College.
The battleship Kentucky set sail for Old Point today as a Blue Grass State delegation arrives Wednesday to present a costly silver service to Captain Chester. Senator Blackburn leads the group and H Weissinger, Louisville industrialist, will deliver the presentation speech.
Peter Foss, 80, filed for divorce from Johanna Marie Foss in Atlantic on May 31, claiming mistreatment since 1894 after he deeded the homestead at lot 7, block 15. He values the homestead at $800 and seeks $509 alimony plus $100 attorney fees.
A 10 year old son of John Williams of this city drowned in the Boyer river at Woodbine Iowa yesterday during a heavy storm. Search parties had not recovered the body. A severe storm at Dogan caused thunder and lightning with no reported damage.
Anerson Indiana June 2 district workers observe the first donation day of the Working men's Hospitable Association. The group uses a single day’s wages annually to aid charitable hospitals in the city.
A columnist notes a girl who changes dress two or three times daily, arguing the habit does not amount to much and reflects on trivial vanity rather than meaningful substance.
The Muscatine county board discusses paying large medical bills from smallpox care, approves purchasing two acres for cemetery use at $2,000, and directs city officials to handle street, sewer, and water projects while planning repairs and crossings. The council also confirms the bond of a city scavenger and adjourns to next Monday.
The Cedar Rapids Masons report a strong turnout for the first day of the grand lodge school of instruction with about seventy five attendees and expect larger delegations today and Monday. Custodians Van Laun and Clark led the work with candidates for degrees present as the reception committee readies for visitors. E. L. Eaton of Osage is favored for grand master and Dr. H. T. Keables of Pella leads for grand junior warden.
Dispatches report a six month widespread illness in Iowa towns diagnosed by a Marshalltown physician as yaws rather than smallpox. Symptoms include limb pains debility flat eruptions that progress to quarter sized pustules with a yellow crust. The disease is communicable and has caused two deaths.
A three year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Philips, died after drinking a large can of kerosene found while playing. The child was near an old can of paint half full of coal oil and is not expected to survive.
Fire destroys the Frank Lord residence four miles east of Ione City with Mrs. Lord inside ella unable to save belongings. The new dwelling valued at 2890 dollars and all household goods are a total loss.
A compact note points out many men chase wealth through schemes but fail due to a single obstacle. The statement reflects caution about ill advised plans and common pitfalls.
Six delegates from the Mothers Congress will present reports on the Des Moines session at a Muscatine public meeting in the Presbyterian church Monday at 4 PM. Speakers include Mrs. Wells on Child Saving, Dr Crisman on emotions, and Prof O Shea on religious training, with remarks on Colored Mothers Clubs and organized motherhood.
The board of education met in regular session with President Hunt presiding and all members present. Minutes of two prior meetings were read and approved. Bills considered and ordered paid to Berry Math J M Appel D C Heath Co Thompson Bros Sylvan Plumly W D Goldsberry Iowa Telephone Co McBride & Cone J B Dougherty Muscatine Electric Ry Co. The invitation of Rev Herr of the First Congregational church was accepted and the secretary told to notify him. Messrs Weaver and Maddock addressed the directors per permission.
The Maynard Merrill and Silver Burdette publishers are asked to postpone adopting advertised books for a month while the president, Superintendent Witter, principals, and teachers review merits and report at the next meeting. The Ginn Co arithmetic contract may be reconsidered. All schools to dismiss for the year on Wednesday June 6.
Real estate transfers for the week ending June 1 1900 include Henry Geiss et ux to Geo J Peck for lot 34 block 16 Park priced at 6000. Titus & Jackson to Eliza Noet lich for west half of lot 8 8 block 19 Ogilvie addition Muscatine priced 5000. J E McElroy et ux to Adolph Welk for 550 feet of lot 1 block 104 Muscatine priced 3900. Kate E Bierry and business to Circle and Dora A Potter for east 50 feet of north 150 feet of lot 9 Carsaddan's addition Muscatine priced 145000. Ida M Mackley and business to Alta Caster for lot 4 block 1 Demorest's addition Muscatine priced 8000. Rachel Davidson et al to Chas C Spring for 70 acres in sections 33 and 34 two 76 r2w. 1900.
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