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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
8
The Senate showdown features Hale denouncing Britain's India aid while Perkins seeks memorial referral for East Indian relief. Hanna impressively debates tillman and Chandler on navy armor costs and Carnegie’s plate readiness amid sharp exchanges.
The dialogue centers on armor plate production with Tillman accusing rivals of market manipulation and Hanna defending the topic. Allen presses Hanna about personal manufacturing history, prompting a defiant exchange and audience reaction.
Teller accuses Hanna and Republicans of repeating 1896 practices by levying assessments on manufacturing firms and banks, including Colorado banks, to fund the campaign. Hanna denies, noting First National Bank of Denver as a Democratic fund recipient and a high official as its leader.
In a tense exchange, Hanna and Teller dispute the campaign funding sum, with the senator clarifying the amount was not $200,000 nor $100,000, ending the incident for the time. The dialogue centers on bank involvement and the questioned figure.
Census enumerator Henry Rossa visited the White House early, obtaining information from President after Secretary Cortelyou provided available data. The scene marked one of the district’s first enumeration calls of the day.
In Washington on June 2 the senate approved amendments to the military academy bill elevating General Miles to lieutenant general and General Corbin to major general and then passed the measure.
The anti trust constitutional amendment failed in Washington with 154 voting against and 135 in favor, failing to reach the two thirds required.
Des Moines June 2 Chris Jones clerk of the supreme court is accused of converting about 4300 dollars in fees for certified copies of supreme court opinions to his own use. The state claims 5500 dollars, while Jones says 4300 is authorized by statute and he kept prices low. He has expended 2600 dollars for clerk hire and risks a total loss of 8125 if the state collects. He has served five years and clerks reportedly have pocketed such fees. An attorney general in 1878 reportedly upheld their right to the money.
In Oshkosh on June 2 William Totz and wife left three girls at home. The children hitched a buggy to an old horse and rode away. The harness failed and the horse bolted dragging them. The 2 year old was crushed to death while a 4 year old and a 9 year old suffered serious injuries.
Public Prominer E M Pope closes the reorganized Allemania bank placing Deputy H C Koerner in charge. Depositors sue over losses as funds remain tied to the old organization with 188 549 90 dollars due on reorganization certificates.
London June 2. Jockey Tod Sloan receives severe reprimand from Epsom stewards after confusion at Tottenham corner during the Derby involving horses Prince of Wales Diamond Jubilee and Musket’s Chonering. J R Keen and Disguise II implicated for alleged crossing.
Thos Kelly, noted local logger, learned his camps on the west fork of the Chippewa River were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated around $5,000 as forest fires continue to rage in the woods north of the fork.
Three hundred workers at Joliet Illinois Great Western tin plate works will return to duties after two weeks of suspension caused by a strike over a discharge. The plant will be back in full operation on Monday.
At Columbus Wisconsin on June 1 Thomas Goodwin a Loss Lake saloonkeeper faced a hearing on a wife murder charge and was placed under five thousand dollars bail. The wife says he lured her to a well and caused her to fall in.
Rev. W. W. Thoburn Methodist bishop is ill with brain exhaustion after years of mission work in India. He remains a patient at Christ hospital in Cincinnati where Mrs Thoburn is also ill.
Frank Lyons and Albert Peck two prisoners in the county jail were held to the circuit court on bonds when they broke jail Thursday night by prying apart iron bars on the window. Sheriff Lovell offers a fifty dollar reward for their capture and return.
Michael Malauin died yesterday morning from complications after a finger scratch ten days earlier. He leaves a wife and six children.
J M Knox treasurer of the Indiana Jersey Cattle club was severely wounded when a setting hen pecked him in the eyes, dangerously injuring his sight in Tebanon Indiana on June 2.
Free Methodist churchgoers will attend a camp meeting at Waegner's grove four miles south of Elba Mitch June 13 to 20. A series of services will occur daily during the gathering.
Adrian Michigan report notes city total personal property assessment at 1 617 610 dollars, up 757 dollars from 1890, reflecting growth and new valuations.
A historic report recalls the town occupation and a fight between Imperial Yeomanry and the Boers. The account notes casualties and reflects on the action described by his lordship, highlighting the dangers faced by troops and the currency of the memory.
Telegrams from Lord Roberts report Johannesburg quiet with arms and ponies surrendered. Creusot gun captured with stores. Botha and 100 prisoners taken. casualties reported at Kroonstad-Lindley engagement. Union Jack hoisted as troops paraded and city duties continued under Dr Kraus.
In California near Raymond on June 4 two highwaymen stopped three Yosemite Stage and Turnpike stages along with a private conveyance and two soldiers. Major Rucker and Captain B B Wilcox with 67 cavalry arrived later unawares. The robbers escaped after taking $150 from a passenger and about $350 from each stage. mail and express matter were left intact.
Washington June 4 The senate approved a bill for extradition of criminals who fled to Cuba or the United States to the island under Cuban law. The measure is retroactive for Neoly and other implications. The session closed with tributes to Rep Green Nebraska. The Battlefield anti trust bill faced a narrow House vote amid labor union exemptions. Navy support came from Mann Illinois. Alabama and Kansas members listed on an amendment draft alongside Kinots and others.
Topeka reports assistant state labor commissioner B P Scot, after surveying western Kansas wheat fields, says harvest will push field labor wages to about 3 50 a day within two weeks when harvest is in full swing.
The railway car repairers and railway freight handlers strike at Buffalo ends after a formal declaration on Saturday. The action had previously disrupted freight movements and rail yard operations across the area.
New York report says Thomas F. Miaco theatrical figure died in a city hospital and his nephew Clark Ball alleges he was drugged and robbed. Ball says Miaco always carried large sums. $10 000 or £12 000, yet at death only $400 was found. Robert Fulton of Chicago places Miaco in Chicago May 21 with $12 000 in a pocketbook. Coroner O Hanlon conducted an autopsy after Miaco recalled drinking on Fourteenth Street before falling in a Morton House stairway incident. Authorities continue a thorough inquiry with little new information.
Manila reports Major March and the Thirty third regiment gaining on Aguinaldo's party near La Gat on May 1. An officer believed to be Aguinaldo died after a clash. the body was removed by rebels. March pressed near La Gat May 19, seeing insurgents scatter. valuable papers and Aguinaldo's dairy captured with his saddled horse found.
William Searr thought demented, hurled his two year old daughter into a garbage box, then sat on lid. A passerby alerted police. child rescued and Searr arrested. Family resided at Christian Home for Workingmen, 416 Woest Harrison Street, while Mrs. Scarr was at work.
Democratic candidates and leading Indiana Democrats gather in Indianapolis for the state convention opening Tuesday afternoon. Samuel M. Ralston of the ban on is expected as permanent chairman, while John W. Kern of Indianapolis appears the front runner for governor.
Salt Lake Utah June 4 In the case of John Graham charged with unlawful cohabitation the jury Saturday returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation for mercy. Graham former postmaster at Provo Utah was removed by the president over polygamous charges.
Wayne county convention selects ninety six delegates to attend the Michigan state nominating convention at Grand Rapids June 27. Delegates are instructed to vote for D. M. Perry, ending a bitter fight between D. M. Ferry and Justus S. Stearns.
R L Smith of Edwardsville valued his blue eyed son at four and a half dollars and sold him to his wife Bessie C Smith in a witnessed transaction. In Kentucky, Sheriff Suter planned to seek a requisition for W Taylor extradition from Governor Beckham, who was away from the city.
Libson Wisconsin on June 4 reports the Bank of New Ialon owned by W. H. H. Cash was robbed at 2 am Saturday. Entry was gained through a back window and the safe front was blown out with nitroglycerine, with losses running into thousands of dollars.
John Clark Ridpath of Conditona New York was reported in the Presbyterian hospital in slightly emaciated condition but in critical danger according to staff on June 4.
Old guards from 1856 conventions in Pittsburg and Philadelphia are invited to this year’s event in Philadelphia. Fourteen known surviving delegates are named including Bryant Clark Edgerton and Upson. The mass meeting and historic notes recount Greeley’s moderation call and the 1856 Philadelphia start.
Washington June 4. Senator Jones head of the Democratic national committee faces sharp protests over Kansas City hotel charges for the upcoming convention. Delegates report $5 daily rooms at Coates House and a $50 parlor, with contracts stating four to seven July dates and possible pro rata extensions, prompting discussion of moving the convention to a different city.
World dispatch quotes William J. Bryar of Lincoln Neb on inviting Boers to America. He calls Boers industrious and liberty loving and hopes they join to help curb imperialism. He suggests they could replace some Republicans in opposing British policies.
Wharton Barker, nominated for president by the conservative wing of the People's party at Cincinnati on May 10, has sent his acceptance letter to the committee of activation.
London reports Mrs Gladstone is in a semi conscious state with strength weakening since the previous day.
A Chicago teachers group toured the Teachers Country Club grounds at Sand Lake five miles west of the area. The club seeks to convert the site into a natural park with a clubhouse cottages tennis croquet and fine bathing beaches. The surrounding area offers wild scenery several nearby lakes and abundant fishing. Many teachers plan private cottages as twenty dwellings are underway.
St Paul reports a novel divorce case: Mrs Violet Pace Kittson sues Alfred S Kittson son of Commodore Kittson. He inherits £150000 from estate, paid in two installments. one already spent. Suit cites cruel treatment and seeks alimony. Guardian appointed for Alfred amid questions of further action. Indianapolis notes Indian Democrats plan state convention with Kern and Darke competing for gubernatorial nomination. party strength and delegate selections noted.
Chicago June 4 report lists multiple games with scores in various cities. Notable results include Philadelphia 8 over Pittsburgh, Boston 17 over Louisville, Buffalo 1 Chicago 2, Minneapolis 12 Detroit 9, Milwaukee 3 Cleveland 9, and Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 45.
Gore a 22 year old farm laborer was arrested in Clear Lake Iowa at the request of Corning authorities on a bigamy charge. He admitted guilt and agreed to return with Sheriff Morris of Corning. A later note reported a four hour rain in Willow Creek area causing stock damage and crop harm.
Duke Gibson, at the Jonesboro shop, slipped on a rapidly turning circular saw and suffered a severe severing of his right forearm while at work.
The outline cites appointing Dani A. Ray as U S marshal in Hawaii, Dreyfus amnesty in France, a New York session of a national convention, a Kansas City strike response, Major Goodman reassigned to Manila, a Vatican fund deposit, plumage restrictions for hats, thefts in Costa Rica and Milwaukee, Senate debate on amnesty, arrests of W F Reeves, Princess Albert of Anmark in New York, rainfall in Missouri, and Arizona forest fires destroying 40 million feet of timber.
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