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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
1
Victoria reports from June 7 that Japan fears imminent war with Russia as mobilization signals a major demonstration. Paris and Berlin dispatches deny Russian instigation of the Boxer uprising and suggest France and Britain may coordinate policy in China.
London dispatches say Russia aims to use the Boxer uprising as a pretext to gain power. Shanghai reports suggest the Russian minister in Pekin pressed China to ask Russia for aid, a sign diplomats see as Russia's intent to rise.
Washington reports argue Russia masterminded the Boxer revolt to force Chinese upheaval and seize Peking. Empress Tsi An is described as pro-Russian and dangerous, with Germany Britain and Japan uniting to resist. Diplomatic observers expect no immediate war, but fear Russia’s long reach if Qing rule weakens further.
Archie Smith of Storm Lake announces his candidacy for secretary of state. County Attorney Fred Schultz says Smith has county and regional support and will be the next secretary. Schultz also notes Senator Hobart’s late entry splits the Eleventh district and signals a heated campaign.
The Nebraska Supreme Court assessed fines of 500 dollars plus costs against the Omaha Bee Publishing Co. for contempt for criticizing a court rehearing in the Omaha Fire and Police Commission case. Editor Rosewater’s individual sentence was deferred until the court’s next sitting.
In Lima Ohio on June 7 an exchange of gunfire in railroad yards left Officer Goebel mortally wounded and one robber dead. Officers Goebel and Sullivan confronted three highway robbery suspects. after a brief gunfight the suspects fled and a body was found hours later.
A Washington dispatch says Rear Admiral Schley and the South Atlantic Squadron including the Chicago Montgomery and Wilmington are ordered from Rio Janeiro to Montevideo. The move aims to position the fleet closer to Cape Horn in case a Chinese squadron moves toward the Orient. The Wilmington and Montgomery are noted as suited for service in Chinese waters.
Indianapolis June 7 W S Taylor denies reports that he has quit the Kentucky governor race He plans to travel to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh where the Lotus club will host a reception and escort him to the convention
Guatemala City June 7. President Cabrera's cabinet has resigned and a new one composed of young liberal progressive men has been named to develop his policy of progress and expansion.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were feted in the rotunda of the Statehouse in Columbus Ohio on June 7 as part of a notable reception honoring their trip and purpose.
June reports say Gov. Stephens rejected militia calls while Philadelphia and Baltimore workers head to St. Louis to man street cars. Unionists quit while fears of a pitched battle rise as 300 plus replacements travel by rail and police prepare for possible clashes.
Washington reports describe a stalled naval appropriation bill as House members argue over ocean surveys funding. The Senate and House clash leads to repeated adjournment delays while Cannon and Dayton push rival provisions. A late vote approves the naval bill clearing the way for final adjournment. Transit unrest erupts in St Louis with police deploying riot squads as cars run after dark.
June 7 dispatches describe Tang Lu clashes with nine cannons seized and three boxers killed. Telegraphs cut, villages burned, trains halted. Pekin hosts 500 foreign troops with ten guns. European militia formed in Tien Tsin. Western navies prepare to reinforce Kempf as calls for Marines rise.
John Leutje, driver for H. J. Witt Bottling Works, hanged himself at 12:30 PM Wednesday in the rear of the bottling plant on West Front Street. He used a rope, tied to a beam, and was found suspended about an hour later.
A detachment of thirty eight infantry under Captain Crenshaw was ambushed near Taal on southern Luzon. Crenshaw was seriously wounded and one private was wounded. The rebels were driven off with ten killed. The Americans were said to have been led into the ambush by a guide’s treachery.
In St Louis on June 7 three Bohemian girls are jailed for alleged complicity in last Saturday’s assault on Susie Hensel. Annie Skee first spoke, leading police to detain Mary Tratira and Annie Klar ek. Hensel identifies Tratira as the shirt remover. three men are also held on the same charge with no further details.
New York reports boxer Robert Fitzsimmons is diagnosed with an abscess on the left knuckle from a recent fight with Dunkhorst. Physicians say he may recover with rest and treatment.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition measure’s passage by Congress spurs strong local interest in funding. Many offers to increase and create subscriptions have already been made, signaling that completing the remaining million of the local fund will be easier than previously thought.
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Washington reports the light draught gunboat Helena has been ordered from the Philippines to join Rear Admiral Kempf at Taku. The move aims to support U S naval presence in the region amid tensions.
A marriage license was issued today to B. F. Counsil and Eva L. Laurence. Ao Nee et
Possible thunderstorms in Chicago forecast with fair spells tonight. Southeast portion expected storms this afternoon or night. Friday looks fair and cooler with calmer conditions.
Miss Mary Crocker daughter of the late Charles F. Crocker and Francis Burton Harrison wed at Tuxedo just after noon. The bride who inherits about 5 million planned a world tour with Miss Mary Scott as traveling companion. Scott became bridesmaid instead. reception followed at Mrs. Alexanders. The couple will take an extended foreign bridal tour.
In Milwaukee on June 7 the Federation of Women's Clubs rejected a move toward centralization by a vote of 43 to 236. The debate was lively with centralizers facing strong opposition.
Court records list multiple equity defaults including Elizabeth M Barnes versus Harry Barnes and Alice E La Frantz versus John M La Frantz. Guardianship cases name E C Nichols and Louisa Healley. A will in the Strobel estate is proved, and a guardian appointment is in progress for Isaac Dickerson case drawing local residents to West Liberty.
A warm spring afternoon in West Liberty drew interest to Fireman exercises, Y M C A field meet at the fair grounds, and a golf opening with heavy club presence. Chief Neibert received a rose bouquet from local ladies. Local residents J E McIntosh Howard Hise J W McElvary Jacon Feters James Vore Wt Hudson attended. Captain J W Clark of company M first Iowa, guest of Clarence Stafford, is noted for a distinguished military record from San Francisco drills and service in the Philippines.
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