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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
Special to the Journal from London June 8 reports little British news on South Africa. Boers remain unreconciled after Pretoria loss, with prisoners moved to a location near Lydenburg to press for favorable surrender terms. Kruger is at Machadrop and Boer forces appear to be regrouping there.
Cape Nome advices from March 18 report winter discoveries of rich gold bearing quartz. A ledge through Note Hill assayed at $750 a ton, with the hill described as a solid mass of gold bearing quartz. A similar strike near Port Clarence promises large yields. Agent Kimball predicts Nome region output may reach a hundred million dollars in two years. A rush to Cape Nome followed as the steamship Victoria carried 649 passengers to the region.
Congress is largely empty in Washington on June 8 as many members depart for seaside resorts or New York awaiting the Philadelphia National Convention. Speaker Henderson remains, undecided about attendance, while the Capitol sits nearly deserted after the recent partisan strife.
An explosion of gas in a Gloster Ohio mine today left 300 men inside. Three are confirmed dead and several others were rescued barely conscious as attempts to enter the burning pit to recover bodies failed.
Washington June 8 The Senate committee on Cuban affairs will not visit Havana this summer to pursue investigations. Democratic members want the trip believing progress will be made with less trouble and expense, while Republican members cannot due to political and business engagements making the visit impossible at this time.
Plaille California June 8 Zachary Samwaa rancher shot and killed his wife and son and the infant of the latter, seriously wounded the child's mother, then held officers at bay with a revolver before a posse captured him. Authorities say mental instability due to domestic troubles.
New York June 8 Dun's Review reports May failures were the largest for that month in records, with only six of eighty months showing as large liabilities. The survey notes contradicting but encouraging signs as no commercial credits were marred by failures.
General E S Otis arrived in Chicago from San Francisco and said the war in the Philippine Islands is at an end though troops will be needed there for some time. He doubted Aguinaldo's death and praised American soldiers while en route to Rochester and Washington to report to the President.
Readable notices promote Saturday Market offerings at St. John's and Angersbachs with pineapples cherries strawberries wax beans peas cucumbers and new potatoes. Multiple shops including Hartman Ellman M W Wheeler Adam Hild and L Angersbachs Cash Grocery showcase fresh fruits vegetables and dairy. A Wo mans Society quarterly meeting of the First Presbyterian church is set for tomorrow at 3 30 in Mrs Collins home.
Tientsin reports British Marines and Blue Jackets blocked from train to Pekin despite offer to repair track. Twenty five Marines waiting for dispatch. French warships arrived at Takus and Jean Bart and a Russian ship also noted. Reports claim 4000 Boxers surrounded 1500 Chinese troops near Yong Tsun with 500 Boxer deaths, though claims may be exaggerated. Fighting near Roast twenty miles from Pekin corridor continues with Chinese forces reportedly defeated near Paoting Fu.
Dispatch from Admiral Kempf at Taku says a battle occurred near Tientsin between Chinese troops and Boxers yesterday with a large number of Boxers expected to reach Tientsin tomorrow. London reports England has landed 400 Marines amid Boxer outrages drawing attention. State Department fears Boxers may seize Pekin as dispatches warn of unsettled fighting near Yong Tsun and Pekin.
John Barrett, a former minister to Siam and China expert, says a major New York exporter with millions in China trade has been instructed by Chinese agents to follow their cable directions for all future shipments. He warns trade is badly upset and prospects are uncertain, noting most shipments go to the Boxer region.
The Boston Store advertises a special Saturday sale with summer corsets in multiple styles from 50c to 1.00, wash kid gloves, white chamois gloves, hosiery and underwear at low prices, including children and gents options, plus silk hose and jersey vests, all sizes available in Muscatine county.
A Moscow backed Russian editorial denounces the Dowager Empress of China for alleged unrest in the Far East. It appels for her forcible removal and for Pekin to be occupied by a strong European force to dictate terms to Tsung Li Yamen.
A special train with 230 motormen and conductors from the eastern cities arrived at St. Louis Union Station. Police, detectives, and a sheriff’s posse guarded the scene amid no demonstrations. The transit company plans to staff cars day and night. riots and a policeman shooting continued as militia pressure grows.
Tom Sharkey and Kid Ruhlin will clash in a 25 round bout at Coney Island on June 26 with 69 percent of the gate receipts to the winner. The event follows other boxing plans and recent withdrawals, including McCoy canceling a June 25 fight to protect his health.
In St Louis on June 8 Annie Swez, Annie Klasek, and Mary Trauire pleaded guilty to assault and battery for tearing Pauline Hensel’s clothes after she exited a Transit car. Each girl, all under 18, received a two year sentence to reform school.
Rome reports the Pope improving after a night's rest but cancels Saturday reception and Sunday's Papal visit to St Peter's, fueling rumors of utter prostration.
Chicago June 8 report indicates Iowa will have fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Cooler temperatures are expected in the eastern parts while the northwest may see warmer conditions tonight.
Washington June 8 The Anti Imperialistic League adopted a resolution protesting the planned Rochester New York arrival celebration for General Otis. It contends federal troops costing about eighty thousand dollars would be spent to honor Otis, an expenditure the group deems insulting to the people. War Department estimates the Rochester reception will cost about sixty thousand dollars.
A cloudburst drenched Lafayette Indiana delaying all passenger trains as the Wabash Monon and Big Four lines saw tracks undermined and covered with gravel. Main street flowed like a river and the Mechanical Laboratory at Purdue University was struck by lightning but the fire was quickly extinguished.
Special to the Journal reports cattle receipts around 1 500 with strong demand. Texans: 4.00 5.00, stock 2.75 4.19. Hogs receipts near 25 000 with mixed loins and higher hides, heavy 5.15 5.25. Sheep receipts about 1 000 with steady demand. sheep 4.00 1.50, lambs 4.60 7.25.
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts at 2700 head up 5 cents with natives averaging 4.50 to 5.40 and Texans 3.90 to 4.20. hogs 18060 head up. top price 5.07 and bulk around 4.90 to 5.00. sheep 1200 head with muttons 4.50 to 5.65 and lambs 4.50 to 7.25.
The firemen uniform dance at the Armory last evening drew a large attendance and thanks are extended to neighbors and friends who aided in the bereavement. A Cham pion lose company grand ball also drew many firemen and friends with refreshments served and guests leaving after an early hour.
An unreadable grocery item listing notes Colfax carbonated and plain water ginger .40 and mentions vegetables like celery and iron rich foods. The fragmentary text also references a possible location or store name and partial pricing.
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