John Bull mocks Uncle Sam in English gossip column
English society magazine depots harsh views on Americans as ignorant barbarians except for Boston and New York. It highlights Mrs Johnson's letters from Muscatine and surveys Washington society through descriptions of Choate, Roosevelt, and Whitelaw Reid, noting receptions, class divisions, and Anglo dismissiveness.
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John Bull
Uncle Sam
Washington
Holland
Kentucky
America
Ambassador Choate
Whitelaw Reid
United States
France
Paris
Reid
Miss Mills
New York
Micky Flynn
Pat Sweeney
New York Tribune
New York State
Court of St. James
Cincinnati
Talleyrand
Mr. Reid
Madison Avenue
White Plains
Westchester County
Greatest Swindle of the Century in France
An 20 year securities fraud tale unravels as Therese Daurignac Humbert held a $20 million estate via a sealed strong box. Courts, creditors, and fraud accusations collide while witnesses reveal an empty box containing only a jewel case, copper coins, and a button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert-Crawford
Paris
Martinique
Toulouse
Therese Daurignac
Robert Henry Crawford
Nice
America
Mile. D.aurignac
M. Humpert
Marie
Therese
Madame Humbert
Crawford
Bank of France
Chamber of Deputies
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Humberts
Europe
Humbert
France
Former Muscatiner Writes from the Coast
A Muscatine correspondent in Los Angeles reflects on change, progress, and growth of Western cities. He recalls early street work and railroad projects, lists pioneering locals, notes massive Pacific coast expansion, and cites Los Angeles population growth from 11,000 in 1882 to over 125,000 by 1900. He observes rising property values, describes pricey front foot purchases, and mentions ongoing construction, with a continuation hinted on page 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Muscatine
Tipton & Anamosa
Bourne
Simon G. Stein
J. B. Dougherty
Jacob Butler
Benj. Hershey
H. W. Moore
Henry O'Connor
D. C. Richman
W. H. Stewart
Richard Musser
J. G. Gordon
Joseph Bridgman
Chester Weed
Joseph Bennett
Pacific Coast
America
Globe
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific States
New England
Pasadena
Pomona
Santa Ana
Sea Shore
4Th and
Spring Street
Africa’s Trade and Gold Regions Highlight 1901 Monograph
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports Africa’s commerce at about $700 million with imports at $429.5 million and exports $264 million. Britain dominates trade through colonies and shipping. Egypt and Algeria show shared influence. Kimberley diamonds and Witwatersrand gold fields drive vast output, with South Africa remaining the world’s top gold producer despite wartime disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Africa
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
England
Cape Colony
Natal
Egypt
Great Britain
Algeria
France
United States
Europe
North America
Asia
South
Oceania
South America
N. America
Uni
Kimberley
Cape Town
Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
Rhodesia
Annual Maccabee Picnic at Oskaloosa
The Iowa Central Railway runs a special Muscatine to Oskaloosa train at 6:30 a.m. for 1.50 round trip to the Maccabee Picnic. The event on June 19 promises Iowa’s largest order gathering with addresses, band music, and athletic events. Flyers or local ticket agents provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway
Muscatine
Order
Iowa
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Boston
Chicago
S. M. John
Son of Muscatine
Ger
West
White House
Cyrus
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Dine Frederic
Mime
Humber
Coun- Humberts
Rockey Mountains
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