Army Canteen Evil Seeks Congressional Action Abroad
A National Temperance Society meeting urges memorials to Congress and the president to pass an anti canteen bill and to prohibit liquor imports in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. The resolution includes a legal provision forbidding minors in saloons and related penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
National Temperance Society and Publication House
McKinley
Congress
National Temperance Society
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
House
Senate
Democratic Dilemma in Bryan Shadow Over Platform
Washington observers report Democratic leaders fear clashing with public sentiment over free silver and the Chicago platform. Curtis notes mixed private opposition to Bryan and resistance to reaffirming the platform, with Gorman Smalley and others reluctant to speak publicly. Clark Howell urges a measured expansion plank echoing Cuba policy to appease Southern states and retain support for free coinage.
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William E. Curtis
Washington
Chicago Record
Curtis
Democratic National Committee
Free Silver
Chicago
Bryan
Democratic Party
Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Bradley D. Smalley
Vermont
Clark Howell
Georgia
Cuba
Senate
Nation decries American saloons in Philippines
President Schruman of the Philippine Commission deplores Americans who opened saloons in the Philippines saying the sight of intoxicated Americans disgusts Filipinos and harms U S reputation. Captain Frank M Wells echoes the critique noting liquor on transports and steamboats.
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Schruman
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Frank M. Wells
Tennessee Volunteers
Sheridan
Chicago
Nichols curfew ordinance limits minors under sixteen
Nichol s passes a curfew law restricting youths under sixteen from being on streets alleys public grounds or buildings after 8 p m during April through October and after 7 p m in the other months unless on an approved errand with parental or guardian consent, outlining penalties and exemptions.
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Nichols
Conesville reshuffles homes ahead of school board vote
The town lists residents moving into and out of multiple houses, including Thos. McCoy to Columbus Junction and J E Jean to a Muscatine vacated house. Next Monday election directs school directors to inspect schools, evaluate teachers, and secure a stable corps. Also note wedding of J F Coffin and Nettie McKee and local moves by Charles Wagner and Rosa Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. McCoy
Columbus Junction
J. E. Jean
Muscatine
Henry Bennett
Fredonia
Mr. Phillips
O. B. Knott
Squire Davis
Samuel Buser
N. Robinson
James Patterson
Fruitland
J. Norris
James P
Robert
J. F. Coffin
Nettie McKee
Charles Wagner
Henry Westerman
Chas. W
Rosa Neff
Port Allen
Porter
Samuel Creiger
F. van Camp
Wapello
T. Wehr
McCoy
Joe Siemen
Nichols
Mardi Gras Frenzy From Muscatine to New Orleans Capers
A Muscatine editor recounts a long rail journey to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, detailing stops in St. Louis and Cairo, early impressions of New Orleans parades, the Crescent City Club and Picay Club events, street pageantry, diverse revelers, and chaotic carnival atmosphere with vivid, non-graphic observations of crowds, streets, and local quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crescent City
Journal
Muscatine
Bend City
St. Louis
Eads Bridge
Union Depot
Uptown
Arkansas
Vermont
Indianapolis
Wbi
Chicago
Liquor Dealers’ Association
M. E
Sixteenth Street
P. E
Union Station
Cairo
Holly Springs
Illinois Central Station
Chas. L. Brecken
Crescent City Club
Picquay Club
King Rex
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending March 2 1900
Transactions include Ellen P Stafford to Henry J Dowling part of blocks 28 29 in West Liberty Jonathan Heirs of Phineas Nichols to Leonidas Beard lot 1 and 20 ft in block 24 First Add West Liberty and multiple other deeds across Muscatine Fairport and surrounding townships totaling numerous lots and tracts with varied sums listed for each transfer. Notable parties include Samuel J Dale John C Bierman Walcott Blakeslee Nellie Dusenbery Vera Heinley Cad Warner Cook Mary Lawler and several Smiths Rachows and Nicholses along with dates referenced to week ending Mar 2 1900.
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Ellen P. Stafford
Hus
Henry J. Dowling
Phineas Nichols
Leonidas A. Beard
West Liberty
Wm. C. Healey
Samuel J. Dale
O. L
A. Smalley
John C. Bierman
Smalley
South Muscatine
A. A Leysen
Walcott Blakeslee
Ogilvie
Muscatine
Philip E. Bailey
Geo. T. Pratt
A. Ball
Nellie
Paul Dusenbery
Vera Heinley
Fairport
Wm. McKenzie
Cad
Warner Cook
Susan M. Nichols
RB. F. Swickard
Nichols
Wapello Independent School Election Set for March
Wapello Independent District schedules annual school election for Monday March 11 with three directors to be chosen two to replace Lacy and Christie and one for the vacancy from William F Wiederrecht. Community reports a box supper in Cairo the favorite item sold for seven dollars and a plan to place the school on a three month financial trial with over 400 dollars already subscribed.
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Wapello Independent
Messrs. Lacy
Christie
Wm. F. Wiederrecht
Cairo
Wapello
Clara Keller
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. Keller
Wm. Wiederrecht
H. H. Plitt
Rush Foor
Burlington
Shafter Says Philippine Insurrection Largely Broken Yet Garrisons Needed
Maj. Gen. W. R. Shafter believes the Philippine insurrection is largely broken but warns that strong garrisons must be kept for several years to ensure stability.
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W. R. Shafter
Professor Worcester Lectures on Filipinos at Wisconsin
Prof Dean C Worcester lectured at the University of Wisconsin declaring the Filipinos incapable of self government. The address addressed governance and colonial policy in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean C. Worcester
University of Wisconsin
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Elnathan R. Carr
John Rachow
Agnes
Emma Rachow
Timothy Hawkins
T. W. Hawkins
Wm. L. Stinebaugh
Mary Lawler
R. M. Norris
D. C. McKee
Herman Reiner
Johan. Rachow
Richard Milholm
John
Wm. Reed
Chas
M. Patterson
Wm. Brownawell
August Martz
Adam Drumm
Henry Drumm
Frank X. Neff
Frank B. Neff
David McCurdy
Allen McCurdy
W& Se
Tise Cekiens Ees Ieun
Michael Resley
Lucius C. Healey
John R. Hirschman
Carter
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