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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
Fire Creek West Virginia March reports reveal the Red Ash drift explosion traps miners and kills or entombs dozens. Rescue efforts face blocked entrances and structural debris as the death toll rises toward seventy five with about one hundred men in the mine at the time.
Mrs. McDaniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S H Joiner, awakened as a burglar bent over her bed. She pretended to sleep, then alerted authorities after the thief left. Traced five miles to Janesville, footprints in snow visible. The robber, not yet arrested, was described as smelling of whisky. Losses include $35, a silver watch, and clothing.
In Belleville Michigan on March 7 a dust explosion and fire partially destroyed the garbage works of the Detroit Sanitary company at French's Landing. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars covered by insurance. Several men were burned including Charles Wollenburg of Romulus Marvin H Chamberlain of Detroit and Stephen Wilson foreman of the works.
Weyerhauser Wisconsin March 7 A 113 year old Santa Rosa California resident Drew Joseph Thompson travels to attend Irene Tibbits great granddaughter's wedding near the town. He comes with grandsons Vardin and Elmer Thompson aged 62 and 59. Springfield Illinois March 7 Attending physicians report Governor Tanner shows improvement sleeping six hours straight and able to sit up briefly. San Francisco March 7 Transit ships Warren and Grant bring General Joe Wheeler his daughter and niece Miss Davis plus Lieutenant Commander Greggs from Manila.
Philadelphia reports the death of Representative A. C. Harmer known as the Father of the House at age 7. The notice states he died last night in Philadelphia on March 6.
Senate demand for full court martial record of Adjutant General Corbin prompts War Department estimate of a week to copy. Corbin appeals to Senator Davis for immediate review of his 38 year service and hints at resignation if unworthiness is found.
Washington March 7 amid little fire in the Senate the conference report on the financial bill passed 44 to 26 after a near two week delay only four speeches were made including Aldrich's. The roll call listed 26 nays led by Alien Bacon Bate Butler Chandler Chilton Clark of Montana Clay Cockrell Culberson Harris Heitfeld Jones of Arkansas Jones of Nevada Kenney McLaurin Martin Morgan Pettigrew Pettus Rawlins Sullivan Talliaferro Teller Tilhman Tuner.
Jacob Moler of Merrill returned from Emil Theilman camp in a raving state after drinking heavily. He claimed 100 devils pursued him and attempted to kill himself in a city hall corridor using a cuspidor, stopped by the janitor. Chin Gat, a Chinese resident of West Superior for 18 months, was ordered deported by U S court officials for lacking a residence certificate.
A House resolution by Levy of New York proposes that the customs for the island of Cuba deduct 25 percent from monthly receipts until the United States recoups total expenditures on Cuba during the war with Spain and since. General Corbin as Lawton fund treasurer issued a $98,482.07 check to Mary C. Lawton, transferred at Riggs National Bank in the presence of Mrs. Lawton and bank officials.
In Janesville Wisconsin on March 7 two young attorneys clashed after a case in justice court. One bit the other’s ear and was later knocked out with an uppercut. Several apologies have been exchanged on both sides.
Chippewa Falls March 7 Mark Melvill an Electric Light Co electrician had his hand and arm badly burned after contact with an arch dynamo. He was unconscious for about an hour and may lose the use of his hand.
Deputy Game Warden Loveless arrested Joe Litzman and Joe Woodall at Newton for violating state game laws. Litzman had sixty nine quail and Woodall forty five. Minimum fine is twenty five dollars per bird.
Eleven residents from Racine faced a long Sunday after their Milwaukee Racine electric car became stuck in a large snow drift eight miles from Racine. They endured hours before rescue.
Sioux City march report notes Kack Mc Crystal charged with the murder of John F. Robson was arraigned in the police court but requested a transfer to a justice court. McCrystal declares his innocence and protests the charge.
Crystal Falls Michigan March 7 John Mangerson a Swedish miner was blown to pieces by a dynamite blast in the mine He failed to escape his wing after lighting the fuse and perished in the explosion.
London reports the Lords and Commons authorize a 35 million pound loan by a 161 to 26 vote. Boer prisoners arrive in Cape Town as debate over Rhodes and annexation intensifies. Dispatches note Roberts prepares for renewed operations while Steyn contemplates retreat and possible peace overtures.
Berlin March 7. The meat inspection bill remains a press focus ahead of a Reichstag debate. the meat committee finished work and government officials argue against equal inspection for foreign and domestic meats. Critics warn of import bans and impacts on the US-Germany treaty and shipping. Berlin sources say officials see threats to national honor if the bill is not favorable.
An old ad notes laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. Sold for 26 cents.
Mrs Pearl Greenbaum wife of a grocer at 5 Sangamon street and Max Greenfeldt owner of a second hand store at 191 West Lake street eloped to unknown destination. Greenbaum says he is left penniless with three children and alleges theft of 3500 dollars and 1000 dollars in jewelry. Greenbaum offers 1000 dollar reward and descriptions with pictures will be circulated nationwide.
The President told callers at the White House that Porto Rico should have free trade with the United States, but questioned the constitutional basis. He supported a House tariff plan returning revenues to the island, aligning with congressional view. Separately, Governor Lind dismissed Frank Metcalf as Hennepin county register of deeds over malfeasance involving loss and replacement of a deed.
The ways and means panel discussed the French reciprocity treaty at length and informally agreed to send the measure to the committee for revenue review before Senate action. Secretary Root drafted the Porto Rican tariff bill but backed free trade for Porto Rico, while the Sugar Refining Co. cut prices by ten cents per hundred pounds across all sugars, halving the usual five cent step.
Bangor Maine March 7 Professor F L Harvey of the University of Maine shot and killed himself at his home in Orono. He had been suffering from mental troubles resulting from over work.
Mrs Frances M Wolcott wife of Senator Wolcott wins a divorce on grounds of desertion. Mary E Gower also granted a divorce from William H Gower in Janesville Wisconsin. this is their second split. Other notes include Arbor and Bird day proclaimed in Wisconsin and a Detroit club purchase by James D Burns and George T Stallings.
In Washington a 16 month old boy recovered from a running neck sore after three doctors called it scrofula and prescribed medicines. Hood's Sarsaparilla was given and the sore healed. a relapse occurred and again Hood's Sarsaparilla cured it. Testimonials from Mus. Nettie Coase and N. B. Seerry praise the remedy.
A young man considers Cosgrove's latest fashion loom offerings in Cheviots Herringbone and Oxford greys. Shoppers are urged to order suits or spring coats now and enjoy light weight woolens for ladies suits jackets or skirts.
Elizabeth Harlan D O a graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo permanently located at 319 West Second street Diseases of ladies and children especially Osteopathy is the latest discovery in the healing art and has cured thousands of cases pronounced incurable by other practitioners If you have tried all other systems and have failed to get relief do not give up but investigate Osteopathy CONSULTATION FREE Reference Some of Muscatine's most prominent people.
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