Botha and Kitchener Hold Long War Conference
In Middleburg and Dunkirn, Kitchener and Boers led by Botha met to discuss terms to end the war. Kruger remains obdurate while Steyn DeWet and Vilken are expected to keep fighting. London reports Boer casualties and scattered forces as French chases Botha and Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Kitchener
Botha
Middleburg
Dunkil
Kruger
Amsterdam
Holland
Steyn
DeWet
Vilken
London
Lichtenburg
Celliers
de Wet
French
Myers
Mary Barger Sues Schroeder Lands Verdict Against Her
Miss Mary Barger sued John Schroeder in Justice Eversmeyer’s court over 35 dollars for room care from July 1899 to November 1900 and 3 dollars loaned. The jury found for Schroeder, with Barger ordered to pay trial costs. The defendant claimed 1 dollar weekly for washing and care, and repayment of the loan. a prior venue change preceded the trial. The plaintiff was the same woman who shot at Schroeder two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barger
John Schroeder
Eversmeyer
Schroeder
Justice Howe
Henry F. Kurriger
H. L. Seefeldt
J. J .Coady
L. H. van Dyke
Glenn Wallace
John Boke
Charley Hanley
J. C. Coster
Mr. Schroeder
Black residents die in related scaffold incident in Richmond
In Richmond Arkansas at 4:30 this morning Kirby Gray William J Johnson and Henry Brooks Black residents died in related scaffold incident. Gray and Johnson fatally harmed the bridge watchman of the Kansas City Southern on the Red River while Brooks fatally harmed an old Black person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Kirby Gray
William J. Johnson
Henry Brooks
Richmond
Gray
Johnson
Kansas City
Red River
Brooks
Slaughter House Burned in West Liberty Fire
The Gibson and Richards slaughter house at West Liberty was totally consumed by fire about 2 this morning. Origin unknown after a little remained last evening. Loss estimated at about 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
March
Gibson and Richards
Paris Gibson Elected U S Senator in Montana
Helena Mont March 8 Paris Gibson a Democrat from Great Falls was elected United States senator by the Montana legislature after a night session of unusual excitement. The body had been deadlocked since the first day. Gibson was born in New Hampshire and moved to Montana in 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Paris Gibson
Great Falls
United States
Montana
New Hampshire
Death of British Nobleman in Pittsburgh Hospital
Cecil Sherbrooke Beaumont Howland known as C B Howland dies at Allegheny General Hospital after typhoid fever. He worked as superintendent at a Pressed Steel Car department in McKeesport Rocks and lodged at Sayers Hotel for a year. His true identity as a British earl and Knight of the Garter was uncovered posthumously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cecil Sherbrooke
Beaumont Howland
Earl of Wargrave
Britain
Allegheny General Hospital
C. B. Howland
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKeesport Rocks
Sayers’ Hotel
Allegheny
England
Howland
Sayers
Letts' Only Butcher Otto Schmitz Expands Shop News
Otto Schmitz, Lettsville’s popular butcher, and his wife visited Muscatine today. The Letts shop, long known for quality meat, has added a groceries department to run on the same honest, excellent standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schmitz
Lettsville
Muscatine
The
Journal
Letts
Mr. Schmitz
Schmitz
Letts and
Kaiser Improving Says Official Bulletin
Berlin reports the Kaiser’s condition is satisfactory with no wound inflammation or fever. He telegraphed Prince Henry that he looks as if he had just returned from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Berlin
House of Deputies
Prince Henry
Humphrey for Judge Nominated in Illinois
Washington March 7 The president named J Otis Humphrey for district judge of Southern Illinois and Thomas Worthington a Southern Illinois attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Washington
J. Otis Humphrey
Southern
Ilinois
Thomas Worthington
Million Dollar State Exhibit Bill Passed by House
The Missouri House sent to engrossment a bill appropriating $1,000,000 for a state exhibit at the St. Louis world’s fair. The measure drew a near unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Sanger Named Assistant Secretary of War
Washington March 8 President selects William Cary Sanger of New York as assistant secretary of war to succeed George D. Meiklejohn of Nebraska who has held the post for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Cary Sancer
New York
George Dpd. Meiklejohn
Nebraska
Coal Heavers Strike Shuts Cedar Rapids Shops
In Cedar Rapids March 9 the coal heavers of the B. C. R. & N. shops joined strikers this morning. The shops are practically idle and neither side yields in the labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
March
Wreck at Mediapolis clashes trains in rear-end crash
The RB C R N passenger engine crashed into the rear of the Foxflyer at Mediapolis yesterday, tearing away the rear platform and disrupting service. Washington Indiana reported the incident with preliminary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mediapolis
Reach and Bowers Minstrels Delight Grand Audience
Reach and Bowers Minstrels performed to a full Grand Theatre last evening delivering consistent humor and strong audience appeal. The show kept patrons laughing throughout, earning praise for its entertaining quality and crowd response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reach & Bowers Minstrels
Senators eye deadlocks as Hanna denies withdrawal plea
New York March 8 Senators Hanna and Payne discuss senatorial deadlocks in Delaware and Nebraska. Hanna denies sending a message to Addicks urging withdrawal to aid electing two Republicans. Payne says no candidates offered and departs for the Mediterranean with his family. Also named to the Naval Observatory board are McKelway Hall Harper Pickering Young Stone and John W Miller as Register of the Land Office. Senate caucus says committees will not reorganize before December and adjournment is likely tomorrow or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanna
Payne
Republican National Committee
Delaware
Nebraska
Addicks
National Committee
Mediterranean
Washington
Naval Observatory
Senate
Senate Republican Caucus
Fay Bennison Birthday Party For Eighteenth Year
Fay Bennison entertained a group of his young gentlemen friends Wednesday evening for his eighteenth birthday. Guests included Horace Husted Albert Othmer Chas Little Maynard Thompson Homer Junkin Henry Sawyer and Raymond Titus. The Ancient Order of Hibernians plans St. Patrick's Day events with music recitations and Judge Wade's lecture The Exile at Grand Opera House. Miss Ida Hartman hosted a pleasant party at 1155 Hershey Avenue with games socializing and warm wishes on the hostess’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Bennison
Horace Husted
Albert Othmer
Chas. Little
Maynard Thompson
Homer Junkin
Henry Sawyer
Raymond Titus
St. Patrick's Day
Order of Hibernians
Wade
Iowa City
Ida Hartman
Hershey Avenue
Birthday Surprise For Miss Roberta C Tamisiea
Miss Roberta C. Tamisiea was surprised by a large group of friends at her East Sixth Street home on Wednesday night for her 18th birthday. An excellent supper was served and the evening was merry as a marriage bell. Guests departed wishing her many happy returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta C. Tamisiea
East Sixth Street
Des Moines Leader Plans Rail Line Meeting in Grinnell
Des Moines Iowa City and Eastern Railroad promoters D B Lyons and F M Hubbell announce a Grinnell meeting to organize the line. Attendees from Des Moines Colfax Newton Montezuma Iowa City Williamsburg and other towns expected. About $20 000 already subscribed with double that on offer for construction funding and stock issuance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, March
Des Moines, Iowa City & Eastern Railroad Company
Grinnell
D. B. Lyons
F. M. Huboell
Lyons
Messrs. Lyons
Hubbell
Des Moines
Colfax
Newton
Montezuma
Iowa City
Williamsburg
Millersburg
Deep River
Muscatine
Des Moines, Towa City & Eastern
State v Lyons Petit Jury Dismissed in Iowa Case
The state of Iowa case against Lyons was continued to the April term and the petit jury discharged. Costs during the current term were high with $1,195.40 paid to petit jurors and salesmen for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Lyons
Carnegie Boosts Davenport Library Donation to 75000
Carnegie increased his gift to the Davenport Library from 50900 to 75000 dollars. The announcement brings joy to Davenport and raises hopes for Muscatine's Musser Public Library committee which has sought a similar donation from the steel magnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Davenport
March
Musser Public Library Committee
Muscatine
Steel King
Harrison Rests Easy as Doctors Say No Danger
Indianapolis physicians report General Harrison rests comfortably this morning and declare there is no danger. The medical update follows his recent illness and reassures allies and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harrison
Ladies Aid Society sews and dines at Batterson home
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First M. E. church held an all day sewing session at Mrs. S. M. Batterson's East Front Street home. A turkey dinner at noon and an afternoon program followed with recitations, duets, and piano selections. Fifty ladies attended and reported an enjoyable time. The Sophomore class met at Raymond Titus's house for a social evening with an essay, piano solos, readings, and a cartoon display by Tom Wilton, followed by a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First M. E. Church
S. M. Batterson
East Front Street
Georgia Warren
Misses True Batterson
Silvia Robertson
Mmes. Robertson
Eckles
Raymond Titus
Cora Hopkinson
Bessie Dealing
Gertrude Herr
Mabel Warner
Eugene Williamson
Homer Junkin
Tom Wilton
February Weather Highlights from 1901 Report
The 1901 February records show a maximum of 41 degrees and a minimum of 13 below zero with a mean of 17.59. It notes the warmest February in 62 years, 1882, at 36.42 and the coldest February, 1875, at 10.10. Barometer ranged 28.88 to 29.80 inches. precipitation 1.62 inches. 50 year mean rainfall 1.72 inches. wettest February 5.80 inches in 1857. driest 0.10 inch in 1846. Signed by Mrs. J. P. Walton, Muscatine, March 3rd, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Walton
Muscatine
March Sth
Iowa Delegation Debates Federal Appointments
The Iowa delegation met in Senator Allison's committee room to discuss federal posts in the state. They agreed to no broad changes, with possible moves on Collector Kemble and U S attorney McMillan, while Rumple urged Kemble's favor. If Gen George Stone resigns, Judge Smith would name a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington
Hawkeye
Iowa
Allison
Rumple
Kemble
McMillan
United States
Weaver
Nichols Man Spends Night in City Returns Home on Morning Train
Ben Black of Nichols spent the night in the city and returned to his home on the morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Black
Nichols
City
Halstead and Son Reliable Painter and Paper Hangers
Halstead and Son are the reliable painter and paper hangers. Tel. 4134.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead and Son
Rain Tonight Cold Saturday forecast from Chicago
Chicago sent a special weather note in March detailing rain tonight and a likely east portion Saturday. Cooler Saturday with southerly winds shifting to a northwest gale.
Runaway horse injures mail carrier on East Hill bridge
Thomas Neilson a local mail carrier was crossing the high bridge on East Hill when his driven horse became frightened and bolted. The horse rammed a hayrack throwing the cart occupants to the ground. Nelson sustained bad bruises but no broken bones and was taken home with Dr Dean attending. The passenger escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Neilson
East Hill
High Bridge
Eliza
Ill
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Dean
Local notes from Muscatine and surrounding towns
Mrs Hillis Ady of West Liberty is in the city. Fred Mark came from Chicago on the midnight train. Walter Johnson of Wilton spent yesterday in town. Art Lawrence now at 109 East Fifth. Geo B Jackson offers grey goods for spring suits. Mrs Cornelius Toohey is sick with tonsillitis. W L Van Meter of Tipton was a business visitor yesterday. John Boruff from Eliza Kl visited. Cc D Eaton, formerly of the Wilton Review, called in Muscatine. John Miller departs for Kisle to visit his daughter. Mr and Mrs F H Daniels of Letts were in town. Irving Gallagher of Washington visiting J W Gallagher. Mrs A J Hurlbut and children to Nichols for a day. Mrs Henry Giester came from Topeka to visit Hon J L Giester. W France of Illinois City was in town today. Mr and Mrs Henry Frack arrive from Chicago. Mrs E P Ingham returns to Wilton after a few days in the city. Mrs M Drozdowitz of Chicago changes cars at this place for Kalona. A thief stole skins from Greenblatt Bros on East Second, unknown thief. A D Shaw of Kalona arrived from Wisconsin and left for home.
Slavery Allegation Shocks Anderson County
Anderson County grand jury reported to Judge Bennett that negroes were held in stockade camps under voluntary contracts and no felonies. They named J. S. Fowler P. B. Allen and W. G. Hammond as accused false imprisoners, marking a charge against leading local planters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Fowler
P. B. Allen
W. G. Hammond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schoeder
Justice Court
Arkansas
Slaughter House
Gibson and Richards Building
Clarke
Kaiser
Humphrey
ST. Louis Fair
Missouri
Sanger
Root
New Yorker
Hanna and
Board
J. W. Miller
the Land Office
Nell
Petit Jury
J. M. Kemble
MocMillan
Sammis
Stone
George Stone
Mt. Pleasant
United States Bank
Smith
Ninth
Des Moines Register
Chicago
Mrs. Hillis Ady
Fred Mark
Walter Johnson
Wilton
Art Lawrence
East Fifth Street
Geo. B. Jackson's
Cornelius Toohey
W. L. van Meter
Tipton
John Boruff
Cc. D. Eaton
Wilton Review
John Miller
Kisle
F. H. Daniels
Irving Gallagher
Brother
J. W. Gallagher
A. J. Hurlbut
Henry Giester
Topeka
J. L. Giester
W. France
Ilinois City
Henry Frack
E. P. Ingham
M. Drozdowitz
Kalona
Greenblatt Bros
East Second Street
A. D. Shaw
Wisconsin
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