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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
6
A proposed U S Senate bill introduced by John H Gear aims to halt commercial removal of young mussels and certain clams from U S waters. It sets size limits for species, imposes fines and jail terms, and restricts harvesting from February to July. The measure targets mussels and clamp species with strict penalties for violations.
Last evening at 7 30 Mr John Sterne man and Mrs Sue Zimmerman were married at 606 West Third street in a simple home wedding conducted by Rev Parry Thomas. Immediate family attended as Grace and Gertrude Musser sisters helped with ushering. The couple will honeymoon to Chicago and Palmer Beach before returning to 606 West Third street by May first.
Columbus Junction Iowa March 7 Cyril Carpenter longtime Oakland township resident died last Sunday in Eau Claire Wisconsin at age sixty six He was born in Chenango County New York and spent sixty years in the area The obituary notes his New York birth and long local ties
In Park Avenue community news the smallpox scare fades yet chickenpox continues among children amid vaccination debates and alleged misuse of health authority funds. Horace Herr preaches at Park Avenue M F church. Breckon to speak next Sunday. Mrs. Haines and Wm Halstead show improvement. Frank is reported well.
Friends and relatives gathered this afternoon to honor John Neibert Sr in a funeral at his home and the German Evangelical church. The service reflected respect and esteem for the deceased citizen as his mortal remains were laid in their eternal rest place.
A surprise party honoring Miss Bernick was held Monday evening at Jos Beh’s residence. Mrs Beh hosted about twenty guests who gathered at J T Jack’s then traveled to Beh’s home for games, music, and a late lunch around midnight.
In Dubuque Iowa March 7 at least 10000 people visited the remains of Archbishop Hennessy at St Raphael Cathedral today and tonight Cardinal Gibbons Archbishops Kane Swebach and Scannel attended. About 4000 priests were in the city by night with many condolence messages arriving from church leaders and laymen nationwide. Speaker Henderson sent a tribute and regrets.
Rev Father Toomey of the cathedral received a dispatch from D B Henderson noting the death of the Right Reverend Archbishop Hennessy. Henderson calls him a man of intellectual power a foremost orator an eminent divine and a respected Dubuque citizen mourned by all.
A Muscatine visitor reports a Letts smallpox scare that prompts quar antine talk and a sharp critique of alcohol’s role. The letter-writer links drunkenness to the shooting at Wrights restaurant and urges a community-wide response to abolish the liquor trade.
The health board met at Health Physician Schmidt’s office to tighten vaccine rules for school entry. Captain A K Raff received a letter from the State Board stating that compulsion is not allowed but admission may be refused for children lacking satisfactory vaccination evidence. The letter cites attorney general opinion and Judge Macy on the matter.
Captain W D Ament reports Johnston in Muscatine in poor health due to sciatic rheumatism after his work on west coast opera houses. Johnston plans to visit Muscatine in April to buy a site and start construction for a new building. If all goes well, the house should be ready by September.
The West Liberty murder trial verdict sparks consternation among residents. A large mass meeting gathered in the opera house on Saturday afternoon to vent righteous indignation, as hooting and yelling accompanied the crowd's reaction.
Don Stewart, residing near Albia, Iowa, killed himself early March 7 by cutting his throat with a razor. Adjudged insane recently, he was under his mother’s care at her home when the act occurred. He leaves a wife and several children.
In Des Moines on March 8 a recounting of the railroad traffic law repeal recalls how two anti repeal county lawmakers switched their vote. A Senate ally and a Chicago trip pass bribery anecdote illustrate railroad influence shaping the outcome.
A letter recalls a boyhood friendship with a railroad magnate and wonders if a pass influenced political votes. The writer reflects on a long-deceased superintendent, possible fate after crossing the border, and asks if passes were used to sway a legislative outcome.
In Des Moines on March 8 the House defeated the equal suffrage bill by 43 to 55. Senator Titus’ pearl button bill has been reported favorably for passage.
In Dubuque Iowa on March 8 a driving rod broke on a Milwaukee engine near Fort Atkinson. The cab was smashed and both the engineer and fireman were thrown out. The engineer was seriously hurt and the fireman slightly hurt.
The Ottumwa Press of Ottumwa Iowa reports a formal assignment this afternoon signaling a reorganization to continue business. Assets are listed at fifteen thousand dollars with liabilities of seven thousand.
A barn belonging to W. P. McCaughey near Rock Rapids burned last night. Eight horses and a large amount of grain were lost in the blaze.
In Chariton Iowa March 7 the case of Miss Anna Hemming’s assault nears a preliminary hearing next Friday. Suspect Tom Tut Ue, a nineteen year old in custody, has confessed implicating Frank Sandahl who denies talking. Sandahl may have been hired by a third party to kill the girl for a $1000 share.
Collier’s Weekly recounts a scene where Lord Macaulay, while campaigning for Parliament in 1852, was struck by a dead cat thrown by a heckler aiming at his opponent. Macaulay quipped that he wished the thrower had aimed at him if it was meant as an attack.
In St. Louis, shirt and pants makers introduce new weekly wages ranging from five to seven dollars. The move affects workers under local garment outfits, with management citing cost adjustments and production pace.
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