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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1900

Page

15

Dean's Kidney Pills Proven By Davenport Man Testimony

E D Richardson of 1943 Brady Street Davenport testifies kidney pills improved his rheumatic backache and mobility after a year of suffering. He bought the product at H A Emers corner of Third and Perry and reported a complete relief once the first box was finished. The ad urges Havercamp and other dealers to stock Dean's Kidney Pills priced at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U S sale agents.

London Bridge Dean E. D. Richardson Brady Street Davenport Davenport Co-operative Banks H. A. Emers’ Drug Store Third and Perry Street Havercamp’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S Mdean’s

Staple Grocery Line Promises Fresh Goods and Patronage

A local grocer advocates for customers to buy his pure and fresh goods. He promises stable prices and steady patronage as the staple line aims to grow trade.

Giesenhaus German American Savings Bank Notice

Capital 600000. officers J L Giesler president J H Kaiser vice president S L Johnson cashier. Directors include F H Little S M Batt erson C A Mull Albert Baird Joh B H Kaiser Gus Schmidt H W Huttig J Scott Blackwell J L Giesler. Engages in general banking, loans on real estate or personal security, pays 4 percent on savings deposits.

Capital J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser S. L Johnson F. H. Little S. M. Batterson C. A. Mull Albert Baird Joh H. Kaiser Gus. Schmidt H. W Huttig J. Scott Blackwell J. L Giesler

Mafeking Holds Out and Burghers Seek Surrender

The dispatches detail Mafeking’s continued defense and a surge of burghers to lay down arms as Lord Roberts reports rail links to Cape Town improving and proclamations offering protection in return for surrender. Germany indicates willingness to mediate only if conditions show mutual desire, while British casualties at Dreifontein are listed.

Lord Roberts War Office Kruger Germany London South Africa Europe

Free Staters Fall Back Toward Vaal River in South Africa

London dispatches report Free State forces retreating north toward the Vaal River as burghers south of the Orange are recalled. Joubert is directing the Boer concentration while British efforts may cut off the retreat. Cecil Rhodes voices demand for crown colony rule before federation. Lord Roberts critiques Gatacre’s Stormberg defeat citing faulty ground, weak force, and fatigue. Outlook notes Salisbury’s reply to mediation offer.

Vanzyl Orange River Free State Bethulie Orange Free State Gatacre Bloemfontein Dewet Dorp London Vaal Joubert Cape Town Cane Argus Cecil Rhodes South Africa Lord Roberts Stormberg Molteno

Dublin meeting vows to receive queen with decorations fund

Dublin on March 17 reports the lord mayor presiding at yesterday’s meeting a committee was formed to fittingly receive the queen and an additional £1000 was pledged for decorations.

Dublin

Aged Connersville Widow Wanders Home

An elderly woman found wandering in Indianapolis is identified as Mrs. Susan Parker widow of Samuel Parker of Connersville Ind. Her son retrieved her at a Davidson Street home and said she wandered due to distress over misfortune and reduced means.

Indianapolis Susan Parker Samuel Parker Connersville Ind Congress Cincinnati Hamilton Davidson Street

Francis Truth Arrested in Boston for Fraudulent Mail Schemes

Francis Truth, head of the Divine Healing Association bearing his name, was arrested at his Boston office on a charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He was jailed after a warrant issued at the district attorney’s office.

Boston Francis Truth Divine Healing Association

Ex Governor Stone Foresees Shift in Democratic Platform

St Louis report says former Missouri governor and Democratic national committeeman William J. S. Stone indicated there may be a movement among eastern Democrats to elect Tom L. Johnson of Ohio as national committee chairman and drop silver from the party platform.

St. Louis William J. S. Stone Missouri Tom L. Johnson Ohio

Denny the Blind Colts Trader Astonishes in Horse Swaps

Noblesville Indiana reports Joel Denny eighty born blind from birth in Westfield. He has never lost a horse trade in a long time and swaps horses as a hobby. Indianapolis notes John Gilbert Shanklin Evansville a Democratic national committee member may move to Louisville to run an agricultural paper.

Noblesville Ind Joel Denny Westfield Hamilton County Denny Indianapolis John Gilbert Shanklin Evansville Democratic National Committee Indiana Will Louisville

Unidentified Man Found Frozen Nude at Train Station

A man, unknown identity, was found yesterday morning at the Thomas ton station platform in Bessemer Michigan. He was naked except for his shoes and efforts to identify him have not succeeded. Continuous cold conditions are suspected to have contributed to his death.

Bessemer, Mich Thomaston Station

Wisconsin-forgery suspect arrested in Hancock

Houghton Michigan report states Jennie Foy was arrested on a telegraphic request from Douglas county Wisconsin sheriff. She is sought at West Superior for alleged complicity in several forgeries.

Houghton Mich Jennie Foy Hancock Douglas County Wis West Superior

Webster Davis sails for New York aboard Aller

Naples reports United States assistant secretary of the interior Webster Davis departed yesterday on the North German Lloyd steamer Aller bound for New York.

Naples Webster Davis United States New York Aller

Sullivan Decisions Broad In Go Match

New York on March 17 Dave Sullivan won a decision over Kid Broad after twenty five rounds in a go bout last night.

New York Dave Sullivan Broad

Porto Rican relief bill passes Senate with over two million

The Senate approved a 2 095 000 relief appropriation for Porto Rico to fund public education works and other government needs. An amendment claiming constitutional power over Porto Rico failed 36 to 17. A House bill on Porto Rico civil government advances, restricting stock issues, franchises, and land transfers to curb corporate land control.

Washington Senate Porto Rico Allen Nebraska Jones Arkansas Tillman McKinley Philippine Commission Foraker William McKinley Jefferson Allison Baker Bard Beveridge Carter Davis Deboe Elkins Fairbanks Foster Gallinger Gear Hale Hanna Hawley Kean Lindsay Lodge McBride McComas McCumber McMillan Penrose Perkins Pritchard Quarles Ross Sewell Shoup Simon Spooner Thurston Warren Wellington Wetmore House Committee On Insular Affairs

Resolution accuses Standard Oil of violating Sherman act

In Washington Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a resolution asserting that Standard Oil paid 17 million dollars in New York on March 1 1900 as an extra dividend beyond the 3 million regular quarterly payout and condemns the price rise of kerosene as a tax on households. The measure calls on the attorney general to pursue action. Secretary Long creates a general naval board to prepare for war and defend the coast meeting monthly in Washington with listed and unnamed officers.

Washington Fitzgerald Massachusetts Standard Oil Company New York Congress United States Long Bureau of Navigation Naval War College

Treasury overrun as bonds exchange rushes banks convert

Officials face heavy workload after the new financial bill passes. Applications to exchange old bonds for new total about 27 million dollars by closing time, with national banks supplying almost all the volume. Many state banks seek authority to convert into national banks.

Washington The Treasury

Persian minister to Washington awaited after long vacancy

Washington reports the Persian government plans to send a minister to Washington after ten years with the post vacant. The incumbent’s departure stemmed from harsh ridicule he faced, intensifying diplomatic expectations for the new envoy.

Washington State Department Iawrath

Paragrapher Recalled by Name Clashes in Title

A note mentions an American paragrapher noted for his queer name Hadji Hassan Gooli Kahn and a half dozen additional syllables. The brief highlights the unusual naming with a touch of humor or curiosity.

Hadji Hassan Gooli Kahn

General Wheeler Meets President. Resignation Pending

General Wheeler arrived in Washington and met with the president. He said his resignation had not yet been accepted, but a decision was expected within a few days.

Springfield Ills Mobile Tanner Florida Taylor Washington General Wheeler White House

Michigan Gubernatorial Aspirants Gather at State League Banquet

The Michigan State Republican League banquet drew most governorship candidates except Julius S. Stearns and D. M. Ferry. Speakers included James O'Donnell on duty to the Philippines, Charles Osborne on the country’s future, Milo D. Campbell on tax commission work, and ex Governor Rich for Ferry. Grant Fellows warned on future party policy.

Nashville Mich Republican League Julius S. Stearns D. M. Ferry James O'Donnell Philippines Charles Osborne State Tax Commission Milo D. Campbell Tax Commission Rich Michigan

Pensioners to Be Cut Off in Milwaukee and Other Notes

Reports from Milwaukee indicate many pensioners especially widows, are under investigation and may lose quarterly allowances. The inquiry remains secret with similar talk in Minneapolis. Also noted are charges over fish sold out of season by eight Butchers in West Superior and quail served at a hotel banquet.

Milwaukee Federal Secret Service United States Mineapolis West Superior Wis Stone

Notable Deaths and Legal Troubles Across Early 1900s Reports

Dr. Puttkammer, former German minister of culture, dies at 72. Lawmakers receive seeds for rural distribution. Sharon liquor dealers refuse service to arrestees. Francis Truth, Boston healer, arrested for mail fraud. Russian troop buildup reported in Transcaucasia and Ciscaucasia. Mrs. Arnold, widow of Rugy headmaster, dies. Aguinaldo’s infant son dies after smallpox. Star Pointer sold for 6500 dollars. London warder jailed for seven days over false war cries. Rev. Robert Brakelli jailed seven years for horse stealing. Charles Adams shot by wife after she was struck. Infant body found near Eureka, Wis., held by Dr. Loope of Oshkosh. Rev. James McCord runs as independent mayor candidate in Manchester, Ohio. Prof. Erickson of Ripon leaves for Europe, plans fall return.

Puttkammer Sharon Francis Truth Boston Ciscaucasian Transcaucasian Arnold Thomas Arnold Rugy Aguinaldo Sidney Pointer Star Pointer London News Veador Robert Brakelli Hiawatha Kan Charles Adams Cincinnati Eureka Wis Loope Oshkosh James McCord Methodist Protestant Church Manchester Erickson Ripon Wis.) College Europe

Osteopathy Offered as Cure for Diseases Without Drugs

Elizabeth Harlan D. O., graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo, now at 319 West Second St. Specializes in diseases of ladies and children. Osteopathy described as recent healing art proven to cure cases deemed incurable by others. Free consultation references Muscatine’s prominent residents.

Elizabeth Harlan D. O American School of Osteopathy Kirksville West Second Street Muscatine

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