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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
12
The Muscatine Journal announces subscription options with daily and tri weekly plans. Rates include 6.20 yearly for daily delivery and 2.00 for tri weekly editions payable in advance. Remittances should be made to JOURNAL PRINTING CO. Muscatine Iowa.
Uneasiness grows in British shipping and commerce over the American ship subsidy bill with fears it may pass and handicap English ship owners. Prominent voices in London caution that the bill would disturb the carrying trade and British supremacy, while critics note Democratic lawmakers align with British interests by supporting foreign shipowners with hundreds of millions annually.
Seven young men were arrested after confessing to placing a beer keg and dynamite fuse on St Pauls Methodist church steps in Cedar Rapids on the night of November 11. Aimed at intimidating Rev E J Lockwood the incident follows temperance pressure and newspaper reaction calling the act a joke. The case highlights perceived danger of such tactics in a national temperance struggle.
The piece contrasts the Orange Free State and the Transvaal with Ireland, noting their long independence since 1854 and 1852 respectively and arguing annexation by England would differ in essential ways from Ireland. It warns of harsh consequences for the two republics if annexed.
The Spirit Lake Beacon criticizes the Hughes anti pass bill and argues railway favors do little to shift justice or civilization. It notes the pass beggar sometimes enters legislative halls to secure rides, but implies such influence is rare or ineffective.
Helen Gould receives three million dollars weekly in requests for charity and benevolences and maintains a special corps of secretaries for screening. Financiers in New York warn her vast patrimony will be exhausted soon at the current pace. The Gate City calls her a bulwark against socialism.
In Marshfield Massachusetts the town voted to permit a liquor license and set the annual license fee at one million dollars. The small town of about 2000 residents shows little desire to curb thirst despite the enormous sum.
A New York Tribune interview quotes a man warning that if bubonic plague arrives, currency could outpace rats as disease carriers. He advocates issuing more paper money to replace old notes for sanitary reasons.
The Journal received a sharp letter from a Wilton resident criticizing the courts and the Wright case new trial. The writer must allow his name to be printed or the letter cannot be published under Journal policy.
A renowned con artist with multiple aliases swindled notable figures in Washington Quincy New York St Louis and other cities by mimicking the hand of prominent men. William Jennings Bryan was among the victims. Gold Democrats seek a stronger reason to back Bryan than party alignment on the gold standard. Bryan remains aligned with a debased currency and will state this in his platform.
The Centerville Citizen argues that passage of the five mile limit law would satisfy the Legislature for one session and overlook its broader shortcomings. The paper implies approval of the measure as a practical concession amid criticism.
Press opinions urge passage of the Remley bill to regulate building and loan associations, arguing they should help poor men obtain homes. The Waterloo Reporter notes a Pop State convention set for April 17 in Des Moines to pick delegates for the Sioux Falls national meeting, promoting resistance to perceived banking oligarchy and other threats. The Wapello Tribune questions Burlington mayoral candidate plans to close saloons on Sundays during church hours, arguing it may misuse anti-saloon sentiment and skirt the letter of the law.
Ainsworth church collected 66.66 dollars for Indian famine relief. The Jones county bar backs Judge H M Remles for the Supreme Bench. Rand Memorial lectures funded by Charles W Rand will be established from his Burlington will. Mason City quarryman Charles Brandon died in a runaway crash. Davenport seeks library site with a Carnegie offer of 50 000 dollars and 4 000 yearly upkeep. Rural delivery routes added in Liscomb and Union with carriers J O Gould and A D Wood.
The article extols wireless telegraphy as a defining feature of the Electrical Age, claiming vast potential to move objects with a subtle fluid and noting the boy’s vitality depends on it. It then touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion, biliousness and related ailments, urging regular use to keep bowels active amid changing senses.
A brief dialogue reveals Mrs Noomoves noting her husband drinks weekly at home while Mrs Neighbor questions his indulgence as she mentions occasional intoxication.
Mull introduces Lightning Cough Cure priced at 25 cents aimed at quick relief. The ad promises fast action for cough sufferers seeking affordable remedy.
Sioux City ministers form a campaign committee to curb Sunday baseball and urge candidates to pledge strict Martin law enforcement. They warn saloons may face closer oversight amid four new injunctions in local court actions.
In St Louis on March 20 Miss Jesaline Sweeter an 18 year old actress from Chicago and member of Hopkins Imperial Theater Stock company attempted suicide by carbolic acid in her room at 422 North Sixth street She was found in pain by her sister and survived after a physician treated her Friends say her action stemmed from disgust with the play and a desire to escape her contract with the company.
A Great Western freight double header stalled in the East Dubuque tunnel. The rear engine crews and a trapped tramp struggled amid smoke until Conductor Roberts led a rescue and all were saved.
A massive fire destroyed a large warehouse used for egg case fillers near Tama Iowa yesterday before firefighters could stop it. The mammoth building held about sixty five carloads of eye case fillers for the Egg Case Filler Shippers and Strawboard Association based in Nevada Iowa. Estimated loss runs around thirty thousand dollars and the cause remains a mystery with insurance coverage noted.
A boy named Johnson residing two miles east of Webster City Iowa was injured in an accidental shooting on March 20. No other details available.
A letter from John O'Brien of Fruitland Iowa argues Puerto Ricans are honorable and industrious and should be allowed to issue money to trade, paying only debts they contract. He condemns U S policy as unjust and calls out rich elites and English influence, urging justice over benevolence.
A soul speaks of earned gold and labor hours as it nears rest and renown. Another soul muses on life’s turmoil and the chance to find the man beneath the crown. Both souls sleep and wake never, yet the world finds the crown in unseen words.
A poem by BL portrays the miser in relentless pursuit of wealth. The speaker asks what fuels the miser's prayers and tears, concluding the sole earthly task is to amass money. Yet the poem ends with the reminder that, in the end, all will be left behind.
James Reha and his sixteen year old son were near Riverside when the father fell and broke both legs below the knee. Dr Sheafe set the fracture and the patient rests easily. Rev Shifflet led Sunday services at the U B church and officers were elected: class leader A Gates Stewart W Lewis organist Peal Newton. The Cress baby girl funeral was held at the M E B church with Rev Shiret and Rev Jones ill with measles. Albert Fretingberg and wife visit Indiana. one child has measles. A man from Town City plans a restaurant and lunch counter in the west room of the Trujan building on Main Street. Lewis Critz and wife begin housekeeping on Mrs Hawthorn property. Crook and Bloom stock a new store daily. A free lecture occurred at the M B church Tuesday. A local remedy ad for Mull’s Lightning Pain Killer claims instant relief for aches and pains at 25 and 50 cents.
Historical notes show Mexico sold the United States about 50000 dollars worth of oranges last October against 16000 dollars in October 1898. A Michigan company proposes to carry an electric current of 40000 volts for ninety miles. An Edinburgh professor cites the morning drain as the countrywide curse while Brooklyn lists 31687 apartment houses and 500000 tenement dwellers.
Personal testimonials from A. E. Staysa Yonkers New York Kerrit McGuine Silver Creek Kentucky and L B Wooparp Woonsocket Rhode Island tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health restorer curing boils scrofula and fatigue with repeated spring use and general praise for its unique formula.
Notice to Minnie Benham Edna Lee Fred Lee and others heirs at law of Melville Lee and George Lee that Lot Three Block Five Fairport was sold on December 5 1892 for delinquent taxes to Thomas Brown. Certificate issued to him assigned to Henry Dollman who now owns the property. Redemption period ends ninety days after service. County Treasurer will issue deed if not redeemed.
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