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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1900

Page

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Very Hard to Believe Chinese Views and Western Pressure

A long dispatch from St Petersburg reports Russian assent to Count von Buelow's note of Oct. 1. London quotes US proposals to behead Prince Tuan and place an imperial government under European bayonets, while The Times correspondent notes likely actions against the Chinese fleet. Berlin reports German officials cautious on their note with progress depending on China. Boxers are being cleared along the Tien-Tsin to Peking corridor under Weldersee's orders.

Berlin St. Petersburg Count von Buelow M. Delliers Pekin London Daily Chrono Washington United States Tuan Peking Daily Chronicle Times Formosa Strait Rurik Shanghai Russia Crest Wall Germany Chi Li Shan Tung Foreign Office M. Delcasse Chang Lokal Anzeiger Count von Weldersee Tien-Tsin Mung Chang Game Authority Tien- Tsin Count von Waldersee Emperor William Kwang Hesa

England and United States align on punishment inquiries

Washington reports that Lord Salisbury may not answer the German proposition as Spe cial Commissioner Rockhill’s inquiry proceeds. Sir Clyde MacDonald will be instructed to pursue punishment questions for Chinese ring leaders, with Conger, as the United States cooperates with Chinese envoys. French note signals potential negotiations while punishments remain under consideration.

Washington Lord Salisbury United States Clyde MacDonald Conger Rockhill State Department Peking

Objections on Taku Forts Razing and Firearm Import Ban

The article notes a strong objection to efforts to raze the Taku forts and ban firearm imports while believing the imperial government will strive to meet powers demands on punishments. In Tuscola Ohio October 6 Lottie Cannon was found dying from laudanum in a hallway, despondent after her lover Oscar Hill left her.

Taku Tuscola His Lottie Cannon Oscar Hill

Accident at hunt wounds Nunica teen in Haven Michigan

Marvus Sorenson a 16 year old from Nunica accidentally shot himself while rabbit hunting in Haven Michigan and lost his right hand.

Iand Haven Mich Marvus Sorenson Nunica

Chinese establish capital in Lingnan region per edict

The Chinese emperor will not return to Pekin. An imperial edict, reported by the Japanese foreign affairs ministry and Shanghai acting consul general, states the capital will be moved to Lingan with Chang An historically defended as the seat. The edict directs the governor of Shansi to prepare a palace site and provisions for the journey.

Washington Sing Nan Fu Pekin State Department Shanghai Tai Yuen Chang An China Shansi Lingan

Bryan tours Indiana towns with Hanna remark

Bryan continued his tour of Indiana speaking to large crowds at Brazi where he told supporters that Hanna would take care of the Republicans. The crowd cheered the remark and thousand attended to hear him praise Hanna and support the party.

Terre Haute Ind Bryan Indiana Brazi Hanna

Local News From Eliza And Petersville

Brief notes from Eliza and Petersville include visits by Eliza III and D Shannahan of Chicago, a new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Max Colberg, threshing season nearing end, Rev. Jones to fill pulpits, Noble Bros building a shed and crib, and political chatter. Also obituary verse for Vida Henrietta Dodson, infant daughter of Gen. Dodenn, with reflections on heaven and faith.

Noble Bros James Sharkey Petersville Bern Vida Henrietta Dodson Gen. Dodenn Nain Christ

Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Offered by Lehigh Valley

The Journal notes a 10 cent weekly service that provides a pleasant Buffalo to New York daylight trip aboard the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Passengers are promised every comfort and a smooth journey.

The Journal Buffalo New York Lehigh Valley Railroad

Ten Percent Wage Increase Granted by Mines and Operators

A Pardee & Company notice at Cranberry and Crystal Ridge mines in Hazleton Pa says wages will rise 10 percent effective Oct 1 with powder priced at 1.50 per keg and the 2.25 old rate used to calculate the net gain. Scranton reports operators meeting endorsing the 10 percent rise. Wilkesbarre notes Mitchell's decision looming as the strike crisis nears resolution.

Hazleton A. Pardee & Company Cranberry Crystal Ridge Lehigh Scranton New York Mitchell Wilkesbarre Maxwell Central Railroad of New Jersey United Mine Workers

Mayer Named Ambassador to Italy by President

The President, on recommendation of Massachusetts Senators, appoints George Von Laer Mayer of Hamilton, Massachusetts, as ambassador to Italy succeeding Draper. Mayer, Harvard graduate and former Massachusetts House speaker, is a Republican national committeeman. his name awaits Italian government approval.

Washington Massachusetts George von Laer Mayer Hamilton Mass Italy Draper Mayer Harvard House

Pine Creek Community Notes and Local GOP Nominations

In Pine Creek Ira Reeves is ill. James Metz traveled to Durant on business. Otto Bohnsock bought hogs this week. Some boys attended a Thursday dance at Dan Grimm’s. Henry Shiltz and W H Irwin started a clover shelter. The Montpelier township Republicans met at Pine Mills store on October 5, 1900 at 2 p m and nominated township officials including Justice of the Peace Robert Benett Julius Shelic and Assessor John Hetzler with clerk Robert Henderson and trustee Julius Welsch.

Ira Reeves James Metz Durant Kretschmar Otto Bohnsock Dan Grimm Henry Shiltz W. H. Irwin Montpelier Township Muscatine County Iowa Pine Millls Robert Benett Julius Shelic George Titsch Emel Beneks John Hetzler Robert Henderson Julius Welsch

Fremont Voters Urged to Register Support for McKinley

All Republicans who voted for Fremont and expect to back McKinley are asked to leave names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central Committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman Co. Cen. Com.

Fremont McKinley Republican County Central Committee Republican East Second Street J. W. McKee

Veterans Association Officers Named For Next Meeting Place

The Louisa county veteran association elected officers at a session in Morning Sun. Wapello will host the next meeting with W. C. Sanders as president and N. W. McCay as secretary, all from Wapello, plus several vice presidents from nearby towns. A memorial program featured addresses by Chas. B. Flemming and J. C. Milliman among musical performances and recitations.

Wapello W. C. Sanders N. W. McCay G. W. Haden S. F. Small J. R. Smith Columbus Junction R. O. Ownes Morning Sun W. H

Exiled In His Home in Mississippi Divorce Case

Fred W. Hahler of Belleville Mississippi is barred from returning to his home by a circuit court injunction issued at the request of his wife in a divorce suit. The order followed allegations of mistreatment and threats. A constable escorted Hahler from his residence, advised him to seek shelter at a hotel, and he plans to seek dissolution of the injunction.

Belleville Fred W. Hahler Schaefer Circuit Court Hahler Hater Haller

Harrowed Souls After Rail Torpedo Incident Near Ellsworth

A section gang in Charlevoix Michigan faced a railroad torpedo trap on the track north of Ellsworth. The blast lifted their handcar. Lewis Buzzle suffered a neck gash from tin shielding. Foreman George Ingold and two others fainted, then revived as Buzzle loaded them for the return to Ellsworth.

Charlevoix Mich Ellsworth Lewis Buzzle George Ingold Buzzle Elsworth

Roosevelt Regains Strength In Illinois Stop

Sterling Illinois October 6 Governor Roosevelt arrives with voice recovered enabling brief speech meet by Hanna Payne Heath and Chicago leaders. Gubernatorial candidate Yates joins at Rock Island as Illinois leaders plan to back Yates and Cullom during train stop.

Sterling Ill Roosevelt Hanna Payne Heath Chicago Yates Rock Island Illinois Cullom

Fremont Republicans report at headquarters names rolled

Fremont Republicans begin reporting at party headquarters with names listed on the roll including W. H. Connor Samuel Bowlby John St Leger J B Jarvis Joel Dean Sr Jas Wilson Joseph Morrison P J La Grille Thos M Winnemore Harry R Gartner Julius Endter contractor for John Breen's new building on Second and Broadway

Fremont Republicans W. H. Connor Samuel Bowlby John St. Leger J. B. Jarvis Joel Dean, Sr Jas Wilson Joseph Morrison P. J. la Grille Thos. M. Winnemore Harry R. Gartner Julius Endter John Breen Second and Broadway

Exposition Express Leaves Buffalo at 2 P.M.

Express service via Lehigh Valley Railroad departs Buffalo at 2 PM with luxurious sleeping cars aboard the Exposition Express. The schedule highlights comfort and rapid travel for the rail line's travelers.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Cass

Tammany Riot Forces Police to Adjourn Convention

New York October 6 delegates to the Tammany senatorial convention of the 71st district clashed in an all night session that turned violent. Police reserves were called at four in the morning, as leaders fought and furniture was smashed before an adjournment to night. Street Cleaning Commissioner Nagle and Borough Bronx President Haffen then agreed to postpone hostilities. The trouble began when Nagle claimed enough delegates to nominate Haffen’s son.

New York Weihand Nagle Haffen Bronx

Swindle in Washington Iowa Nets $100 from Duwaa

John Duwaa, a German American farmer eight miles north of Washington, Iowa, was lured by two lightning rod salesmen who offered installation for 3.50. They later demanded 153.50, then pushed for a note for 100 which was sold to Riverside Bank. The swindlers fled with the money.

Washington Iowa John Downn Here Duwaa Riverside Bark

Burlington Disappointed by Population Gain

Burlington reports 23 201 residents as of today a ten year gain of 635 people. The city reacts with disappointment at the slower growth rate and reflects on demographic prospects.

Burlington

Opening at Henry Butz's Fair with astonishing prices

Local notes report Henry Butz's fair opening Monday featuring low prices on imported china and glassware. Visitors include Mrs. Herman Vogel Jr and baby from near West Liberty. Miss Mira Hershey arrived from Los Angeles and stays with L. G. Burnett. River levels rise as north rains swell upper rivers. The German Evangelical church Young Ladies Society surprised Pastor Rev. F C Klein with games and refreshments.

Henry Butz Mira Hershey Los Angeles Cal L. G. Burnett la Cross Wisconsin Young Ladies’ Society of The German Evangelical Church Kiein

Democrats Enjoy Davenport Excursion With Mock Saloon Rides

The Democratic paper reports a convivial Davenport trip where passengers used the cars as beer saloons and notes many riders from the area wished to see the famed leader of the Rough Riders.

Democratic Davenport

Weather Deteriorates Then Clears Across Iowa

Special forecast from Chicago notes rain and thunder squalls this afternoon for eastern and southern Iowa with tonight’s cold front. Sunday looks generally fair but much colder across the state with brisk winds.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Services Update

The First Methodist Episcopal Church at Third Street and Iowa Avenue, led by Pastor C. L. Stafford, announces 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons, morning theme Redemption Revealed and evening theme Only Leaves. Sabbath School at 2:00, Junior League at 3:00, Epworth League at 6:30 with Rich Toward God from Luke 12:13-21. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:20, teachers meeting Saturday 7:30. Seats free. all invited to worship.

God Chas. Robertson Harry Garnes

Evening Powers Sermon Series Prompts Moral Courage Talk

Tomorrow at 11 am worship, 9 45 am Sunday school, 6 30 pm Young People service. Mr Fowler continues the series on The Per ils of Our City speaking on Backbone or The Peril of Moral Cowardice. Miss Nellie Robertson to sing He shall lead his flock from the Messiah. Congregational singing led by the chorus choir. All welcome.

Nellie Robertson

The Law of Promotion and the Ascent of Life Sermon

First Congregational Church offers morning and evening worship with a 10 30 a m sermon on The law of Promotion and the Ascent of Life. Sunday School at 1 30 p m. An orchestral praise service followed by Bible study. Evening program includes The Nobe Seven story sermon about ranch life and companionship with good music and free seats.

First Congregational Church Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Service Schedule with Sermon and Classes

Corner Town arms and Fourth Street hosts a 10:30 a.m. morning service preached by the Pastor on the topic A Seeker after Truth. Sabbath School at 2 p.m. with good music and activities. C E meeting at 6:20 led by Miss Bowser. Evening service at 7:30 conducted by J N Elliott, Pastor.

Corner Town Arms Fourth St C. E Miss Bowser J. N. Elliott

Friends Church Service Schedule Corner Sycamore Fifth

The notice lists services at Friends' Church corner Sycamore and Fifth with preaching at 10 a m Sabbath school at 11 15 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting 7 30 Thursday evening and all are welcomed by Pastor Frances Liter.

Sycamore and Fifth Frances Liter

Sabbath Services and Prayer Meetings Schedule

Sabbath school starts at 9 30 a m with sermons by Pastor Hix at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Young People meet at 6 30 p m General prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m

Hix

Pilgrim Congregational Church Services

Pilgrim Congregational Church lists Sunday School at 9 15 a m Junior Society of Christian Endeavor at 2 p m and an evening service at 730 conducted by J Theo Kuechmann all warmly invited.

Pilgrim Congregational Church Society of Christian Endeavor J. Theo. Kuechmann

Church notices at Corner Ninth and Ponlar

Sab bath school at 9:30. Praise service at 10:30 and 7:30. Praise meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All are cordially invited.

Corner Ninth Ponlar

First Church Service and midweek meeting notice

First Church of Christ Scientist located at Sixth and Walnut offers Sunday service at 11 a.m. with the subject Doctrine of Atonement. A Wednesday evening meeting is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

First Church of Christ Scientist Corner Sixth and Walnut Street

Musserville Friends' Church Weekend Services

Sabbath school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. prayer meeting scheduled for 7:39 p.m. Friday evening at Musserville Friends' Church.

Salvation Army Meeting Announcement

Salvation Army holds meetings at the Salvation Army hall Sunday afternoon and evening inviting everyone to attend.

Salvation Army Hall

Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Limited Trains to New York

The Lehigh Valley Railroad provides vestibulated limited trains from Buffalo and Chicago to New York with dining car service available a la carte.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Chicago New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Queer Story United State AH Sin Sam Joan England Wins Singan Eliza, III Heaven Appoints von Laer Mayer Court of Rome Pine Creek Fremont Voters Republican Party Cen. Com Veteran Association Officers Louisa County Veteran Association Morning Sun Band Benice Carmean Chas. B. Flemming Muscatine Glee Club F. M. Mossberry Luella Lorimer Seaton J. C. Milliman Tah Ois Strancers Herman Vogel, Jr Baby Near West Liberty City Indica First Methodist Epicopal Third Street Lowa Avenue C. L. Stafford First Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Friends’ Church U. B. Church Church of God Musserville Salvation Army
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