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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
1
The Scranton mining strike scene centers on a large afternoon parade with 25,000 workers lining the route. President Mitchell and his staff arrived from Hazelton and received a warm reception at the depot before addressing the crowd at Laurel Hill Park.
In St. Louis on a busy October day Roosevelt met private friends at the Planters Hotel. A committee of a hundred escorted him to the Merchants Exchange for an address then to the Travellers Men's Sound Money Club and the University club before riding at Forest Park and planning a parade to the coliseum tonight.
In Georgetown Kentucky Oct 19 Youtsey who caused a sensational courtroom scene last night lay in a stupor this morning Judge Cantriff postponed the case to Thursday Three men had to restrain him doctors say temporary insanity may be the cause and he may regain his senses in a day or two Arthur Goebel's testimony allegedly triggered fear during the stand and the trial will resume once Youtsey stabilizes
A happy gathering at the Beckerville home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Stoker marked their 35th anniversary. Attending were a list of relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Banyard, Miss Anna Stoker, Master Frank Banyard, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowlsby. Numerous beautiful and useful gifts were left in memory of the event.
Last year’s high school football squad members and others meet at the YMCA rooms next Saturday night to organize a team. Despite late season, organizers hope to build a strong squad as several challenges have already been received.
The 72 year old John Evitt, a respected Muscatine county resident for 45 years, died at his niece Mrs. L. L. Dietrich’s Davenport home after a 20 year illness. Burial was at West Liberty Oakridge Cemetery.
The undersigned promise refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if coughs or colds persist. A 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money back. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke, W. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., and Jno. J. Havercamp.
Passengers from the West traveling to New York or Philadelphia on the Lehigh Valley Railroad may stop at Niagara Falls without extra charge, allowing a layover during their journey.
A broad list of local movements, visits, and errands includes C H Reesink on the sick list, R R Billings and others traveling to Columbus Junction Cedar Rapids Davenport and Chicago. Uniformed Republicans urged to report for a parade. Marriage licenses issued to Charles F Ward with Alta E Coster and Will Hartman with Minnie Diercks. Local political mentions reference Vollmer’s switch from McKinley to Bryan.
Tomorrow evening the Third Ward Republican Club will hold its last meeting before the parade Friday night. The Marching Club will be organized at this gathering and arrangements set for assembly locations. All prospective members should attend to get uniforms and be ready for business early Friday evening per order of the committee.
A social democratic mass meeting on the street last evening drew about 150 people at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Second Street. A. W. Ricker attacked Henry Vollmer, Democratic candidate for Congress, while Charles L. Breckon spoke on labor, wealth, and socialism, charging both major parties share identical beliefs including the gold standard.
Senator G. M. Titus and Hon. William L. Roach addressed a large Cone audience at the school house. Titus argued against Democratic planks and imperialism while Roach traced the Republican party history and four years of prosperity and industry.
County Chairman McKee reports a meeting in Fairport tonight featuring A S Lawrence of this city as main speaker. County Secretary Longstreth will attend as music by F E White's glee club accompanies the event. An effort will be made to organize a local party club to promote party interests.
John Waterman and James Te Winkle, both residents, are billed to speak under Republican auspices at McCloud's school house in Lake township on October 16. Te Winkle likely to deliver a German language address.
An old medical patent claim states dandruff and hair loss come from poor circulation. Beggs' Hair Rejuvenator purportedly cures by improving scalp blood flow, nourishing the scalp, and making hair grow even from bald heads.
The Socialist party mobilizes its top figures in the district with Harriman addressing workers and Eugene V. Debs slated to speak at Stein's hall on the eighteenth. A. W. Ricker urged optimism for future campaigns after admitting little chance in this race.
Court calendar entries show several cases with Oct 9 1900 trial dates and motions. Armable Shannon vs Milton Shannon, equity with decree. Emma D Cone admix to Kate Cone et al with motions. W M Siders vs Milo Doran law remittance of verdict and motion for new trial. tomorrow’s set include Omelia vs Hoffmeyer Irvin vs Irvin and Gravink vs Wintermeister in equity.
Judge Rowan dismissed the Greenblatt Bros case this morning saying no crime was charged in the information. In Justice Tappe's court this afternoon the State of Iowa versus W Bennett on perjury charges was heard but not finished when the Journal went to press.
Leave Buffalo at 8 00 P M and arrive via Lehigh Valley Railroad Exposition Express with luxurious sleeping car service.
Preparations for a grand Republican rally in Muscatine Friday night are nearing completion with a large out of town crowd expected. Rumple, Dolliver and other speakers will appear amid a night parade featuring Pauchet’s Band and numerous local clubs and candidates marching through Iowa avenues to Mulberry and Town Avenue.
City notes widespread construction with high material costs yet many substantial and beautiful additions. The Stein property residence at Fifth and Chestnut nears completion, N Herr in South Muscatine builds a two story brick building for soon occupancy, and the new opera house approaches completion described as the most beautiful in the city. A surprise party marks a social note among residents.
Chicago special dispatch reports indications for Iowa with fair conditions tonight and likely Thursday. Warmer in east and central portions tonight, cooler in the west by Thursday.
All Fremont voters are asked to meet Friday night at J. W. McKee's office to join a parade. Carriages will be provided and gathered at the foot of the stairs to the chairman's office at 114 East Second Street.
Elmer Becker reports the Keystone Button Company added 12 machines this morning boosting production and making their factory one of the largest in the city. The purchase signals strong demand in the button business.
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