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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
1
Public notice emphasizes mandatory registration for all voters this fall. It clarifies that only male United States citizens meeting residency and age requirements may vote, with four registration days listed in October and November. Former registrations do not count. failure to register bars voting.
Four young men believed to be highwaymen operating along the Northwestern are in custody in Cedar Rapids. They assaulted Henry Ibsen at Stanwood pumping station injuring him and threatening a break in. A night operator frightened them with a gun. They then reached Cedar Rapids, drew firearms when ordered to surrender but were subdued by police. No homes or true identities known.
From Shanghai dated Oct 17, reports say Boxers mass north of Beijing amid claims an imperial edict punishing high officials is a forgery. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching deny the document's authenticity while British dispatches note Boer skirmishes near Bloemfontein with casualties and a surrender.
Snow fell to two inches depth in the Adirondack region last night as the weather cools across New York. Trottsburg reports the latest accumulation, with continued cold conditions forecast for the area.
Two masked men stopped two Muscatine youths near Wilton Cemetery and forced them to dig up valuables. The haul was small, a dollar thirty and a borrowed watch. No arrests yet. locals note the culprits are known. Also reported are recent court docket entries and a visitor, Mrs. A. J. Eldon from Adams.
William L. Wilson, president of Washington and Lee University and former postmaster general, died suddenly in Lexington Virginia this morning. He authored the Wilson tariff bill and was a notable political and educational figure.
In Philadelphia on October 17 an official note states the coal strike is settled. The Reading Company will reduce its wage scale by ten percent from September wages until April 1 1901 and will address any grievances with the mine employs.
New York dispatch reports eight people perished in a three story frame building at 45 Hester Street. Victims include Mrs. Sarah Fass Lena Fass Morris Fass Rose Lewis Anna Horowitz Mendel Strauss Samuel Strauss. A heroic father tossed children to rescuers before perishing. firemen conducted numerous rescues as investigators deem the blaze incendiary.
The Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. met in Keokuk Iowa on October 17 with a grand parade in two divisions. A J Mathias presided as master of ceremonies. Grand Chaplain Evans of Des Moines led opening prayers at the opera house. Mayor Dougherty gave a welcome, followed by H S Dawyer and Grand Master McIntyre of Osceola. Past Grand Master Longenville of Dubuque spoke on Odd Fellowship.
At dawn a mob assaulted the Rock Island Republican office injuring two immensen plate glass windows and causing $300 in damage. The attack followed a Sunday article harshly criticizing Samuel Alschuler, with Durant Howard of Chicago among those involved.
W N Hoover prominent farmer and coal dealer and operator of the only distillery in Towa was killed in his fermenting room yesterday morning. He was caught between the shaft and the ceiling as he worked, breaking his neck. An old time resident, Hoover was well known locally.
In New York on Oct 17, William Jennings Bryan boarded his Rambler car at 8:55 am for a state tour. He appeared in high spirits after a night of effort, traveling with Croker and other Democratic leaders aboard Croker's car Pontiac and a passenger coach. The train departed at 9:00, first stopping at Younkers.
R. S. Scott of Bluesland left for home after visiting his mother Mrs. J. J. Scott. Rosenmund and Frant Crt ner rode Firefly to Davenport for a day trip. Elias Lambert of Eliza and A. J. Mapes of Nichols were seen in the city. L P. Smith of Adams registered at a hotel. Jacob Morehouse of Wilton and P. Elder of Nichols were visitors. Titus Jackson offered loan services. Step in at St Johns for candy.
In upper Sandusky Ohio Roosevelt spoke at Wesley University to about three thousand as he repeated his four alleged threats to democracy. He linked Crokerism in New York to vice picquing and blackmail, Alteredism in Illinois to anarchy, Pettigrewism in South Dakota to voter corruption, and Goebeiism in Kentucky to suppression of majority will. In Marion about five thousand heard on prosperity, while seven hundred listened in the Democratic stronghold.
Admiral Grossheim says the Lillie remains in racing trim and invites a sailor to accept his challenge for the silver cup. The river rose from 9.6 to 10.3 in 24 hours as north fall rains boom the waters. Captain Hysell finishes Wanuneta for use, while fog forces boats to tie up. The Young delayed and the Nola K. hauled wood from Illinois City, with the W. J. Young carrying many passengers today.
Philadelphia special report says the Reading Terminal conference has granted all demands of the printers. The sliding scale is suspended and wage advances remain in effect until April. Work will resume and all parties are satisfied.
Saturday auction at 1 p m features household goods including tables chairs stands heating stove range cooker gasoline range and restaurant goods such as counter stool and show case. Auctioneer P S Hill notes the sale and a Montaigne quote appears as household ad copy.
The mention promotes Churchill and Taylor The Money Savers inviting customers to visit the store for wide cash bargains. They claim to sell everything with all bargains highlighted, aiming to attract a fast buyer crowd.
A sale notice advertises choice farms for sale in eastern and southwestern Iowa. The listing emphasizes farm properties available in these soils and regions for potential buyers seeking agricultural land opportunities.
The notice cites Chapter 66 Rule 1 from the 1899 revised city ordinance about serving aldermen personally. It alleges illegal special meetings by the city council, notes Mayor Schmidt and seven Democratic aldermen attended, while Alderman Halstead says he was not informed and thus absent. Citizens question lawfulness and public-interest handling by officials.
Last obstruction is being removed from the library lot this afternoon with bill boards torn down by workers from the Muscatine Bill Posting Co. After completion the lot will be ready for excavation and site work to begin.
Georgetown Kentucky October 17 Youtser shows marked improvement this morning. Trial resumes before Judge Cantrill with the defense presenting a long list of witnesses while the state responds to questions and arguments.
Robert G. Cousins of Iowa’s Fifth District spoke to a full Stein’s hall crowd amid loud acclaim. He attacked imperialism and defended the GOP line on the Titus amendment, praising gold standards, McKinley era progress, and warning against Bryan’s vision for the Philippines.
Chicago dispatch notes fair weather in Iowa tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer readings in eastern and southern portions.
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