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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1900

Page

2

Open Letter Targeting Vollmer Demands Clear Answer

Davenport editor publishes an open letter questioning Henry Vollmer’s political stance on silver coinage and party loyalty. The missive accuses him of duplicity, requests a direct yes or no on whether he will bolt the Democratic caucus to back a 16 to 1 free coinage bill, and cites local reactions from gold and silver factions.

Henry Vollmer Vollmer Mr. Vollmer Second District Rumple Leader Davenport Henry Voilmer Claus Groth Hall Democratic Congressional Caucus Kansas City Oxford Johns County Bryan Silver Democrat Press Clinton, Johnson Jackson Muscotine Town Jekyll and Hyde Scott Scott County Claus Groth Ald Democrats Kansas City Platform Davenport Demokrat Gold Dubuque State of Iowa John S. Murphy John 8S. Murphy Congress Democratic Party

Democrats Count on German Vote in Scott for Vollmer

Des Moines dispatch explains Democratic strategists bank on German voters in Scott County to push Vollmer for Congress. They claim Germans can offset McKinley’s lead elsewhere, with Vollmer winding up as a strong personal vote magnet despite not urging votes for Bryan. Local counties in the Sixth district show mixed prospects for Steck and Lacey, with Davis projected narrow to moderate margins.

Des Moines Vollmer Scott County McKinley Bryan Congress Davenport Davis County Steck Wapello County Monroe Jasper Lacey Davis Major Lacey

Charge Against Bormons In Marion Targeted Kidnap Attempt

A group of Mormon elders working in Marion Indiana attempted to recruit converts with street meetings and door to door canvassing. They induced a 13 year old girl to join them to Salt Lake City claiming a beautiful home. The Twentieth Century club rescued the girl and placed her in an orphanage. Mayor Jones warned arrest if further preaching continues.

Marion Ind John Walch Ife Salt Lake City The Twentieth Century Club Jones

Bishop White Regains Health and Returns to Diocesan Work

In Mishawaka Indiana on October 24 Rt Reverend John Hazen White bishop of the Indiana Episcopal diocese is reported to have recovered from a serious prostration. He is permitted to assume active control of Diocesan matters once again, easing concerns over his career as managing bishop.

Mishawaka Ind John Hazen White Indiana Episcopal Diocese

Eight Hurt as Lake Shore Excursion Train Wrecks in Chicago

Eight people were injured when a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern excursion train partially wrecked at Forty fourth street in Chicago Monday afternoon. The switch had not been locked and none of the injuries were serious.

Chicago Get Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Forty Fourth Street

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad

Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature endorsing two tablets per dose.

E. W. Grove

Oscar Wilde in Paris Desperate After Illness

Oscar Wilde, the poet and playwright, lies ill and destitute in a Paris hospital. He underwent a risky surgical operation and, if he recovers enough to travel, will be moved to Scotland where friends offer him a home. Despair followed years of legal battles and hardship.

Paris Oscar Wilde Scotland Wilde Salpetriere

How a Well Was Poisoned In Fond du Lac

An inspection of a Fond du Lac well found carbolic acid taint in the water. A boy unknowingly introduced acid from a pail used to prime the pump, tied to a nearby typhoid case. The incident was accidental and no criminal intent is suspected.

Fond du Lac Frank Scheamm

Immigration Rise Linked to War Fears in Europe

A newspaper note suggests growing immigration to the United States stems from fears of a large war in Europe, with people seeking refuge amid political unrest and upcoming conflicts.

United States Europe

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