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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1900

Page

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Miners Union Leader Sets Out Next Step In Strike

Hazleton Pa Oct 25 President Mitchell to issue a statement outlining UMW position on the strike likely signaling whether it will end or continue The note follows a three hour national and district officers conference with lack of a definite conclusion about full company compliance with Scranton convention and return to work terms

Hazleton Mitchell United Mine Workers United Mineworkers Scranton Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company G. B. Markle & Co Coxe Bros. & Co Markles Lackawanna Wyoming

Tribute at Washington burial of John Sherman in Episcopal service

The burial service for John Sherman was conducted in Washington with a large audience and honorary pallbearers including Secretary Hay and Admiral Dewey. Remains moved to a special train after services, with a long line of dignitaries attending from government and judiciary. In Michigan, Commonwealth Mining halts Bufort mine operations, laying off forty workers as pumps stop and water fills the mine.

Washington Episcopal Church John Sherman Hay Gage Harlan Supreme Court Dewey Nelson A. Miles Cameron Pennsylvania Bancroft Davis J. A. Kasson State Department M. M. Parker Fuller John W. Foster Longstreet Internal Revenue Wilson Foraker A.S. Grant Nellie Grant- Sartoris J. B. Henderson Fifth Cavalry Michigamme, Mich Commonwealth Mining Company Bufort Thoney

Bryan Speaks in Maryland and Delaware on Campaign Trail

William J. Bryan delivered speeches in Maryland towns including St. Michaels Easton Preston Hurlock Vienna Salisbury and Berlin and in Delaware at Frankford Georgetown Milford Harrington Dover Clayton Middletown Kirkwood and New Castle. He answered questions on Philippines policy independence and debt payment and pledged to withdraw troops as soon as possible while promising to obey the law on debt.

Wilmington Del William J. Bryan St. Michaels Maryland Easton Preston Hurlock Vienna Salisbury Berlin Frankford Georgetown Milford Harrington Dover Clayton Middletown Kirkwood New Castle Delaware Bryan John P. Nields Philippines Philippine Islands Congress

Third Ward Leads in City Registration Rush

Third Ward now leads as registration nears end with about 538 registered at noon. Officials warn the first day of registration is almost over and turnout may rise after 5 pm with several wards reporting a few new voters and a handful of first tim ers.

Sherman at Rest

Mansfield Ohio Oct 25 funeral train arrived at ten this morn ing President McKinley’s private car attached at Canton President’s party including Root Cortelyou Day and Baldwin met at depot Vast crowd greeted them Remains lay in state at Grace church until two Services then grave procession City draped in black Business suspended Thousands from other cities attended

Mansfield Ohio Sherman McKinley Canton Root Cortelyou Judge Day Judge Baldwin Grace Church Putnam

Woolley Special in Massachusetts Sees Large Gatherings

John G. Woolley and party ran a special train through Massachusetts with large crowds at Attleboro Taunton and Fall River where 2000 300 and 1000 listeners attended speeches. In St Paul a conference of allied agricultural societies adjourned to Chicago to seek pledges. In Detroit David B Hill addressed 3500 supporters on campaign issues from a Democratic viewpoint.

Massachusetts Fall River Mass John G. Woolley Providence Attleboro Taunton Bedford St. Paul Allied Agricultural Societies Chicago Detroit David B. Hill New York State Light Guard Hill

Massacre in Kwai Shan district as villagers killed

Report from Hong Kong on October 5 describes a battle in Kwai Shan where villagers attacked rebels and were overwhelmed, resulting in about 2000 villagers slain. Subsequent reports note rebel forces entering villages and continuing violence.

Hong Kong Kwai Shan

Octogenarian Couple Wed in Eldorado Then License Granted

Harrisburg Illinois report states Thomas Simpson age 181 and Mary E Mooney age 67 of Eldorado were granted a marriage license by County Clerk Pearce Tuesday morning and wed Tuesday night in Eldorado.

Harrisburg Ills Thomas Simpson Mary E. Mooneyhan Eldorado Pearce

Meeting of Senator Allison Cancelled Over Personal Ties

The October 25 meeting in Hamilton was called off due to Senator Allison's intimate friendship with the late ex Senator John Sherman, which led to the postponement.

Hamiltton Allison John Sherman

Hartwig Lung Balm: Cure for Coughs and Lung Trouble

A 1957 testimonial from J. E. Hill of Union Ave Chicago touts Hartwig's Lung Balm as a safe pleasant quick remedy for throat and lung troubles. The reference claims it cures children with a few doses and eliminates coughs without trouble.

Hartwig J. E. Hill Union Ave Chicago

Hartwig's Lung Balsam Praised As Quick Cough Cure

Mrs. F W Martin of Chicago reports Hartwig's Lung Balsam as the best cough remedy, saying it cured her cold in one night. The product is described as a pleasant, reliable treatment for bronchial and pulmonary complaints and is popular with children.

F. W. Martin Emerald Dve Chicago Hartwig

Howe’s Large Book Listing Prompts Contact Card

A reader notes Mr Howe advertises a very large list of books and invites inquiries. He offers to call back for explanations and details about titles, prices, and availability.

Bound is Not United States Answers the Anglio German Note

Washington October 25 The United States reply to Britain and Germany on a China accord will be sent today. The note states the United States does not join a formal alliance but accepts the terms and reserves no binding obligation to join in joint action if any power seeks to partition China.

Germany China Hay United States

Bourke Cockran Speaks to 3000 in Terre Haute

Bourke Cockran addressed about 3000 people at the Casino in Terre Haute Indiana last night. The prominent orator spoke to a large crowd shaping public discourse in the region.

Bourke Cockran Terre Haute Ind

Vollmer Fails to Appear at Nichols Barbecue

Report from Nichols shows Hon. Henry Vollmer did not attend the Grand Democratic Barbecue. The event, expected as the main speaking engagement, ended in disappointment as Treated delays and a missed arrival left attendees without Vollmer. P. J. OConnell attended but offered little amusement to counter the absence.

Nichols Henry Vollmer Vollmer Rumple Henry P. J. O'Connell Congress

Indications for Iowa and Sabbath Proposals

Chicago dispatch notes likely fair weather in Iowa tonight and Friday as a convention presents needs in each church. Resolutions commend missionary work, reaffirm opposition to Sabbath desecration, and praise hospitality of Chicago and generous rail rates and press coverage.

Resolutions Passed by Baptist Convention Resolutions

The Resolution Committee reported multiple measures praising denominational press work and urging support for the Baptist Record and Baptist Union. It endorses the Iowa Fails Christian assembly, Central Baptist Orphanage support, opposes liquor traffic, condemns street fairs, and calls for stronger Iowa plan beneficence in state convention work.

Baptist Convention Baptist Record Baptist Union Baptist Young People’s Union Standard Iowa Central Baptist Orphanage Central Northwest

COLOR LINE CLOSELY DRAWN IN CUBAN CONTEST

Santiago de Cuba October 25 The departure of provincial delegates for the Havana constitutional convention drew a vast procession escorted by about 12 000 people nine tenths colored sparking bitter race tensions Whites predict the convention will last a year and that delegates seek salaries instead of a Cuban republic Local papers urged delegates to expel the Americans from the islands.

Santiago de Cuba Havana

Books by Mr Howe Featured in Large Ad Card

Readers are urged to drop Mr Howe a card after spotting a large advertisement about his books. The notice highlights the appeal of his titles and invites engagement from book lovers.

Howe Abcard

Murder over four fifty: Indianapolis case explodes

Leo Wilhelm's wife, a truck gardener, was found slain on the White River bank after being strangled and robbed of four dollars and fifty cents. Her husband John Wilhelm, and suspects John Maladay and Felix Robbins, were arrested as authorities investigate the crime.

Indianapolis Leo Wilhelm White River John Wilhelm John Maladay Felix Robbins

Runaway Horse Bolts Through City Strikes Pause

Mrs Harry Cummins rode a horse driven buggy that suddenly bolted along the main street. She was thrown to the pavement but clung to the lines and stayed on as the horse halted after snapping both buggy shafts. She escaped with no broken bones though shaken by the incident.

Harry Cummins

Struck by Streetcar Injures 67-Year-Old Man

William Shafer, 67, was struck by a streetcar today due to his deafness. He was knocked down and taken home at 201 Sixth Street where Dr. Oliver and colleagues treated a dislocated left shoulder and a broken right collarbone. Recovery hopes were optimistic.

Wm. Shafer Fist Sixth Street Oliver Klein and Heidle Shafer

Magazine Explodes at proving grounds with 25000 dollar loss

Washington reports that a magazine at the proving grounds exploded with no injuries. The blast destroyed a brick 25 by 100 foot magazine and a wooden filling house, wrecking 30000 pounds of smokeless powder, 8000 pounds of black powder, and substantial ammunition stock.

Washington Iin Long Admiral O'Neil Board of Cronance

Death of Geo C Stone Prominent Muscatine Figure

Word reached relatives today of the passing of Geo C Stone a former prominent Muscatine resident. He died in Duluth though his regular home was in St Paul. A well known old settler and member of the Green Stone banking firm, he was linked to the Scone family on North Mulberry street. Further details were unavailable.

Geo. C. Stone Muscatine Duluth Mr. Stone St. Paul Stone Green &Stone Scone North Mulberry Street Journal

Hartwie's Lung Balsam Claimed Cure for Severe Cold

George A. Foster of Detroit reports two bottles of Hartwie's Lung Balsam cured his severe cold and threatened complications. The product is described as purifying and strengthening weakened lung tissues.

George A. Foster Spencer St Detroit Hartwie

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