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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1900

Page

2

Strike Is Off Monday Work For Most Miners

The anthracite strike ends for companies that agreed to the Scranton convention demands while continued for those refusing. Miners to return Monday to work at the site of the lift. President Mitchell credits near victory and notes a 10 percent wage rise with sliding scale suspended until April 1, 1901.

Hazleton Stazleton Mitchell United Mine Workers National Scranton Schuylkill Tehigh

Advice to miners on future action after strike

The statement urges mine employees to form grievance committees to meet supervisors and present issues orderly. It notes Pennsylvania law requires semi monthly wage payments on demand and urges workers to notify companies of expected pay twice monthly. It calls for union unity to secure higher wages and resists any wage cuts, aiming to keep strike momentum. It authorizes those at cooperating companies to resume work Monday morning and to contribute to aid others still on strike. Signed by John Mitchell and W. B. Wilson with regional officers.

Pennsylvania United Mine Workers of America United Resistance John Mitchell W. B. Wilson United Mine Workers

Woman One of the Gang Tied to Central Illinois Counterfeits

Ida Canady of Pana is jailed in Edgar county on larceny charges and linked to a trio flooding central Illinois with spurious greenbacks. Lu French and Frank Mackie await trial in Taylorville with counterfeit bills found on them. Canady admitted identity and offered to testify in exchange for immunity.

Mattoon Ida Canady Pana Edgar County Illinois Lu French Frank Mackie Taylorville Eagar County Canady Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern French Mackie

GASELEE REACHES PAO TING FU

General Gaselee reports allied troops in Pao Ting Fu with guards at gates and order awaited from Waldersee. He notes most residents stay indoors and no hostility, plus details of imperialist retreat and releases by French force. Green family arrived after suffering. Mr Green hospitalized.

London Gaselee Pao Ting Fu Beeen India Lord George Hamilton Waldersee Green

Insanity Defense in Brumm Murder Case Is Undermined

In Charlotte Michigan on October 26 the Brumm murder trial saw a letter from Julia Brumm to the prisoner in an asylum. The missive urged secrecy and gradual improvement, effectively undermining the defense’s insanity claim as the examination nears completion.

Charlotte, Mich Brumm Julia Bruumm Tonia George Brother

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Remedy

A vintage advertisement urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds from all druggists if it fails and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box.

E. W. Grove

Vestibuled Limited Trains From Buffalo to New York

A fragment notes vestibuled limited trains running from Buffalo via the Lehigh Valley Railroad to Chicago and the West to New York with car service and fan care mentioned in transit context.

Buffalo Chicago New York Lehign Valley Railroad

Iowa City fans expect S U S to defeat all foes this season

Enthusiasts in Iowa City are confident that S U S will beat every opponent. Iowa has a much stronger team this year, dominating Upper Iowa 57 to 0, State Normal 68 to 0, and Simpson 47 to 0. Griffith is crippled but expected to play Chicago. Red Griffith is noted as a star now sidelined for the Drake game.

Knipes Griffith Iowa City Iowa Upper Iowa University Simpson College Chicago Marshall Field Drake Red” Griffith

NOSTIN CHEMICAL CO FOR SALE IN MUSCATINE DRUGGISTS

Only by Nostin Chemical Co 03 Maiden Lane New York for sale in Muscatine by Havercamp's Pharmacy and Wm C A Busch.

Nostin Chemical CO Maiden Lane N. Y Muscatine Havercamp’s Pharmacy Wm. C. A. Busch

Muscatine Voter Registration Sessions Scheduled

The Muscatine city registration boards will hold multiple sessions from October 24 to November 3 1900 to register qualified electors for the November 6 1900 election. Registration is required to vote. most sessions run 8 am to 9 pm at ward locations including Excelsior Hose House City Hall Rescue Hose House and Relief Hose House.

Muscatine Excelsior Hose House City Hall Rescue Hose House Relief Hose House Barney Schmit Iowa

Holtzs celebrate 15th wedding anniversary with friends

Mr and Mrs H A Holtz marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary on the 22nd hosting about 60 friends for an evening of games music and a supper prepared by the hostess. Many fine presents were left in honor of the occasion. Mrs Spooner learned from Will Raub Newton that his father James Raub was seriously ill with slim hopes of recovery.

H. A. Holtz Spooner Will Raub Newton James Raub

Pine Mills social notes and local visits

Ed Fix is home for a couple weeks. James Sissel spent Sunday at the Fix home. Hamme Morris will leave Pine Mills soon on his wheel. Mrs. Mary Bierman and her son visit her parents for a couple of days. Will Hartman hosted a gathering last Tuesday night. The No 1 school of Montpelier township closed Friday and Miss Neidig returned to Muscatine. The canal is complete and the bridge finished. Isaac Myers made a business trip to Davenport Wednesday. Will and Mrs. Will Nagle hosted an 18th birthday surprise for Miss Addie Nagle with many gifts. Several young people attended.

Ed. Fix James Sissel Hamme Morris Pine Mills Mary Bierman Will Hartman Montpelier Township Neidig Muscatine Isaac Myers Davenport Will Nagle Addie Nagle Addie Annie Hasie Irwin Libbie Reeves Lydia Fix Emma Brand Bertha Neidig Neal Myers Roy Reeves Will Hunn Dan Morris Willie Nagle Henry Fitchner Charley Irwin Willie Fix Fred Crow

Hood’s Sarpsapa rilla Promises Health Boost

Purporting to improve health Hood’s Sarpsapa rilla claims to grant pure blood, increase appetite strength and vigor, and cure rheumatism catarrh or scrofula. The ad urges starting today to realize the benefits quickly.

Hood

All liver ills are cured by Hood's Pills

Advertisement proclaims Hood's Pills cure all liver ills priced at 25 cents.

Hood

Lehich Valley Railroad offers scenic trips to major East Coast hubs

Travelers seeking comfort enjoy a trip by the Lehich Valley Railroad with views of delightful scenery en route to New York, Philadelphia, or Seashore points. The line promises a relaxed journey through attractive landscapes.

Oiny New York Philadelphia

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