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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
5
New York report on Alvord's crime traces discovery to a clerk who saw erasures on a clearing house sheet. Vice President Hine explains how deliberate falsifications surfaced after Backus checked balances, with bank officials noting misrepresentations from Washington authorities.
A cable from St Thomas reports public opposition to any sale of the islands to the United States. A meeting in St Croix is called to protest, led by A J Blackwood American consul and colonial council chairman who argues for annexation with Porto Rico style privileges citing sugar duties as proof.
Merrill Wisconsin October 27 Wester Clarke and H O Bernhard of Tomahawk were accused of arson after entering a bicycle shop and soaking contents walls and shavings with gasoline then igniting a candle.
The Baptist convention adjourned last evening and delegates and pastors began leaving for home this morning. Listed are Chas. E. Baker Mrs. E. R. Harvey C. A. Lemon of Cedar Rapids W. S. Goodell of Des Moines Mrs. C. V. Bentley West Liberty Rev. L. N. Call Sac City and other attendees Georgia towns and pastors from Keota Columbus Junction Bloomfield Ottumwa Farmington Shellsburg Whatchester Fairfield Des Moines Osage Newton Bonaparte and Washington among names.
Dr James McNutt former Columbia resident and ex teacher near Muscatine died at his home October 25 1900 after a long illness. He was the youngest brother of ex Senator Samuel McNutt and brother in law of Hon A S Lawrence. He taught school near Muscatine about forty five years ago then studied medicine and practiced. He joined the Union army and served in the medical department with Fort Jackson and Fort St Philip below New Orleans for about two years. After the war he settled in Missouri for the rest of his life.
London reports that the Transvaal was proclaimed part of the British empire with a grand ceremony in Pretoria. 6,200 troops marched past and the royal standard was raised as Sir Alfred Milner read the proclamation. Elsewhere reports say Boer forces captured Jacobsdal and disrupted a Highlander reconnoitering party, with several officers wounded and captured.
The text notes that Russian approval would negate the idea of menace, but diplomats fear a negative reply would imply territorial designs on Manchuria. A refusal could also be read as the opposite. Officials believe Russia may refrain from responding, extending current inaction for some time.
The breaking course of Qing officials follows Kang Yi’s death, denying court departures to Shensi and sparking debate on punishment for high officials. Diplomats note France, Russia, Japan, and the U S delay in pledging to the Anglo German alliance while considering territorial clauses in China.
Elder J Grant a prominent local clergyman was arraigned before Justice Tyer in Wabash Indiana for taking four shocks of corn from neighbor Gill. The dispute stems from prior trouble. Grant admits taking the corn but claims it was under an agreement. Gill had earlier been arrested for profanity and both cases were put under advisement.
Minonk Illinois October 27 four men were seriously injured when three boilers exploded at the Chicago and Minonk Coal and Tile works. Injured are engineer William Jackson and firemen Samuel Hayes William Hayes and Edward Liston. Two hundred fifty miners and the superintendent are trapped 550 feet below with no surface access.
Princeton, Oct 27. The registry list posted outside the Princeton post office shows Grover Cleveland in the C’s. It settles the question of his registration though whether he will vote remains uncertain. Negaunee, Mich Oct 27. Daniel Ryan of Traverse City arrested for attempted murder of a conductor on a Grand Rapids and Indiana railway train. The assault occurred two weeks ago. Milwaukee Oct 27. Plankinton bank to declare another dividend, likely about 75 percent, pleasing creditors. Vincennes Ind Oct 27. Bank of Leeds Bros Bridgeport robbed of over $1,000 and notes. robbers escaped after an explosion.
Saginaw Michigan on October 27 reports a Wednesday board of supervisors session where a resolution was introduced to cut the marriage license fee from 1 dollar to 50 cents as a potential new industry aid measure.
Patent remedy ad states no cure and no pay for Weeks Break of Cold tablets sold by J J Havercamp as sole agent at 25 cents.
Muscatine reports mixed grain and livestock prices with corn at 28 to 30 cents, oats 20 to 22 cents, rye 45 cents, wheat 65 to 68, hay prices ranging from 4 to 9 dollars, and flour and meal costs across multiple sacks. Live stock includes hogs 4.00 to 4.25, cattle 3.00 to 3.50, sheep 3.50 to 4.00 per head, and chickens 2 to 4 cents per pound. Fruit and vegetables list potatoes 40 cents per bushel, apples 30 to 35 cents per peck, bananas 1.00 to 2.50 per bunch, and lemons up to 40 cents per dozen. Market described as unsteady.
Dried beef prices listed as 20 and 30 cents per unit. Green No 1 six cents, No 2 five to six cents. Calf meat prices. Wood and lime costs shown. Coal hard and soft listed with several price points. Hardware nails barb wire lumper boards shingles lath pickets and fencing priced. Additional building materials include ceiling beading, joists, boards, and batten pricing.
Mrs. M. Evans of Cairo NL says Beggs' Hair Re failed to remove dandruff or stop hair loss after other remedies. The ad urges curing the disease to make hair care self-evident.
A Daylight Ride from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a pleasant journey with every comfort provided, showcasing a comfortable travel experience aboard the line.
Good cause for Thanksgiving. The New Process Laundry highlights collar and shirt finishing with smooth edges and no torn button holes. Customers are urged to bring slips and visit, noting filtered water and two telephone lines for service.
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