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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1900
Page
7
Voters were invited to participate in a piano related ballot where 25 cents buys one vote, tied to Barnard's Model Laundry promotion. Details on eligibility and candidate names were not provided in the fragment.
Street car timetable lists a summer service for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and Sunday runs. Morning departures begin around 5:50 to 6:16 with 20 minute intervals, continuing until about 11 p.m. Last car at 11:10 goes to the switch and car houses. Sunday service starts at 8 a.m. with half hour to 10 a.m. then 20 minute intervals through 9 p.m. and later schedule adjustments.
A Des Moines letter dated September 8 1900 describes strong Democratic organization in Scott County for the Second District race. It claims Germans oppose free silver and may stay home, aiding Democrats who capitalize on imperialism fears to sway Republican voters. Vollmer is named as a likely successor if turnout falters.
Farmers are busy with corn cutting and potato digging as Octobers corn picking nears. The Mercer county fair begins the 18th with high premiums. a one year old baby dies in Buffalo Prairie. Co C Waiters visits Arch Kile, called prince of entertainers. hogs to market and Carrie Walter and Ray return from Iowa.
An advertisement from Humeston Iowa touts Beggs' Hair Renewer claiming to cure scalp diseases restore growth and color. The notice credits J A Linder editor Advocate and promotes purchase at J J Havercamp's.
Advertises travel information for Paris with service to all stations via New York and connections to steamship lines. Promotes ticketing through the line and invites travelers to obtain help for their journey.
Frank C. Lory and Max Beaver of Petersburg Indiana return from Dawson City with $100000 in gold and plan to dispose of nuggets in Philadelphia. They own several Dawson buildings renting for $50000 monthly, having mined $135000 last year and expect higher yields with the latest machinery. Lory predicts more gold will be produced in Alaska next year.
Captain Grant Tod of Lead, previously in the Jameson raid, was struck from behind by a mining hammer at Otto Grantz's Hidden Fortune mine near St. Paul. The blow damaged nerves and caused total blindness, raising fears it may be permanent as he is a prominent local figure.
Detroit reports inspector Parsel found 26 of 28 Michigan postoffices in excellent condition. In Michie Bay County the postmaster could not read or write and the clerk was deaf and dumb. Farmers had to fetch mail or write requests on paper. A waste basket held scattered instructions. Green Bay details burglars storming the How land and Fisk homes, stealing jewelry and cash.
The state board of health reports a young telegraph operator for the Michigan Central railroad at Varma Jackson county lies dying of typhoid fever contracted there. Six predecessors in the same role died of the same illness, likely due to unsanitary conditions.
A southeast gale on Lake Michigan damaged Milwaukee railroad track in Racine. Waves washed away sand, undermined the track and a large oil house, with 300 feet of breastworks built and hundreds of sand bags used to shore up the riverfront dock and prevent further collapse.
Yesterday's baseball scores show Philadelphia and Cincinnati games with Philadelphia sweeping the doubleheader. A gas line explosion in Indianapolis killed a mother and her child, with the mother dying saving the child and the maternal grandmother near death. The Polish Catholic church St Barbara in Minonk was dedicated by Bishop Spalding with a large festive procession and regional Polish societies in attendance.
John F. Lightner, 3 miles southeast of Dublin, fell from a riding corn cutter while cutting corn on Saturday afternoon. The machine’s knives lacerated his leg and he died shortly after from blood loss.
The annual meeting of the Liquor Dealers' State Protective association convened in Chattertoen's Opera House Springfield with 400 to 560 delegates expected to attend.
Three desperadoes attempted to blow open the safe at Wilton bank aided by two outside men and one inside worker. Citizens responding from the west intercepted them forcing a hasty escape after shooting. The damaged door and a stolen team link the crime to nearby towns with possible ties to Officer Gates’ recent murder.
Miss Mary Bealer fourteen eloped with Albert Barnhard from Cedar Rapids Neb. They boarded the Colorado special to Cedar Rapids after a daytime chase by her family. Train stopped at Boone where they were arrested and claimed marriage. county clerk says no license issued. Also reports: John Conroy dies after debt dispute fight in Janesville. a three year old injured by a pitchfork in Sun Prairie.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children and effective against coughs and lung trouble. It promotes 25c and 60c sizes and urges readers to ask their druggist.
Chicago reports Edward A. Davis died at county hospital after years of poverty driven by a quest for wealth. The sprawling Montana will contest, tied to John A. Davis and Judge Andrew J. Davis, involved multiple claimants, court battles, and attorney fees exceeding a million dollars.
Referee George Siler lies seriously ill at his home after a severe beating by five or six hangers-on at 163 Dearborn Street saloon. The attack, led by Jim Ryan and Tom Kerr, stems from a prior feud dating to the Corbett Fitzsimmons title fight in Carson City.
London reports the Duke of Manchester, adjudged bankrupt on August 29, puts his liabilities at 15000 pounds, largely due to renewing indulgences for friends without destroying first indorsements and hopes to propose a plan to creditors. Frankfort Kentucky deputy sheriff testifies Jim Howard admitted killing Senator Goebel, found at Howard’s house with them as close friends.
A Burlington official says Adams Express will compensate the Commercial National Bank of Chicago $20,000 to cover the loss from a theft of a package sent to the National State Bank of Burlington containing about $20,000.
In Recine Wisconsin on September 18 police hunt for youths who attacked and broke the ribs of Esther Christopherson age 12 as she rode her bicycle. The assailants pelted her with stones during the incident.
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