Muscatine To Dedicate $30,000 Public Library Gift
Muscatine plans a December 20 dedication for the $30,000 Musser public library gift. Governor Shaw State Librarian Brigham and Miss Tyler of the state library commission will attend and speak. The deed passes to the mayor and then to the library board. Rev. Arthur Fowle is invited to review the movement’s history.
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Srrctan
Muscatine
P.M. Musser Public Library
Shaw
Brigham
State Library Commission
Miss Tyler
Library Board
Arthur Fowle
Centennial Baptist Church
Chicago
Old Library Association
Dog Makes 200 Mile Homeward Journey From Riverside
Muscatine details a remarkable homeward trek as a dog travels 200 miles from Kansas City to Riverside after being left behind with a family moving to Oklahoma. The account recalls a prior New Foundland from Muscatine returning from El Reno last August and arriving hungry at the owner’s doorstep.
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Muscatine
Kansas City
Riverside
New Foundland
el Reno
Oklahoma
Doctor Arrested for Kissing in Sioux City
Dr Maxwell E Silver was arraigned in police court on assault charges filed by Emma Dill and Kittie Early. The pair allege he followed them near Seventh and Water streets after they declined his approach and kissed Emma three times and kissed Kittie four times despite objections.
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Sioux City
Maxwell E. Silver
Emma Dill
Kittie Harly
Kittie
Seventh and
Water Streets
Silver
Dr. Silver
Two Boys Die In Accident At Mackey Home
Word reaches Boone of a fatal morning accident near Mackey. Andrew Ahrens, 5, shot and instantly killed his brother Eddie, 6, when he picked up a rifle behind a door. Their aunt urged him to put it down before the trigger was pulled. In a separate note, a local man faced an alleged fraudulent doctor case involving a $75 note and mailing remedies. the suspect was escorted to Washington and later released.
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Boone
Mackey
Andrew Ahrens
Charles
Ahrens
Eddie
Mart Ahrens
Andrew
West Chester
Lesch
Os Keloosa
Chicago
Teeter
Washington
McCall
Terrible accidental shooting wounds Grinnell child
In Grinnell Dee four, the home of Sam Thompson seven miles southwest of town, an older boy hunted then left a loaded gun. Two younger brothers, ages 5 and 3, found the gun and discharged it. A birdshot wound tore through one child’s shoulder. Dr. Wiley reports the injury life threatening with slim chances of recovery.
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Grinnell Dee
Sam Thompson
Dr. Wiley
Debtor Discharges Revealed By Judge Shiras
Judge Shiras announces bankruptcy discharges for a list of individuals including Louis Parradee of Plover Catharine Parradee of Plover Leonard Petersen Sweat City Henry Greenside Pomeroy Wm Baker Kanawha Levert Nelson Kanawha Alice McMaster Ute Wm E Fowler Tama Joseph Novonty Cedar Rapids Frank Rytpka Cedar Rapids Wm Stuart Iraer James White Traer John F Terry Cedar Rapids Wm Gray Union W A Sheldon & Son Beaman Adolph Aschutel Dblkader Perry Logan Nashville
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Bubuque
Shiras
Louis Parradee
Plover
Catharine
Parradee
Leonard Petersen
Sweat City
Henry Greenside
Pomeroy
Baker
Kanawha
Levert Nelson
Alice McMaster
Ute
Wm. E. Fowler
Tama
Joseph Novonty
Cedar Rapids
Frank
Ryptka
Wm. Stuart
Iraer
James White
Traer
John F. Terry
Wm. Gray
Union
W.A. Sheldon & Son
Beaman
Adolph Aschutel
Dblkader
Perry Logan
Nashville
Judge Frees Grinnell Man in Labor Import Case
Dee Moines December 4 Judge McPherson ruled in the United States against David Morrison of Grinnell in the contract labor importation case. The court ordered exoneration for Morrison, ending the charges.
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Dee Moines
McPherson
United States
David Morrison
Grinnell
Gremell
Notables at the Show Grace Chicago Live Stock Exposition
Governors Shaw and other Western officials from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Indiana Missouri Montana Utah and Canada attended the International Live Stock exposition at Chicago. The Hereford steer Woods Principal sold for 50 cents a pound to A G Swenson of New York. Intercollegiate stock judging drew 500 contestants from eight colleges and 19 classes were judged. An International Federation of Agricultural Colleges formed to promote science and fellowship. Aberdeen and Angus cattle sold 97 head at an average of 344 per head. A Pittsburg Live Stock exchange delegation arrived with brass band.
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Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Shaw
Iowa
Savage
Nebraska
van Sant
Minnesota
Durbin
Indiana
Dockery
Missouri
Toole
Montana
Wells
Utah
Senor
Caseroves
Mexico
Alberto Serantes
J. M. Drrden
Woods
A. G. Swenson
New York
of Agriculture
Ilinois
Iews
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Ontario
Guelph
North Dakota
Agricultural College of the
United States
Canada
International Federation of Agricultural Colleges
Burdge
Illinois
Oklahoma
Minn
Pittsburg Live Stock Exchange
Morrison clears two Austrian workers of import claim
McPherson rules in Morrison's favor on a fact issue about two Austrian glove workers. They testified they traveled to Chicago and stayed briefly, denying any contract to come, while admitting Morrison supplied their railroad fare from Chicago. money for passage allegedly came from his Austrian agent, not Morrison.
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McPherson
Morrison
Austria
Chicago
Change in Express Service In Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Dec 4 The contract of the American Express company over the Mason City Fort Dodge line now part of the Chicago Great Western system has expired Wells Fargo has opened its office to the public The lat ter company will control the business over the present line of the city and the two new lines in course of construction as soon as they are completed
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Fort Dodge
American Express Company
Mason City
Chicago Great Western
Wells-Fargo Company
Postmaster Appointed. Offices Discontinued In Iowa
Iowa notes from Washington reveal T W Hathheld appointed postmaster at Greeley in Delaware county replacing B E Farwell who was removed. The Sikreclair post office in Butler county is discontinued and mail redirected to Parkersburg. Lorimer and St Ansger offices become presidential Jan 1 with postmaster salaries of 31000 and 1100 respectively. Original pensions listed for Edward Riker Decorah Willis Huddleston Rebodes Edward Paddleford Soldiers Home Marshalltown Lewis Keen North McGregor Albert Gilespie Soldiers Home Marshalltown Milburn Henderson West Liberty George S Joslyn Coggan William S Russell Oakville Robert Wilkinshaw Marshalltown and widows Rebecca Webb Winterset Meron Jane Barron Centerville Emma Farrel Walsh.
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Iowa
Washingston
Washington
T. W. Hath
Greeley
Delaware County
B. E. Farwell
Sireclair
Butler County
Parkersburg
Lorimer
St. Ansger
Edward Riker
Decorah
Willis Huddleston
Rebodes
Edward Paddleford
Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Lewis Keen
North McGregor
Albert Gilespie
Milburn W. Henderson
West Liverty
George S. Joslyn
Coggan
William S. Russell
Oakville
Robert Wlkinshaw
Rebecca Webb
Winterset
Meron Jane Barron
Centerville
Emma Frarrel
Walsh
Priest Barred From Holy Name Cathedral Despite Apology
Chicago reports Father Jeremiah Crowley will not be allowed to worship at the Cathedral of the Holy Name. Injunctions to bar entry were scheduled in Judge Tuley’s court. The case was continued indefinitely as Archbishop Feehan had not instructed withdrawal. Crowley remains under oath not to worship the parish.
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Chicago
Jeremiah J. Crowley
Cardinel Martinelli
Feehanad
Guilty Verdict in Grand Rapids Bribery Case
Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Michigan December 4 The superior jury found City Attorney Lant K Salisbury guilty after a night of deliberation in a bribery case stemming from an alleged $75 000 bribe linked to a water contract from Lake Michigan worth 4 006 000 Senators Nichols and one of Salisbury's lawyers faced accusations of attempting to bribe the principal witness in the trial.
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Mich
Lant K. Salisbury
Salisbury
Grand Rapids
Lake Michigan
George Nichols
Duel in Harris room ends with mortally wounded man
In New York George Harris and Richard Anthony, both black, fought with knives in Harris's room after locking the door. The fight lasted about 15 minutes in darkness before police broke in. Harris lay unconscious with a Dirk in his chest and is believed fatally wounded. Anthony was locked up. James Smith stabbed Maud Thompson 30 times. she is dying in hospital and Smith is under arrest. Hundreds of black residents chased Smith as he fled.
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New York
George Harris
Richard Anthony
Harris
Anthony
James Smith
Maud Thompson
Smith
Yates urges aid for Boer women and children in camps
Governor Yates issued a proclamation urging Illinois citizens to donate money medicine food and clothes for destitute non-combatants held in British camps in South Africa The call targets sick and needy prisoners in those camps and seeks public relief efforts.
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Illinois
Springfield
Til
Yates
South Africa
Revision of the Hymnal Planned by Methodist Committee
Cincinnati Dec 4 The hymnal revision committee of the Methodist Episcopal church began work here. They will preserve 400 hymns and choose 200 new ones to total 600 in the new hymnal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
General Conference
Methodist -Episcopal Church
Steel Plate Deal Off Reported in New York
The Journal of Commerce says negotiations to form a large steel plate combination have been declared off. There is little likelihood the project will be revived at present.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Eczema described as acid humor in blood tormenting skin
The article explains eczema as an acid humor in the blood that contacts the skin causing redness inflammation and pustular eruptions. It notes the skin may dry crack and scale and describes intense itching burning and oozing until the poison is removed from the blood.
Golden Medical Discovery advertised as stomach cure
The advert promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion issues noting it has no alcohol or narcotics. It claims improved nutrition from properly digested food and includes testimonials like Pleasant A. Oliver praising its health benefits and mentions Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for bowels and liver.
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Perce
Golden
Sage
Frei
Pleasant A. Oliver
Viola, Felten Co
Dr. Pierce
Western League to keep structure with minor changes
St Joseph Missouri December 4 The Western league will retain its organization largely as last year with possible later changes. James Manning received the Kansas City franchise and the Denver franchise is to be transferred to an unnamed buyer. The St Paul franchise remains undecided though Lennon may return. James Whitfield of Kansas City was elected president succeeding Hickey.
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St. Joseph
James Manning
Wkansas City
Denver
St. Paul
Shidelut
Cimmn
Lennon
James Whitfield
Kansas City
Hickey
International billiard contest score report
In New York on December 4 the international billiard match ended with Jake Schaeffer of Chicago defeating Howison of Canada by 400 to 357.
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New York
Jake” Schaeffer
Chicago
Howison
Canada
Sacred Shrine Desecrated in Fall River Relic Theft
In Fall River Massachusetts St Anne's parish reports vandalism at the church on South Main Street. Two sacred relics including a unique right forearm bone of the parish’s patron saint were stolen, with chalices and robes damaged. The relics, valued at $3060 for the forearm bone and $660 for the glass case, were heavily ornamented. the theft shocked priests and parishioners who deem the loss more profound than monetary value.
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Fall River
Mass
St. Anne’s
South Main Street
St Anne
France
Hill to resign Great Northern presidency soon
The New York Tribune reports Jas J. Hill will retire from the Great Northern presidency, to be followed by his son J N Hill. James J. Hill may remain as a director, with relocation to New York City as part of a planned scheme though he would keep a legal residence in St Paul.
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New York
the Tribune
Jas. J. Hill
Great Northern Company
J. N. Hill
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Hill
Schame
St. Paul
Store owner murdered in Copeland ranch robbery blaze
Santa Fe dispatch reports Davis, owner of a Copeland ranch store in Lincoln County, was killed along with an unidentified guest during a robbery that included arson. The store was burned and both bodies were cremated.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Davis
Copeland Ranch
Lincoln County
Labor Routs to Meet Clash Over Measures at AFL Session
Delegates converge on Scranton to debate labor reforms at the American Federation of Labor convention. Pacific coast reps press for Chinese exclusion act reenactment and shipbuilding plans. Black and white delegates from Richmond push color line issues. Resolutions total 19 items including eight hour day for post office clerks, union labels, defense fund, and anti boycott rules. Open tomorrow at 10. In Rich Hill Missouri, clashes between striking miners and deputy sheriffs leave four wounded. Sheriff Smith injured, a deputy shot, and National Guard units called in as about 400 miners strike continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Richmond
Federation
United States
Illinois
Indiana
Rich Hill
Joe T. Smith
Butler
Walter Valentine
Company B
National Guards
Peruna Receives High Praise From National Figures
Letters from lawmakers and officials in Washington and Ohio extol Petuna as an effective catarrh cure and spring tonic. Notable endorsements include Hon. William Youngs blood Auditor of the Interior, Hon. Rufus B. Merchant U.S. Post Office official, and Congressmen David F. Wilber Irvine Dungan. The company cites thirty eight members of Congress backing Peruna and offers testimonials to the public from Columbus, Ohio.
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William “Youngsblood
Auditor of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Hartman
Columbus
Peruna
Sid Siter
Rufus B. Merchant
U.S. Post Office
Washington, D.C
Irvine Dungan
Jackson, O
Congress
Perune Medicine Co
Switchmen Strike Status Conflicting in Pennsylvania
Reports from Pittsburg indicate conflicting views on the switchmen strike. Railroad officials claim the strike is over and traffic moves, while switchmen insist no one has returned to work and roads are crippled. Freight congestion and coal coke ore shortages affect plants at Duquesne and McKeesport, with unions saying lines are near stall and more workers may return to the Union yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brotherhood of Railway
Trafic
Duquesne
Carnegie Company
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Tube
Union Railroad
Steel Companies
Obituary notices from Davenport area deaths in 1920s Times-Republican
Fedale Buchmeier 74 died in Blue Grass Township from old age. Funeral Friday at St. Joseph's church with Holy Family cemetery interment. C. E. Pell 50 died at 404 May Street Marshalltown from kidney trouble. burial plans pending for sons Charles in Davenport and Dee in Cedar Rapids. Elizabeth Meyer 73 died at son H. J. Meyer's Davenport home. husband Christopher Meyer died last April. one survivor, H. J. Meyer. funeral 2 PM at 1315 Franklin Street to City cemetery. George D. Durnin died last night at 10:22 PM at 22 Walling Court. survived by husband, five children Alfred, George, Margaret, John, and Mrs. John H. Scott of New Orleans. brother Will D. Wall of Philadelphia arriving. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Fedale Buchmeier
Blue Grass Township
St. Joseph’s Church
Holy Family Cemetery
C. E. Pell
May Street
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Charles
Davenport
Dee
Cedar Rapids
George D. Durnin
Walling Court
Alfred
George
Margaret
John
John H. Scott
New Orleans
Will D. Wall
Philadelphia
Various early 1900s business and crime notices across the U S
The Savannah failure of Woods & Malone empties liabilities at 150000 with 100000 assets. Romaine Taubaux in Weir City Kansas kills wife and two sons and injures two more. Earl B. Dumont publishing firm placed in receivership with 250000 liabilities and 537000 assets. Pretoria dynamite factory begins small scale work for coal mines. deadly rail collision near Kharbia Fiusele kills 18 Chinese and 7 Russians. Edward John Eyre former Jamaica governor dies born 1815. Sotheby’s sells Byron rare edition for £129. US mint November 1901 coinage 7484090 total. Pittsburg Plate Glass raises capital from 16500000 to 12000000 to expand stock houses. First National Bank Ballston Spa NY closed over 160000 defalcation by teller Fitcham.
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Woods & Malone
Savannah
Romaine Taubaux
Giraurd Taubaux
Weir City
Kan
Earl B. Dumont
Chicago
Pretoria
Kharbia
Fiusele
Edward John Eyre
Jamaica
Byron
Sotheby’s
London
United States
Pittsburg Plate ‘Glass Company
First National Bank of
Ballston Spa
New York
Durnin Death Notice for Sophia W. Durnin Wife
Local notice records the death of Sophia, the wife of W. Durnin. The brief item notes a passing and identifies the family relation without detailing services or burial arrangements.
General A D Hazen Dies in Washington at 61
General A D Hazen, former third assistant postmaster general under Wanamaker and Bissell, died at his Washington residence last night at age 61. He served in public service for many years and was noted for his work in postal administration. His death closes a long career in government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. D. Hazen
Wanamaker
Bissell
Death of Fort Leavenworth surgeon Dr David McDill
Dr David McDill United States surgeon at the Fort Leavenworth penitentiary died from an apoplexy stroke. Aged 41 he came to Leavenworth a year ago from Burlington Iowa. A prominent Mason and Elk his body will be sent to Monmouth Illinois for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kas
David McDill
United States
United States Penitentiary
Ft. Leavenworth
McDill
Burtington
Monmouth
Ill
Sugar Refining Firm Declares Quarterly Dividends
The directors of the American Sugar Refining company have declared the usual dividend of 13-4 per cent on its common stock for the quarter and the regular quarterly dividend of 13-4 per cent on its preferred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sugar Refining Company
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Muscatine Public Library
Musser
Wotables
Governor Shaw
Chicago Exhibition
Champion Steer
Jeremiah Crowley
Holy Mame Cathedral
Charce
Hack
Methodist General
New York Paper Authority
Eczema’s
B. Jackson
McGee St
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Western League
Latter Place
Schaeffer
Fall River Church
May
Great Northern Executive
Adain
Scranton
Penn
American Federation of Lbor
Grippercroup
Samoa
David F. Wilber
Oneonta, N. Y
Hal
ACTY
John M. Thurston
Omaha, Neb
Pell
Army
McCulough Building
West
Third Street
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