Secures First Church at Muscatine- Less Felt Here-New Man Is Strong
The Iowa Methodist conference announced church appointments across districts. Revs Schreckengast Tennant Lambert McClelland Myers and others receive new assignments with Muscatine First and North South churches listed among many stations. The next session will convene in Winfield Iowa.
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Ottumwa
M. E
I. B. Schreckengast
First Church
Burlington
C. L. Tennant
Grace Church
Fairfield
J. W. Lambert
Keokuk
J. M. McClelland
T. J. Myers
J. W Potter
Lambert
Winfield
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan University
J. W. Hancher
A. C. Pierser
E. FE. Lymer
H. W. Munster
A. B. Smith
American Home Funding Association
C. S. Cooper
Anti-Saloon League
Er. E. Doud
Arizona
W. E. Gardner
Gardner Hospital
J. B. Eyestone
China
F. I. Pang
Indian Territory
Iowa Conference
Milk Strike Turns Streets Into Showers of Milk
In New York on September 5 a strike by the Teamsters Union disrupted delivery by the Sheffield Co. and others. A dairy horse was slashed and milk spilled as drivers were attacked. one man was hospitalized.
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New York
York
Leld Farms Dairy Co
Sheffield Co
Teamsters’ Union
Fairfield Gas and Electric Plant Sold to Local Group
A local organization led by E. A. Howard bought the Fairfield Gas and Electric plant from Jones and Hovey. Hugh Stephenson remains superintendent as promoters plan to overhaul the plant, install new machinery, and create a fully local company with expanded service and day current prospects.
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E. A. Howard
Fairfield Gas & Electric Company
Jones & Hovey
Hugh Stephenson
Fairfield
Fairfield Gas & Electric
Centerville
Standard Oil Witness Denies Field Wagon Subterfuge
Moritz Rosenthal examined C. E. Colling, vice president of Standard Oil Kentucky, who denied placing wagons in the field to pose as independent firms. He testified local peddlers claimed independence while selling superior oil, and said the company used young women to prove Standard kerosene matched independent grades to retain trade.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Moritz Rosenthal
C. E. Colling
Kentucky
Standard Oil Company
Standard
American fleet sails for Albany amid cheers
Melbourne reports the American fleet weighing anchor at 8 am and departing for Albany. Officers praise the cruise for its punctual itinerary since Honolulu on July 23. Thousands cheer as the ships depart and Hillside crowds line the approach to the head lands. Melbourne presses offer warm farewell sentiment.
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Albany
Melbourne
Honolulu
Melbourn
Prince Arthur Jeered by Glasgow Socialists
In Glasgow on September 5 a mob of socialists and unemployed jeered Prince Arthur as he arrived for a city luncheon. Police protected the prince and hall, with injuries reported as demonstrators attempted to storm the building after a council refused a hearing for the unemployed.
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Prince Arthur
Glasgow
Prince
Fairfield Merchants Predict Record Fall Trade Surge
Fairfield business leaders forecast a strong fall season with heavy preorders and an expansive distribution plan. Merchants expect to offer unprecedented merchandise lines to Jefferson county and beyond, aided by better purchasing conditions and improving crop prospects.
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Fairfield
The
Tribune
Jefferson County
Foraker at War With Taft as Times Reports
The Toledo Times reports Senator Foraker proclaimed no peace with Taft and that Roosevelt aligned with Bryan. He criticized not receiving an invitation to Youngstown opening and said Republicans favor post March 4 tariff revision while Democrats seek immediate reform. He expressed support for immediate tariff revision.
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Toledo Times
Taft
Toledo
Toledo Times Today
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
Bryan
Ohio
Youngstown
Rockefeller heir claims noble European lineage in family report
Albany reports that John D Rockefeller is descended from a noble race. Dr Aaron R Lewis, hired by the Rockefeller Family association, traced Europe origins and found the family once held the title of baron in southern France.
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Albany
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Aaron R. Lewis
Rockefeller Family Association
Europe
Lewis
France
Dubuque Widow Seeks Heir to Miser’s Fortune
In Dubuque on September 4, widow Barbara Forster claims William Hintinger died leaving no will and seeks a court share of his estate. A $200 gold stash was found in his room. relatives deny prior affection, while death attributed to heart disease.
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Dubuque
Ifa
William Hintrnger
Barbara Forster
Hintrager
Contract to Let Gymnasium for Parsons College Assured
The government has assured that a contract to let the gymnasium building to Parsons College will be granted. Officials confirmed the arrangement amid ongoing negotiations and expected approval pending final legal formalities.
Plans For Parsons College Gymnasium Show Prominent New Facility
Plans received for a twenty thousand dollar Parsons College Gymnasium with basement lockers showers bowling alley and a maple floor main room. The building will be fifty by ninety feet with two wings and a north balcony running track. Ground breaking likely soon with trustees to award the erection contract.
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Parsons College
J. C. Thorne
Wright’s record flight at Le Mans by Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio completed a 19 minute 48 second flight at Le Mans France, near Henry Farnam’s public flight record. Reported distance ranged from 144 to 150 miles with a sequence of evolutions showing firm control of the aeroplane.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Aeroplanist
Dayton
Ohio
Henry Farnam
Wright
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