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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1903
Page
25
G W Swords was appointed deputy district attorney for the northern district of Iowa to succeed the late Major Cram. The move fills the vacancy created by Cram's passing and places Swords in the key prosecutorial role.
Hon. Geo W Swords of this city is appointed deputy district attorney for the northern district to succeed the late Major D C Cram whose death occurred in Dubuque last week. The appointment, long anticipated among close friends, is celebrated as a career milestone amid health and political challenges. James Brown colored receives five days in county jail on general principles. George Wagner Jr of Rock Island, an alumnus of the state university, is in the city. James Sullivan of West Liberty, prosecuting witness in the Clay case, was here.
The board of control met at the university law building and moved the home field meet to April 25 to avoid absences on May 2. Captain Anderson plans to join the St. Louis bound National Guard unit, allowing him to attend. Des Moines hosts the state field meet on May 23. Iowa aims to win the cup again, with Manager McClain confident of a strong showing and a permanent defense of the cup.
The board of supervisors wrapped up the term with a county drive to inspect bridges. They ordered a new bridge in Sharon township and one on the Sharon Union line, plus approaches for a rain damaged bridge in East Lucas. In Hills they visited wood sawyers on Supervisor Pitlick's land. about 1,000,000 feet of planking was noted and some caps lumber for piling was approved. Routine business completed, adjournment followed.
The First Holy Communion was administered at St. Mary's Church during early Mass led by Rev. A. J. Schulte. Twenty four acolytes escorted the children from St. Mary's School in a procession with cross bearers and torchbearers. Names of communicants include Charles Fuhrmester Harley Hotz Leo Roher and others. The day featured multiple masses and vespers with Haydn's Mass performed.
In Stebbins court the state of Iowa began a preliminary hearing charging Thomas Clay with assault with intent to murder James Sullivan. Clay pleaded not guilty as witnesses testified, including Mack Burnett who described a confrontation on Clinton Street and finding Sullivan in a pool of blood.
Captain Howell reports delivery of Krag Jorgensen rifles this morning. Iowa state armory sends 500 stands of arms to be distributed to the Fifth-fourth regiment for a planned St Louis inspection. Surgeons Major Grant and Fairchild reassigned along with other medical staff. Company I receives new clothing ahead of departure via Keokuk en route to St Louis for next week trip.
Thursday evening at the opera house will feature Theobaldi a renowned violinist who has given private concerts for royalty including Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Czars. The Petit Journal of Paris praises his mastery noting his ability to render rustling leaves and water sounds.
Tonight at the Opera House a new comedy Maloney’s Weddling Day promises a farce with a lively plot. Audiences are assured loud laughter and humor from the stage.
Superintendent J B Smalley and Trainmaster TI M Young visited the city Sunday evening to inspect the company lines. Roy Call departs for Newark New Jersey for an electrical engineering post. E D Middleton from the College of Medicine spent Sunday in Davenport. Freight train No 9 moved through in six sections as stock movement remains heavy.
Sunday morning Rev H Wheel er preached on Sabbath Observance from Mark 2 28 and 1 Corinthians 16 2. He argued Christ is Lord of the Sabbath and that observance should honor his lordship rather than follow fixed rules. An evening choir performance drew praise and calls for more music.
The notice says 50 cent entrance was posted for today’s baseball game instead of 25. Officials acknowledge the error and expect good attendance as crowds turn out.
Mrs Rocert Carson hosted a Monday reception at 142 Grand Avenue for her sister Miss Grace Jackson of Emmetsburg. The home featured cut flowers smilax Easter lilies and American beauties with helpers including Mrs Webster Mason Watts Pheris and Miss Gleason. Other rooms showed towers of flowers. Miss Jackson is visiting Iowa City.
Last Friday evening the Misses Murphy entertained members of the K. K. club and the Catholic Girls of the University club at their home on College hill. The test prize went to Miss Nora Donahoe of the K. K. club and the booby prize to Miss Nettie Goelz of the Catholic Girls. Refreshments were served during the evening.
Right Reverend T N Morrison bishop of Iowa will visit the city next Friday. He postponed last week due to other matters. Vestry members of Trinity church have been notified that a pastor for Trinity may be discussed during his visit.
Jake Gruber known as Jake, a Iowa City native, rises to general superintendent of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines west of the Missouri River. He succeeds Hiram Cable, who moves to the northern district. Gruber is brother in law to Glenn McCrarey and Denver attorney Jackson, with deep local ties and a rapid climb from railroading to top post.
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