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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
9
In St. Petersburg on August 23 Ambassador Meyers visited Peterhof and met the Czar. The audience followed a long message from President Roosevelt regarding a possible peace conclusion.
Police issue cards and circulate descriptions for H F Brown alias, linked to multiple forged checks. Frank McInnerny and Vades Boberich cashed checks using others names, with Boberich later rejecting the forgery. Iowa Marengo confusion delayed capture as the suspect possibly moved from Davenport to Clinton area. O Killy and Emmerli also passed two dollar bogus checks.
A family reunion connected to Rev. J. E. Rutledge of Louis, Missouri gathered relatives at a dinner in Burkley Trial. Attendees included Arthur and Paul Rutledge of Denver, Mrs. Ernest Dattter and her two, Frank Danner and wife, and Mrs. I. M. Danner. Arthur Ratledge plans to enlist with VY. M. Cc. A.
The funeral for Mrs Hunt was conducted in the afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev Philips officiating. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery beside her husband Samuel Hunt, a deacon’s son, and was attended by Mia Hides, Hines and other relatives from Chicago.
Registrar Dorcas announces the coming year program is ready and available at his office. Students are urged to register early to avoid delays at opening. Office hours are 10 to 12 mornings and 2 30 to 4 30 afternoons except Saturday. Classes start September 21.
A Cedar County barn owned by Perrie Wall burned after a Monday lightning strike. Chicago visitor Miss Gertrude Edwards attends the Greer Edwards wedding and visits Governor street home. Various locals including J J Rittenmeyer and J F Clair move or travel for business, pleasure, or study. The Norwegian Palacer Society holds a Story City conven tion in October with A A Veblen as secretary.
Geneva reports Dr Oswald Veblen has accepted a faculty post at Princeton University. A U S graduate and Harvard alumnus, he earned his Ph D from the University of Chicago two years ago. He is a son of Prof A A Veblen of this city.
John Higgins the courthouse janitor, wounded when his son fired a bullet that grazed his temple, returns to work today and is fully recovered.
The Rock Island railroad offers a special fifty cent round trip every Wednesday from Cedar Rapids or any intermediate point to Iowa City. The reduced fare mirrors a prior Sunday rate and aims to draw Solon and Morse residents to midweek shopping in Iowa City.
Charles Yavorsky found a large pearl while opening a clam during fishing for bait. He took the gem to a city jeweler who offered 35 dollars, a bid he declined.
James Nolan, aged resident and Graham township pioneer, died this forenoon at the city hospital. His father settled in the Nolan settlement in Graham township. He led an active life, crossed the continent on foot during the gold craze in 1849, spent years in California, and returned via the Isthmus of Panama. Funeral time not yet announced.
The notice states that all people inside vehicles centered in the Coaching Parade will be granted free admission to the grounds. It emphasizes free entry for passengers and drivers alike.
Portsmouth N H Aug 23 The conference failed to produce a plenary session as secretaries of Russia and Japan still bargain over the protocol text. Plenipotentiaries kept to private rooms this morning while aides labored to reconcile differences. At 12 15 work remained unfinished and a recess was called until later this afternoon.
Euclid Sanders of this city enters a Civic Federation of America contest to create a Beautiful America. Sponsored by Ladies' Home Journal, the competition asks for a landscape photo showing ad signs before and after removal. Sanders centers on the Witzgerald boathouse, with workmen erasing signs now.
Misses Rose and Mary Teefey return home from visiting uncle in North English. Norval Hamm and family back in St Paul after stay at George Borland home. Jacob Probst and Thomas Berry ship carload of hogs to Chicago via interurban today. Mayor Ball returns from Fairfax after sickness and death of his sister. Verne R. Pentecost visits city then heads to Chicago and Indiana until school starts. Elks to initiate G J Chofin after credentials from Indiana lodge. Rock Island System sells Cedar Rapids round trip tickets for fifty cents, valid Wednesday and Sunday. 8 25
In Mayor Ball's absence Squire Barber presided. Daniel Dugan faced a drunkenness charge and received twenty days in the county jail after recently completing a prior term. A second offender was sentenced to two days.
President Roosevelt endorses The Simple Life by Rev. Charles Wagner, calling it the nation’s talk of the hour. Hurst & Co of Broadway, New York, offers the popular priced work, with a 35 cent price and a full catalogue available on request.
The Knights of Columbus near completion of a Labor Day celebration at Mid River Park on the first Monday in September. A city parade will lead events followed by union members traveling to Mid River or nearby parks for picnics and a day of rest.
The State Convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies will convene in Newton Friday through Sunday. Delegates from local societies will depart Thursday evening or Friday, including Miss Edith Bears from the Congregational church and Miss Irene Davis, plus D E Carrell and Clarence Coldeen from Christian churches.
The report notes Mrs. Jones made a slight gain today as she rested well last night. Medical staff reported she tolerated treatments and remained in stable condition. Further updates will follow as her health status changes.
Workmen have begun installing a splendid white pressed brick front on The Globe hotel, giving the popular hostelry a refreshed exterior and enhanced curb appeal.
Yesterday afternoon Squire Horack performed the marriage in his office uniting Miss Carrie York and D. E. Smith. Both young Cedar Rapids residents came to this city for the occasion.
A record typewriter was installed in city hall this afternoon to assist the clerk in recording city and county auditor documents and maintaining official records.
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