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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
13
About 175 attended the Barkley Imperial for the Upper Des Moines editorial association banquet. Toastmaster H. E. Johnston opened remarks from Mayor Ball and J. B. Downing spoke on boyhood, education, and state support for the university.
The Johnson County auditor reports 1905 real valuation at 235,846,476 and taxable valuation at 8,461,652. 1905 distributions allocate funds across State tax, University, State college, State normal, County, Poll, Dog, Poor and Pauper, Bridge, Soldiers' Relief, Courthouse, School, District schools, City taxes, Township road, Special Taxes, totaling 313,934.35.
L B Raymond of the Hampton Recorder recalls reporting four great debates between Stephen A Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. He notes those debates as among the history making events and reflects on the experience of covering them.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association discussed holding its next meeting in Cedar Falls. The city offered inducements and the July gathering seems likely. The current session here was praised for its program and speaker handling, with resolutions thanking hosts and the Commercial Club for the banquet and reception.
University seniors wear caps at today’s assembly giving the entrants a classical look and signaling the approach of commencement.
This morning at nine o'clock from St Mary's Catholic church at Oxford occurred the funeral of Adam Robret, a pioneer resident of the county, who passed away at his home there last Wednesday. He was a native of Germany, seventy nine years of age, having come to America at the age of eighteen years. Six children survive him.
The Philomathean and Octave Thanet Literary societies prepare a forthcoming three act play titled Capt. Racket. A capable cast is selected including Capt. Robert Racket Dale Carrell Obadiah Dawson W Ogg Timothy Tolman Rorick Mr Dalroy Shiel Hobson J W Conaway Clarice Grace Lyler Mrs Tolman Bess Van Denburg Katy Alice Matching.
Miss Jessie Fox stenographer for Attorneys Fairchild and Baldwin retires from a week long visit at Tracr with her sister Stella who is in poor health.
New York today reports several persons killed when an elevated train on the King's County Division of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company jumped the track at Fulton and Chestnut streets in Brooklyn. One car with passengers fell to the street below.
Washington reports on January 19 that Luke H Wright, Governor General of the Philippines, has been appointed by President Roosevelt as the first American ambassador to Japan. The move aligns with a growing American diplomatic effort in the Asia Pacific region and marks a significant transition in U S Japanese relations. Wright’s background in governance and foreign affairs positions him to lead early post treaty diplomacy with Tokyo.
Efforts are underway to bring Prof G T Ladd of Yale to join the city’s university summer school faculty next summer. Prospects for securing him are bright and many phil osophy students would welcome instruction from the renowned scholar. Ladd previously instructed Prof Carl E Seashore, now head of the psychology department here.
The article notes two weeks remain in the brat semester of the university year 1905 1906 with excellent departmental work and rising attendance. Registrar Prof Dorcas says second semester attendance should grow and registration for the second half year will begin soon, prioritizing professional students.
A. G. Prince defendant in a damage suit by Chicago Title and Trust Company as trustees of E. A. Prince bankruptcy estate appeals the judgment reached by Squire Barber. The case concerns a typewriter and possession rights. The appeal moves to district court with a potential outside settlement before the February term.
The Queen's Daughters of St Patrick's church held a six hand euchre party at St Brendan's hall last Wednesday. A good crowd attended and lively play produced first prizes to Joseph Mullin and Miss Fitzpatrick. Mr and Mrs George Dvorsky received consolation prizes. Refreshments were served and the ladies netted funds for church altar decor.
Editors and wives gathered for a five o'clock tea at President MacLean’s home hosted by Mesdames MacLean Koontz and Ball and Miss Everts along with the wives of local editors. A large turnout enjoyed the social occasion and the gathering succeeded in providing pleasure to all attendees.
Last Wednesday evening the Playgon literary society was entertained at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. Several fraternity members are also Playgon members and helped ensure a splendid time for all attendees.
Rev Dr Clark presided at the Thea Metho dist parsonage uniting Miss Bertha Ronson and William Mason in marriage. The couple will reside near North Liberty and will be at home to their many friends.
Wednesday vicinage officiant Rev D F Wylie joins Marie G Murdock of Kewanee Illinois and Dr R T Van Mette of Dewar Iowa in marriage. Miss Murdock’s mother is sister to Mrs Rohret of the West Side.
Honored guests were Messrs. John Dalton and George Long of Manson who attended the Calhoun county editorial meeting as the students hosted a banquet last evening.
The Relief Corps invites members of Kirkwood post and their families to a public installation at Woodman Hall on Monday January 29. The notice emphasizes community participation and family attendance in the ceremony.
The Owls held a dance at the A. O. H hall on Wednesday evening. The Ladies of the Maccabees are to install their officers this evening and the Knights recently assisted in their installation exercises.
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