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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
3
Discussion among guardsmen centers on whether the 1qth Regiment will be authorized a trip to Fort Riley. Unit leaders weigh administrative needs, training value, and funding constraints before decision.
Iowa National Guard plans debated for second trip of year. City officials expect 54th regiment to join maneuvers with regulars possibly at Fort Riley or Cedar Rapids rifle range, with camps slated for early August. Governor Cummins noted the national government may cover costs and pay. Several regiments may participate, split between Cedar Rapids and Fort Riley, under discipline and training from top regular army officers.
A group of Iowa guardsmen at the Louisiana Purchase exposition dedication favored a different outing, deeming the camp unsatisfactory. The decision on the matter will be settled within the next few weeks.
James Cropley a well known Clear Creek township farmer is killed by a spring storm. A steer in his pasture died when the lightning struck during the same storm. Cropley was insured by Farmers Mutual of North Liberty and received full value for the steer.
Clymer Coldren, former Muscatine county city attorney, spent Sunday with his mother in this city. He notes a prevailing Muscatine belief that Harry Gay did not commit the West Liberty murder but adds authorities will pursue every lead to determine any possible association with the crime.
Miss Alta Robinson, Creston high school English and history teacher, returns for summer vacation recounting her cyclone ordeal that swept the city. Her house escaped injury though surroundings suffered devastation. her cabin endured but she recuperates after the disaster. Rocky Mountain Tea advertises a health claim. Oaks Brothers seek 25 cords of dry soft wood.
Chicago to Boston and return for Christain Scientists meeting in June. Tickets on sale June 25 26 27 with extended route limit to August 1. Stopovers at Niagara Falls without extra charge and at New York on payment of 1.00. No excess fare on any trains. John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago for details.
Special session last Friday addressed sidewalk issues and a proposed eight mile per hour speed limit for autos and motorcycles. Bills were approved including contractor bonds and various local services. a curb and wall repair settled a damages claim from Antonette Morrow.
A broadcast alert seeks information on George G Schaefffler son of a former University of Iowa president. The 24 year old lawyer from Philadelphia left New York on September 2 1902 after selling investments and taking blank checks. A letter from New York hotel said he would go west to pursue a business proposition. He is described as six feet tall with blue eyes and a gold monogrammed watch. Contacts in Washington and Iowa City request any clues.
Proceedings list costs for repairs and new sidewalk installations. Names Ira E. Tulloss Henry Ries A Schneider Son cited with small charges. Webber proposes multiple new walk projects along Madison Jefferson Market and other streets in various blocks.
Round trip fare to Canada from Iowa City listed at 26 89 dollars. Departures scheduled June 2 and June 16. For details contact Cash Col dren Co in Iowa City Iowa.
Rock Island offers very low summer fares to California Colorado Detroit and Boston with June July and August travel windows. Details on through car service and ticket costs available from local Rock Island agents or by writing John G. Farmer D P A Cedar Rapids.
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