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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1903

Page

4

Servian Revolution Ends Obrenovitch Rule in 1900s

A dramatic account of Serb history detailing the overthrow of the Obrenovitch dynasty by King Milan and Queen Draga’s scandal, culminating in 1900 with the royal family’s murder and Prince Karageorgevitch’s ascent, followed by public celebrations as the new king was proclaimed.

Alexander Servia Draga Obrenovitch Black George Milosh Obrenovitch Milan Karageorgevitch Ovai

Not Enough Young Preachers at Columbia Graduation

Dr Hillis laments few young men choosing ministry and notes Columbia University graduates plan to enter many fields. Among 18 listed occupations are lawyers 28 business 17 teaching 9 civil engineers 4 chemists 4 physicians 4 mechanical engineers 3 architecture 2 missionaries 2 journalist 1 and clergyman 1, with several other varied futures.

Hillis Columbia University

Beggar Shot By Officer In Omaha

A police officer shot a begging man in the back during an attempted arrest in Omaha. The officer claimed the shot was to frighten, not to kill, and his explanation was accepted. The piece questions what punishment the officer deserves for the fatal act.

Omaha Sioux City Journal

McDermott Leaves College Medical Studies for Messenger Post

Davenport P. McDermott, formerly with the Messenger, has left college of medicine studies to join the Catholic Messenger for the summer. He is described as a hustling young man with broad familiarity with the paper and its Iowa circulation.

McDermott College of Medicine Catholic Messenger Davenport The Messenger Iowa

Iowa Tennis Triumph Over Cornell in Mt Vernon Meet

Iowa champions Monnet Bailey and Button defeated Cornell's Yoran Brush and other players in a showcase on Friday at Cornell college Mt Vernon. The Hawkeyes swept doubles and won key singles matches including a tight win over Sweet and Moore. Final results featured Monnet Bailey besting Sweet 7 5 9 7 and Moore defeating Bailey in an unfinished match 6 3 2 1.

Monnet Bailey Button Iowa Cornell College Mt. Vernon Cornell Sweet Chicago University Moore Mt Vernon Burton Marwell Wilcox Yoran Brush Alcore Maxwell Mounet

Brief Visitors and Ornaments in City Week

FP Linschuch of Tipton visited in the city Saturday and Thomas Cassidy of Des Moines is in town with friends. R B Crone of Tipton visited university friends here last week. Linn Entler was an over Sunday visitor at the Beta Theta Pi house. Miss Clara Bagstad of Volin S D is visiting Miss Florence Schell. Mr and Mrs W B Kelley of Lamont Town were in the city last week. Mrs William Musser and Dorothy visit Miss Helen Small in Atchison Kansas. James Harvey of Leon Iowa is in town for commencement week staying at the Beta Theta Pi house. Doctor J B Carder has returned after an extended visit with friends in Colorado. Welch left for Lawrence to meet Frances Welch accompanying their mother's remains to interment. Mrs M D Welch died at Albuquerque New Mexico last Wednesday.

Linn Entler Beta Yheta Pi Clara Bagstad Volin Florence Schell Kelley Lamonti Town William Musser Dorothy Helen Smal Atchinson Kansas James Harvey Leon Iowa Beta Theta Pi J. B. Carder Colorado Welch Lawrence Frances Welch M. D. Welch

Bitter Fight Warns Against Listening to Dr King’s Discovery

Beall Mississippi resident recounts his wife’s recovery from consumption using Dr King’s New Discovery after other remedies failed. He credits rapid improvement and complete cure after four bottles. The ad notes prices and pharmacist guarantees. June sun and Rocky Mountain Tea promotion follow.

J. H. Whetstone

Annual Commencement by Liberal Arts Societies

The five literary societies held their annual commencement at the opera house last Friday. Forty-seven seniors received diplomas, the largest number in years, with programs featuring cantos, orations, and musical numbers led by society officers. Diplomas were awarded to graduates across Zetagathian Hesperian Philomethian Erodelphian and Irving groups.

College of Liberal Arts Opera House Myre Lyon

Class Day Exercises Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts

The senior class on campus held its class day exercises in front of the collegiate building this afternoon. The program included Greeting by G E Greene, Class History by Katherine M Switzer, Class Prophecy by George E Hill, Class Poem by Jennie O Loizeanz, Song, Presentation of Memorial by Fred Albert, Response by President MacLean, Farewell Address by C T Kemmerer, and Response by Pro W C Wilcox.

College of Liberal Arts G. E. Greene Katherine M. Switzer George E. Hill Jennie Loizeanz Fred Albert MacLean C. T. Kemmerer W. C. Wilcox

Cuts Bruises and Burns Quickly Healed Balm Ad

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns rapidly without maturation. Sold by all druggists.

Det. Summers Plans Move From Iowa City to Colorado

Det. Stimmer returns from Colorado after weeks away and decides to make Pueblo his future home with daughter Mrs. Hattie Douglass. He plans to dispose of all property in Iowa City during the summer and return to Colorado in the fall. Iowa City friends regret his permanent move and hope he may return someday.

Det. Stimmer Colorado Pueblo Hattie Douglass Iowa City Mr. Summers

Ordinance 624 Regulating Automobiles in Iowa City Streets

City ordinance limits speeds to eight miles per hour on streets and six miles per hour on turns. Drivers must signal with bells or gongs and illuminate front lights visible 300 feet ahead at night. Registration, penalties for noncompliance, and motor cycles rules detailing fines and imprisonment are specified, with enforcement starting June 12 1903.

Towa City Iowa Towa Iowa City Iawa B. K. Stebbins J. W. Holland

Bressler and J M Loan Stock of Groceries Auctioned

Groceries from Bressler and J M Loan stock will be sold at public auction at the Bressler stand. The first sale is Monday June 15 at 2 oclock sharp and 7 30 in the evening, continuing daily until all is sold. Leux Storage Co Dan Leuz Jr Manager.

Bressler and J. M Bressler Leux Storage Co Dan Leuz, Jr

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Miller & Miller Durham John R. Stover J. McDermott Linschuch Tipton Thomas Cassidy Des Moines R. B. Crone of W. W. Morrison Zétagashian Oficer Benjamin F. Shambaugh W. G. Hydex C. A. Dykstra Hesperian Mrs. Lovell Q Oratton Alice Peters Alice Curtis Anna Close Philomathian Henry Albert F. R. Jackson V. Stefannson Erodelphian Benj. F. Shambeugh Austin Dobson Marie Lynch Hsther Cooper Belle Hetzel Jennie Fenton Leila Kemmerer Irving A. G. McClain R. C. Kelley E Hid J. G. Berryhill H. E. Spengler J. L. Reena H. M. Pratt J. T Mediz E. L. Kelley, Jr G. BE. Bil C. T., Kemmerer Caspar Schenck J’ Stimmer Spry Ltds and Cratanettes Ruppenheimer Dubuque Street Iowa Brewing Co Henry K. Morton Isaac Furbish Childrens Suits Sueppel Capitol Whiskey Frank McInnerny Clinton St
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