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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1903

Page

4

Pat Crowe Identified as Wanted Man in Nebraska Case

Butte dispatch reports Pat Crowe positively identified by a witness. Nebraska governor issues requisition. Crowe charged with shooting Omaha police officer Jackson. Edward Cudahy seeks Crowe’s prosecution. Omaha police plan to secure the fugitive in Butte for return.

Butte Mont Pat Crowe Julie Crowe South Omaha Nebraska Lincoln Neb Mickey Montana Omaha Heitfeld Cadahy Denahne Jackson Flis Edward E Cudahy Beng Edward Cudahy Lutte Donahue Butta

Outlawry in Nebraska Over Destruction of Ranch Property

United States District Attorney Baxter reports a telegram from C F Hamilton of Mullin Nebraska claiming his ranch house and buildings were demolished by men tied to ranches where fences were torn down by federal orders. Deputy Marshal Moore heads to Mullin to protect Hamilton and other ranchers facing danger as authorities suspect intimidation to stop further testimony in cases against large ranchers for illegal fencing.

Omaha United States Baxter C. F. Hamilton Mullin Neb Hamilton Moore

Great Northern Express Held Up Near Seattle

General Manager D D and Dihott of the Great Northern Express report an inland express robbery north of Seattle near Puget Sound. Two men boarded the mail car and forced the engineer and fireman to stop the train. three more joined, a messenger left, a safe was dynamited, and small remittances totaling under $1,000 were seized. Passengers unharmed, no baggage damage.

St. Paul DD. & Dihott Great Northern Bxpress Company Seattle Metum Richmond Beach Puget Sound Andy

Natives Jeer the Soldiers as Hunt for Monk Gibson Stagnates

Edna Texas October 4 There is little new in the pursuit of Monk Gibson charged with five Gonditt family murders. About 700 men search the bottoms for miles but have found no trace of the negro or the wretch they seek.

Edna Tex Gibson Gonditt

Four militia camps jeered as negro escapes after brutal thrashing

Four militia companies camped here face jeers from younger crowds while older critics mock the governor and call the troops tin soldiers. It is believed the negro escaped or died after a severe beating late Friday night, with four days of harsh conditions and no safe shelter in the bottoms.

New York Life License Revoked in Nevada

State Controller P. Davis revokes the New York Life Insurance company license in Nevada pending an investigation of corrupt management and fraudulent disposals. The telegram to New York cites John A. McCall and George Perkins holding offices of trust. license may be reissued on change of management and proof of honest conduct.

Hearst Declines Mayoral Nomination Amid League Push

William R Hearst writes Justice Seabury to refuse a mayoral nomination from the Municipal Ownership League. After his letter league leaders urge he reconsider. Hearst gives no reply as the committee presses for his candidacy. Also in New York a wife beating case yields harsh penalties and a counterfeit £100 note is exposed by the U S Secret Service.

Gotham Municipal Ownership League New York William R. Hearst Samuel Seabury Justice Seabury Hearst Committee of Seventeen Frank McDonald Court of Special Sessions James Cumisky Washington Wilkie United States Secret Service Buffalo Lyons Remster Roberts

Notable chemist dies after jury trials record

Baltimore reports the death of Professor William P Toury a renowned chemist and toxicologist aged 63. He served as an expert witness in over forty murder trials and ten other cases, leaving a long legacy in forensic testimony.

Baltimore William P. Toury Toury

Rural free delivery routes rise to over thirty-three thousand

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General de Graw reports 1431 rural free delivery routes established in September, bringing the total to 33,486 routes nationwide.

Washington de Graw

Judge rules five dollar bill not valid car fare

Judge Swing of Cincinnati rules a five dollar bill not legal tender for car fare, a decision that sets a limit on change in street transactions.

Swing Cincinnati Edginton W Va Garon Komuta Vancouver Yokohama New Yok Cedar Kaiser Austria John Mitchell Internal Revenue Scranton Louis Dam- Merling New York Ellis Island Young Leonard National Assembly

Bowen Loomis Veracity Risen In Roosevelt Hay Affair

Herbert W. Bowen ex minister to Venezuela released a statement responding to letters between President Roosevelt and Loomis about Secretary Hay. Bowen cites Hay’s private praise and mentions a 1905 memo remarking that Roosevelt wanted to hush up the Loomis scandal.

New York Herbert W. Bowen United States Venezuela Roosevelt Loomis Hay Bowe Washington Caracas Althways Bowen Department of State Hay Renas Washinon W. H New Hampshire Leems President

Hyde Willing to Testify on Insurance Inquiry

Samuel Tatermyer, counsel for James H. Hyde, says Hyde will waive legal objections and testify fully to the Hughes inquiry after claims the committee lacks authority. Hughes and Untermyer clash over powers while determining conditions for Hyde’s appearance. Also, Milwaukee’s Bateman, stabbed by Des Moines catcher Dexter, shows improvement at Mercy Hospital with no blood poisoning yet.

New York Samuel Tatermyer James H. Hyde Bin Charles E. Hughes Insurance Investigating Committee Hughes Hyde Star Chamber Cantermyer Untermerer Des Moines Bateman Charles Dexter Mercy Hospital

No Signs of a Settlement in Berlin Strike

The electrical workers' strike in Berlin shows no settlement. The strike has spread to two more factories and 23,000 workers are out. No disturbances have occurred.

Berlin Electrical Workers

Carriage Builders Convene in Philadelphia for National Meet

In Philadelphia on October 4, two thousand carriage and wagon builders from the United States Canada and Mexico gather for the thirty third annual convention of the Carriage Builders National association with attendees from across the continent.

Carriage Builders In Council Philadelphia Carriage and Wagon Builders United States Canada Mexico The Carriage Builders’ National Association

Esch Will Not Attend Washington Conference

Representative Esch will not attend the Washington conference on the Esch Townsend rate this week. He has written to President Roosevelt asking to be excused.

Esch LaCrosse Wis Washington Roosevelt

Indian Cannot Be a Pythian

Richmond Ind Oct 4 Charles E Shively supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias says an Indian is not eligible for membership in the Pythian order.

Richmond Ind Charles E. Shively The Knights of Pythias Pythian Order

Sigma Xi Lecture Set for October at Hiezal Arts Hall

Invitations go out for an annual Sigma Xi lecture to be held Wednesday evening October 11 at the Hiezal arts auditorium. Prof. C. C. Nutting will present the lecture titled Ia Jolia. Nutting’s reputation as a lecturer promises a large audience.

Sigma Xi Hiezal Arts Auditorium C. C. Nutting

Aberdeens to Kansas City for Fat Stock Show

F Davis departs for Kansas City with eleven Aberdeen Angus cattle to exhibit at the American Royal Fat Stock Show. He expects strong results and plans to return as a winner.

E- T Davis Aberdeen EH. F. Davis Kansas City Jess

Engineers May Organize For The Liberal Arts College

The junior class election occurred with the Philo slate prevailing. A dispute centered on professor Raymonds claim engineers are professionals and thus barred from college governance. Engineers deny this but concede possible separate class organizations for engineering students.

Liberal Arts College irying-Philo Raymond

Eastern market buys holiday goods and rites at seven thirty

C Vetter buys holiday goods in the eastern market while the Eastern Stars meet at 7 30 p m for candidate initiation. Mrs O A Byington and Mrs J H Whetstone visited Cedar Rapids. J W Berry returns from Centerville Iowa with cement contracts. P D Werts, formerly of this city, obtained a divorce in Calumet. Katherine Everts spoke on college fraternities. Mrs J B Kessler and daughter plan visits to Lakota Illinois and Indianapolis. Shel Rowland serves injuntion notices in Oxford township. Wim Musser returned from Minnesota mining season. The high school football team under Coach Parsons continues practice.

C. Vetter P. D. Werts Calumet Mick Katherine Everts J. B. Kessler Lakote Ill Indianapolis Rowland Oxford Township Wim, Musser Minnesota Piner'es Parsons

Freshmen Scrimmage Impresses as New Talent Shines

Spectators praised the freshman team for fast, energetic play in a scrimmage against the varsity. The freshmen breached the line for a long touchdown while Schwinn and Meegowan missed the varsity lineup. Kirk impressed at fullback as Chalmers neared return and Tupper performed well. newcomers Field and MacDonald joined the scrubs.

Iowa Varsity Schwinn Meegowan Kirk Ceme Chalmers Tupper Field and MacDonald

Mrs Griffith Injured Stepping Onto Porch in Union Township

Last Monday evening at her Union township home Mrs Humphrey Griffith aged nearly ninety fell on the porch steps. She fractured her hip bruised her knee and broke a wrist. Medical aid is given but she is not improving and was worse this afternoon.

Union Township Humphrey Griffith

Attending Wedding of Harriet Ellsworth and Walter Lee

Invitations announce the forthcoming wedding of Harriet Ellsworth and Walter Parvin Lee at the bride’s mother Mrs. Alice Ellsworth home 345 Indiana street Austin Chicago on Tuesday October 17. After wedding they will reside at 340 North Central avenue Austin. The groom, formerly living here, graduated from Iowa City high school in 1898 and is nephew of C. P. and Eugene Lee of this county.

Harriet Ellsworth Walter Parvin Lee Alice Ellsworth Indiana Street Austin Chicago North Central Avenue Iowa City C. P Eugene Lee

Endeavor Reception Attracts About Two Hundred Guests

Last evening in the church parlors the Presbyterian church F. 5. C. E. hosted about two hundred guests including many new students and unfamiliar locals. A program of songs readings and a cheerful address by Rev. Wylie provided a pleasant, swift evening.

The Presbyterian Church Wylie

Presbyterian church parlors host new student reception

Last evening at the church parlors the Presbyterian church and Christian Endeavor Society entertained the new university students for the year. The gathering was described as a very pleasant evening.

The Presbyterian Church Christian Eneavor Society University

Newman Society Hosts New University Students

The Newman Society entertained new university students Monday evening at Majestic halls with guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hammer Hon. and Mrs. M. J. Wade and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baldwin attending.

Newman Society New University Majestic Geo. Hammer M. J. Wade W. J. Baldwin

To Meet University Women At Informal Gathering

On Saturday afternoon at fenro'clock Misa Mary Sleigbht Everts dean of women of the university will meet informally the young ladies of the university in the drawing room of the liberal arts building.

Fenro Misa Mary Sleigbht Everts University Liberal Arts

Mrs Hobby Hosts Farewell Reception for Visiting Mrs Owen and Mrs Seonard

Mrs C M Hobby entertained guests at her South Johnson Street home last evening in honor of Mrs Owen and Mrs Seonard who are preparing to depart for Oregon soon.

South Johnson Shreet C. M. Hobby City Owen Seonard Oregon

At Piney Ridge stage show at Colden tonight

David Higgins presents At Piney Ridge a praised theatrical production with a car of scenery and effects. Critics in the touring company cities laud the show as a treat and manager Rowley notes a rare engagement between Omaha and Chicago.

David Higgins Piney Ridge the Colden Rowley Omaha Chicago

Under Southern Skies Returns to Coldren Theatre

The play Under Southern Skies returns to Coldren Theatre next Tuesday October 10 with new scenery costumes and songs. The production has a five year touring history and promises a crowded house with strong heart touching drama and light religious comedy. Seat sales begin Monday morning.

Areso

Charles Vostey Buried Here After Repatriation

Last Monday afternoon the remains of Charles Vostey formerly of Chicago were brought to our city for burial in Oakland cemetery. He was seventy eight years old and father of Mrs Anna Souchek of this city.

Anna Souchek Chicago Chas. Vostey Oakland Cemetery

Grand Opening Display Delights Shoppers At The Big Store

The Big Store hosted a grand opening display of fall goods last night with crowds of shoppers admiring the arranged department displays. An orchestra provided continuous music as management praised the stock and enterprise behind the event.

Ordinance sets sidewalk location on Fairchild Street Iowa City

The Iowa City council establishes the inner edge of the sidewalk on the south side of block 74 at 15 feet from the property line and fixes elevation readings at Clinton and Dubuque streets. Mayor Geo W. Ball and City Clerk F H Bondore certify the ordinance passed September 22 1905 and published October 4 1905.

Fairchild Street Clinton and Dubuque Streets Sy Council Iowa City Iowa Clinton Street Dubuque Street Geo. W. Ball

Ordinance Sets Washington Street Sidewalk Edge at Nine Feet

Ordinance 676 establishes the inner edge of the sidewalk on the south side of Washington street from Johnson to Summit at nine feet from the property line. Attest City Clerk. Mayor approval. Passed September 22, 1905. Published October 4, 1905.

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Earth Cudahy Nevada New York Life John A. McCall George Perkins Cleveland New York City Willian Huntington Wilson William ©. Wilson Euphemia Davenport Charlestown W. Va John Hicks Wisconsin Chile Santiago William Sinclair Bright Tze New York Inquisitors C- C Nutting Sigma Xi and Friends O. A. Byington J. H. Whetstone Cedar Rapids J. W. Berry Centerville Towa Mrs. Griffith Endeavor Mrs. Hobby P W. Debner E. Washington Street OFEN HGR Jan Perred Vetter’s F. H. Bondore Washington Street Johnson Street Summit Street E.h.dondore
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