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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
1
George J. Gould defeated Ramsey Jr in Toledo to gain control of Wabash by electing all six directors chosen by bondholders. The decisive victory was declared this morning in the battle for leadership of the railroad.
Washington on October 11 reported that a civil service commission charge accusing United States Circuit Judge Baker of Indiana of soliciting campaign contributions in the 1902 campaign was referred to the department of justice. The commission said the statute of limitations was the only defense.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association will hold its mid winter meeting in January 18 and 19 in the city. Arrangements are underway for a fine program expected to attract many editors from across the state to attend.
This morning at 4 o clock Henry Cowgill died at his West Branch home after a long life in Jobson county. He was a cousin of I B and J J Lee of the city and left a wife three sons and two daughters. The funeral is scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
Yesterday forenoon in the office of Julie Horack a hearing was held in the case of Mrs Kate Barlock versus George Core The plaintiff charged the defendant with stealing a gem from a boy about twelve years old which the boy had found The plaintiff claimed the defendant sold the pearl to a jeweler for 175 The court dismissed the case finding the plaintiff failed to establish her allegations
A man on a bicycle rode along Clinton Street this afternoon with both legs amputated. One limb ended at the knee and the other at the thigh, yet he managed the pedal with a peg or stump, appearing at ease as if equipped with prosthetic limbs.
The assembly was addressed by Prof. W. C. Wilcox. He spoke on comparing theoretical college knowledge with practical business insight gained from real world problems. His talk included several effective illustrative jokes.
This morning at eight o'clock at St Patrick's church in this city Miss May Stern of St Louis and Clem Gallagher of Iowa City were married. Best man Joseph Breen of St Louis maid of honor Mamie Leonard of St Louis bridesmaid Anna Slater. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom's parents home on Bowery street. The couple left for Chicago this afternoon and will establish a future home after a short wedding trip.
Jacob Hare, recently released from detention hospital after a light smallpox attack, has recovered. A new case has appeared in the home of Michael Dvorsky, with quarantine to continue for some time.
Station Agent Breene reports that after this Saturday night the interurban service linking the city with Cedar Rapids and Muscatine will be discontinued. Old service may return. suburban schedule likely revived next spring. Prof Seashore spoke on the Physical Basis of Mental Life to psychology students in the physics lecture room. Mrs Ferson of Frendale visits city guest of Mrs H Bradway.
Mrs. Wm Hoffman of Coralville narrowly escaped serious harm after lighting a fire with what she thought was kerosene. A gasoline-filled lamp exploded, lifting stove lids and a teakettle to the ceiling, singeing her brows and prompting warnings about mislabelled fuel.
Walter Alberhasky and his brother Ed faced Mayor Ball for disturbing the peace. Each was fined five dollars and costs, paid in court. A separate drunk in the same session paid his fine and promised to leave town.
Galen E. Green, a prominent student at the university, died last evening at his home in Green Town after completing his law course and liberal arts degree. His friends mourn the untimely death amid a promising career. Eugenis M. Ballard returns to work at the State Normal School after a weekend visit with friends and relatives.
The defense in the Heath will case began taking testimony with Fred T. Carl of Lone Tree testifying followed by Mrs. Davis who linked Col. Heath to a rent receipt. R C Stevenson testified about a statement by Mrs. Franz. he was dismissed. Dr J Shrader closed expert testimony. The trial enters its third week as judges and jurors show fatigue and renewed public interest may follow when defense resumes.
The city school board holds its regular monthly meeting this evening and will review the superintendent’s monthly report. Attendance across wards is exceptionally high and tardiness is notably low. grammar school truancy fell from forty six to eight cases this year, with the third ward recording no cases.
A E Maine of this city denied the Davenport story about Grammas Candy Kitchen and the former proprietor's alleged financial troubles. Local attorneys avoided questions. further action might occur in a day or so. Teachers planning to attend the county meeting should meet at the courthouse Saturday at 7 30 a m for transport to Shaw Center.
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