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Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1903

Page

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Magnolias Collision With Roosevelt On Board

President Roosevelt on the Magnolia was in a collision with a fruit steamer sixty miles down the river near New Orleans. Both vessels ran aground and the president was moved to the Lighthouse Tender Ivy. No one in the party was injured as he continues his journey home via the armored cruiser West Virginia.

Magnolia President Roosevelt New Orleans Naim Roosevelt Ivy Gulf West Virginia

Conflicting Statements Delay Saloon Charge Trial

In the mayor's court a case against Charles Hawley for keeping his saloon open on Sunday was set for trial. Wm Hilderman swore to the information and claimed fifty witnesses saw the violation, but later statements questioned the initial claims and the hearing was postponed to tomorrow morning for Halderman to testify.

Charles Hawley Wm. Hilderman Halderman Ball Hawley

Withhold Credentials For David Brant At Chicago Convention

The Commercial Club president prepared credentials for David Brant to attend the railway rate law convention in Chicago. Opposing citizens argued Brant’s sympathy with the president’s railway measures and a plan to pack the convention. credentials were withheld. Dr. George Luther Cady was in the city last night with friends.

David Brant Commercial Club Sessial Chicago Brant Bratt Republican George Luther Cady Cedar Rapids

Heavy Blasts Cause Damage At Rutchinson Quarry

Heavy blasts at the Rutchinson stone quarry west of the river shattered windows and damaged homes on the bluff east of the river. Officials warn such large powder charges near the city are dangerous and should not be exploded at once to protect life and property.

Rutchinson

Miller Bees worker badly hurt handling stove

Miller of Miller Bees hardware store sustained an internal injury while moving a stove. The initial injury appeared minor but complications grew leading to medical conveyance home and a worsening condition noted this afternoon.

Bd Miller Miller Bees Miller

ANOTHER TOUR OF INSPECTION OF PARK SITES

The board of park commissioners toured proposed park sites including Regan Sanders and Dennis & Havard, with an anonymous suggestion for the Pedletown place on the Dubuque street road. They will deliberate carefully to avoid regrets after purchase. Miss Ollie Denzler of Johnson County Telephone visits with her hello sisters.

Board of Park Commissioners Hese Regan, Sanders and Dennis & Havard Properties Pedletoun Dubuque Street Road Ollie Denzler Johnson County Telephone Company Marengo

Missionary Talk Stops in Cedar Rapids Pastors

Rev Haggett of First Congregational Cedar Rapids will address a local prayer meeting on missionary work next Thursday evening. In the same event Rev Horace L Strain will speak to Cedar Rapids congregation about Rev Hugeett’s mission work.

Haggett Cedar Reapids Strain Cedar Rapids First Congregational Church of Congregational Church Horace L. Strain Hugeett

Horse Kicks Frank Cole at His North Dodge Home

Yesterday afternoon Frank Cole, at his North Dodge street residence, was kicked by his horse while tending the stable. He stood a short distance behind the animal. one foot struck his arm, raising fear of a possible fracture, but no bones were broken. The hoof skinned his hose and medical aid was summoned.

North Dodge Street Frank Cole Mr. Cole

Alderman Ira Tulloss Returns from Eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania Trip

Alderman Ira Tulloss returned last night from a visit with relatives in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania reporting a very pleasant trip. Mrs. Tulloss will stay about two weeks longer before returning home.

Ira Tulloss Ohio Pennsylvania Tulloss

Ely Seydell Hurt In Fall From Wagon

Last evening Ely Seydel was thrown from his vehicle when his team of horses panicked and reared. He suffered severe bruises but was not seriously injured and was taken home on Webster Street to recover. a companion with him escaped injury.

Ely Seydel Seydel Webster Street

Card of Thanks for Stella Dieyer

We express heartfelt gratitude for words of consolation floral offerings and other tokens of sympathy shown during our sorrow over the loss of our daughter Stella from Mr and Mrs C Dieyer and Family.

Stella C. Dieyer

Incendiaries Set Warsaw On Fire Amid Strife

A report from Warsaw notes fires in a city district as incendiaries strike. Students and strikers engage in St Pierre activity while General Tropoff surrounds university buildings with troops. Thorne Prussia reports a fire in James area as the city endures turmoil.

Warsaw Russia St. Petersburg Thorne Prussia James

St. Petersburg in Trouble Amid Unrest and Strikes

Panic grips St. Petersburg as rumors spread on October 27. Troops under General Trepoff surround the university while strikers halt the electric light plant machinery, heightening fear of wider turmoil.

St. Petersburg

President Roosevelt boards cruiser West Virginia

President Roosevelt went aboard the cruiser West Virginia at 9 40 this morning in New Orleans. The vessel cleared for sea a few minutes later as it began its cruise.

New Orleans Roosevelt West Virginia

Steve Gafney Stabilizes After Jail Incident

Steve Gafney, captured Wednesday morning after roaming the streets in stocking feet, remains in county jail but is calmer after sleeping through the night. Sheriff Rowland Deputy Crowley and staff restrained him much of the time to prevent harm. He broke a jail window light around five pm as officials sought to keep him quiet while doctors assess delirium tremens or other derangement.

Steve Gafney Sherif Rowland Crowley Court House

Rankin to Speak on Enforcing Iowa Liquor Laws

A. C. Rankin, state organizer for the State Marshal Clubs, will visit the city Sunday, November 5, to speak at the armory with an afternoon session for men and an evening union meeting after church services. He will address additional public meetings November 6 and 7 on the same work.

A. C. Rankin Iowa Armory Rankin Barnes Traer Town Upper Iowa

Inquest Tomorrow Over Death of Stella Dryer

Tomorrow at 10 o'clock an inquest will be held into the death of Stella Dryer who was killed by a fifteen car freight train in the southern part of the city. A brakeman rode the struck car from the end of the train and the railway company workers gathered to learn details. The coroner reported finding the girl’s watch in her coat pocket.

Stella Dryer

Five Weeks of Exile Ends for County Recorder Dvorsky

After five weeks in quarantine, County Recorder Dvorsky will spend Sunday at home again when the sixth week opens tomorrow morning. He has endured cold, separation from his desk, and long hours as he waited to return to duties.

Dvorsky County Recorder

Hanford Appearance Planned at Coldren Opera House

F Lawrence Walker, manager of actor Charles B. Hanford, visits to arrange a Coldren Opera House appearance on Fuesday November 7. An opportunity to see Hanford in a notable performance is touted while anticipation grows for the event.

F. Lawrence Walker Charles B. Hanford Coldren Opera House Hanford

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