Boarding house rate hike shocks Iowa City students
Iowa City reformers report price rises in boarding houses and restaurants as of August 12. Rates now start at 3 dollars per week for board and 24 cents per single meal, threatening meals tickets and a low cost of living that drew 1,500 University of Iowa students to town. The increase prompts widespread protest among students dependent on boarding services.
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Iowa City
Table Board
State University
Cornelius Vanderbilt
United States
E. P. Watson
Labor Day Proclaimed by Governor Shaw
Des Moines Iowa August 12 1901 Governor Shaw issues a Labor Day proclamation stating labor is essential to health and happiness and designating the first Monday in September as a day to desist from work and honor labor. The proclamation is signed Leslie M Shaw with Secretary W B Martin approval.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shaw
A. D
Leslie M. Shaw
W. B. Martin
Walsh disclaims gubernatorial candidacy in Iowa
Ottumwa Iowa August 12 Charles A Walsh denies that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor Though asked about local pleas for him to run he says he is not a candidate would consider the honor if offered yet cannot contemplate a race under present conditions and would not run even if invited.
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Ottumwa
Charles A. Walsh
T. J. Phillips
Walsh
Walch
Socialists Set Date for State Convention in Des Moines
Des Moines officials report W A Jacobs state secretary issued a call for a state socialist convention to be held in Des Moines on September date. The meeting aims to nominate a state ticket and unify the socialist organization in the state. The social democratic party of Town becomes part of the socialist party following Indianapolis national convention action.
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Des Moines
W. A. Jacobs
Indianapolis
Social Democratic Party of
Town
Socialist Party
Kinne Declines Governor Bid as Cummins Looms
Des Moines Iowa August 12 Judge L G Kinne member of the state board of control says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor to oppose A B Cummins. A board rule bars members from another lucrative office within a year after retirement. Cato Sells of Vinton is now seen as the likely Democratic nominee ahead of the August 21 Des Moines convention.
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Des Moines
L. G. Kinne
State Board of Control
A. B. Cummins
Board of Control
Cato Sells
Vinton
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use advertised
The Ely brothers promote Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with an atomizer option at 75 cents including a praying tube. The liquid shares the solid cream's medicinal properties and is quickly absorbed without drying secretions, turning them to a natural healthy character. Sold by mail or druggists, Ely Brothers 56 Warren St New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N. Y
Diamond thief Harry Davis breaks jail again
Oskaloosa residents report Harry Davis known as the diamond thief escaped after sawing through iron bars with a makeshift saw. He had been jailed for stealing a $250 diamond pin from Chas. McCullogh during Elk races. This is the second jail escape in eight months, following a prior forger escape.
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Oskaloosa
Harry Davis
Liberty
Davis
Chas. McCullogh
Iowa
Northwestern Iowa Priests Seek Father Cleary as Bishop
Northwestern Iowa priests circulate a petition to appoint Father Cleary of Minneapolis as bishop of a proposed new see in Sioux City after the division of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The move aims to establish a new diocese centered in Sioux City.
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Northwestern Iowa
Father Cleary
Sioux City
Northwestern
Iowa
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Insurance Rates Jump for Iowa Wholesale Houses
Sioux City Aug 12 The insurance companies have raised rates to about double on all wholesale houses in Iowa. Jobbers express strong dissatisfaction as the rate moves from 65 cents to 1 30 to 1 65 on new policies.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Reduced Rates to Colfax Iowa for Epworth League Assembly
The Rock Island Route offers one fare round trip from Iowa points excluding Council Bluffs for the Ep worth League Assembly in Colfax. Tickets on sale August 7 to 18 with return by August 19, 1901. Apply via Rock Island agents or John Sebastian G P A Chicago ID 723817.
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Great Rock Island
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Assembly
Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Divorce Hearings Put Off For Summer Absences
Mrs Blugore and Mrs Swellman discuss their divorce suits with the Philadelphia Press noting the July term was postponed to September due to summer travel and lack of audience.
It Is Easy Tid Bits Exchange At Editor Desk
Snodgrass asks how to handle chores. The editor replies by telling a story about his smart youngster. The exchange ends with a cheerful good morning.
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Snodgrass
Henderson Tries Kaiser Curl on Mustache in Berlin
Henderson spends an hour at Hotel Bristol barber shop to train his mustache to resemble the Kaiser. He reverses the gray whiskers after an imperfect likeness and notes he cannot meet the imperial authorities due to the dowager empress's death. He cites two European legislative features worth emulation in the United States sliding chairs and royal official residence.
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Berlin
Henderson
Bristol
Germany
Vienna
United States
House of Commons
Bryanism Split Fears Darken Iowa Democratic Meet
The Iowa Democratic Party weighs a possible Bryanism split as candidates for governor loom. Cato Sells may enter. Sharon’s Des Moines convention speech omission of free silver and 16 to 1 sparks debate, while railroad tax and corporate taxation topics draw attention from party leaders. Meetings list Huffman Jackson and Roberts coordinating events with Walsh present.
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Muscatine
Democratic State Central Committee
Des Moines
C. G. Hipwell
Davenport
KE. M. Sharon
Democratic Party
Cato Sells
Sharon
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Huffman
Jackson
N. C. Roberts
Fort Madison
Diamond to Line Steamers Head North and South
The Quincy and St. Paul passenger steamers sail from Muscatine to St Louis and St Paul with dates listed for northbound departures at 7 a m and southbound departures at 11 30 a m. Northbound dates for Quincy Aug 7 16 25 St Paul Aug 2 11 20 29. Southbound dates Quincy Aug 2 11 20 29 St Paul Aug 6 15 24. Inquiries to W G Block Agent Muscatine Iowa.
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Quincy
St. Paul
Muscatine
St Louis
W. G. Block
Iowa
First Melon Load of Season Shipped by Wolford Bros
Conesville reports Frank Selders of Oakland finished loading the season's first melon load on Thursday. The melons were purchased and shipped by Wolford Bros.
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Conesville
Frank Selders
Oakland
Wolford Bros
Diamond Jo Excursion Tickets to Clinton For $1.25
The Diamond Jo Line announces excursion tickets to Clinton and return for $1.25 on account of the Spiritalists convention. Sale starts today and runs until Aug 95, with ticket validity to Aug 31. Inquiries for meals and berth at W. G. Block’s Diamond Jo Line office in Muscatine, Iowa.
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Clinton
W. G. Block
Diamond Jo Line
Muscatine
Iowa
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M. E
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Prairie Encampmeny
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Kalim Speers
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Weedmen of America
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Court OF Honor
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E. 24 Street
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Sue Browning
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Carskaddan & Burk
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Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue
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G. M. Titus
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H. Jayne
Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
Oolice
Laws Avenue
Scott Richman
E. PF. Richman
Richman
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