Report Praises Iowa State Treasurer Herriott and Office Procedures
Aug. 14 Des Moines Iowa. The expert examiners Skinner and Hedges commend the treasurer of state Join Herriott for thorough accounting from 1899 to 1901. They praise the honest handling of funds and the overall well administered state affairs despite some criticisms of officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Herriott
Join Herriott
Agricultural College Endowment and Institute
State Institute Fund
Organization Formed to Enforce Game Laws in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 14 an organization of legitimate sportsmen was formed to enforce game laws. It offers a $25 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone violating Linn County game laws by hunting prairie chickens and similar game out of season or in restricted areas.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Illinois Veterans Reunion of the One Hundred Twenty-Sixth Regiment
Veterans of the One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Illinois Regiment gather in Rock Island for a two day reunion in Memorial hall. Time has thinned their ranks but spirits remain high as business meetings proceed and a dinner is hosted by local veterans tonight.
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One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Regiment
Rock Island
Ill
One Hundred and
Twenty-Sixth Iinois Regiment
Memorial Hall
Picnic Draws Crowds as Woodmen Meet in Rock Island
Davenport Ia Aug 14 Rock Island hosted the fourth annual picnic of the Tenth Congressional District Woodmen with crowds packing the city yesterday. Great day lies ahead today as special excursion trains bring visitors from across northwestern states for the festivities.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Tenth Congressional District
Northwestern
Illinois Hosts Large Crowds for River Valley Picnic
Illinois will welcome thousands of sightseers at multiple depots with Davenport drawing most visitors due to its proximity to Rock Island. The city has prepared with decorations and active reception committees to ensure a grand success of the event across the river.
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Illinois
Davenport
Rock Island
McGinnis Emerges as Hopeful For Iowa Governor Nomination
Des Moines reports the Democratic Party struggles to field a strong governor candidate. Amid denials from several names, Van R. McGinnis of Leon gains supporters as a prospective nominee linked to GOP-leaning districts. McGinnis, an Eighth District attorney, is a friend of J W Blythe and represents Keokuk & Western in Leon.
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Des Moines
Democratic Party
van R. McGinnis
Leon
McGinnis
Cummins
Iowa
J. W. Blythe
Keokuk & Western
Harvey & Parrish
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Congress
W. P. Hepburn
Cummins to Press Chicago Burlington & Quincys Spur Plan
Des Moines August 14 Hon A B Cummins will travel to Chicago to urge the Chicago Burlington and Quincy to build a spur from Des Moines to the army post four miles south of the city. He appears as attorney and representative for the army post committee of the Commercial Exchange and its directors. A committee member will join after Cummins reports back. Hubbell named the chair and authorized two others.
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Des Moines
A. BR. Cummins
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Army Post
Cummins
Commercial Exchange
Exchange
F. M. Hubbell
Burlington
Hubbell
Figure Gains In Iowa Senate and House
Leading Republicans in Des Moines predict at least a five seat gain in the state senate and two to three in the house. The estimate includes Republican successors for Lemuel R. Bolter in the Crawford Monona Harrison district J R Gorrell in the Jasper district A N Alberson in the Washington Henry district J M Lyons in the Howard Winneb shed district and J M Emmert in the Cass Shelby district.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
Lemuel R. Bolter
Crawford, Monona
Harrison
J. R. Gorrell
Jasper
A. N. Alberson
Washington- Henry
J. M. Lyons
Howard-Winneshiek
J. M. Emmert
Cass-Shelby
Hossack Case in October Appeal Possible
Des Moines Aug 14 Assistant Attorney General C A Van Vieck says unofficial notice indicates the Hossack murder appeal will be ready for submission to the court at the coming October term. A decision may come at the December adjourned term or within about a year after the crime.
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Des Moines
C. A. van Vieck
Stuhr Charges Conspiracy Against Chicago Barley Merchants
In Davenport Illinois on August 14 D H Stuhr of Stuhr Grain accuses Chicago maltsters barley merchants and several dealers of conspiring to ruin his regular barley trade. He denies past coloring of barley and says Illinois color bar ruling did not imply Stuhr Grain colored grain.
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Davenport, Il
D. H. Stuhr
Stuhr Grain Company
Davenport
Hammond
Ill
Chicago
Chicago Barley Commission
Tuley
Stuhr
Legal Battle Over Fire Limit Violations in Winfield
In Winfield Iowa a dispute arises after J T Davidson moved a large wooden house into a fire limit area despite a prohibitive ordinance. The ordinance lacked mayoral signature, triggering a legal fight as Winfield authorities hire Burlington lawyers to pursue action.
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Burlington
Winfield
Iowa
J. T. Davidson
Davidson
Judge Tedford Resigns From Cory County Bench
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw received official notice that Judge W. H. Tedford of Cory County has resigned from the bench. The letter dated August 14 informs of the resignation and prompts vacancy procedures.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
W. H. Tedford
Cory
Judge Don Resigns From District Court
Judge Don tendered his resignation as district court judge to take effect August 25. The move follows rumors tied to Judge Tedford’s poor health, which had made the retirement expected.
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Don
Tedford
Piles Cure Offered with Guaranteed Relief
J. J. Havercamp advertises a rectal remedy claiming to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Each package includes a free pile pipe and a 50 cent price with free samples and a no cure, no pay offer.
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J. J. Havercamp
Witty remark sparks amused exchange in Philadelphia Press
Tess recalls a quip that drew laughter from a admirer. Jess notes the remark made him laugh every time he saw her.
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Philadelphia
Tess
Jess
Crop report shows drought slashed 1901 corn yields
Government crop conditions report based on 12,000 correspondents shows the august 1 condition at 54, a drop of 27.3 points in July. Estimates of possible 1901 corn production range from 1.1 to 1.3 billion bushels, far below last year’s. Kansas and Nebraska each lost more than half their July crops. Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio also fall sharply in condition.
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Department of Agriculture
Union
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
Mississippi
Town
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Fashions of the Dance New York Summer Styles
A fashion column surveys seaside resort and Newport looks as summer ends. It notes luncheon gowns, pale shades for all skin tones, and a rise in black velvet autumn gowns with modest embroidery. Paris purchases shimmer with Cluny lace and organdy debuts, plus linen gowns in dark greens and serge miliataire tones for the season.
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Newport Colony
Paris
J. Pierpont* Morgan
Ecru Batiste
France
England
Traveler's Guide Time Schedule Notes for Muscatine
Train times show departures and arrivals between Muscatine Wilton and Montezuma on the B., c. R. & N. line. Daily except Sunday passenger runs 8 15 a m from Muscatine and 7 38 a m from Wilton with freight at 8 a m and 6 00 p m, while arrivals list 7 10 p m from Montezuma and 6 38 p m return.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Railroad schedule and ticket details for Iowa Central lines
Listing of Iowa Central passenger and freight trains with destinations and times. Includes Going North and Going South schedules for St. Paul Express Mason City Mail Peoria Mail Peoria Express and Way Freight, plus coupon tickets to US Canada and Mexico and contact agents Geo Batty Beevers Elrick Junction Marshalltown Iowa.
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St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty, Co. L. Beevers
Pass. & Tkt. Agt
Elrick Junction
la Marshalltown
Iowa
W. J. Young Steamship Schedule To Davenport And Burlington
The W. J. Young departs the city Sundays Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 30 am for Davenport and Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 30 pm for Burlington. The southbound round trip leaves Davenport at 4 09 pm and stops at Rock Island Buffalo Andalusia Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka before arriving Burlington at 9 15 pm and staying until 3 15 pm.
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W. J. Young
Davenport
Burlington
Rock Island
Buffalo
Andalusia
Muscatine
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Oquawska
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New York
Traveler's Guide
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Washington
S. G. Stein
First Nation’s Bank
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Chas. Page
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F. P. Sawyer
S M Hughes Warney
Carskadtag Pres
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Casiler
First National Bank
Hershey State
P. W
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L.G. Barnett Casaier
Irectors
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Mira Hershey
Henry Jayn
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Muscatine North & South By, CO
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E. P. Day
East 2Nd St
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Esto
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Osteopath
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Second Stree
Third Street
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