Beer wagon driver survives Chestnut Street railroad collision
Tish Schmidt narrowly escaped death when a switch engine backed five cars into his beer wagon at the Chestnut street crossing on the river front. The driver and horses sustained bruises while the wagon and harness were wrecked. the flagman and Schmidt offer differing accounts of warnings given before impact.
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Tish” Schmidt
Chestnut Street
Mr. Schmidt
Schmidt
Independent Malting Company
West Front Street
Water Works
Homeseeker's Rates By Iowa Central Ry Nebraska to Texas
Rates published for travel via the Iowa Central Railway on the first and third Tuesdays to multiple states including Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico and others. Stop-overs allowed and tickets valid up to 21 days. For rates and train times contact agents or address A B Cutts G P and T A Min-
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Homeseeker
Iowa Central Ry
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Mystery of Nagel Confession Baffles Investigators
The case involving William Nagel and the murder of Carl Brady on Island B grows more complex as investigators probe why Nagel confessed. The confession appears tied to pressure from officers and a potential motive to shift blame to a woman, who previously bought lye and may have influenced the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nagel
Carl Brady
Island B
Nagel
Brady
Fairport
Muscatine
Printers Ink Party Dazzles Keota Ladies in Unique Event
Keota Iowa hosts a rare social affair the Birthday club ladies attend a printers ink party given by Mrs S E Reis man and Tillie Leiven at the Reis man home. Golden glow decor lights the rooms and Japanese lanterns illuminate the lawn. Guests receive slips printed with the event title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reisman
Souzas
P. S
Wright
Reisman
Keota
James White
O’brien
J. W. Stewart
McFarlane
Moritz
Mias Leinen
Birthday Club
S. E. Reisman
Tillie Levien
Tillie Leinen
Terrible Disaster Averted by Electric Bitters
A dramatic claim that nervous breakdown fears from dyspepsia are prevented by Electric Bitters. Advertisement touts a 50 cent guarantee and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source.
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Havercamp
Iowa League of Municipalities Meets in Burlington
The eighth annual Iowa League of Municipalities meeting will be held in Burlington September 13-14 with Mayor Charles D. Huston and Mayor McNutt on the program. Frank G. Pierce of Marshalltown issued the official agenda inviting Illinois and Missouri delegates and outlining sessions on brick paving, street paving, garbage disposal, taxation, water works, and more. The cost to join the league is five dollars plus annual dues by population, providing copies of Midland Municipalities to city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Pierce
Marshalltown
Iowa League of Municipalities
Charles D. Huston
Burlington
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
McNutt
J. S. Caster
C. D. Huston
Cedar
Preak G. Pierce
A. N. Alberson
Washington
Ann
R. S. McNutt
Muscatine
Charles P. Chase
Clinton
C. Naumann
F. I. Herriott
Department of Economics and Political Science
Drake University
Des Moines
Mississippi
Cummins
Dunne
Chicago
Donald Macrae
Council Bluffs
C. S. Magowan
State University
Iowa City
J. C. Williams
Oskaloosa
Tseresion
Dalagatae
Midland
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Pendent Making Company
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Biscuit
Graham
Social
Portland
Oregon
Midway
sSt
Louis
Pacific Northwest
Rock Island
Fait Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
J.C. Pugh
William Nagel
Will
Xilophone
Mayor McNutt
League
Burlingtonublic Library
Piano Hotel
Leo Har'an
Councilman Clarion
L. C. Abbott
J. Linn Hoopes
J. D. Stuart
A. C. Nole
N. Rosenberger
Old Reliable Place
H. F., Journal
G. M. Titus
Sweetland Center
Richman & Richman
C. S. Kelly
John A. Rowan
TJ Brunswick-Balke,Collender Co
Denver
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis
Chas, H. Gobble, Agt
Anson
J. H. Kendig
G. A. Riemeke
East Fifth Street
Henry Bitzer
East Fifth St
Chey Avenue
Third Street
Enquire
D. Journal
Central Chemical Co
Cedar Rapids
Leo. H. Hirsch & Co
Inquire E. Journal
Enquire S., Journal
Barber
F. O. Jameson
Manson
E. Salisbury
Masonic Keystone
Journal Office
W. J. Hill
Thompson Bros
the Journal Want
Journal
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