Iowa Securities plan eyed for Muscatine line extension
EB C Walsh of Clinton says if the Iowa Securities Co gains control of the Muscatine North and South railway and secures a receiver’s sale bid, interurban service may extend to Burlington or Davenport with steam freight and electric passenger trains. Walsh, a Davenport streetcar man, notes the company already operates lines in Davenport, Rock Island, Clinton and Burlington.
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Iown Securities Company
Muscatine North
Mr. Walsh
Burlington
Davenport
Walsh
Iowa Securities Company
M N
Davenpost
Welsh
Town
Port
Rock Island
Clinton
Blington
Foington
Howard
Walsh Brothers
Elrick Junction
Walshes
Muscatine
Milwaukee
YACHT RACE ODDS FAVOR RELIANCE IN IRELAND AND NEW YORK
Betting on the yacht race runs brisk at two to one on the Reliance in New York exchanges with Irish confidence lifting Shamrock II to six to four in Dublin due to a time allowance. In Britain article notes high public interest and elaborate preparations to inform the progress of the race.
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New York
Reliance
Glassgow
Ireland
Shamrock
London
Eng
Rock Island to Extend Line Toward Tecumcari and La Mesa
Austin Texas reports the Rock Island line extension from Amarillo to Tecumcari New Mexico will resume. The project aims to join with Episo at Tecumcari and stretch about 100 miles west to link with the Santa Fe at Las Beas New Mexico as part of a proposed transcontinental bridge.
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Austin
Tex
Rock Island
Amarillo
Tecumceari
Mexico
Episo
Tecumcari
Santa Fe
la B’ecas
New Mexico
Iowa Girl Inherits 50800 From Marengo Bachelor
Miss Eléra Sinks of Marengo Iowa receives a bequest of 50800 from Thompson a miner and bachelor whom she aided during a Colorado Springs visit three years ago. The notification specifies the gift is for kindness shown to the man, now deceased.
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Marengo
Thompson
O Springs
Eléra Sinks
Bluing Company Mails Barred by Postal Order
Postmaster Gemma Payne issued an order denying the use of the mails to the Reliable Blue company of New York. The firm’s mail is blocked as of August 19 with the company listed under Washington D C. postal action.
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Cern
Washington, D. C
Gemma Payne
Reliable Blue Company
Postoffice Pox
New York
Salina Man Held After Smoking 60 Cigarettes In Two Days
Salina Kansas August 19 Henry Stevens is jailed as a raving maniac after consuming sixty cigarettes in two days prompting authorities to detain him for safety.
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Kansas
Salina
Kan
Henry Stevens
Miles for Governor Favored by Massachusetts Democrats
The anti Gaston faction in Massachusetts supports retired Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles as the Democratic candidate for governor this fall. The veteran sol dier is urged as the party’s nominee by party leaders and supporters.
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Boston
Mass
Nelson A. Miles
Nebraska GOP backs Roosevelt renomination and Webster ticket
At the Nebraska Republican state convention in Lincoln on August 19, officials endorsed President Franklin D. Roosevelt for renomination. They selected John L. Webster of Omaha as the running mate candidate, signaling strong support for Roosevelt and a unified ticket.
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Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb
President Roosevelt
John L. Webster
Omaha
Burglars Blow Safe at Seymour Lumber Office
Burglars blew open the safe in the Lewis Lumber company office at Seymour Iowa and secured $11 before fleeing.
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Seymour
Lewis Lumber Company
Narrow Escape in Virginia Runaway Crash
Mrs Fletcher Duncan, her sister Mrs Bissell of Wilton and the two children, aged about ten and thirteen, escaped death in Sweetland Virginia when their buggy sprang away after being frightened by an automobile driven by Dr Ed Fulham of Muscatine. The buggy struck a post and was torn to pieces. All occupants were thrown to the ground but suffered only minor bruises.
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Sweetland
Fletcher Duncan
Bissell
Wilton
Ed. Fulham
Muscatine
Freil Bound Over on Grand Jury Charge
Frank Freil was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $359 after a preliminary hearing before Justice H S Howe. Crocker reported theft of $2,000 in silver checks and paper money from a coworker. Freil was arrested Saturday and jailed until trial. The robbery occurred while both men worked on a Sixth street lot.
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Frank Freil
Nk Freil
James Crocker
H. S. Howe
Sixth Street
Crocker
Freil
Is a Success West Liberty Fair Promises Much
The item reports a West Liberty fair framed as a success with high expectations for community benefit and a promise of ample opportunities, rides, and vendor showcases for residents.
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West Liberty
Union District Agricultural Society Opens Forty-First Show
West Liberty hosts the Union District Agricultural Society annual event with strong stock entries in horse, cattle, and hog divisions. Exhibits highlight art, crafts, school work, and canned fruit as crowds gather amid variable crops and competitive horse races.
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West Liberty
Union District Agricultural Society
Iowa
Art Hall
Muscatine North and South sale postponed to Oct 1
The Muscatine North and South railroad sale to satisfy mortgages near a half million dollars was postponed from today to Thursday October 1 at 2 PM in Muscatine passenger depot. No bids were offered and observers noted possible future interurban absorption and shared depots with Milwaukee and Rock Island connections.
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Muscatine
Vets March Defenders Parade in San Francisco
Veterans of the Civil War paraded in San Francisco on August 19 with a shortened line due to aging soldiers. Generals Miles Shafter Black and Bulkley attended review alongside Gov Pardee and Mayor Schmitz as crowds cheered the blue line. Black is seen as next commander in chief with Miles likely to be honored at the next encampment. Some veterans of the Spanish-American War may join the Grand Army during the encampment.
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Cal
California
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Miles
Shafter
Black
Bulkley
Pardee
Schmitz
John C. Black
Hlinots
Neilson A. Miles
Chicago
Stewart
Luzon
Cuba
Mackey Near Death as Death Despair Grips Democratic Leader
Sigourney Iowa Aug 19 Special Col C H Mackey democratic politician staunch Bryan adherent and foe to reorganizers is in critical condition doctors despair after a nervous chill during the funeral of Hon George P D Woodin. Abscess opening caused blood poisoning feared fatally. Mackey known in Muscatine for political prominence and considered a large hearted generous man.
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Sigourney, Ia
Col
C. H. Mackey
Bryan
Mackey
George PD. Woodin
Col. Mackey
Muscatine
Chicago Market Dispatch Hogs Steady Cattle Higher Wheat Mixed
Special market dispatch from Chicago reports hog receipts 25 000 open and steady close higher light 5.20 to 5.95 mixed 5.00 to 5.75 heavy 4.60 to 5.50 cattle receipts 18 000 beves 3.50 to 5.75 cows 4.75 Texas 3.50 to 4.60 stockers 2.40 to 4.35 western 3.15 to 4.50 sheep receipts 25 000 and wheat corn oats figures for car lots and future estimates across Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis with Liverpool wheat and corn declines.
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Chicago
Texas
Western
Kansas City
Omaha
Newhouse Arrest Brings Custody Probe to Forefront
Police seized Newhouse this afternoon, charging neglect and abuse of four children. Chief W R Rice and Deputy James McElravy escorted him to the station. Officials plan to hold him to testify in a potential district court action to place the children in a proper home. Newhouse resides at the Bee Hive near Mulberry and Fourth Streets.
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Newhouse
W. R. Rice
James McElravy
Mulberry
Fourth Streets
District Court
Range of Prices on New York Stocks and Securities
Quotations on bonds and securities listed in New York at the close of business today show a range of prices for leading stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. The report lists current values and market positions as of Aug. 19 in New York.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Weather Outlook for Iowa
Iowa forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Cooler readings expected in central and eastern portions tonight. Sunrise is 5 02 a m and sunset 6 43 p m with the moon rising at 1 19 a m.
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Chicago
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