Thompson's New March Dedicated to University of Iowa
Harry Thompson of Muscatine has completed a grand march for band and orchestra titled the University of Iowa March. It was premiered by the Iowa State Band at a Greenwood Park concert in Des Moines and praised as the standout number. Pauchet's band plans to rehearse it and possibly perform it Friday evening in an open air concert. The piece is expected to be published for piano and ensembles, with rights handled by Herbert and Ralph Thompson. It is anticipated to be a popular march at football games this fall.
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Harry Thompson
Muscatine
Iowa State Band
University of Iowa
Greenwood Park
Hawkeye
U of L
Paudhet
Thompson
Messrs
Herbert
Ralph Thompson
Des Moines Democrats Split Over Platform Issue
Delegates to the Iowa state Democratic convention crowd into Des Moines with two factions fighting over platform language. A morning caucus failed to settle whether to reaffirm the Kansas City platform, with Cato Sells withdrawing to push state issues only. A floor fight ahead as silver and tax provisions drive the dispute.
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Des Moines
Kansas City
Cato Sells
State of Iowa v Bollinger bound over on horse stealing
The case State of Iowa vs Andy Bollinger was heard before Justice Howe yesterday afternoon. Evidence sufficed and Bollinger was bound over to the next term with a $250 bond. He was jailed, with bail unlikely, likely remaining until court convenes.
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State of Iowa
Andy Bollinger
Howe
Congregational
Green Street
Black Hawk Tower
Mrs Mary Huber hosts delightful lawn party
A stylish lawn party at Miss Mary Huber's East 10th street home featured Japanese lanterns and musical numbers. Guests included Maud Schrantemeyer Orma Deutschmann Carrie Schumacher Mamie Mitlander Clara Huffman Gertrude Binhoff Carrie Wirtz Lena Vodegel Freda Vetter Louisa Luchterhand Lizzie McDaniel and Rob Heard Henry Huber Howard Nelson James McDaniel Edward Huber Barney Hill Frank Weingart Clarence Pilgrim Tony Fuller Irving Heard and Mr and Mrs James Fletcher with about 20 youths. Refreshments and games kept guests entertained as they departed late, praising the hosts.
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Mary Huber
East 10Th Street
Maud Schrantemeyer
Orma Deutschmann
Carrie Schumacher
Mamie Mitlander
Clara Huffman
Gertrude Binhoff
Carrie Wirtz
Lena Vodegel
Freda Vetter
Louisa Luchterhand
Made Round in 47 at Local Links
Dr Sterneman posted a remarkable 47 at the local golf course yesterday. The score far surpasses ordinary rounds and challenges the existing course record of 46 held on the links.
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Sterneman
Unions Make Player Swap Before Washington Iowa Game
The Chicago Union manager sent two players back to Chicago on the Firefly this morning and received two better players from Chicago to join the team. The club will play in Washington Iowa tomorrow afternoon.
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Chicago Union
Chicago
Windy City
Washington
Iowa
The St. Paul Sails With About 125 Passengers
A vessel named The St. Paul carried around 125 travelers this morning, linked to a local transport or excursion run. Details on origin destination or voyage purpose remain sparse in the readable text.
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May Brown
St. Paul
Points
Helen Markman
Emma Sawyer
W. L. Johnson
Wilton
Boat Upset In Squall Claims Dozens In Paducah
The steamer City of Galconda traveling from Elizabethtown NL to Paducah overturned in ten feet of water six miles above Paducah after a sudden squall. Sixteen people are reported drowned as rescue efforts begin. Captain Bauer and Pilot Peck swam ashore after evacuating passengers and saved others.
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Elizabethtown
Captain Bauer
Pilot Peck
Funeral Service for Mrs Chas Giesler Held at German M E
The funeral of Mrs Chas Giesler was held yesterday at 2 p m at the German M E church with Rev A H F Hertzler officiating. Choir sang appropriate hymns as a large gathering of relatives and friends attended. The remains were placed in the vault to await a sister arriving from California. Interment scheduled for this evening at Greenwood cemetery. Sermon delivered in English and German.
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M. E
A. H. F. Hertzler
California
Greenwood Cemetery
Death at County Farm Patient Patrick Hickey Dies
Patrick Hickey, a 37 year old patient at the county farm, died last evening at 7 o clock. He suffered from insanity and consumption, the latter being the cause of death. Relatives will care for his remains.
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Patrick Hickey
Public Letting for Dirt Fill Near West Liberty
Notice of a public letting to be held Saturday August 24 1991 for dirt fill of 2000 yards on the line between Cedar and Muscatine counties near the John Taylor farm three miles northeast of West Liberty. Bids taken 10 to 11 a m at the stated place. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. J I Nichols Muscatine Co F M Gray Cedar Co.
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Muscatine
John Taylor
West Liberty
J. I. Nichols
Muscatine Co
F. M. Gray
Cedar Co
Mrs Swan Hosts Party for Miss Gertrude Housel
Mrs F W Swan will entertain about eighty young people tomorrow evening for her niece Miss Gertrude Housel who is visiting at the Swan residence on the crest of West Hill.
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F. W. Swan
Gertrude Housel
Swan
West Hill
Daisy Lee Hosts Chicago Union Players at Rose Lawn
Daisy Lee entertained several members of The Chicago Union baseball team at her home on Rose Lawn avenue last evening. All report a lot of enjoyable evening.
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Daisy Lee
Chicago Union
Rose Lawn Avenue
British Surprise Boer Laager Near Caro lina
Pretoria dispatch reports a British surprise attack on a Boer laager near Caro lina. Two Boers killed and 30 captured including Commandant Devilliers.
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Pretoria
Carolina
Commandant Devilliers
Vollmer Declines Possible Lieutenant Governor Run
Davenport Iowa August 20 Hon Henry Vollmer says he will not be a candidate under any consideration noting he is practicing law and has no political aspirations and was approached about the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Davenport
Henry Vollmer
Vollmer
Rumors Swirl Over Milwaukee Cut Off Contract Letting
Early morning reports suggested the Milwaukee cut-off contract was let but inquiries showed no award yet. An attorney received a telegram indicating the contract would likely be let soon after amicable adjustments with several parties. Rumors tied Flick & Johnson to the award with sublets to Oscar Pauline, but officials expect formal letting Wednesday or Thursday.
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Flick & Johnson
Oscar Pauline
Davenport
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