Democratic State Convention Voters Brace for Floor Fight
Des Moines Aug 21 A Democratic state convention opens as John Redmond Cedar Rapids is named permanent chairman. The party faces a likely split on resolutions with a minority and majority report while Bryan and silver faction influence looms and floor speeches begin.
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Des Moines
Committee On Permanent Organization
John Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Democratic Party
Party of
Friends of Popular Government
Redmond
Windle
Resolutions Committee
Redmonds
Bryan
Fider
Committee On
Wright
Tipton
Postmaster Appointments and Equipment Makers Listed
W B Keith appointed postmaster at Hebron Adair county replacing A R Haskell resigned. Other names include John S Bloom Winthrop machine for crushing corn Isaac N Condra Seymour portable straw stacker S T Day and D S Hall Denison chalk holder Thomas F Foley Clinton cigarette farmer Fred erick W Foster Burlington screw thread cutting machine Lane Gist Lake City watering trough Claus Janelle Rolland cornstalk loader Hane G Johnson Waukon bicycle John H McBride Des Moines clothing line James C McDonald Davenport skirt and waist support Chas Morgan Des Moines dyers identification tag apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Bloom
Winthrop
Isaac N. Condra
Seymour
S. T. Day
D. S. Hall
Denison
Thomas F. Foley
Clinton
Frederick W. Foster
Burlington
Lane Gist
Lake City
Claus Janelle
Rolland
Hane G. Johnson
Waukon
John H. McBride
Des Moines
Strike in Pittsburg District Sees No Change
Pittsburg August 21: The steel strike shows no new developments. In a interview Shaffer expresses renewed hope for a favorable result while the local situation remains unchanged.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Six Die in Wreck Near Jacksonville
A Chicago and Alton fast passenger train wreck in Jacksonville Illinois leaves six dead including a fireman an engineer and four tramps. Rescuers fought flames and carried survivors from the scene as authorities began investigations into the crash.
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Jacksonville, Ills
Chicago and Alton
Mail Train Wreck Near Prentice Kills Crew
A passenger mail train between Chicago and Kansas City wrecked near Prentice shortly after midnight in a collision with a freight train. The engineer and fireman were killed. Five passengers seriously injured and twenty five slightly injured. Four tramp bodies found under the engine tender.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Prentice
Here
Postmaster in Grand Mound Dies in Self Inflicted Shot
Clinton Iowa Aug 21 word arrived from Grand Mound that William C Barber postmaster there and a respected local figure committed death by his own hand. He went out with a shotgun to shoot skunks, failed to return for dinner, and was found in a field south of town with a gunshot wound. Coroner Hamilton was notified and an inquest is expected to examine the circumstances.
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Clinton
Grand Mound
Wm. C. Barber
Hamilton
Barber
Local News Highlights and Social Notices From Wednesday Edition
Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Adam Ritter. Scheetz’s promotes low prices with bargains tomorrow. Mrs Watson sells homemade candy at Friday band concert to aid A M E minister. A surprise party honored Miss Helen Molis on Iowa Avenue. Mary Mac of Rock Island stopped en route to St Louis. August events include water melon social at Mrs Alice Walton Beatty’s and a Concordia Society moonlight excursion on the Ottumwa Belle. Cigar store owner A H Wagner expands display casing. G F Marion visits Muscatine and Columbus City due to sister’s illness. Surprise party for Miss Minnie Adleré hosted by Hulda Rickhoff on Newell Avenue with games and late night departures.
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Mary Mac
Rock Island
St. Louis
Hulda Rickhoff
Newell Avenue
Minnie Adlere
Davenport
Kate
Lena Othmer
Emma
Lydia Borestadt
Ella Brandt
Bessie Nevenhuis
Lena Henning
Grace van Zyl
Florence
Lizzie Rickhoff
Daniel and
Henry Borgstat
Bert Hyink
Will Grotes
Will Henning
Charles Henning
Calamity at Maquoketa Drowns Two Sisters in River
Maquoketa Iowa August 21 Bessie and Hazel Reeve aged twenty one and sixteen daughters of Wm Reeve were drowned in the Maquoketa river Tuesday. Their bodies were found two hours later in nine feet of water clasped in each other’s arms. The father who lost his wife years ago is prostrated with grief.
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Maquoketa
Bessie
Hazel
Wm. Reeve
Mob Burns Black Suspect Near Whitesboro
In Whitesboro Texas on August 21 Alf Wilder a Black man accused in a Grayson county farmer's wife assault was seized by a mob of about 300 men and burned at Nelson's ranch two and a half miles east of Red Ranch. The burning happened early last night after his capture.
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Whitesboro
Texas
Alf. Wilder
F A A Lawn Social Draws Hundreds in Civic Event
The Fraternal Aid Association lawn social on a vacant Fourth and Chestnut lot drew about two thousand people. The Mechanics' Band provided music as members served free initiation and ice cream at three tables run by a long list of volunteers. Mrs. W. E. Fowler won the initiation prize.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Mechanics
W. E. Fowler
No. 309
Chestnut Street
Rose Oderman
Mmes
D. M. Terry
Frank Aller
Cora Quandt
Mabel Keckler
Nellie Freeman
Anna Aderman
Ed. Maxson
Lena Aller
Ella Fick
Hannah Aller
Dell Allen
J. Herwig
E. Rabbitt
Frank Wandlant
Boyd Smith
Geo. Butts
Fred. Moore
Wm. Fuhlm
Republican County Convention for Muscatine County
The Republican county central committee calls the Muscatine County meeting at Grand Opera House, Muscatine Ia, on Saturday Sept 7 1901 at 10 30 a m to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff County Superintendent Coroner and two supervisors Representation is by township and ward with delegates also allotted for votes cast for J N Baldwin at the 1900 general election. Appointment of township and ward committee members is noted for early caucus calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Grand Opera House
Muscatine
J. N. Baldwin
Bloomington
Republican County Central Committee
J. C. Coster
Chas. P. Hanley
Tere
Fisherman Frank Tice Dies After Illness at River House
Frank Tice a fisherman from the boat house above the high bridge died at eight last evening after a bout with typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and two children and was highly respected by his associates and neighbors who mourn his loss.
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Frank Tice
Mr. Tice
Varied corn grades complicate price setting
George Hawley reports that corn quality varies by field, making fall prices hard to determine. The Bureau of Statistics notes there will be as many qualities as fields and one buyer’s price cannot set the standard for another.
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George Hawley
Bureau of Statistics
First camping party to Eagle Point cabin to Geneva Island
The initial camping party to Eagle Point cabin since its relocation to Geneva Island near the city will depart Friday. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schmidt and son Harold, Mrs. D. M. Hudler, Mrs. Mollie Gobble and her daughters Carrie and Emma Hudler, and Herman Schmidt Jr.
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Eagle Point Cabin
Geneva Island
Julius Schmdt
Harold
D. M. Hudler
Mollie Gobble
Carrie
Emma Hudler
Herman Schmidt
Mackabees Meet In Muscatine Initiate Members
Muscatine K. O. T. M. Mackabees met in regular session last night and initiated a large number of new members while also balloting on sixteen candidates.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Maroon Juniors Defeat Wilton Juniors 15 to 2
Muscatine Maroon Juniors beat Wilton Juniors in a high scoring ball game yesterday afternoon at Wilton. The visitors dominated with a 15 to 2 victory, showcasing strong batting and tight defense throughout the match.
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Muscatine Maroon Juniors
Wilton Juniors
Wilton
Muscatine Maroon
Muscatine Boys
Department President Visits Iowa W R C Industrial
Mrs Georgia Worker of Rock Island arrives in the city this evening to visit Mrs Clara Batterson and attend the W R C Industrial session with Mrs Batterson on Thursday afternoon.
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Georgia Worker
Rock Island
Iowa
City
Clara Batterson
W. R. C. Industrial
Batterson
Harris Nickel Plate Show Chooses Woodlawn Grounds Muscatine
The management secured grounds on Woodlawn avenue east of Mulberry street for exhibitions in Muscatine on Tuesday, August 27. The site benefits from the street car facilities, with the Mulberry street line providing access to Woodlawn avenue two blocks east.
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W. H. Harris
Woodlawn Avenue
Mulberry Street
Muscatine
Scenic Lehigh Valley Trip To New York via Buffalo
Travel note highlights a pleasant through journey on Lehigh Valley Railway to New York and Philadelphia. Describes fast trains as offering delightful scenery dining cars service a la carte and a stop-over option at Buffalo on through tickets.
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New York
Ftlagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Swindlers Found Long Neglected Bank Notes
Government agents seized plates and nearly 200000 in face value notes from the old State bank of New Brunswick in New Jersey. Notes, 30 years old, were unsigned and found in waste paper bought by a junk dealer who sold them to coin dealers nationwide. Jacob Weigel collected and disposed of many notes. agents released him after reviewing his holdings.
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New York
New Brunswick
N. J
Old State Bank of New Brunswick
Jacob Weigel
Greenburg and Smith
San Francisco
Weigle
Secret Service
Weigel
Advertising lesson from Muscatine sales shows newspaper impact
Two local sales, one a fire sale at Wonder store and another at Frank the Jeweler, drew large crowds and immense business, attributed to heavy newspaper ads. The Muscatine Journal notes increased circulation and urges merchants to advertise fully, arguing ads attract customers and boost overall trade.
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Muscatine
Wonder
Frank
Jaweler
Wonder Store
Journal
Muscatine Business College Seeks Fall Registrants
Muscatine Business College opens September 3 and urges all prospective students to reserve seats now. August enrollment is at a record high and space is limited. A one dollar registry fee applies toward tuition. registrations are honored in order received, with mail options available and prompt receipts issued.
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Muscatine Business College
Shinn & Peck, Proprietors
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Bryan and
Washington
W. B. Keith
Hebron
Adair County
A. R. Haskell
Ata
Hershey Lumber Co
Postmaster
Self
E.G. Barnard
Mulberry St
Adam Ritter
Scheetz’s
Helen Molis
Iowa Avenue
Retail Clerks’ Union
Alice Walton Beatty
Concordia Society
Ottumwa Belle and Barge
Columbus
Mechanics Band
H. Lange
A. H. Wagner
Oriental Cigar Store
Watson
Benny
G. F. Marion
Louisa County
Keokuk, Ia
Marion
Columbus City
Margaret Myler
F. A. A. Lawn Social
Republican County Convention
Montpelie
Cassis
Sweetland
Cccc
Muscatine City
Trans-River
Schmidt
Department
St. John’s
Saratoga
Batterson Block
E. S. Batterson
West Second Street
Horton’s Pony Farm
F. Gerdes
Barnard
Second St
J. P Freeman
Poland
China
E. L. Cole
Iowa City Road
C. Zelner
East Fifth St
East Second Street
M. Havercamp
A. F. Drumny
Montpelier Township
Blue Grass
John Dankert
Pine Street
W. Journal
H. M
Journal Office
Hawk-Eye Furniture Co
Fairlington
Love
Stickney & Co
Lees Building
Lucas Street
E. 8Th Street
Keokuk Lake
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
John A. Robbins
Oid
Sunny Smith
Blake O
Puck
8Th Street
5Th Street
Sycamore
Avenue
East 6Th Street
Dale
Dale Street
East 8Th Street
West 3Rd Street
Third Street
H. H. Arnold
Muscatine, Iowa
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