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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
2
Ambassador Meyer delivered the emperor's final word from St. Petersburg on August 26. Russia insists on no indemnity to Japan in any form and proposes a division of Sakhalin with Russia retaining the north while paying for prisoner maintenance. If Japan rejects, peace becomes impossible and the war may continue.
Miss Hattie Parker of Muscatine lost a valise aboard the Helen Blair as a roustabout offered help. The boat pulled away and the grip vanished, containing a silk dress and other clothing. No trace found. some believe the grabber boarded from the other boat by mistake.
First Mate J. S. Farnum of the J. S. Haber been injured when the Dubuque attempted to pull the J. S. off a sand bar. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Burlington with a dislocated knee two broken ribs a badly bruised right shoulder and a head bruise from the rope end. He remained unconscious about twelve hours and will be laid up for some time. The St Paul on a river trip stopped at Burlington with a full passenger list and cargo amid east winds and tangled rudders as a lumber raft blocked the way. a deck hand was knocked down by a flying rope end but not seriously hurt.
Mrs W F Hayford, formerly Adel Titus of Wilton, died after a horse ran away and overturned a buggy in Cedar Rapids this forenoon. Her husband W F Hayford survives along with two sisters and two brothers. she was a cousin of Winslow Blanchard and G M Titus of Muscatine. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Browning College relocates to Realing Hall at 201 West Second Street, starting Tuesday Sept 5, marking a new era for the school. Miss Sue Browning, with 12 years in business college and shorthand work, leads an expanding institution praised for thorough commercial training. The new quarters are well lit, ventilated, near the business center, on a car line, and away from the noisy core to support better study. Management plans further additions and renews a Journal advertising contract.
Des Moines Daily Capital notes fifty year milestone of the first steam railroad trip in Iowa. The engine left Davenport on the old Mississippi and Missouri line, traveled to Wilton Junction, carried curious passengers, and was ferried across the Mississippi. The line later became part of the Rock Island system from Davenport to Wilton Junction. C. J. Loren observed the event in Davenport. Muscatine residents recall the excitement as the train passed.
County Auditor A S Lawrence received a late night message from his son Jay of Ottumwa Iowal Telephone Co stating he fell from a telephone pole and broke his right arm at the wrist dislocated the elbow and was receiving medical care. He was expected to return home for better care.
A complete fourteen volume set of Irving's Works by P. M. Irving was installed today at the P. M. Musser public library, adding to its growing collection. The library also received eighteen volumes on the Philippine Islands by Blair and Robertson. Both sets are complete and welcomed by book lovers.
A gasoline stove sparked a small blaze about 11:30 today in the tenant house of E. Baker on Locust street between Sixth and Seventh. Neighbors moved the stove to the yard before hoses arrived. paper walls and curtains burned near the stove while the house was only slightly smoked.
A party of boys from West Hill camps with Albert McKee on the Bliven and McKee farms near Conesville. They are guests at 809 West Third street and expected to return home this evening.
Washington Gazette reports the marriage of Elizabeth Scranton to William A. Meyer of Muscatine. Invitations issued by Mrs. Joseph Scranton note the ceremony Tuesday evening September 5 at 8 o clock at 726 East Second Street. They will reside in Muscatine after October 15 1905.
A reception is in progress at the Bennison home on West Third street this afternoon. Miss Beulah Bennison hosts visiting friends Miss Lucy Wilson and Miss Mona Wilson of Washington, Ia. A musical program accompanies the gathering of many young ladies, with light refreshments served from 3 to 6.
Chicago Aug 26 Barnett Haynes Barnett the St Louis firm won the first prize of 5000 in plans for a new county building to cost about 3500000. Their thirteen numbered plans proposed a 12 story structure. Holabird Roche won second prize 2500 and Shepley Rutan Coolidge tied for third with 1000.
In Simla a fresh chapter in the dispute between Gen Lord Kitchener and Viceroy Curzon, who has resigned, appears. A strongly worded Kitchener minute protests Curzon's Aug 10 telegram to Lt John Broderick detailing his army reorganization proposals, calling Curzon's summary sweeping in parts and inaccurate in others, with several denials.
In Colma California Buddy Ryan claimed a foul in the fifteenth round of his bout with Jimmy Gardner. Referee Roach disallowed the foul and awarded Gardner the victory, declaring all bets off as betting appeared suspicious. Gardner dominated most rounds while Ryan landed a single hard blow that opened Gardner’s eye.
The Washington Journal reports Muscatine girls Miss Stirlen and Marguerite Rockwell tented on the chautauqua grounds for ten days and returned home this morning.
Miss Schell and Miss Hoyt of Chicago were thrown from a motor car while en route from London to Liverpool. Hoyt suffered slight injuries but is convalescent. Schell escaped unhurt. The car toppled after brakes failed at a sharp bend, mounting a bank and overturning.
A farmer reports an auto mobile struck his buggy while a funeral procession traveled near West Liberty. The vehicle sped away. the owner remains unknown. Huttig denies involvement, citing two machine numbers 58 and 98 and noting the reported car bore 45 or 49.
Ormondale won the Rich Futurity Handicap at Sheephead Bay with Timber finishing second and Bermere third. The race time was 1 11 4 5.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat anecdote recalls a man who after years of drinking sees his five year old daughter witnessing his bottle incident. Her look of reproach prompted him to quit alcohol forthwith, changing his life from that day onward.
The page advertises a baseball game Morrison Independents versus White Sox at the fair grounds, real estate listings including a Muscatine county 160 acre farm for 5000, mortgage investments by G M Titus, an oxford and slipper sale at Wilson Shoe Store, an excursion to Kansas lands on Sept 5, and local arrivals and moves including CG S Cochran and Mrs Schafer party visiting N W Meyers. It also notes stock movement and a Shetland pony prize connection to Des Moines.
Weed Park club members met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Nicholas McCoy at 1543 Washington Street for a social session. About two dozen ladies attended, soup was served, and no business was conducted. The next social will be with Mrs Edith Rider at 305 East Second Street.
Several owners of gasoline launches in the city report thefts of ropes and wire cables by river pirates. The scene suggests a mile race tomorrow with handicaps for some boats as part of Labor Day events.
Attention is urged for all members to attend a special meeting of Hose Co. on Monday evening August 28. The foreman orders full participation to discuss important business.
Washington Aug 26 Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock dismissed Inspector George B. Wilson from service on the disclosures linked to the investigation of charges against Senator Mitchell of Oregon.
Mrs. Harry Terry of Main Street underwent abdominal tumor surgery this morning at Hershey Memorial Hospital performed by Dr. G A Heidel. She has recovered from the anesthesia and was reported doing well.
In Chicago on August 26 Walter Egan defeated Clement E. Smoot to win the Glenview golf championship in the cup contest. Egan, cousin of the champion golfer, secured the title in a decisive victory at Glenview.
Deede recorded showing transfers from Fred L Wallace heirs to J F Marolf for lot 1 in block 40, Wilton, then Marolf to William A S Hall, then Hall and wife to Frank Winsell for same lot. Also an unrelated ad for Decthon’s Anti-Diure, a bedwetting remedy sold by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug store.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month Homeseekers travel to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other regions at four rates. Stop overs allowed and tickets limited to 21 days. For rates and train times call agents or address A B Cutts G P and T A Min-
Hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a m and 2:30 to 4:30 p m Other hours by appointment Iowa Telephone Office 73 M Iowa Telephone House 320 X Mississippi Valley House 2058
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