Supreme Court Grants New Trials for Murder Convictions
The Iowa Supreme Court grants a new trial to Matt Hunter serving a life sentence for the Hol land murder at Mt. Ayr. It also grants new trials to Phillips and Brooks who were sentenced to hang for the Marshal Sunblad murder at Albert City during a bank robbery attempt last year.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Matt Hunter
Homer Holland
Mt. Ayr
Phillips
Brooks
Marshal Sunblad
Albert City
Graham's Drug Store Holiday Perfume Display
Holiday perfumes offer a daintier and more attractive packaging with the largest assortment in the city. See the window display at Graham's Drug Store corner Second and Cedar Streets.
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T Graham's Drug Store
Second
Cedar Streets
Humberts Arrested in Massive Paris Swindle
Paris officials announce the Hum berts were arrested in Madrid after a years long fraud. They borrowed twelve million dollars on a bogus legacy and swindled major Paris financiers.
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Paris
Humberts
Madrid
Julius Lischer Very Low in Davenport
Davenport Iowa December 20 Special County Attorney Julius Lischer is critically ill with poor chances of recovery.
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Julius Lischer
Davenport
Hine Bros Store Invite Promises Friendly Service
The note invites customers to visit Hine Bros store, emphasizing practical action over papers and promising helpful, friendly service that earns loyal patrons.
Wheat Market Sees Bullish Notes and Mixed Trading
Reports of good exports and heavy clearances support a strong wheat market, with early gains fading after Armour offerings. December options attract strong buying from Logan Bryan, while overall liquidity remains scattered and prices ease back toward close. Corn and oats show mixed demand with some liquidation. Provisions stay firm as outside buyers and packers bid.
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Armour
Logan Bryan
The Crisis of Christmas Purchasing Display
H. Schmidt & Son Co urges shoppers to visit now for Christmas gifts. Aiming to prevent disappointment on Christmas morning, the store promises a beautiful display of appropriate presents.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Arguments Heard In Citizens Railway Case In St Louis
Next Tuesday morning December 23 the Citizens railway and light company case against the City of Muscatine will be heard by Judge Caldwell of the US circuit court of appeals in St Louis. The hearing will decide whether a temporary injunction is granted with a trial for a permanent injunction to follow. City Attorney Arthur Hoffman will attend with E M Warner for the light company to present their arguments.
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Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
City of Muscatine
Caldwell
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Arthur Hoffman
E. M. Warner
Light Company
Our Attractive Christmas Gifts Featured Burnt Wood Pictures
A local shop highlights popular Christmas gifts including burnt wood pictures. Shoppers are encouraged to pick from the remaining selection as the season peaks.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Union No 251 Regular Meeting Announcement
Type Union No 251 calls a regular meeting Sunday at 2 PM in Assembly hall. Attendees are urged to attend for election and installation of officers.
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Assembly Hall
Bond the Candy Man and Local News in Muscatine
Home made candy for Christmas at 124 W 2d St with Bond the candy man promoting limited boxes. William Kane Hacker secured a $200 bond and will have a Tuesday morning hearing. Washington Jefferson basketball at the new armory with Washington winning 16 to 3. J W Jones from Muscatine Sash and Door to Oshkosh Wisconsin for two weeks. Mrs S M Johnson leaves for Chicago then Europe to join her husband in medicine. Berlin Studio proprietor Alex Grossheim offers photographs. Musserville Musical and Literary Club met at Ralph Washburns. next gathering at Florence Weltz on January 2 1903. Jack Dardin pleads guilty to petty larceny. preliminary Monday for breaking and entering harness theft from Rudolph Gundrum.
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J. W. Jones
Muscatine Sash and Door Company
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
S. M. Johnson
Chicago
D. Powell Johnson
Europe
Musserville
Ralph Washburn
Florence Weltz
Verna Miksch
Esther Stohr
Stella Knight
Gertrude Knight
Dedia Stohr
Eddie Blessing
Walter Wetz
Clifford Knight
Harry van Wagner
Jack Dardin
Rudolph Gundrum
Supervisors Meet in Maquoketa Discuss County Issues
The sixth annual gathering of second district Iowa supervisors met in Maquoketa with 17 attendees including Muscatine Day Webster and Shannon. Ed P Day urged giving supervisors full charge of poor relief and county institutions, or dividing the county into districts with an overseer for levy and disbursement. Webster spoke on smallpox care and expenses, bridges and road building, with Judge Fairall presenting a paper on roads.
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Muscatine County
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa
Maquoketa
Day
Webster and Shannon
Muscatine
Scott
Clinton
Jackson
Johnson
Iowa County
Ed. P. Day
PD. D. Webster
Fruitland
Rail conductors and brakemen seek 20 percent wage rise
Chicago December 20 demands for a twenty percent wage increase for passenger and freight conductors and brakemen were presented to officials of forty western railroads. A reply is due by January 5 and the move would affect about 150,000 workers.
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Chicago
Famous Ventilated Shoes and Imperial Line Shown
Unpacking and inspection reveal the Resilia cushion ventilated shoe as the market’s only perfect ventilated option. Also displayed are W. L. Douglas union made men’s service and dress shoes and a complete Imperial ladies line for spring at B. Schmidt 115 Chestnut St.
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W. L. Douglas Union
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
Painters Union Meet Sets Election and Dance
Local 615 members are called to attend the next meeting on December 23 for officer elections and installation. A free dance and box supper will follow, and members are invited to bring their ladies.
Rock Island Christmas and New Years Excursion Tickets
The Rock Island System announces holiday excursion tickets to points within 200 miles on the C R I & P Ry on sale December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 return by January 2 1903. Agent M Gould directs tickets.
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Rock Island
M. Gould
Mr. Santa Claus. We can fill your socks at Hine Bros.
Local shoppers are urged to visit Hine Brothers for Christmas stocking needs with a playful sales push featuring Santa Claus imagery. Neighborhood store promotes a broad selection of gifts and seasonal items to brighten the holidays.
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Santa Claus
Hine Bros
Hose Company seeks city action for new house
The Champion Hose company met last evening and voted to send a committee led by Gus Schmidt to the city council. They urge construction of a new hose house or major repairs to the old building, citing leaks holes and peeling walls. If no action soon the club may consider disbanding, though they plan to work with the council. They also formed a banquet committee for next month.
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Champion Hose Company
Gus. Schmidt
Letter Praises Muscatine Journal Annual Edition
Charles Silverman of Chicago, a former local resident, writes to Sam Cohn praising the Muscatine Journal annual edition. He notes he enjoyed the papers sent, commends the compilation authors, and believes the edition will benefit the city and deserve wide distribution.
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Charles Silverman
Chicago
Sam Cohn
Muscatine Journal
Cohn
Mr. Silverman
Eight-Year-Old Verne Platt Undergoes Urgent Appendectomy
Verne Platt aged eight worsened with appendicitis and was sent to Hershey Memorial Hospital this forenoon for surgery. Surgeons removed a large amount of abdominal pus, first patient in the new children's ward, prompting hopeful reports on his fight for life.
Thiesen Holds The Card In Narrow Local Victory
Thiesen controls the outcome with crucial support in a tight local contest. The message directs readers to seek Thiesen for details and next steps.
Pictures Reminisce: Unsold Keepsakes for Keepsake Memory
A short note notes several nice pictures that have not yet sold and are expected to become pretty remembrance items for owners. The text emphasizes sentimental value over immediate sale.
Harriman Lines to Build Four Ore-Pacific Steamers
Four massive steamers are planned by the Harriman railroad interests to run between Portland Oregon and Oriental ports. Each vessel is estimated to cost from two to three million dollars.
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Harriman Railroad
Portland
Ore
Oriental
Burnt Wood Pictures At Popular Prices
Burnt Wood Pictures offered at popular prices by H. Schmidt & Son Co. These are the latest designs and make an acceptable and appropriate Xmas gift for either sex.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Shortest Day Report Flat in Sunlight Times
Tomorrow Sunday marks the shortest day of the year with sunrise at 7 20 and sunset at 4 30. The day length holds steady for two or three days before gradually increasing. The longest day was June 21 with sunrise at 4 23 and sunset at 7 40. dates of equal rise and set occurred on the 20th through the 24th.
New Dentist Opens Office in Muscatine
Dr M B Moos D D S from Carroll Iowa has opened a new dental office above Mackey's clothing store in Muscatine. With seven years of experience he specializes in crown and bridge work and invites the public to call for dental services and extends a Christmas greeting.
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M. B. Moos
Carroll
Muscatine
Mackey
Curious Village Names From Peking Streets Explored
The article lists quirky village names from a Chinese area such as Hierse Words Village and Sun Family Bull Village and notes how a market town once called Bitter Water Shop was renamed Sweet Water Shop on tax lists. The change sparked humor about the fountain producing both waters.
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Peking
Sun
Wang
Arthur H. Smith
China
Speak Kind Words Now A Lesson On Kindness
A short reflective exhortation urges choosing kind words to comfort others before it is too late. The piece warns that words of sympathy and encouragement can ease suffering and notes the value of expressing love while people are alive.
Cheap John's Second Hand Store Moves to Mulberry Corner
Cheap John's Second Hand Store relocates to the old Nick Neven shop at Second and Mulberry streets. It closes out stock at bargains to clear space for furniture and household articles. They buy second hand goods, offer quick sales and small profits, and invite contact via address 501 Mulberry Street.
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John
Nick Neven
Mulberry
Mulberry Street
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Iowa Avenue
Hacker
William Kane
Washington and Jefferson
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Washington
Thiesen'’s
Thiesen
Alex. Grossheim
Berlin
Bond
Supervisors’ Meeting
Swan's Jewelry Store
Havercamp's
Prescription Pharmacy
Mise
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Gentleman From
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Silver Grill
W. 3d
Cheap John
SELZ
Chas. C. Braunworth
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