Meerdink Found Dead After Self Inflicted Wounds
Albert Meerdink died after stabbing himself seven times in the chest with a pocket knife at his East Eighth street home. He lingered about twenty four hours as family and friends grappled with shock. motive unclear though illness is suspected. He leaves a wife Mary and two sons George and Clarence, with brothers in Des Moines and nearby towns. Funeral planned for Wednesday with private services at the family home.
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East Eighth Street
Albert Meerdink
Mrs. Meerdink
Mary
Mr. Meerdink
Evening Journal
van Nostrand Saddlery Company
Mary Heard
George
Clarence
John Meerdink
Des Moines
Benjamin
Sweetland
Henry
William Meerdink
Smallpox Hits Albia. Rev. Searcy Affected in Contained Outbreak
News from Albia reports smallpox present in Coalfield mining camp while Rev. Searcy of the A. M. E. church in Albia shows a mild case. Eight cases total with one death. strict quarantine, armed guards, two physicians caring for patients, and costs exceeding $4,000 to date.
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Muscatine
Albia
Searcy
A. M. E. Church
Move for New Lodge in Moline by Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows of Moline begin steps to form a Patriarch Militant lodge akin to the Uniformed Rank. The plan, discussed by over 400 members for years, was first acted on at a Moline Encampment No. 153 meeting last Thursday. To join, a member must belong to both the subordinate lodge and the Encampment.
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Odd Fellows of
Moline
Patriarchs Ilitant
Odd Fellowship
Knights of Pythias
Salvation Army to Host Graph Ophone at Armory Hall
Ensign Barnard will present graph ophone entertainment at the Armory hall tonight. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 7 oclock and admission is free.
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Ensign Barnard
Armory Hall
Titus and Gear Duel in Iowa Senate Fight
Des Moines dispatch notes a fierce senatorial contest during the Iowa legislature session. Senator Titus from Muscatine dominates with 32 pledged votes out of 33, as Cummins and Gear vie for influence in the Speakership and Senate race. The Savery House scene shows crowded offices and lively campaigning among candidates for minor offices.
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Des Moines
Titus
Iowa
Wilton
Savery
Capitol
Muscatine
United States Senate
Cummins
Gear
Matthias
Eaton
Bowen
Snowy Statetown cleans streets as Legislature opens
The text notes heavier snowfall in the state region and street washing with hoses from fire hydrants, calling the city a smoky edition of Pittsburgh. It states the Legislature convenes Monday at 10 am and signals a long session ahead, signed Trebor.
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Pittsburg
Trebor
Opening of New Railroad Prompts Tri City Triumph
A grand opening of the Davenport Clinton railroad saw officials arrive by train and townspeople flood streets with cheers. In Princeton a triumphal arch welcomed the locomotive while anvil signals, garlands, and wreaths decorated the scene. Davenport marked the climax with continual cheering and factory whistles.
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Davenport-Clinton
Ich J. H. Selden
Tri-Al
Clin
Princeton
Davenport
Boer Loss Report Signals Big Battle Soon
Chicago reporting from London says General White's dispatch dated Sunday afternoon reports the Boers were repulsed with heavy losses, far exceeding those of his own forces. The city notes a man found dead in his Ot tumwa room and mentions the Bubonic Plague and a railroad conductor killed among other general news.
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Chicago
London
White
Phillip Dietz Found Dead In Otumwa Room
Phillip Dietz was found dead with three bullets in his heart in his room above Wagner's saloon in Ottumwa Iowa. He had been missing for a week and death by his own action is assigned as the cause.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Phillip Dietz
Mr. D
Bubonic Plague Cases Reported in Honolulu
New York dispatch reports seven new bubonic plague cases in Honolulu, bringing total to thirteen. The update notes the spread within the city and underscores ongoing public health concern.
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New York
Honolulu
Coontown 400 at the Opera House January 10
The Opera House presents Coontown 400 on Wednesday January 10 featuring Coon songs dancing and comedy. The bill includes Dan Palmer Mamie Earle Kennett Inez Cary C C Cary and the Coontown Quartette with a finale titled the Origin of the Cake Walk. Seats are on sale now.
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Opera House
Coontown
Coontown 400
Dan Palmer
Mamie Earle
Kennett the
Williams
Railroad Conductor Killed in Minn. Smashup
Conductor W. J. O'Brien of the Milwaukee Road died this morning in a railroad wreck at Reno Minnesota. Local dispatch reports indicate a fatal collision involving the train he was aboard and resulting railroad investigations are expected.
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Dubuque
Iowa
W. J. O'Brien
Milwaukee Road
Reno, Minn
Death of Prominent Colfax Man
Colfax Iowa January 6 George A Goodrich, a leading Colfax businessman and Jasper County Coal Company official, died at his home at 3 p m from epilepsy caused by brain blood clogging. He first fell ill last March, relinquishing his superintendent and manager duties, and after a final stroke a week ago he lingered until today. He was 54 and well known across Jasper County.
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Colfax
Iowa
George A. Goodrich
Jasper County Coal Company
Goodrich
Jasper County
Death of Frederick Hahn in Muscatine Iowa
Frederick Hahn died early this morning from stomach trouble after a nine month illness. Born in Saxony Germany on April 18 1827 he lived in Buffalo New York McHenry County Illinois Butler County Iowa before moving to Muscatine on August 24 of last year. He was a member of the German United Evangelical church and his funeral will be held at Coster Iowa on January 10 conducted by Rev Fred Belzer. He is survived by his wife and seven children most of whom reside in Muscatine.
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Frederick Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Saxony
Germany
Buffalo
New York
McHenry County
Butler County
Iowa
Muscatine
German United Evangelical Church
Coster
Fred. Belzer
Death of Mrs Marie Katherine Beckey
Mrs Marie Katherine Beckey died yesterday at her South Muscatine home after old age illness. Born in Bavaria on September 1 1817 she came to America in 1844 living in St Louis and Centerville Illinois before settling in Muscatine in 1854. Funeral services set for nine tomorrow morning at St Marys Church.
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M. K. Beckey
Marie Katherine Beckey
South Muscatine
Bavaria
Germany
America
St. Louis
Centerville
Ill
Muscatine
St. Mary's Church
Iowa Dealers Elect Officers at Des Moines Convention
The Iowa Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association completed its three day gathering in Des Moines Iowa with J L Farrington of Iowa Falls elected president D M Crowe of Nevada chosen secretary and treasurer and John Greer Decorah J J Gaston Winterset and J D Walker Eagle Grove named as directors for the upcoming term.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association
J. L. Farrington
Iowa Falls
D. M. Crowe
Nevada
John Greer
Decorah
J. J. Gaston
Winterset
J. D. Walker
Eagle Grove
Appointments at Washington Senate Office
Major J. H. Morrisey of Manchester is named clerk in the document room at $1600 annually Col Dick Root of Keokuk is promoted to an $1800 post in the Senate sergeant at arms office
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Iown
Washington
J. H. Morrisey
Manchester
Col
Dick Root
Keokuk
Senate
Smallpox cases trigger quarantine at Earlham Iowa
Dr Kennedy of the State board of health investigated several cases of sickness in Earlham Iowa yesterday and pronounces smallpox. The homes of those affected are quarantined and the academy and public schools have closed while meetings are halted.
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Earlham
Iowa
Kennedy
State Board of Health
Boers Build Rail Line Around Ladysmith
The Courier notes the Boers have constructed a railroad fifteen miles long around Ladysmith. They won’t capture the town by a wide circuit and must risk attacks if they move beyond strong defensive lines. The piece suggests forming opinions on Boer military prowess only after they take offensive action.
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Louisville
Death of Barby Fink in Sweetland Township
Baby Fink died yesterday at 9 o clock in her home Sweetland township aged 69 born in Pennsylvania in 1831 died of old age Funeral services were held at No 4 school house Tuesday afternoon with interment in Crell cemetery Survived by two sons and eight daughters her husband had died fourteen years ago on the day she died
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Barby Fink
Baby Fink
Sweetland Township
Pennsylvania
No. 4
N Crell
Absurdity in Washington Iowa Press
A reflective column notes the paradox of religious faith and national conflict, contrasting Dom Paul's Old Testament confidence with Boer and Briton prayers, and ends with the view that heaven remains neutral amid earthly struggles.
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Washington
Iowa
Dom Paul
Evidence of Overwork in an Editorial Page Line
The Washington Post notes Mr. Pulitzer drafted a sharp editorial criticizing a government that pays rent for occupying its own property. The piece mocks publicity and police actions and contrasts with European rests, all attributed to Mr. Pulitzer.
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Washington Post
Pulitzer
Weather sketch indicates showers over Iowa region
Indications for Iowa point to increasing cloudiness with probable showers in the southwest tonight and in the east portion Tuesday. Moderate temperatures forecast for Chicago area with the weather outlook.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Local Notes Highlight Ongoing City Activities
Jim Westbrook of Lettsville visits the city while Miss Etta Siegle of Fairfield calls on the Goulds. The oatmeal mill resumes after two weeks of invoicing and repairs as skaters linger on the river amid warm weather. A large engagement celebration for Harris Bloom and Sarah Skolnick was held at Max Skolnick’s home. Abraham Lincoln Roberts, colored, is jailed in Muscatine on a disturbance charge after transfer from Wilton. The Columbus Junction District Fair Association elected a new board led by O. P. Wilcox as president and R. S. Johnston as secretary. The next fair is slated for late August. Rev. Teasley spoke at the Y M C A yesterday. Attorney Joe R. Hanley is set to speak next Sunday. The National Guard association of Iowa will convene January 12 in Des Moines with reduced travel fares for attendees and former Spanish-American War volunteers invited.
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Harris Bloom
Sarah Skolnick
Max Skolnick
Abraham Lincoln Roberts
Wilton
Marshal Piguet
Mr. Roberts
Muscatine
Columbus Junction District
Rev. Teasley
Joe R. Hanley
National Guard Association of Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Volunteers
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express heartfelt thanks to the lodges societies and many friends who aided and comforted us in our recent bereavement. a Mrs. O. Pressler and Family.
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O. Pressler
White Man and Brown Man in the Philippines excerpt
The passage from Frederick Palmer's White Man and Brown Man in the Philippines describes Philippine campaign warfare as a chase with fast rifles and relentless hikes. It portrays soldiers from West Point training facing Aguinaldo, urging him to reveal his forces as trenches lie ahead.
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West Point
Philippines
Rugu
Aguinaldo
Frederick Palmer
Scribner’s
Poets and Society Women Refined in 19th Century Lines
A reflective note on tasteful gifts for editors and the role of leisure in a society woman’s devotion to her calling. It portrays silk lined items as fitting for poets and the refined use of leisure time in literary circles.
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Lezotte
Rev. Searcy
Salvation Army
Daven
the Daily Journal
Jim Westbrook
Lettsville
City
Etta Siegle
Fairfield
S. J. Gould
Miss Nealy
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