City Law Book Revised Edition Ready for Public in Muscatine
The Revised Ordinances of Muscatine 1899 delivered to City Recorder Bert Benham. The 430 page volume, printed in 200 copies at about $2.50 each, chronicles city history, charter, ordinances, franchises, and blank pages for future laws, tracing Bloomington to Muscatine’s 1851 charter.
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Bert Benham
City Recorder
W. F. Brannan
District Court
Betts Bros
Bloomington
Joseph Williams
Arthur Washburn
Benjamin P. Howland
Henry Reece
Moses Couch
Giles Pettibone
John Marble
Chas. H. Fish
John Lilley
Thomas Darlington
David Clarke
John A. Parvin
Stephen L. Foss
Charles Evans
J. M. Barlow
Thomas M Isett
Elias Overman
William D. Ament
Cornerate
Muscatine
Zephaniah Washburn
Aulay Maculay
Columbus Junction presses for normal school site
Louisa county residents urge the Republican Legislature to locate a southeastern Iowa normal school at Columbus Junction citing central location, rail access, water and fire protection, diverse churches, and strong local virtue as key factors. Delegates from Columbus Junction, Columbus City and Morning Sun plan a conference in Wapello to map a campaign.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Louisa County
North Pole
General Assembly
Columbus City
Morning Sun
Wapello
Court adjourns jury session as calendar shows one equity decree
The court recessed the petit jury until tomorrow with no trial today. Only entry was J. P. Wander vs P. R. Parrish appeal set for next Saturday the 20th. Grand jury remains at work. In the afternoon one minor case No 7027 O J Alderman vs Emma P Alderman equity was decree granted.
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J. P. Wander
P. R. Parrish
O. J. Alderman
Emma P. Alderman
Equity
Orient chainless bicycle gains popularity and models
The Orient company unveils a major advance in bicycles now favored by racers and casual riders. Schmidt Bros. of this city introduced the Orient wheel in the West and six new models arrived this week for viewing.
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Orient Company
West
Schmidt Bros
Return to national policy boosts American prosperity
Williamsport Bulletin argues that the 1893 policy shift harmed business, while the later tariff stance restored prosperity and expanded markets. It states that by 1900 American industry enjoys renewed strength, higher purchasing power, and growth, supported by foreign markets and national development.
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Williamsport
Death of Herman Axel in Muscatine at 612 Climer Street
Herman Axel died at 12:45 this morning at his son Albert Axel’s home 612 Climer street from complications after a brief illness. A German immigrant and member of the German Lutheran church, he came to Muscatine 20 years ago and leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral services Sunday at 3 PM from the death site, conducted by Rev. H Meyer.
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Herman Axel
Albert Axel
Climer Street
Muscatine
Germany
H. Meyer
W R C Regular Meeting Announced for Saturday Evening
Regular meeting of the W R C set for Saturday at 7 30 o clock. Full attendance requested as all committees for the year will be announced per order of the president.
Philippine letters reveal racial tensions and guard duty
Frank Watters of the 27th U.S. Volunteers writes from Manila in 1899 about 24 hour guard shifts with no sleep, fears about water supply, and rebel activity seven miles away. He discusses Taft’s remarks on black troops, racial bravado, and ongoing outpost patrols around Manila as the company remains ready for action.
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Rusty
Manila
Rebs
Eighth Infantry
Cos
Cunningham
Richie
Co. KL
Corp
Camp Meade
Hennessy
Gill
9Th Inf
Taft
Frank Watters
Co. M
Chicago
Boats and Masters on the Upper Mississippi River
A historical list names masters and vessels for Upper Mississippi service. It includes boats such as Rutledge and Wanderer with masters like William York and James Whistler, along with several others and government contracts. Excursion steamers Flora Clark Jessie B Ben Hershey Pauline Vernie Mack and Henrietta sail from stations at St. Paul and Stillwater.
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Upper Mississippi
Encos
Rutledge
William Thistler
Weverhauser
George Reed
Chancy Lamb
A. O. Day
Wanderer
William York
Vivian—James Whistler
Saturn
George Winans
John Douglas
Abe Mitchell
Eclipse
John Lancaster
J. W. van Sant
Geo. Trumly
Glenmont
R. H. Trumly
Tenbroeck
W. H. Mitchell
Musser
S. B. Withrow
Mountain Belle
A. Lambert
Bart E. Linehan
John O'Conners
Invernes
G. L. Short
Kit Carson
Peter Ororac
Frontenac
Henry Slocumb
Robert Dodds
John Pearson
Ben Hershey
Cyp Buisson
W. Cowles
Joseph Buisson
Ravena
Charles Davidson
Clyde—I. Newcomb
Isaac Staples
Walter Hunter
Juniata
William Wier
R. J. Wheeler
William Davis
Will Davis
Gordon Davis
Quincy—H. Beedle
Dubuque
John Killeen
Silver Crescent
William Blair
W. J. Young
Walter Blair
City of
Winona
J. Streckforth
Verne Swain
P. Smith
Lion
H. C. Wilcox
E. Douglas
Frank Smith
Jessie B
George Cotterwich
Cyclone—L. Darling
Percy Swain
S. Alexander
Gordie Eastman
A. V. Fetter
Flora Clark
Pauline
Vernie Mack
Henrietta
St. Paul
Stillwater
Heinz Company growers meeting on tomato contracts
All pickles cabbage and tomato growers are invited to a farmers meeting at the H. J. Heinz Co. factory on Saturday January 27 at 1 p m to reconsider tomato contracts. All having contracts are urged to attend.
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H. J. Heinz Co
Old temperance reformers abdicate to prohibitory law
The Marion Register reflects on the fading temperance movement and Good Templars. It questions reliance on a prohibitory law, arguing reason and better nature are stronger than mandates, and warns reformers to recognize the folly of bans over education.
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Marion Register
Good Templars
Gentlemen Yielding Seats Questioned by Women
A Sioux City Journal item notes men may offer seats on street cars as courtesy but questions the idea of women demanding seats as a right. It observes men often sit while considering the issue.
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Sioux City Journal
Chicagoan Perplexities in a Vintage Record Snippet
A humorous Chicago Record excerpt contrasts guest and host etiquette with time keeping. The dialogue notes guests should not watch the time while hosts should avoid clock watching, then asks how polite people ever part. The exchange highlights social manners and subtle pressure to end visit.
The Tiny Three in Local Dispute Noted
The Vinton Eagle remarks on a dwindled faction called the Tiny Three naming Billy Mann Senator Pettigrew and Representative Williams. The piece notes little attention paid to the trio or their resolutions.
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Vinton Eagle
Billy” Man
Senator Pettigrew
Representative Williams
Street Cars Delayed By Power House Break
Morning street cars were held up about ten minutes due to a brief machinery break at the power house. Mrs. Anna Simmons, sister of Silas Johnson and leader in South Dakota suffrage circles, spoke at Conesville and will address the Y M C A meeting next Sunday at three in the afternoon.
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Anna Simmons
Silas Johnson
Woman's Suffrage Association
South Dakota
Conesville
Simmons
Death of Henry Nicolaus Reported in Local City
Word has been received of the death of Henry Nicolaus who lived on Lucas Street. The Journal is unable to obtain an obituary at this late hour.
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Minetta Washburn
Court House
Henry Nicolaus
Lucas Street
Hayward
Scott
United States
Trebor
Senate Certifies John H Gear as Senator in Congress
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate and House in joint session certified John H Gear as elected Senator in Congress for the term beginning March 4 1901 by wide margins. The session included memorials for ex Governor Carpenter and discussions of state printer and binder elections. A heated fight over commissions and committees followed as Speaker Bowen reshaped leadership and a Hazardous reading of the Senate journal revealed a misspelling of sworn.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
C. C. Carpenter
Shaw
John H. Gear
Milliman
Congress
House
United States
Titus
Smallpox cases reported in Marshalltown Iowa
Three cases within Marshalltown families have been pronounced smallpox in mild form. The ill are isolated and vigorous measures will be taken to prevent spread. The patients recently arrived from Mahaska county and officials assure no danger of further transmission.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Mahaska County
Ladysmith Relief Reported From Cape Town
It is persistently reported from Cape Town today that Ladysmith has been relieved. The message comes as Chicago notes the development as a major World War I relief update. No official confirmation yet.
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Ladysmith
Chicago, IL
Cape Town
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New York
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Balter
Healy
Fort Dodge
Gear
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W. L. Eaton
Mitchell
M. L. Temple
Clarke
W. G. Dows
Linn
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Union
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Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Giesler
H. M. Letts
Louisa
Kirkwood
Capitol Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago, Ill
Ture
Sam
Pat
United States Senate
George
U. S. Senate
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