Muscatine Triumphs Over Davenport 26 to 16 in Fast Battle
In a decisive Y M C A gym game Muscatine outplayed Davenport 26 to 16. Brisk, clean play featured Bridgman, Hill, Thompson, Ross, and Kautz as Muscatine kept up championship form and capitalized in the second half as Davenport faded. About 350 fans witnessed the spirited contest.
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Ross
Aber Ach
Louis
Kautz
Muscatine
Hill
Thompson
Kansas
Bridgman
Davenport
McCormick
Hayward
Place
Wapello Drives Push for a New Normal School Site
Clear resolution from a mass meeting declares Wapello as an applicant for an additional State normal school. The town offers twenty acres plus cash to cover campaign costs, aiming to secure the prize as Muscatine and Columbus Junction also vie for the location. Columbus Junction urges action and Muscatine weighs its financial ability to participate.
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Muscatine
Wapello
Columbus Junction
E. W. Hayden
Donaldson Acter
Carnegie May Endow Ottumwa Library with 50000
Ottumwa Iowa residents may gain a $50 000 Carnegie library funded by a city maintenance tax of 5000 annually The push comes from Ottumwa Morning Press and Colonel Robert H Moore editor of the Saturday Herald The city council appears set to approve an ordinance and Ottumwa owns a library lot donated by the late Colonel Peter Ballingall
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Peter Ballingall
Back Number Club Invites West Liberty Social Dance
The Back Number Club of West Liberty invites former members for a social dance at the opera house on Tuesday evening January twenty third. The event revives the Liberty Hall era with the same music dances floor manager and promoter. Muscatine alumni are among the invited guests.
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West Liberty
Opera House
Liberty Hall
Muscatine
Davenport pledges aid to Boers in Davenport
Several hundred Davenport citizens gathered at Hibernian hall to applaud M. V. Gannon A P McQuirk E M Sharon and A E Carroll as they voiced support for the Boers in South Africa and pledged aid.
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Davenport
Iowa
Hibernian Hall
M. V. Gannon
Chicago
A. P. McQuirk
E. M. Sharon
A. E. Carroll
South Africa
Edoccate Your Bowels With Cascareta
An unclear ad-like notice markets Cascareta as a cure for constipation claiming lifelong relief. The fragmentary text names a product and hints at refunds but provides no verifiable details or sources.
Curtain Down On Rolling Mill Tax Settlement
Co E White, superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel plant in Mo line, settled 1899 taxes on the Rolling Mill plant with the County Treasurer. Tax due was 399 dollars and costs 31.55. Sheriff Mc Gaughey ordered nine cars of material on Park Place moved this afternoon. White expressed regret over the payment dispute and the plant leaving the site.
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E. White
Republic Iron and Steel
Moline
McGaughey
Park Place
Feeble 87-year-old man found wandering with dog Cute
A very old man, unable to name himself or origin, was found by police this morning wandering on the street. He said he came from many places, possibly Trenton New Jersey, and mentioned the name John Rickey before being taken to the County Farm for care with his dog Cute as his sole remaining joy.
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Trenton
N. J
John Rickey
Woodcutter Severely Injured by Glancing Ax Blow
Albert Brazil of the James Foster place north west of the city was cutting wood near the Simpson bridge when his ax glanced, cutting two and a half inches into his right foot down to the bone. He walked a quarter mile to the Simpson home, was carried to the city at five, treated by Dr. G. O. Morgridge, and rested well after losing much blood without an anesthetic.
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Albert Brazil
James Foster
W. S. Simpson
Simpson Bridge
Brazil
Simpson
G. O. Morgridge
Sudden Death at Winfield Iowa Mrs Lida Cook Dies at Home
Winfield Iowa reports the sudden death of Mrs Lida Cook at her home near the Narrow Gauge depot after she complained of eye pain while reading and fell from a chair. She was about 45 and lived with her son Robert. another son Roy is in California. Also Miss D Cutler dies after long illness on the farm. funeral set for 10 AM Wednesday.
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Winfield
Iowa
Lida Cook
California
D. Cutler
Miss Cutler
Bogus Tickets Foil Hogan's Alley Show at Stein's Hall
Last night in Stein's Hall many attendees learned their Hogan's Alley tickets were invalid at the door. Police obtained the sellers' names and passed passes, with officials vowing to locate the culprits and require a buyback or harsher punishment.
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Everal
Stein’s Hall
Psu
District Court Opens Busy Term With Wright Case Delays
District Court convened at nine with a crowd awaiting the Wright murder new trial. Tiffany vs Iowa Legion of Honor looms next as juries and docketed cases move forward. The grand jury impaneled seven members and heard the forged marriage license case.
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Court House
Wright
Tiffany
D. Powell Johnson, Jr
J. M. Kemble
A. L. Flemming
B. Ardango
M. Dietrich
M. Doran
L. Poutman
Ben. Stromer
Ben. Stromer Et al., Appeal. For Trial On the 22d. 6956. W. M. Siders
Milo Doran
Law
George B. Spencer
Luella Terry
C. H. Terry
Equity
Lora L. Dale
R- O. McGaughey
Sheriff
M. A. Young
Hiram Cronet
Catherine Ritter
City of
Herman Mack
H. B. Watters
H. J.hendricks
C. L. Packer
John Wagner
A. H. Klepper
Adam
Child Starved to Death in Marion Caretaker Neglect
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 15 The coroner s jury finished inquest into the eight months old child of Mr and Mrs George M Cloud of Marion found dead in its carriage The verdict will be reported to the grand jury It is believed the death resulted from lack of food and care Neighbors sought a court order to place the child in someone s custody before its death Judge Remiley issued the order and the sheriff found the baby dead when served The mother said the baby had not slept well and she did not disturb it that morning
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
George M. Cloud
Marion
Remiley
District Court
State Capitol News On Iowa Senate Election And Committee Talks
Des Moines reports a quiet capitol as senators prepare for the U S Senator vote. Nicolaus of Wilton meets with the writer. Speaker Bowen to announce committees. Eaton likely heads ways and means. Weather shifts threaten heat control. rumor hints at strong female turnout for the Political Equality Bill.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Capitol
Bowen
Muscatine County
Eaton
Ways and
Robt. McElravy
West Liberty
Titus
An Iowa Soldier's Record
Major Charles T. Boyd of Morning Sun is cited in Otis dispatches for aiding the capture of Gen Rizal. Born Oct 29 1870 in Des Moines County, he moved to Morning Sun as a youth, attended local schools, then West Point 1897, later serving in the Fourth Cavalry at Fort Grant Arizona and the Philippines where he earned rapid promotions and honors. His lineage is traced to Scottish Covenanters.
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Iowa
Morning Sun
Charles T. Boyd
Otis
Rizal
Des Moines
West Point Military Academy
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Fort Grant
Arizona
Philippines
Boyd
Iowa Senator Gear Re‑elected by Legislature
Des Moines reports United States Senator Gear won re election today by Iowa Legislature. Gear received eighty one votes in the House and thirty four in the Senate. Opponent White drew nineteen votes in the House and twelve in the Senate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Gear
House
Senate
White
City Loses Bid for Municipal Electric Ownership
Supreme Court ruled against the city in the electric light case affirming that municipal ownership cannot proceed. The decision ends the city’s attempt to take control of electric utilities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Ex-Congressman Colson fatally shoots two men in Capitol Hotel lobby
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 16 former congressman David J Colson shot and killed Ethelbert Scott and Luther Demaron inside the Capitol Hotel lobby this afternoon.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
David J. Colson
Ethelbert Scott
Luther Demaron
Capitol Hotel
Jam Incident Sparks Family Friction
A brief exchange shows a mother warning against a repeat jam scene while Willie protests that he tried to avoid being caught this time. The dialogue hints at ongoing tension over a daytime gathering and parental limits.
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Willie
Fairfield’s New Church Dedicated in Fairfield Iowa
The Christian church in Fairfield Iowa dedicated its new East Broadway building yesterday at 11 am with a sermon by Rev William Bayard Craig chancellor of Drake University. The project cost under 5000 dollars, funds received beforehand, and a $25 window gift from ex Governor Drake of Centerville featuring stars and stripes around a cross.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Christian Church
East Broadway
Wm. Bayard Craig
Drake University
Drake
Centerville
Masquerade Ball Misstep Recalled By NY Weekly
Bilkins grills Wilkins about a masquerade night. Wilkins confesses he avoided the event after a prior embarrassment and a wasted evening and $20 expense on spooning with his wife. The dialogue reflects personal reflection on social outings and spending.
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Bilkins
Wilkins
Frightful Alternatives in a One-Armed Hero Dilemma
Arabella notes George is a fine man and splendid in his lieutenant’s uniform despite losing an arm in Cuba. She also calls Harry a decent man though he serves a hated trust. The choice between a one armed man and an octopus is presented as harsh satire.
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George
Arabella
Cuba
Harry
Chicago Tribune
Boston Store Offers Untold Bargains In Silks and More
The Boston Store announces a ten day sale to convert excess stock into cash. Bargains include silks dress goods hosiery underwear outing gowns cloaks jackets collarettes muffs boas carpets rugs curtains and more inviting shoppers to come in.
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Boston
Elegant gowns on sale at Boston Store
About one hundred elegant gowns and outfits for ladies, gentlemen, girls, boys, and children offered at 50c to $1.00. Best value seen. Limited-time bargains available at the Boston Store.
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Boston
Boston Store Clears Stock of Fleeced Underwear
Store announces heavy fleeced underwear sale to liquidate stock. Ladies and girls fleeced vests and drawers priced from 10c to 50c, union suits from 25c to 50c. Boys and mens fleeced options offered at 13c to 50c with several 39c and 25c‑rate items.
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Boston
Collarettes Reduced Prices at Boston Store
Fur collars and collar ettes must be sold with prices cut to as low as 1.00 and 2.48 2.98 4.62 4.28 4.72 5.64 up to 12.50. All ladies and childrens furs offered at reduced prices at the Boston Store.
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Boston
Sale on Ladies and Children Jackets at Half Price
Bargain sale offers jackets and capes at 50 percent off for ladies misses and children. Prices range from $18 down to $5 with many $10 and $12.50 items reduced to $5 while stock lasts.
Elegant Wool Waists 25 Percent Off at Boston Store
About one hundred elegant wool waists in all colors styles and sizes are discounted 25 percent to close out. Prices range from 75 cents to 2.50, compared with former selling prices up to 3.75. Come and see the goods at the Boston Store.
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Boston
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