Benedict Home Report Details Two Year Period
The Benedict Home in Des Moines reports 134 adults cared for during the biennial period ending August 31, 1899, with 89 admitted and 45 at period start. End count was 28, 105 discharged. one adult died. Sixty-eight infants born, 21 adopted, 37 with mothers, 12 died, 21 remained. Supervisors urge legislative support. building now 50 rooms with hospital, chapel, school, and library.
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Benedict
Des Moines
Flaville Bailey
E. B. Harford
Bertha C. Callanan
Flora J. McAchran
Nannie B. Howe
E. J. North
E. C. Macy
S. C. Slayton
27Th General Assembly
28Th General Assembly
Benedict Home
Iowa
Iowa City Feigns Pride Over Prohibition Quip
The Iowa City Republican touts Col. Eibeck’s Staats Anzeiger remark calling Iowa City a clean, well regulated town while accusing a unnamed critic, Dunshee, of slandering the city. The piece dismisses the critic as a “prohibition lunatic” and ridicules Eibeck’s eyesight with satirical river Rhine reference.
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Iowa City
Republican
Col. Eibeck
Des Moines
Mr. Dunshee
Rhine
Cologne
Col
Eibock
Iowa City Attorneys Split Over Paying Laws Reform
In May a group of Iowa city attorneys in Des Moines reportedly agreed no special legislative session was needed to amend paying laws and that cities already have power for special improvements and valid securities. On the 19th they met again and reached a markedly different stance, now calling for radical changes in the paying laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa In Brief Six Men Sentenced From Des Moines
Six men were sentenced to the penitentiary from Des Moines last Saturday. The county printing contest between the Wapello Republican and the-----------
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wapello Republican
Dubuque Girl In Strange Hospital Scene Ends in Detention
A 17 year old girl registering as Miss Joshie Killar of Water loo Iowa appears in a troubling incident at the Paris hotel. After interactions with a man named O Thielen of Oshkosh and a bottle mishap at the Illinois Central station she shows desperate behavior and is briefly detained before claiming the name May Smith of Galena and later staying with Mrs. Wessel.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Joshie Killar
Waterloo
Paris
O. Thielen
Oshkosh
Illinois Central
Galena
May Smith
Lumber Prices Rise Yet Stocks Decline in Shortages
The American Lumberman notes declining white pine stocks at 2,728,271,000 feet on December 1, down from 3,494,739,000 feet a year earlier, with a 1,000,000,000 foot drop in yearly cut. Prices have leveled up, especially on lower grades, while higher grades show little change. Local Davenport reports reflect broader central state trends amid freight-rate effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
American Lumberman
Davenport
Ed. Mueller
Christian Mueller & Sons Lumber Company
Ben Bawden
Lindsay & Phelps Lumber Company
Jury lottery used in Casey case reversal by Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines Iowa January 22 The Iowa Supreme Court reversed G W Sylvester vs The Town of Casey after jurors reached a verdict by lottery selecting sums within fixed limits and dividing the total by twelve The jurors affidavits describing this method were presented to the court
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
G. W. Sylvester
Town of
Casey
Cedar Rapids Water Company Wins Preliminary Injunction
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Judge Shiras granted a preliminary injunction stopping Cedar Rapids from enforcing an ordinance that would cut water rates. The Cedar Rapids Water Company suit, led by stockholder David P. Kimball, requires a $5,000 bond to cover costs and damages if the injunction is issued.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Shiras
Cedar Rapids
Death of an Editor's Wife in Early
Mrs. H. W. Cory wife of the Sac County News editor died at 9 this morning in Early. She leaves five children and no husband. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the local church with community sympathy due.
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H. W. Cory
Sac County News
How Are Yur Kidneys Dr Hobbs Sparacus P l serre
Dr Hobbs offers kidney related remedies prompting patient questions about treatment. The note mentions Sam seeking release and references Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
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Hobbs
Sparacus P'l'serre
Sam
Add
Sterling Remedy Co
Chieaco
Texas Tops Cotton Output with 12 Million Bales Annually
An agricultural report notes Texas raising about 12,000,000 bales of cotton each year, highlighting the state as a leading producer and noting the scale of its cotton industry and farming practices.
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Texas
Stock price highlights January to tenth day current year
Highest sale price of stock between the first and tenth days of January this year. Also report the highest sale prices in the prior year and the average price of those sales.
Iowa Senate Short Session Passes Three Bills Amid Whittling Code
Des Moines reports three bills passed by the Senate with House sessions brief. A proposed fixed rate for Iowa agricultural funds sparks debate while a sympathy resolution for the Boers is tabled. Senator Lister proposes a ban on boxing and glove contests as doors and corridors fill with visitors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
House
Lister
Capitol
Chicago
Agricultural College
Crop yield of the year and assorted legislative items
The report lists final 1899 crop estimates by the agriculture department including wheat 44 592 516 acres yielding 347 203 846 bushels valued at 319 545 259 dollars oats 796 177 713 bushels barley rye buckwheat potatoes and hay totals. It also covers amendments to codes and a House session noting sympathy resolution for the Boers and adjournment.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New Franchise Agreed Upon for Os kaloosa Water Works
A joint committee in Os kaloosa Iowa has drafted a new twenty five year water franchise. The city may seize the plant with sixty days notice by cash bonds or lease and will pay 55 per year per hydrant in rent. The ordinance now goes to council for three readings and eventual ratification by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Oskaloosa Water Works
Water Company
State Auditor presses strict rules on corporate stock assessment
The city assessor is instructed by State Auditor Merriam to apply the law closely. A new code section requires corporations to report detailed figures by January 25, including authorized capital stock, issued shares, real estate owned, dividends, earnings, and profits, with deductions for land value in assessing shares.
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Merriam
Rossman Sues Railroad for Death and Damages
Peter Rossman acting as administrator of Adolph Rossman s estate sues the B C R N Railroad in Iowa City District Court for 7500 claiming his son's death at Lone Tree crossing on Nov 17 was due to culpable negligence and seeks additional damages for a mule team and wagon loss. The case presents many legal points and draws interest from the legal fraternity.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Peter Rossman
S. H. Fairall
District Court
Rossman
Adolph Rossman
Lone Tree Crossing
Burglars Rob Mediapolis Restaurant Safe
Mediapolis Iowa reporters say burglars broke into C A Johnsons restaurant Saturday night through a rear window. They opened the safe by familiar combination, taking about 27 dollars in cash along with cigars a pair of pants and a pocket knife. Johnson was away in Burlington when the raid occurred.
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Mediapolis
Iowa
C. A. Johnson
Johnson
Burlington
Mr. Johnson
Death of a Trappist Monk at New Melleray Abbey
Brother Michael John Kelly, 38, longtime Trappist monk and superintendent of the New Melleray farm near Dubuque, died of pneumonia. He caught a cold after working in rain last Wednesday. A native of the county, he had been a monk for eighteen years and leaves several relatives.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Michael
New Melleray
Order
John Kelly
Horses Sell Well At Wisecarver Sale
Wisecarver's monthly horse sale drew about twenty five buyers with strong demand and good prices. Horses sold 165 to 187.50 for best drivers, draft horses 175 to 180, buicks 80 to 120, with sales moving to eastern and English markets and two car loads heading to northern pineries. The four day sale starts March 13.
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Wisecarver
Pineries
Fairfield Ledger
Fire destroys part of Temple block in Clinton
Fire at an early Sunday hour gutted the interior of the Temple gallery and art studio in Clinton. Loss exceeded 4000 dollars, fully insured. Nearby high school and public library in adjacent rooms were saved with difficulty.
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Clinton
Iowa
Temple Gallery
Defining Nothing in a Sunday Morning Exchange
An affable employer asks Mike to define nothing. Mike replies with a boastful claim of showing a pocket full of it every Sunday morning in Indianapolis.
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Mike
Gorry
Indianapolis
Dewey Joke about Seas and Sales by Judge
A quip contrasts a ship navigator with a floor-walker. The joke says one sails about the seas and the other sees about the sales, attributed to a judge.
Iowa Lodge Meets Monday Before Full Moon
Iowa Lodge No. 2 holds its meeting on Monday evening ahead of the full moon season. Members plan routine business and upcoming community events.
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Iowa
Mond
J. Prrcurotta
W. M. A. W. Morgan
Hawkeye Lodge
Scumner
G. Shafnit
W. M
CP. W. Evveersmeyer
Washington
G. A. Riemcke
M. E. H. P. Geofcc
WINN
Secy
DE Molay Commandry
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Electa
L E. Grester
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
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Wilson Taylor
Deep River
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Sioux City
Gustave Mahe
San Francisco
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Indiana
Illinois
Herald
South Bend
Miss Joshie Killar
State Senate
Agricultural Department
Trewin
Merriman
Session of the House
Mr. Carter
Sioux
Hawk
Jasper
Trebor
Society
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Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
J. A. Townsley
C. Clay Kneele
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
J.M. Butler
R. C. Schenck
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
BH. CosGrove
G. W. Coverston
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. ©. Cosvrr
C. C. H. S. Howe
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
N. G. D. Lezorrse
M. W
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dosen
Musquitine Tribe
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Shammo Hall
Epp O
BaRias
Sachem
D. E. Klosterman
C of K
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Pisch
Dra
C. H. Stermeman
J. W. Haan
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hall
Fisch’s
J. W. Rankin
Mary E. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Woodman Ball
Q. T. Howard
Pres
E. P. Day
Ankers’ Union OF the World
Woodmen Hall
First National Bank
W. D. Bow Sy
N. W. Meyers
A.O U. W. Ball
Mollie E. Wiles
Gussie Mull
Thos. Brown
East Second Street
John M. Kemble
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson , CO. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans
Old’s Bldg
Iowa Ave
2D St
Carskaddan
Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
LAW
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
G. M. Titus
V. Jackson
Titus & Jackson
Ad. Jayne
Hopes Jayne & Hoffman
J. Scott Richman
Richma Richman & Richman
ORS. H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
West Third Street
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
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