Cedar County Delegation Backs Cummins Opposition
At Tipton Iowa on July 8 the Cedar county convention elected a fifteen member delegation hostile to Des Moines candidate Cummins. Delegates were uninstructed with one Pioneer precinct supporting Cummins, and both Trewin and Harriman had backers. The slate includes J. T. Moffitt, T. B. Miller, and others as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Cedar County
Des Moines
Gummins
Pioneer
Cummins
Trewin
Harriman
Conger
Cedar Rapids
J. T. Moffitt
T. B. Miller
George Shrader
F. L. Sherikton
W. 8S. Beatty
Lion Britcher
A. C. Pennock
J. M. Treadwell
Joel Faires
John Stine
James Paterson
George Ganz
N. D. Henry
J. E. Williams
E. A. Jennings
Ward at Dubuque
Thomas F. Ward, former vice president of LeMars National Bank, is held in Dubuque county jail by federal agents. He faces charges of stealing about $30,000 tied to alleged bucket shop speculation in Chicago and hopes to secure bail in Sioux City. He declined interviews and gave a friend a brief remark about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Thomas F. Ward
LeMars National Bank
Dubuqne County
United States
Sioux City
Chicago
New Masonic Temple Planned for Marshalltown Iowa
The Masonic fraternity of Marshalltown plans a four story temple with modern features on a site facing the courthouse park. The property, bought for 5000 dollars, will have a 60 foot frontage and promises substantial social and civic value.
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Marshalltown
Masonic Fraternity of
Court House Park
Drowning at Burlington Over the Dam
William Leidig drowned at Rush dam after attempting to row from Rush across to Otter Island. Three companions fell overboard. Charlie Hassel and Frank Fuff were rescued in exhausted condition.
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Burlington
William Leidig
Rush Dam
Rush
Otter Istami
Charlies Hassel
Frank Fuff
Martin Declines Governorship Bid as Mayor
Mayor Martin states he cannot run for governor on the Democratic ticket. He says remaining mayor of Waterrose keeps him busy with city duties and obligations, and he declines the nomination despite friends pushing for the race.
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Waterrose
Martin
Carnegie Raises Cedar Rapids Library Gift to 75000
Carnegie offers to lift the free public library donation from 50000 to 75000 dollars if Mays Island improvement proceeds and public buildings are placed thereon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Cedar Rapids
Andrew Carnegie
Mays Island
Death by own action at Marengo
The body of John Stoeder a German laborer was found below the bridge on the river bank at Marengo La. His throat was cut from ear to ear and he had been missing for days. He is believed to have committed death by his own action after an attempted hanging recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
John Stoeder
Osceola Police Nab Two Suspected Mexican Money Singers
Osceola Iowa police captured two men accused of passing foreign currency described as Mexican bills. They held over $59 in Mexican dollars and half dollars and planned to use the notes in crowded places near race meetings to obtain change. The offense carries a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa, Ta
Oskaloosa
United States
Marshalltown
Iowa Normal graduates head to Philippines as teachers
Cedar Falls July 8 Iowa State Normal school graduates have accepted three year teaching posts in the Philippine islands and will sail from Manila on the U S transport Thoma. The list includes George W Satterthwait Clarence E Steele Mrs Clarence F E Steele Carl D Behrems George N Briers Naniel R Perkins Edwin M Wilcox and Emma L Brams. The report notes Iowa will be well represented and that the effort aims to Americanize the Filipinos through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal School
Philippine Islands
Manila
U. S
Thoma
George W. Satterthwait
Muscatine
Clarence E. Steele
Cedar
Iowa
Homeseekers' Tickets Sold by Iowa Central Railway
Every first and third Tuesday the Iowa Central railway sells Homeseekers' tickets to many points including Oklahoma and Texas oil fields. The fare is one fare plus $2 for round trip. For details contact Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa Glatt.
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Iowa Central Railway
Oklahoma
Texas Oil Fields
Geo. S. Batty
Marshall Town
Iowa
Glatt
Cummins Facing Delegates In Iowa Political Showdown
Iowa conventions in Des Moines and counties including Warren Osceola Cedar Mitchell and Jones indicate strong Cummins backing but differing claims on delegate totals. Tre win and Conger backers push against Cummins with uninstructed delegates and scheduled conventions next week in multiple counties. The Register projects Cummins around 654 delegates vs a 987 field overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mitchell
Cummins
R. C. Barrett
Trewin
Bee
W. L. Eaton
Jones County
Flood
Charlies City
Suit for Lost Money Involving Le Mars Bank Trust
Suit for 17 000 is filed in Chicago on behalf of Le Mars National Bank stockholders against Becker Commission company. It alleges vice president T F Ward lost funds in board of trade speculation. Ward total losses 21 000. 4 000 suit earlier. Ward in custody at Dubuque awaiting bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
LeMars National Bank
Chicago
Becker Commission Company
T. F.ward
Board of Trade
Commission Company
Ward
Dubuque
Auditor Merriam Sues For Divorce In Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa July 8 Auditor Merriam filed for divorce from his wife El nora N Merriam charging desertion. The case likely to be heard today before Judge Holmes with out of court settlements already arranged on property and dowry rights. He offers custody of their son and support of 50 dollars for Mrs Merriam and 25 dollars for the boy monthly while she remains unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Merriam
Elnora N. Merriam
Holmes
Newpapers
Mrs. Merriam
Engagement rumor ties Buchan to minister’s daughter
Kansas City dispatch reports United States minister to China Edwin H. Conger in town en route to San Francisco to sail for the Orient. He visited W. J. Buchan’s home, reviving talk that Lieutenant Frederic E. Buchan of the Sixth Cavalry is engaged to Miss Laura Conger, daughter of the minister. The couple reportedly met earlier at the Pe king relief column, and Conger did not deny the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Edwin H. Conger
United States
China
San Francisco
Conger
W. J. Buchan
Frederik E. Buchan
Sixth Cavalry
Laura Conger
Buchan
Foreign Legation
Peking
Ex Mayor In a Fight Over Fourth of July Races
Ex Mayor Hughes and Captain Duncan clashed over Fourth of July races. Duncan struck Hughes and a livery stable employee later attacked Duncan. Police intervened and shot Henry Williams, who survives the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Hughes
Duncan
Henry Williams
Pile Cure Ad by J. J. Havercamp Offer
An old advertisement for Rector claims a full refund if it fails to cure piles. Each package includes a free pile wipe and samples offered. The copy credits J. J. Havercamp as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
J. J. Havercamp
Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly in Muscatine Area
Local notices list weekly meetings for Muscatine camps and lodges including Muscatine Camp No. 677 Woodman Hall Eagle Lodge No. 10 A G O W G meets at Second Street hall and welcomes members. Also Star of the West Yeomen No. 336 meet midmonth at G A R hall East Second Street. Bloomington Council No. 175 and Sanner Lodge No. 10 D O H announce regular dates at F A A Hall and 2 0 W U W hall respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Weedmasa Hall
Olds’ Block
Bear Townstsy
W. G Clay Kneese
Woodman Hall
Ellend
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meet Friday Evenings
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 invites visiting brethren to meet every Friday at 7 30 in A O Hall over 49 and 21 East Second Street with cordial attendance requested.
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P. Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Balla Speers
Second
Cedar Streets
Penatrance
Cedar Street
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
Kk. of P
A.O. TW
East Second Street
Northbound and Southbound Train Times for Muscatine Route
The schedule lists Muscatine southbound No. 3 at 6:29 p.m and 4:27 p.m plus other arrivals at 6:38 p.m and 7:3 p.m. Northbound No. 2 departs 7:00 a.m with multiple early morning times. No. 1 midday departures. No. 4 afternoon times. Charles Howard, General Manager.
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Charles Howard
Rail schedules and coupon ticket sale notice
Iowa Central announces train times for the St. Paul Express Mason City Mail Peoria Mail and Way Freight services with daily and Sunday schedules. Coupon tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico available via Geo S Batty Co L Seevers and Elrick Junction Marshalltown Iowa.
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St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty, Co
Boat Time Card for W J Young Schedule to Davenport and Burlington
The W J Young leaves the city for Davenport every Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 am and for Burlington at 8 pm on those days. The round trip schedule lists Davenport Rock Island Buffalo Andalusia Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka and Burlington with arrivals and departures from 4 00 pm to 10 30 am. For more details contact W G Block & Son agents in Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Waam
W. J. Young
Davenport
Burlington
Rock Island
Buffalo
Andalusia
Keithsburg
Oquawka
New Boston
Musecatine
W. G. Block & Son
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Opin
NEW Masonic Temple
Cratic
Philippines
Clarence FE. Steele
Maud Long
Carl D. Behrems
Janes
Ville
George N. Briers
Tamoni
Naniel R. Perkins
Edwin M. Wilcox
Mon
Emma L. Brams
Woodward
Literary Digest
Mummins
The
Des Moines Man
Laimed
CMG
Sa Cee
Grundy
Humboldt
Keokuk
Mahaska
Marshall
Aepor Ie Enc
Herriott
Hartman
Jones
Wll
Jackson
Howard
Monona
Herriett
Emmet County
Mannesota
South Ford
Jackson County
Charles W. Phillips
Register
Chicago Commission
Maan Asang Diving
Tate Auditor
Muscatine Savings Bank
J. Carskaddan Pres
J.B. Dougherty
Shier Capital
First National Bank
First Nation’s Bank
Miscatine
Owa
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S.G. Stein
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
S&s M Hughes Waewrarwy
Orelgn Exchange
Cook, Musser
Banking and Exchange
Cor
Iona Ave
Seroad St
Muscatine, Iowa
Francis
Hershey State
Pres
Henry Jayne
L.G. Burnett Cassier
Lowa
Sara Hershey Eady
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
Lawernett
Society
Pfarl City Lodgt
Onco
Maccabee Hall
R W. George
Lucinda Bartlett
Masquitine Tribe
O. R
Magerman
F. Washburn
OWA Lodge
W. W. Crocesrr
W. M Pave Rogarn
Bawkeye Lodge
Tueesy
Somese G Suarnrt
W. W. Fyeesameren
Washington
R. A.M
A. Riemcke
Geo. C. Winn
DE Molay
Geo. B. Jackson
C. W. H. McCor
Mr. W. OF
Court OF Honor
Mes
S. E. Fox
M. Conner
M. B
Bend City
U. W
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
A. J. Baness
M. W
Hows
E. H. Doren
Maccabe ES
Musc
Pisch’s
McLiase E. Wires
Harriet G. Smeene
Bloomington
Ihammo
Y T. Hownarp
L’res
E. P. Dar
Sanner Lodge
NO. 10
D. OF H
U W. Hall
Motire
Wrres
Gussix Meus
Oo. E
J. M. Butler
C.C
H.s.hwe
Hershey Lumber Co
Musatine
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
William E. Rope
Brock
Park Place
H. Arnold
Milton Rice
Roundhouse Fruitland
Grandview Wapello
Elrick Junction
Wapello
Grandview
Fruitland
Roundhouse
Muscatine North
South RY. CO
Traveler's Guide
BR. 3
P. Railroad
Denver
St. Joseph
Evans
Reese
W. J. Young. Jr
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
Brelive
NCE
West Third Street
J. W. M'Kee
Braunworth'’s Drug Store
P. Ingham
Atreet
BL Thompson
Sue Browning
W. & Thompson & CO
Lift! Insurance
Lowa Ave
2D St
Kappa
D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan and Collection
Titus & Jackson
H. Jayne
Noorrman, Jayne & Hoffman
Oolice
Iowa Avenue
Scott Richman
F. Richiman
Richman & Richman
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