Local notes and Fourth of July festivities in town
Ainsworth residents report Ralph Livingston Ainsworth and his brother visiting friends Friday. Dr. Gay may move to Wayland soon. Bert Sands moves into Holland property. E Furgeson and wife guests at G M Welch home Friday. Bert Fidmer heads to Michigan for summer. T Y Fichbarn Sr back on streets after illness. Miss Mattie Walker returns from Washington where she worked as trained nurse. Large crowd attends Fourth of July celebration with music and amusements. W Gardner buys G M Welch gasoline engine for pumping water. Ed White also buys and is satisfied.
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Ralph Livingston
Dr. Gay
Wayland
Bert Sands
Holland
E. Furgeson
G. M. Welch
Bert Fidmer
Michigan
T. Y. Fichbarn, Sr
Mattie Walker
Washington
W. Gardner
Ed. White
Notable Eulogy Sparks Debate Over Quiet Achievements
A reflective remark on how many who contributed little in life receive grand tributes after death, prompting discussion about fame, memory, and the value of modest public service.
Kentucky s Big Case trials begin in Scott county
Georgetown Ky July 9 trials of Henry Youtsey Caleb Powers John Davis Harland Whitaker and Richard Combs charged with being accessories to the murder of William Goebel opened at a special Scott county term diverting from Franklin county. Prosecution led by Commonwealth's Attorney R B Franklin with eminent counsel aims to secure swift justice amid subpoenas for key witnesses.
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Georgetown
Kenry Youtsey
Caleb Powers
John Davis
Harland Whitaker
Richard Combs
Willian Goebel
Scott County
Franklin County
Youtsey
Taylor
Charles Finlay
Indianapolis
Commonwealth
R. B. Franklin
T. Campbell
Cincinnati
New York
S. H. Crossland
Masyfield
Victor H. Bradley
B. G. Williams
Frankfort
L. J. Crawford
R. W. Nelson
Newport
D. W. Lindsey
James F. Askew
John Young Brown
R. C. Kinkead
Louisville
J. C. Sims
Bowling Green
W. H. Culton
Jim Howard
Green Golden
Robert Noaks
Railways report shows gains in mileage and traffic
The Interstate Commerce Commission's year end report notes 71 railways in receivership, 16 new receivers and 9 returned. U S single track mileage reached 180 204 with total railway mileage 252 364. Passengers rose to 523 176 508 and freight tonnage to 959 763 583 with higher gross earnings and dividends. Casualties totaled 51 748 with 7 123 killed and 14 620 injured among railway workers. Paris welcomes Boer envoys home from America.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
LSCO
United States
Ten-Year-Old Annie Devlin Believed Megalomaniac
Sioux City authorities report that Annie Devlin a 10 year old girl showed grandiose delusions ordering costly items for a fictitious party and boarding house. She directed two lamps priced at five dollars each two tons of coal and a supposed smallpox inquiry, none of which existed.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Little Annie Devlin
Devlin
Wheeler
Murderer Baptist to Hang in Petersburg
Stephen Baptist, convicted in Mecklenburg County for the murder of Peter Jones, confessed to the crime and will be executed tomorrow in Petersburg. He says he knocked Jones down with a heavy club three times, the motive being robbery, from which he obtained three dollars.
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Petersburg
Stephen Baptist
Mecklenburg County Court
Peter Jones
Baptist
Jones
Finnegan Versus Cramer Bout Set In Pittsburgh Tonight
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania tonight July 9 John Finnegan and John Cramer clash in a twenty round bout with rules requiring clean breaks and no hitting in clinches as part of the agreement.
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Finnegan-Cramer
Pittsburg
John Finnegan
John Cramer
Peoria Opens Great Western Trotting Circuit Meet
The Peoria track in Illinois started the Great Western Trotting Circuit with races running this afternoon and continuing through Saturday. Prizes total up to 15000 dollars.
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Peoria
American Rifle Champion Enters Dresden Tournament
Dresden Germany July 9 The international rifle tournament opened today and will run through Friday Gus Zimmerman the champion American rifle shot has entered the contest.
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Dresden
Germany
Gus. Zimmerman
City water works ownership debated in Muscatine
Editorial letters argue for municipal ownership of the water works in Muscatine. Proponents claim lower taxes, cheaper service, and broader access, while opponents warn of debt, politicized management, and higher costs. Both sides urge voters to weigh the economic and practical implications tomorrow.
Hair Care Cure Reported for Child’s Dry Scalp
A parent states CUTICURA SOAP and CUTICURA Ointment healed her child’s harsh dry hair, flaky scalp, and bald patch at the back, with hair now thick and soft. Advertised preparations claim that Cotnera Soap and Coticera dressings clear crusts and dandruff while soothing irritation.
Wilcox Family Celebrates 52 Years Of Marriage And 76th Birthday
S S Wilcox and wife of Cherry Avenue marked 52 years of marriage as relatives gathered at the parental home. His 76th birthday fell July 5 with brothers James C. of Washington and W H of Columbus Junction, children O P F N Sadie Maggie Annetta S S Jr James, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren present. Wilcox migrated from Tennessee in the 1850s and voted for Henry Clay in 1844, aligning with the Whig party.
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S. S. Wilcox
Cherry Avenue
Mr. Wilcox
James C
Washington
W. H
O. P
F. N
Sadie
John Butcher
Maggie
Jacob Foster
Annetta
S. S. Jr
James
Washington State
Wilcox
Towa
Tennessee
Henry Clay
Prices on Muscatine Market Items Listed in Detail
Market report listing prices for Wood Lime Cement Coal Grain and Flour Live Stock and Poultry Dairy Produce Miscellaneous Beeswax Cabbage Green Peas Wax Beans New Potatoes Pickles Lemons Oranges Hides Leather Hardware Meats Dried Beef Fruit and Vegetables with specific per unit prices and market notes indicating market unsteady.
Smart Girls Struggle With Main Question in Debate
In a terse exchange, several girls show sharp knowledge but stumble on the central issue. The discussion highlights strong reasoning among participants while the pivotal question remains unresolved.
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Everthing
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Postonce
Clar Co
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Mackey
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Jamesport, Mo
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Theo. Kuechman
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J. J Coady
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Geo. Maurer
Front St
South Muscatine
Muscatine
6Th Street
6Th
Orange Streets
Gruber Marbic
Peter Olson
Kentucky
Ation of Goebel
Mexico
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Ralls County
Gates
Jester
Ilinois
Interstate Railway Commission
Paris
Ed. Journal
Chas. L. Brecken
America
Boston
Europe
Republican Party
Wm. McKinley
Park
Good Sisters
W. S. Might
George
Mark Hanna
John Shaw
Wayne County
Frank Darrow
Frank
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Columbus Junction
McColm Dry Goods Company
Muscatine Markets
Graham
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