Journal Contest Winners Begin Eastward Vacation Trip
Miss Eva Jones of the city and Miss Nettie Dill of Columbus Junction start their grand vacation funded by the Journal. They travel on the Firefly to Chicago then Buffalo with Niagra Falls and New York City on the itinerary before Asbury Park. The six day to two week trip includes Pullman sleeping cars and full meal allowances. The Journal notes complete arrangements and will await updates from the travelers.
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Eva Jones
City
Nettie Dill
Columbus Junction
Journal
Chicago
Miss Dill
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
United
Pullman
Successful Excursion On Steamer J. S. With Paudet Band
Nearly 700 people joined the excursion organized under Prof Paudit s band aboard the steamer J. S. which lay at the levee all day and sailed last night. Pauchet s band provided music and a social dance as a storm forced hundreds to seek shelter on reaching the levee after midnight. Liverymen reported heavy demand for rides as patrons waited to avoid rain.
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Prof. Paudiet
J. S
Pauchet
Mayor Denies Whiteside County Canal Scheme
Davenport July 9 Major Curtis McD Townsend in charge of Mississippi river improvements states he has never heard of a Whiteside county plan to divert river waters through a canal to Rock river for a new waterway around Rock Island rapids. He notes no government appropriation exists and the project is not feasible due to narrow canal locks.
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Townsend
Whiteside County
Davenport
Curtis McD
St. Paul
Illinois
Rock River
Rock Island Rapids
Rock Island
Congress
Wing
Government Island
Moline
Plan for a large strike fund for anthracite miners
Harry White secretary of the Garment Workers Union after a talk with President Mitchell outlined a plan to raise a national strike fund from organized labor and the public to sustain the anthracite miners indefinitely. Mitchell agreed that aid would come only after miners exhaust their resources and efforts will be made to recruit funds nationwide beginning in New York City with committees in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Harry White
Garment Workers’ Union
Mitchell
White
New York City
Miss Harriet McQuesten Hosts Rainy Lawn Party
Miss Harriet McQuesten entertained a large group of young people at the West Hill home for Miss Tanner of Little Falls Minnesota. Rain forced the planned lawn celebration indoors where guests enjoyed a social evening with Miss Tanner aided by Miss Sadie McQuesten, Mrs. E. J. Richie, and Miss Jennie Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet McQuesten
McQuesten
West Hill
Miss Tanner
Little Falls
Minn
Miss McQuesten
E. J. Richie
Sadie McQuesten
Chicago
Jennie Sawyer
In Favor of Homesteads in O Brien County
Judge O P Shiras of the federal court rules for homesteaders over the Sioux City and St Paul railroad in the O Brien county land cases. Twenty five thousand acres and forty lawsuits are affected as the department of the interior had previously ruled for purchasers.
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Sioux City
Iowa
King’s Health Improves But Convalescence Likely Prolonged
A London bulletin reports King George VI or monarch resting well and gaining strength after a wound. Doctors foresee a long second period of convalescence with remaining constitutional anxiety. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain also moving well and leaving hospital today.
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London
Chamberlain
Property Ad Near German Catholic Church
Large lot with abundant fruit offered for 2000 dollars by Fred S. Pentzer. Prime residence site near the German Catholic church with ample yard space.
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Fred S. Pentzer
Evangelists Smith and Colburn Open Tent Meetings in Washington
Evangelists Smith and Colburn conduct a series of tent meetings in Washington Iowa. The meetings opened this week and have drawn notable interest from locals.
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Smith and
Colburn
Washington
Iowa
Hitchcock Denies Candidacy for Vest's Senate Seat
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock denies he is a candidate for Vest's seat in the Senate. Washington reports July 9.
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Vest
Senate
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Meeting of G. A. R. Aiming to host Crocker Brigade
Shelby Norman Post G A R announces an important meeting this evening inviting auxiliary groups city council members and citizens to arrange entertainment for the Crocker brigade and the 35th Iowa infantry in Muscatine next September Committees will be formed to ensure a successful event.
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Crocker Brigade
Shelby Norman Post
35Th Iowa Infantry
Muscatine
No Freight Received From Chicago Hits Muscatine
Muscatine merchants report no freight arriving from Chicago due to the large strike of Chicago freight handlers. Officials expect a quick resolution within one or two days and delivery may resume by week’s end. Some wholesale houses in Cedar Rapids Des Moines Burlington and Peoria had limited orders.
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Muscatine
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Burlington
Peoria
Notice of sealed bids for county farm brick vegetable cellar
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Auditor of Muscatine county until 12 o'clock noon Saturday July 19 1902 for building a brick vegetable cellar at the county farm Plans and specifications can be viewed at the auditors office The right is reserved to reject any or all bids A C Noble County Auditor
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Muscatine County
A. C. Noble
City News Items and Local Notices
Thiesen's markets offer 10000 toothbrushes at various prices. Fred S. Pentzer lists a well located Eighth street residence for $2600. Banner Lodge to attend Sister Cora Strohm's funeral at 3 p m tomorrow. A O U W meets tomorrow night with officer installation and refreshments. McCurdy's guarantees pure flour. Harry Mackey and Will Needham Jr. visit J M Beck. Hirt & Fesler announce 250 vocal and instrumental folios at 50c 7ic and 20c. Thiesen peddles cheaper clothes brushes. Wm H Bretz and wife back from Chicago preparing country stay. they plan to visit relatives north of Wilton. A T P W passenger train derailed near Peoria after landslide. no lives lost. Illinois River rising again after fall. storm will damage hay and crops. rain continues since Tuesday.
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Peoria
Illinois
Trains to Rock Island Terminal Change Named
Davenport July 9. Orders set B C R N trains to use Rock Island depot at Perry and Fifth Streets and to run to Rock Island, making Rock Island a division terminal. The new schedule starts next Sunday.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Perry
Fifth Streets
Confess to Save a Man in Chicago Murder Case
Two men Herman Eichendorf and Michael O'Hara confessed to the killing of Webster Adams who died July 2 after a brick struck his head. Eichendorf of 398 Washburne avenue and O'Hara of 1165 West Thirteenth street turned themselves in to Chief O'Neill and are jailed at Central station. Michael McCaffery remained at Lake street station.
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Chicago
Criminal
Herman Eichendorf
Washburne Avenue
Michael O'Hara
West Thirteenth Street
Chief O'Neill
Webster Adams
Central Station
Michael McCaffery
Lake Street
Sunday Closing of the Fair at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The St Louis board of directors adopted a resolution to close the exposition gates to visitors on Sundays for the entire event. A telegram was sent to Secretary Show confirming the Sunday closing. E H Harriman was named chairman of the new world’s fair commission created in New York by Governor Odell.
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St. Louis
Treasury Department
Peoria Storm Strikes Buildings and Crops in Citywide Run
A fierce rain and electric storm hit Peoria Illinois on Tuesday afternoon damaging several structures and crops. Lightning struck multiple buildings as the Peoria and Pekin terminal depot at Pekin suffered damage.
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Peoria
Ill
Peoria & Pekin
Pekin
Church Debt Paid by German Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Lutheran church in Muscatine paid off the remaining church debt, erasing about two to three hundred dollars of a four thousand dollar burden. Six years ago debts exceeded four thousand. now the church prospers. A jubilee is planned for next month to mark the achievement. Also noted: the Batterson estate sold property to Martin Havercamp for about 4900. Vienna correspondent reports Turkish publishing crackdown and political secret service offers to publishers in Constantinople.
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Ladies Aid Society
German Lutheran Church
Meier
Muscatine
Batterson Estate
Martin Havercamp
Havercamp
Vienna
London Morning Leader
Porte
Interior
Constantinople
New Sleeping Car Service to St. Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a fast sleeping car and coach service on the Limited from Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m to Minneapolis arriving 8 00 a m Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest should see local ticket agent for rates and schedule
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Twin Cities
Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
Elrick Junction
Minneapolis
Building Sold In City Block Sale On Iowa Avenue
Three story brick building on the east side of Iowa avenue at the Second and Third street alley has changed hands. The property is currently occupied by J. E. Kranz flower shop.
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Iowa Avenue
Second
Third
J. E. Kranz
His Only Chance Ends Slimson's Long Struggle
After two decades of marital strife, Slimson finally wins the final word. Gyer notes he died while his wife was away from home, marking a grim closure to a fraught domestic battle.
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Gyer
Slimson
Myer
For Sale Piano and Organ Boxes at Hirt & Fesler
Sale listing from Hirt and Fesler at 121 East Second Street offering 15 piano boxes for 1.25 dollars each and 10 organ boxes at Tic apiece.
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Hirt & Fester Piano Co
East Second Street
Hirt & Fesler
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Niagara
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O’brien County
Board of Supervisors
J. D. Fulhiam
J. D. Fulham
City Board of Health
the Journal
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Eighth Street
Banner Lodge
Cora Strohm
McCurdy'’s
Harry Mackey
Sigourney
Will Needham, Jr
J. M. Beck
Wm. H. Bretz
Wilton
Thiesen
Heart of City
Geo. Keckler
Charles E. Crow
Hinkle & Flannery
Bicycle and Crescent Makes
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