River notes and riverfront life in Muscatine 1901
In Muscatine and Davenport area reports the Mississippi shows a slight rise between Dutugne and Muscatine. Fishermen work early before heat, markets report low fish prices, and demand shifts to vegetables. People discuss bathing clubs, river recreation, and sentimental care for the Dubuque wreck and raft transit. Navy-like river captains aid the local mission with boats and support for Sunday school families.
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Lec Aire A
Baryenport
Saki Wee Rascal Soo
Ache
Mississippi
Dutugne
Muscatine
Koehler
Nesselbush Point
Mississippi River
Dubuque
New Boston
Gardie Eastman
Saturn
Young
Fairport
Davenport
Killeen
Blair
Streckfus
J. S
Dubume
Davenport Pearl Bottom Works
Walter A. Blair
Ned Lee
People’s Union Mission
Vacation to Clear Lake Iowa with Low Round-Trip Rates
Travel note invites readers to visit Clear Lake Iowa for a cool climate and good hotels. It highlights very low round-trip rates via the Iowa Central route and directs readers to ask ticket agents or write Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown Iowa for particulars or a book let.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Marshalltown
Republican caucus in your ward tonight
Tuesday's Last Edition notes a republican caucus in each ward this evening and urges local residents to attend. The item also mentions job seeker for general housework at 404 West Second Street and updates on visiting officials and local residents.
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West Second Street
Duncan-Ludke Wedding Ties Tipton and Muscatine Families
At the home of James Duncan in Tipton, Benjamin Duncan wed Miss Mary Ludke formerly of Muscatine. The ceremony was private for family and close friends. The bride, once a favored Muscatine daughter, now begins married life with the Cedar County groom, who will keep Cedar County as their home.
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James Duncan
Tipton
Benjamin Duncan
Mary Ludke
Muscatine
Cedar County
Funeral Sermon Triggers District Sensation in Pinfften
The Rev. Clarence C. Miller delivered a sermon at A. N. Martin’s funeral that blasted the late congressman’s life and called for his shooting on the field of battle instead of his living. The rebuke drew sharp indignation from local lawyers and a stirred audience in Pinfften.
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Pinfften
Ind
Clarence C. Miller
First Presbyterian Church
A. N. Martin
Martin
Beer Famine Threat Looms as Chicago Brewers Strike
Industrial walkout hits thirty two Chicago breweries as firemen demand an eight hour day and union recognition. Some fain to sign a shorter day, but many refuse, risking a return to twelve hours after the busy season. Muscatine wards hold eight o'clock caucuses tonight.
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Chicago
Record Registration Surpasses Previous Totals in El Reno
El Reno Oklahoma reports 10,967 residents received numbers for the July 29 drawing, pushing total registration to 31,015. Lawton shows 7,800 registered in four days. Heat and crowds persist with expectant, orderly conditions as tomorrow’s turnout is anticipated to double El Reno’s current sum.
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el Reno
O. T
Lawton
Right of Way Secured for Rail Line Through Iowa Territory
Secretary C A Starr of the D M L C E R R meets Iowa City Republicans to advance a twenty mile right of way from T O Thomas place to Williamsburg. Land to be purchased with road stock. farmers become part owners. Land price about 50 dollars per acre. Engineering teams to survey remaining sections within days. Locals express support and aid for the project.
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Iowa City
A. Starr
T. O. Thomas
Williamsburg
Richt
Navy
Trolley Party Tonight by J F F Club
The J F F club hosts the season opening trolley party this evening with decorated car, green white and yellow trim, horns and cowbells signaling the run. About 125 incandescent lights will illuminate the car as young revelers ride through city thoroughfares. Look for the J F F tonight.
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Merry Company
Change in Park Management Aims to Improve Visitor Experience
To Black Hawk Tower tickets for parties of ten or more will be furnished at Ticeach. A new park manager this year is accommodating and making visits more pleasant for guests.
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Black Hawk Tower
Ticeach
Hill Denies Clash Story Infin Exchange Lunch
New York dispatch says Harriman and Morgan factions held a luncheon while Morgan and Hill deny any clash. James J. Hill of Great Northern declares there is no clash or misunderstanding and calls reports absurd.
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Harriman-Morgan
New York
Financial
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Harriman
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Bryan Critics Ohio Platform Praises Its Weak Points
Lincoln Neb July 16 W J Bryan comments on the Ohio democratic convention platform saying it failed to reaffirm the Kansas City platform and notes weaknesses in some adopted planks He adds the convention made him an issue and urges ward caucuses tonight to help select delegates to the county convention Saturday.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Kansas City
Bryan
Iron molders strike for minimum wage in Chicago
Chicago July 16. One thousand iron molders walked out to press a minimum wage of $3 per day. Twenty seven firms tied to the National Founders' association saw their workers quit, with many other plants following into idleness.
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Chicago
National Founders’ Association
London bankers shun U.S. Steel stock loans
London bankers report a rising unpopularity of American securities led by United States Steel stock. Several major institutions have refused to loan against the stock, and while no coordinated move exists, the reluctance to accept it as collateral creates broad anxiety.
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London
United States Steel Corporation
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Iowa State University
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Business College
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E. 7Th
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2Nd Street
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Scott
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Journal Office
Remmington
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White
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South Moines
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