Trials Unfold in Powers Goebel Case Amid Telegram Evidence
Georgetown July 17 The Powers Goebel assassination trial resumes with telegrams from Powers read and barbourville witnesses testifying. Telegraph office manager Mrs Anderson repeats tampering claims and Goebel wounding details emerge with Col Chinn describing the scene and Goebel’s clothing.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Scott County
Barly
Taylor
Powers
W. B. Anderson
Western Union Telegraph Office
Barboursville
C. Powers
McGovern Defeats Erne in Madison Square Garden Fight
In front of 14,000 fans in New York, Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeats Frank Erne of Buffalo after a relentless bout. McGovern breaks through with bulldog rushes and lefts, Erne’s seconds throw in the sponge in the third round.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Bell
McGovern
Erne
Adoptee Flees Baraboo Home With Jewelry and Goods
Baraboo Wisconsin July 17 The adopted son of Mrs R S Brain ran away from home taking a gold watch five dollars a revolver and a jewelry box police report states he formerly named Fred Bucknell from the Sparta state school six years ago He is fifteen and his father Harry Bucknell lives in Edgerton Wisconsin
Fight on Chicago Coliseum Roof Ends in Near-Fatal Duel
Richard Collins and J R Howland, laborers, fought at a height of 175 feet on the Coliseum roof at Wabash and Fourteenth in Chicago. A brick fell near Howland, tensions rose over accusations, and a heavy blow to Howland left him injured while Collins was unhurt as spectators feared a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Collins
J. R. Howlard
Coliseum
Wabash Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Collins
Howland
Girl Ends a Long Tramp and Will Soon Start on Another
Saginaw Mich July 17 Miss Marie Schmidt an 18 year old German girl reached the city on foot from San Francisco covering about 4700 miles since March 25. A 500 wager by a San Francisco social club funded her overland journey and beg her living en route. She will visit relatives and then walk to New York City. The trip avoided trains due to fear of tramps.
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Saginaw
Mich
Marie Schmidt
San Francisco
New York City
Car Crash Injures Two Women in Waukesha Road Hazard
In Waukesha on a Sunday evening Mr. Van Dyke driving with his wife and Mrs. C D King and daughter struck an unlit pile of crushed stone in the road at Wisconsin and East avenues. The jolt threw two women from the vehicle and seriously injured Mrs. King who landed on the stone and pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Mr. van Dyke
C. D
King
Wisconsin and
East Avenues
Mrs. King
Cattle in Maquoketa Area Report Blindness Outbreak
Farmers around Maquoketa and across the river in Illinois report cattle going blind with large herds affected. Alarm spreads as no remedy prevents spread. First signs include eye watering lasting about three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Maquoketa
Iinois
Mrs Lawton Buys Books as Manila Family Mourns Loss
Mrs Mary Lawton widow of General Lawton purchased 310 worth of books in Louisville to send to Mrs Liscum at Manila when she learned of Colonel Liscum's death in China.
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Louisville
Mary Lawton
General Lawton
Liscum
Manila
China
Murder at Anable's Road House Shocks Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Indiana July 17 James Osborn killed Sdow ard Ellis at Anable's road house early Sunday morning. Osborn struck Ellis on the head with a large faucet in an unprovoked murder. Osborn escaped into the night.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Sdoward Ellis
James Osborn
Anable’s Road House
Osborn
Ellis
Tragic Scalding Death Of 4 Year Old Victor Soohafer
Marshfield Wisconsin July 17 Victor the four year old son of Albert Soohafer a local farmer fell into a tub of scalding water Sunday and died shortly afterward authorities reported the accident happened near his home and sharp burns were cited as the cause of death
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Marshfield
Wis
Victor
Albert Soohafer
Here
Notable Obituaries and World News Snippets
Retired U S Army Colonel John Hamilton dies in Brooklyn. Dispute over a chair leads to John Barnum’s Chicago murder in front of John Bloom’s saloon. Ex Speaker Reed’s daughter Katherine earns a University of New York women law class certificate. Finley county Kansas sustains a $30,000 poor farm. Joseph Pabian serves 24 straight years as Saunders county assessor. Count Carl Axel Wachtmeister receives the Legion of Honor. Mrs Mary Yeardley of Chicago, told she would die young, now 105. Mrs C W Buttre of Chicago burned in gasoline explosion. Part of Chicago’s Church of the Mystic Three roof blown off during rector’s critique. Mrs Ann Slate, linked to Mark Twain, celebrates 100th birthday. Chicago pumped over 9 billion gallons of lake water last month. Bryan’s house number is 1625 and neighbor’s is 1621. Cough cure ad ends.
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John Hamilton
United States Army
Brooklyn
West Point
Indiana
Chicago
John Barnum
John Bloom
Reed
Katherine
University of New York
Finley County
Kas
Church of the Mystic Three
Ann Slate
Dan
Mark Twain
New York
Bryan
Lincoln
National Reunion Encampment Preparations in Chicago
Local G A R members gear up to attend the thirty fourth national encampment in Chicago August 26 to 30. Shelby Norman Post plans a parade on Tuesday and announces one fare for the round trip with lodging provided in schoolhouses at no charge if needed. Headquarters will be at the Palmer House with guards ready to assist attendees.
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Chicago
Muscatine
Samuel Fellows
Woman's Relief Corps
Palmer House
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, D. C
State Fair forecasts record excellence in all departments
The State Fair management reports confidence the upcoming event will be the best in state history. Stock interests are strong with more animals and higher breeding values. Belgian Hares attract attention as a new Iowa industry. Grain vegetables and horticulture promise great displays. Amusements are prioritized with a top line of attractions and speed trials. Booklets available from secretary in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Booth praises Beggs' German Salve after failed treatment
R. M. Booth of Elgin Illinois reports he was saved from a dangerous operation by Beggs' German Salve sold at J. J. Havercamp's. He says he would pay ten dollars a box and would not be without it after it cured his piles.
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W. B. Anderson
Barbourville
Caleb
John Powers
Wharton Golden
Charles Finley
Finley Anderson
R. M. Booth
Elgin
J. J. Havercamp’s
Man Lacks Confidence in Others From Self-Doubt
A reflection on personal insecurity suggesting that lacking belief in oneself leads to distrust of others and caution in forming alliances or judging people. The line frames confidence as foundational to judging character in peers.
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure for lung trouble and consumption with claims of safety for children. It urges stopping coughs quickly and lists 25c and 50c price points, advising readers to ask their druggist.
Summer Street Car Schedule For Muscatine And Areas
The article lists summer street car times for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and a Sunday schedule. Trips depart from the company office starting at 5 50 a m and run every 20 minutes to late evening with variations by location and a separate Sunday timetable beginning at 8 00 a m and continuing in 30 and 20 minute intervals through 10 15 p m.
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South Muscatine
Park Place
Company
Fair Grounds
Wilton Branc
Muscatine
Wilton
Muscat
Usam
A.m
Apm
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Arr
Ly. Ly
Remember the finest livery and service is to be had of
A brief line extols the value of premier livery and service, inviting readers to seek superior transport care. It emphasizes quality over quantity and hints at a standard of excellence in available offerings.
Davenport to Clinton and Chicago Route Timetable 1900
The Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway lists a short line service with departures from Davenport Iowa at 5 A M and 12 06 P M for Clinton Sterling and Chicago among others. Arrivals include No 1 to Sioux City Omaha Clinton at 7 30 A M and No 3 to Chicago Madison Janesville and Rockford Belvidere at 2 30 P M. L F Berry General Passenger Agent.
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Tri-Cities
Chicago
Clinton
All Points
Davenport
Iowa
D—Clinton
Sterling, Etc
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Utah
Pacific Coast Points
Sioux City
Omaha
Neb
Cedar Ago Ja
Dixon
Sterling
D. Dally
L. F. Berry
Burlington Links To Muscatine Via Iowa Central Route
Rail plan proposes connections from Burlington to Muscatine using Iowa Central lines with fast service heading west and north. Local stations and schedules not yet finalized. project aims to boost regional travel and freight links.
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Burlington
Burlisngton
Muscatine
Iowa Central
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Office of
S. G. Stein
S G. Stein
Muscatine Savings Bank
First National Pank
J Carskaddan
B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Hershey State Bank
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burgsett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mire Hershey
L. G. Burnett
General Banking
First National Bank
Muscatine, Iowa
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. B. Dougherty
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
M. Hughes
Foreign Exchange
Cook, Musser& CO State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Kentucky
Wm. Goebel
Gary Exhibit
Chinn
John South
Jack Chinn
State House
Secretary of State
Power
Heould
Justus
Arthur
Mngovern the Invincible
Senator Gear
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Gear Homestead
Hedge
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Cago’s Coliseum
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Muill
Shelby Norman Post
Iowa State Fair
Pay Ians
Croadway
N.Y
O& the Street Car Company
Ottie Snyder
West Front St
Pie Snepnro
Shepards
W.a.shepard
Colorado Springs
Colo
Merrick, Walsh & Phelps Jewelry Co
Olive St. St. Louis
Traveler’s Guide
Muscatinse
Montezuma
Snes
Eis m. Vo
Denver
Kansagity
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Sunla
Evans
Eiscans
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Muscatine N. & S. Railroad
Wittich Bros
Satel
E. P. Day’s
Second Street
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