Muscatine Chautauqua Day Two Draws Crowds
The Muscatine chautauqua enters its second day with large crowds and strong interest in Indian culture led by Mrs. Fuller Swift known as Two Tongues. A big spelling contest and an afternoon program featuring the Chicago glee club and Dr George K Stuart drew wide attendance.
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Chautauqua
Fuller Swift
Muscatine
Kero
Clark
Prof
Pye
Wilton
Muscatine County
Milton Hunter
Cedar County
Elsie Geertz
Independence School
Chicago
Glee Club
George K. Stuart
Gift Creates Iowa Fine Arts College Memorial
The University of Iowa received its largest ever gift when Mrs. D Martha Ranney left her entire estate to establish a college of fine arts in memory of her husband Dr Mark Ranney the Mount Pleasant asylum pioneer. Executors named are President MacLean and Geo W Koontz. Estate valued at 875000.
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Towa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
D. Martha Ranney
Mark Ranney
Mount Pleasant Asylum
MacLean
Geo. W. Koontz
Iowa Engineer Killed in Rear End Collision
Engineer Will Elliot of the Northwestern was killed in a rear end collision near Belle Plaine this morning in Iowa. The crash occurred near Oskaloosa as reported by a special dispatch.
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Iowa
Oskaloosa
Will Elliot
Northwestern
Belle Plaine
Heat Overload Hits Philadelphia Elks Parade Crowd
In Philadelphia on July 19 thousands of parade spectators were overcome by heat and humidity. About 100 spent the night in hospitals, with four deaths and roughly a dozen severe cases reported. Most victims were city residents as tens of thousands departed for shore resorts, Jamestown expo, or home.
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Philadelphia
Elks
New York Life Plans Broad Policy Expansion
New York Life Insurance president Darwin P. Kingsley released his first public letter to policyholders, urging support for fair legislation and broad publicity. He states the administration will emphasize economy and worldwide policy continuance, calling for policyholder contribution to safeguards.
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Insurance Company
New York
N. Y
New York Life Insurance Company
Darwin P. Kingsley
Kingsley
James Cruse Dies in Georgia Turret Explosion
Boston reports midshipman James F. Cruse of the battleship Georgia died today from injuries after the turret explosion on Monday. He is identified as the tenth fatality in the incident.
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Georgia
Boston
Mass
James F. Cruse
Revolt Attacks Guayaquil Barracks In Early Morning
In Guayaquil Ecuador on July 19 four military barracks were stormed at daybreak by self styled independents. The fighting lasted about one hour and the rebels were defeated with several killed and wounded. President Alfaro’s residence was attacked but he escaped unharmed as martial law declared in the city.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Alfaro
Pedlar Palmer Sentenced for Death of Choate
London July 19 Pedlar Palmer the English pugilist was sentenced to five years penal servitude for causing the death of Robert Choate a gashouse stoker.
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Palmer
Robert Choate
London
Eng
McLean Escape Report Unrealized
July 19 in Taneier reports of Sir Harry McLean escaping Raisuli are now considered false.
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Taneier
Harry McLean
Raisuli
Emperor of Korea Abdicates Amid Turmoil at Palace
Seoul reports the emperor yielded to elder statesmen and agreed to abdicate with a ceremony planned for 10 a m. Crowds clash with police as unrest spreads and inflammatory papers circulate. Analysts say Ito will avoid harsh measures if pacification fails. A New York report criticizes Japanese domination and predicts little change with the crown prince. London notes Europe lacks interest in Korea’s status.
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Seoul
Kokumin
Marquis Ito
Korea
New York
Homer B. Hulburt
United States
Hulburt
Hague
Japan
Anderson Pardoned After Petition to Roosevelt
William January, alias Charles W. Anderson, freed from Fort Leavenworth after a pardon petition with 50,000 signatures was sent to President Roosevelt three months earlier. He plans to return to Kansas City to engage in business.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kas
William January
Charles W. Anderson
Roosevelt
Anderson
Kansas City
Heat Wave Claims Five Lives in New York City
A blistering heat wave in New York City on July 19 causes the deaths of three children and two men. Prostitution is reported among the victims.
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New York
Spiteful Aunt Blamed for Magill Murder Case
Miss Margaret Magill claims an aunt’s spite drove the prosecution in the Magill murder case. She identifies letters as her mother's handwriting and asserts friendship with Fay Graham. Governor Gillett issues requisition papers for Fred and Fay Magill on murder charges in Clinton Illinois.
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San Francisco
Cal
Margaret Magill
Fred H. Magill
Clinton
Miss Magill
Sacramento
California
Gillett Today
Fred
Fay Magill
Illinois
Magill
Night raid on Jews at frontier claims 25 victims
Budapest reports 37 Russian Jews crossed the Austrian frontier at night aiming for America. They were waylaid by peasants in Zwonitz for robbery. Twenty five people, including women and children, were clubbed to death. Frontier guards arrested several murderers.
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Budapest
America
Zwonitz
Publisher A. W. Lee’s Body Arrives for Interment Here
The body of A. W. Lee, president of the Lee Syndicate of Newspapers, left England today and will be brought to Cedar Rapids for interment at a date not yet known. The notice notes the voyage of Lee’s family and specifies Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the burial location.
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Cedar Rapids
A. W. Lee
Lee Syndicate
England
Knights of Columbus Tent votes to move HQ to Detroit
Detroit officials report the Supreme Tent of the Knights of the Mac cabees of the World authorized the board of trustees to relocate the order’s headquarters from Port Huron to Detroit if deemed advisable. The body also shifted its session cycle from every three years to four.
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Detroit
Mich
The
Knights of the Maccabees of the World Today
Board of Trustees
Order
Port Huron
New Pitchers Hillebrand and Manning Join Americans
New York July 19 two new pitchers have joined the New York Americans staff Hillebrand former Princeton star and Manning from the Williamsport club of the Tri State league both right handers added to the pitching corps increasing depth for the team.
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New York
New York Americans
Hillebrand
Princeton
Manning
Williamsport
Troops Sent to Hahnville After Kidnapping Verdict
Two more commands of troops were sent from New Orleans to Hahnville where a jury found four Italians guilty of kidnapping Walter Lamana. Despite lynching talk, Governor Blanchard said the law would take its course if state troops must be deployed.
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New Orleans
Here
Hahnville
Little Walter Lamana
Blanchard
Thatcher Buried in Solemn Requiem for Georgia Victim
Funeral services were held in Wilmington Delaware for William J Thatcher a turret captain on the battleship Georgia one of the explosion victims with a solemn requiem mass and full honors noted by mourners and naval officials.
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Georgia
Wilmington
Del
William J. Thatcher
Tornado and Severe Rain hammer St. Joseph Missouri
A tornado and heavy rainfall struck St. Joseph Missouri and nearby areas last night damaging houses and tearing up streetcar tracks. Cellars flooded and crops were leveled though no fatalities occurred.
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St. Joseph
Newspaper Confiscated Over War Prediction
St. Petersburg reports a confiscation of the paper Retch after it published a war forecast by its war correspondent predicting conflict between Russia and China. The action reflects censorship amid growing tensions and military reporting.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Iowa and Illinois Eliminated From Trans Miss Golf
Iowa and Illinois failed to advance in the Trans Miss golf championship after morning play at the arsenal links. In the semifinals this afternoon four states are represented by Sprague Abbott of Omaha Paul R. Talbott of Hutchinson Percy Hagerman of Colorado Springs and H G Legg of Minneapolis. The finals are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Rock Island
Iowa
Illinois
Sprague Abbott
Omaha
Neb
Paul R. Talbott
Hutchinson
Kan
Percy Hagerman
Colorado Springs
Col
H. G. Legg
Minneapolis
Minn
Hawley Set To Open State Argument In Haywood Case
Boise Idaho July 19 Judge Wood opened Haywood case saying a decision on yesterday’s questions would come this afternoon Court adjourned until 2 o clock when Hawley will present the states argument in the case Hawley to speak for the state at the afternoon session
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Boise
Idaho
Wood
Haywood
Hawley
Muscatine Man Cartooned by Walt McDougall
In a North American issue Phil Mackey of Muscatine Iowa is depicted in a Walt McDougall cartoon from Philadelphia. The likeness is striking and the man is described as having the whitest head among the Elks with no other signs of aging.
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North American
Philadelphia
Phil Mackey
Walt McDougall
Phil
The
Elks
Mayor to Appoint Six Delegates for Irrigation Convention
Mayor Asthalter will appoint six delegates to the national irrigation convention to be held in California next month. The selection aims to represent local interest groups and promote regional water management initiatives.
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Asthalter
California
Interstate Two Cent Rates In Effect Now
Interstate two cent rates are in effect now and midnight last night. The change affects pricing across regulated transportation and related services. Stakeholders are monitoring implementation and compliance timelines across affected jurisdictions.
Rates Cut as Two Cent Interstate Fare Goes Into Effect
Western Passenger Association implements 2 cent per mile interstate fares across Illinois Iowa Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakotas from midnight. Wisconsin and Dakotas use 24% cent per mile while Nebraska Kansas remain mostly unchanged except for Missouri river points. Colorado lines move toward 2 cent rate reaching Colorado state line and Kansas lines may follow to parity with Kansas City. Mileage tickets at 2 cents per mile become valid across the association.
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Muscatine
Chicago
Kansas City
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Dakotas
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Colorado
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Neb
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Far West
Missouri River
Western Passenger Association
Mrs Welch Hurt In Hand Injury On House Boat
Mrs. W. N. Welch living on a house boat at Linn street foot met a serious accident last evening when she cut her hand on glass. Medical aid was summoned and the wounds were dressed. She is resting easier today.
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W. N. Welch
Linn Street
Iowan Dies at Chicago: Higbee Son of Burlington Manufacturer
John A. Higbee son of Col Higbee owner of the Murray Iron Works in Burlington Iowa died this morning in Chicago from diabetes. He was visiting the city when the illness ended his life.
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John A. Higbee
Burlington
Iowa
Col. Higbee
Murray Iron Works
Chicago
Weather Summary for Illinois and Iowa
Illinois fair tonight in the southern part with clearing in the north this afternoon and Saturday. Iowa fair except showers in the extreme eastern part tonight. Saturday fair. Sunrise 4 29 sunset 7 21 moon sets 11 51.
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Illinois
Iowa
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