Prince of Wales Arrives as Indomitable Reaches Quebec Harbor
The battleship Indomitable with the Prince of Wales aboard anchored at Quebec harbor at 7 p m. A 21 gun salute greeted the arrival as Vice President Fairbanks visited the ship at 2 40 p m to extend American well wishes. the military staff accompanied him amid salutes from British French and American ships.
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Quebec
Indomitable
Prince of Wales
International Fleet
Fairbanks
United States
Farewell Party Honors Miss Shirley Johnson
A surprise farewell gathering was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. George Lohr's home at 502 West Fourth Street. Miss Shirley Johnson departs this evening for Fayetteville Arkansas to make her future home, and she received a large handsome pennant from Muscatine associates after refreshments under Japanese lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnson
Shirley Johnson
George Lohr
West Fourth Street
Fayettville
Ark
Muscatine
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Picnic in Weed Park
The Mercy and Help Sewing Society will hold a picnic tomorrow afternoon in Weed Park. Members are asked to take the o clock car and bring well filled baskets for the supper which will be served at 6 o clock.
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Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Weed Park
Young People’s Union Enjoys Evening at Weed Park
The Young People’s Union of the First Baptist church had a pleasant outing at Weed park last evening with various games as the main amusement. They returned to the city around 9 30.
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Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church
Weed Park
Kensington club picnic at Electric Park described
The Kensington club of the First Congregational church held an enjoyable picnic yesterday at Electric Park. A six o'clock picnic supper was served and games of various kinds were played, making for a very pleasant afternoon and evening.
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Kensington Club
First Congregational Church
Electric Park
Major Circle Plans Evening Meeting at G A R Hall
The Major John Circle will hold its regular meeting in the G A R hall this evening. Full attendance is desired.
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Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Central Association of Country Clubs Formed at Peoria
Peoria Illinois July 22 the Central Association of Country clubs was formed by amalgamating the golf and tennis associations of central Illinois. Officers elected include President J A Wilcox Bloomington Vice Presidents P B Warren Springfield and George J McMains Quincy Treasurer George H Schulock Jackson and Secretary Robert T Vail Decatur.
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Central Association of Country Clubs
Peoria
Ill
J. A. Wilcox
Bloomington
P. B. Warren
Springfield
George J. McMains
Quincy
George H. Schulock
Jackson
Robert T. Vail
Decatur
Taft Banner Flies Again In Lincoln Nebraska
The Taft banner at the Lincoln rally is rehoisted amid vandalism fears as a navy flag and an American flag stand nearby. The piece notes Bryan’s Pennsylvania delegates and hints at political maneuvering for party leadership with Douglas as a possible Democratic national chairman. Gompers prepares a labor oriented editorial in support of Democratic planks.
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Taft
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
National Committee
Chicago
Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
Savery
Reynolds
Dalton
Observatory Building
Gompers
Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
American Federation
Democratic Party
Comine
Ottumwa Seeks Next Iowa Clerks Convention Meet
Ottumwa reports it will host a large delegation to Waterloo for the Iowa clerks county officers and supervisors convention August 12 to 14. Judge M A Roberts and County Clerk George Phillips are on the program as Ottumwa aims to land the next meeting.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Wapello County
Waterloo
M. A. Roberts
George Phillips
Dawson Turned Down Secretaryship of Congressional Committee
Clinton IA July 22 Special. The Chicago conference with Henry C Loudenslager urged Dawson to accept the post of secretary to the Republican congressional committee for the fall campaign. Dawson declined, citing district duty, though leaders favored him for chairmanship if Londen Slager moves up. A later dispatch suggests Henry Casson may serve temporarily, with Dawson eventually elected to permanent secretaryship.
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Clypton
Washington
Republican Congressional Committee
Dawson
Clinton
Chicago
Annex
Henry C. Loudenslager
New Jersey
Sherman
Taft
Hitchcock
Second District
Congressional Committee
New York
James S. Sherman
Londenslager
Mrs Stetson to Wed Count Santa Eulalia in Melrose
Mrs John B Stetson widow of a hat magnate admitted she will marry Count Santa Eulalia Portuguese consul in Chicago living at the Auditorium Annex He is said to be about 40 years old and a member of one of Portugal’s oldest noble families The wedding news centers on a titled foreigner entering Philadelphia society from Melrose residence
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Santa Eulalia
Philadelphia
Melrose
John B. Stetson
Count Santa Eulalia
Chicago
Auditorium Annex
Democrats to convene in Davenport in low Muscatine interest
Democrats of the second congressional district plan a convention in Davenport tomorrow with sixteen Muscatine delegates named at the primary. County attendance is unlikely, with little local interest and focus on campaign plans and the platform.
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Davenport
Muscatine County
van Dusen
Two Masked Men Rob Stage at Linkly and Alluras
In Likely Nevada on July 22 two masked hold up a Wells Fargo messenger outside the Linkly and Alluras stage. They forced the box containing the payroll to be surrendered then fled the scene. The amount is believed large and the robbers escaped.
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Linkly
Alluras
Nev
Wells Fargo
Muscatine Woman's Husband Feared Dead in Philippines
Word comes from Muscatine of Mark Sollers disappearance in the mountainous Luzon region near the Philippine Islands. His wife Ellen Knoll Sollers, formerly a Muscatine High School German instructor, and their four year old son remained at camp while Mr Sollers did not return, with fears of his death by natives. Mrs Sollers taught at Muscatine High School for two years before moving to the Philippines eight years ago.
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Muscatine
Mark Sellers
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Ellen Knoll
Instrucor
Muscatine High School
Runaway Reined In by Third Hero Robert Heerd
Robert Heerd of West Eighth Street halted a fast running horse turning the corner at Iowa Avenue and Second Street. The spectacular capture, witnessed by scores, left the young man carried about fifty feet before stopping the animal and earning loud applause.
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Robert Heerd
West Eighth Street
Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Rock Island Buses Two Cent Rate After Western Refusal
The Rock Island line ends adherence to the two cent fare and drops to a cent and a half rate for merchant meetings in major cities. The Western Passenger association rejects a special rate request, prompting a split and a renewed rate cutting war among western railroads.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Rock Island Lines
Revenue Men Enjoined in Two Federal Actions
In Cleveland the injunction blocks the new rule for branding distillery products after Judge Thompson overruled the government demurrer. Clifton Springs and Union distilling companies filed the application leading to the restraining order. In Chicago Judge Humphrey granted an injunction against enforcing the new pure food branding law by F. G. Bennick, the internal revenue collector, affecting Peoria and Pekin distillers.
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Cleveland
Internal Revenue
Cincinnati
Internal Revenue Officers
United States
Thompson
Clifton Springs
Tnion
Chicago
Ill
Humphrey
Peoria
Pekin
F. G. Bennick
Collector of
Minor Heir and Fleming Boy Dominate Pekin Races
At Pekin on July 22 Minor Heir led the 2 20 pace by winning all heats except one disqualification for running. Fleming Boy swept the 2 24 trot, winning all but the second heat with a 2 12 clocking.
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Pekin
Pekin, Jr
Minor Heir
Fleming Boy
Yale Graduate Dies of Injuries on Iron Range Rail Line
Dr. C Bickford Chandler aged 23 a Yale graduate died from injuries after an incident on the Duluth and Iron Range railroad. He received his diploma this spring and had been spending the summer on the Iron range. The body will be shipped to Marengo Iowa for burial.
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Pr. Chandler
Marengo
Two Harbors
Minn
C. Bickford Chandler
Yale
Chandler
Iron Range
Iowa
Local Birth and Marriage Licenses Documented
Born this morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Pierce of Muscatine Island a son. A marriage license dated today was issued by County Clerk W S McKee to William Brandsma and Miss Lida E Hopewell.
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Frank Pierce
Muscatine Island
W. S. McKee
William Brandsma
Lida E. Hopewell
Regatta at Burlington Closes Central States Meet
The Central States Rowing association held its senior races at Burlington in two days of competition. O Allison of Quincy won the senior single sculls with Joseph Lepping second. Mound City club, St. Louis won the senior four with Detroit Boat Club fouled. St. Louis Rowing Club won the senior doubles with North Side Quincy second. Mound City club also won the senior six oared barge with South Side Quincy second. Time details given for each event.
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Central States Rowing Association
Burlington
Quincy
O. Allison
South Side Club
Joseph Lepping
Mound City
St. Louis
Mound City Club
Detroit Boat Club
St. Louis Rowing Club
North Side
South Side
Central
Fall From Court House Wall injures workman
Claude Richardson, about 25, assisting brick masons on the new court house, fell nearly 60 feet from the top floor to the basement this noon. He walked briefly after the fall, then sank, suffering severe scalp wounds and bruises but no broken bones. he was taken to Hershey hospital for treatment.
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New Court House
Claude Richardson
Hershey Hospital
Richardson
T. &. Beveridge
Beveridge
East Third Street
Roosevelt to Edit Taft Speech in Cincinnati
Hot Springs Virginia July 22 President Roosevelt will review in advance the Cincinnati speech Taft delivers next Tuesday. Roosevelt says the talk may be his most important utterance of the campaign and seeks the President's judgment and criticism for forceful expression.
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Hot Springs
Roosevelt
Taft
Cincinnati
Oyster Bay Destination Chosen for Long Range Plans
A speaker states the plan to travel to Oyster Bay as the chosen long range destination, outlining the rationale and expected timing of the trip.
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Oyster Bay
Chicago market moves in July wheat and pork figures
Chicago July 22 market report shows Wheat September opens 91% to 91 1/4 cents with a 90 1/2 to 90 3/4 settle. Corn September 75 1/4 cents, oats September 44 1/4 cents, July 59 1/4 cents. Pork September price 15.77, lard 9.35, ribs 8.82 to 8.85, barley 65 to 69, Timothy September 3.95.
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Chicago
T&e
St. Louis Produce Market Prices Report
St Louis market update shows wheat for September at 88 8c, corn at 75 to 75 1 2 cents, and oats at 43 1 2 to 45 cents with July 22 pricing notes. Market activity reflects slight shifts in grain futures and local trader interest.
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St. Louis
Wheat and corn prices from New York Produce Market
At New York Produce Market on July 22 the September wheat quoted at 98 1/2 cents and corn at 83 1/2 cents.
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New York
Gold Medal Flour Endorsement Quips From Nora
A playful note praises Gold Medal Flour with the line You can't fail with Gold Medal Flour Nora, indicating a light product endorsement.
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Nora
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Nobby
B.S. Lilly
Prince
A. S. Weidling
Pennsylvania
Congressione
Cameraign
Mrs. Stetson
Blackburn
Morrow
Merly
Roch Island Company
Association
Fleming
George Lamar
A. J. Barger
Bur
Lington
C. Richardson
Palls
Family Theater
Family Theatre
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
America
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue Muscatine
Chicago Produce Market
Kate Curry
Wm. Curry
P. O
W. Fifth
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