Muscatine convention praised for harmony and youth presence
In Muscatine County a recent convention is hailed as harmonious with no friction and strong youth influence. Editor Brant notes about 1600 Cummins supporters among 224 delegates, while older men mentor the rising generation in politics.
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Clinton
Iawa
David Brant
Diston Herod
Muscatine
Ami
Herald
West Liberty
Cummins
Owas
Iowa Opinion Says Interest After Death Not Liable for Inheritance Tax
Des Moines Attorney General Mullan issues ruling to state treasurer answering that interest accumulating on an estate after death and before distribution is not subject to the collateral inheritance tax. He cites New York and Pennsylvania decisions and modeled statutes.
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Des Moines
Mullan
New York
Pennsylvania
Town state camp meeting draws growing crowd despite heat
Clear Lake Louisiana July 23 The town state camp meeting progresses with rising interest as intense heat keeps some away. By July 28 larger numbers of preachers and laymen are expected to attend. tents are erected and a big crowd is anticipated in the coming days.
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Clear Lake
Burg Man Dies From Heat At Keota Ranch
John Berry, foreman at Singmaster and Sons horse ranch in Keota Iowa, died from heat exhaustion causing brain inflammation. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral held at 9 AM at the Presbyterian Church, Rev Crozier conducting, burial in Keota cemetery.
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Keota
John Berry
Singmaster
Oklahoma homeseekers face eviction after land draw
Washington reports that about 200,000 homeseekers who fail to draw land will be ordered off the lands. The war department will enforce removals for any refusals, with the interior and war departments sharing the concern.
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Washington
War and Interior Departments
Oklahoma
War Department
Kruger Grief Deepens After Wife’s Death
Amterdam July 23 Kruger mourns the loss of his wife and his party fears another blow could finish him. He is said to be unable to endure the surrender of the Boers.
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Amterdam
Kruger
Hundred Million Capital Formed by New Paint Company
New York on July 23 reports a paint combine with a hundred million dollars capital is in formation. The promoters are described as prominent men in the industry. The venture aims to expand production and distribution but details on structure and leadership are not provided.
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New York
Steel Strike Tensions Flare At Major Mills
Reported unrest surrounds a 5.1% wage strike as unions tighten readiness at large mills. Officials note access to the new struggle center remains disputed while non union workers are scarce and employers struggle to hire. The Amalgamated union base in Wellsville signals possible coordinated action as crews prepare for potential coups by organizers.
Census figures show Indiana and Iowa populations and origins
Washington July 23 The total population of Indiana is 2 516 462 with 1 255 400 males and 1 231 058 females. Iowa totals 2 231 853 with 156 849 males and 1 075 004 females. Native born and foreign born counts are given for both states along with small minority groups and foreign settlements. The percent native born and foreign born are 86.2 and 13.7 for Indiana and 51.8 and 48.2 for Iowa.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
Iowa
Towa
Negere
Nuns of Visitation Begin Nine Day Rain Novena
In Dubuque Iowa on July 23 nuns of the Visitation order began a nine day prayer service for rain. The cloistered nuns rarely leave their building and this is a new departure for the order. Monsignor Ryan may direct local priests to conduct similar services in Archbishop Keane’s absence.
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Dubuque
Visitation
Bulding
Keane
Ryan
Disaster in Stockholm Harbor Kills Sixteen on Schooner Louise Adelaxic
An explosion of petroleum aboard the Philadelphia schooner Louise Adelaxic in Stockholm harbor kills sixteen, including Capt. Orr, ten crewmen, four Swedish customs officials and the Brazilian consul. Two sailors escape to shore as flames sweep the vessel. cause unknown.
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Adelaxic
Philadelphia
Orr
Horse, Harness and Buggy Were Stolen
A bay horse weighing about 900 pounds with white feet and a white star on the forehead, plus harness and a buggy, were stolen from West Seventh Street area during the night. The Welch and Geisler families suspect a local thief, with efforts ongoing to locate the suspect and recover the property. the horse had served in delivery for Arthur Welch. Later reports say the stolen items were sold in Davenport for $50 and officers plan to recover them.
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Robert Welch
West Seventh Street
Fred. Geisler
Arthur Welch
Davenport
Vetch
Marshal Ratluff
Tomorrox
Strike Ends Satisfactory to Men at Cedar Rapids Shop
Cedar Rapids Virginia July 22. The walkout of the C B R N hop men disrupted trade but ended with gains. After a three department grievance process led by a Williams plan, a general wage increase of 10 to 40 cents per day and 5 to 25 percent was agreed, aligning pay with other shops and reducing chances of further conflict.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Williams
Williams
Chicago Markets Today and Opening Prices
Market dispatch from Chicago notes open and close figures for wheat corn oats and livestock. The report includes hog cattle and sheep receipts and day clearances with prices for Reeves Texas stockers and local weather impacts across Kansas City Des Moines and Northwest points.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Reeves
Texas
Farm Barn Burns In Waterloo This July
The barn of Giles Leversee, a prominent local farmer, burned along with 1600 bushels of oats and hay and other feed. Fire started from a blouse with matches in pockets, thrown and stepped on by workers during supper. Loss estimated near 5000 dollars with 1000 coverage on the buildings and 1050 on the contents.
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Waterloo
Giles Leversee
Elks Gather in Milwaukee for National Meeting
Trains arrive in Milwaukee bringing Elks from all sections for the grand national gathering. The downtown is decorated and royal entertainment is provided. While business will proceed, the social feature dominates much of the program as BPOE members anticipate a merry week.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Elks
Weather Bureau warns corn belt crop conditions critical
The weekly bulletin reports a gloomy view of the crop outlook across the corn belt. Conditions are now critical from the lake region through the central Ohio valley and west to the middle Rocky Mountain region, including much of Texas.
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Washington
Corn
The
Weather Bureau
Ksued
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Enne
Rocky Mountain
Texas
Wheat and Corn Futures Slip in Chicago Trade
Rain in the corn belt pushed September wheat down 1 34, corn 4 percent, and oats 3 4 percent this morning. Prices later rebounded, trimming losses. The day closed with corn at 55 of a cent, oats at 2 55, while yesterday’s levels were corn 59 and oats 38.
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Chicago
Fire at Columbus Junction destroys summer kitchen
Fire struck the residence of W. T. Paugh cashier of the Farmers and Merchants bank in Columbus Junction Iowa at 11 20 this morning. The blaze started in the summer kitchen and the structure was destroyed with contents likely damaged.
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Columbus Junction
W. T. Paugh
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Tee
Cardinal Gibbons Birthday Wishes From Baltimore
Prominent priests and laymen of the Baltimore archdiocese sent a cablegram to Cardinal Gibbons in Europe congratulating him on his sixty seventh birthday. It marks a rare absence from Baltimore on his birthday as he has been in frail health, and friends hope his European travels bring improvement.
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Baltimore
Catholic Archdiocese of
Cardinal Gibbons
Europe
St Mathias festival features band and refreshments
Tonight at St Mathias festival Neht refreshments and cake awaited attendees. Panachet's full band performed as Montezuma Republican notes extensive yard improvements by B. C. R. & N. workers. A new water tank is under construction and dirt dumps will cement stock pens. Freight service expansion requires larger engines on this branch immediately.
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St. Mathias
Panachet
Montezuma Republican
Fosberg Murder Trial Underway With Star Witness
Pittsfield March 23 Chief of Police Nicholson the central figure in the Fosburg prosecution was the star witness in today’s proceedings. The defense cites a burglar as the killer while the prosecution argues a family quarrel led to the shooting. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and the unclear outcome remains uncertain.
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Pittsfield
Mars
Nicholson
Fosburg
Wonung Fosburg
Fosbars
Barclara
Youne Fosbure
Fosbure
Want Sabbath Observance at Dubuque Cathedral
Father Toomey urged stronger Sabbath observance at the cathedral in Dubuque Iowa July 23. He condemned Sunday picnics and beer gardens as desecrations and asked older parishioners to support the effort. Archbishop Keane praised the reform efforts across the archdiocese.
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Dubuque
Father Toomey
Keane
St Mathias Church Hosts Tonight Band Concert and Festival
Local church St Mathias invites the community to a band concert and festival this evening. Attendees can enjoy musical performances, food stalls, and family activities on church grounds. Proceeds support parish programs and youth activities.
Letters Held Unclaimed at Muscatine Post Office
Week ending July 23 1901 at Muscatine Iowa column lists unclaimed letters in Men’s List E and Ladies’ List with names such as W Arthur W Barclay F Block Cromer Eddy Fristoe Hall Jones Meyer Myers Smith Tilles and Mrs Bell Allie Yeager. Patrons urged to call and say advertised to collect letters. P M W Roach.
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Muscatine
Iowa
E. W. Arthur
Rev. W. C. Barclay
F. W. Block
Wm. Cromer
W. S. Eddy
H. L. Fristoe
Park Hall
Jim Jones
Henry Meyer
Wm. A. Myers
Edward Smith
Chersey Tilles
Mrs. Thomas Bell
Misa Allie Yeager
Wm. Roach
P. M
Festival Tonight at St Mathias Church Grounds
Attend a pleasant evening at St Mathias church grounds with cool weather. Paudhet's full band will discourse their loveliest music and refreshments will be served.
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St. Mathias Church
Paudhet
Weather outlook for Iowa and Chicago region
Fair skies expected in Iowa and Chicago area. Warm conditions continue with a chance of local thun der storms in the western portion this afternoon or tonight. Mostly clear Wednesday with lingering heat.
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Chicago
Iowa
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