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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
4
A long list of residents and visitors attend the city convention including J. B. Downer Wilton Wm Walker Grandview Oscar Hale Wapello and Mrs M Dreier. Also notes about Miss Edith Clark Erie Pa departing for Grand Rapids and aPan American trip by Harry Edmunson and Walter Papes.
A Telegraphed list from Perry to Bedford Iowa residents shows numerous claim drawings in the Lawton and El Reno districts. Names include Walter E. Otis Reuben E. Rodgers L J Pennington Falcon Woodhouse Dora Robert and others with claimed values ranging from three thousand to ten thousand dollars.
George H. Phillips warned postal authorities of an alleged gigantic swindle involving New York circulars seeking subscriptions to a 2,000,000 pool for a September corn deal. The notices claim Phillips & Co operates conservatively and promises large profits to subscribers.
Rumors claim Iowa Central plans to acquire the North & South line into Muscatine and merge with Illinois Central. North & South officials deny any action or plans affecting their road.
Democrats in the senatorial district show unusual judgment in choosing a candidate. W. H. Hughes, former district court clerk, is poised to be the sole candidate at the convention due to his varied attainments and steady campaigning energy.
Frank the Jeweler announces a four Mandel Brothers managed auction of gems jewelry and silverware starting tomorrow at 2 p m and running each afternoon and evening until the entire stock is sold to the highest bidder regardless of value or cost
Police reveal a baby farm in a low city flats district where multiple infants died of starvation. Cases include three babies cared for by a blind husband and a sick father, four infants found in another home, and four more fostered babies dying after being placed by a private hospital. Grand jury to investigate.
Removal notice states Kerriger Bros relocate from 110 East Second Street to 309 West Seventh Street. J. P. Kerriger travels south for health. Henry F. Kerriger will continue cigar sales maintaining prior quality and service.
Monthly notice directs readers to call Callon or nearest agent for selling territory, ticket rates, time limits, and contact Jno. G. Farmer F489 A. B. C. R. & N. Ry. Cedar Rapids Ia for addresses and arrangements.
Camp Eagle Point outings end with campers chaperoned by Mrs. Hanley and Mrs. Ruckleschel returning home. Rebekah Mite Society from Davenport enjoys a day trip on the steamer W J Young Jr. A union picnic committee from multiple lodges meets to organize Weed Park event with a Yeomen delegation appointing M P Goff Dr Deemer and F W Eversmeyer as members.
Grant Rond John Reon and L O Steninger were named by the Modern Brotherhood of America to represent the order in the general committee meeting held this evening.
Adama Ga July 31 merchants of Savannah will petition the governor to refrain from interfering with the proposed Jeffries Ruhlin boxing match.
Berlin July 31 reports deny that Dowager Empress Frederick is in serious illness. The condition is described as not posing an immediate danger.
Paris July 31 King Menelik of Abyssinia is reported seriously ill and refusing all medical aid. The dispatch notes the monarch's condition and his stance on treatment amid reports from the Ethiopian capital.
The Kiowa Comanche Apache Caddo and Wichita lands in Indian Territory are opened per the president. On July 23 a Great Dock Island route home seekers excursion offers one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with a 30 day return limit. Tickets allow time to register at land offices and compete for land on the ground. Apply to a Rock Island agent or John Sebastian G P A Chicago for rates and plan details.
The Court of Honor appointed A. C. Strawn, Herman and Mrs. Greeham to represent the Court in the general committee tasked with arranging the annual picnic.
W. R. Smyth of Morning Sun spent the day in the city attending the convention advancing local business interests and networking with officials and peers.
Pittsburg July 31 The advisory board of the Amalgamated association resumed the peace appeal discussions this morning with a definite announcement expected later today Reporters were barred from the meeting Shaffer left for New York to meet trust representatives but returned to noon and joined the talks
Meetings via Bb C R N railway include the annual state convention Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Iowa brigade Uniform Bank encampment Cedar Rapids August 11 to 15 with rates from all Iowa points Triennial Conclave Knights Temp lar Louisville August 27 to 31 and National Encampment G A R Cleveland September 10 to 14 with line wide rates Pan American exposition Buffalo round trip rates from all stations Home seekers excursion tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of
Manchester July 31 The Guardian learns that John Rockefeller the oil king intends to make his home in southern England G W Brenemen of Columbus Junction attended the convention today.
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