Does Not Kill the Oleo Trade Opinion Divides on Reasons
The House Agriculture Committee filed majority and minority reports on the Groat oleomargarine bill. The majority argues fraud thrives due to imitations of butter and high profits, while the minority defends oleomargarine as wholesome and supports safeguards rather than crushing the industry.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Henry
Connecticut
Chandler
Columbia College
Barker
University of Pennsylvania
Committee On Agriculture
Storm Strikes Fort Dearborn Causing Heavy Damage
A Tuesday night storm damaged Fort Dearborn with a bolt striking Thomas Ferguson residence injuring Jennie Ferguson and another daughter. The same bolt burned out a lamp and knocked out the power house generator and wires for the light and power company, resulting in losses exceeding $50,000.
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Fort Dearborn
Thos. Ferguson
Jennie Ferguson
the Light and Power Company
Goebel murder warrant cited by Indiana man
Indianapolis June 1 W 8 Taylor now in Martinsville confirmed a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with the Goebel murder He said he received private advice to this effect and that rapid developments will not alter his future plans Also London report quotes Henry W Lucey M P regarding Andrew Carnegie's wealth claims at 200000000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Taylor
Martinsville
Goebel
Carnegie
New York
Henry W. Lucey
M. P
The
Tribune
London
Andrew Carnegie
Plumbers Drown in Lake Minnetonka Capsize
John E. Tuxton and John Ebert of Minneapolis drowned when their boat capsized in Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka Tuesday night. F. A. Sieverkop, also aboard, was rescued.
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St. Paul
John E. Tuxton
John Ebert
Minneapolis
Crystal Bay
Lake Minnetonka
F. A. Sieverkop
Supreme Court Upholds Sunday Baseball Ban in Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court sustains the law prohibiting Sunday baseball and reverses a $2000 libel judgment won by Sheriff Schougale against Rev. John Sweet. New trial ordered as Sweet’s letter accused the sheriff of perjury and resignation demand. Justice Grant authored the opinion endorsing sheriff duties to enforce the anti Sunday ball playing.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Scougale
Shiawassee County
John Sweet
M. E
Owosso
Sehougale
Sweet
Schougale
Sensational suit filed by Mrs. Alice Stewart in Shelbyville
Mrs. Alice Stewart sues her husband Dr. James K. Stewart and their son Arthur for 25000 damages alleging conspiracy to desert her after an incendiary fire at their Fairland home left her burned and confined, a lunacy commission declaring insanity, and a years long fraudulent transfer of property while she was in an Indianapolis asylum under guard.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Alice Stewart
Stewart
James K. Stewart
Arthur
Fairland
F. E. Ray
T. S. Jones
Justice Catteson
Mazee
Trempealeau Man Arrested for Embezzlement Charge
William Patterson of Trempealeau arrested on embezzlement charges after collecting funds for W M Allen and not reporting them. He claimed a burglary stole the money, but delayed notifying his employer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
William Patterson
Trempealeau
W. M. Allen
Patterson
Allen
Davenport to Host Western Illinois Iowa Peace Demonstration
Davenport and surrounding towns prepare for a large unity event after word that Boer peace envoys will attend. Ex-Mayor Baker leads organizing committee with plans for a monster demonstration featuring speakers Lentz and Governor Lind from Minnesota, plus Webster Davis and other notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Baker
Illinois
Iowa
Lentz
Lind
Minnesota
Webster Davis
Amalga mated Association elects Shaffer president
Indianapolis June 1 The Amalga mated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers adjourned with T. J. Shaffer elected president and John Williams secretary. A new scale calls for a 10 percent actual advance, amounting to 5 percent on card rate and the same on the scale of prices for the coming year. Washington June 1 Surgeon General Sternberg says Otis arrival will be brief with quarantine pass once fumigation and contact checks are complete. Wayne Michigan June 1 Michigan Central railroad resumes water bore to strike flow.
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Indianapolis
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
T. J. Shaffer
John Williams
Washington
Sternberg
Otis
San Francisco
Wayne, Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Owosso bans bicycle riding on sidewalks
The Owosso common council on June 1 passed an ordinance forbidding riding bicycles on sidewalks. The measure aims to improve pedestrian safety and curb sidewalk traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso, Mich
Common Council
Harper Party Meets Russian Ruler On University Chair
President Harper of the University of Chicago and delegates including Dr Crane and Chicago figures visited St. Petersburg May 27 to Paris for discussions on a Russian literature chair. The czar received them cordially at the Tsarskoe Selo palace, praised the endowment, and said it would strengthen U.S.–Russia friendship. They were feted at luncheon before returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. R. Harper
University of Chicago
R. Crane
Martin Ryerson
Charles L. Hutchinson
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Paris
University
Salix parade outburst leads to apology and potential removal
In Salix Iowa on Memorial Day C E Schmidt a railway station agent shouted To hell with America during the parade. The marshal pursued him and later he surrendered and apologized publicly at the post office. Some urged tar and feathers but calm heads prevailed with a possible removal action pending. New York health board grapples with quarantine for ship Newlin from South America and cargo discharge off Liberty Island. Springfield hosts Southdown Breeders elect officers. Boer envoys to visit June 10 in Springfield with plans for a grand reception.
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Salix
C. E. Schmidt
Sioux City
New York
Health Board
Newlin
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Liberty Island
To Cure Constipation Forever
An advertisement asserts Cascarets Candy Cathartic cures constipation and offers a full refund if it fails. The copy emphasizes guaranteed relief and money-back assurance to entice purchases.
Okoboji Spirit Lakes booklet offers hotel rates
Cedar Rapids promotional note invites readers to request a descriptive booklet on Okoboji and Spirit Lakes. It extols the area as ideal for outings, notes private cottages and hotels along the shores, and promises rates for hotels and boarding houses, urging prompt request before supplies run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okoboji
Spirit Lakes
Jno
G. Farmer
N. Ry
Cedar Rapids
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Advertises Quick Relief
An old-time drug advertisement promotes Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as a fast remedy for lung trouble and consumption. It claims safety for children and offers 25 and 50 cent sizes with urging to ask any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Childdren
Masonic Lodges Schedule By Full Moon
OWA Lodge No 2 meets on or before the full moon under W M Prrcurotta with Secretary MorGan. Waykeye Lodge No 49 meets on Tuesday before full moon led by W M Summ eer G Shafnit with Secretary Eversmeyer. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes Friday before full moon led by M E H P Riemcke with Winn as Secretary. J E Molay Council No 1 K T holds conclave Wednesday after full moon led by E C Mikesell with Dr Lezorre as Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWA
J. Prrcurotta
W. M
K. T
M. L. Mikesell
E. C
G. D. Lezorre
E. S
L. E. GresLer
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Muscatine Camp meets weekly at Olds Block
Muscatine Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen of America holds its regular meetings Tuesday evenings at New Man Hall in Olds Block. Frank Gould serves as vice commander and Clay Kneese as clerk.
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Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
New Man Hall
Olds’ Block
Frank Gould
V. C. Clay Kneese
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
H. Coscrove
G. W. Coverston
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
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Lewis
J. B. Lewis Company
Boston
Cypress
Woodlawn
Riley
Aliev
Culver
Cypress Addition
John J. Havercamp
Dillaway’s Crockery Store
F. A. Neidig
East 2d St
Michigan Supreme Court
Sues
ST. Louis
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Department
Waukesha
Bridget Laughlin
College Avenue
Loers
Amalgamated
General Otis
DR. Harper and the Czar
Chicago University
America
Gardless
Springfield
Mls
Jerome A. Leland
Ills
John G. Springer
Springfield, Ill
Als
Caldwell
Chew
California
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Great Rock Island
Denver and
Rio Grande
Rio Grande Western
Southern Pacific
John Sebastian
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Society
Masonic
M. W. OF
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
S. E. Fox
R. C. Schenck
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. Coster
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
Sagle Lodge
Second Street
S. R. Amlong
M. W
Muscatine Homestead No. 336
Maccabee Hall
Fisch
East Second Street
M. P. Gorr
Scr
Browning
Redman Hall
Shammo Hall
P. m
Muscatine
Isch's
H. Pack
Carpmander
Harn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Mary E. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Woodman Gall
Q. T. Howard
Pres
E Fry
Bankers’ Union OF the World
First National Bank
O. L. Peyeatt
N. W. Meyers
Thos. Brown
Glymer A. Coldren
John M. Kemble
Ineaere
J. W. McKee
Bramworth’s Drug Store
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson 4 CO. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Room
Old’s
Iowa Ave
2D St
Carskaddan
W. D. Burke
Carskaddan & Burk
LAW
Muscatine, Iowa
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
G. M. Titus
D. W. Jackson
Titus & Jackson
Attorneys AT Law
Jayne
Orr Jayne
Hoffman
Scott Richman
E. F. Richman
Richman & Richman
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
West Third Street
DR. J. 8. Kulp
Second Stree Cook
Musser & Co.'s Bank
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