Morgan and Gates Take Control of Great Western Rail
Reports say J. Pierpont Morgan and John W. Gates control the Chicago Great Western and plan a merger with the Kansas City Southern, with the Moores to receive both lines for the Rock Island. The Rock Island aims to extend to major cities from Canada to the Gulf, requiring five Kansas City link lines and new routes from multiple directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. Pierpont Morgan
John W. Gates
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
Kansas City Southern
Gates
Moores
Rock Island
Gulf of Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Maple Leaf
Union Pacific
Topeka
Chicago
Burlington
Cameron
St. Louis
Colorado
Rock Island and
How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs Message
Fragmentary diagnostic note mentions kidney health and a Chicago based Remedy Co. advertisement. Details are unclear yet imply a medical inquiry and an offer related to kidney care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Remedy Co
Chicago
Farm Hand Kills Girl Then Shoots Self
At Cantril Iowa 21 year old Albert Hale shot 16 year old Dora Donohue in the street and then killed himself. In fatuation and jealousy were given as motives. Hale survived the self inflicted wound and was employed by Dora’s father. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in Keosauqua region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hale
Dora Donohue
Cantril
Keosauqua
Here
Hale
Lewis Temperance Revival Yields Pledge and Unions
Lewis on June 2 reports a week of meetings led by Hon. A. C. Rankin the temperance evangelist. Over 200 residents signed the total abstinence pledge. A Loyal Citizens State Marshal club organized with leading citizens as officers and a strong white ribbon W C T U formed.
Iowa Fire Insurance Industry Report Totals
Auditor Merriam releases a yearly summary showing Iowa fire insurers writing 311,695,067 in risks and paying 2,652,707 in losses. Mutual and joint stock groups report 91,253,782 in risks with 458,362 losses, all companies total losses 4,111,069, fees 48,207, taxes 197,074, and cumulative state receipts from 1892 totaling 1,398,627 in taxes. The 1892 onward totals include 2,161,614 in premiums for fire companies and 2,707,046 for others, with grand totals at 5,148,246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Merriam
Iowa
Iown Fire
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St. Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway places tickets on sale at very low rates to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Minnesota resorts with return valid to Oct. 31. The Minnesota resorts offer fine fishing and healthful recreation, urging travelers to consult Iowa Central agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Iowa Central
Heaviest Rainstorm of the Year Hits Burlington
A heavy rainstorm struck Burlington Iowa on Sunday morning causing crop and home damage. Estimated rainfall ranged from six to eight inches while the Mississippi River rose about a foot in twelve hours and continued to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Mississippi
Wreck on Northwestern rear sleeper derailed near Cedar Rapids
A Northwestern rear sleeper derailed at Otis near Cedar Rapids last night injuring ten passengers. One man, Captain Cook of San Francisco, was possibly fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern
Otis
Captain Cook
San Francisco
Special low rail rates for Muscatine residents announced
Mr. C. M. Gould, ticket agent of the B., C. R. & N. railway, has authority from headquarters to offer special low fares for the people of Muscatine and vicinity. Call on or write him to save on travel to any destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine
Railroad war erupts in Oskaloosa over gauge change
In Oskaloosa Iowa on Sunday June 2 about a hundred workers from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Iowa Central laid track to secure the right of way amid tense excitement but no violence. The dispute ties to Burlington's plan to widen the gauge from narrow to broad between Burlington and Oskaloosa as more facilities are sought in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa Central
Burlington Road
Burlington
Sixty third Annual Meeting of Iowa Congregationalists
The Iowa State Association of Congregational churches holds its 63rd annual meeting June 3–6 in Des Moines at Plymouth church. Delegates from each church attend along with many visitors after the date shift from May 20–23 due to the G A R encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association
Des Moines
Iowa State Association of Congregational Churches
New Plymouth
Iowa
West Liberty Notes and Local Happenings in June
Miss Marie Scott leaves for Davenport for two weeks of visiting friends. Robert Jelly visits from Iowa City, spending time with his mother Mrs S E Jelly. W S C ladies host cake ice cream and strawberries to raise funds for the soldier's monument, pledges near six hundred dollars. Rev G W Burch urged crowd at Dec oration Day to support the Soldiers Monument. Rev George Furnas preaches baccalaureate at Springdale for high school graduates. Maud Whitacre travels to Iowa City for eye treatment likely a month. Muscatine baseball defeat sparks local pride. Sunday morning rain triggers fire at Mrs C H Briggs home East Fourth Street. quick alarm and fire observed in chimney. second Sunday fire in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Marie Scott
Davenport
Robert Jelly
Iowa City
S. E. Jelly
West Fourth Street
W. Su. C
Soldier's Monument Fund
G. W. Burch
George Furnas
Springdale
Maud Whitacre
East Sixth Street
Muscatine
Briggs
C. H. Briggs
East Fourth Stret
Change in Time and Improved Service on Iowa Central
On and after June sixth the Iowa Central railway will run sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis. The service will be faster and improved from all points on the line to St Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa _ Central
Deaths in May City Records Show Eighteen Fatalities
City records list eighteen May deaths with ages and causes including epilepsy senility pneumonia apoplexy drowning peritonitis and membranous croup. Notable ages span infants to elderly with multiple infectious and organ failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Young
Joseph Lessig
Ellen O'Melia
Eliza Kester
Apo
Lamb
Charles C. Heller
Martha Parvin
Helen Seldnitz
James T. Nicholson
Hilda Lemkau
Wilhelmina Fredericks
Johanna Gott
Meat Situation At Stake Prompts Widespread Debate
The phrase signals a broad public discussion over meat policy with many parties weighing risks and benefits. It points to concerns about supply, ethics, and economic impact as stakeholders call for action or restraint.
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Taber
MPO. CO
Peoria, al
Apa Rog Island
Morgan
Great West
Ern
Lewis’ Temperance Revival
A. C. Rankin
Sterling Remedy Coo
New York
Iowa Central and
Muscatine Electric
Grand Opera House
New Panitorium
Wheeler
H. M. Bartlett
East Fourth
Bartlett Bros
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Moler Barber College
Katherine A. Hayes
Cherry St
Berlitz and
Rosenthal
Nellie Elizabeth Robertson
F. W. Root
Third Street
West
Renovators
Chas. Zelner
Corneroth and
Mulberry
Society
K. P
J. Mackey
Sachem
F. A. Johnson
C. of
Masonic
G. A. Riemcke
Washington
M. EB. H. BP
Geo. C. Winn
DE Molay Commandery
K. T
Geo. B. Jackson
C. W. H. McCoy
I. O. O. F. Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speers
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Ap Mw
Eltman
Crouch
Mull
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Hall
A. J. Barger
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
J. H. Cosgrove
Sue Browning
Fagle Lodge
Ball
Second Street
Howe
E. M. Dolsen
K. Oo
M. Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Asthalter
Iowa Avenue
E. G. O'Brien
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Asthauer Building
Emma Sterneman
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Hall
M. EF. C
Sally McCoskry
M. R
Frances Rosenbaum
Co. E. S. Electa
EF. C
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec'y
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Stock
C. Somee
J. A. Leyda
Ancient Order of the Red Cross
Assembly Hall
Ir. C. J. Hackett
Wm. Peiper
Josephine Hackett
Fraternal Brotherhood of the World
G. A. R. Hall
J. J. Webb
J. H. Connor
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
W. W. Millett
A. C. Hopkinson
S. G. Stein
Pine Street
Ff. Giesenhaus
Bera
F. Giesenhaus
East
J. M. Butler
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of
M. A. Barr
Swan's
4Th St
F. Metcalf
M. D
Sturgeon
Hershey State Bank
Old Telephone No
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
West Third Street
Attorneys AT Law
Louise Eversmeyer
Notary Pie Lic
Muscatine, Iowa
Clymer A. Coldren
East Seond Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Carskaddan
BURK
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan and Collection
Iowa Avenue and
G. M. Titus
B. V. Jac Titus & Jackson
Scott Richman
E. F. Richman
Richman & Richman
H. Jayne
W. Hofman
Jayne & Hoffman
P. Ingham
J. W. Eells
Fast Second Street
State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange
Second St. Muscatine, la
W. Francis
Henry Jayns
L. G. Burnett
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Nershey
Henry Jayne
L G. Burnett
First National Bank
D. V. Jackson
M. Hughes
G. Stein
J. B. Dougherty
Chas, Paga
F. P. Sawyer
Theo. Martin
Alice Shoemaker
Charles Pohlman
Clara Doering
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
BK. P
Muscatine Savings Bank
Chas. Page
Capital
Pater
Oiéart Agenes
Pace
Munn & Co
Scientific American
MURN
Washimeton
East Second Street
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