Flood wrecks Rock Island lines threaten Skunk river bridge
Special reports from Washington and Eldon Iowa describe 150 feet of Brighton track washed away, the Skunk river bridge at risk of failure, and the Des Moines river bridge near Eldon under threat. Rail service crippled as farmers lose crops and a man, Henry Kuntz, drowns near the creek.
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Brighton
Eldon
Des Moines
Washington
Rock Island
Skunk River
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines Valley Division
Wapello
Muskrat Lake
Iowa
Big River Bridge in Columbus Junction Threatened by Flood
Flood waters rise and endanger the Big River Bridge at Columbus Junction with water standing still. Panic and concern grip residents as authorities issue warnings and monitor the structure amid the Bay of Hope imagery.
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Tri-County
Jefferson, Henry
Washington Counties
Water Rising Flood Threatens Towns Across Midwest
Reports from Columbus Junction Iowa and Keokuk and St. Louis warn of rising rivers threatening bridges levees and crops. Rail lines water works fail and fire risk grows as forecasts predict stages near thirty four feet within days with widespread property damage and possible loss of life.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Central West
Frankenfield
St. Louis
Mississippi
Keokuk
Missouri
Vast Mississippi Des Moines flood center six miles wide
Keokuk and Alexandria face a six mile wide flood corridor with hundreds seeking safety on roofs and in trees. Des Moines reports improving levels as water falls yet hospitals remain full and other towns suffer damage in Ottumwa Bentonsport Bonaparte Farmington. Governor Cummins plans to borrow money instead of calling an extra legislative session.
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Keokuk
Alexandria
Clark County
Missouri
Mississippi
Des Moines
Cummins
Young Woman Julia Davis Dies in Wapello
Miss Julia Davis, a well known young woman of Wapello Iowa and daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Davis, died last night at her home. She has relatives in Muscatine.
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Julia Davis
Wapello
E. P. Davis
Muscatine
Flood Over Topeka and Lincoln as River Falls
Topeka reports the river falling slowly with about 700 refugees still trapped in large buildings awaiting rescue. Two refugees died last night from exposure and the known dead and missing reach thirty eight. Lincoln notes showers continue but the flood has ended with damage running into millions across the state.
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Topeka
Kan
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Kansas City
Missouri River
Cyclone Ravages Gainesville Georgia Killing Dozens
A violent cyclone swept Gainesville Georgia yesterday, killing about eighty and injuring sixty as it struck within two minutes from a clear sky. Homes and buildings were leveled, debris rained down, and residents were hurled by the wind.
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices and Receipts
Market dispatch notes hogs receipts 15 000 with prices from 5 40 to 6 50 per cwt light to heavy. Cattle receipts 5 590 with Beeves 4 20 to 5 50 cows 1 70 to 4 85 Texas 4 00 to 4 60 stockers 2 70 to 4 60. Sheep receipts 7 000 with prices rising to strong close. Visible supply shows wheat down 2 683 000 corn up 490 000 oats down 637 000. Weather fore casts predict showers in several states.
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Texas
Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Fugitives From Argentine Line Suffer In Stricken Kansas City
Reporter J W Thomas reports dire conditions in Kansas City Kansas as fifteen thousand destitute people are cared for in churches halls and municipal buildings. 500 to 600 refugees are sick groceries are gone and looting continues amid relief struggles and fuel shortages.
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Convention Hall
Not Many Cases Filed for Hearing in June Term
The June term opened with Judge D W Jackson noting a light docket. Over a dozen cases were disposed of this morning and afternoon, with many set for trial including Neschwetz vs Hirsch and several city and railroad company disputes. Fulliam case compromised and dismissed at defendant costs. other docket dispositions listed.
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District Court
D. W. Jackson
Jackson
Neschwetz
Hirsch
Benj. Chambliss Estate
McCollum
Baldwin
Muscatine Improvement and Manufacturing Company
Goldsber
Cooper
James
Vail
Fruitland Township
Dyer
Fulliam
J. D. Fulliam
City of
Muscatine
James Harrington
James J. Harrington
Ida Slight
Harry Slight
E. F. Jackbert
American Insurance Co
Equity
J. D. Fulham
Muscatine County
Martha A. Ady
Mary Agnes Pritchard
I. A. Nichols
Salina Anna Meyers
Sarah E. Weitman
Fannie C. Hadley
R. B. Huff
Coldren & McKee
Chris. Ludi
John Loog
Royal Pearl Button Co
Tena Boston Et al
Democrats Sweep Cook County Judicial Race
In Cook county eighteen candidates ran in the judicial election and Democrats won fourteen seats while Republicans took four. Defeated Republican candidate included Judge Elbridge Hanecy, noted as a close ally of Congressman Lorimer.
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Chicago
Cook County
Elbridge Hanecy
Lorimer
Roosevelt Speaks on Citizenship in Flooded Iowa Stop
President Roosevelt arrived by special train at Denison Iowa after an overnight ride through floodwaters. He delivered a speech from a stand on the topic Good Citizenship, introduced by Secretary Shaw.
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Denison
Shaw
Denison, Ka
Roosevelt
Labor tensions ease as Chicago strikes wind down
Chicago reports a easing labor climate with big eateries showing willingness to sign the scale and several railroads agreeing to the freight handlers’ terms. The laundry strike is near settlement, signaling a broader resolution to recent labor unrest.
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Chicago
Lost Magnate's Body Recovered in Montana Mountains
Remains of B. F. Egen Superintendent of the Great Northern railroad were found in Montana mountains after going missing on November 4 during a hunting trip.
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Montana
B. F. Egan
Great Northern
Belton
Mont
B. F. Egen
Great Northern Railroad
Van Sant to Quit Politics in Minnesota
Governor E. R. Van Sant of Minnesota announces he will not seek re election and will retire from politics at the end of his current term.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
R. van Sant
Boy Drowns on White River Steamer City of Idaho
Henry Kennedy, son of Mr and Mrs O H Kennedy of Muscatine, fell overboard from the steamer City of Idaho on the White River Arkansas and drowned. The tragedy occurred Saturday about 3 PM. The Kennedy family left Muscatine in November 1901.
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Henry Kennedy
O. H. Kennedy
Muscatine
City
Idaho
White River
Arkansas
Mattie Robinson
East Fifth Street
Kennedy
Drill Team from Columbus Junction Arrives for Woodmen Parade
The Columbus Junction Camp Modern Woodmen of America drill team and several Woodmen from the area arrived in the city on the Firefly for an eight o'clock parade. Members include captain J. W. Miller and 16 others. additional attendees from Wilton and West Liberty expected to join the Woodman procession.
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Columbus Junction Camp
Woodmen of America
J. W. Miller
P. Armbright
L. May
F. Oger
J. C. Bollenbach
E. Micker
T. Henderson
D. Foster
E. Schaefer
Woodman
Range of Prices on Leading New York Stocks
New York June 2 closing prices show the range in the top stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the business day.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Weather for Iowa Showers Tonight and Wednesday
Iowa forecast calls for showers tonight and likely Wednesday. Sun up at 4 19, sunset 7 18, moon set 1 11 55 p m.
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Chicago
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Mr. Kuntz
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Bay of Hope
Columbus Junction
Iowa River
Cedar River
Lowie
la Crosse, Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota Bluffs
Keokuk, Ia
the Bottoms
Alexandria, Mo
Mississippi River
Saw, Ill
United States
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Bentonsport
Bonaparte
Farmington
Topeka and
Nebras
South
Gaines
Ville, Georgia
Gainesville, Ga
Timate
H. J. Toher & Co
H. F. McKay
Weather Forecast
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Indiana
Kansas
O . le Bars
Kansas City, Mo
J. W. Thomas
Fort Leavenworth
River
Tucker
Cohn
Toohey
City of Muscatine
R. I. & P. Railroad Company
Norris
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Federlein
See
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Eis
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R. L & P. Railroad Company
Demurrer
Hanecy
Magnate
Atchison
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U S. Steel
B.R.T
Manhbin
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