Flood Relief Steams In With Sixty Five Rescued Passengers
Kansas City Missouri June 3 The Missouri River stands at 34.4 feet with rain and showers continuing The worst danger has passed and relief work proceeds Six seven refugees were brought in on a steamer from the Randolph end of the Milwaukee railroad bridge south of Kansas City Most rescued were from Burlington trains from Chicago St Joseph and Grand Island damaged by flood The Burlington train was formerly thought lost.
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Randolph
Milwaukee Railroad
Here
Burlington
Chicago
St. Joseph
Grand Island
Victoria Ebeerhart Dies at Old Age
Mrs. Victoria Ebeerhart passed away after a long life. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
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Victoria Ebeerhart
Farmers Suffer Damage Across Muscatine County From Flood
Flooded Pike Township acres west of Nichols will be idle this season as excessive rains create widespread crop loss. In Lake and Seventy Six townships and across the river, corn stands remain stunted and weeds threaten yields with no immediate relief expected. Mrs. Victoria Eberhart dies at 84 after long illness in Muscatine. Funeral at St Mathias church.
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Pike Township
Nichols
Bluffs
John Nicola
Sweetland Township
Muscatine
Lake and
F. M. Witter
Mississippi
Illinois
Muscatine County
Illionis
Feud Spat Sparks Gunfire at Jackson Jail
About fifty shots were fired at the Jackson jail last night during a feud flare up but no one was injured. Soldiers failed to locate the shooters and the day’s order transferring the trials of Jett and White to Morgan county was rescinded and entered here.
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Jackson
Jett
White
Morgan County
Fond du Lac council favors title change for church
The Fond du Lac diocesan council of the Episcopal church in session here declares in favor of changing the church title from Protestant Episcopal to the American Catholic Church.
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Fond du Lac. Wis
Fond du Lac
The
Episcopal Church
Train from Des Moines and St Paul Break Flood Tieup
The first Wabash train from Des Moines and St Paul to reach St Louis since the flood arrived after being stuck in a cornfield near Clarkson Iowa for three days.
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Des Des Moines
Wabash
St. Louis
Des Moines
St. Paul
Clarkson
Roosevelt Visits Lincoln Douglas Debate Site
President Roosevelt arrived in Freeport from Dubuque and toured the spot where Lincoln and Douglas argued. He spoke from the courthouse steps, praising Lincoln and his supporters and declaring Lincoln’s speeches endure beyond all others. He praised Lincoln as the greatest orator in history.
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Roosevelt
Dubuque
Lincoln
Douglas
Court House
Bank firm A. E. Ames & Co. collapses with 19 million in liabilities
The Toronto based banking and brokerage house A. E. Ames & Co. has closed after recording nominal liabilities exceeding 19 000 000. The failure stems from sharp declines in Canadian securities heavily traded on New York and Boston as well as local and Montreal exchanges.
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Toronto
Ont
A. E. Ames & Co
New York
Boston
Montreal
Hope for General McCook in Dayton Paralysis Case
General Alexander McCook of Washington remains in Dayton after a paralysis attack while visiting his daughter. The condition is unchanged, though hope for recovery is not abandoned.
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Dayton
Alexander McCook
Washington
St. Louis Prepares for Imminent Flood Threat
St Louis engages in strenuous defenses as the approaching flood endangers the city. Officials organize barriers and relief plans while residents brace for possible inundation.
Mississippi River Hits 31 Foot Mark In St Louis
The Mississippi River reached 31 feet this morning in St Louis with experts predicting 36 feet. Floodwaters extended to Broadway three blocks from the levee and many families have been displaced in North St Louis as authorities warn of further damage. Conditions at Topeka are reported much better.
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Sippi
Kaw River Crest Fails in Topeka and Floodwide Destruction
The Kaw river dropped forty inches in twenty four hours and remains swift through Topeka as many buildings collapse hourly. In Kansas City Kansas officials caution about possible corpses in lower stories while the Missouri Pacific bridge is reported carried away but still visible from fog bound bluffs.
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Topeka
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Kaw River
Kansas City
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Bluffs
Missouri-Pacific
Market Dispatch Chicago Wheat Corn and Livestock Update
Special market dispatch shows Chicago prices for Wheat July to Sep futures with fractional gains, Corn and Oats steady to higher, Park and Lard quotes mixed. Hogs and Cattle receipts at Chicago indicate open to lower and weak closes, with light, mixed, and heavy hogs priced. Omaha and Minneapolis/Liverpool summaries note mixed cattle, hog, and wheat movements and daily clearances.
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Chicago
Texas
Arequiah Disaster Brings Seventy Eight Drowningsoff Chilean Coast
A Valparaiso dispatch reports the Pacific Navigation steamer Arequiah sinking in a two day gale off the Chilean coast. Eighty people aboard, including passengers and crew, are lost as wreckers process the harbor and city suffer extensive damage.
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London
Eng
Valparaiso
Chili
Pacific Navigation Company
Arequiah
Miners Threaten Strike In Wilkesbarre Coal Dispute
Wilkesbarre PA June 3 miners threaten to strike over拒 refuse representation on the anthracite board of conciliation. Meetings are held today to decide if a strike will be called and tie up hard coal output.
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Wilkesbarre
Anthracite Board of
Bridges Receive Quick Attention From Iowa Towns
Across the Iowa River at Columbus Junction the water fell six inches by morning as Rock Island crews repaired the east bridge approach. The county bridge to Fredonia River and nearby hog back bridge at Wapello are noted, with several families displaced. In Brighton repairs to the Skunk River bridge are near completion, with traffic expected this afternoon or tonight. Eldon reports 200 workers repairing two miles of track west of town. three days to restore service as river levels drop and the railroad bridge remains solid.
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Charles Braunsworth
Iowa
Rock Island
J. B. McElwain
A. Jennings
Frank Abram
Columbus Junction
Fredonia River
Wapello
Brighton
Skunk River
Eldon
Rock Island Railroad
Will Open Scott House Hotel In Muscatine
Ira J. Godfrey of Spickard Missouri arrived to take charge of the Scott House at town avenue and Third street Muscatine. He plans to open the hotel about June 15 with remodeling to regain its lost prestige and please patrons.
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Ira J. Godfrey
Spickard
Muscatine
Scott
Towa Avenue
Third Street
Poison Plot Alleged Against Queen Draga of Servia
A Vienna report claims an attempt to poison Queen Draga of Servia was made in her meals but foiled by a forewarning. The king’s chef was later found dead by suicide with a bullet in his heart.
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Vienna
Germany
Draga
Servia
Range of Prices on Bonds and Securities
Quotations on leading stocks and securities on the New York Stock Exchange at today's closing. The report lists the range in prices for bonds and equities as traded, reflecting daily market movement and investor activity.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Repairing Switch Forces Block at Iowa Avenue Corner
A force repaired the Citizens' railway switch at the Iowa avenue and Second street corner causing no traffic delays. A transfer system rerouted cars from Park Place and the fair grounds to meet South Muscatine and the cemetery lines at the corner. Watered traffic resumed with no delay.
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Citizens’ Railway Company
Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Park Place
Fair Grounds
South Muscatine
Cemetery
Gardner and Root to fight for light heavyweight title
Chicago reports George Gardner and Jack Root were matched last night to box for the world light heavyweight championship at Fort Erie Canada on July 4 afternoon.
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Chicago
George Gardner
Jack Root
Fort Erie
Canada
Reed Leaves $431000 in Personal Property in New York
Former Speaker Thomas B Reed left 431099 in personal property in New York state, a report by appraisers appointed by the surrogate's court indicates. The discovery details the value of Reed's estate and the figures reflect the assets assessed in the state.
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New York
Thomas B. Reed
Champions Hose Company Elects Financial Secretary
The Champion Hose Hook and Ladder company held a city hall meeting last evening. President L A Benniger presided as the regular business agenda was completed. Harry Stevenson was elected financial secretary to succeed William Scholten, who resigned.
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Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
L. A. Benninger
Harry Stevenson
William Scholten
Major McLaughlin Opens Utah Reservation for Settlement
Salt Lake City June 3 Major James McLaughlin representing the government says a treaty with Utah Indians will open 1 250 000 acres of reservation land to settlement in October 1904.
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Salt Lake
Utah
James McLaughlin
Weather outlook for Iowa plus solar times
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible light showers in the south and west portions. Sun rises at 4 18 a m and sets at 7 19 p m with the moon setting at 12 38 a m.
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Chicago
Moon
Maple Street Fortified Against River After Storm
A large force and seven teams repair Maple street where flood damage washed away the road. Crout and sand are filling about two hundred feet of street, work begun yesterday by Street Commissioner Freers. By night the danger point should be secured.
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Maple Street
Freers
Thieves Loot a Bank at Vesta in Minnesota
Redwood Falls Minnesota June 3 The Gold Stabeck bank at Vesta was dynamited last night. Twenty five hundred dollars in currency and twenty six thousand dollars in notes were stolen.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
Vesta
Fear Lies Over Waters Fall in Des Moines and Ottumwa
Flood warnings rise as rising waters threaten Des Moines and Ottumwa. Officials urge residents to evacuate low-lying areas and monitor updates for rapidly changing conditions. Damaging rainfall accelerates river crests, prompting shelter openings. Local teams deploy sandbag defenses and rescue crews staff patrols.
Chicago Fire Engine Procured to Relieve the Flood Safety
Des Moines river recedes in Ottumwa and surrounding towns as water protection improves. A fire engine from Chicago pumps Ottumwa Courier basement to resume publishing. Rail lines repair efforts continue along Burlington and Milwaukee routes while disease decimates relief efforts for the homeless.
Rock Island Train Wreck at Alta Fatality Reported
Rock Island passenger train from Rock Island wrecks at Alta. John Snyder of Henry Alabama is fatally injured. Several others seriously hurt. Cause identified as a broken axle.
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Peoria
Rock Island
Alta
Jno
Snyder
Henry, al
Western Union Offers Free Telegram Aid for Flood Sufferers
Western Union Telegraphs superintendent F H Tubbs orders Muscatine manager Henry W Metzger to accept free telegrams from organized committees aiding flood victims. The offer eliminates thousands in costs and leverages wires that reach every affected area nationwide.
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F. H. Tubbs
Western Union Telegraph Company
Henry W. Metzger
Muscatine
Western Union Company
Western Union
United States
Aunt of Muscatine Parties Dies in St. Louis
Word received in Muscatine reports the death of Mrs. F. L. Smucker at her St. Louis home at 4 a.m. Monday. Her niece Mrs. J. A. Stephens had gone to St. Louis for her illness, and Mrs. Smucker was also aunt to Mrs. Robert Thompson and Mrs. Theron Thompson of Muscatine.
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Missouri City
F. L. Smucker
St. Louis
J. A. Stephens
Smucker
Robert Thompson
Theron Thompson
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