Iowa Second District Holds Allison Lead In Primary
Early returns from Iowa’s second district show Republican support for Allison building a solid majority over Cummins and Garst performing strongly in several counties. DeArmand loses badly with only two counties carried, while Johnson, Scott, and other counties tilt toward Allison, Garst, and Walsh in scattered results.
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Davenport
Iowa
Allison Republicans
Cummins
Allison
Carroll
Garst
Hamilton
Clinton County
Iowa County
DeArmand
Walsh
Johnson County
Scott County
Senator Allison
Allisons Surge in Iowa Primaries Across State
Returns from Iowa reveals strong support for Allison in governor races and Senate contest. Carroll secures Republican governor nomination with Clarke likely lieutenant governor. Several congressional races show Republican advances. Prouty defeats Hull in several counties. Cummins leads in some counties, with mixed results across districts.
Local Man John W Lowry Dies of Heart Cancer
John W. Lowry, 65, of Muscatine but resident here for 22 years, died at his home this morning of cancer of the heart. Born January 26, 1843 in Ohio, he lived in Wisconsin and Ohio before settling in Muscatine. He is survived by his wife Katherine Wales Lowry and two sons Albert J. Lowry and Frank Lowry, plus three siblings. Funeral arrangements remain incomplete.
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John W. Lowry
Fifth and
Cedar Streets
Muscatine
John Lowry
Ohio
Wisconsin
Katherine Wales
Washington
Forington
Musecatine
Albert J. Lowry
Fuller Street
Frank
Sunnyside
Wash
Dave
Council Bluffs
Elias
Washington, Ia
Mary Erwin
Near Washington
Lowry
Divorce Actions Filed in District Court
Kate McBride was granted a divorce from Charles McBride by Judge Jackson. Helen Neibert sought a divorce from John Neibert Jr with the case called and default entered against the defendant.
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Kate McBride
Charles McBride
Jackson
District Court
Helen Neibert
John Neibert, Jr
Gambling ban eyed to end long New Orleans racing season
Baton Rouge June 3 A bill from the joint judiciary committee favors prohibition of book making and other gambling at race tracks. If passed the measure would abolish a lengthy racing season that has characterized the winter in New Orleans for years.
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Baton Rouge
Joint Judiciary Committee of the
House of Representatives
New Orleans
LU.OF Lodge 10 Holds Memorial Services
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows local lodge recounts officer elections for the coming term with Charles Hawkins named Noble Grand and Kempton to speak. Memorial services for deceased members set for Sunday at 2:30 PM at the hall with Rev. A J Kempton delivering the address. Graves will be decorated Sunday morning by a committee and Rebekah lodge and Prairie Encampment members are invited. Officers elected include Noble Grand Charles Hawkins Vice Noble Grand M F Eaton Secretary Henry Heinz Treasurer Dr C J Hackett.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
A. J. Kempton
First Baptist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Prairie
Noble Grand
Charles Hawkins
M. F. Eaton
Henry Heinz
C. J. Hackett
Bank Teller Commits Suicide in City Bank Basement
New York January 3 Charles T Muir paying teller at the Forty second street branch of the Corn Exchange Bank killed himself in the bank basement. Police reported no motive given and a note was not found. The death occurred during bank business hours drawing a crowd. Local authorities opened an inquiry.
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New York
Charles T. Muir
Forty-second Street
Corn Exchange Bank
Roosevelt Narrow Escape While Riding Near Washington
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt were riding near Rock Creek when a new horse reared and toppled into the creek. The president slipped from the saddle but avoided injury beyond a wetting and remounted to continue riding before returning home.
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Washington, D. C
Brant Wins Out In Johnson County Returns
Johnson county results show Brant winning for senator by about 30 votes while Stapleton trails by about 100. Republican Dawson is nominated for congress unanimously, while Democrat Walsh leads De Armand for congress by roughly 700 votes.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Allison
Cummins
Carroll
Garst
Hamilton
Murphy
Clarke
Dawson
Congress
Walsh
De-Armand
Brant
Stapleton
American in the race at Epsom Derby
Epsom Downs Derby winner was Signorinetta by Chabcureaux out of Signorina ridden by American jockey Maher. Primer placed second and Llangwynn third for Barclay Walker with eighteen horses running.
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London
Epsom Downs
E. Ginistrellis
Signorinetta
Chabcureaux
Signorina
Duke of Portland
Llangwn
Barclay Walker
Maher
Cannon Tour Abandoned As Party Heads Home
The automobile tour of Speaker Cannon and party has been abandoned in Pittsburg. Cannon and Congressman Landis will travel west tonight while Senator Hemenway departed last night.
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Pittsburg
Cannon
Landis
Hemenway
Fatal gas from stove claims mother and three children
Chicago June 3. Mrs. Mary Doerman and her three children were found dead from asphyxiation due to gas escaping from a stove. The tragedy occurred in the Doerman home as investigators began to report on the accident.
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Chicago
Mary Doerman
Two Local Railroad Workers Die in Self Inflicted Ways
Burlington Louisiana reports death by self actions as M. Tobin, a Burlington passenger brakeman, shot himself last night while Chas Holstein, a cooper, hanged himself in a barn. Both men were said to be temporarily crazed.
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Burlington
M. Jr. Tobin
Chas. Holstein
Mrs Nelle M Johnson Offers Free Piano Forte Classes
Mrs Nelle M Johnson continues teaching through summer with free instruction in Harmony History Musical Analysis and Pedagogy. She will personally conduct classes at Studio 509 West 3rd St or by phone 427 M.
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Nelle M. Johnson
Funds Stop Gunness Investigation In Indiana
The La Porte county commissioners ruled the $5,000 appropriation may only pay a reward for producing Mrs. Gunness alive. A conference with officials is set for tomorrow to resolve funding so the probe may continue.
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la Porte
Ind
Gunness
Couty Commissioners
County of Council
Jaunt to Lyons Firemen Picnic Planned by Muscatine Chief
Chief Deutschman of the Muscatine Fire Department organizes a trip to Lyons Iowa for a 200 strong fire department excursion tomorrow leaving Muscatine at 5 37 am. Delegation boards interurban at Davenport then travels to Clinton with Pauchet's band. A $2 rate applies for attendees and Pearl City teams join hose and foot races including Chief Deutschman in the fifty yard dash.
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Deutschman
Muscatine Fire Department
Lyons
Rock Island Road
Davenport
Clinton
Pauchet
Pearl City
Mississippi River Near Flood Stage Rising Report
River gauges show the Mississippi nearing the 30 foot danger mark as it climbs from 28.8 feet this forenoon. Reports across the basin indicate rapid rise toward flood stage near St. Louis Missouri.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Birthday of Jefferson Davis Observed Across South
Louisville, Kentucky June 3 observances mark the confederate decoration day while the nation notes the hundredth anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth. Troops and citizens participate in ceremonies across southern states with wreaths and speeches highlighting Davis legacy and Confederate remembrance.
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Louisville
Jefferson Davis
Whiskey not a neutral spirit rules bourbon origin restricted
The District of Columbia court of appeals rules whiskey and neutral spirits are not like substances. Bourbon whiskey may only be produced in Kentucky from corn and Nash. Postmaster General Meyer announces a two cent letter rate with Britain and Ireland effective October 1, 1908.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Department of Agriculture
Weather Outlook Iowa Illinois Showers Likely
A weather notice for Iowa and Illinois reports showers and possible thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Temperatures gradually rise with sunrise at 4 16 a m and sunset at 7 21 p m. Moon set at 11 20 p m.
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Iowa
Illinois
Cummins Victory Rumors Hold in Iowa Returns
In Des Moines June 3 reports from multiple counties show Allison leading with projected majorities, while Cummins pockets several districts. Washington and Louisa report mixed gains for Allison and Cummins as county totals come in across the state.
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Des Moines
Allison
Carroll
Bleakly
Ketchum
Riggs
Cummins
Washington
Washington County
Sam McCleery
S. W. Neal
Geo. Eckerman
Progressive
Louisa
Columbus Junction
Concordia Township
Grandview
Morning Sun
Garst
Hamilton
Burlington
S & Ave
Catacana
RM Shean
Wales
Clarke
Delaware
Seth Ate
Woodbury
Uae
Green County
Jefferson
van Buren
Henry
Lee
Poweshiek
Montezuma
Poweshiek County
Railroad Builder Sir Robert Reid Dies in Montreal
Sir Robert Gillispie Reid, prominent railroad builder and capitalist, has died in Montreal on June 3. The notable Montreal figure was known for his expansive railway projects and financial influence in the industry.
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Robert Gillispie Reid
Montreal
Sir Robert Gillispie Reid
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Hardin County
George Clarke
John L. Bleakly
J. F. Riggs
J. P. Connor
Frank P. Woods
E. H. Hubbard
W. D. Boise
Ellsworth Rominger
Nate Kendall
Charles Pickett
B. E. Sweet
James Good
Trewin
A. I. Smith
W. P. Hepburn
Prouty
Hull
F. Prouty
Polk
Story
Marion
Dallas
Polk County
Good
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
Harrison
Shelby
Case
Taylor
Adair
Fremont
Pottawattamie
Audubon
Calhoun County
B. F. Carroll
Wandis
Mrs. McBride
William B. Allison
Kempton
Self
President
State Senate
Mississippi
South
Kentucky
Lays
Cumminsmen
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