Muscatine Highlights and Local Movements On the Helen Blair
Local notices show numerous residents traveling to Davenport aboard the Helen Blair for visits and errands. The Muscatine High School commencement is set for Friday at the Grand Opera House with tickets at M. C. Hayes' Book Store. A murder case in West Liberty ends in an alibi for Harry Gay, returning home after public support funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Benson
Davenport
Helen Blair
Mr. Benson
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Muscatine High School
Grand Opera House
M. C. Hayes’ Book Store
P. J. Murphy
East Eighth Street
Mary Regan
East Fifth Street
Anna Kemper
Fairport
Mises Kemper
Gay
A. W. Switzer
Runnels
George G. Brown
Wabash
Harry Whitehead
Frank Moylan
Joe Lane
Frank Elliott
Argentine Flood Victims Appeal To Muscatine Mayors Help
Argentine Kansas residents write to Muscatine and Mayor McNutt seeking aid for flood victims left penniless and starving. The letter arrives as local authorities report a suspected gambling den operation on Sycamore Street with Ed Kirk stirring charges and a police search yielding no tables. Local prices list fresh produce and fish, with coal and cordwood prices, and a note that Scandinavian language study will be added to the state university curriculum.
Appeal for Help from Argentine Kansas Mayor Request
A plea from Sufr. R. S. McNutt, mayor of Argentine Kansas, asks residents to voluntarily donate funds. The appeal invites sending money or calling at the mayor’s office, promising appreciation for any assistance.
Muscatine mobilizes aid for Kansas flood victims
Mayor McNutt urged swift publication of the appeal and asked citizens to give what they can. Local business leaders agreed Muscatine must respond to Kansas towns struck by flood, especially Argentine near Kansas City, where homes were washed away and mud and water ruined remaining properties. The letter from the sufferers explains their need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNutt
Muscatine
Argentine
Kansas
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Hudkinson Arrested After Search Yields No Gambling Devices
Hudkinson surrendered without trouble and posted a 100 cash forfeit to appear in justice court. Hearing set for next Friday morning before Justice Howe. Ed Kirk, who started the proceedings, says he lost 200 recently to Hudkinson. Kirk’s attorney is J. R. Hanley and he plans to seek recovery of the alleged loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudkinson
Justice Court
Howe
Ed. Kirk
Kirk
J. R. Hanley
Markets include varied prices for produce and live stock
Crain lists prices for corn oats wheat and hay, with per cwt and per sack values. Eggs cabbage potatoes pears apples onions turnips and live stock prices for hogs cattle cows steers calves sheep and lambs along with retail and staple items like flour sugar coffee butter and lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellis
Graham
Gas jets plugged at high school reception
Last night during the junior class reception at the high school the assembly room and halls were plunged with putty, nearly darkening the proceedings. It is believed sophomores and freshmen tampered with the gas jets, breaking a tip and causing a return of light.
Special Summer Excursion Rates West from Elrick Junction
Iowa Central announces summer excursion fares June 1 to September 30 1903 from Elrick Junction to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and nearby towns with return trips available Fares range from 24 25 to 37 25 and include several stopovers for varied routes For rates folders call any Iowa Central agent or write A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Elrick Junction
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Lead City
Hot Springs
Custer
S. C
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Argentine flood relief appeal from Kansas City committee
In Argentine Kansas, a flood devastated city of 6500 people on May 31 as the Kansas River rose sixteen feet, leaving over 3000 homeless and many households ruined. The relief committee led by Dr. D E Clopper and Mayor R S McNutt appeals for outside aid, inviting offers to be sent to Dr. Clopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Kan
R. S. McNutt
Muscatine
Iowa
Committee On Relief
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Kansas River
D E. Clopper
D. B. Clopper
George S. Govier
C. W. Green
L. G. Eikie
J. L. Jones
H. Sherer
Relief Committee
Business leaders pledge support for mayor's request
The mayor's request, printed here, reflects public sentiment from Kansas. Several businessmen expressed willingness to help after being seen this morning, and two substantial subscriptions have already been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. McNutt
Kansas
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F. X. Schaefer
Reliance Loan Co
West Second St
J. E. Kranz
Jersey
Joseph Wier
East Second Street
Buckhorn Palace
W. D. Sueden
Sycamore Street
C. L. Crippen
Fred Norwood
Grant Bitterman
Letts
Iowa Telephone Company
Mattie
Nina Geiss
West Second Street
Mary McDermid
West Fourth Street
H. Becker
East Third Street
J. Springer
Harry
Stella Plater
Columbus Junction
Wm. Kaiser
East Tenth Street
Fifth and Mulberry
Geo. W. Keckler
Henry Gall
West Liberty
F. B. Miller
Wilton
Dora Dreier
West Third Street
Burlington
Bessie C. Jillett
Andalusia
Ill
Him
Doube
Terday
Harry Gay
Mrs. A. Kemble
East Fourth Street
Klondike
Edward Asthalter
East Sixth Street
Evanston, Ill
Northwestern University
R. E. Hurlbut
H. S. Hurlbut
East Ninth Street
Portville
N. Y
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Church Partor
David Ewing
Memphis, Tenn
Cedar Rapids
Robert Kirk
Washington
Mrs. Kirk
Miss Rupp
Caroline Metzger
Moline
H. Metzger
Levi Eckel
St. Joe
Irene Walker
Thur Meade
E. P. Ingham
Jacob Martin
East Seventh Street
C. M. Shaffer
Maquoketa
M. C. Hayes & Co
Oxford
Queen Quality
Leysen’s Shoe Store
Thompson Bros
Constable
L. M. Woods
Clopper
Ter
Con
Dreds
W. D. Hodkinson
Conrad Building
SUF
R. S. M'Nutt
Bc Cigar
F. HW. Fuller Cigar Co
Shoe Shining Sc
Luellen
East Second St
Hotel Grand
W.R. Luellen
American Savings
Posits
Capital
D. McCurdy
Eaco Flour
Chapman's Gallery
East 2d St
Muscatine, Iowa
Smoke House
Frank
The
Pearl Dealer
C. E. Crow
Osteopath
Ata
Lindle & Daut
Opera House
A. G. Whittaker, Prop
R. Phones
Umscheid & Seiler
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