Conference In Session Opens English Lutheran Meeting
The Eastern Conference of the English Lutheran church began with services at the Presbyterian church in Ottumwa. Rev. J. L. Murphy welcomed delegates, and Rev. R. H. Williams preached. The business session elected Rev. W. J. Funkey as president and Rev. J. L. Murphy as secretary, with plans for Sunday school and future programs in Davenport, Oxford Junction, and Cedar Rapids.
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Presbyterian Church
J. L. Murphy
Grace Lutheran Church
Mississippi
St. Paul
St. Louis
J. K. Bloom
Oxford Junction
R. H. Williams
Iowa City
W. J. Funkey
Fairfield
Muscatine
N. H. Blanche
Davenport
W. H. Blanke
T. B. Hersh
W. W. Horn
M. L. Kunkelman
Princeton
C. W. Maggart
S. S
C. W. Magegart
Cedar Rapids
LeMars School Ends Year Without Graduating Class
LeMars school closed for the year and did not hold a commencement as the curriculum was lengthened by an extra year of advanced work. The addition has strong support and is expected to raise the school's credits to among the state's highest.
Iowa Falls Tax Suit Compromised Over City Street Tax
The city and Iowa Telephone Company have compromised their suit over an annual $50 street tax. The agreement approves the city’s position under a new law taxing corporations of this class, with the tax matter to be adjusted accordingly.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa Telephone Company
Iowa State University Holds Fortieth Commencement
The fortieth annual commencement of the State University of Iowa occurred this week under President Geo E McLean. The exercises drew wide attention with 193 candidates receiving bachelor degrees and marked a record for the university's activities.
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State University of Iowa
Geo. E. McLean
Des Moines Opens Saloons After Drought Ends
Fifty one saloons operate in Des Moines on a warm Saturday as a five month drought ends. City and Polk County stay in pocket with over 18000 dollars reimbursed to saloonkeepers. Saloonmen secure consent resolutions and pay the second quarter mulct tax before reopening doors.
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Des Moines
Polk
Board of Supervisors
Allison Refuses Vice Presidency for Dolliver Support
Washington report states Senator Allison will not accept the vice presidency and backs Jonathan Dolliver from Iowa. He says nomination would be irrevocable and urges Dolliver as ideal, citing youth, wisdom, and vote-getting appeal amid White House considerations.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Allison
Alison
Iowa
Jonahtan P. Dolliver
McKinly
Prohibition Party Sees Encouraging Iowa Organization
The text notes hopeful signs from a party convention with Mr Stewart praising Iowa’s Prohibition Party organization and momentum, suggesting prospects of its spread and strength comparable to other states.
Muscatine Rod and Gun Club Prepares for Shoot
A small Muscatine Rod and Gun Club meeting last Monday planned the next shoot at Park Place club grounds tomorrow afternoon. The grounds are ready and many contestants from nearby towns are expected with free spectator admission.
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Muscatine Rod and Gun Club
Park Place
College commencement marks record event this week
The ongoing commencement week, praised as the most successful in college history, featured Academy day on Friday and a baccalaureate sermon by President Geo A Gates to the senior class on Sunday. Rumors mention Pres Slocum of Colorado College as Gates successor, with Herron’s vacancy still open. President McLean of Iowa State University will deliver the commencement address on Wednesday. The conservatory of music closed last Tuesday with recitals by Miss Fannie Buchanan and Miss Katherine Kendricks.
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Geo. A. Gates
Pres. Gates
Pres. Slocum
Colorado College
Geo. D. Herron
McLean
Iowa State University
Conservatory of Music
Fannie Buchanan
Katherine Kendricks
Parsons College Commencement Honors and Celebrations
The Parsons College exercises closed June 7 with honorary D D for Rev. Alexander Scott of Congress Ohio and M S for Miss Mary Blanche Norton and Miss Cora Smiley. M M Spencer of Red Oak elected trustee to fill Calvin Ballard’s vacancy. A banquet marked the college’s 25th anniversary, featuring a history reading by Prof. H B Knight. The week included a Baccalaureate sermon by the president, Foster Prize Debate Kellogg and Brown prizes, and a School of Music concert.
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Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
Alexander Scott
Congress
Ohio
Mary Blanche Norton
Eldon
Cora Smiley
Washington
M. M. Spencer
Red Oak
Calvin Ballard
Ballard
H. B. Knight
Foster
Kelloge
Brown
School of Music
Hawaii Postal Rates Take Effect Tomorrow
Washington D C June 13 The act providing a territorial government for Hawaii signed April 30 goes into effect tomorrow All Hawaiian government positions become federal offices United States post office system starts island wide Honolulu remains central office Oat named postmaster bond set at 100000 funds go to Honolulu monthly remittance to San Francisco Hawaii stamps cease to be postage within six months US stamps issued Rates mirror mainland rates service expected to improve and be self sustaining Letters and articles will mail between United States and Hawaii at same rates as here
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Island
Washington, D.D. C
Congress
Hawaii
United States
United State
Islands
Honolulu
John M. Oat
Sub Treasury
San Francisco
Cherries Arrive and Market Quotes From the City
Fresh home grown cherries arrive on the city market with crates priced from 1.50 to 2.00. New potatoes at 35c per peck. Wax beans 1.59 to 2.00 per bushel. Michigan strawberries two boxes for 25c. California black cherries sold but not favored. Radishes and lettuce prices noted after a light rain. Frog legs offered at 20c a dozen.
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Michigan
California
Terrible Terry McGovern Dominates Coney Island Bout
South Brooklyn light heavyweight Terrible Terry McGovern battered challenger Tommy White of Chicago. White failed to fulfill his reservation as opponent, absorbing a two and a half round beating before seconds stopped the fight. McGovern controlled the action from the start, and White twisted an ankle in the third round, ending the bout.
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Coney Island Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Terry McGovern
Tommy White
Chicago
McGovern
White
Charlie White
Terry
Muscatine Markets Prices June 13 1880s Muscatine Iowa
Market report from Muscatine Iowa lists prices for wood lime cement coal and grain products. Includes hogs sheep calves cattle lambs dairy items butter eggs cheese and various produce and hardware goods with notes on market conditions and unsteady trends.
Drake's Fortune Ex Governor Names Drake University Heir
Former Iowa governor Drake of Centerville at Des Moines attends Drake University commencement and reveals he has named the university joint heir with his five children. His $3,000,000 estate will leave $500,000 to the university. Gen Drake previously contributed $200,000 to the college.
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Drake
Centerville
Des Moines
Drake University
Gen
Royal Arch Masons Endorse Library Project
Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons endorsed the library proposition last evening and appointed a committee of W H Mc Coy S G Stein and F G Shamit to represent the order in supporting the project. The response from various organizations to the library committee’s request is encouraging.
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Washington
Royal Arch Masons
W. H. McCoy
S. G. Stein
F. G. Shamit
University of Illinois Commencement Exercises in Urbana
The annual University of Illinois commencement will be held this evening in Urbana. President Andrew S. Draper will confer degrees. The Hon. Bird S. Coler of New York will deliver the annual oration.
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Urbana
Ill
Tnhnsity of Illinois
Andrew S. Draper
Bird S. Coler
New York
If Aguinaldo Sends Delegates to Kansas City
A hypothetical view suggests Emilio Aguinaldo would send six delegates to the Kansas City convention not to vote but to collect sympathy funds.
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Aguinaldo
Kansas City
Missouri Democrats Split on Nicaragua Canal Vote
In Missouri twelve Democratic representatives faced a vote on the Nicaragua canal. Eleven pledged opposition while one abstained or stayed away, signaling a unified district stance with a lone absence.
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Missouri
House of Representatives
Nicaragua Canal
Prohibition State Convention Opens at Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa the state prohibition convention gathers at the YMCA auditorium with delegates from across the state. Temporary officers are elected Rev W L Ferris of Cherokee chairman and A W Coates secretary. Olliver W Stewart national chairman notes Woolley leads for president with Swallow as a possible opponent while eastern pick as running mate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Prohibitionists of
O. D. Ellet
W. L. Ferris
A. W. Coates
Ferris
Woolley
Olliver W. Stewart
Illinois
Prohibition Party
Stewart
John Wolley
Chicago
Dr. Swallow
Pennsylvania
Iowa College Elects Vocal Instructor and Lady Principal
The board of trustees elected Olds of the Chicago Musical College as vocal instructor and Mrs. L F Berry wife of the late trustee to be lady principal. Charles Duren of Eldora joined the board. Alumni trustee election will occur at the evening meeting. Darby’s success is nearly assured due to efforts by friends. The college reports its most prosperous year ending.
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Iowa College
Olds
Chicago Musical College
Elwood Emery
School of Music
L. F. Berry
Carrie Rand
Charles Duren
Eldora
Herron
Darby
Fraternal Aid Lodges Host Big Picnic at Pike Run
West Liberty and nearby towns gathered for a large Fraternal Aid Picnic at Pike Run yesterday. A sizable crowd enjoyed a generous feast and social activities, making the event a day of pleasure for all attendees.
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West Liberty
Pike Run
Jersey Republicans Discuss Campaign in Jersey City
Jersey City hosts the State Convention of Republican Clubs with four delegates and four alternates per congressional district. Delegates express confidence for the fall campaign and divide opinions on canal improvement.
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Jersey City
N. J
State Convention of
Republican Clubs
Building material price list highlights rough lumber and shingles
A historical price listing shows boards and rough lumber costs with figures such as $10 for 25 units, $16.50 for 20 units, $14.22 for battens per 1000 feet, and per thousand lineal feet prices for various items including mixed grade lumber, shingles at $1.25 to 4, lath at $4.50, pickets and posts priced among other items.
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch 1900
Chicago markets report from Muscatine telegraph office lists J Toker and Co brokers H E McKay Allager as contacts. Post office and telephone details provided with June 18 1900 date.
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J Toker &Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine Cice
Chicago
Lil
Columbia University 146th Commencement Honors Three Leaders
The 146th commencement at Columbia University in New York honored three figures with honorary Doctor of Laws degrees Lord Payneeforte British ambassador President Arthur T Lindley of Yale and Thomas B Reed ex Speaker of the House The alumnae association presented a portrait of Dean Van Amringe marking forty years of service with the university The alumni meeting and speeches by Dean Van Amringe and James H Canfield the university librarian followed the morning exercises.
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New York
Columbia University
Morningside
Lord Payneeforte
Great Britain
Arthur T. Lindley
Yale University
Thomas B Reed
House of Representatives
Columbia College
College Hall
Law
University Library
Dean van Amringe
Columbia
van Amringe
James H Canfield
Vassar Adds New Courses in Arts Sciences for Next Year
Vassar College announces new courses for next year across several departments. The Greek archaeology course becomes three hours for juniors and seniors while chemistry offers elementary physiological chemistry for advanced students. Art adds ancient art history and history of painting as three hour options. Bible study adds Jewish history writings two courses. Astronomy revises spherical trigonometry to include observational and constructive work with Milky Way and variable stars. Latin updates include Horace Odes and Epodes with prose composition and Juvenal or Pliny readings plus Roman satire studies.
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Penkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Rome
Beggs' Blood Purifier Promoted as Life Saver
Over ten thousand lives have been lost in the African war. Ten times as many die every year from impure blood, which could be saved by Beggs' Blood Purifier. "It's the best spring medicine ever made." Fred Ackerman, Moberly, Mo. All dealers.
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Fred Ackerman
Moberly
Dewey Heads to Washington After Midwest Trip
Admiral Dewey and his party departed Grand Rapids to reach Washington today. He plans to stay in the capital until after the conventions conclude.
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Dewey
Washington
Grand Rapids
Mich
Admiral Dewey
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