Contractors Vie for Milwaukee Cut-Off Bids
Fifteen representatives of competing firms arrived in Milwaukee last night for the proposed cut-off project. Bids will be registered soon as firms prepare to finalize figures and bid details.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
5
Contractors View Proposed Chicago Route Cut Off Bid Arena
Assistant Engineer E O Reeder and a delegation of Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota contractors toured the proposed line of the new cut off. They will inspect grades hills creeks and curves and evaluate cuts before bids. The viewing party includes W O Winston L G Winston Anthony Eul P O Malley T J Friederieck A F McArthur Dennis Madden D C Dunlap I C Secombe C J Larson J A McDougall A R Yale W H Chapman W E Hauser and W C Smith. The party proceeds to Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Reeder
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
City
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
E. G. Baker
W. O. Winston
L G. Winston
Minneapolis
Anthony Eul
P. O'Malley
Minnneapolis
T. J. Friederieck
A. F. McArthur
Dennis Madden
D. C. Dunlap
Chicago
I. C. Secombe
C. J. Larson
J. A. McDougall
Milwaukee
A. R. Yale
W. H. Chapman
W. E. Hauser
W. C. Smith
St. Paul
Ottumwa
Alumni Banquet Preparations Aim for Pleasant Friday Evening
The High School Alumni Association executive committee finished plans for the annual banquet and reception for the graduating class at the high school Friday. Events include a brief business meeting, speeches, social converse, vocal numbers, refreshments, and iced drinks, with tickets urged but welcome at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Kalse Mining and Trade Services Advertised
Kalse mining paper hanging and white washing services listed for LaGrille and Son with phone number 2146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalse Mining
LaGrille & Son
Columbus Junction News Lively Yet Hit By Accidents
In Columbus Junction on June 13 local news notes include Joe L. Reaney losing the little finger on his left hand at a stave factory while feeding a bolting machine. The town stays busy as visitors come and go with many personal updates. a hurricane damaged a house and a barn, the telephone exchange repairs proceed, and preparations for a hot political campaign begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Overholt
Milwaukee Mionday
A. m
FE. A. Mark
Glover & Brown, Groceries
Chicago
Krank Parmeter
Irvine Grew
Cedar Rapids
T. T. Bard
Wilbur Demmist
Ronng Huetter Fin Telephone
Our Town
Wulentine
Denver
Colorado
Henry Wilson
Kiz Pawnee Cattle Company
Merino
Joe L. Reaney
Jake Bath
Washington
Bert Caves
Chas. McWilliams
Chas. Stecky
New Boston
Mr. Reaney
Messrs
Sprague Bros
Ilinois
Muscatine marksman breaks army coffee diet at state range
Word from Cedar Rapids says a Muscatine marksman in Company C at the state range has rejoined after a long furlough and forgotten the army life diet of black coffee bread and potatoes. He has been ordering lavish meals including sliced spring chicken turtle soup ice cream and cake and will return home broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Company C
State Range
Army Life
Miss Mollie Graham Wins English Ladies Open Golf Title
Miss Mollie A Graham of the Royal Liverpool Golfers wins the ladies open golf championship of England. Her father was a noted athlete and two brothers are also prominent in sport, one in golf and the other in racquet sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie A. Graham
Royal Liverpool Golfers
England
Orioles Crush Champions as Griffiths Exits Early
In Baltimore on June 13 the Orioles defeated the Champions 8 to 1 after Sheridan drove Griffith to the bench and then the pitcher left the game. The day’s standings show New York leading with mixed results and several matchups listed, including Chicago at Baltimore and Milwaukee at Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Baltimore
Muggsy McCraw
Orioles
Sheridan
Hayes seeks stalls at Washington Park track for Derby prep
Chicago June 13 reports T P Hayes leader of the rebellion against the Western Jockey Club applied for ten stalls at Washington Park track. Telegram from St Louis says stalls will be assigned in a day or two. Hayes will bring two American Derby candidates to the South Side track Royal Victor and Lady Strathmore. Royal Victor is viewed as an excellent colt with an outside Derby chance. Talbot Bros and Turney Bros have already been awarded stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T. P. Hayes
Western Jockey Club
Washinegton Park
St. Louis
Hayes
Royal Victor
Lady Strathmore
Talbot Bros
Turney Bros
Yale Names Murphy to Lead Baseball Nine for Remainder
William H. Murphy arrives in New Haven to take charge of Yale baseball for the rest of the season. Murphy, captain of Yale in 1892 and a 1894 New York shortstop, later coached at the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Wiliam H. Murphy
Yale
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Unclear Scoreline From Mixed City Baseball Recap
An uneven report lists several city matchups with varying scores including Chicago 8 over Brooklyn 1 and New York 2 against Cincinnati 6, along with St Louis 6 and Philadelphia 0 and Pittsburgh 5 versus Boston 6, indicating a fragmented scoreboard excerpt.
New York at Chicago and other baseball matchups listed
The schedule lists New York traveling to Chicago, Boston visiting Pittsburg, Brooklyn playing St. Louis, and Philadelphia hosting Cincinnati in a set of four matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Harvard crew heads to New London for Yale race
Harvard varsity crew and substitutes departed Harvard Square in the afternoon for two weeks of final training in New London. The team faces Yale on June 27 and received a rousing sendoff from Cambridge supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Harvard Square
New London
Yale
Hart Breaks Silence On Freemen Fight For National League
James A. Hart reacted to his failed bid to block A. Freedman’s aims in the National League. He said it would be sacrifice to speak against Nick Young and mutiny to oppose Freedman, then declined to offer further comment. He praised Freedman, noting he can win six votes on any proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Hart
A. Freedman
Case
Freedman
Nash
Hart
Nick Young
Americans Aim For Victory In London Clay Bird Match
London June 12 The international clay bird shooting match resumed at Middlesex Gun club Hendon under rain and strong winds. Americans, bolstered by Tuesday’s work and familiarity with the course, held a higher average and expected to clinch victory if today’s conditions allow a 90 percent or better average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Middlesex Gun Club
Hendon
Pioneer George Stone Dies at 84 in Mediapolis
Columbus Junction reports the death of Rev. George Stone at his son Isaac’s home in Mediapolis on Wednesday after a paralytic stroke at age 84 years, nine months, and sixteen days. Born in New Jersey in 1816, he moved to Louisa County in the 1840s, farmed 200 acres, married Janet Roddan in 1844, joined the Church of God in 1854 and was licensed to preach in 1862. Survived by eight children and several relatives, his funeral will be held at Pleasant Grove Bethel with Elder C. L. Wilson officiating. interment at Indian Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
George Stone
Isaac
Med
Father Stone
New Jersey
Louisa County
Forties
Janet Roddan
Church of God
Spirit Land
John P
Rebecca Stroup
California
G. L
Joshua
Denver
Colorado
Masters Carey Rhodes
Wapello
Mediapolis
Pleasant Grove Bethel
C. L. Wilson
Columbus City
Indian Creek Cemetery
Charming summer resorts along the railway line
In the lake country of Northern Ilii nois Wisconsin Minnesota and the Uppereninsula of Michigan along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway are hundreds of delightful summer resorts. Notable spots include Fox Lake Clavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra The Dells Kilbourn Elkhart Lake Madison Minocqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iliinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Uppereninsula
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Fox Lake
Clavan Lake
Lake Geneva
Lauderdale Lakes
Waukesha
Oconomowoc
Palmyra
Dells
Kilbourn
Elkhart Lake
Madison
Minocqua
Star Lake
Frontenac
White Bear
Minnetonka
Marquette
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Big Stone Lake
Etc
Iowa Central R R Bulletin on June meeting rates
The Iowa Central railway announces reduced rate arrangements for several Iowa meetings. Atlantic June 13 14 for Iowa Log Rolling association reunion Cedar Falls June 18 20 for annual commencement Iowa State Normal Union June 24 26 for Marshalltown Epworth League meeting Waterloo June 25 28 for Iowa Music Teachers association. For sale dates round trip rates ticket limits and detailed info contact an Iowa Central ticket agent or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa
Atlantic
Iowa Log Rolling Association
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal Union
Marshalltown
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
Waterloo
Iowa Music Teachers’ Association
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Cottage House for Sale in Quiet Neighborhood
Titus and Jackson offer a cottage house in a good neighborhood for sale at a reasonable price with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Muscatine Markets Grain and Produce Prices Across Items
Grain and flour market prices range from 38 to 60 cents for various grains. oats and rye listed, hay at 11 to 13 dollars, potatoes and eggs priced per dozen or per peck, butter and lard at per pound rates, and live stock values including hogs cattle calves and sheep. Miscellaneous items include berries, citrus, and vegetables with assorted per unit costs. Prices reflect market volatility with multiple entries for fresh and aged goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Rio
Iowa Central offers Lincoln excursion tickets during Dunkard meeting
At Lincoln Nebraska for the German Baptists annual meeting on May 24 1901 the Iowa Central Railway sells excursion tickets to Lincoln at one fare round trip. Tickets on sale May 23 to 27 with return limit to June 4 extended to June 30 for 50 cents deposit. Extra trips planned from Lincoln to Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory at one fare round trip. For times and tickets contact any Iowa Central agent or Geo S Batty G P and T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptists
Dunkards
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa Central Railway
Hmit
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Geo. S. Batty
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G. L. Johnson
Cashier
F. H. Little
Gua Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A Baird
H. W. Huttig
J. L. Gieseler
C. A. Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
Park Place Grove
Mechanics’ Aid Society
Paudhet
Mechanics
Birdie Crayne
West Chester
Nellie Williams
Ella Kelly
McLean
Edna Moses
Banker Spaulding
Insworth Keck and Smith
F. M. Mossberry
C. A. Carpenter
Muscatine
S. W. Browkhart
Stanley Miller
Seret. Morman
Lance Scofield
W. A. White
Florence McSweeney
Safeguard
Epworth League
Morning Sun
O. P. Wilcox
E. W. Kelly
Thos. Carey
Fredonia
Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
Langenburg
S. H. Duncan
Detroit
Cleveland
L. P. Et
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Meveland
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Philadephia
Hart Interviewed
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The
Iowa Central
R. R. Bulletin
Cottage House
Muscatine Markets
Corm
Chatmeal
Marshall's
Lifer Loaf
A. Welk
Mulberry St
C. T. Gremmel
Recreation
Commercial Club
Jas. O’ Toole
Sycamore
Muscatine Heating & Plumbing Co
Hill Block
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
District Court
Bridget McKenna
Said
Co. J. Riscahman
Jo. H. Munroe
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