Republican State Convention Call for Iowa Delegates 1902
Des Moines Iowa will host the Republican delegate convention on July 30 1902 at 11 a m The gathering seeks nominees for Secretary of State Auditor State Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court officers and Railroad Commissioner Delegates are apportioned by county and by votes for Albert B Cummins in 1901 total delegates listed 1 233 R H Spence chairman Phillips secretary.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Placin
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Ram
Udine
PS Ee
Wabiass
Washington
R. H. Spence
Co. V
Phillips
Burlington Petition Questions Legality of Water Works Bond Sale
Citizens of Burlington file for an injunction to challenge a 400000 water bonds sale to Hayes and Son of Cleveland for city water works. They argue testing section 745 of the 1897 code before sinking fund payments, anticipating outcomes for tax payers, bond premiums, and title clarity, with notes on Muscatine and Dubuque parallels.
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District Court
Burlington
Hayes & Son
Cleveland
Muscatine
Duu- Duque
Cummins Speech Cited As Aligned With State Platform
Republicans claim Governor Cummins stayed within last year’s platform during his Minneapolis remarks. The remark arises amid party debates as supporters argue the speech reflected party principles.
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Cummins
Minneapolis
Editorials Cite Cummins Backing Free Trade Push
The piece argues that republican editors will defend Cummins and his free-trade stance, noting the influence of a distinguished Republican on allied press. It also discusses postwar Britain retaining war taxes, detailing rates on grain flour meat checks and income tax and noting the tax take versus total war cost and future burden.
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England
Loop-the-loop bicycle stunt injures trio at Minneapolis fair
Three riders performing a New York trick at the Minneapolis street fair looped inside a large circle and, at peak speed, toppled off the track. All suffered severe injuries including broken ribs and twisted necks as the stunt failed.
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Minneapolis
New York
James J. Hill Eyes Labrador Venture On Return
The article notes James J. Hill travels to Labrador ostensibly for pleasure but hints at plans to explore undeveloped resources there. It suggests he may seek ventures that could boost his wealth upon return.
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James J. Hill
Labrador
London Brokers Mock J Pierpont Morgan With Card Prank
In London brokers amused themselves by attaching to coats cards begging, Please permit the bearer to walk about the earth Pierpont, a humorous jab at financier J Pierpont Morgan.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Pierpont
Democrats in Tennessee back Richard Olney for president
Tennessee Democrats endorse Richard Olney as a conservative party representative likely to gain top success in two years. William Jennings Bryan remains firm he will not run for Nebraska governor and cites a dozen others who could carry the state as well as he could.
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Tennessee
Bryan
Nebraska
Power Demanded By Burlington Chicago Special
A railroad man reports on the Denver to Chicago Burlington Special noting that six engines burn 81 567 pounds of coal and 57 250 gallons of water daily. The train uses 167 pounds of cotton waste and 704 pints of oil each day to prevent hot boxes, with speeds averaging 50 to 60 mph and bursts to 65 70 mph. The run requires an energy output of 500 horsepower ordinarily and up to 1 600 horsepower at peak, enough to power Omaha streetcars if harnessed.
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Burlington Flyer
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Omaha
Cool Colorado Summer Travel Seen Drawing Huge Tourist Flow
The Burlington Route forecasts a sharp rise in summer travel to Colorado Rocky Mountain resorts. With 75,000 visitors last year, officials predict more tourists seeking cooler climates amid low rail rates. Yellowstone and Black Hills trips are also expected to grow in popularity this season.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Francis
Burlington
Rocky Mountain
Plains
Yellowstone National Park
Black Hills
South Dakota
First Pennsylvania Special to depart Chicago for Philadelphia
On Sunday June 15 the Pennsylvania Special will leave Chicago at 12 noon and travel 468 miles to Pittsburg by 10:20 p.m. with no passenger stops, then reach Philadelphia at 6:56 a.m. and New York at 9 a.m. Eastern time. The Pullman sleeping and drawing room cars will run daily. H R Deering A G P Agt Chicago will answer inquiries.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Twenty-third Street
H. R. Deering
A. G. P. Agt
Return of the Straw Hat Signals Summer’s Arrival
Harper's Weekly notes summer in the city and countryside with warm weather imagery. It contrasts modern heat with mild days, describes park tennis, gardens, and rural tasks, and mentions Miss Coolidge's song of summer as a lyric anchor.
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Miss Coolidge
Harper’s Weekly
The Kicking Winner Defines The World In Verse
A poem contrasts the timid and the bold, arguing that those who demand what the world withholds are the ones who advance. Columbus and the Mayflower figures are praised for bold pursuit, while the compliant suffer. Washington and others are cited as examples of kickers who win freedom. The piece, attributed to S. E. Kiser in Leslie's Weekly, frames risk and audacity as the path to lasting achievement.
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Washington
S. E. Kiser
Leslie’s Weekly
Spirit Lake fishing season opens May 15
Attention sportsmen. Fishing season opens at Spirit Lake on May 15 with Iowa’s Spirit and Okoboji lakes cited as premier fishing spots. Free shuttle service from B C R N railway trains to The Inn, Arnold's Park, and Manhattan Beach available, plus a booklet on local lakes and state fishing laws.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnold's Park
Montgomery
Manhattan Beach
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Minnesota
Local Rail Agent Offers Special Low Rates
Mr. C. M. Gould, ticket agent for the B., C. R. & N. railway, has authority to grant special low fares for Muscatine and nearby residents. Contact him to save money on any trip.
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C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and Vicinity
Iowa land valued at one hundred per acre claims Roberts
Washington Bureau notes Hon. George F. Roberts of Fort Dodge says Iowa farm land will reach 100 dollars per acre in ten years. He argues scarcity rising demand and better farming methods will lift values, comparing with German prices and urging confidence in land as a safe investment.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Washington, D. C
Iowa
George F. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Mint
Roberts
United States
James Wilson
Germany
Lacey
Europe
Mr. Roberts
Lown
Lowa
Congress
Hoburn
Gressman Haugen
Senator Dolliver
Washington
Webster County
National Bank
Texan geologist once a printer in Martinique horror study
Prof. Robert T. Hill, noted geologist behind Investigations at the Martinique horror, once worked as a printer in his youth. He was a Texas native who held his trade in several Lone Star newspaper offices.
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Robert T. Hill
Martinique Horror
Lone Star State
When You Meet a Bear in the Autumn Woods
The article by William J. Long describes two surprises when meeting a bear. It recounts Mooween the bear grabbing beechnuts from a beech limb, then charging or tumbling down if startled, and the bear's swift, catapult like descent followed by rapid recovery into cover.
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William J. Long
Hartdwood
Mooween
Local Ladies Aid Society Meets at M E Church
The A O U W Ladies Aid held their regular meeting at the M E church last Wednesday. Mrs Chas Kleindolph resigned as secretary and Mrs Doree Foster was elected to finish the term. An aid social is planned tonight. The Mursserville A O U W committee plans to host Eagle lodge No 10 at 7 30 pm services at the M F church with reserved pews for members and special music.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Chas. Kleindolph
Doree Foster
Aid
Louis Kauts
Sash End Deer Company
Muscatine North and South
Frank
Kaiser
Sales
Moline
Frank Sales
Mursserville A. O. U. W
Eagle Lodge No. 10
M. F
Isdge Brethren
How They Harvest in Oklahoma and Nearby States
In Oklahoma and adjoining states, harvest methods vary from the cradle work in Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas to self binders in Iowa. The article describes team sizes on binders five to six horses, the floating labor force from October to June, and threshing plans with cook shacks. Burton Oklahoma correspondent Mrs Ed Streeter notes drought and flood pressures and a shift from wheat to oats and corn if needed.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Old Town
Missouri
Iowa
Oklahoma
Ed. Streeter
Burton, Oklahoma
Riverside Storm Toll Rises With Doomsday Lightning
Riverside Iowa reports a violent Tuesday night storm with residents sheltering in cellars. Lightning struck two cows belonging to Mike Clancy and Mr Walsmitz. A Kalona boy named Palmer drowned Wednesday. Miss Roxey Schoot remains in critical condition after an operation last Sunday. Another rainstorm with hail hit the area Wednesday afternoon.
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Riverside
Mike Clancy
Walsmitz
Kalona
Palmer
Opera House
Roxey Schoot
Christian Scientists Meeting in Boston This June
Travel notice for a Christian Scientists gathering in Boston from June 15 to 18. Nickel Plate rates offered before other options. Tickets go on sale June 12 to 14 with final return by July 31. Contact John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Portrait of Captain Clark Sent to Vermont Capitol
A portrait of Captain Clark, Oregon's commander, is being painted to hang in the Vermont state capitol as a tribute to his leadership.
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Captain Clark
Oregon
Vermont
Heaviest Physician in America Named Morse of Iowa Surgeons
Dr. N. C. Morse, president of the Iowa Association of Railway Surgeons, is described as the heaviest physician in the United States, weighing 325 pounds.
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N. C. Morse
Iowa Association of Railway Surgeons
America
Wilton Notes Highlight Graduations and Visits
Wilton Iowa June 183 Andrew N Fox of Chicago Theological Seminary attended college exercises this week Rev Osthoff of Muscatine visited Norton hall Ferdinand Sattler former student now leads a South Milwaukee church Mrs J W Happe and Mrs Knocke visited the home Henry Kalkwart left for Ritzville Washington Rev Jacob Fath of Portland attended exercises Mr and Mrs John Rorick of Downey attended graduation S H Wise went to Town City for S A L commencement Prof Jones and Miss Clara Rowe came from Muscatine for graduation Miss Mina Collins left for Davenport Miss Finger headed to Parkston SD Rev and Mrs N A McAulay married Theodore Kis temacher and Miss Mary Wright Wilton at home West Third St Children Day services at Presbyterian Church Sunday morning Methodist Sunday school to observe Children’s Day Baptists held theirs last Sunday Miss Anna Atwill closed Farmington two term picnic Miss Vae Barr West Liberty visited Wilton Laura Biscoff Davenport guest Bannick home Ada Sherberger visiting Muscatine Mr and Mrs W Norton left for Grinnell graduation and their daughter Miss Gertrude Chapin is a graduate Miss Nina Rider to visit sister in Chicago next week Miss Jesse Rider to graduate from Chicago musical college next Tuesday evening with Rudolph Ganz.
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Ritzville
Washington
Jacob Fath
Portland
Oregon
John Rorick
Downey
Mamie Gage
Tipton
S. H. Wise
Town City
Jones
West Third Street
Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Baptists
Anna Atwill
Farmingtton
Vae Barr
West Liberty
Wilton
Laura Biscoff
Davenport
Bannick
Ada Sherberger
Muscatine
W. Norton
Grinnell
Flown College
Gertrude Chapin
Nina Rider
Chicago
Jesse Rider
Chicago Musical College
Rudolph Ganz
Boston Round Trip by Nickel Plate for Christian Scientists
Round trip via New York City offered for the Christian Scientists meeting in June. Tickets go on sale June 12 13 and 14 with an extended return to July 31. Stopover at Niagara Falls en route permitted. Write John Y. Calahan general agent 111 Adama street Chicago for details.
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Boston
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
John Y. Calahan
Adama Street
Chicago
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Daily Journal
Emi
Journal Agencies
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s Grocery
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Columbus
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
N. Ry
Senate
Cousins
House
Dolliver
Shaw
The
Treasury
Lake Champlain
the Treasury
Remussage
A. Oo
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