Mt Pleasant Fire Devastates Business and Residential District
A massive blaze in Mt Pleasant on June 1 swept through the business and residential blocks after a rear of Wilson's variety was found burning at 6 pm. Low water pressure hampered firefighting, with flames spreading between buildings and causing total losses to several stores and homes. The Hogland Dry Goods Co led the list of fire sufferers with extensive property damage totaling about 60,000 dollars.
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Mt. Pleasant
James
Wilson's
Variery
Ottiniwe
Buriington
Tre
Jblaze
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Burlington
GREATEST BIENNIAL MEETING CONCLUDED
Chicago hosts the General Federation of Women's Clubs closing session. Mrs. Percy Pennybacker reelected president says the meeting was the largest in history. Crowds overflow the auditorium causing crush injuries and admission difficulties. Miss Margaret Wilson urged use of public schools as community centers and civic secretary roles.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Percy. Pennybacker
Margaret Wilson
Alias Wilson
Miss Wilson
Tesenooa
Neighiorhood
Irish nationalists land rifles and ammunition on western coast
Large quantities of rifles and ammunition were landed at the Connemara coast by nationalist volunteers during the night. The consignments reportedly came via mysterious smugglers seen cruising the coast for a week but ignoring signals. Torpedo boats have been ordered to patrol the area to stop further gun running.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Gonnemara
Irland
Fire Loss in Oelwein Sets Local Record in Years
A large blaze caused extensive damage to stables before control was established. While accurate damages are not yet known, officials estimate losses could reach the largest figures Oelwein has faced in many years, signaling a major local disaster.
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Oelwein
Free asthma treatment trial from new method claim
An offer promotes a new asthma method promising relief for all types and severities regardless of climate age or occupation. It urges hopeless patients to mail in a coupon for a no cost trial at the sender’s expense, claiming to end wheeze breathlessness and related symptoms.
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Hudson
Martha’s society hosts Juniors at Methodist church
Mrs Z G Coster acted as hostess as the Juve session of the Marthas at the First Methodist Episcopal Church gathered twenty five members Wednesday afternoon. Plans for a Davenport pleasure trip were discussed and a Sunday meeting scheduled. Refreshments were served by Mrs Coster with help from Mrs Havercamp and Mrs Lorenz. An invitation extended for guests to visit Mrs Sarah Fox on Mulberry avenue next Wednesday afternoon July 15.
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2. C. Coster
Marthas
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Caster
John Havercamp
Mary Lorenz
Sarah Fox
Bers
Mulberry Avenue
German M. E. Sunday School Annual Picnic at Weed Park
The German Methodist Episcopal church Sunday school holds its annual picnic at Weed Park this afternoon and evening with nearly 200 members attending. A six o'clock supper is planned after a two o'clock start, followed by a brief brééball game between the German Methodist team and the Presbyterian church as the main event. The supper is organized by the Sunday school board and The Reliables class taught by Miss Marie Herwig, with H. D. Lemke in charge of overall arrangements.
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Reliables
Marie Herwig
H. D. Lemkeu
Mulberry Needle Club Meets at Burnside Home
A Mulberry Needle club gathering at Mrs. E G Burnside home drew about forty members and two out of town guests, Mrs. Ray Coverston of Mexico and Miss Gertrude Chenoweth of Wichita. The group enjoyed carnations and needlework with a musical program by Miss Dora Davies Williams and Miss Hoa Legotte.
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Mulberry
Burnside
E. G. Burnside
Ray Coverston
Mexico
Gertrude Chenoweth
Wichita
Kansas
Mia
Dora Davies Williams
Hoa Legotte
Ladies Aid Presents Chunch With A Carpet
The Ladies Aid society of St John A B church featured a regular fortnightly session Wednesday in presenting a new carpet for the church main floor. The meeting was an all day affair with a bountiful picnic and noon dinner. The group will meet next at the church on Wednesday July 1.
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Ladies! Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John A. B
Ouimet Eliminated From British Open Contention
Francis Ouimet, American open champion, was eliminated from first place in the British Open after rough play. Ouimet bogeyed the first round with four over par, while Harry Vardon posted 73. Other contenders scored 76 or better as the field narrowed in Prestwick.
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Associated Press
Y Prestwick
Scotland
Francis Ouimet
Ouimet
Harry Vardon
South End D A Glub Outing on Tri Cities Trip
First annual outing of the D A club held on the steamer St Paul with First Baptist church excursionists. Trip to the Tri Cities included a picnic at Watchtower, detailed planning complete, members and companions listed, return trip planned for the afternoon.
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D. A
Tri-Cities
St. Paul
First Baptist Church
Watentower
Edward Randleman
Henry Sylvester
Herman Keller
Wilam Johnson
Herman Elfers
Thomas Pitchforth
Frank Whitman
Jon Mendig
Otto Elfers
Andrew Diercks
Oscar Mitemon
William McCleary
Aes Bess Ingram
Elizabeth Elferss
South End Man Injured Falling From Wagon at Local Factory
James Hopewell of Bismark Street was badly hurt yesterday when he fell from a loaded wagon of door frames while working at Roach and Musser factory. He suffered bruises and a knee injury that will pause his work for some time. others in South End began travel plans as locals left for Milan and Iowa City.
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James Hopewell
Bismark Street
Roach
Musser
Mor
Hagewell
River stage climbs as boats await launch at Geneva Island
River water rises beyond nine feet with forecasts of eleven feet. Some boats not yet launched will not go over the island if the stage climbs further. The cruiser Julia C nears afloat as owners brace for higher water. cottages on Geneva Island stay dry unless levels pass eleven feet.
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Julia c
Yeptle
Geneva Island
Island Water Threat Eases. Cottages Likely Safe
Weather notes convey a twelve foot stage of water needed to flood the island region but indicate Geneva cottages and nearby islands are unlikely to be troubled. No immediate danger to homes near the shore is anticipated as conditions remain monitored.
Benefit Playgrounds Ticket Sale At Palace Theatre
Ticket sale ends today for a benefit show to raise funds for playground equipment. The event at Palace Theatre will be held Friday afternoon and evening, with school children active in promoting it. Proceeds go to the playground fund for apparatus purchases. sellers of ten tickets receive two complimentary admissions for children.
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Palace Theatre
Civic Society
Bootlegging Suspect Nabbed Near Muscatine Carnival Grounds
Deputy U S Marshal Mardy picks up another Muscatine bootlegging suspect tied to Sam Reggelson, known locally for stealing chickens. Reggelson was detained at the carnival grounds in Rock Island and moved to Davenport for federal court hearing. Authorities issued warrants but failed to locate him in Davenport during Tuesday raid.
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Tiis
Sam Reggelson
United States
Frank Hardy
Rock Island
Reggelson
Davenport
Baptist Excursion Aboard Steamer St Paul Draws Large Crowd
A very large crowd joined the First Baptist church excursion aboard the steamer St Paul this morning as it departed for Davenport. Several attendees planned reunions and gatherings during the trip amid festive activities and fellowship.
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St. Paul
Davenport
Firat Baptist Church
Bohemian workers protest innocence after near railroad firing
Police visited the Bohemian settlement off Monroe Street after a complaint of shooting near the Heinz company factory. Bohemians, workers for Heinz, denied any disturbance and claimed shots came from along the railroad track. The accuser, a resident of East Hill, feared harm to his cows. Police took no action as the complainant did not want to prosecute.
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4. J. Heins Company
Monroe Street
Heinz Company
East Hill
Moonlit Swan Boat Excursion With Local Baseball Club
The city parks hosted an excursion by steamer this evening under Swan baseball team auspices. Paul led a moonlit trip starting from the city harbor, offering a rare outing for residents and fans alike.
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Paul
Swan
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