Former Muscatine Man Julien Manchester Found Dead on Burlington Train
Ottumwa Iowa June 29 Brigadier General Julien C Manchester of Ottumwa a former Muscatine resident and Ballingall hotel proprietor died in his Berth on a Burlington passenger train near Albia The death occurred after he and O J Garriott of Des Moines finished planning the next state encampment of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Manchester was born 1844 in Bridgeport Conn and served in the Civil War He was a leader in the Knights of Pythias Elks and Odd Fellows and led the Uniform Rank in Iowa The Ballingall hotel and Eastern House were part of his long career and his death will be deeply regretted by order members
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Julien C. Manchester
Muscatine
Burlington
Albia
O. J. Garriott
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Dedede
Ballingall Hotel
Frank Jackson
Manchester
Julien
Bridgeport
Conn
William M
Connecticut Heavy Artillery
Petersburg
City Point
Lee
Richmond
Big Rapids
Mich
Ballingall House
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Ella J. Burnabee
Edward
Charles
Knight of Pythias
the Elks
Odd Fellows
State Department
Iowa
Prominent Marshalltown Citizen Arrested in Rape Case
Esther Miller eleven years old accuses C J Elwell fifty nine a Mason and Knight Templar of rape in Marshalltown Iowa He worked as a machinist for the Iowa Central railroad for twenty five years and is denying the charges claiming blackmail.
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Marshalltown
C. J. Elwell
Iowa Central Railroad
Esther Miller
Elwell
Pioneer business man dies in Chicago crockery store founder
John Tyrrell, aged elder statesman of Chicago's oldest crockery shop founded in 1838 by Arthur G. Burley, passed away yesterday morning at his Kenilworth home. He was the last surviving partner of the original two.
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John Tyrrell
Chicago
Arthur G. Burley
Kenilworth
Pittsburg Machinists Move to Avert July Strike
Pittsburg in June 29 report says 4000 machinists in the area near Pittsburg were likely to call a strike on July 1 but reached a compromise on Sunday. The men modified their demands on employers, preventing the walkout.
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Pittsburg
Muscatine Girl Tries An Experiment At Dinner On Five Cents
A Muscatine girl attempts a thrift meal experiment by planning a dinner for five cents. The feature notes frugal methods and ingenuity in budgeting for a simple supper.
Cal Duncan Named for Supervisor in Louisa
A local political update notes Cal Duncan has been named as the supervisor candidate in Louisa. The filing signals party support and outlines the upcoming campaign focus and local issues.
Primaries Nominate Local Officials in Louisa County
In Louisa County Republicans nominated J. Cal Duncan for supervisor and W. C. Saunders for sheriff amid contested bids. Other posts filled by incumbents, with official canvass not yet complete. A separate Centerville revival led to 219 conversions and $1,500 raised for Billy Sunday.
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Wapello
J. Cal Duncan
Board of Supervisors
Louisa County
W. C. Saunders
Daniel McKay
Ed. M. Elliott
Union Township
D. P. van Horn
E. L. McClurkin
Chas. Wallace
W. S. Kreamer
C. P. Wagner
M. A. Kelley
Republican County Central Committee
Nickel Buys a Meal
Miss Katherine Hayes described a three week experiment living on uncooked food with seven almonds two figs a glass of milk pineapple and an orange for meals from 6 to 10 in the Chicago paper. She reports excellent health and an average weekly cost of 1 19 leaving 43 cents of 4. She notes savings on fuel odor dishwashing and laundering and that four meals a day were eaten with inexpensive meals.
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Katherine Hayes
Daniel Hayes
Cherry Street
Chicago
Miss Hayes
Milton Remley Seeks Federal Judgeship to Succeed Shiras
Hon. Milton Remley former Iowa attorney general announced his candidacy for the federal judgeship to succeed Judge O. P. Shiras who resigned. Iowa officials and prominent attorneys have urged his appointment as the new U S judge in Dubuque.
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Iowa City
Milton Remley
Iowa
O. P. Shiras
Dubuque
Remley
Iowa Republicans show broad support for Cummins and tariff reform
Iowa conventions hear endorsements for Governor Cummins and Roosevelt, with focus on tariff revision and reciprocity. Plymouth county backs Cummins position, while Clinton and Crawford counties push changing tariff schedules. Des Moines outlines platform revisions and shelter to monopoly critique.
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Clinton
Roosevelt
Shaw
Allison
Dolliver
Cummins
Manchester
H. L. Adams
LeMars
Plymouth County
Barrett
Beer Evening At Kiel Yacht Club Attended By Kaisers Guests
The Kaiser, Admiral Cotton, American Ambassador Tower and other Americans will attend a beer evening at Kiel yacht club grounds tonight. The emperor and guests will sit at small tables and enjoy free conversation while the public sits at neighboring tables. Only beer will be served.
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Kiel
Germany
the Kaiser
Admiral Cotton
Ambassador Tower
Yacht Club Grounds
Emperor
Bail Denied for Man Accused of Seattle Murder
I N Negus, once of Muscatine, is jailed in Seattle on a May 11 homicide charge. Prosecution says premeditated murder after altercation over alleged insult to foster sister Ida Coates. Bail refused. trial set for September 21. Negus remains in jail until then.
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I. O. Negus
Muscatine
Seattle
Edward Kebabian
Negus
Ida Coates
Kebabian
Ohioan Kills His Brother in Saloon Quarrel
In Hamilton Ohio Charles Geisler of West Hamilton shot and killed his brother John a carpenter at the former's saloon in the presence of Johns wife after a quarrel. The incident occurred on a Sunday.
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West Hamilton
Hamilton
Ohio
Charles Geisler
John
FIEND AT BAY. FIVE WOMEN SLAIN IN MURDERS
Strangler Knapp faces trial in Hamilton Ohio for murdering five women and girls after confessing to the killings. Defense argues mental instability from an eight year old pony kick as the challenge to the charge on his third wife. Covington Kentucky reports Mrs Elmeral Drake on trial for murdering her husband with zinc sulfate and suspected in a prior husband’s death.
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Knapp
Covington, Ky
Elmeral Drake
Best Boat Cup Winner Tops Last Year’s Race
The Best Boat Cup winner from the previous year led the field in a tight race, finishing first in the opening leg and remaining a front runner throughout the competition.
New Boat Is Second First Trial for Shamrocks Race
In a trial race, the old boat defeats the new challenger securing second place to determine which boat will race with the Shamrocks. Other races will be held to decide remaining slots.
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Rac
Swindler Sentenced to Four Years in Penitentiary
Col. Robert Ammon, recently convicted of stealing stolen property tied to the Franklin syndicate, a get rich quick scheme offering 500 percent profit, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary this morning. A new trial was denied.
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New York
Robert Ammon
Franklin Syndicate
Get-Rich-Quick
Rival yachts lead in Newport race series for cup defense
The Reliance, Constitution, and Columbia raced in Newport Rhode Island on June 29 in the first of six trials to decide which vessel will defend the cup. The start featured a twelve knot breeze and a fifteen mile beat to windward, with a dramatic late turn as the Columbia closed on the Reliance after initial separation.
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Newport
R. L
Columbia
Reliance
Constitution
Yachtamen
Newport, R. I
Flood Devastates Wheeling Creek Valley In West Virginia
A wall of water swept down the Wheeling creek valley in a cloudburst last night, flooding a ten square mile area and causing immense damage with no casualties reported.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Creek
Burley Stops Joe Choynski in Dawson City Fight
Seattle’s Nick Burley knocked out Joe Choynski of Chicago in the second round at the Dawson City Athletic Club show on Saturday night and Choynski retires from boxing.
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Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Dawson City
Joe Choynski
Nick Burley
Dawson City Athletic Club
Count Boni de Castellane Retained by Chamber of Deputies
Paris June 23 The chamber of deputies validated the reelection of Count Boni de Castellane amid some objections. Castellane had been unseated after his first election for irregular practices at the polls.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Boni de Castellane
Castellane
Polis
Cotton hard hit as mills fear further closures
In Manchester on June 29 distress grows in the cotton industry due to high cotton prices. Thousands are already out of work and authorities fear more mills may shut down, worsening unemployment across the city.
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Manchester
England
Hiram Barnett Shot In Hargis-Cockrell Feud Clash
Jackson Kentucky reports another victim in the Hargis Cockrell feud Hiram Barnett was shot through the head by a Hacker boy during a Sunday battle on the Breathitt Magoffin county line Two Barnett men Joe and John were wounded in the same incident
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Jackson
Hiram Barnett
Breathitt- Magoffin
Joe
John Barnett
Caterpillar Army Devastates Washington Valley
An enormous army of caterpillars about 150 yards wide and three miles long, containing billions of worms, is marching across the Walla Walla valley near Walla Walla Washington causing widespread destruction as it advances toward the town. Residents report extensive damage to crops and vegetation along the march route.
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Tacoma
Wash
Walla Walla Valley
Waila Walla
President Resting Opens New Executive Offices
Oyster Bay reports the new executive offices opened this morning while the President stayed at home due to heavy rain. His mail was delivered to him at his residence.
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Oyster Bay
Iowa Weather Forecast Indicates Showers Tonight and Tuesday
Indications for Iowa call for probable showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Sun rises at 4 15, sets at 7 30, moon sets at 10 41.
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Chicago
Iowa
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