Independent School District names ticket for directors and treasurer
The Muscatine Independent School District held a nominating convention at City Hall with a large electors turnout. J B Hunt and W H Franklin led the director slate while J J Engle was chosen as treasurer after formal ballots and adjustments to prevent double voting.
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Muscatine
J. B. Hunt
F. H. Little
Ed. Cook
J. J. Engle
Gus. Schmidt
Dr. Little
Ed. C. Cook
J. F. Devitt
J. H. Munroe
J. J. Knopp
D. W. Jackson
B. C. Benham
S. L. Johnson
J. J. Entel
C. L. Breckon
I. W. Hahn, Jr
Dr. E. B. Fulham
J. L. Giesler
Cheir
J. R. Hanley
C. T Brecken
J. R. Engel
Link Cone
Simns Johnson
Jacob Worst
J. B. Mark
J. P. Breen
J. G. van Lent
J. J. Engel
Elmer Batterson
W. H. Franklin
Mr. Engel
Cedar County Saloon Case Faces Supreme Court Appeal
The saloon faction in Cedar County boasts victory in District Court over the mulci petition and threatens high costs to temperance supporters. The Anti-Saloon League counters with resolve and significant backing as the case heads to the Supreme Court for final justice.
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Cedar County
Mulci
Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Former Muscatine Missionary Reports Famine in India
A former Muscatine woman now serving in Khandwa reports India faces both food and water famine. She notes famine orphans may be taken in, and describes the dire condition of native Christians who have been baptized but lack support and schooling.
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Khandwa
India
Sweetland to discuss Philippine Islands question
The Sweetland literary club will hold its last meeting of the season Friday evening March 16 to debate the resolution that the United States should own and control the Philippine Islands. Affirmative speakers include John Holtz J H Van Camp Grant Rosborough with J E Van Camp Ed Ogilvie and A N Day opposing.
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Sweetland Literary
United States
Philippine Islands
John Holtz
J. H. van Camp
Grant Rosborough
J. E. van Camp
Ogilvie
A. N. Day
Sweetland
M. B. Hall
Edith Crull
A. H. Klepper
U. S
J. O. van Camp
Ed. Chamberlain
King Farm
M. B. A. Lodge
F. B. Burnside
Indian Territory
A. H. Klenpper
Washington
Towa
Call for Constitutional Convention to Advance Equal Suffrage
Allen Hickey of Des Moines argues that Iowa should bypass the Legislature and submit a constitutional convention question to voters. He warns the legislature fears popular action on equal suffrage and urges a nonpartisan campaign to revise the constitution, noting Article 10 provides a direct path to a convention.
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Ed. Journal
Iowa
Kansas
Marriage of Clarence L. Tuttle and Ada B. Owen at Oakland
Clarence L. Tuttle married Ada B. Owen Wednesday evening at 7 30 in their home. Rev Kight of Columbus Junction performed the ceremony in the presence of about forty guests. Roy Williamson served as groomsman and Kate Hines as bridesmaid. A bountiful supper followed and guests departed after offering best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Clarence L. Tuttle
Ada B. Owen
Kight
Columbus Junction
Roy Williamson
Kate Hines
Tuttle
Closing of Star School in Lake township District No 4
Star school closed on March 9 1900 after a pupil program. Abby McBride presented teacher Miss Emma Altekruse with a book entitled Richard Carvel. The grateful teacher thanked the pupils and patrons as the year ended successfully.
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Star School
Lake Township
Abby McBride
Emma Altekruse
Richard Carvel
Emma
Chicago Emerges as World's Center for Instrument Making
Chicago is described as the foremost hub for musical instrument manufacturing. Workers press for a nine hour day, seeking shorter hours while preserving output.
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Chicago
Pass Library Bill Sets Senate Session Tone
Des Moines report describes Senator Titus pushing a library commission bill as a special order, passing with one dissent. Debate over time limits, books for masses, and local library support followed. Also notes on prohibitions against certain doctors and new bills in the Assembly and Senate. Concert crowd reactions to Sousa performance are mentioned.
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Titus
Library Commission
Muscatine
Senate
House
Death at Wellman joins community in mourning
William Klockenteger, a member of the Fifty first Iowa who served in the Philippines, died suddenly after a brief illness. He married Miss Romine on January 24 and had just begun his second life in Wellman before his death. The community, led by the Odd Fellows, mourns the loss of an esteemed young man.
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Wellman
Iowa
William Klockenteger
Odd Fellows
Philippines
Fifty-first Iowa
San Francisco
Romine
Senator Titus Bill Passes Senate Ballot Measure
Des Moines reports Senator Titus gains Senate passage for a separate ballot on constitutional amendments and other public measures. The item appears amid News Notes and other brief items from Des Moines Iowa dated March 10.
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Titus
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Governor ship contest rests with the Legislature
Louisville, March 10. Judge Fields of the circuit court says he has no jurisdiction in the governor ship controversy. The constitution vests in the Legislature the power to decide the contest.
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Louisville
Professor Harvey’s Boyhood in Humboldt Ends in Suicide
Prof F L Harvey of the University of Maine committed suicide at his Ban gor home. He spent his boyhood in Humboldt where his parents lived and faced overwork after marriage and guiding children’s education. Friends warned him at his mother’s funeral that his nerves needed rest, but he said he must hold out a few years longer to educate and establish his children.
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Humboldt, Ia
F. L. Harvey
University of Maine
Bangor
Governor defies surrender amid Goebel case turmoil
Governor Taylor refuses to surrender to Secretary Powers and Captain Davis charged in the Goebel murder and calls for troops to march on Frankfort. Supporters rally as stirring times are anticipated.
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Taylor
Secretary of State
Powers
Davis
Goebel
Frankfort
Drowning of a Child in Marshalltown Snowmelt Water
A little daughter of Ben Oleson in Marshalltown Iowa fell into melting snow water behind the home this morning and drowned before help could reach her.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Ben Oleson
Iowa Republican Convention to Select Delegates
Des Moines March 9 The Republican State committee meets Tuesday March 13 to set time and place for the May State convention to choose delegates for the national Philadelphia convention. Rep Robert G Cousins likely temporary chairman due to foreign affairs committee membership.
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Des Moines
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Robert G. Cousins
House
Judge Rules Electric Rates Fixed by Charter Are Binding
Judge Birdsall in Eagle Grove holds the electric light company cannot raise rates set by its charter, stating the charter constitutes a binding contract. This decision preserves existing rates and limits the utility's ability to adjust charges.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Birdsall
Eagle Grove
Electric Light Company
English Syndicate Expands in Ohio Oil Field
London based English petroleum syndicate, the foreign branch of Standard Oil, is reported to have closed a massive Ohio deal absorbing the Cudahy combination of Chicago and the Manhattan Oil company. The purchase price is said to be 10 million dollars.
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Toledo, O
English Petroleum Syndicate of
London
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Cudahy Combination
Chicago
Manhattan Oil Company
Will of Archbishop Hennessy Rumored in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa speculation swirls over Archbishop Hennessys will not yet filed for probate and its contents remain unknown. He is reputed to be wealthy with talk of funds for a new cathedral and a completed seminary. Monsignor Ryan governs until a new archbishop is installed with Archbishop Keane of Washington viewed as likely successor.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Archbishop Hennessy
Hennessy
Loras
Smyth
Kenrick
St. Louis
Hennie
Milwaukee
Monsignor
Ryan
Keane
Washington
Died at Ninety Seven in Fairfield Iowa
Mrs Elizabeth Stever died at 11 p m at her home near Fairfield age ninety seven born August 3 1803 her father served with General Washington at Valley Forge she married Adam Stever in 1826 moved to Iowa in 1844 and lived on the farm until death mother of twelve nine living Catherin Long S F Stever George Stever Mrs S B Glasgow Jno W Stever Mrs Almira Axline Elizabeth Jennie Stever funeral Saturday at 2 pm in Lutheran church conducted by Rev W J Funkey
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Fairfield
Elizabeth Stever
General Washington
Valley Forge
Adam Stever
Iowa
Catherin Long
F. Stever
George Stever
S. B. Glasgow
Jno
W. Stever
Almira Axline
Elizabeth
Jennie Stever
W. J. Funkey
Iowa coal strike ends as miners accept 10 cent raise
In Des Moines the Iowa coal miners and operators reached a compromise on a 10 cent per ton advance and a screen basis. The deal yields a 12 1 to 16 percent wage increase and averts a statewide strike. Key districts including Lucas, Monroe, Marion, Wapello, Mahaska and Keokuk counties saw the one dispute over 60 versus 56 2 3 cents per ton settle. Ratification by the full conference awaited, with day labor pay to be set later.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lucas
Monroe
Marion
Wapello
Mahaska
Keokuk
Florists Hall Association Covers Hothouses With 800000 Insurance
The Florists Hall association of the United States carries eight hundred thousand dollars in insurance on hothouses.
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The
Florists’ Hall Association of the
United States
Prohibition Whiskey Seized and Destroyed in Ladora
Five packages of whiskey seized on a mayor issued warrant were condemned and destroyed in Ladora Iowa with no defendant appearing. The case reads State of Iowa against the United States Express Company C R L & P R R and others. Goods shipped C O D from a Rock Island Illinois wholesale house.
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Ladora
Iowa
State of Iowa
United States Express Company
Rock Island
Ilinois
Murder Trial Postponed in Robson Case
Sioux City March 9. The murder trial of Jack McChrystal for the December 27 killing of John F. Robson is postponed to next week due to the absence of Assistant County Attorney T. J. Stevenson who has been pushing the case.
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Sioux City
Jack McChrystal
John FE
Robson
T. J. Stevenson
Bellevue Man Kills Himself at Dubuque
William Kuntz a Bellevue resident killed himself in Dubuque on March 9 by swallowing poison. He left no note and officials labeled the death as suicide. authorities reported the self inflicted death at the Bellevue Dubuque location.
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Bellevue
Dubuque
Iowa
William Kuntz
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