Labor Assembly Postponed Meeting to April 10
The Labor Assembly meeting at Assembly Hall was postponed due to weather. A discussion on Unionism and employer relations will occur April 10 with C L Brecken outlining the study plan. The Thomas Beck orchestra and Button Workers minstrel cast performed, with a one act farce scheduled for the next gathering.
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Assembly Hall
C. L. Brecken
Thomas-Beck Orchestra
Fred Walton
Jesse Peck
W. H. Ripson
Lamar
Fidgets
Fred. Walton Jack
H. Rinson Dinah
First Promenade Concert Opens Series In Muscatine
The Musical Union Orchestra and Pauchet's brass band presented the first promenade concert of the season at Central Music Hall. Attendance was large despite poor weather, with two-part program by local artists and a notable cornet solo by Prof. Pauchet. Balcony seating labeled as Bachelor’s Delight drew interest.
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Central Music Hall
Musical Union Orchestra
Paudhet
Congregational Church
Series of concerts promises large repertoires ahead
Citizens look forward with impatience to the remaining events of the series as both the orchestra and band have prepared large and delightful repertoires for the performances.
Accuracy of Forecasts and Winter Weather in Muscatine
The piece lauds weather forecasting accuracy this winter, noting reliable predictions in Iowa and a Muscatine electric railway system still operating after shoveling. It laments poor street drainage, muddy streets, and faulty sewers, urging better street care amid rain and thaw.
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Withich
Towa
Journal
Muscatine
Electric Railway
Second
March Storm Deluges Town With Rain And Snow
The issue describes a powerful March storm hitting the region with heavy rain and a late snow. It details downpours that flooded streets, snow eight inches deep in places, and widespread travel disruption including streetcar lines. It notes thundershowers, lightning, and confirms the storm’s broad reach, with local anecdotes of animals and a weather-affected mood.
Brewers End Four-Gallon Pony Kegs in Iowa Saloon Trade
Brewers in Iowa agree to stop supplying four-gallon pony kegs to saloons and liquor dealers citing wasted cooperage from unreturned empties. The move aims to curb rowdy customers who could otherwise afford larger eight-gallon kegs and undermine supply chains.
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Lowa
Present Judges Sufficient
City Attorney Devitt voices support for the Seventh district as he says four active and energetic judges would be competent to handle the work and sees no need for a change. He clarifies that his remark targeted only underperforming judges among the four, not a overhaul of the judiciary.
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Journal
Devitt
Judge Rowan Reports Criminal Cases for 1899 1900
The judge notes about half of arrests led to conviction in his court over the year. From January 1, 1899, to January 1, 1900, 237 cases were brought before Judge Rowan, 207 charges sustained, and 36 found not guilty.
Question on Calamity: kittens die or bull pups survive
A philosophical query weighs two misfortunes: the death of kittens versus the life of bull pups. The speaker seeks judgment on which outcome constitutes the greater calamity.
Unusual Waterloo Storm Brings Four Inches Snow
A late night storm in Waterloo Iowa produced four inches of snow with thunder and lightning. The rare weather event disrupted travel and prompted local sightings of a striking atmospheric display.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Rag sewing and school cleaning notes from Buffalo Prairie
Local notes cite a rag sewing at Mrs. William Maginnis on Buffalo Prairie for Wednesday the 28th weather permitting. Hazel Dell Sunday school plans a good Friday cleaning and white washing the schoolhouse. A baby girl arrives to Mr and Mrs Simon McCormic. Several residents visit Muscatine and discuss Easter programs and upcoming elections.
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William Maginnis
Buffalo Prairie
Hazel Dell
H. B. Potter
Muscatine
W. O. Vanatta
Thompson Boney
The
Bay
Dan Kistler
Frank Vanatta
Matt Richards
Sam Boruff
Sam
Walter Reed
Pomroy
Eliza
Simon McCormic
Simon
Sam Burrows
Co. A. Peterson
Charley Whitlock
North Buffalo
Ross Roseman
Neck of the Woods
Andalusia
Tommy Fisher
Tommy
Frank Johnson
Kennedy
Abbie Hays
E. H. Potter
Anna Peterson
Lou Hesman
J. R. Boruff
Joseph Ryan
Charles Krueger
William Boruff
John
James Ryan
Jim
Sam Rboruff
Billy Hayes
Rob Murdock
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
A. H. Fisher and Family express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy shown during their bereavement and loss.
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A. H. Fisher
City Board of Health Meets in March 27 1900 Session
City board of health held a meeting at 7 30 p m with Mayor Schmidt presiding. Health physician F E Schmidt reported two families released from quarantine since the last meeting with one house disinfected and a patient moved to the hospital. Another case to be moved tomorrow. all patients doing well. Adjourned to Friday next.
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City Recorder's
City Board of Health
Schmidt
Schott and Richards
C. Hetzel
J. J. Ryan
Bert. C. Benham
F. E. Schmidt
Alderman Schott
John MacVicar
Jerry J. Hartenbower
Citizens
West Side
Democratic
MacVicar
Des Moines
Senate
House
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Promises Safe Relief
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children and effective against coughing. It claims universal druggist guarantee and lists prices of 25 cents and 50 cents.
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Mull
Des Moines Senate and House actions with local election notes
In Des Moines March 27 report, Senate passes a policy bill on insurable value. Lewis advances a small district tax to fund school transportation. Death of Senator William Wilson Sr leads to resolutions. Cheshire bill grants land to a U S army post. Byers, Shelby County candidate for Congress, receives rose tribute. Weather dampens proceedings as grip spreads.
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Brighton
Cheshire
Lewis
William Wilson
United States
Assembly
Des Moines
Forty-ninth Iowa Election Vote Totals
Cedar Rapids reports the Forty-ninth Iowa officers selected tonight for Company C with results by candidate and hometown. Colonel W G Dows 24 from Cedar Rapids. Lieutenant Colonel George Evans 24. Major Allen 34 from Independence. Captain Rowell 36 from Tinton. Major Fisher 21 from Waterloo. Major Clapp 16 from Toledo.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Company C
Forty-ninth
W. G. Dows
George Evans
Allen
Independence
Rowell
Tinton
Fisher
Waterloo
Clapp
Toledo
Snow to Night Threatens Iowa and East Portions
Chicago dispatch reports possible snow tonight over Iowa with higher winds and a wintry mix extending to the east portion Thursday. Strong easterly to northeasterly winds accompany the unsettled weather.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
General Joubert Dies After Illness in Pretoria
Pretoria reports General Joubert died at 11 30 last night after a stomach ailment. The city mourns a true patriot and upright gentleman.
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Pretoria
Joubert
Rush for Congress narrows to McPherson pick and multiple hopefuls
Des Moines reports the Iowa delegation will back Smith McPherson of the Ninth district for the federal judgeship successor to the late Woolson. Nearly a dozen Republicans are named as candidates for the Congressional nomination, led by ex-Speaker H. W. Byers. Other contenders include C. G. Saunders, Walter I. Smith, Ernest E. Hart, John W. Foster, Joseph Junkin, J. C. Milliman, T. B. Swan, and A. L. Hager.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John S. Woolson
Congress
Smith McPherson
Ninth
C. G. Saunders
Walter I. Smith
Ernest E. Hart
Council Bluffs
John W. Foster
Guthrie County
Joseph Junk
Mt Pleasant Runaways Return from the West
Sam Budde and George Davidson returned to Mt Pleasant Iowa on Sunday after several weeks away in the west. They ran away with Panl Bonnifield to seek fortune in the wooly west. They traveled to Red Desert Wyoming and found it rough compared with Mt Pleasant and Oakland Mills.
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Sam Budde
George Davidson
West
Panl Bonnifield
Red Desert
Wyoming
Oakland Mills
Doctor Welch Receives Above Knee Leg Amputation
Humboldt March 27 Dr J H Welch longtime local physician and former legislator underwent an above the knee amputation today after years of suffering from a cancerous bone in the leg He is reported to be standing the operation’s shock well.
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Humboldt
J. H. Welch
Hopkinton Man Charged With Revenue Law Violation
James Campbell of Hopkinton Iowa faced United States Commissioner Cady in Dubuque on March 27 for selling liquor without a license. He was bound over to the federal grand jury.
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Dubuque
Iowa
James Campbell
Hopkinton
United States
Cady
Internal Revenue
Federal
Grand Jury
West Liberty Votes Franchises and Elections Recap
West Liberty granted a franchise to West Liberty and Springdale Mutual Telephone Co and approved a home system. May or McFadden reelected. Potter and Mead elected without opposition. About 108 women voted. six were uncertain voters. Melissa Gregg arrived for her brother James H Ady’s illness. John A Jelly remains very ill. Langfit family arrived from Marengo. Foss and Ames Corley back at Mt. Vernon. Tuesday rain noted.
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West Liberty and
Springdale Mutual Telephone Company
McFadden
Potter
Mead
Melissa Gregg
Iron River
Wisconsin
James H. Ady
Atalissa
John A. Jelly
O. T. Langfit
William
Marengo
Foss
Ames Corley
Mt. Vernon
Mull's Pioneer Cures Distributed to Sufferers
Advertisement touts Mull's Pioneer Cures with a dollar draft guarantee. It claims remedies for Kidney and Bladder issues, Impure Blood and Liver, Stomach and Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Female Complaints. Chocolate tablets priced 25c and 1.00.
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Mull
Time to track details limits men's achievement
A reflection that men who obsess over small details often miss bigger accomplishments, suggesting a trade off between meticulous focus and overall progress. The aphorism notes that those with time for minutiae may not rise to prominence.
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Labor Assembly
Cit
ies—Banner Lodge
Mother Goose
Town Avenue
Howard Erb
Davenport
Daily Journal
Thme
Journal Office
Zipp
Ferdinand, III
DES Moines News
Proceedings OF
the Senate
William Wilson, Sr
Shelby County
Senate Proceedings
Shelby
Byers
Judge Woolson
Trebor
General Joubert
Hon. Smith McPherson
West Liberty
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