Family Quarrel in Murder Case Involving Mrs Lucas
The case centers on Sarah E. Lines known as Mrs David Lucas accused of murdering Louis Leroy Meskell at La Porte and adopting a child in Muscatine in 1888. The father of the murdered child, T D Burke, pursued the case after learning a substitute Elliott boy was with Mr and Mrs Elliott in Marengo.
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Sarah E. Lines
David Lucas
Louis Leroy Meskell
la Porte
Muscatine
Lizzie Meskell
Elliot
Marengo
Waterloo
Young Good
Altgeld Attacks Harrison in Chicago Speech
In a packed Auditorium crowd of about 3000, former Democratic governor John P. Altgeld denounced Mayor Carter H. Harrison. He urged independence and attacked the Harrison administration during his March 28 address.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Carter H. Harrison
Altgeld
Indepen
City Election Prompts Wake of Political Appeals
The note urges Democrats and other supporters to back Judge Elbridge Haney and the full Republican slate in the upcoming city election next week.
Millinery Openings Draw Crowds in City Boutiques
Miss Mabel Gould Markman and Company and Slater and Deeder held spring openings showcasing an abundance of decorative headpieces. Hundreds visited, many admired but few could buy due to cash constraints, as displays drew praise from both women and men who wondered about the evening expenses.
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Mabel Gould
Markman & Company
Slater & Deeder
Boot and shoe dealer Isett sells stock to Weiderrecht
Word from Wapello says G M Isett the boot and shoe dealer and Central telephone office manager has sold his stock to Will Weiderrecht formerly of Wapello now in Burlington. Isett and family plan to move to Muscatine and residents there will welcome them.
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Wapello
G M. Isett
Will Weiderrecht
Burlington
Isett
Muscatine
Local Patent Medicine Guarantee Offers Refunds on Cough Syrup
A group including G A Reinicke and Nesper & Co. declares they will refund the 60 cent bottle of Gregs Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold and also return 25 cents on cattle satisfaction proof.
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Greg
D. G. A. Reinicke
B. Barkalow
J. J. Havercamp
Nesper & Co
J. Theo. Keuchma
Mrs Hartman Travels by M N S Train to Wapello
Mrs. W. L. Hartman was a passenger on the M. N. & S. train to Wapello at noon today. She will spend the next few days visiting relatives in that city.
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W. L. Hartman
Wapello
Emma Lawrence
Fruitland
Vernie Bradshaw
Whitehall
Hill
City
Townsend's Studio Friday Photo Special
Photographers announce a Friday special at Townsend's Studio to help with difficult subjects. The studio promises satisfaction, located half a block from Grand Opera House for convenient access.
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Townsend
Grand Opera House
Window Shades Cheaper Than Ever at Schmidt Bros
Schmidt Bros announces a sale on window shades with reduced prices across multiple styles and sizes. The promotion highlights durable fabrics, easy installation, and value compared to prior seasons, encouraging homeowners to upgrade as prices drop.
Local News Roundup From Geo B Jacksons and City Visitors
Numerous locals and visitors are noted in the city today with frequent business trips from Wilton West Liberty Fruitland and New Boston. Highlights include Mrs Lizzie Noble shopping in the city and John Barnard illness with paralysis near the city. A kid gloves Easter sale and Pan American Exposition travel details are advertised by local stores and railway agents.
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Lizzie Noble
New Boston
City
Pan-American Exposition draws world interest for 1901 Buffalo event
The Pan-American Exposition to be staged in Buffalo from May 1 to November 1, 1901 aims to show Western Hemisphere progress over a century and foster close ties among nations. The Nickel Plate Road issues a pamphlet promoting the fair and offers train service from Chicago to Buffalo and New York City.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Buffalo
Niarare Falls
F. J. Moore
Main St
N. Y
Western Hemisphere
Americas
United States
American Hemisphere
Niagara Frontier
New York City
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Petersburg Baker
F P Moran a Petersburg baker praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with bad coughs and whooping cough saying it gives perfect satisfaction. He notes it contains no opium or harmful drugs and was recommended by a druggist. Sold by J J Havercamp and W C A Busch druggists.
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Chamberlain
F. P. Moran
Petersburg
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
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Children’s Tose
Ouanity Limited
Swell
Sarah .E. Lines
Elliott Boy
Harrison
Wilmering & Comp’y
Bond
Hardway
Schmidt Bros
Geo. B. Jackson's
Fuller's Grand Opera
N. Wirtz
Wilton
A. McDonald
Eliza
L. P. Crittenden
Petersburg, IL
Fred Umbee
West Liberty
Brown
T. J. Noble
W. A. Smith
Columbus Junction
Fred Wingfield
Frank Hopson
Ad. Hopson
E. Rock
Thomas Watson
Foster, IL
John Barnard
The
H. L. Brown
F. Vanatta
Ferdinand
W. L. Johnson
Commercial House
A. K. Lindsey
Grandview
Adam Hild
Thomas Barnard
A. Duetschmany
Dillaway's
People's - Want - Colway
W. S. Peasley
Muscatine Sash & Door Co
Hershey Avenue
Singer
E. Sth
J. W. Millar
E. W. Horton
Child
Iowa Ave
J. M. Peck
West Third Street
West Second Street
East 10Th Street
Sinnett's
Thos. Kelly
Mae
Ella W. Thompson
Stater & Ceeder
Isett Ave
Muscatine and County
Dows Block
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mackey
Wm. Owen
J. W. McCoinnill
Soaneagear
Mr. Owen
Shryloc
Bulwer Lytton’s
Myrtie D. Harlan
Journal Office
C. H. Sterneman
8Th Street
7Th Street
Barailus
6Th St
4Th
Lucas Grove St
Mulberry St
Barains
Oak St
Tacres
Mulerri St
74 Street
Second Street
H. 4. Arnold
West Second St
Stafford Press
Church St
New Haven, Conn
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