Seventeen Democrats Name Delegates at Muscatine Mass Convention
Seventeen Muscatine county Democrats met at the court house to select delegates and alternates for the state convention in Des Moines and the national convention in Kansas City. J G Van Lent chaired, Charles H Gobble was secretary, representation based on county votes for governor, sixteen delegates and fifteen alternates chosen. Delegates empowered to fill vacancies and cast full vote. no resolutions adopted as they wait to decide at the state convention.
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Muscatine County
Court House
Des Moines
Kansas City
J. G. van Lent
Charles H. Gobble
Fred. E. White
W. F. Brannan
Henry &. Nicolaus
Muscatine Golf Club organizes by signing group
An enthusiastic meeting at Carskaddan and Burk's office formed the Muscatine Golf Club. Dr. F. H. Little named president with L. G. Burnett as vice president and George Reader as secretary and treasurer. A committee to draft by laws and select land reports a tract near Park Place, about 38 acres, with plans to hire a Chicago expert to lay out the course. Forty seven men and eight women had signed, with more expected.
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Carskaddan & Burk
F. H. Little
John Sterneman
George Reader
Charles Kemble
J. W. Eells
L. G. Burnett
C. R. Musser
Park Place
Rock Island
Chicago
American Golf Association
Death of Mrs Mucha in New York City
Saturton'saire John OG reports the death of Mrs Mucha in New York City after six months of cancer suffering. She died yesterday at age 72. A native of Gutenberg Austria she lived in Muscatine and Johnson County before settling in town. Survived by husband and three children Emil Mucha Agnes Kulda and John C Mucha.
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Saturton
John OG
Mucha
New York City
West Hill
Muscatine
New York
Gutenberg
Austria
America
Johnson County
Iowa
Emil Mucha
Iowa City
Agnes Kulda
John C. Mucha
City
Arbor Day Exercises Across City Schools
Saturday's Daily reports all city schools celebrated Arbor and Bird Day with suitable programs. Teachers prepared flower beds and pupils planted many beautiful plants while lectures emphasized care of nature.
Birds Endangered by Plumage Slaughter in Schools
The piece notes that birds are fast becoming extinct due to plumage hunting and nest robbing by boys. It records school recitations and songs as part of programs that foster a love for nature among pupils.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE. tions in Methodist Law.
The fragment references Methodist Law with a phrase that suggests a discussion of legal or doctrinal matters. No clear event, names, dates, or places are readable to identify a full story or concrete facts.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending April 27 1900
Transcribers Titus and Jackson list property transfers for the week ending Friday April 27 1900. The document notes Dr. C L Stafford interviewed and indicates many matters of importance to be adjusted at the great conference.
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Titus & Jackson
Signs and church conference details mix in Muscatine chatter
Local remarks onDont Spit on the Walk signs mix with Chicago Methodist conference news. The Iowa city cohort discusses lay representation, removal of time limits, and amusements rules ahead of the next general conference in Chicago, with clergy from First Church and several lay delegates noted.
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Methodist Church
C. L. Stafford
D. D
Iowa
J. C. W. Coxe
D. C. Smith
W. G. Wilson
Jesus
Epworth League
Book Concern
Stafford
Chicago
Trunk at the depot yields a damp gas scare
A trunk hauled onto the station platform aroused fear as a strong odor suggested a body inside. Police opened it and found only women's clothing and a wet can of carbon gas, used for bicycle lamps, prompting the officer to close the trunk and declare the matter resolved.
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Freight CO. B
Fed
Wichana
Weledia
Celeste
Cremona
I_you
City Rules Expected to Besiege Quarantine Violators
City v Edd Phelps was before Judge Rowan as County Attorney Coldren prosecuted and Attorney Stapleton defended. The case targets violators of quarantine rules to deter others from ignoring smallpox regulations, with the trial ongoing at press time.
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Edd
Phelps
Rowan
Coldren
Stapleton
City Board of Health
Demise of John Dunphy in South Muscatine Family Mourns
John Dunphy aged 74 or 75 died at his home 212 Front Street after a stroke. A native of Tipperary Ireland he came to the United States in 1849 and lived in Muscatine since 1857. Survived by widow and four children Michael Lucy John and Mrs Frank Grady. Funeral at St Marys Church Monday at 9 AM.
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John Dunphy
South Muscatine
Front Street
Tipperary
Ireland
New Orleans
St. Louis
Muscatine
Dunphy
Hershey Lumber Company
Michael
Lucy
John
Frank Grady
St. Mary's Church
Death of Colt Beloved by Phil Mackey Critically Noted
Yester day afternoon a fine colt belonging to Mr Mackey grazing in reservoir park died after bolting at the end of its tether. The horseman in charge, hostler Charlie Schenk, attempted remedies but the colt was paralyzed and died soon after despite veterinary efforts.
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Phil
Mackey
Telegram Support for St Louis Exposition Aid
Prominent St Louis Republicans prepare a telegram to Speaker Henderson endorsing a plan to appropriate 5,000,000 dollars for the St Louis exposition. The fair would benefit the Mississippi Valley and many western cities. The telegram is expected to go today.
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St. Louis
Henderson
Mississippi Valley
Many Guests at Scott House Dinner
Saturday's event at the Scott House drew seventy five guests for a wholesome meal. The partial guest list includes J. W. Rodes Nichols J Dennelly Montpelier R. T. Shannon and family Nichols T Neff Nichols L F Gipple Grandview Fred Seaton Downey Sada Seaton Downey Mae Rhoades Downey W H Mahaffe J A McDaniels Letts A J LaTour ette Bayfield L Elison Letts Julius Welsch Montpelier W C Reed Eliza J W Brayton Illinois City Harry Morgan West Liberty A Crawford Lone Tree Chas. Passmore and wife Pike township M Cessell Lake township J L Lieberknecht Letts Mrs Meyers and daughters Adams.
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Scott House
J. W. Rodes
Nichols
J. Dennelly
Montpelier
R. T. Shannon
Family
T. Neff
L F. Gipple
Grandview
Fred. Seaton
Downey
Sada Seaton
Lake Township
J. L. Lieberknecht
Letts
Mrs. Meyers
Adams
West and Southwest Leaders Push St Louis Exposition Plan
A delegation of governors ex governors mayors and prominent public and business figures from the west and southwest appeared before the House insular affairs committee to advocate an international exposition at St Louis in 1903 to honor the Louisiana Purchase and Mississippi valley growth. A national bill proposes a 5 million dollar appropriation. Ex Secretary Francis of Missouri outlined scope and urged congressional assurance for timely action and next session funding. Governors Shaw of Iowa Jones of Arkansas and Lt Governor Gilbert of Nebraska voiced state and personal support.
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Washington
Southwest
House Committee On Insular Affairs
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Congress
Francis
Missouri
Shaw
Iowa
Jones
Arkansas
Gilbert
Nebraska
Gambling Houses Closed by Order of Mayor in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa on April 27 gambling houses were closed by mayoral order after a reform crusade by church members who threatened to impeach Mayor Jennings for lax enforcement. Previously houses paid a monthly fine or $100 license to operate.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Jennings
Man Reflects on Money and Conceit
A speaker argues that age does not dull the urge to earn. He laments how people who jump to conclusions fail to stay within reasonable bounds.
Resignations Ripple Through Cedar Falls Schools
In Cedar Falls Iowa on April 27 talk centers on O J Lalynder resignation as superintendent. Rumor says four teachers may resign if the school board accepts his departure.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
O. J. Laylander
Laylander
Some publishers do right and others the writers.
A concise observation contrasts publishers who uphold integrity with others who prioritize authorship over ethics, underscoring a division in professional standards within the media industry.
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Muscatine Golf Club
A. H. Kile
Jessie M. Kile
Eliza Noetlich
Hus
Mary B. McBride
O. L
Crossman & Huff
Mary B.mcbride
Albert Bearwald
Emma Otto
Sco Vaas
Seewee
A. F. Huleatt
I. BB Foster
Morgan Park
West Liberty
Franz J. Hartman
Jefferson D. Fulham
H. M. Bartlett
John P. Breen
James McKillip
Parmelia A. Fowler
Mary W. Achter
Ebenezer P. Day
Jos
J. Alrey
Oliver Eliason
West
Wm. H. Jenkenson
Daniel J
Ruth E. Gates
Cedar River
Horace G. Willits
Chas. L. Peasley
Levi D. Miller
Herman Brookins
Robert Miller
Ezra Gates
Chas. H
Bert C. Hershey
Albert Karg
Bess
W. K. Fairbane Company
Boston
Dillaway’s Crockery Store
Metré Bank
Corn Nat. Bank
Hicare
LANOS
Orvan
Seas, Rebeck & Co
Thoready
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Fulton, Desmaines and Wayman
Chicaco
Ill
L. Adler
Rochester
Borger’s Clothing Store
Hershey Lumber Co
Muscatine, Iowa
Evening Journal
Mull
Lightnir
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