President greeted by huge crowd at Vicksburg visit
May 1 Vicksburg Miss presidential special train from Memphis arrived to a vast crowd. A hour and a half stop featured ornate city decorations and a cotton bale arch on Crawford and Walnut streets. The party toured the court house and national cemetery blooming with roses. Mrs Margaret Hammond hosted a banquet for Mrs McKinley. Cortelyou yielded to her demand to stay for McKinley's presence.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Memphis
Crawford
Walnut Streets
Court House
National Cemetery
Old Battlefields
Margaret Hammond
Judge Hammond
United States Circuit Bench
McKinley
Cortelyou
Washington
Mrs. McKinney
Herron Likely to Be Expelled by Grinnell Church Council
Baxter Iowa May 1 The Grinnell association of Congregational churches adopted a resolution calling a council to try Professor George D Herron for conduct unbecoming of a minister. The council will be composed of Congregational churches and will not consider alleged heresies. No one present defended Herron and the resolution passed without opposition, signaling a likely expulsion.
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Baxter
Iowa
George D. Herron
First Congregational Church of
Grinnell
Grinnell Association of Congregational Churches
Grinnell Congregational Church
Herron
Balloon Ascensionist Killed In Daring Trip
A balloon ascensionist died during a daring ascent after losing grip on a trapeze. Witnesses watched in horror as the performer fell, prompting cautions about dangerous feats and advice to pursue safer, peaceful pursuits. The piece promotes health via Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, claiming it aids digestion, prevents illnesses, and supports longevity.
To Mothers of This Town Ad
To Mothers of This Town. Children who are delicate feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children They cleanse the stomach act on the liver making a sickly child strong and healthy A certain cure for worms Sold by all druggists 25c Sample Free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
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Cross
Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Evening hours listed for Schmidt Bros business
The notice states hours are every evening after 6 p m except Saturday. Schmidt Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
To New York via Niagara Falls by ehigh Valley train
Travel note extols a journey to New York via Niagara Falls on the ehigh Valley railroad. Praises include attractive scenery fast trains and dining service a la carte on the pleasant trip.
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New York
Niagara Falls
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Lincoln's Phrase Origin Tied to Parker Antislavery Work
The article traces how Lincoln adopted the phrase democracy is direct self government for all the people. It credits Theodore Parker with inspiring the line during Parker's 1858 Boston Music Hall lecture and notes Parker used variants of the same idea in earlier sermons and speeches. The piece cites Herndon's account and Parker's writings from 1814 to 1850.
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William H. Herndon
Lincoln
Theodore Parker
Boston
Parker
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Music Hall
Seward
Samuel J. May
Kennedy Replacement Rumor Dominates Board Meeting
Public sentiment favors replacing principal Anna C. Kennedy in city schools. Three board members have signaled support, with F Koeckeritz, president, stating Mrs Kennedy will undoubtedly be replaced. Mahin’s resignation is in the president’s hands and directors have expressed sufficient support to make dismissal likely. The board meets Friday night to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
F. Koeckeritz
Board of Education
Anna C. Kennedy
Emma L. Mahin
Koeckeritz
Chicago teachers win writ to tax 23 Chicago corporate franchises
In Springfield Illinois on May 1 Judge Thompson granted a writ compelling the board of equalization to list for taxation the franchises of 23 great Chicago corporations. Teachers had suffered salary reductions from insufficient funds and claimed the corporations dodged taxes amounting to thousands annually amid allegations of bribery during the hearing.
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Springfield
Thompson
Chicago
Board of Equalization
Conger Declines Iowa Governorship Bid But Keeps Open Hope
Minister Conger arrives in Omaha with daughter Laura and a large Iowa delegation. He says he is not a candidate for governor unless Providence offers, and he would accept if so offered. He plans to return to China but will reassess after visiting Des Moines.
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Conger
Shaw
Allison
Henderson
Smith
China
Iowa
Des Moines
Anniversary Dinner For Dewey Fleet In Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey and 25 officers who entered Manila Bay three years ago tonight plan an anniversary dinner. In remarks on the Philippine situation he praised army success, noted recent surrenders as evidence of progress, and dismissed Aguinaldo's love for the American flag as humorous, saying he yielded only because he had to.
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Washington
Dewey
Manila Bay
Aguinaldo
Weather Outlook for Iowa Warm and Fair
Continued warm conditions forecast for Iowa with generally fair skies tonight and Thursday. Overnight temperatures remain mild with no major changes expected across the state.
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Chicago
Iowa
Manning Flouring Mills Sold to L W Sutherland
One of Iowa's largest mills changes hands as E H Dodd of Manning and John Doud of Cedar Rapids sell the Manning Flouring Mills to L W Sutherland of Boone effective May 1.
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Manning Flouring
L. W. Sutherland
Boone
Iowa
E. H. Dodd
John Doud
Cedar Rapids
Manning
Girl in Boys Garb Seeks Parents Consent for Marriage
A Chicago report says Martha Snyder of Steubenville O H masqueraded as a man with Fred Cooper to travel to Steubenville to obtain parental consent for marriage. Snyder claimed she is 20, and both planned to travel by stealth to beat their way.
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Chicago
Martha Snyder
Steubenville
Fred Cooper
Miss Snyder
Stewhenvale
Lieut Frailey Promoted in Fiftieth Regiment
Ottumwa May 1 Colonel H E Coughlan recommended the appointment of Lieutenant Joseph R Frailey of Ft Madison as quartermaster of the Fiftieth regiment First Iowa National Guard with the rank of captain to succeed Captain E E Hatby resigned Frailey is currently adjutant of the first battalion of the Fiftieth regiment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
H. E. Coughlan
Joseph R. Frailey
Ft. Madison
N. G
E. E. Hatyby
Frailey
Freight Wreck Delays Traffic Near Hudson
Local freight No. 86 on the Chicago Great Western wrecked four miles south of Hudson at the Chicago Northwestern crossing Monday evening. The collision delayed traffic about twelve hours on the Great Western and nearly as long on the Northwestern.
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Hudson
Chicago Great Western
Here
Great Western
Northwestern
Widow Defends Abandoned Farm In Perjury Case
In a court scene from Detroit Free Press the widow, a defendant and witness, testifies her land was hard and sterile while recalling she raised a cab in a pigpen and tried to raise a goat that starved. The landlord sues for back rent. jury in State of Iowa v Watkins finds not guilty of perjury.
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Land of Ours
Detroit Free Press
State of
Iowa
Watkins
Ladies Ford Shoes Sale at Half Dollar
Good News for the ladies three hundred twenty five pairs of tan and black oxford fords in sizes two to four on sale at 50 cents each. Your choice in any style or color. Call at once or they will be gone. T. W. Cherry successor to FE H Poolsen.
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T. W. Cherry
FE. H. Poolsen
Kidnappers Make Offer In Cudahy Case Omaha
An agent of the kidnappers offered to return 210000 of the ransom to Edward A. Cudahy if the 25000 reward was withdrawn and the search for the kidnappers stopped. The letter from Elgin, Illinois appears authentic, but Cudahy rejected it and vows to continue pursuing the abductors.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward A. Cudahy
Elgin
Lir
Cudahy
Annual Meeting Elects Musser To Pine Tree Officers
Stockholders of Pine Tree Lumber company meet at Cook Musser Co bank. Peter Musser chosen president with M G Norton as vice president and R D Musser as secretary treasurer. Anthes Lumber also holds annual session electing C R Musser as president and George P Anthes as secretary and GM.
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Pine Tree Lumber Company
Cook, Musser & Co. Bank
F. Weyerhaeuser
St. Paul
Minn
F. C. Denkmann
Rock Island
W. H. Laird
Winona
W. M. Musser
Iowa City
R. D. Musser
Little Falls
P. M. Musser
Peter Musser
C. R. Fox
M. G. Norton
C. A. Weyerhaeuser
Anthes Lumber Company
The
C. R. Musser
R. PD. Musser
George P. Anthes
Winterset
Iowa
E. M. Hoover
Refreshing sodas in downtown at Kuechmann shop
Advertisement notes fresh cool sodas available downtown at J Theo Kuechmann located 314 East Second Street.
Illinois Divided and Districts Created in State Apportionment
Springfield May 1 The congressional apportionment bill passes the house and likely the senate to create 25 districts with Cook and Lake counties making up districts one through ten. The Fourteenth includes Hancock Henderson McDonough Mercer Warren Rock Island, while the Senate apportionment adds eleven senatorial districts. The session also approved juror selection from counties for city courts, protection for drivers on highways, exemptions for charitable bequests from inheritance tax, 5 percent interest on municipal warrants, and broader National Guard and game law reforms.
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Springfield
House
Senate
Cook
Lake Counties
Hancock
Henderson
McDonough
Mercer
Warren
Rock Island
Cook County
Illinois National Guard
Exposition Opens as Pan-American Welcomes Visitors
Buffalo crowds swarm the Pan-American exposition as gates open at 8 30 am marking the start of a six month run. A government building ceremony at noon features a 45 bomb salute and flag unfurling at 2 pm. Band concerts follow. many buildings are accessible though full readiness is expected by May 20 for a formal dedication.
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Buffalo
May Day Observed Quietly Across Europe
May Day in London passes with little fanfare while European cities report varying displays. Budapest Prague and Trieste note general nonpolitical celebrations. Vienna sees about 50 000 men march to Prater park under armed police supervision. Rome tightens surveillance on anarchists and socialists.
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London
Budapest
Prague
Trieste
Cracow
Europe
Vienna
Prater Park
Rome
Sugary Sodas Sold at J Theo Kuechmanns Store
Readable note lists sweet sodas of all flavors offered by J Theo Kuechmann at 314 East Second Street. The line suggests a sale or advertisement for the beverage selections in a downtown shop setting.
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J. Theo Kuechmannn
East Second Street
Prehistoric man origins in De Mor tillet critique
Science review notes twelve chapters on tertiary man. It concludes man did not exist then but precursors more intelligent than living anthropoids did. Pithecanthropus erectus is seen as the immediate precursor. Caleverus skull is rejected. Paleolithic period length is pegged at 222000 years plus protohistoric neolithic 10000 and historic 6000 years totaling about 232800 years.
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Science
de Mortillet
Stillwater Lumber Interests Expand With Large River Raft
The Ravenna carried 3,600,000 feet of lumber worth 44900 from Stillwater to South Muscatine Lumber Co for rail transfer. Mississippi Box Co plans to pile most of the cargo in its yards and rail it to its mill. Wm Kaiser opens Stillwater office to manage vast northern lumber interests and Atwood mill operations. Repairs begin on the Mississippi Box plant, enlarging space by removing a west wall. three week project keeps saws running.
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Ravenna
Stillwater
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Mississippi Box Company
Kaiser
Misatessippi Box Company
Louis G. Lenck
Sage predicts another Black Friday on Wall Street
New York May 1 Russell Sage warns that the wild speculation in Wall Street could trigger another Black Friday in the near future. He says the financial world faces a severe downward shock with potential market collapse.
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New York
Russell Sage
Wall Street
Northwestern to Double Track Clinton Bridge Project
Work to begin soon on the Northwestern bridge at Clinton to convert the present structure into a double track. A church class party for Miss Shammo honored her teacher last night with a gift of a framed scene titled Pharaoh’s Horses.
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Northwestern
Ston
M. E. Church
Shammo
C. A. Coldren
Pharoah
Ada Chenoweth
Ethel Slicker
Edna E’feker
Emma McGaughey
Harriet Heller
Nellie Downer
Maud Younes
Helen Coe
Anna McCor
Mildred Ruffner
Ellen Hanler
Elizabeth le Quatte
Grace Fry
Eva Fry
Miss Shammo
Europe
Carrie Shammo
Coal soda served at J Theo Kuechmann’s
Come in and try a nice drink of coal soda at J Theo Kuechmann’s, 314 East Second Street, inviting customers to visit the shop for a refreshing beverage.
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J. Theo. Kuechmann’s
East Second Street
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Use Journal
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Great Corporation Holding
Laura
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Admiral Dewey
America
Lieut. Frailey
J. Theo Kuechmann
Illinois
Antleatty “ Man
Bicycle
Will
Wm. Kaiser
Mills
Clinton
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