Cheap Rail Rates Ahead for National Baptist Anniversary
Iowa Central Railway offers tickets at one fare plus 2.00 round trip for National Baptist anniversaries in St. Paul May 19 to 28. Sale May 18 to 20 with returning by May 29. extendable to June by depositing with St. Paul joint agent and 50 cent fee. Readings feature leading Baptist speakers and programs on missions education and benevolent work. For details contact local agent or Geo Batney G P A A Marshalltown Iowa.
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National Baptist
St. Paul
Iowa Central Railway
Baptist Church
Efor
Geo. &. Batney ,G. P
A. A
Marshalltown
Iowa
German alcohol production nears hundred million gallons
The output in Germany approaches 100 million gallons annually with about two thirds distilled from potatoes, indicating a major reliance on potato-based spirits in the production mix.
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Germany
Messick Interests Sold to Citizens Railway in Muscatine
The Muscatine Electric Railway, renamed Citizens Railway and Light, transfers Messick interests for 100000 dollars. New management led by L. W. Prior M. A. Devitt and H. W. Huttig plans a modern gas plant valued around 50000 dollars a 60000 cubic foot gas tank and extensive mains upgrades to improve city service.
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Muscatine
H. D. Messick
Cleveland
Ohio
Muscatine Railway
Citizen's Railway & Light Company
Messick
Muscatine Electric Railway Company
Citizen's Railway and Light Company
L. W. Prior
M. A. Devitt
Chicago
H. W. Huttig
H. T. Fiske
Muscatine Won’t Push Fifty Iowa National Guard Camp
Col Caughlan said Muscatine could likely host the Fiftieth Iowa National Guard encampment this year but local interest appears weak. A guard member noted the event would mean a great deal, yet no action is expected.
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Caughlan
Muscatine
Local trip to Burlington steamer to begin regular service
The report notes a lengthy labor effort with many inconveniences and unpaid work, suggesting a gathering at Her shey's pasture would be unsuitable in high winds. It adds that such an event could benefit the town financially as many laborers would spend money locally. The steamer W. J. Young arrived at 2:30 pm on its first Davenport to Burlington run and will make regular trips, with plans to meet the Helen Blair tomorrow evening.
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Hershey's Pasture
W. J. Young
Davenport
Burlington
Helen Blair
Sewer construction begins on Hershey Avenue project
The sewer on Hershey avenue from Busch street to the west was started this morning. W. A. Edgar of Cedar Rapids is the contractor as the lowest bidder. He filed his bond and contract with City Recorder Bert Benham, with a completion date of June 1. The $2,000 project will divert storm water from lots and private property.
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Hershey Avenue
Busch Street West
W. A. Edgar
Cedar Rapids
Bert Benham
Fire at Davenport destroys Bettendorf Metal wheel works
Fire swept a new Bettendorf Metal wheel works plant in Davenport at about 3 PM destroying equipment and threatening to cause heavy losses. The blaze broke out opposite the Christ Mueller Lumber company and follows a recent prior fire at the old plant.
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Davenport
Bettendorf Metal Wheel Works
Christ Mueller Lumber Company
Miners Agree to Return to Work in Springfield
Springfield reporters say strikers will resume work tomorrow after agreeing to return pending a conference with operators to settle differences, the talks set for Saturday.
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Springfield
Ill
Russian Labor Revolt Reported in Central Russia
Copenhagen reports a revolt of the labor population between Moscow and Vladimir in Central Russia. Troops clashed with workers, resulting in many killed and wounded.
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Copenhagen
Moscow
Vladimir
Russia
Morgan Gets Millions in White Star Deal
London May 1 The White Star line joins the shipping combine with J Pierpont Morgan and associates completing the Wie deal Morgan is said to have received 12 500 000 in stock of the new company
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London
White Star Line
Shipping Combine
J. Pierpont Morgan and Associates
Morgan
War Orders Sought On Samar Campaign By Burleson Bill
The House approved the Burleson bill asking for copies of all orders concerning the Samar campaign and directly tied to Gen. Smith. The Senate approved a similar resolution.
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Washington
House
Burleson
Secretary of War
Samar
Gen. Smith
Senate
Price Luedtke-Vows Mark Country Wedding Night Ceremony
Miss Olga Luedtke of this city wed Charles A Price last night at the bride’s parents home near Park Place. Rev A H F Hertzler of the German M E church officiated before about 40 relatives. A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside at the old home farm as the groom’s parents recently moved into the city.
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Olga Luedtke
Charles A. Price
Herman Luedtke
Park Place
A. H. F. Hertzler
M. E. Church
Bell and Frack Wed at East Ninth Street Home
Miss Bertha Bell and Milton T Frack, both of this city, were married yesterday evening at the East Ninth street residence of Rev Joseph N Elliott. The ceremony united the couple for life and they plan to make Muscatine their future home. They will reside soon on East Second street.
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Bertha Bell
Milton T. Frack
East Ninth Street
Joseph N. Elliott
Rev. Elliott
Muscatine
East Second Street
Trinity church choir boys host pleasant West Third Street party
A social gathering was held at Thomas Brown's home on West Third Street Tuesday evening for 31 Trinity church choir boys. They enjoyed games and music, and the boys showed growing musical skill, providing a cheerful scene worthy of a local report.
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Thomas Brown
West Third Street
Trinity Church Choir
Meeting of the Court of Columbian Circles at Maccabee Hall
Members gathered at the Maccabee Hall in the K P building on Iowa avenue for a meeting of the Court of Columbian Circles. Officers elected included Overseer W Rickard Vice President N S Nelson Guard L C Fowler Assistant Guard J S Fowler Past President Dr Ray Durkee Prelate Mrs Josephine Hackey. The session concluded with social time and adjournment to meet again in two weeks.
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Court of Columbian
Maccabee Hall
K. P
Iowa Avenue
W. Rickard
N. S. Nelson
L. C. Fowler
J. S. Fowler
Ray Durkee
Josephine Hackey
Mrs. J N Elliott Hosts East Ninth Street Reception
Mrs J N Elliott will give an afternoon reception at her East Ninth Street home on Friday from 3 to 6 p m. Honored guests include her sisters Mrs Gardner and Mrs Lees of Hamilton Ontario and sister in law Mrs S W Ten ant of this city. It promises to be a delightful social function of the season.
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J. N. Elliott
East Ninth Street
Gardner
Lees
Hamilton
Ontario
S. W. Tenant
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Deutschman at Home
A surprise party was held at 610 West Eighth street for Mrs Aug Deutschman on her 48th birthday. About 20 couples attended, enjoying ecards games and music from a phonograph, with light refreshments. Guests praised her gracious hosting and cheerful handling of the surprise.
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Aug. Deutschman
West Eighth Street
Dinner Honoring Mrs. Rebecca Cass At Maiden Lane Home
Mrs Suel Foster hosted a six o clock dinner at her Maiden Lane residence in Muscatine. The gathering honored Mrs Rebecca Cass daughter of H Q Jennison linking longtime local settlers. Mrs Cass arrived from Denver Colorado and is visiting Mrs Anna Magoon with many descendants of pioneers in attendance.
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Suel Foster
Maiden Lane
Rebecca Cass
H. Q. Jennison
Muscatine
Cass
Denver
Colorado
Anna Magoon
Toast to Mrs Foster and Cass at her old home
Mrs M A Gordon gave a toast praising Mrs Foster and Mrs Cass for their brilliance. Guests present included Mr and Mrs J Linn Hoopes, Rebecca Hoopes, M A Gordon, M L Mikesell, J A Bishop, Anna Magoon, Rebecca Cass, Mary Richman, Helen Green, Eva Johnson, Jos T Davidson, Mary Sparks, Mary Magill, Lucy Ogilvie, Maria Griffin, J E Stevenson, Ed C Cook, L G Burnett, Ella Woodward Thompson, Emma Underwood, Mollie Whicher, Emma Sparks.
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M. A. Gordon
Cass
Foster
J. Linn Hoopes
Rebecca Hoopes
M. L. Mikesell
J. A. Bishop
Anna Magoon
Rebecca Cass
Mary B. Richman
Helen Green
Eva Johnson
Jos T. Davidson
Mary Sparks
Mary Magill
Lucy Ogilvie
Maria Griffin
J. E. Stevenson
Ed. C. Cook
L. G. Burnett
Ella Woodward Thompson
Emma Underwood
Mollie Whicher
Emma Mahin
Emma Sparks
Quiet Wedding At Hysell Home In Fourth Street
Miss Alberta Hysell wed Thomas Moriarity of Decatur Illinois in a home ceremony conducted by Justice H S Howe. Attendants were Florence Hysell and Joseph Dutton. After a white silk gown with duchess lace and white roses, the couple departed for Freeport Michigan to begin married life.
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W. A. Hysell
Fourth Street
Alberta
Thomas Moriarity
Decatur
Lll
Howe
Florence Hysell
Joseph Dutton
Freeport
Illinois Central R. R
Academy of Science meeting on Bacteria reviewed
An Academy of Science gathering last evening at the P M Musser public library featured a lecture on Bacteria by Dr E H King. The paper impressed attendees with its clear, comprehensive review and demonstrated the speaker’s specialized preparation.
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Academy of Science
P. M. Musser Public Library
E. H. King
Ralya Market Company Forms To Oppose Meat Trust
Sioux City Iowa May 1 special The Ralya Market Company formed today by local butchers with 1000 capital. It has leased the idle Steerling packing plant and will run in opposition to the meat trust.
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Sioux City
Ralya Market Company
Meat Trust
Local Marriage License and Minor News Briefs
A marriage license was issued to Emil Bahr and Miss Augusta Lahmann. J. L. McColm and wife left for a week in Colfax Iowa. A purse stolen from Nettie M. Prow at 1109 Hershey Avenue, valued at $4.50, investigation ongoing. Carl Evans left for Davenport to organize labor groups while replacing Arthur E. Holder in travel to Cedar Rapids May 14 convention. Painters new wage scale set to 25 cents per hour for nine hours, and paperhangers at 27 1/2 cents.
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Emil Bahr
Augusta Lahmann
Nettie M. Prow
Hershey Avenue
Carl Evans
Davenport
Mr. Evans
Arthur E. Holder
State Federation of Labor
Cedar Rapids
Quote from Mrs Fos ter on notoriety aiding reforms
A historical reminiscence recalls Rebecca Salome Foster known as the Tombs Angel telling police reporters that notoriety harms efforts to help a wayward girl. She often prevailed in influencing coverage and public perception.
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Rebecca Salome Foster
Tombs Angel
New York
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