Local notices and upcoming Musical Union concert details
Shave and haircut services offered at 209 Iowa Ave. Reserve seats for the Musical Union concert at Grand opera house tomorrow morning. Admission 50 cents. Also notice of sale: the Grand Hotel Bus sold cheap if purchased soon. People visiting include Rev J T A Flannigan of Davenport with Rev F J Leonard. Mrs C H Gimble of Burlington arrives for extended visit with Mrs George E Throop at 309 West Second St.
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Musical Union
Grand Opera House
Frank Bowman
C. H. Gimble
Burlington, Ir
George E. Throop
West Second Street
Society notes on Mothers' club meeting at 405 West Third
Mrs Theron Thompson hosted the Mothers' club at her home 405 West Third Street this afternoon. Despite bad weather many members attended and the program featured Miss Gail Thompson singing and E M Warner reading a paper on The Starting Point in the Formation of a Boy's Character. St Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church was entertained Saturday afternoon by Miss Stella Wilson at her West Fourth Street home with games and refreshments.
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St. Katherine's Guild of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Stella Wilson
West Fourth Street
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting Notices
The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will meet at the home of Mrs. Phoene Gilman at the corner of Park avenue and Fifth street tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 o'clock.
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Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Phoene Gilman
Park Avenue
Fifth Street
Ward pleads guilty to forging notes in $20,009 case
Joliet Illinois May 4 Robert E Ward former agent of the Equitable Assurance Society today pleaded guilty to forging notes totaling 20009 He faces an indefinite sentence The article attributes his downfall to grain speculation.
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Joliet, Ill
Robert E. Ward
Equitable Assurance Society
Mischievous Boys Open Cable Box Causing Citywide Outages
Several young lads climbed a thirty five foot pole at Fourth and Locust and opened a cable box. The prank damaged the cable and knocked out several phones on the west side of the city, making communication impossible after last night’s rain.
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Fourth and Locust Streets
Notice toRemove Obstructions and Clean Alleys
Unless all vehicles and obstructions are removed at once the abutting property owners will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Alleys must be cleaned and placed in sanitary condition or the street commissioner will act and charge the property. Per order W J Vannatta City Marshal.
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W. J. Vannatta
Prizes Set For Iowa Athletes At May 16 Meet
The Iowa University athletics board will award prizes of varying value to all athletes competing in the state invitation meet on May 16 in addition to the gold cup for field champions and gold and silver medals for individual victors. Coach Catlin reports many letters from Iowa high schools suggesting a strong meet ahead.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Catlin
Iowa
For Rent Cozy Furnished Room in Modern House
Room offered by Mrs. Cheney at 126 E. 2nd St. in a modern, housekeeping furnished setup. Bell phone 118-Y for details.
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Cheney
E. 2Nd St. Bell
Roosevelt Likely to Be Going Some President Term
Washington Bureau reports that ten months remain in President Roosevelt's term and Congress will be in session about four months. A bitter struggle with Congress is expected over key measures as Roosevelt presses for his policy agenda. He aims to keep his proposals alive through messages and public sentiment to influence the next Congress and successor Taft.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Taft
House
Aldrich-Hale- Allison
Delegates Named for State K of C Convention
At a Laurent Council Knights of Columbus meeting at St Matthias school hall John Bartemeier and J P Ryan were appointed as delegates to attend the state convention in Clinton on May 8.
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John Bartemeier
J. P. Ryan
K. C
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus
St. Matthias School Hall
Clinton
Iowa Telephone crews install poles on Oak Street area
Preparatory to new extensions a crew from the Iowa Telephone Company is placing poles along Oak street and Isett avenue. A cable line is to be run through the territory in the near future.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Oak Street
Isett Avenue
Moscow Township GOP Meeting for Delegates and Committeeman
The Republicans of Moscow Township will meet at 8 oclock Saturday evening May 9 to select five delegates to the county convention and a township committeeman to be voted on at the primary. S. M. Hoskins, Committeeman.
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Moscow Township
S. M. Hoskins
Weary Willie Performs Bold River Rescue
Waterville Maine May 4 a burly man calling himself Theodore Roosevelt saved five boys from a sinking row boat. He towed the craft to shore using the painter as a makeshift life line and swam with strong strokes despite wearing rags. The rescuer, who claimed to be president of the United States, accepted a meal and clothing from witness Albert Luce before continuing his walk.
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Waterville
Theodore Roosevelt
The
United States
Albert Luce
Aveline Fire Claims Dozens. Victims Rescued Near Down Town
A devastating blaze ripped through the Aveline area as crowds watched in horror. Firefighters and citizens rushed injured victims to hospitals. among the rescued were Jack Hendricks of Chicago, manager of the Ft. Wayne baseball team, his wife, and their five year old son Jack Hendricks Jr.
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Aveline
Jack Hendricks
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Jack Hendricks, Jr
Cleveland Still Improving According to Lakewood Reports
Lakewood New Jersey May 4 reports from the Lakewood hotel say former President Grover Cleveland continues to improve and his condition is not alarming.
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Lakewood
N. J
Lakewood Hotel
Grover Cleveland
Postum touted as coffee alternative cures headaches and heart trouble
A testimonial letter cites relief from headaches stomach issues and heart distress after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. Several women including a former state W C T U leader report asthma dyspepsia and chronic ailments improved or cured. The piece promotes reading The Road to Wellville and claims many similar stories.
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Wellville
Unusual 10 P.M Wedding Ties Harrington and Ostrander
Walter Harrington and Mrs. Josephine Ostrander wed Saturday night in Judge H. S. Howe s Muscatine office at the 10 o clock hour. Both residents of Muscatine the couple had previously divorced and plan to live at 123 Park avenue.
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Harrington
Walter Harrington
Josephine Ostrander
H. S. Howe
Dolliver Tour Ends as Iowa Republicans Back Allison
Des Moines reports Senator Dolliver completed four Iowa meetings urging Republicans to judge by duty and justice, defending Senator Allison against attacks. He praised high turnout, predicted Allison would win in Cerro Gordo and Clinton Counties, and urged a united front for the senior senator.
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Des Moines
Dolliver
Iowa
United States
Allison
Cummins
Ottumwa
Cerro Gordo County
Clinton County
Rev Conant Addresses High Prairie on Tornado Anniversary
Rev. P. M. Conant spoke at High Prairie church yesterday marking the fortieth anniversary of the nearby destructive tornado. The address was described as very appropriate and noted in church records.
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P. M. Conant
High Prairie
High Prairie Church
Independ ents Versus Game Wardens Cancelled by Rain
Heavy rain forced the cancellation of the second clash between the Independ ents and the Game Wardens of Davenport, scheduled for this afternoon.
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Davenport
Becker Ready To Campaign State In Balloon Trip
Chicago May 4 Mayor Shelby Becker plans to campaign Wisconsin from a balloon this fall for governor. The test craft carries Becker and owner C A Corey about 100 feet up with a three ton lift capacity. Corey will race the Chicago aviation contest for the world championship in July.
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Chicago
Ill
Shelby Becker
Wisconsin
Becker
C. A. Corey
Corey
Delinquency Charge Brought Against Two Young Sisters
Iva and Grace McCoy, both under 16, were charged with delinquency and petty theft by neighbor Mary A. Miller. Sheriff R F Benham arrested them and Judge Jackson presided as the case continued. Their mother Mrs William Duncan testified they were not delinquents and had not stolen neighbors’ property. A decision was expected later that afternoon.
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Iva
Grace McCoy
R. F. Benham
Jackson
Mary A. Miller
William Duncan
Congressmen to Inspect Mills in Wood Pulp Inquiry
The House select committee on wood pulp and print paper, meeting in Washington, will inspect mills including the Hudson River mill at Palmers Falls, N Y, and possibly others. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association resumes testimony and presents 178 telegrams from publishers about contracts plus a list of 41 publishers ready to testify.
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Washington, D. C
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
House Select Committee
Hudson River
Palmers Falls
N. Y
Norris
Ridder
Card of Thanks From John Snyder and Emma Hodgsen
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during our recent sorrow. Mr. John Snyder. Mrs. Emma Hodgsen.
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John Snyder
Emma Hodgsen
Court house bonds disposed of today at four percent interest
More than seventy five thousand dollars of the 150000 court house bond issue were sold today to outside parties. County Auditor A. S. Lawrence and the board of supervisors credit themselves for the financing success. An agent from an out of town firm completed the sale after earlier smaller blocks.
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Court House
Muscatine
A. 8
Lawrence
Board of Supervisors
Gunthers Defeat All Stars In Sunday Game At Hershey
The Gunthers beat the All Stars 13 to 5 Sunday morning at Hershey's pasture. After a tight start the Gunthers pulled away as Vetters tosses and fielding errors fueled the late scoring. Hubbard and Hubbard starred for Gunthers while Vetter and Schroeder led the All Stars. Negotiations are underway for a rematch with the Wilton Independents for Saturday.
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Gunthers
All Stars
Hershey's Pasture
Vetter
Hubbard
Schroeder
Wilton Independents
Deputy Marshal Makes Biggest Arrest In Muscatine
Deputy Marshal Mike Wilhite captured 31 head of cattle roaming Mulberry Avenue and Eleventh Street with help from a small boy. The cattle were driven to East Third Street feed yard and owner Mil lett, a herder, paid $10.15 for the incident after cattle were left unattended due to absent drivers.
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Mike Wilhite
Muscatine
Mulberry Avenue
Eleventh Street
East Third Street
Millett
Kinney Heir Found Then Vanishes With $500 Ruse
Los Angeles on May 4. Joel Kinney son of the late Francis Sherwood Kinney of Kinney Tobacco, located after 15 years away. He disappeared again after a Los Angeles encounter with two men who arranged a bank trip and received $500 from E M Rand of the New York district attorney's office.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joel Kinney
Francis Sherwood Kinney
The
Kinney Tobacco Company
New York District Attorney's Office
Kinney
Young Kinney
Rand
New York
Jerome
Corn hits top price on May board since 1902 corner attempt
Chicago May 4 corn on the board of trade rose to 70 percent for May. It marks the highest price since 1902 when John W. Gates and others tried to corner the market. Industry reports credit James A. Patton and W. H. Bartlett with driving the bullish move.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
John W. Gates
James A. Patton
W. H. Bartlett
Team Runaway With Doctor Eade At Mulberry Fourth
A team driven by Dr. John Eade became unmanageable at Mulberry avenue and Fourth street this afternoon. One wheel flew off as it turned into Walnut street, the vehicle was halted after breaking the pole and bending the axle. Mr. Eade sustained a slight injury.
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John Eade
Mulberry Avenue
Fourth Street
Fourth
Walnut Street
Eade
Mrs Kneese Visits Davenport From Albuquerque
Mrs Edward Kneese formerly of Davenport now resides in Albuquerque New Mexico arrived Saturday to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Kneese at 1015 East Ninth Street. She plans to return home tonight where her husband is seeking better health.
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Edward Kneese
Davenport
Albuquerque
N. M
City
Henry Kneese
East Ninth Street
Seeing New York City Tour Offer by Edward Butler
Visiting New York I will show you the entire city saving you time and money. Protect you against confidence men meet you at depot and find hotel accommodations with escorts not uniformed. Write for terms mention party size and shopping by mail special attention. Edward Butler New York City Tourist 47 W 19th St New York.
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New York
Edward Butler
W. 19Th St
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Iowa Avenue
Franklin & Purdon
Iowa Ave
J. T. A. Flannigan
F. J. Leonard
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Barnard’s Jewelry Store
Mat Houdek
Weary Willie
Cleveland
St. Paul Park
W. Harrington
Judge H. S. Howe
Judge Jackson
Committee ON Paper and Pulp
Rence
Hershey Diamond
Wilton
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Small Boys Aid
Tobacco Trust
Dr. Eade
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