Morgan Gains Control of Atlantic Transport and Red Star Lines
Leeds May 7 The Daily News reports Morgan has acquired control of the Atlantic Transport and Red Star lines. The Leland fleet is said to exceed $50 000 000 in cost and would place Morgan and his associates among major sea commerce powers alongside their railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
The
Daily News
Morgan
Atlantic Transport
Red Star Lines
Courand
Ottumwa Woman Amasses 18000 From Wheat Rise
An Ottumwa woman living west of Court street reportedly earned about $18000 in recent weeks from wheat trades. Her son helped arrange the deal that boosted earnings and she recently paid 1000 for a narrow strip beside her home. Friends note she is ahead by the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Court Street
Forty Gallons of Liquor Destroyed by County Sheriff
In Washington Iowa on May 7 forty gallons of liquor were condemned and ordered destroyed in a justice court. Seizures were made by the sheriff and deputies from express companies using fictitious names. One case of twelve packages from United States Express Co. will have a hearing Tuesday. most seizures occurred in Wellman and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Express Companies
Partes
United States Express Company
Covington
Wellman
Ainsworth
Conger to Attend Dubuque G A R Encampment
Major E H Conger plans to attend the G A R encampment in Dubuque on June 4 5 and 6 and will be present for one day June 5 before continuing to Galesburg. Jacob Rich the invitation chairman notes the letter confirming his attendance. Grand Army members expect a large draw for the event and value his presence as a fellow veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
E. H. Conger
Iowa
Jacob Rich
Conger
Galesburg
Grand Army
Iowa Woman Resigns for Chicago University Professorship
Miss Jennie E. Curtis, professor of physiography at the State Normal School, Cedar Falls, resigned to join the University of Chicago normal school faculty. She will move at year end to teach under Francis Parker, with a first year salary of 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie E. Curtis
University of Chicago
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Normal School
Chicago
Francis Parker
Chicago University
Herron Rumored Marriage Report Declared False
Ottumwa May 7 A Courier special says the rumor of Geo D Herron marrying Miss Rand in New York is false. The item declares no marriage occurred and characterizes the claim as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
The
Courier
Geo. D. Herron
Miss Rand
New York
Conger Expected to Remain in China Post Contemplates
Washington May 7 The freedom of Minister Conger in public talks on the Chinese question leads state department officials to believe he will not return. Commissioner Rockhill is favored to be named Minister to China when the president returns from the west. Secretary Hay supports Rockhill for the delicate mission and will recommend him to the president. Rockhill wished to go to China early in McKinley’s term but political affiliations in Cleveland administration kept him from succeeding. the president did not want to replace Denby with another Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Conger
State Department
Rockhill
China
West
Hay
McKinley
Cleveland
Denby
Constitution Launched at Narragansett Bay Start
Bristol on May 7 reports the Constitution gracefully entering Narragansett bay after canons, fireworks, and cheers. Nathaniel Greene Herreshoff, designer of the yard’s yachts, signaled the launch at high tide as Mrs. W. B. Duncan Jr. broke a bottle on the bow.
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Bristol
R. L
Constitution
Narragansett Bay
Nathaniel Greene Herreshoff
W. B. Duncan, Jr
Wessels Praises Boers At Davenport Turner Event
At Turner opera house Davenport May 7 a pro Boer demonstration praised P Lou ter Wessels and Commandant Liebenberg. Wessels showed stereo views of Boer wars from Majuba Hill to the current period and claimed Boers could endure two more years and would rather be exterminated than yield to British rule.
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Davenport
Turner Opera House
P. Louter Wessels
Liebenberg
Orange Free State
Wessels
Majuba Hill
State Labor Federation Set To Lead Legislative Talks
The Iowa State Federation of Labor plans a major focus on legislative matters at its annual meeting in Sioux City on Wednesday. With the legislature reconvening next winter, union priorities will be debated as the federation aims to push its policy agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Dedication Day Plans for Pan American Exposition
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff will represent New York at the Pan-American Exposition on Dedication day May 20 and deliver an address in the Temple of Music. He expresses cordial support for the ceremonies and the opening day events will be combined with other planned activities.
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Buffalo
Woodruff
State of
New York
Temple of Music
Oilcloth Combine Planned In National Consolidation
Youngstown report says a deal to consolidate all oilcloth and linoleum plants into a single national combine is underway. Ohio Oilcloth company leads the effort with President H. M. Garlock and Vice President G. M. McKelley in New York to finalize the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Ohio Oilcloth Company
H. M. Garlock
G. M. McKelley
New York
Government Silent on Kruger Visit to Washington
State Department reports no presidential statement denying or confirming any reception of Kruger. No promise exists on the form or manner of Kru ger's reception if he visits, and intentions remain unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Kruger
Hanna the Man Captures Heath Interview on Hanna
London dispatch quotes Perry Heath saying no Republican could win the presidential nomination as easily as Mark Hanna and none could be elected as easily. Heath adds he does not believe President McKinley seeks a third term. Senator Hanna refused to discuss the Heath interview when questioned in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London Dispatch
Perry Heath
Mark Hanna
Mciwinley
Hanna
Washington
Heath
Nine Babies in Three Years in Paris Record Triplets
Mme. Desboges formerly Harriet Lancaster of New York gave birth to triplets in Paris. This is the third such birth for her, after marrying three years and three months ago. She now has nine healthy boys. the father, architect M. Desboges, hopes for a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Desboges
Harriet Lancaster
New York
M. Desboges
Bargain Shoes Closed Out by Cherry Store
Our bargain counters are loaded with women’s misses’ and children’s shoes slippers and strap sandals all closed out regardless of Captain T W Cherry successor to E H Dolsen.
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Capt
T. W. Cherry
E. H. Dolsen
Cancer expert Dr Joseph Eisen infected by cancer
Dr Joseph Eisen the California scientist behind the cancer germ discovery has developed cancer. He underwent an operation at St Luke's hospital and is said to be rapidly recovering though final outcome remains uncertain. Eisen believes he contracted the cancer microbe while examining germs through a microscope.
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Joseph Eisen
San Francisco
Cal
California
St. Luke's Hospital
Eisen
President's train tours alkali lands toward the West
The presidential train, after an all night ride through alkali and cactus lands, arrived in Phoenix after five minute stops at Deming New Mexico, Benson, Tucson and Maricopa Arizona. The journey continues to Redlands California with Los Angeles on the schedule for Wednesday and a large welcome planned there.
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Phoenix
Ariz
el Paso
Deming
N. M. Benson
Tucson
Maricopa
California
Redlands
Los Angeles
Henderson Papers in Capitol Private Room Searched
Washington May 7 a Sunday incident reports Speaker Henderson’s private room at the capitol was broken into and desks and boxes rummaged. An attempted break into the ways and means committee rooms followed. Valuable articles remained untouched.
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Washington
Henderson
The
Capitol
Ways and Means Committee
Younger Brothers Paroled by State Board Recommendation
The Minnesota state board of prison managers unanimously recommended the parole of the Younger brothers. The release awaits approval from the state pardon board which may not approve the measure, casting doubt on a favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Prison Managers
St. Paul, Miaun
State Pardon Board
Must Work or Starve in Jacksonville After Disaster
The Jacksonville disaster report notes the death toll from Friday’s quake with updates on a Judge Archibald's wife going insane from fright and exposure. A ruin search continues as relief pours in, with martial law in force and militia ordered to remove idle, threatening individuals. Over 70,000 dollars collected. rebuilding plans advance and refugees seek shelter at St Augustine’s Alcazar Hotel and other winter hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
K. B. Archibald
Relief Association
St. Augustine
G. R. & N. Strike Persists in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids May 7 The B C R N strike shows little change as strikers receive weekly aid from Federation of Labor and local merchants. Married men get 6 while singles receive 4 per week. Firemen and switchmen may join if needed. Company says it has hired 250 since start and remains uncrippled. Observers think the dispute may fade as workers seek other jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Federation of Labor
Czar Reviews Vast Army Troop Parade
In St. Petersburg on May 7 the czar presided over a massive review of the army. About eighty thousand troops from all branches took part in the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Wreck of Maine Yields 162 Engines for Possible Use
The sunken battleship Maine in Havana harbor holds 162 engines of varying sizes. Constructor Chamberlain says they will be used for some purpose within six months. If repairs succeed, the wreck could be worth $2,000,000, making the effort seem worthwhile.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
Chamberlain
Dreamlike Love Dreams from a Heaven-Brown Tree
A lyrical line describes love dreams as blossoms from a heaven-brown tree whose fragrance lingers after a single breath. The passage emphasizes memory and longing rooted in nature and emotion.
South Dakota Farms illustrated by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul railway released an illustrated booklet titled South Dakota Farms describing the Aberdeen to Missouri River region, a area newly served by its line. Copies available by sending a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Ninth Iowa Infantry Reunion Planned in Dubuque
Efforts are underway to organize a Ninth Iowa infantry reunion during the state encampment in Dubuque on June 4 to 6. Veterans group led by John W. Niles of Sterling and W. M. Trout of Maquoketa coordinates, seeking surviving members to notify Trout. Colonel Abernathy Captain Powers Adjutant McKenzie and J F DeGrush will attend and address soldiers.
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Dubuque
Ninth Iowa Infantry
John W. Niles
Sterling
W. M. Trout
Maquoketa
Trout
Abernathy
J. H. Powers
McKenzie
J. F. DeGrush
Market Excitement Tells on Death Rate
The Chicago health department reports rising mortality linked to stock market nervous strain. Increased deaths occur among those over sixty with acute illnesses, as market excitement heightens nerve tension. Last week 124 of 566 total deaths were aged over sixty, up 26 percent from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boards of Trade
New York
Health Department
Thompson May Stand for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Sioux City May 7 Colonel J K P Thompson of Rock Rapids may seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He was returning from a four months stay in California and at Mondamin said he might announce if Lyon county support is favorable.
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Sioux City
J. K. P. Thompson
Rock Rapids
California
Mondamin
Lyon County
Strike May Involve 100 000 Machinists
Milwaukee reports 100 machinists at Vilter Manufacturing striking over 12 14 percent wage rise. The walkout sparks spread and the International Association of Machinists plans a nationwide general strike on May 20 to press demands. Albany street car workers strike delays service while seeking unionization and higher pay. London miners weigh action over coal export tax.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Vilter Manufacturing Company
International
Albany
N. Y
London
National Council of Coal Miners
Aeronaut's Narrow Escape Over City Buildings
A balloon ascent in Mt. Pleasant Iowa on Saturday afternoon failed and collapsed near buildings on the west side of the square. The aeronaut fell onto a building from a few hundred feet up but escaped with only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Weather Likely Showers Then Cooler Across Iowa
Chicago May 7 Special indications favor generally fair weather for Iowa tonight and Wednesday with possible showers in the east portion tonight. Cooler conditions expected central and east tonight and frost possible in the west portion tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Muscatine Rifles Form New Company and Committee
Company C held its first post drill meeting and formed a committee including Captain J L Smeenk Lieutenant Harry Kern Privates Chas Lindner Chas Hanley Hugh Selman and Drew Davidson to adopt by laws for the new organization and civil unit. They have two weeks to report before civil organization and rapid company work begin along with officer exams. A rifle range site is being pursued but finding a nearby location is hard, signaling Muscatine will soon boast a military company and revive the Muscatine rifles name after years of absence.
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Company C
J. L. Smeenk
Harry Kern
Chas
Lindner
Hanley
Hugh Selman
Drew Davidson
Muscatine
Muscatine Rifles
Saloons Fined For Sunday Open Violation
Morgan Bros and Bryer and Holmes, saloon keepers, were brought before Judge Rowan on charges of operating on Sunday contrary to the mayor's order. Both were found guilty and fined, fines paid promptly. Marshal Balluff warns further saloons will face similar penalties if violations continue.
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Morgan Bros
Bryer & Holmes
Death of Mrs. Mary J. Rider Platt at 512 East Sixth Street
Mrs. Mary J. Rider Platt died at 7:30 this morning at her home after a two year battle with consumption. She was born in Muscatine Ave 1869 and married Thomas O. Platt in 1895. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs W H Rider, two brothers Chas Rider and John Rider, sister Mrs C H Harris, and one child who has died. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev C L Stafford.
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Mary J. Rider Platt
East Sixth Street
City
Muscatine Ave
Thomas O. Platt
Thomas C. Platt
W. H. Rider
Chas. Rider
Burlington Road
John Rider
Third Street
C. H. Harris
Cedar Rapids
Rev. C. L. Stafford
Mothers Club Social Staged At Miss Ewing’s Home
Miss Ewing organizer of Muscatine Mothers Club was surprised when about 40 members gathered quietly at her West Third Street home for a social session. The evening featured music and games, with the group presenting two silver souvenir spoons to Miss Ewing in memory of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ewing
Muscatine
Ewing
West Third Street
Open Hall of Fame Dedication Set for May 30
New York University senate prepares for the dedication of its hall of fame on May 30. Tablets honoring twenty nine great Americans selected last October are nearly finished and in position. Chauncey M. Depew will serve as orator. Representatives from patriotic and educational associations will officiate. Twenty nine organizations will send delegates for the unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York University
Hall of Fame
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Black Diamond Express From Buffalo To New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon on the Lehigh Valley line heading to New York with a la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Local Romeo Proves Endurance With Sixteen Kisses
Last Sunday night a young man in our city kissed his best girl sixteen times in succession. He paused to ask if she loved him. She replied with a sharp quip about enduring it for her health as she prepared to spit out her wad of gum.
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West Enda
State Labor Federation
Man
Mark
McKinsey
Alkali District
Pordon
Archibald
Czar
South Dakota Farms
Ninth Infantry Reunion
MR. Thompson
Company
Morgan Bros. and
Black Diamond Express
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