Senator Titus Addresses Labor Assembly on Iowa Legislation
Senator G. M. Titus spoke to the Trades and Labor Assembly at Assembly Hall detailing the last General Assembly's work. He described committee processes and lobbyist influence, highlighted the convict labor and pearl button bills, and praised Titus as a champion of labor while noting ongoing effort to secure favorable laws for wage earners.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
G. M. Titus
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
O’brien
Nicolaus
Titus
Assembly
Senate
Des Moines
Twenty-eighth
Ft. Madison
Judiciary Committee
Judge Kinne
Board of Control
State Federation of Labor
Muscatine
Samuel McNutt
Five More Smallpox Cases Released by Muscatine Board
Muscatine Iowa May 8 the city board of health met with Mayor Schmidt presiding Five more smallpox cases were released from quarantine and one new case reported since last meeting The board ordered nuisances abated and several properties connected to the sanitary sewer The marshal was directed to clear privy vaults and ensure sewer connections The board adjourned for one week Bert C Benham secretary
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Muscatine
Iowa
Recorder's Office
City Board of Health
Schmidt
Schott and Richards
J. J. Ryan
C. Hetzel
F. E. Schmidt
Bert C. Benham
Jno
Coughlin
West Fifth Street
Christ Blockett
East Second Street
Surprise Party for Harry Schreurs on East Hill
Thirty or forty young friends surprised Harry Schreurs at his East Hill home last evening. They arrived with well-filled baskets and joined in a evening of merriment. The baskets were emptied as the guests departed with warm memories of an unusual social outing.
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Harry Schreurs
East Hill
Proposals for Frame Schoolhouse Erection in Iowa
Notice of proposals for erecting a frame schoolhouse for District No. 6 Goshen township Muscatine county Iowa. Bids due at county superintendent office by 1 pm May 19 1900 with plans at office or the undersigned home. Award to lowest responsible bidder. Board may reject any or all bids. W C Morgan April 21 1900 President.
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Goshen Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
W. C. Morgan
Plans Complete for Muscatine Golf Club Grounds and Club House
Muscatine announces leased fair grounds on North Mulberry for a nine hole course around the race track. Henry Sheets named green keeper and a frame club house with lockers and piazza will be built next week. Membership nears seventy five and cards are available from Dr. F. H. Little.
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Muscatine’s
Park Place
Muscatine Fair Grounds
North Mulberry
Biddell Road
Henry Sheets
F. H. Little
Sunday School Canvass Planned With City Wide Visit
City pastors and Sunday school workers met at the Y M C A to organize a May 25 canvass. A supervisory committee of N. Rosenberger Z. W. Hutchinson and A. J. Neidig will divide the city into districts for visitation by about 120 canvassers. The survey asks name address occupation race age church and other details to tailor parish programs. County canvass planned for the same day pending organization.
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Bath
N. Rosenberger
Z. W. Hutchinson
A. J. Neidig
Lightning strikes horse in Montpelier township
A storm afternoon lightning bolt struck a horse owned by Chris Altenbrand in eastern Montpelier township. A boy holding the horse was knocked unconscious and the owner also collapsed. The boy suffered severe chest injuries while the owner later regained consciousness and was reported improving.
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Chris Altenbrand
Montpelier Township
Chris. Altenbrand
Chris
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co Factory Shut Down After Accident
A Bevel gear broke on a key shaft causing the Muscatine Lumber and Box Company to halt production. Repairs require shipping the broken piece to Moline, delaying operation for several days and impacting workers and the firm after a season of full capacity demand.
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Weedvresdar
Muscatine Lumber and Box Company
Moline
Engagement announced of Adele Whitcomb and Warren Blackwell
The Chicago item notes the betrothal of Miss Adele Whitcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs George P Whitcomb 3625 Grand Boulevard to Warren Blackwell of Omaha Nebraska The groom is a brother of J Scott Blackwell and has many friends in the city
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Chicago
J. Scott Blackwell
Adele Whitcomb
George P. Whitcomb
Grand Boulevard
Warren Blackwell
Omaha
Ladies in State Convention Opens In Carroll
The fifth annual Iowa Woman's Home Missionary Society convention of the Methodist church meets in Carroll on the 15th and 16th. Mrs. Nellie S. Brush of Ottumwa is president with Mrs. Anna Lee Mahin of Muscatine as vice president at large and Mrs. L. G. Murphy of West Liberty as conference vice president. Delegates from local churches attend a two day program promising exercises of interest. The society works to support home missions and evangelize the world alongside the Foreign Society.
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Iowa Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Carroll
Iowa
Muscatine
Anna Lee Mahin
Nellie S. Brush
Ottumwa
L. G. Murphy
West Liberty
Trowa
West Liberty Social and Local Movements Gather News
Mrs Pratt and Mrs Tomlinson plan to attend the district convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Wellman on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The Epworth League social at Hildebrand's was enjoyed though not heavily attended. Mrs Niles Gregg visited from Des Moines for an extended stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Chase and sister Miss Jessie Chase.
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Pratt
Tomlinson
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Wellman
Epworth League
Hildebrand’s
Niles Gregg
Des Moines
Wm. Chase
Jessie Chase
Frank Kincaid
H. E. Wiley
West Fifth Street
B. A. Allen
R. H. McCampbell
Presbyterian General Assembly
St. Louis
Z. W. John
Cora
Ada
Newton
McDonald
Cottage Hotel
L. G. Murphy
Chicago
Beggs Blood Purifier Praised by Mason City Family
Frank Mitchell of Mason City Ia lauds Beggs Blood Purifier as the best medicine for his family after two years use. The ad claims it purifies the system makes new rich blood and lists all druggists as sellers.
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Frank Mitchell
Mason City
Very few churches are built by men who belong
A concise meditation on church building and belonging, suggesting that most builders are outsiders rather than members of the congregation.
Officers Elected by Iowa Allied Printing Trades Council
Des Moines May 9. The Iowa State Allied Printing Trades Council elected officers for the coming year. Chas L Breckon Muscatine was named president with J B Byrne Ottumwa as first vice president and J W Brinegar Des Moines as second vice president. C W Perry of Des Moines was secretary and treasurer. The president and organizer roles are combined. the officers form the executive board. Letters of greeting were read from international unions and from Organizer Cline of the Ninth district.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Allied Printing Trades’ Council
Marks’ Hall
Chas. L. Breckon
Muscatine
J. B. Byrne
Ottumwa
J. W. Brinegar
C. W. Perry
Cline
Imperial Wedding of Prince Imperial and Princess Kujo Sadado
In Tokio on May 9 the wedding of the Japanese prince imperial and Princess Kujo Sadado was held at the imperial palace. A state ball followed, with the crown prince in army major uniform and Princess Sadado in abroad attire. A state progress through central streets was planned for tomorrow as a military pageant.
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Tokio
Japan
Prince Imperial
Kujo Sadado
Imperial Palace
Sadado
Art Students League Celebrates 25th Anniversary Exhibition
New York May 9 The Art Students League marks its 25th founding anniversary with a three day exhibition in the Society of American Artists gallery. From a small group organized May 12 1875 it has grown into a leading art institution with an annual budget around 50000 dollars.
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New York
Art Students’ League
Society of American Artists
War Hero Weds at Seabriske Memorial Church Today
Miss Cornelia C. Stockton daughter of Capt. C. A. Stockton president of the War College and Lieut. Frederick A. Traut of the navy, who served on the cruiser New Orleans in the Spanish American war, will marry in Newport R. I. today.
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Newport
R. L
Cornelia C. Stockton
C. A. Stockton
The
War College
Frederick A. Traut
Navy
New Orleans
Seabriske
Convention Opens In Detroit For National Ticket Brokers
The American Ticket Brokers Association convened in Detroit Michigan on May 9 and will run through May 13. Ticket brokers from across the United States attend the gathering with planned receptions and entertainment for delegates.
Drawing Teachers Meet Opens in Grand Rapids
The Drawing Teachers Association opened in Grand Rapids Michigan and will run through May 11. The secretary reports a huge growth in membership over the past year and a noteworthy programme is underway.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Drawing Teachers Association
Llth
Interstate club shoot to be held in Natchez today
The Gillaode Society Club hosts a two day interstate shooting event in Natchez Mississippi with clubs from Louisiana and Mississippi competing for several hundred dollars in prizes.
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Natchez
Miss
Gillaode Society Club
Louisiana
Mississippi
Atlanta Kennel Club Beach Show Opens In Atlanta
The Atlanta Kennel Club opened its annual beach show in Atlanta on May 9 and will run through May 12. Entries are large and include many top dogs from the recent St. Louis and St. Paul shows.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Kennel Club
St. Louis
St. Paul
National Stone Manufacturers Convention Opens in New York
The twenty ninth annual convention of the National Association of Stone Manufacturers opened in New York with a large attendance of out of town manufacturers.
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New York
National Association of Stone Manufacturers
Duke of Newcastle Sails From New York to England
The Duke of Newcastle, who visited the Luray Caverns in Virginia, sailed today on the steamship New York bound for England leaving New York.
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Duke of
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Opens in Lansing
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias opened in Lansing Michigan and will run through May 12. Grand masters from nearby cities are in attendance.
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Knights of Pythias
Lansing
Mich
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Weather Outlook for Iowa Regions in May
Chicago reports indicate fair conditions tonight and Thursday with possible frost in the eastern portion tonight. Warmer temperatures expected in the east on Thursday.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Man Struck by Burlington Train Near Batavia
Ottumwa Iowa May 9 Special Andrew Feely was struck by a Burlington fast mail west of Batavia last night and instantly killed. He is believed to have been demented.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Andrew Feely
Burlington
Batavia
Interstate Conference Discusses Southern Franchise Issues
At Montgomery Alabama the interstate conference debates franchise in the South. Col A M Waddell and ex Governor William C McCorkie support suffrage tests for all races. The program includes religious perspectives, papers on penalties for crimes against women, and speeches on lynching and the color line.
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Montgomery
Ala
South
Col. A. M. Waddell
Wilmington
N. C
North Carolina
William C. McCorkie
West Va
H. 8. Frissell
Hampton Institute
Hampton
Gov. Sayers
Texas
J. M. Curry
Washington
Peabody and Slater Funds
D. C. Lilly
Presbyterian Board
Colored Evangelization
Father Slattery
Baltimore
Methodist
A. C. King
C. R. Breckinridge
Arkansas
Russia
W. H. Page
Atlantic Monthly
W. B. Cochran
New York
Carnegie Addresses Iron and Steel Institute Banquet in London
Andrew Carnegie, American steel magnate, will deliver the principal address at the Cecil Hotel banquet tonight in London. He plans a six month rest in Scotland and discusses politics and policy including a merchant marine push and a favorable Congressional stance. He expects steady iron and steel prosperity the coming year.
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Andrew Carnegie
London
Eng
Iron and Steel Institute
Cecil Hotel
Carnegie
Scotland
Republican Party
Congress
Populists Open National Convention in Sioux Falls
The Populists opened their national convention in Sioux Falls South Carolina on May 9 with delegates from every state. It is expected William J Bryan will be nominated for president and Judge Henry C Caldwell for vice president. The Democratic party may ratify on July 4.
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Sioux Falls
S. C
Omaha
Des Moines
Union
William J. Bryan
Henry C. Cladwell
Democratic Party
Douglas Family Benefit at Lexington Opera House
New York May 9 The benefit entertainment for the family of Sergt Robert Douglas killed at Croton Dam will be held at Lexington Opera House this evening. Squadron A and the Seventh Regiment join the military feature. A march dedicated to the Seventh Regiment premieres. Advance seat sales are large and the event is expected to be a tremendous success.
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Douglas
New York
Sergt
Robert Douglas
Croton Dam
Lexington Opera House
Irish Troops Leave South Africa for Home
Cape Town May 9 the first and second Irish Fusiliers sailed for Athlone Ireland to recuperate from their field experiences.
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South Africa
Cape Town
Athlone
Ireland
Dewey Goes to Nashville for Formal Entertainments
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey depart Memphis for Nashville to attend extensive entertainments arranged in the city. The trip follows their planned schedule with a reception and official engagements noted by local officials.
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Dewey
Nashville
Memphis
Admiral
Mrs. Dewe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator G. M. Titus
Citizens At Assembly Hall
Board OF Health Meeting
Ladies IN State Convention
Home Missionary Society
Jessie Negus
West Branch
Beeson
Davenport
Arthur D. Smith
Iowa City
McFadden & Son
Martha Hartapee
Cedar Falls
J. E. Stokes
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Church
Allied Printers
Andrew
Art League
Deroit
American Ticket Brokers Association
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