Labor Protest to President Roosevelt Over Chicago Strike
Chicago unions urged arbitration over the 1905 strike, arguing for law and order. The letter cites June 26 1903 contracts, calls for neutral arbitration, warns against federal troops, and quotes Ben Butler on worker rights. Signers include C P Shea, Charles Doid, Joseph O Niel, T P Quinn, and T Rickert.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of America
Sir
Dunne
Massachusetts
Trees of the Forest
George the
Chicago Federation of Labor
C. P. Shea
Internationl Brotherhood of Teamsters
Charles Doid
Joseph O'Niel
T. P. Quinn
T. Rickert
Garment Workers’ International Union
Destructive Hailstorm Strips South Muscatine Crops
A severe hail storm last evening across Muscatine island caused major crop and greenhouse damage. J E Hoopes and Kemper & Sons faced heavy pane losses with fruit trees stripped and strawberry patches ruined. The Ladies Aid M E church planned a social for May 17 as repairs and recovery begin.
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Muscatine Island
South Muscatine
Bankruptcy Notice in Harry H English Case Davenport Iowa
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division Harry H English of Conesville Muscatine county was adjudicated bankrupt on May 9 1905. The first meeting of creditors is at J W Eells office Muscatine Iowa May 22 1905 at 9 am to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business.
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District Court of the United States
Iowa
Davenport
Harry H. English
Conesville
Muscatine
Harry H. Emalish
J. W. Eells
Sewing Machine Bargains at Singer Stores
Real bargains on sewing machines at Singer Stores. The Singer Company promises permanency and responsibility with representatives always ready to assist. Look for the red sign at 323 East Second St. Muscatine Iowa.
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Singer
Singer Company
East Second St
Muscatine
Island gardeners escape storm along Little Along River
Gardeners along the Little Along River report no major injuries as the storm passes north. They note heavy rain will boost crops and bring immense benefit to the area.
Union Temperance Meeting Highlights In Wilton
Wilton May 11 the union temperance meeting will convene at the M E church at 8 o clock Sunday evening with a program of song service scripture readings solos papers and readings led by local leaders and several women’s club activities noted including Japan discussion and table talk The Presbyterian church ice cream social was postponed to May 19 other local notes mention residents traveling and visitors.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Musserville M. E. Church
Oregon Street
Stineman
Cedar Street
John Whiteman
Sampson Street
Muscatine Island
Mississippi River
Kerstedt
West Hill
Wilton
Union Temperance Meeting
M. E
C. Bacon
Sarah Shugars
Ulla Brown
L. B. Ayres
Myrtle Whitmer
Jay Tufts
W. D. Harris
Emma Ingham
Muscatine
Davenport
Gertrude Switzer
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Stella Smith
Misa Amelia Wildasin
Ella Frick
Dow
Muscatine Market Prices Dense with Farm Goods
Wheat and oats quoted with retail and dealer rates. Prices span corn, popcorn, hay, rye, butter, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dairy. Live stock and meat items list bids by grade and weight, plus fish and flowers for sale.
You Risk Your Life If You Neglect Piles
Public notice style promotion for Bucklen arnica salve at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. Claims piles lead to fatal diseases but the salve will cure or no pay, with a 25 cent price point.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
River Gap Route Closure Reported by Local Officials
Local officials announce closure of the River Gap route affecting St Leut, Me and nearby corridors. E W LaBeaume, G P and T Cotton Belt routed the decision, citing safety and maintenance concerns.
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E. W
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LABOR
Ben Butler
Unions
Presi
Dent Theo. Roosevelt
Benjamin F. Butler
Lowell
United States Army
South Carolina
Franklin
Ladies Aid Society of the
Musserville
M. E. Church
South
Musac
Jine
David Vanatta
J. E. Hoopes
Hoopes
Lottie Lockwood
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Wisconsin Street
Maude Smith
Main Street
Wiliam McDaniel
Kansas Street
Lorain
C. T. Rainbow
Demorest Avenue
Sharrar
Archie Downey
Miles Avenue
John Phillip
Wallace Street
Laura McSwiggin
Kautz and
Kuendel
Walcott
Agnes Beimford
Chas. van Epps
Harvard
Anson Clothing Company
Jno
Muscatine Markets
California
Columbia River
Tanet Butchers
Seiler Bros
R. J. Independents
West Liberty
Independents
Rock Island
G. M. Titus
City
E. O. Burnside
East Second Street
Riemckes
Sstore
Dr. Hess
Hunt’s Mill
Cor. Second & Mulberry
Cotton Belt
St. Louis
Southwest
Thebes
Louisiana
Texas
East Texas
St. Lows
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