Railroad Case Heard By State Railroad Commissioners
The Iowa Railroad Commissioners hear Westbrook vs Muscatine North and South Railroad in Muscatine County. Plaintiff seeks an under crossing to reach a public road from his farm south of the track due to high grade, gates, and limited visibility. Defendants contend existing eleven foot grade crossing with cattle guards suffices and that the plaintiff failed to adjust farm layout. costs proposed at about six hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Muscatine North and South Railroad
State Board
E. H. Dawson
Waverly
Db. J. Palmer
Washington
D. N. Lewis
F. M. Malesburg
L. F. Reiley
Columbus Junction
P. T. McVey
Letts
C. A. Carpenter
Muscatine North
D. H. Westbrook
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Sheriff's
District Court
Davenport loom manufacturers fined for obscene mail matter
In Des Moines federal court Frances H Mason and Charles N Newcomb both from Davenport were fined 250 and 500 dollars after sending obscene pamphlets about marriage relations through the mails. The materials reached Muscatine schoolgirls and were investigated under Inspector McAfee aiding the Comstock effort in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frances H. Mason
Charles N. Newcomb
Davenport
Muscatine
Post Office
Washington
McAfee
Crawfordsville
Ind
Comstock Organization
New York
Married at Letts Belled Nuptials for Rittenhouse and Miss Belle
A Letts wedding unites Belle Hackett and Orville C. Rittenhouse of Muscatine with Rev. T. G. Brean performing the ceremony at Mrs. Jane Hackett’s home. The couple will reside in Muscatine and are wished lasting joy by friends from Letts and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hackett
Letts
Belle
Orville C. Rittenhouse
Muscatine
Ella Coder
T. G. Brean
U. B. Church of Letts
J. F. Ross
J. R. Farnsworth
A. F. Lyons
Viola Ross
Art. Lyons
Milo Rittenhouse
Thornton
Wm. Hackett
Nora
Nellie
Lottie Thornton
Chester Cotler
Anna Hackett
Wallace Kline
Wapello
Convention Doings at Republican State Convention
W L Roach appears in evidence as the Republican State Convention proceeds. Des Moines receives the next convention. Temporary officers are elected and delegates at large named including Gov L M Shaw Denison Lafe Young Des Moines Col Geo W French Davenport and Dr J H Smith Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Shaw
Denison
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Col
Geo. W. French
Davenport
J. H. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Picnic crowds at Weed Park urged to bring water
A Weed Park area report warns visitors to bring drinking water since there is no water at the park. Neighbors complain of trespass and a broken door glass when parties cannot access homes. The park caretaker is accused of burning grass and rubbish, damaging the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Republican Party Sets Des Moines as Next State Convention Site
The State central committee votes 7 to 4 to hold the next Republican State convention in Des Moines on August 1. Temporary officers include W L Roach as chairman and T M Purcell as secretary. The report notes strong campaign cohesion and praise for the Grant club in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
State Central Committee
Grant Club
Cedar Rapids
W. L. Roach
Muscatine
T. M. Purcell
Hampton
Col. C. D. Hayden
Dubuque
W. S. Kenyon
Ft. Dodge
E. R. Nichols
Perry
B. L. Salinger
Carroll
Mr. Roach
John Moffit
Tipton
Dispatch
Robert G. Cousins
Ashot
Gates Resigns From Iowa College At End Of Fall Term
Gates has resigned his place at Iowa College with the resignation taking effect at the close of the fall term of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Iowa College
North Prairie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and News
North Prairie reports local residents featured in daily life with new road wagons, a top buggy, and marriages upcoming. Townsfolk enjoyed birthdays and dinners, with weather aiding farming, corn planting, and potato growth as Hannah Lang and Anna McSwiggen visit kin.
Local notes on families and town improvements
Mrs Susan Buchanan travels to the country to live with her daughter Mrs Martin. Her elder daughter Mrs Smith, ill, has left dressmaking and moved with little Mary to a farm near Marengo for the summer. Farmers busy with corn harvest. Mayor Collison and council prepare for business and improvements on walks. Bilby household visits from Kansas with Mrs Turkle staying ten days. Stucker purchases Pringey farm and plans fall move to West Liberty. Watters notes city life unchanged. Tobin adds woven wire fencing, Schnier builds a new house south of town. Bert Watters visits from Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Buchanan
Mrs. Martin
Collison
Mr. Pringey
Bert Watters
Iowa City
Henry
Death of Mrs Amanda Benedict in Muscatine
Mrs Amanda Elizabeth Benedict died last evening at 11:30 at her Park Place home after a three week illness. Born May 14 1851 in Lancaster county Pennsylvania she came to Muscatine in 1880 and leaves a husband and three children Laura Mary and Jesse. Cause of death was inflammation. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cram
Rnlay
Amanda Elizabeth Benedict
Park Place
Benedict
Lancaster County
Muscatine
Laura
Mary
Jesse
Death of an Old Soldier
Telegram from Arkansas announces the death of William C. Thomas, longtime Muscatine resident and former Ed. P. Day furniture employee. He lived with Ev Brandenburg's for years before moving to Arkansas. His wife Mary Thomas predeceased him and may be buried here. his burial in Muscatine is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
William C. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Muscatine
Ed. P. Day
Ev. Brandenburg’s
Progress of New Railroad Route and Depot Location
In an interview surveyor Thomas Downer says the Tipton road project has progressed well in recent months, though visible changes are modest here. Mr Weston remains in New York and reports forthcoming visible progress. The depot is likely near the east end of Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Downer
Tipton Road
Weston
New York
Second Street
Epworth League to Hear Archie Millett at Fruitland
In Fruitland C A Hartman worked for J Q Beatty last week and Hartman with Fred Simons were seen in a new buggy last Sunday. Archie Millett of Muscatine will address the Epworth League next Sunday evening. Julius Farnsworth of Sweetland visited D D Webster en route to the Rittenhouse Hackett wedding. Mississippi Valley Telephone Co adapts lines for Fruitland and Muscatine farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hartman
J. Q. Beatty
Fred. Simons
Archie Millett
Muscatine
Epworth League
Julius Farnsworth
Sweetland
D. D. Webster
Rittenhouse-Hackett
Mississippi Valley Telephone Co
Fruitland
State Federation Nears Close in Des Moines Session
Des Moines May 11 Special The State Federation debates the Burlington Council Bluffs controversy and votes on censure or expulsion of the two bodies. Sioux City Muscatine and Cedar Rapids urge next year’s convention host status as members grow. Candidates for secretary-treasurer include J F Byrne Beebe and O Bleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Federation
Burlington Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Byrne
Ottumwa
Beebe
O’bleness
Vote of censure at State Labor Federation convention
The convention passed a vote of censure on Burlington and Council Bluffs and recommended mercy. O'Bleness and Perry the Mine Worker are strong candidates for president and secretary. Muscatine may host the next convention while Senator G. M. Titus was praised for his legislative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Federation of Labor
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Mercy
O’bleness
Perry
Muscatine
G. M. Titus
Burlington Man Found Dead in Hotel Room
T F Stockdale traveling salesman for the Columbia Livestock Commission company Chicago and residing at 5654 Green street was found dead in his Union hotel room this morning. The gas jet was wide open and officials believe he took his own life due to business troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
T. F. Stockdale
Columbia Livestock Commission Company
Chicago
Green Street
Union Hotel
Officers Elected at Iowa Grand Lodge of United Workmen
Creston Iowa May 10 Interest in yesterday s session of the Iowa grand lodge of United Workmen was the election of officers The officers are as follows Grand Master Workman Will M Narvis Grand Foreman W H Berry Indianola Grand Recorder B F Rehkoph Des Moines Grand Trustee P H E Sommer field Dubuque Grand Overseer F A Secord Sioux City Grand Receiver Wm Elsom Cedar Rapids Grand Guide J K Townsend Burlington Grand Watchman A F Fackler Prescott Supreme Representatives Will M Narvis B F Rehkoph and R L Tilton Marshalltown was chosen as the site for the next meeting with the contest between Marshalltown and Algona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
Iowa Grand Lodge of United Workmen
Will. M. Narvis
Unanimous
W. H. Berry
Indianola
B. F. Rehkoph
Des Moines
P. H. E. Sommerfield
Dubuque
President Gates Chosen as NYU Hall of Fame Judge
News from New York states George A. Gates, President of Iowa College Grinnell, has been elected judge of the New York University Hall of Fame. For years he has led the Iowa institution and gained national notice for liberal teachings and advanced social ideas. He is often linked with Prof. G. D. Herron of Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George A. Gates
Iowa College
Grinnell
Iowa
New York University
Gates
G. D. Herron
Europe
Eighth Annual Meeting of P. E. O. in Iowa
The eighth annual Grand Chapter P. E. O. closed in Oskaloosa on May 11. Mrs. Lulu Webber of Atlantic was elected president, Mrs. Mary Mc Donald Knapp of Ames was named first vice president, and Mrs. Amos P. Spencer of Oskaloosa was chosen second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lulu Webber
Atlantic
Mary McDonald Knapp
Ames
Amos P. Spencer
Card of Thanks for G A R Post Relief Corps Aid
Mrs. M. J. Edwards expresses heartfelt thanks to the G A R Post and Relief Corps and to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during her bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
G. A. R. Post
Relief Corps
Italians Imported for Rail Work Stir Clinton Economy
In Clinton Iowa May 10 excitement grows over railroad labor from Italy. Northwestern sent a crew to Low Moor for gravel train work but no lodging available led to withdrawal. Policy may force thirty local men from work while Davenport Rock Island Northwestern also hires Italians for grading and keeps them on Sylvan island at night to avoid potential clashes.
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Clinton
Iowa
Northwestern
Low Moor
Here
Davenport
Rock Island
Sylvan Island
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad Claims Instant Relief
An old classified style ad touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer promising instant relief from any pain both internal and external. It guarantees absolute purity and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Weather Outlook for Iowa Shows Fair Warm Nights
Chicago meteorology notes indicate continuing warm conditions with fair skies over Iowa tonight and Saturday. No precipitation expected as high temperatures remain steady through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Iowa
D L W Railroad Plans New Fast NYC Chicago Service
The D L W Railroad, now under new management with higher dividends, will launch a fast NYC Chicago train around June 1 in partnership with the Nickel Plate. It aims to match the fastest NYC Central and Lake Shore times, but introduces a low fare with no sleeper option at $20 or with sleeper at $25, while rival lines charge $29 for sleeper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D. L. & W. Railroad
Buffalo
Nickle Plate
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Farmers Meet in Macon Georgia Aims to Stabilize Cotton Trade
May 11 report from Macon Georgia describes a State convention of Farmers opening to organize a business oriented plan. Farmers would not be forced to dump cotton to lower prices and seek fair compensation. A large Southern delegation attends, emphasizing a politics free, business driven movement for farmers in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
South
Sheldon Disburses His Profits
Topeka Kansas May 10 Rev I Sheldon received 5000 dollars from the profits of the Christian Daily Capital of which 1000 was given to India famine sufferers the balance distributed to multitude of charities including Contagious disease ward at City detention hospital Christ hospital Wash burn college Topeka Y M C A for public fountains Kindergarten association Y W C A W C T U Ingleside home State Temperance union Anti Cigarette league with amounts ranging from 50 to 1000 dollars into various institutions and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
I Sheldon
Christian Daily Capital
India
City Detention
Christ Hospital
Washburn College
Kindergarten Association
Y. W. CA
Ingleside Home
State Temperance Union
Anti-Cigarette League
Admiral Dewey Entertained in Knoxville Tennessee
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey are being elaborately entertained by Knoxville citizens. The celebration continues through tomorrow with visits to historical sites including Admiral Farragut's birthplace. A banquet tonight will feature an address by the Admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Third Avenue Railroad Stockholders Meet Over $50 Million Mortgage
A special meeting of Third Avenue Railroad Company stockholders in New York on May 11 seeks consent to issue a mortgage to the Morton Trust Company as trustee to secure bonds totaling 50 million dollars with a face value of 1 900 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Avenue Railroad Company
Morton Trust Company
Grand Council of Wisconsin Opens Third Annual Session
The third annual session of the Grand Council of Wisconsin of the United Commercial Travelers opened in Janesville, May 11. About five hundred commercial men and their wives are present for banquets and officer elections through tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Grand Council of Wisconsin
The
United Commercial
State League Opens with Eight Teams in New York
The New York State League begins this afternoon with Albany Rome Schenectady Binghamton Utica Cortland Auburn and Oswego as the eight host cities. Local interest runs high as fans anticipate the national game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Rome
Schenectady
Binghampton
Utica
Cortland
Auburn
Oswego
Josiah Comedy Draws Brooklyn High School Crowd
The Democratic Society of Brooklyn Boys High School stages the three act comedy Josiah at the Amphion theatre tonight. The theatre capacity will be taxed to the utmost as patrons crowd in to see the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Brooklyn
Josiah
Democratic Society of the
Brooklyn Boys’ High School
Amphion
Shooting Tournament At Dexter Park This Week
A two day live bird tournament at Dexter Park runs today and tomorrow under Louis H. Schortemier. Large cash prizes await winners across the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Park
L. L
Louis H. Schortemier
Kentucky Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Versailles
The tenth annual State convention of the Kentucky Societies of Christian Endeavor opened in Versailles on May 11 and will run through May 13. Endeavorers from all parts of the state are attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Kentucky Societies of Christian Endeavor
Man in Overcoat Dominates Cold Street Scene
A passerby braves a frigid day, the lone figure wearing an overcoat as the crowd shivers in the chill. The sight highlights the season’s biting air and city street atmosphere.
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Guments
the Grand
ing—Attorneys
the Railroad Commissioners of the
Publican State Convention
Ings
J. Ellrick
Keosauqua
W. Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
J. N. W. Rumple
Marengo
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
Co. R. Rancier
Independence
E. O. Worden
Floyd
J. J. Marsh
Winneshiek
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
E. N. Sargent
Grundy Center
Co. M. Hinsdale
Newton
John A. Dunn
Brookfield
W. O. Payne
Nevada
Wm. Shamull
Dallas County
William Eaton
Sidney
J. C. Mabry
Centerville
John A. Story
Greenfield
Rasmus Boyson
Adair
J. E. Allen
Laurens
A. L. Stevens
Boone
Wm. MacFarlane
Monona
W. H. Lyon, Jr
Peterson
North Prairie
Fred Chamberlain
Elmus Campbell
Billy Crowe
Summit
Frank Blanchard
Paton
Ella
Ruth Maylone
Alex Stutsman
Nick Lang
Andy Lang
Nella
Ella Lang
Grandview
Geo. Honvernagle
Montpelier
Anna McSwiggen
Wilton
Miss Campbell
Cal. Yeater
Atalissa
Elizabeth Benedict
Labor Federation Session
Labor Federation
Titus
Burlington Hotel
Order
President Gates
M. J. Edwards
Sheldon
Railroad Meeting
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