Barrett's Possible China Post Shrouded in Washington Doubt
Reports say John Barrett may be named United States minister to Pekin in succession to Edwin H. Conger, but officials in Washington cannot confirm the appointment. Congressmen Hull and Barrett surface in the tale as active backers amid gubernatorial intrigue.
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Washington
John Barrett
China
Conger
Pekin
Barrett
Panama
Mexico
San Francisco
Johan A. T. Hull
Iowa
Congressman Hull
Hull
Crop Bulletin Shows Cooler Week for Iowa Crops
Des Moines reports a week ending May 13 1901 with cooler weather and ample rainfall. Temperatures ran 27 to 5 degrees below normal and light frosts occurred on May 11 12 13. Small grains and grasses benefited while corn planting progressed. overall crop outlook remains encouraging with 6 to 10 days needed to finish planting.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois Central Plans New South Route from Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids reports a confirmed plan by the Illinois Central to build south this year. A large survey crew under J. W. Wardle has begun mapping a line from Western to Crippen crossing the Rock Island, then toward Washington and Kalona, connecting with Iowa Central at Coppock. The extension exceeds 60 miles and links Minneapolis to St. Louis under Illinois Central control. The Manchester line receives no upgrades as the company focuses on Waterloo and Waterloo area expansion.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central
J. W. Wardle
Uhnois Central
Western
Crippen
Rock Island
Washington
Kalona
Coppock
Iowa Central
Hlinois Central
Minois Central
Minneapolis
St. Louis
The
Central
Waterloo
Manchester
Post Office Personnel Updates Across Iowa and Washington
The report lists new appointments and salary changes for Iowa and Washington post offices. Williams becomes presidential July 1 with a $1,000 salary for the postmaster. Patterson gains Geo A Potter as postmaster. rural delivery starts July 1 at Ireton Sioux County with three carriers. Nora Springs and Forest City receive rural carriers. several individuals receive increases and special appointments, including widows and amended pay.
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Washington
Williams
Geo. A. Potter
Patterson
Ireton
Sioux County
F. H. Sergeant
G. A. Lindeman
M. S. Satterlee
Marty W. Clifford
Nora Springs
Lewis Lemstrum
Forest City
Eucaline Advertised As Home Antiseptic
The advertisement touts Eucaline as a powerful antiseptic to prevent diseases affecting mucous membranes. It claims usefulness as an effective antiseptic and deodorant in a sick room and notes it is for sale at all druggists.
Twentieth Century Move Convention in Ottumwa May 28 29
Ottumwa Iowa May 14 The Twentieth Century convention of the Iowa conference for southeastern Iowa Methodist Episcopal churches will meet in Ottumwa May 28 and 29 Delegates from each charge planned Rev J F Barnett Rev J E Corley Rev J O Kemble Rev Lt B Schreckengast Rev C B Spencer D D Rev J F Berry D D Rev John Moler presiding Sessions feature devotional services sermons discussions and addresses on growth benevolent work education hospitals the university and conference claims at lay sessions limited to five minutes each.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
M. A. Roberts
J. F. Barnett
J. E. Corley
J. O. Kemble
Lt. B. Schreckengast
W. J. Babb
C. B. Spencer
D. D
J. F. Berry
John Moler
W. R. Jeffrey
J. W. Hackley
D. C. Smith
W. G. Thorn
W. P. Stoddard
John Mahin
H. B. Scoles
H. A. Butty
J. W. Hancher
Quote from George MacDonald on sympathy for the young
A brief quotation attributes to George MacDonald: when we are out of sympathy with the young, our work in this world is over. The note presents a reflective, moral view attributed to the author. The line emphasizes care for youth as essential to meaningful work in life.
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George MacDonald
High School Athletes Optimistic Ahead of Grinnell Trials
The senior club reports the squad in top form with strong confidence before the state meet at Grinnell. At the State University of Iowa field meet in Iowa City four home records were broken and a state record was tied. Call cut the 120 yard hurdles to 17 seconds, Dye ran the 220 yard hurdles in 27 1-5, Brackett posted 4:52 1-5 for the mile, and Warner set a state record with a 38 feet 10 inch shot put.
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High School Athletic Club
Grinnell
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Call
Dye
Brackett
Warner
Americans Defeat Cubans 11 to 10 in Santiago Ball Game
A lively crowd gathered after a baseball clash in Santiago de Cuba where the Americans edged the Cubans 11 to 10. A Cuban tried to pull down the American flag, sparking a scuffle as Rural Guards rushed the crowd. The offender was arrested and later released. no serious injuries were reported.
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Santiago de Cuba
Fighting Ordinance Laid Over in Chicago Council
At a Chicago city council meeting Alderman Ficks proposed boxing ordinance was referred to a committee and will be reconsidered at the next council session.
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Chicago
Fick
Iowa Declines Northwestern Meet Over Cited Risks
In Iowa City on May 14 Professor A A Knipe denies Chicago papers claim Iowa skipped the Northwestern meet. He cites a Northwestern directive and enlists telegrams from Manager McCutcheon to prove the team stayed home at Northwestern’s request.
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Iowa City
Chicago
Iowa
Evanston
Northwestern
A. A. Knipe
McCutcheon
Hollister
Mcutcheon
Oxford and Cambridge Team for Harvard Yale Games
Representatives of Oxford and Cambridge universities were chosen at the Queen's Club to compete with Harvard and Yale on September 21 at Berkeley Oval New York. The team will likely travel to Canada on August 20 and then to New York.
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Oxford
Cambridge
London
Harvard
Yale
Berkeley Oval
New York City
Queen's Club
Canada
New York
Harvard Eight Selected for Varsity Rowing
Cambridge Mass May 14 rowing authorities at Harvard have picked the varsity eight. It will probably row against Yale this coming June in the order it was picked today.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Yale
Golf Fever Grips Oskaloosa With New Club
Oskaloosa embraces golf fever as a newly organized club of about seventy five members forms in the city. Prominent locals join the effort and spur community interest in the sport.
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Oskaloosa
Detroit and Chicago Face Off in Open Basketball Card
Scores show Detroit 8 Chicago 5 Milwaukee 5 Cleveland 4 Washington 5 Boston 2 Baltimore 14 Philadelphia 5. Games today include Chicago at Detroit, Cleveland at Milwaukee, Washington at Boston, and Philadelphia at Baltimore.
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Detroit
Baltimore
Il Chicago
Washington
Boston
Milwaukee
Il SY
Philadelphia
Ore
Cleveland
Chicago
Brooklyn forfeits as New York wins nine to zero
Game forfeited. Brooklyn suffers a 0 nine in favor of New York. Cincinnati defeats Pittsburg 9 to 2.
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New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baseball doubleheader results prompt city showdown
Noting games between Chicago and New York, St. Louis at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, and Pittsburg at Philadelphia, organizers seek standings impact and fan turnout.
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Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Merle
Joston
Philadelphia
Wwe
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson Claims Large Stock Winnings
Boston reports Thomas W. Lawson is credited with making from 3 000 000 to 5 000 000 during Thursday's stock slump. He has sold short on certain lines for two months and predicted a panic two weeks ago. He reportedly warned friends of the impending market drop.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Franchise election set for May 21 in Winterset
Winterset May 14 The vote on granting a franchise to the Inter urban Railway company will occur at a special election on May 21. Opposition is minimal and the measure is expected to pass by a strong majority.
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Winterset
Lnst
Mighty Power Healings by Dr J Alvin Horne in Rock Island
Anecdotal claims describe Dr J Alvin Horne as a renowned physicist healer who disclaims diseases remotely and offers free diagnosis and instructions. The ad cites cures for women’s irregularities and debilities, promises a free book, and lists testimonials, with address in Rock Island at Mitchell Lynde building.
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J. Alvin Horne
Rock Island
Horne
Ll. Mitchell & Lynde Building
Fraternal Lodges Invite Members for Regular Meetings
A Oo U. W. Eagle Lodge No. 10 A. O. U. G. holds Thursday meetings at the A. O. U. W. hall on Second street with cordial invitations to in good standing brethren. B. H. Det ex Financier and M. W. u. S. Hows serve as Recorder. The BRO. OF AMERICAN YEOMEN Muscatine Domestead No. 336 meets second and fourth Wednesdays at G. A. R. hall East Second street with M. P. Gary as Foreman and See ReowniNo as Correspondent.
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Pearl City Lodge
Maccabee Hall
J. W. George
Lucinda Bartlett
Miriam Lodgs
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Cedar
M. B
Bend City
Brotherbeog of America
BH. Cosenvive
G. W. Cougarstonx
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
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Iowa Avenue
J. M. Bursa
C. C. M.S. Hows
K. of BR. and
U. W. Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
A. J. Basces
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No 13
Fisch’s Maks
Moontie E. Wills
Mary EF. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
FP. A. A
Banner Lodge
D. OF H
C. U. W. Hall
Moture FE
Gussie Mau
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