Review of the General Conference Work in Chicago
Dr. C. L. Stafford reports on the United Methodist Church general conference inChicago with 800 delegates and a daily expense of 2000 dollars. voting on time limits, temperance policy, and bishop elections will unfold this week as Governor Shaw advocates unity.
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Chicago
First Methodist Church
C. L. Stafford
Shaw
Dr. Stafford
Epworth Leagues
Stuatz
Mt. Vernon
J. C. W. Coxe
J. Mec. K. Stuart
Des Moines
Central Advocate
Hartzell
Africa
Maud Ballington Booth
England
Miss Booth
Sailboat Capsizes Twice on Mississippi River Tide
Two men, Charles Fox and Joe Chaplin, aboard a sailboat owned by Fred Munroe, capsized twice in the Mississippi near Towhead while returning to shore. Rescued first by Ed Erb in his yacht Star and by a Wetmore brothers skiff, the craft was righted after an hour and again sunk as they neared the harbor before a safe return. The tale ends with a caution about Sabbath sailing and wet trousers.
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Joe Chaplin
Charles Fox
Illinois
Fred. Munroe
Mississippi River
Mr. Fox
Mr. Chaplin
Ed. Erb
Star
Wetmore Brothers
Left with the rings stealing rings and clothing
Dubuque man A McGee ran a panitorium club pressing clothes and shining shoes for a month. He borrowed diamond rings and valuable clothing from local girls then vanished. He traveled from Wilton to Davenport while sheriff hunts him. McGee owes about $500.
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Dnly Co
A. McGee
Dubuque
Johnnie DeForest
Wilton
Davenport
DeForest
McGee
Keystone Button Works Raises Cutting Blank Prices
Manager Elmer Becker announces Keystone Button Works increased the price for cutting blanks by a half cent on all lines. The advance was voluntary. The factory previously paid the highest labor rate in the past winter and workers are satisfied.
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Keystone Button Works
Elmer Becker
Keystone
Pioneer Samuel W. Stuart Dies at Wilton After Long Illness
Samuel W. Stuart, one of Muscatine county’s earliest settlers, died at his Wilton home after a yearlong cancer illness. He came to Muscatine in 1838, lived in Moscow and Wilton, and was known as the “sage of Wilton.” He wrote for the press, valued morals, and was survived by his ailing wife. Funeral was well attended.
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Samuel W. Stuart
Muscatine County
Wilton
Stuart
Moscow
Muscatine
Fifth Street
Mulberry
Port Allen Community Busy with Planting and Visits
Farmers are planting camellias and seeds as preparation begins. Mrs. Alex McCullough lies ill with a chill but shows improvement after a visit from family. Sam McCullough and family have moved from Fort Scott to Cone. A newborn boy arrives to Ruther and wife Carpenter. The saw mill hibits active lumber work along the river bottom east of Port Allen.
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Frank Peice
W. B. Gelatt
Alex McCullough
Sam. McCullough
Maggie
Conesville
Alex
Sam
Fort Scott
Kan
Cone
Ruther Carpenter
John Orr
James Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Dr. Cone
Mr. Fields
Lara McCullough
Sam Buser
R. Chowns
Marsh Emerson
Port Allen
Wm. George
Isy
Junction
Myrtle Pierce
Nervie Orr
Journal Installs New Phone For News And Ads
The Journal installs the Mississippi Valley Telephone Co. line with two numbers in use today. Business office line 55 rings once, editorial rooms line 55 rings twice, inviting readers and advertisers to use the new contact for news tips and advertising inquiries.
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the Journal
Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
Henry Irving Tour Profit Range Reported
Report notes Henry Irving's present country tour profits are variably reckoned from twenty five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. The fluctuation reflects differing estimates of gate receipts and personal guarantees across venues and dates.
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Henry Irving
Oskaloosa Boy Killed Stealing Ride on Tracks
In Oskaloosa Iowa on May 14 a fourteen year old named Harry Williams was run over and killed by a Rock Island freight train near Givin Station. He fell from the car while stealing a ride and his body was horribly mangled.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Harry Williams
Rock Island
Givin Station
Free Street Fair and Carnival Opens in Richmond
Elaborate preparations were completed for a week long Free Street Fair and Carnival on Broad street, Richmond. The event features a floral carnival, numerous amusements, and countless booths with items donated to raise funds for a charitable cause.
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Richmond
Broad Street
Old Dominion
Potter Divorce Case Goes to Three-Week Trial
Mrs. Potter and James Brown Potter's absolute divorce case in Newport began with a silent separation and the actress wife noted for making his name famous. Initial reports said Mrs. Potter would not contest if desertion charged, but later stronger allegations surfaced and a short contest was expected lasting three weeks.
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Newport
R. L
James Brown Potter
Globe
Exhibition opens at Waldorf by Press Artists League
New York May 14 interesting exhibition opened at the Waldorf under the Press Artists League with sketches cartoons wash drawings water colors and oil paintings by top New York press craftsmen. Originals of cartoons and portraits of noted figures are on view and some offered for sale. All of the best magazine and newspaper artists are represented.
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New York
the Waldorf Today
Press Artists’ League
Switchmen Meet in Detroit At National Convention
Between 1,500 and 2,000 switchmen gathered in Detroit for the annual Switchmen's Union of North America convention. Representing all regions, they have raised wages by twenty percent over fifteen years and shortened labor hours. No major agenda items are reported at this meeting.
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Detroit
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Newark swindler Olmvier W. Roper faces demurrer ruling
In Trenton today the demurrer against real estate swindler Olmvier W. Roper of Newark was heard. He faces seven indictments and, if defeated on the demurrer, will plead guilty to all. The case is prosecuted by the government.
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Trenton
N. J
Olmvier W. Roper
Newark
Maryland Society Dinner in New York at Floret's
The Maryland Society of New York will hold its annual dinner at Floret's this evening. Organized in 1898, the society is made up of Maryland natives now living in New York City. Many prominent men have been invited.
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New York
Maryland Society of New York
Floret
Maryland
Daughters of Rebekah Open Annual Session in Indianapolis
The Grand Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah opened its annual session in Indianapolis on May 14. Reports from the secretary indicate healthy growth and substantial good accomplished by the organization.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah
Iowa City Debate Sides With Negative On Merchant Marine
The state university debating league defeated Wisconsin by two to one in a May 12 contest at Iowa City. Iowa’s team included G. H. Fletcher M. M. Moulton and M. J. McCarthy while Wisconsin’s team consisted of M. J. Cleary W. F. Adams and H. M. Adams. Judges were Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Milliman J. W. Freitzell and Prof. Jesse Macy.
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Iowa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Wisconsin University
United States
G. H. Fletcher
M. M. Moulton
M. J. McCarthy
Wisconsin
M. J. Cleary
W. F. Adams
H. M
Stormy Weather Foretold Across Iowa as Thunderstorms Rise
Chicago dispatch reports unsettled weather spreading from Iowa with thunderstorms expected in the east and south, cooler conditions coming Tuesday. North and west areas also to feel changes tonight, according to special weather indications.
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Chicago
Iowa
Stealing Ride on Mail Train Indicts Two Men
A U S grand jury in Iowa charges Henry B. Miller and C H Cleary with delaying a Burlington mail train by riding on its tracks. They allegedly swung under a car and reboarded the moving train three times in Lucas County causing about fifteen minutes of delay.
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Des Moines
United States Grand Jury
Central Division
Southern District
Iowa
United States
Henry B. Miller
C. H. Cleary
Lucas County
Burlington
Largest Mississippi River pearl displayed in LaCrosse
James Hammond of Lynxville Wisconsin showed a river pearl weighing 120 grains at the American House. It surpasses the prior 80 grain record and has attracted a 3000 dollar offer. Hammond plans to exhibit the pearl at the Paris exposition and notes the finder, once an Milwaukee road engineer, now pearl button entrepreneur, left the city last night.
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LaCrosse
Wis
James Hammond
Lynxville
Escaped jailbird Bert Hallam captured near Fairfield
Bert Hallam, who escaped from jail Thursday night, was traced to a culvert under the Burlington railroad east of Fairfield. Officers used smoke to force him out and he surrendered. He was returned to jail and will be held in a steel cage until the August grand jury.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Bert. Hallam
Burlington
Black
Hicks and Durant Visit Family and Neighbors
Henry Tough traveled to Durant on business. Miss Margaret Tough Mrs. Sarah Priester and Jessie called at Mrs. Frank Kelley’s. Frank Kelley was a county seat caller. A B Raub went to David Kelley’s. Effie Hovenagle visits her aunt near Durant. Frank Hovenagle and family went to Durant for business. Priester and Jessie visited the Tough home then returned to Muscatine.
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Henry Tough
Durant
Margaret Tough
Sarah Priester
Jessie
Frank Kelley
A. B. Raub
David Kelley
Effie Hovenagle
Henry Drumm
Frank Hovenagle
Graly
Muscatine
Carrier Pigeons Released From U. S. Express Office
About two hundred carrier pigeons were released from the U. S. Express office to return to Rock Island, their distant home. No word had reached press time on whether the birds arrived safely.
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U. S. Express
Rock Island
Funeral of Mrs. Andrew Muenz
Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Muenz were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from her home at 212 Park Avenue. The body was then taken to the city cemetery for interment.
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Andrew Muenz
Park Avenue
City Cemetery
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M. E
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Stafford
Iowa Conference
Congregational Church
H. D. Herr
First Congregational Church
St. John
Heavenly City
God
Charlies Fox
Commodore Grossheim
Lone Star
Co. A. McGee
Journal
Mississippi
Peak
Kowans
Mrs. Potter
Maryland Society
Rebekah
Hickory Grove
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