Sioux City WIM O Bleness for President at Federation
City federation proceedings center on Burlington and Council Bluffs Trades Assemblies with two reports. The majority calls for mercy toward Burlington groups and denounces leaders Tracy Hazelton and Stewart, while a minority seeks expulsions or referral to the American Federation of Labor. Sioux City is set for next meeting with W E O Bleness named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Federation
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Trades and Labor Assembly
Organized Labor
Tracy and
Hazelton
George L. Stewart
Iowa
Council Bluffs Trades Assembly
Chas. L. Brecken
Walter E. Ross
J. F. Byrne
W. T. Stafford
Sioux City
Burlington Trades Assembly
Burl. Typographical Union
Federation
American Federation of Labor
Frank J. Craig
C. L. Smith
Jas. Sharp
W. E. O’bleness
Des Moines
Louis M. Yaeger
Frank S. Nagle
Dubuque
A. L. Urick
J. J. Jacobsen
A. E. Holder
Charles Evans
Cedar Rapids
N. P. Collins
C. S. Smith
Ottumwa
C. L. Brecken
Muscatine
Thomas Carlin
Oskaloosa
John Posten
Hocking
Guy Harbaugh
River railroad crossing case argued before commissioners
The final day of the Muscatine railroad crossing case before the State railroad commissioners concluded with attorney Jayne arguing that the Muscatine North and South railroad had provided a crossing meeting requirements. The board ruled the burden of proof rests on the defendant after hearing testimony and arguments from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Reiley
Columbus Junction
F. M. Molesberry
C. A. Carpenter
Westbrook
District Court
E. H. Dawson
D. J. Palmer
Welcome Mowry
D. H. Westbrook
Muscatine North and South Railroad
Jayne
Lightning Strike Survivor Recalls Narrow Escape with Son and Horses
Altenbernd of Montpelier township recounts surviving a lightning bolt that struck him the moment he stood by a barn door with his fifteen year old son and a three horse team. One horse died, two others were stunned. the man bears severe burns and a torn undershirt while the boy wears a sling and bears scars. The pair felt a heavy force and a sulfurous smell as they were struck and fell to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Altenbernd
Montpelier
Journal
Mr. Altenbernd
Mason family leaves West Liberty for Michigan
Mr and Mrs C L Mason have sold their East Fourth street property to Clarence Henderson and moved to Michigan with their goods and children. Mrs Martha Wright plans a new residence on East Fifth street after purchasing ground from Frank Barnes. The school board re elected teachers for next year. C G Pratts begins a new residence on East Fourth street. Weather is nearly perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Mason
East Fourth Street
Clarence Henderson
Michigan
Mason
Martha Wright
Frank Barnes
East Fifth Street
C. G. Pratts
River Traffic and Weather Update for Dubuque Area
The Dubuque is expected down this afternoon or evening. The Young came down yesterday evening and left for Burlington later that night. A strong southwest wind yesterday afternoon prompted many large sailboats to appear. The river stage today is 6 feet 5 inches above low water, down one inch in 24 hours. Two Yazoo River snagboats, the T. B. Florence and the C. B. Howell, passed up yesterday to Dubuque for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Burlington
Yazoo River
T. B. Florence
C. B. Howell
Demise of Mrs Muenz After Short Illness
Mrs. Andrew Muenz died yesterday afternoon at 3 50 after a seven day illness with pneumonia. A native of Austria she came to Muscatine sixteen years ago in her 34th year. She is survived by her husband seven children two sisters one brother and her parents in Omaha. The funeral will be from the residence Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Muenz
Austria
Muscatine
Omaha
Flor ence Mark Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party
Last Thursday evening Miss Flor ence Mark entertained about fifteen friends at her East Ninth street home for her thirteenth birthday. Refreshments were served and guests departed feeling royally entertained by their young hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mark
East Ninth Street
Funeral of Elizabeth Benedict in U B Church
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Benedict was held from the U B Church. Floral decorations were noted as beautiful and after services the remains were taken to the city cemetery for interment, Rex L. B. Hix officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Benedict
U. B
Rex. L. B. Hix
Saloons Under Fire as Ministers Urge Strict Law Enforce ment
The Muscatine Ministerial Association urged the city council to enforce state temperance laws. Rev H D Herr and others argued saloons violate provisions, with council to act under city charter and Revised Ordinances. Residents backed action as law and morals at stake, while petitions on paving and property issues also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
H. D. Herr
First Congregational Church
Elliott
Herr
United States
Iowa
Towa
A. T. Fowler
First Baptist Church
Z. W. Hutchinson
Presbyterian Church
Koehler
Seven-Year Quiet After Saloon Reform Plea
A private citizen urges Muscatine to enforce liquor laws after seven years of little action since the 1893 ministers memorial. The May 11 1900 council meeting is hailed for a clear case to close or heavily regulate saloon vice, citing Des Moines as precedent and calling for oathful action to conquer the giant evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
H. D. Herr
Fowler
Elliott
Hutchinson
Des Moines
Piano brands multiply like bicycles in market
A bustling claim notes there are many piano brands available, likening their variety to the number of bicycle makers. The comparison suggests a crowded market with wide choices for buyers.
Hard cider must be the spirit of the press
The phrase calls for a bold, distinctive ethos guiding journalistic voice and editorial strategy, urging publishers to embrace a spirited, unconventional approach to reporting and public communication.
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Wim
Majority Report
the Minority Report
W. T. Stafford, W. E. O’bleness
Westbrook Vs. M. N. & S
West Liberty
River News
Muenz
The
Ministerial Association
Law
Rev. H
D. Herr
Council
Cedar Street
Fifth Street
Walnut
Mulberry
Orange
East Third
H. Meyers
Tenth and
Lombard
Murray Wheeler
Mulberry Street
John P. Breen
West Front Street
Ellen W. Mackey
Dougherty
William Benninger
S. M. Herr
South Muscatine
Fourth Ward
J. H. Cosgrove
East 2d. St
Parker
Col i
Ottie Snyder
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
McCall Patterns
E. 2d St
SSS
Hershey Lumber Co
Low
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