Summer Schedule of Street Car Services in South Muscatine
The summer street car timetable lists departures from the company office at 5 50 a m and 6 00 a m every 20 minutes to 11 00 p m with variations for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and the end of lines. First car from the office starts at 8 a m then every 30 minutes to 10 a m and then every 20 minutes to 9 p m with a final 10 15 from the end of the line.
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Street Car Company
South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
Lafe Young Speech Delivers Delegates at Large Support
In Iowa at the Republican State convention Hon. Lafe Young is applauded as a delegate-at-large to Philadelphia. He jokes about a large delegation, praises George Perkins Dolliver and Cousins, and lauds America’s rise since 1898 while urging bold acceptance of national duty.
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Lafe Young
Philadelphia
Shaw
Mr. Young
Washington
Iowa
George Perkins
Dolliver
Cousins
Republic
Sam
Council Board of the Nations
Civil War views on state sovereignty and imperial rights
The Leon Journal notes 1861 civil war was seen as caused by southern claims that states could secede from the U S Constitution. It also reports Democrats arguing residents of insular possessions deserve constitutional rights, even if described as naked savages and headhunters.
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Leon Journal
United States
Insular
Cape Nome rush surpasses historic gold stampede
The Cape Nome rush has begun and is expected to exceed the California exodus in scale. The diggings lie within American territory, preventing Canadian claims to the area.
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Cape Nome
California
Four Corners
Globe
Politician Criticizes George Dewey Remark in St Louis
In St Louis the remark by George Dewey is condemned as unsuitable for a politician. The statement claimed the U S could whip any nation but England as a friend, drawing sharp public disapproval from observers.
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George Dewey
St. Louis
England
No Firecrackers at Memorial Day Observances
The Keota Eagle urges avoiding firecracker attachments to Memorial Day events. It warns converting the observance into a Fourth of July style celebration would be inappropriate like dancing a Highland fling at a funeral.
Democratic and Republican state conventions open with songs
The Des Moines Register describes the Democratic State convention opening with a campaign song filled with falsehoods and deceit while the Republican State convention opened with the singing of America.
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Des Moines Register
Wheeler on Philippine policy
General Joe Wheeler states that the first administration offered to the Philippines would be better than any other power could provide. He argues for an early, favorable American governance presence to shape the new administration’s direction.
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Joe Wheeler
The
Philippines
Senate committee blocks Nicaraguan canal bill
The Keokuk Gate City reports the Senate committee refused to report the Nicaraguan canal bill. It notes there is now little chance for action during this Congressional session, delaying the great enterprise once more.
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Keokuk Gate City
Senate
All Great Enterprises Move Slowly
A brief reflective note argues that gradual progress marks true improvement and that notable advances are a matter of time rather than sudden leaps.
Iowa Agricultural Society Exhibition Dates Set
The forty sixth annual Iowa State Agricultural Society exhibition is scheduled for August 24 to September inclusive. Creston organized a militia company of twenty six men, mustered by Adjutant General Beyers. Prof Dr N D Kelley of Corning will supervise Cedar Falls schools at 1500 dollars yearly. Iowa has 6800 notaries public whose commissions expire July 1 bringing 39000 to the state treasury. Des Moines saloons must remain closed to at least June 4 after a district court ruling. John K Boyd formerly of Amsterdam was sentenced in Des Moines to fifteen years in Ft. Madison penitentiary for forging a ten dollar money order.
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Iowa State Agricultural Society
Creston
Beyers
N. D. Kelley
Corning
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Des Moines
John K. Boyd
Amsterdam
N. Y
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Sweetland Community Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs John Newman on sick list Ben Klepper improving M E S S plans Children Day Farmers plant corn Edith Newman Durant visited J B Jester at Des Moines State convention Dr George Day Lone Tree visited M O Stanwood Bamford couple welcome ninth child India relief collection Seeright Fruitland visited Ike Longstreth Kramer sells steers to Illinois buyer Elsie Pierson from Janesville Wis Keen from California moves to Piersons home
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John Newman
Ben. Klepper
Edith Newman
Durant
J. B. Jester
Des Moines
Geo. Day
Lone Tree
M. O. Stanwood
Frank Bamford
M. E
India
Seeright
Fruitland
Ike Longstreth
Frank Kramer
Illinois
Elsie Pierson
Janesville
Wis
Frank
B. E. Keen
California
Pierson
Social News From West Liberty and Surrounding Towns
West Liberty notes describe visits by Miss Myrtle Meredith to Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Snyder and Miss Daisy Johnson visiting Des Moines and Perry relatives. Dr. E H King of Muscatine, Aunt Sallie Cowgill of West Branch, and others are mentioned. A engine and horse shipment to Chicago is reported along with a teachers’ gathering in West Branch with thirteen attendees and pleasant entertainment.
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Myrtle Meredith
Cedar Rapids
E. H. King
Muscatine
Snyder
Des Moines
Daisy Johnson
Perry
Iowa
Sallie Cowgill
West Branch
H. P. House
Chicago
S. H. Meredith
G. H. Meredith
E. C. Tomlinson
I. A. Nichols
Rock Island Extension Progress Near Granite and Mangum
Ireland Hampton reports Rock Island work advancing from Chickasha to Granite in Greer county Texas. Over three miles of steel laid from Mountain View toward Granite and grading nearly done. Mangum offers ten miles cattle driveway and ten sections of land for cattle holding. locals expect the line to pass through the town and extend toward Northwest Texas toward Pecos Valley, aiding Kiowa reservation settlement.
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Ireland Hampton
Chicago Live Stock Commission Company
Ft. Worth
Tex
Rock Island
Chickasha
Granite
Greer County
Mountain View
Mangum
Hampton
Texas
Pecos Valley
Cascarets Promote Clean Blood and Beauty
A vintage ad touts Cascarets as a quick way to clear pimples boils blotches and a bilious complexion. It claims Cascarets purify the blood and liver and promises beauty for ten cents with satisfaction guaranteed from all druggists.
Methodists at Washington Conference Endorses Lay Representation
The Washington Press report covers the M E General Conference with emphasis on democratic reform granting laymen equality with clerics, Andrews reading the 100 year report, and debates on pastoral term limits. It notes bishops, pensions, alcohol discipline, and calls for women’s equal participation in church and state.
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Bro. Burrell
Washington
Coxe
Buckley
Bishop Andrews
Stafford
Jolly
McCabe
Fowler
Ninde
Hartzell
Andrews
Ian McClaren
Ian
Shaw
Wilson
Iowa
Africa
Pretoria
Kruger
Cattle Queen Rosalie Farley Dies in Bancroft Neb
Mrs. Rosalie Farley wife of Edward Farley dies at Bancroft Neb and is hailed as the Cattle Queen for years she leased vast grazing lands of the Omaha tribe. Her father Joseph Laflasche last Omaha chief known as Iron Eye descended from a French trader. Her mother remains on the Omaha reservation.
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Omaha, Neb
Rosalie Farley
Edward Farley
Bancroft
Neb
Joseph Laflasche
Iron Eye
Laflasche
Sheriff Keeps Him Alive Before Hanging
A Williamsport report says Sheriff Miller forced a murder suspect to stay alive to avoid a collapse before the June 5 hang ing of Wilson Hummel who killed his wife and two children. Hummel exercised by jumping broomsticks and handstands as doctors doubted his vitality but his appetite returned and he remained in good spirits. In Dunlap Thomas Taylor who shot E H Barrett was restrained after a crowd threat and taken to Logan to prevent lynching.
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St. Paul
Philadelphia
Williamsport
Miller
Wilson Hummel
Hummel
Dunlap
Thomas Taylor
E. H. Barrett
Barrett
Taylor
Logan
Indiana to elect Durbin successor at national convention
In Wabash Indiana on May 15 delegates to the Republican national convention will elect a successor to Colonel Durbin national committee man for Indiana. Republicans Crockett Milakin and Harry New are avowed candidates from districts thirteen eight and seven with George Osborne from this district considered a dark horse.
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Wabash
Ind
Colonel Durbin
Indiana
Colonel Crockett
Frank Milakin
Harry New
George Osborne
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Ad copy touts Cascarets as a candy cathartic to cure constipation forever. Claims refund if CCC fails and references druggists.
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C.C.C
Cascarets
Jandy
Athartic
C.C.C. Failte
Labor unions rally behind Typographical Union at Clinton
At the Trades and Labor assembly in Clinton Iowa on May 12 a resolution was passed unanimously endorsing Typographical Union No. 334 in its dispute with Journal Publishing company. The assembly pledges aid and sympathy and a committee was named to plan a Labor day celebration on September 3 in Clinton.
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Clinton
Trades and Labor Assembly
Typographical Union
Journal Publishing Company
Kansas Musical Jubilee Opens in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kansas May 15 The Kansas Musical Jubilee opened with strong entries and growing public interest. Organizers expect a record event, noting higher program standards and more contestants than previous Jubilees.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
Runaway buggy on East Second runs unhurt in chase
A buggy driven by a team owned by J. E. McElroy sped off on East Second Street this morning after a passerby startled the horses. The team circled the Huttig factory and rode along railroad tracks before returning to Second Street where they were stopped with little damage to the buggy.
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East Second
East Second Street
J. E. McElroy
Huttig
Second
Valuable Colt Injured at Zelner Stables
Charles Zelner reports a two year old colt sustained a hip injury while in its stall causing permanent damage. The promising horse was bred for future development. Zelner has sold three fine animals to Iowa City parties as Muscatine drivers grow in regional prominence.
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Charles Zelner
Zelner
Iowa City
Constipation Cure Ad Sidelined by Fuzzy Claim
An odd, incomplete ad hints at a medical remedy for constipation Cascarets and a vague claim about funds and guarantees. The fragmentary text mentions a product name and an unclear endorsement or instruction.
Democratic State Convention Planned in Cedar Rapids
The next Democratic State convention will be held in Cedar Rapids in August. The city has an auditorium capable of hosting a large gathering but lacks a suitable hotel to accommodate attendees.
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Cedar Rapids
Rapids
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O’toole’s Shop
Iowa Ave
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Sweetland
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Rock Island Extension
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M. E. General Conference
H. E. Burrell
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Osteopathy
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American School of Osteopathy
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