Supreme Court Reverses Trott Case Over Life Tables
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed C. F. Trott vs. Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, sent back for new trial, ruling that life expectancy tables should not be conclusive for damages. It held tables must be weighed with health, occupation risk, and other facts affecting probable life. The ruling also limits the lower court’s instruction restricting Trott’s earning power to manual labor, noting broader earning capacity may apply.
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Supreme Court
C. S. Trott
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Rock Island
Muscatine County
Trott
C. F. Trott
Muscatine
Rock Island Road
Brannan
Tax cases from Palo Alto county head to supreme court
Five cases from Palo Alto county move toward the Iowa Supreme Court as the state tax ferrets faced resistance. County treasurer J B Lambe sought tax payments but the property owners won in trials before Judge Baillie, with costs taxed to the county and appeals filed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Palo Alto
Supreme Court
J. B. Lambe
Baillie
Ohio and nearby states rocked by morning earthquake
A morning quake shook several Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky cities. Homes rattled and residents were awakened as furniture trembled and walls creaked in multiple areas. No injuries reported, authorities assess damage to structures and utilities.
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Cleveland
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Cummins Likely Governor Candidate At County Convention
Perry May 17 The county Republican leaders expect Adel to host the May 28 convention that will likely instruct for A B Cummins for governor.
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Perry
Adel
A. B. Cummins
General Mascardo Surrenders in Zambele Province
General MacArthur reports the surrender at Samnaresse Zambele province of General Mascardo with 21 officers and 331 rifles. Local units also yielded to American forces as the campaign advances.
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Washington
MacArthur
Samnaresse
Zambele Province
Mascardo
Muscatine Athletes Shine at State Meet Preview
Grinnell May 17 special reports two hundred athletes ready for the state high school meet. Davenport riders Dow and Smith break the one and a half mile bicycle record. Muscatine's George Riemcke places fifth in the two mile, benson eyes high jump finals but Davenport favorites may win. Edson absence noted as limiting Muscatine's chances.
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Grinnell
Dow
Smith
Davenport
George Riemcke
Muscatine
Bennison
Muscatine Boys
Edson
Rev H C Minton Elected Moderator
Philadelphia May 17 Commissioners of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church began a day of celebration for the twentieth century. Rev Henry Collin Minton of San Anselmo California was elected moderator with 337 votes to 276 for Rev GT Purves of New York and the Peoria plan adopted for choosing standing committees.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Henry Collin Minton
San Anselmo
Cal
Peoria
Minton
G T. Purves
New Yar
Purves
Priest Found Dead After Coal Strike Mediation
The body of Father E. S. Phillips of Hazleton Pennsylvania was found in the apartments of Dr Stanley after he and the priest with two girls drank May 8. Stanley, a San Francisco native, was arrested and a mysterious blonde woman linked to the case. Coroner suspects knockout drops as cause. Phillips helped avert a major coal strike through mediation.
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New York
E. S. Phillips
Hazleton
J. Pierpont Morgan
Pennsylvania
Kirt Stanley
Stanley
Phillips
San Francisco
Phillip
Birthday Party for Little Lunele Denham
A birthday celebration was held at the home of Little Lunele Denham on Tuesday afternoon for about 14 friends. A dainty supper was served around 6 o clock and enjoyed by all. Guests included Ethel Bartlett May Kent Alice Batty Clara Hoffman Jennie Howe Mildred Stirsen Lulu Palmer Nellie Ahtischlager Mable Robinson May Thompson Laura Porter and Ethel Dolsen.
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Lunele Denham
Ethel Bartlett
May Kent
Alice Batty
Clara Hoffman
Jennie Howe
Mildred Stirsen
Lulu Palmer
Nellie Ahtischlager
Mable Robinson
May ‘Thompson
Laura Porter
Ethel Dols
Quiet Election on East Hill School Building
The election to decide if voters want a new school building on East Hill is being settled this afternoon.
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East Hill
East Hill school ticket could fail without prompt change
One official warned that without prompt action the East Hill school ticket may be defeated and no building would go up. By 3 20 this afternoon voting proceeded in a straightforward way with about 275 votes from men and about 25 from women.
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East Hill
Local News Roundup From St Louis To Davenport
Clarence Lukens and son visit Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Lukens in town. Ellen Downey of Atlantic visits Mrs. F. T. Nesper. Mrs. A. M. Coghlin of Toledo returns home. Rev. L. E. Christy to lecture at A. M. E. church. Milt Patten visiting his parents from New York. J. E. Howe contracted for library filing with Senator Hipwell. Mr. and Mrs. Narvis return from Marshalltown. Narvis attends Grand Lodge. Fred W. Lewis and wife welcome a nine pound girl. Mrs. C. L. Stafford and Mrs. Parvin back from Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society session. Two weddings officiated by Justice Leversmeyer. Ascension day services at Trinity church with De Molay Commandry. Choir and quartet perform. Clergy from Wisconsin and Iowa hold 48 hour mission at St Mary’s church with mass times today and tomorrow. English sermons tonight and tomorrow. final services Sunday night.
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Wm. Narvis
Marshalltown
Narvis
Grand Lodge
Fred W. Lewis
Fred
Father Port
Prairie du Chein
Wis
G. Grothe
Harper
Q. Ranzger
Clear Lake
St. Mary's Church
Gurley and Johnson Stock Brokers Fail in Washington
Washington on May 17 reports the failure of stock brokers Gurley and Johnson with liabilities listed at $190000. Authorities pursue creditors and consider bankruptcy proceedings as the case unfolds.
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Washington
Gurley & Johnson
Mrs McKinley Improves With Hope for Recovery
Reports from the Scott residence in San Francisco on May 17 say Mrs McKinley slept healthily and showed marked improvement while others note uncertainty. Physicians gauge her condition as serious with life hanging by a thread. London papers assess the update with sympathy.
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San Francisco
Mc Kinley
Scott
London
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago May Weekend
Special forecast notes partly cloudy skies with possible showers. For Iowa conditions extend to Saturday and the western portion tonight. Chicago region expects similar unsettled weather with chances of rain.
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Chicago
Iowa
Chicago live stock market report May 17
Chicago markets show cattle receipts 1500 with steady prices for heifers and stockers and Texans. hogs receipts 16000 steady to firm with varying weights. sheep and lambs receipts with ranges for ewes and lambs.
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Chicago
Igat
Market quotes and river forecast from May 17 1901
Chicago reports opening and closing prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with May and July futures. Car lot arrivals and tomorrow's projected loads for Wheat Corn and Oats, plus hogs numbers. River forecast predicts a slow fall between Dubuque and Muscatine as the Wanrietta brings a barge from Davenport.
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Chicago
St. Paul
L.scross
Dubuque
LeClaire
Davenport
Cecerel Wien
Mississippi
Mus
Remedy Praised by Hartford Druggist for Cholera Diarrhoea
Druggist A. W. Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlain Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A female customer credits it with saving her life at the shore, and a man who fainted from cold pains recovered after doses. Sold by J. J. Havercamp and W. C. A. Busch druggists.
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A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Experienced Shell Men See End Near For Pearl Button Trade
The Monarch arriving from Diamond Bluffs with about 300 tons of shells reports dire prospects for Mississippi river shelling and button industries. Owners Kennedy and Pemble say labor drops from 1500 to about 150 across the upper river, land rents and dwindling beds threaten survival, with few boats left including Lotus and Monarch.
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Monarch
Diamond Bluffs
Muscatine
Journal Representative
Messrs. Kennedy and
Pemble
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Red Wing
Agin
Kennedy
Keithsburg
Death of Mrs Louise Nesselbush in Sweetland Township
Mrs Louise Nesselbush died yesterday at 4 PM at her son Frank Nesselbush’s home in Sweetland township from stomach cancer. A German-born immigrant, she came to Muscatine 42 years ago and was 71. Survived by Frank, Mrs Mary Borsart of Belgrade Nebraska and Mrs Amelia Holtz of Sweetland township. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM from the residence.
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Louise Nesselbush
Frank
Sweetland Township
Germany
Muscatine
Frank Nesselbush
Mary Brossart
Belgrade
Neb
Amelia Holtz
Nesselbush
Lutheran Church
Swell Region Shirt Prompts Men’s Warm Weather Wear
New York arrivals spark interest in Wine Bros’ swimwear style shirts praised as cool and comfortable by wearers. The upbeat feature highlights the trendy shirt as a top choice for summer outfits.
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New York
Wine Bros
Glass Smash at Commercial House Annex Sparks Insurance Claim
A large plate glass mirror in the Commercial House annex was cracked by a passenger throwing a glass in an excited moment. The pane was insured and will be fully replaced. No mention of Mrs Nation or Muscatine events.
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Commercial House Annex
Strikes and Troop Deployment Overstrike Tensions
Reports detail rising strike violence with one man killed and others wounded as troops are expected to arrive to restore order. Streetcar strikes escalate daily. militias line up before barns while talks to settle the dispute proceed amid food and supply concerns.
Special Advertising Edition Debuts On Friday Journal
The Journal introduces a weekly Friday advertising edition to benefit readers and merchants. It highlights enhanced ad presentation, late-type faces, and convenient sale notices for the coming weekend and next week to boost trade and reader engagement.
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