Mystery Deepens Over Priest Father Phillips Death
New York May 18 The death of Father Phillips remains unsolved after his partially decomposed body was found in Dr. Stanley's apartments. Investigators note heavy drinking and peculiar clues including a hotel register entry for E Phillipson and a payment to a saloon keeper, with his last sighting at the New Central bar before disappearing.
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New York
Father Phillips
Stanley
Pennsylvania
Dr. Daugherty
Daugherty
HH. McAniff
Wilkesbarre
E. Phillipson
Vendeme
Benjamin
New Central
Creed Revision Debate Delayed by Assembly Session
Philadelphia May 18. The Presbyterian general assembly drew a large crowd as discussion of creed revision opened with roll call. Both majority and minority reports were read but debate and decision were postponed until Thursday.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Minnesota Defeats Iowa in Field and Track Meet
Minneapolis May 18 University of Minnesota defeated the University of Iowa in a field and track meet winning 14 events to 13. University athletes showcased strong performances across events in a closely contested meet.
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Minneapolis. Minn
University of Minnesota
University of Iowa
Carry Relief Free to Jacksonville Sufferers
Agent J C Bergh of the Adams Ex delivers relief efforts for Jacksonville victims without pay. Local supporters organize donations and dispatch aid through the agency network to assist those affected by the disaster.
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Jacksonville
J. C. Bergh
Adams
Relief for Jacksonville Sufferers Carried Free of Charge
Press company reports that all relief for Jacksonville Florida sufferers will be carried over that route without charge.
Confectionery Firm Crandell and Johnson to Open In Peto Store
A large plate glass window at Captain Peto’s new building on Iowa Avenue was broken today. Crandell and Johnson will occupy the store and install fittings including a soda fountain within a week. Crape will be placed on the door until a replacement arrives.
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Captain Peto
Iowa Avents
Twenty-Eight More Tax Claims Tendered for Collection
National Accounting Company handed twenty-eight certified tax claims totaling 18 521 to Treasurer Gobble for collection. Of the amount 14 660 is due from a city widow. Gobble says if all claims are substantiated the county could lend money to the city to pay its share on a new courthouse.
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Gobble
National Accounting Company
Reunion of First Iowa Infantry veterans set for Dubuque meeting
An informal gathering of the regimental veterans of the First Iowa infantry will be held in the Dubuque state G A R encampment. The meeting is scheduled for June 5 at 2 o'clock in the council chamber. Organizers urge all veterans who can leave work to attend.
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Dubuque
First Iowa Infantry
Council Chamber
Keokuk Judgeship Contest Opens as Ex Mayor Enters
Ex mayor Felix T. Hughes enters the Keokuk superior court judgeship race for the vacancy created by a death. Rice H. Bell led early but left for Illinois to visit a sick child. Hazen's supporters expect Governor Shaw to appoint Hughes.
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Hughes
Keokuk
Felix T. Hughes
Superior Court
Rice H. Bell
Hlinais
Hazhes
Shaw
Boer Raid Crosses Orange River into Cape Colony
A Boer force under Commandants Loetter and Van Reeman has crossed the Orange River into Cape Colony and occupied Zunberg. Estimates of the raiding force vary.
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Cradock
Cape Colony
Loetter
van Reeman
Orange River
Zunberg
Building at Standstill Awaiting Settlement
In New York on May 18 the bricklayers dispute with the builders' association leaves 18,900 workers idle. No settlement efforts are underway as the city reports building activity essentially halted.
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New York
Bricklayers and Builders’ Association
Corn King Phil Lips Closes May Corn Holdings
Chicago on May 18 reports Corn King Phil lips closing out his May corn holdings. The market opened at 49 and did not close above a shade better than 46, about 14 cents below the peak reached a few days earlier.
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Chicago
Phillips
Dynamite Plot Discovered in San Francisco District
Police report a cache of dynamite found at a site in San Francisco on May 18 along with insulated wire and electrical equipment. The material appeared ready for use but connections were incomplete, preventing detonation. A nearby Chinese theater received an invitation to visit, tying the incident to a larger planned action.
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San Francisco
Washington Street
Thal
Strength Returns After Night Relapse
Strength returning but had a relapse during the night. She is stronger and expected to withstand ordinary setbacks. Sympathy expressed for Secretary Gage.
Street Car Strike Ended in Albany With Wage Increase
In Albany on May 18 the United Traction strike ended after 11 days of riots and disruptions. 2000 troops and imported non union workers were sent home. The company conceded all points, while keeping the option to hire union or nonunion labor and raised wages from 17 to 20 cents an hour. Mrs McKinley improved after a relapse in Washington. The president and cabinet sent telegrams of sympathy to Secretary Gage.
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Albany
United Traction Company
Generally Fair. Chicago May 18 Special Indications for Iowa
Weather note from Chicago dated May 18 reports generally fair conditions for tonight and Sunday. It mentions special indications for Iowa.
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Chicago
Iowa
Local notes from Columbus Junction and area events
Miss Ora Hall returns from Mt Vernon music festival. Clayton Morford leaves to manage Ft Madison telephone exchange. Dave Morgan to Navy Vermont in New York. Dr Mitten returns from Des Moines. Lawyer Van Dyke arrives from Oklahoma to defend $160 claim for services. Rev Brean of Letts adopts a baby boy. Mrs Hall and Mrs Hughes in Cottor. Dr Morgrithe consults with Dr Hubbard. Richard Bahns to West Liberty orchestra. Dr Overholt attends Iowa State Medical Society. Mrs Robertson and baby Max in Des Moines. Fair preparations begin for late August. Letts and Coffin visit Cedar Rapids. Miss Blair visits cousins on Dutch Ridge. Shellabarger in Des Moines for army receptions. Teachers named for Wapello Normal. Supt Simpson studies algebra didactics and geography.
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Clayton Morford
Ft. Madison
Dave Morgan
Chicago
Navy
Vermont
Navy Yard
New York
Dr. Mitten
Des Moines
B. F. van Dyke
Oklahoma
Rev. Brean
Letts
Mmes
W. F. Hall
W. H. Hughes
Cottor
Geo. Morgrithe
Muscatine
F. A. Hubbard
Richard Bahns
West Liberty
Richard
J. L. Overholt
Iowa State Medical Society
Max
Mesdames H. M. Letts
F. G Coffin
Cedar Rapids
Miss Dimple Blair
Meda Klotz
Elsie Stapp
Dutch Ridge
Shellabarger
Teachers County Normal
Wapello
H. E. Simpson
Durant couple and Chicago guest visit Toyne sisters
Mr and Mrs Earl Pace of Durant and Miss Annie Aldinger of Chicago have been visiting at the home of Misses Ida and Mabel Toyne on West Seventh Street.
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Earl Pace
Durant
Annie Aldinger
Chicago
Ida and
Mabel Toyne
IQ West Seventh Street
Fire parade prompts Muscatine plants to honor volunteers
Muscatine citizens are urged to support the volunteer fire department for a Thursday parade. The Journal ordered twenty dozen carnations from George Kranz to decorate fire carts, with four dozen carnations and trimmings to be delivered Wednesday to Excelsior Hose, Champion Hose, Champion Hook and Ladder, Rescue Hose, and Relief Hose companies.
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Muscatine
George Kranz
Kranz
Journal
Great Bargains In Second Hand Pianos at Schmidt Bros
Schmidt Bros offers a selection of second hand pianos and organs for sale or rent. Customers can choose from a range of models and prices with flexible terms and local delivery options.
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Schmidt Bros
Death of Mrs. Lyman J. Gage in Washington
Mrs. Lyman J. Gage wife of the secretary of the treasury died at her home 1707 Massachusetts avenue at 9 30 last night after a long illness from grip affecting her heart She was 58 native of Albany NY married in Denver in 1888 no children from the union interment at Rose Hill Cemetery near Chicago.
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Washington, D. C
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Massachusetts Avenue
Gage
Albany
N. Y
Denver
Col
Pierce
Rose Hill Cemetery
Chicago
Ohio Battleship Is Glided Into Ocean By Mary Barber
In San Francisco on May 18 the battleship Ohio slid into the waves with President McKinley and a huge crowd watching. Mrs. McKinley’s sister Miss Mary Barber pressed the button to release the vessel, while Miss Helen Dehler broke the wine bottle to christen the ship. The president received an ovation as he departed from the Scott residence to the wharf.
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San Francisco
Ohio
McKinley
Nash
Stich
Mary Barber
Mass walkout by machinists seeks 9 hour day
Washington May 18 106000 machinists nationwide will leave their tools at 6 pm until employers meet demand for a nine hour day without pay reduction. President OConnell of the International Machinists Association expects no violence and a quiet walkout awaiting terms.
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Washington
United States
O'Connell
International Machinists Association
Evangelist Sessions at Opera House Draw Slim Attendance
Local evangelist continues meetings at the opera house with poor turnout. Columbus Junction watches for word on the Milwaukee cut-off and prospects grow for a strong harvest season as sprinklers reduce street dust. The Evening Journal receives praise from readers and carrier Robbie Rippey earns commendation for prompt service.
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Opera House
Columbus Junction
Milwaukee
Charley Wilmering
Evening Journal
Robbie Rippey
Muscatine
High School Dinner Set in Ficken Building Next Thursday
A noon luncheon is planned in the Ficken building for area high school staff and supporters. The event aims to raise funds and foster community ties with attendance encouraged from local families and students.
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Ficken Building
Arrival of Beatty Daughter at Fruitland
Mr and Mrs Beatty of Hiving near Fruitland welcome their first child a daughter born Wednesday morning weighing It pounds weighed at birth and easing new family joy for the couple and community readers.
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Mrs. Beatty
Hiving
Fruitland
Molsberry Named As Candidate In County Caucus
Columbus Junction Iowa May 18 The republican caucus named three delegates from each precinct to the county convention and voted to nominate F. M. Molsberry for state senator. Molsberry 116 votes to Reaney 56 with Ed Griffith Fred Cotton and W A Merrill among supporters.
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Columbus Junction
couUty
J. R. Smith
Cesen
D. H. Fense
Henry Fuestel
E. M. Colton Tellers
Reaney
C. A. Carpenter
N. T. Hendrix
F. N. Wilcox
Molsberry
Ed. Griffith
Fred Cotton
Chicago Board of Trade quotes May 18 Wheat Corn and Hog futures
On May 18 in Chicago the board of trade posted opening and close quotes for futures across wheat corn oats and pork and lard. Wheat May 75 July 71% close May 73% July 72%. Corn May July 44% close May 46% July 44%. Oats May 29 July 27% close May 29% July 28% 5. Pork May 14.92 July 14.82 Sept 14.80 close May 14.72 July 14.85 Sept 14.75. Lard May 8.10 July 8.96 Sept 8.05 close May 8.16 July 8.07 Sept 8.07. Ribs May 8.16 July 7.96 Sept 7.87 close May 8.12 July 7.42 Sept 7.87. Cattle receipts 200 head sheep 56. Car lots received wheat 58 corn 250 oats 426 hogs 13,000.
Cattle and hog prices steady at Chicago market
Chicago May 18 cattle receipts 500 steady with beeves 5.40 to 5.90, stockers 3.00 to 3.80, Texans 4.25 to 7.75. Hog receipts 13,000 weak with light 5.65 to 5.90, mixed 5.70 to 5.95, heavy 5.80 to 5.95. Sheep 3.60 to 6.0, lambs 4.75 to 5.65.
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Chicago
Imperial bicycle coaster brake ad in Schmidt Bros. Journal
A vintage want ad for an Imperial bicycle with coaster brake appears in Schmidt Bros. Journal, inviting buyers or riders to engage. The note promises results for those seeking reliable transportation, emphasizing a straightforward cycling solution.
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Imperial
Schmidt Bros
Townsend Wins High Honor at Iowa Photographers Meet
Muscatine photographer F Townsend returned from Des Moines where he attended the Iowa State Photographers association convention. He won top state honors in the state contest among 33 exhibitors with 12 works, took the Interstate exhibit prize for Little Organ Grinder, earned a silver medal in class A, and was unanimously elected first vice president for the coming year.
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Do. F. Townsend
Muscatine
Des Moines
Iowa State Photographers’ Association
Iowa
United States
Townsend
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