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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
2
Muscatine beat Davenport 6 to 3 after a nine inning game with strong fielding and batting. Jim Dudley led the mound effort backed by Shepherd Sickler and Harding as about 600 spectators watched the contest.
The Shamrock and its challenger are in condition for a thorough racing trial. Both yachts will sail today for a long day on the outside course to test every point and weather. Trials continue daily with Shamrock Sr driven hard to prove speed and uncover weaknesses.
Letter from J N W Rumple reports widespread inquiries about opening the Wichita Comanche Kiowa and Apache reservations in Oklahoma. Commissioner B Herman says no definite method is set until the president issues a proclamation and the March 3 1901 act is reviewed.
A sentence notes the office now sits behind the bank, with a positive tone about the paper’s future success and the person’s deserved accomplishment.
Pleasant Prairie May 20. Mr. and Theo. Gettert rode through town the prior week. The Misses Moeller of Stockton visited Miss Alice his Sunday. A quilting session occurred yesterday at Mrs E A Allbee's. Misses Fannie Walker and Florence Schwertfeger from Muscatine attended church with Miss Knoll. Rev C T McCampbell visited Mr Baker last Sunday. Miss Hattie Baker Etta Hildebrand and Perry Baker joined the Butterfly party at Wilton hosted by Miss Jennie Kelly.
Toronto May 20 W H King chief astronomer and boundary commissioner sent out a staff to resurvey part of the 40th parallel of latitude the Canada United States boundary line. The line was explored forty years ago and current conditions require renewed tracing between British Columbia and the states. The work will extend over many years and proceed only in summer. James J McArthur and W F O Hara head the Canadian crew. A special botanical study will accompany the survey.
Elrick Junction in Louisa county becomes home to The Hawkeye School of Telegraphy. G L Severs is business manager and Jas J Erwin principal. The institution offers full telegraphy and railroad instruction, with new building, instruments, and furnishings. It sits near two railroads and the Iowa river, offering weekly outings at Hall lake. the school aims to place graduates with major railways, though no guaranteed positions are promised.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit tally results with Detroit at Cleveland and other matchups listed for today including Baltimore at Boston Philadelphia at Washington. The schedule notes include Cleveland and Milwaukee results and city abbreviations for the games.
At Hawthorne Chicago May 20 Garry Hermann favorite for the American Derby will arrive today. Secretaries say trainer Tucker sent a telegram and Chicago admirers will see him in his matured form. Private advices indicate the $20 000 colt is training well and a start is likely during the Hawthorne meeting.
Chicago May 20 local boxers promoters and managers await council action on Alderman Ficks boxing resolution and the license committee's suggestions set for tonight's meeting.
Southampton May 20 Sir Thomas Lipton said last night that everything hinges on today’s race and that preparations have gone smoothly. He declined further comment on competitors or tactics insisting the event will speak for itself.
Driving rains and strong winds kept the yacht Constitution at moorings all day. Captain Duncan aims to proceed with the trial in New York, praising Constitution but avoiding detailed comment. He hopes Shamrock I meets expectations despite mixed cable reports of trouble.
Daylight on May 20 shows Independence tethered at Atlantic Works wharf as rain drenches crowds of several hundred. Observers compare its lines to Constitution and Columbia, noting its high freeboard and long overhangs while praising its tidy rigging and steel mast. The boat expects to stay at least two feet above the ninety foot limit during trials.
Union county convention held Saturday chose thirteen delegates to the state convention. The meeting was orderly and produced no resolutions on the governor issue. Paul MacLean is among the delegates and the delegation opposes Cummins.
Dr Carl's new house advances rapidly. Hollenbecks return to Scandia Kansas. Barbershop merger noted. G W Ward relocates to Washington to run a barber shop. Memorial sermon for G A R at M E church May 26 at 3. Past Muscatine district meet at Kalona. next in Nichols in May 1992. Decoration day committees formed after May 11 meeting. M P church social with ice cream and strawberries. Merrill of Mediapolis visiting to assist his son with a new press.
Boundary and James M Maconn assistant dominion naturalist have been commissioned to supervise the survey line. The line to be surveyed stretches about 400 miles in length.
The Sac City county Republican convention on May 20 urged its delegation to use all honorable means to nominate A B Cummins for governor and Warren Garst for state senator. The gathering strongly supported Cummins and Garst with friends placed on the delegations.
St Paul Minnesota June 11 1901 single fare for reduced rate meetings. Military surgeons U S annual meetings May 29 31 and American Academy of Medicine June 1 3 and American Medical Assn June 4 7. Dubuque Iowa G A R encampment June 4 6 one fare round trip sale June 3 4 5 limit June 8 Pan American Buffalo New York May 1 Nov 1 1901 rates 5 10 and 30 days on application. Call at depot for information. Gould agent C J L P Journal ads.
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