Republican delegate convention called for Des Moines Iowa
A Republican delegate convention in Des Moines on July 20 1902 at 11 am will nominate candidates for statewide offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court roles. Delegates allocated by county and votes for Cummins. Total 1233 delegates. RK H Spence chair and Co W Phillius secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans of
Iowa Pell
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Oneida
Ds Ag
Erie
Washington
RK. H. Spence
Co. W. Phillius
Notice to Readers at The Chicago Inter Ocean Building
Readers are invited to visit The Chicago Inter Ocean offices at 106 108 110 East Monroe Street for a tour of inspection and sight seeing through its magnificent building. The notice promises demonstrations of mechanical and scientific improvements of the age connected with a great newspaper. It encourages public interest and participation.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
East
Monroe Street
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
That Liquor Decision and Iowa High Court Case
The Iowa Supreme Court last week struck down the mulci law portion prohibiting liquor sales by agents for non residents. Patrick Hanaphy solicited orders in Fairfield for a Dallas liquor house, with Dallas Transit Company delivering goods and payment on delivery. The court ruled such interstate commerce transactions fall outside state interference. Judge Weaver delivered the opinion noting his 1884 legislative stance. Elucidates eleven Federal cases on interstate commerce cited by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Iowa
Patrick Hanaphy
Fairfield
Iowa
Dallas City
Illinois
Dallas Transportation Company
Consignee
Express Company
Weaver
Federal Supreme Court
Harlan
Gray
Waite
Shiras
Brown
Interstate liquor traffic ruling cited in split court decision
A divided court affirms that soliciting and ordering liquor shipments cross state lines constitutes interstate commerce, shielding the defendant from state criminal liability. The opinions contrast on precedents but the majority applies the final authoritative ruling. The text also mentions local council actions and a Muscatine excursion with a band and open saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Muscatine
Court Square
Co. C
Nickel Plate Rail Offers Low Rates to Eastern Points
Advertised service emphasizes lowest rates to eastern destinations via Nickel Plate Road with connections to New York New England and eastern states. Three daily trains serve Fort Wayne Findlay Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston with standard equipment and dining car meals from 35 cents to one dollar. John Y. Calahan is general agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago and depot at Fifth Avenue and Harrison Street.
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Nickel Plate Road
New York
New England
Ft. Wayne
Findlay
Eveland
Erie
Buffalo
Boston
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Street
National liquor question becomes a federal issue
The piece notes a pivotal shift in liquor law rulings, stating most attorneys saw the affirmative proposition inevitable as U S Supreme Court decisions neared, with Iowa courts likely to follow federal precedent in cases against direct liquor sellers and anti-saloon actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Anti-Saloon League
Express Companies
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Muscatine musings mix town lore and sports talk
The item covers local color from Muscatine with notes on a Beeb case and a warm river, plus remarks on ice cream spending, reform of the thermometer, a potential Rock Island road council meeting next month, and tennis edging out golf at the fair ground with a steady parade of aging players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fair Ground
Transfer Bus Service For Spirit Lake Park And Manhattan Beach
A notice to sportsmen announces free transfer by bus from B C R N trains at Spirit Lake to The Inn and Arnold's Park and at Montgomery to Manhattan Beach. Free booklet with Iowa and Minnesota game laws is available. Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa signs the notice. suitable hotel accommodations advised.
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Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnold's Park
Montgomery
Manhattan Beach
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
Minnesota
Reduced Rates to Twin Cities for Baptist Anniversary
Reduced rate tickets will be sold May 18 19 and 20 1902 at all stations of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway for the Baptist anniversaries at St Paul. For full particulars call on or address any representative of the company G P and T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Aldermen Vote to Refund Unsuccessful Bidder Checks and Place Water Trough
Ald. Bartemeier moved to return certified checks of unsuccessful bidders and issue proper receipts. Ald. Spaethe seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Ald. Riggs moved to place a public water trough in South Muscatine, to be located by the street and alley committee, seconded by Ald. Diercks and carried unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Bartemeier
Spaethe
Ald. Riggs
South
Muscatine
Ald. Diercks
Van Lent Cedar Street Walk Referred for Cleaning
Aid Diercks reports the Cedar street walk is on grade but dirt covered and asks that Mr Van Lent be notified to clean and maintain it. The marshal is directed to order this. The Third street walk between Oak and Orange is too low and floods. the street commissioner is tasked to fill and improve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid. Diercks
van Lent
Cedar Street
Third Street
Oak
Orange
Property owners seek sewer protection on Spring Street
Alu Duffield reports Spring street property owners from Fifth to Sixth want action to protect their sewer and prevent filling. Alderman Diercks motions to include this block in the next paving district when laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alu. Duffield
Spring Street
Fifth
Ald. Diercks
Alderman Directs Street Work on Lucas and George Streets
Alderman Riggs reports Mr. Schaefer of Lucas Street requested work on George Street. The motion directs the street commissioner to place this street to grade at the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Riggs
Schaefer
Lucas Street
George Street
Alderman Reports East Fifth Street Walk Fill Complete
Alderman Duffield says the street commissioner finished fill for walks on East Fifth Street and ordered temporary walks to be laid there. Engineer to ensure completion within ten days.
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Ald. Duffield
East Fifth Street
Alderman References Fill Needed Near Railroad Right of Way
Alderman Schenck said a fill is needed for a short distance west of the B C R N A R Co right of way and on his motion the matter was referred to the street and alley committee with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Schenck
West Oak Street Walk Grading Referred for Action
On Alderman Schenck's motion the grading for walks on the west side of Oak street from Eighth to Ninth streets was referred to the street and alley committee with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Schenck
Oak Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Mayor reads Marion smallpox charge communication
Muscatine Iowa May 19 1992 Jos A Marion denies a six dollar small pox treatment charge by S D Fulliam claiming Fulliam never served his house. Ald Diercks moves refer to the board of health for action per city journal dispute.
Great Western Cereal Ordinance passes on final reading
Alderman Schenck presented an ordinance granting the Great Western Cereal Company rights to construct a building for the Oatmeal Mill on Front Street between Pine and Chestnut and set its grant conditions. The ordinance passed on its final reading after committee review and unanimous votes. The city engineer noted Mr. Fuller's cedar street fence placement by the street commissioner was addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Schenck
Great Western Cereal Company
Front Street
Pine Street
Chestnut Street
Schenck
Riggs
Ald. Bartemeier
Ald
Spaethe
Ald. Seliger
Dierecks
Ald. Engel
Druffield
Dierckts
Engel
Seiler
Spacths
Bartemeter
Chenck
Ae City
Fuller
Cedar Street
Street Commissioner's Directive on Game Placement
The street commissioner was directed to place the game on the property line at a location to be supplied by the city engineer.
Alderman Proposes Contract for Brook Street Grading
Alderman Schenck urged contracting Brook street grading from Second to Fourth Street and requested proposals be advertised with bids due in ten days. Work to finish within 60 days of bid opening. motion carried with Alderman Zugel seconding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Schenck
Brook Street
Second
Fourth Street
Ald
Zugel
Aldermen Move to Lay Out Paving District 20
Alderman Diercks urged fast layout of the new paving district to expedite improvements this year, moving to lay out District No 20. Alderman Engel seconded and the measure passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Diercks
Ald. Engel
Muscatine Council Endorses Scavenger Appointment
The Muscatine city council endorsed the appointment of A D Swain as scavenger after the mayor presented a citizen petition supporting the choice. Alderman Seiler seconded the motion. The meeting also directed the city engineer to investigate paving brick factories for supply and contractor activity before considering a paving contract.
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A. D. Swaine
Ald. Emgel
Ald. Seiler
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
City of
Muscatine
A. D. Swain
C. J. Hacket
A. Molis
F. Anson
Geo. Detthof
Paul Steinmetz
H. D. lLemkau
Chas. L. Mull & Sons
John Sterneman
Becke & Wilson
Theron Thompson
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
McBride & Cope
Wm. Hine
Herm Gremmel
Ren. E. Lilly
J. Fisch & Sons
H. W. Huttig
J. H. Carl
P. M. Detwiler
C. W. White
John T. Nester
Wm. S. Halstead
John A. Weisse
J. H. Pitchforth
Eugene G. Barnard
Chas. Zelner
Jones & Rice
Andy Long
J. R. Longstreth
Geo. Bras
J. C. Barnard
Ev. Brandenburg
M. Havercamp
K. P. Scott
Geo. Kranz
Jos. Bilkey
J. Leysen
Curtis Cook
Hartman
Ald
Bartemeier
Bert. C. Benham
City Recorder
Stave silo boosts ensilage use on stock farms
The stave silo enables ensilage on almost any stock farm, expanding silage production options and improving winter feed security for livestock operations.
Orchard planting rule near deciduous trees
An orchard should never be planted nearer than 100 feet from any deciduous tree or forested area to prevent interference with growth and safety issues.
Meat scarcity limits meals with shin bones and liver costly
The remark notes the hardship of obtaining meat three times daily as shin bones and liver have become luxuries, reflecting severe food shortage and rising prices.
Granger’s Stock Sale Sparks Wish for Special Return Train
A western granger sells a car of stock in Chicago for $2000 and feels moved to hire a special train to return home. The snippet contrasts beliefs, noting some men seek religion only at death and others ignore lightning rods until a storm approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Granger
Chicago
Endorsements Drive Inquiry on Muscatine Claim
A Muscatine discussion features J G Brum of the B C R N railroad backing a claim with public confidence. A local user recounts kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills, noting it cured back pain after two boxes. Havercamp’s drug store promotes the product with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
J. G. Brum
B., C. R. & N. Railroad
Dean
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Golf Club Plans Seven Handicap Days This Season
The club announces seven preliminary handicap days plus a final handicap with prizes. Members with records qualify by July 4 1902. nonrecord entrants may join by submitting seven nine hole rounds. Handicap scales assign strokes by score bands. final prizes to be announced after preliminaries. Ground improvements include a new clubhouse road access and tennis court upgrades.
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Golf
Green
Woman warns parents how to guard children from danger
A mother recounts her experience with whooping cough and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with keeping all three children and a three month old baby from losing weight or becoming seriously ill. She notes the oldest girl asked for cough syrup between fits and urges others to buy the remedy at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pinkey Hall
Springville
Ala
IOWA CENTRAL RATES
Many special meetings announced and reduced rates offered. National Education Association annual meeting in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11 with a round trip fare plus $2 and an executive fee for extension to September 1, 1902. National Baptist Anniversaries in St. Paul from May 20 to 28, 1902 with a fare from Peoria to Eldora at one fare plus $2. Rates remain in effect for specified routes.
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National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Minn
National Baptist Anniversaries
St. Paul
Peoria
Eldora
Excursion Rates For 1902 Regional Meetings and Conventions
Details travel discounts and final return limits for trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Junction Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah and various events including Grand Lodge Elks G A R encampment Travelers' Protective Association Ancient Order of United Workmen and Knights of Pythias with dates in May through August 1902 and sixty day ticket validity.
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Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Junction
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Des Moines
Iowa
National Convention
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Tacoma
Wash
Seattle
Peoria
Farmington
Iowa Central
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council Nobles of
Train Accident at Columbus Junction Leaves Man Severely Injured
In Columbus Junction May 20 a southbound train struck and damaged Wm O Connor as he tried to board at the depot. Doctors amputated his left arm above the elbow and officials say he will survive with care. The incident follows a prior mishap on a Muscatine trip last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Wm. O'Conner
John Overholt
Frank Hubbard
H. C. Brown
O'Conner
Muscatine
Brighton
O’conner
W. H. Letts
Orr
The
Reformed Church
County religious workers form district structure for momentum
Yeterate workers aim for enhanced Bible study and Sunday school effort with three district meetings at Morning Sun Columbus City and Wapello. W. H. Hughes from Columbus Junction elected president J. B. Wilson of Wapello named secretary. Remarks report housing upgrades and strong crop prospects while local crime notes a $7.59 robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Columbus City
Wapello
W. H. Hughes
Columbus’ Junction
J. B. Wilson
G. D. Harrison
Gettysburg battle and musical program highlight at city event
An event featured orations on Gettysburg and The Right of Way, recitations and songs by performers including Ola Worthman, Marie Sprague, Nellie Williams, and Pearl Parsons. The program included diplomas presented by President Hall and a benediction by Rev. Orr, with a large band concert drawing a crowd. Clyna Hazellogg and Catherine Graves, Topeka evangelists, visited briefly before continuing their tour. Muscatine residents Dykes and Rankins joined J M Lane for city hall meetings.
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Lhvening Bells
Gettysburg
Ola Worthman
Aux
Lampe
Nita Clegg
Japonica
Stanford
W. F. Hall
P. M. Orr
Milt Shearer
A. Thompson
Clyna Hazeiigg
the Christian Church
Topeka
Kan
Catherine Graves
Wapello
The
Christian Church
C. G. Dykes
Robert Rankins
Muscatine
J. M. Lane
City Hall
No Respecter of Rank Strikes Kings and Commoners Alike
A widespread illness spares no class as kings princes presidents and the wealthy fall ill alongside laborers and the poor. Medical reports show cases across social strata highlighting the disease’s reach and unpredictability.
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted For Health and Vitality
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal health solution claiming it cleanses blood and strengthens nerves to prevent rheumatism neuralgia and sleeplessness. It cites E M Sutton former Burlington mayor as a long time advocate. Also mentions Diamond Dyes as a cannot-be-equal product and warns against impure imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
E. M. Sutton
Burlington
United States
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Muscatine Journal
John Mahin
H. J. Mahin
Journal
Postal Caru
Teléphone
Jour Analiating Company
Lee Synuvicase
Payne & Young
Marquette
Lacoste & Maxwell
Nassau Street
Maso Holdings
Cedar Rapids
Panama
Bebb
Muscatine Boys
Ladies’ Baseball Club
Spirit Lake
Jno. G. Farmer
G. P
N. Ry
Jno
G. Farmer
T. A
Cedar Rapids, Fa
Great Western Cereal Ordinance
Golf Club News
Iowa Central Rates
Rom Poiute
the Journal
William O’conner
Sunday School Association
Louisa County Sunday Schoo Association
W. H. Blanche
Davenport
Chinaman
Joe Lee
T. J. Klotz
Dutch Ridge
Baltimore
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Pennsylvania
W. T. Brown
Omaha
Coun
King Dodo—Luders
nvocatione-Lev
Adams
H. 8. Ganns
Frank E. Thompson
Mary Stuart
Schiller
Mary
Queen of
Scotland
Nellie Tarkenton
Elizabeth
England
Pearl Parsons
Talbot, Parl
Shrewsbury
Robert Clark
Paine's
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