Davenport and Rock Island Railway Timetable Effective June 10 1900
The Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway announces a short line service linking Tri-Cities Clinton and points via C&EN lines. Schedules show departures from Davenport at 12 05 PM and 12 06 PM with connections to Chicago Omaha Denver Madison Cedar Rapids and other cities. Arrivals include Sioux City Chicago Rockford Belvidere and Clinton routes with daily and Sunday exceptions. General Passenger Agent L F Berry signs the timetable.
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Tri-Cities
Chica Clinton
C&en. W. Ry
Davenport
Iowa
Clinton
Dixon
Chicago
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Utah
Pacific Coast
Sioux City
Omaha
Madison
Doeoutine
Rockford
Belvidere
Am Ill
Denver
Cae
Muscatine North and South Railroad Time Table 1900
Time table taking effect June 17 1900 shows southbound trains No 3 and northbound No 1 with multiple stops from Muscatine to Elrick Junction and connections to BCRN and Iowa Central. All trains run daily except Sunday. Trains No 2 and No 4 run regardless of the corresponding partner trains.
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Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Jct
Burlington
Iowa Central
Scheme Is a Failure in Coal Region Labor Talks
Hazleton and Wilkesbarre reports outline strike leaders rejecting a 10 percent wage rise amid operator offers. Notices posted say miners face no powder cost relief and unions remain ignored, while other workers would see a net 10 percent rise.
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Reading Company
E.M. Palmer
United Mine Workers
Coal carriers warn against 10 percent rise in tolls
The coal carriers oppose a proposed 10 percent toll increase unless tolls are cut or they are allowed 65 percent of tidewater selling prices instead of 60 percent. They argue wage hikes of 10 percent would erase profits and force mine closures.
Mother denounces son as cold blooded murderer
Mrs. Dora Lundroot in Portland accuses her son Louis Keutemeyer of planning and committing the murder of her husband on Sauvies island. She says the motive was jealousy over land deeds and warns that if he is not hanged, she will see that he is removed by other means.
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Portland
Ore
Dora Lundroot
Louis Keutemeyer
Sauvies Island
Keutemeyer
Fremont Republicans Draw Attention in Des Moines Report
Des Moines dispatch notes Wapello attracts attention as Murphy a Louisa County farmer backs McKinley. Good business described as a focal point in coverage of Fremont Republicans in the First District. October 2 report.
Sternberg on the canteen
Surgeon General George M Sternberg acknowledges a public statement opposing army canteens. He notes officers and doctors’ view that the canteen reduces drunkenness and soldiers leaving posts for spirits, while admitting initial doubt before observation at posts.
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Washington
War Department
Army
George M. Sternberg
Harrison on the Move in New York Campaign Trail
President Benjamin Harrison and party halted in Utica on the way from the Adirondacks to New York. He planned about ten days in New York then return to Indianapolis, while declaring no definite campaign role yet. The piece also notes veterans backing the GOP revival, a Freemont badge plan, a Wanpello glee club leader, a Keokuk banker noting rising deposits, a farmer switching to McKinley, and mixed political views from rural figures.
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Utica
N. Y
Benjamin Harrison
Elizabeth
Adirondacks
New York
Harrison
Indianapolis
Beverly
Schwietert
Glee Club
Wanello
Wanpello Republican Glee Club
First District
Ourtette
Ed. Hicklin
R. D. Hawkins
Sherman Stone
Elb
Wanpello Bank
Spirer Davison
Commercial Bank
Wapello
Keokuk
Osceola
Chicago
United Mine Workers Presses Demands in Strike Standoff
At Hazleton and Scranton the union outlines four demands for mine law enforcement fair wage readjustment and control over labor materials and pricing. Strikers insist on concessions and union recognition before returning to work as talks and mass meetings unfold amid ongoing Wilkes-Barre conferences.
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United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Mitchell
Iecigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh
Scranton
Deaths tied by coincidence amid wreck and elevator fate
Detroit engineer Thom as Hamlin perished in a Durand wreck while his estranged wife, last heard from in Detroit, died in an elevator in Cleveland ten minutes after his death. Hamlin’s brother called the coincidence remarkable as both part in life and death. In Pennsylvania, Ex Senator Quay spoke in favor of McKinley Roosevelt ticket before a large crowd.
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Detroit
Thomas Wamlin
Grand Haven
Westchester
United States
Quay
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Roosevelt
Quincey Knitting Company Declares Dividend and Raises Capital
At a special stockholders meeting in Quincy Michigan a 5 percent dividend was declared and capital stock was raised to 25000 dollars. A new brick building will be erected this fall to provide additional space as the books show a very successful year.
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Quincy, Mich
Quincey Knitting Company
Lightning Strikes Maple Near Plant in Coloma
An October lightning storm in Coloma Michigan struck a large maple within thirty feet of an apple evaporating plant. The tree scorched and splintered from top to bottom while twenty five workers, mostly women and girls, were knocked to the floor and shocked as pandemonium erupted inside the plant.
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Coloma
Mich
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Medical ad states a full refund from druggists if the product fails to cure a cold. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. The copy emphasizes a one day cure claim and the tablet format.
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E. W. Grove
Exposition Express Luxurious Sleeping Cars
Leave Buffalo at 8 00 P M and arrive via Lehigh Valley Railroad. The Exposition Express offers luxurious sleeping cars for travelers alert to comfort and speed on this route.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Voter backs McKinley over present policy stance
The speaker states the rival claim is false and asserts satisfaction with the current state, indicating support for McKinley and opposition to change.
Beggs' German Salve Praised by Amos R Small
Amos R Small attests Beggs' German Salve cures burns cuts and skin diseases without scarring. He claims it effectively treats piles and has used it for years. The endorsement highlights strong personal success with the salve's healing claims.
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Amos R. Small
Pleasant Outings to Rock Island and Black Hawk Tower
A day trip via the steamer Young to Rock Island followed by electric car rides to Black Hawk Tower offers a 60 mile journey for 75 cents. The Young will provide free round trip tickets for Tower parties of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower. Basket dinner accommodations are noted. Departures from Muscatine are at 6:30 p m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday, with return by 7:45 p m. Further information available from Wm G Block, agent.
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Young
Rock Island
Black Hawk Tower
Black Mawk
Muscatine
Block
Marquette Highlighted as Ideal Lake Superior Summer Resort
Marquette on Lake Superior is praised as a charming summer resort reached via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The piece touts healthful location scenery hotels and immunity to hay fever, inviting travelers to request The Lake Superior Country booklet for four cents postage to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago IL.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Marquette
Mich
Lake Superior
Copper Country
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Staple Grocery Promises Fresh Goods and Low Prices
A local grocer invites patrons to buy pure and fresh groceries, asserting reliable quality and steady prices to win trade and build patronage. The message emphasizes value and ongoing affordability for shoppers.
Old Dr. Jackson’s Monthly Regulator Advertisement Claim
An antique advertisement touts Dr. Jackson’s Monthly Regulator as a life saving remedy for women, claiming thousands saved and no operations needed. It promises rapid relief within hours, no ergot or pennyroyal, and invites letters with careful truthful responses. The remedy costs $3.00 and has one year of established reputation in the East.
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Barnard’s
Wittich Bros
Apaiav
Mocha
W. S. Hill
Traveler’s Guide
L & P. Railroad
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Sun- Gap
Evane Nstead
Somrdale
Wilton Branor
Wilton
Muscat
Neweee
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Schukill Valley
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
W. A. Lathrop
Lehigh Valley Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Fremont
Trict
Con. Murphy, A
Louisa
Des Moines
Sternberg
Weaver
Republican State Central Committee
Gen. Harrison
Republican Party
General Fremont
Con. Murphy
Marshall Township
Louisa County
Bryan
Lee
Electric Light & Power Company
East Second Street
Senator Quay
Knitting Mill
Parker
Theo. S
C. M. Gould
General Real
E . LV
Wellin
Journal
Velieeier & Wilson
Scott
Drop Head
B. A. Metz
F. Giesenhaus
Dr. Jackson Remedy Co
F.L
Dearborn St
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