Congressional District Ballot Names Listed
The First District is Thomas Hedge of Burlington. Second District J N W Rumple of Marengo. Third District David B Henderson of Dubuque. Fourth District Gilbert N Haugen of Northwood. Fifth District Robert G Cousins of Tipton. Sixth District John F Lacey of Oskaloosa. Seventh District John A T Hull of Des Moines. Eighth District Wm P Hepburn of Clarinda. Ninth District Walter I Smith of Council Bluffs. Eleventh District Lot Thomas of Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hedge
Burlington
J. N. W. Rumple
Marengo
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Gilbert N. Haugen
Northwood
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
John A. T. Hull
Des Moines
Wm. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Lot Thomas
Storm Lake
Electors-at-Large Named for Iowa Second District Race
Electors at large include John N. Baldwin of Pottawattamie County Ole Roe of Johnson County N W Rumple of Iowa County announced for Congress Second District race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Baldwin
Pottawattamie County
Ole Roe
Johnson County
Congress
N. W. Rumple
Iowa County
Local officials named for county offices
For Auditor A C Noble of Goshen Township. For Clerk Charles Richman of Muscatine. Recorder C H Reesink. For Attorney E P Ingham of Wilton. Supervisor D D Webster of Fruitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Noble
Goshen Township
Charles Richman
Muscatine
C. H. Reesink
E. P. Ingham
Wilton
D. D. Webster
Fruitland
Rheumatism Cure Advertised by Local Druggists
A dated notice lists druggists John J. McHavercamp Theo Kuechman McBride Cope J J Coady Nesper Co selling 2ze famous T Rhaematic Cure, claimed as the most effective remedy for rheumatism in all stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McHavercamp
Kuechman
McBride & Cope
J. J. Coady
Nesper & Co
Journal Printing Co. annual subscription notice
Weekly collections by carrier and on Saturdays via postal card or telephone. Remittances by draft or money order payable to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa. All orders and subscriptions require advance payment and are collected on a semi weekly or weekly basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Journal Printing Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Sherman sells Mansfield home moves to Washington
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes John Sherman, age 77, has sold his Mansfield Ohio residence and other property and will spend his remaining years in Washington. He served in Congress and government from 1855 until his 1898 retirement, longer than any other living American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
John Sherman
Mansfield
Ohio
Washington
United States
Justin S. Morrill
Congress
Sherman
House
Senate
Cabinet
Morrill
Banks
Kansas
America
Record Cotton Crop 1899 1900 and Price Rise
The South gathered a record-breaking cotton crop of 9,436,416 bales for 1899 1900 and earned 363,784,820 dollars, up 81,011,833 from last year. Prices rose from 6.07 to 10.33 cents between September 1899 and July, aided by tariff and favorable conditions. Providence credited the crop per the Buffalo News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Providence
Buffalo News
McKinley Good Times
Editorial on Democratic consistency and party principles in Muscatine
John M. Kemble argues the Republican protection policy is consistent while questioning Democratic free trade. He details a Muscatine case where a Democrat-backed factory seeks costly city concessions, branding it a possible local trust and urging Democrats to vote with their stated beliefs. He cites a Democratic council vote and contrasts it with Republican trust-busting claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
A. & B. Button Co
Beepple Co
Gremmel
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Claimants to Estates Raise Uncertain Heirs in Iowa
In Clinton Iowa unknown heirs press claims to large estates. The Mott Watson case still unsettled involves a claimed natural son to a Maquoketa resident with a $400000 estate. In Davenport Dr P Walter Connaughton’s estate faces a rival heir claiming two thirds plus $10000. The man identifies as C A Connaughton, though friends doubt any former marriage. The Davenport bank has withheld the $10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mott Watson
Maquoketa
Davenport
P. Walter Connaughton
C. A. Connaughton
Con Naughton
C. A. Con Naughton
Hand Car Accident Near Braceville Causes Severe Injuries
Four men aboard a Braceville hand car were struck by a Chicago and Alton train near Godley. Robert Hamill was thrown ten feet against a telegraph pole, suffering a fractured skull and serious injuries. Hamill died later from the mishap, while three others escaped unhurt. Hamill had attempted to move the car off the tracks to save the train and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braceville
Civil War’s Transforming Influence Seen as Key
A panel weighs rapid transport progress, electrical advances, education reforms, and Irish progress in America. The civil war is favored as the era with the greatest transformative effect, drawing emphasis from historical debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
America
Remains Misidentified In Somber Death Mixup
In Sioux City a brakeman Abel W. Thompson’s mangled remains were sent toThomas Ness as A B Thompson, his stepson. The error caused grief for A I Thompson’s mother and the fiancée who feared for her sanity. The coffin revealed the mistake, shocking the family and foreshadowing potential consequences for the young woman. Later, Chicago reports baseball results from League games with St Louis and Cincinnati, and rain delays in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Abel W. Thompson
Thomas Ness
A. EB. Thompson
A. I. Thompson
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincincinnati
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Richmond Firm Details Capital Increase for Beltway Co
The Cincinnati Richmond and Merce Beltway company also known as the Cincinnati and Chicago Short Line raised its capital stock yesterday to 570,706.06 in a move reported from Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Cpt
Cincinnati, Richmond and Merce Beltway
Cincinnati
Chicago
Powier Come Traction
Republican Meetings Across Counties With Key Speakers
The record lists campaign gatherings under the Republican banner with locations and dates. West Liberty hosts October events featuring Lafe Young. Conesville hosts October 9 with W. L. Roach and Senator G. M. Titus. Oct. 24 has John Herriott. Louisa County Hopewell School hosts October 9 with Senator C. A. Carpenter. Fairport hosts October 10 with A. S. Lawrence. Muscatine hosts October 12 with Senator J. P. Dolliver and Capt. J. N. W. Rumple. Lake Township McCloud School hosts October 16 with a German speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
McCloud School
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Ad
A family question answered with a Jell O dessert suggestion. It promises two minute preparation without baking and cooling with hot water. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry, available at grocers.
Excursion Rates to Keokuk for IOOF meeting
The B C R N Ry offers reduced excursion tickets for the annual IOOF meeting in Keokuk Iowa from October 16 to 19. Call on Cedar Rapids Route agents for rates and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Grant
Rebekah Assembly I. O. O. F
Cedar Rapids
Campaign Persists as Jibes Target Butman Narrowly Persist
A political campaign continues despite limited traction aiming jabs at John Butman. The effort shows weak support and dwindling campaigning energy as public attention shifts away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butman
Jell-O Introduces Four Flavor Dessert
A new Jell-O dessert pleases families with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry sold by grocers for 10 cents a box. Try it today.
Local Political Meetings Listed in Lucas County
Sweetland notes two campaign events with Senator G M Titus and J L Giesler at schoolhouse No 4 Lake Township on Oct 26 joining J L Giesler and John Kemble. The notice cites meetings in Lucas School House and Lake Township dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
J. L Giesler
Lake Township
Lucas
J. L. Giesler
John Kemble
Iowa frost looms as corn crop and Bryan tied by frost
The Clinton Herald links Bryan and the Iowa corn crop in a note that both await frost. The Rock Island line plans thorough disinfection of all cars offices stations and shops regularly. An Iowa girl sued a neighbor’s dog for damages after a dog attack and won. The Iowa supreme court upholds the verdict. An eastern paper cites a Boston Globe query on greatest achievement seen in a lifetime focusing on civil war and humane sentiment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Bryan
Iowa
Rock Island Railway
Iowa Supreme Court
Boston
Globe
Woman a Conundrum No Man Can Guess to Let Go
A man remains unwilling to give up a woman described as a conundrum that he cannot guess. The note centers on unresolved feelings and stubborn attachment.
Indignant Granville Citizens Destroy Telephone Poles
In Granville Ohio on October 9 citizens burned thirty poles installed by the United States Telephone company claiming the firm did not meet contract terms. John Smith fired on six men trimming trees at his house. a brawl ensued with many injured. Ten telephone workers were arrested.
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Granville, O
United States Telephone Company
John Smith
Syndicate aims to control American Cereal firm
British syndicate is said to bid for control of the American Cereal Company. The bishop of Jerusalem laid the cornerstone of a church on Mount Zion on land given by Abdul Hamid to Emperor William. A dynamite magazine explosion in Eveleth Minnesota killed one and injured about 200, causing major property damage.
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Jerusalem
Mount Zion
Abdul Hamid
William
Eveleth
Minn
Constantinople
Galveston
Paris
William J. McCaulley
Pirie Newman
Huntington
W. Va
Old Dominion Line
Hamilton
A. A. Shaw
Shaw
Peary
George S. Blanchard
Joint Traffic Association
New York
Karlsthor
Germany
McKinley
Canton
Washington
Ward Club Meetings Schedule at Local Halls
Three ward clubs meet weekly at different venues. First and Fourth Wards hold meetings on Monday at K. P. dance hall and Stewart's Hall respectively. Second Ward meets Friday and Third Ward meets Thursday.
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K. P
Stewart's Hall
Beggs Hair Re newer claims cure for bald heads
An advertisement asserts that dandruff and hair loss are due to disease from poor scalp circulation. It promotes Beggs Hair Re newer as a cure that restores circulation and nourishes the scalp, claiming hair will grow even on bald heads.
Pleasant Outings to Rock Island on the Young
A pleasant day's outing includes a 60 mile ride for 75 cents aboard the steamer Young to Rock Island and electric cars to Black Hawk Tower now open with more attractions. The Young offers free tickets for Tower parties of ten or more from Rock Island and return. Departures are 6:30 a.m. on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday, returning to Muscatine about 7:45 p.m. Inquiries to agent Wm. G. Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Rock Island
Black Hawk Tower
Black Hawk
Muscatine
Wm. G. Block
Excursion Rates To Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Cities Set
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces excursion fares of 12 dollars to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and 14 dollars to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory Tickets go on sale October 2 and October 16 Emigrant agent J. W. Weidlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. W. Weidlein
Driving Storm Caution Warns Against Straining Rains
Advice urges drivers not to fight heavy rainfall and winds, recommending safety over rushing through a storm.
Traveler's Guide Train Schedule For Muscatine Division
Brittle timetable note lists Montezuma departures and arrivals with passenger and freight trains. Eastbound service includes 8 10 a m passenger and 8 40 a m freight, late day returns 7 10 p m passenger and 6 00 p m freight. Railroad is O I & P. Rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatins
Montezuma
Davenport and Rock Island Line Schedules 1900
The Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway announces a short line route via C N W Ry with trains in effect June 10 1900. Departures from Davenport include Nos 2 4 6 and 8 to Clinton Sterling Dixon Chicago Cedar Rapids Omaha and Pacific Coast points with arrivals to Davenport listed for Nos 1 3 5 7 from Sioux City Chicago Rockford and Clinton. Daily andSunday service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Chica Clinton
Davenport
Lowa
D—Clinton
Sterling, Dixon & Chicago
Clinton
Omaha
Neb
Denver
Chicanaa
Belvidere
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Wis
Clinton Sterling
Dixon
Chicago
Lil
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Iowa
Utah
Pacific Coast
DAV
Enport
Sioux City
Med
Chagor
Sterling
Berry
Colo
Cedar Ar
Muscatine North & South Railroad Schedule Change 1900
Trains No 3 and No 4 renamed No 4 and No 2 with new daily operation from Muscatine to Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Blrick Jet stations. Service begins 12:01 p m Sunday June 17 1900 with connections to BB Co R N Burling ton Iowa Central.
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Muscatine
Round House
Ste
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapelio
Sundar
Burlington
Iowa Central
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McKinley and
Roosevelt
Judge Company
New Yor
WM. McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
W. B. Martin
Adair County
G. S. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
W. Mullan
Blackhawk County
F. F. Merriam
Delaware County
Supreme Court
Emlin M’clain
D. J. Palmer
Washington County
Congressional
the Muscatine Journal
John Mahin and Sons
Journal
Providence and Protection
The
People
John M. Kemble
Mississippi
LaCrosse
John D. Barton
Harry Odell
Suffolk County
Liverhead
West Liberty
Lafe Young
Conesville
W. L. Roach
John Herriott
Louisa County
Hopewell
C. A. Carpenter
Fairport
A. S. Lawrence
J. P. Dolliver
Sweetland
SASS
SAS
Carter
Carter Little Pills
Muscatine Ward
Traveler’s Guide
I. & P. Railroad
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans Astead
Wiltom
Wilc
Muscat
Bameeneee
Wilto
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Remington ‘Typewriter
Wycol Sgomons
el Madison St
Hay
Ing
Express
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, D. C
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