Selecting the Site Selecting the Site Tells How It Was Done
Secretary Shaw quickly settled the Muscatine post office site after Wheaton’s revised review. The Lilly corner lot was chosen over the city market site due to fears of a large sewer undermining foundations, with price not influencing the decision. The process will proceed through the attorney general and United States attorney to secure a $12,000 title, with Lilly possibly retaining land by nominal rent for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Shaw
Frank B. Wheaton
City Market
Mr. Wheaton
B. E. Lilly
Iowa Avenue
Fourth Streets
Lilly
Wheaton
Treasury Department
4Th
S. G. Stein
Pine
Second Streets
L. J. Horan
Fourth
Walnut Streets
W. D. Galasberry
C. E. Richards
T. #. Fitzgerald
Front Street
Sycamore
United States
Iowa
O. K
Treasury
Mr. Lilly
Musca
Lack of funds cripples Iowa Republican campaign
Des Moines reports a serious fund shortage hampering the Iowa Republican state committee. Apathetic donors threaten campaign efficiency as headquarters, literature, and a costly speakers bureau strain finances. Without increased contributions, Republicans fear defeat and regret in key regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Piper
Des Moines
Iowa
Republican State Committee
House of Representatives
Speakers Bureau
Muscatine Council Recommends Petitions and Exemptions
At the October 16 1902 regular session Mayor McNutt led council proceedings. Aldermen Engel Schenck and Seiler presented petitions including a reduced assessment for Mary Chihak and a soldiers exemption for John Duncan. A pond nuisance near Sixth and Poplar was referred to the sewer committee and cemetery lot ownership questions were sent to the city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNutt
Duffield
Diercks
Engel
Riggs
Seiler
Spaethe
Bartemeier
Schenck
Ald. Engel
Mary Chihak
Kern
Sixth Street
Ald. Schenck
Jno
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
City of Muscatine
Poplar Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Claus Koll
N. Glick
B. Goldstein
J. J. Bowman
Mary Davidson
H. E. Bowman
Richard Madden
Henry Hesler
T. J. Foley
Geo. W. Kinzle
John Foley
Max Skolnik
Ald. Seiler
Greenwood
Chicago
James M. Kerr
Rose Hill
Mary Adelade Kerr
Denver
Colo
Richard H. Kerr
Capt
Ben. Baach
John B. Dougherty
Pond near old boiler works referred to committee
A water pond near the old boiler works on East Front Street was discussed and, on motion, referred to the street and alley committee with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Front Street
Washout on Roscoe Avenue Referred to Street Committee
A washout on Roscoe Avenue required a few loads of shells. On motion, the matter was referred to the street and alley committee with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Avenue
Street and Alley Committee
Alley Waters Prompt Report in Hines and Oakland Addns
The report notes a pond of water in the alley of Hines addn caused by grading below surrounding property. On motion and by the alley committee, the matter was referred for proper reporting. Also cited needed work in the alley of block 1 in Oakland addn where water stands. referred to the street and alley committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine
Vannatta Offers City Dirt on East Sixth Lot Near Pond
Mr Vannatta offered the city dirt from his East Sixth street lot near the pond at Sixth and Poplar. On his motion the matter was referred to the street and alley committee to report.
Alderman Grants Soldiers Exemption for Edmunds
Alderman Seiler presented a petition for a soldiers exemption for Geo. A. Edmunds and on his motion the petition was granted. The exemption relates to the 1901 tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Seiler
Geo. A. Edmunds
Ald Schenck Urges Fast Fourth Street Bridge Plans
Ald Schenck called for needed work on the Fast Fourth street foot bridge over Mad creek. The city engineer was ordered to draw plans for a new bridge and the street and alley committee to advertise for bids once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Schenck
Fourth Street
Mad Creek
Alderman Diercks Hears James Fletcher Soldier Exemption Claim
Alderman Diercks presented the verbal claim of James Fletcher for soldiers exemption and, on his motion, the petition was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Diercks
James Fletcher
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer
Consumers are told that all druggists refund the money if the laxative Bromo Quinine tablets fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. This note appears as a simple advertising assent to a guaranteed result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
E. W. Grove
American Kola Co
Des Moines
Lowa
City Officer Reports and Culvert Notice in Muscatine
Alderman Duffield read the city weigh master report for the month ending October 13 1902 noting 495 loads weighed for 49 50. Alderman Diercks presented a culvert notice to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway demanding water conduit under tracks within ten days or city action at railway expense. W R Rice city marshal certified service to Titus and Jackson attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Duffield
Muscatine
Iowa
City of
J. H. Carl
Ald Diercks
Milwaukee R. A
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Titus & Jackson
W. R. Rice
Arrest Report Shows 76 Arrests in Month Ending Oct 14 1902
Alderman Engel presents a police department arrest summary for the month ending October 14 1902. The report lists intoxications misdemeanors gambling disturbing peace vagrancy and other offenses with fines costs paid totaling 109.00 and 76 arrests in all. City Marshal W R Rice and Sexton M O Neidig sign the submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Engel
Muscatine
Iowa
Ah Iwaial
Vineeine
Vineeteneel
City of
J. B. Hudson
Muscatine County
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Price
Cate
Washington Bureau Journal
Harold J. Mahin
Washington, D. C
J. H. Munroe & Son
Chestnut and
Elizabeth Schaefer
Walnut
4Th Streets
Republican State Central Committee
Vuit
Hastine
Harry
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Council Proceedings
Mittee
A. K. Raff
J. H. Munroe
M. Benham
Tion
Finance Committee
Marshal
Reform School
M. O. Neidig
Sexton
Ald. Spaethe
Koaawekee Road
Sciacccp
Stone
Abe
Nokleg
Stone School of Scientific Physical Culture
Masonic Temece
Chicaco
H-Osaz
E. O. Burnside
E. 2d St
H. M. Bartlett
Wm. McSwiggin
Wilton Township
Sultana St
West Second St
Susie Battey
Shropshire Rams
Ewes
Wm. Hendricks
Muscatine, Ia
Orange Street
E. A. Ogilvie
E. 5Th St
Muscatine Island
P. O
East 5Th Street
C. O. D. Grocery
East Hill
Muscatine Business College
Paris
Frisco
Santos-Dumont
London
Phelan
San Francisco
M. Santos-Dumont
Journal
Frank R. Halstead
Wm. R. Halstead
Reliance Loan Co
J. S. Baker
Western Manager
Waukesha
Wis
W. E. Kelley
M. Ray
General Delivery
Rock Island, Ill
American Home Investment Co
Manhattan
Motor College
Spaulding Nursery & Orchard Co
Spaulding
H. J. Heinz Co
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Prince
Wm. Schoenig
Lowa Avenue
Horace C. Sargent
Vincennes
Keokuk
Des Moines River
Des Moines Township
Lee County
Les Moines River
Ellen S. Sargent
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