Des Moines Detectives Nab Last Train Robbery Suspect
The 1880s Des Moines case of the Northwestern mail train robbery near Chicago and Clinton is resolved as three men on bicycles fled with about 88000 in coins. Detectives announced the final suspect was located after ceaseless work by Detective Reilly.
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Des Moines
Northwestern
Chicago
Clinton
Tower W
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Rbbery
Reilly
County Christian Endeavor to Attend State Convention
Local pride calls for full county representation at Ottumwa’s state convention September 25 to 27. An estimated 1,000 delegates are expected with Dr. Wilbur Chapman and J Willis Baer on the program. The Town Christian Endeavor notes extensive features and reduced railroad rates.
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Christian Endeavor Sociey
Ottumwa
Wilbur Chapman
J. Willis Baer
Town
Christian Endeavor
For Sale Two Iron Settees and Chats
Classified notice offering two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns. Inquire at this office.
Saloon Debate in Columbus Junction Sparks Temperance Plan
In Columbus Junction two ex-saloon keepers urge four or more county saloons to sell small liquor amounts to curb drinking, claim 65 percent voter support, and denounce prohibition in Iowa. Rural mail routes added from here. government mail agent to locate routes soon. Local deaths illnesses and a church house cleaning plan close the report.
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Iowa
Muscatine
Snyder
Hadley C. Brown
M. E
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles Refund Offer
The undersigned promise to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction with a money refunded. Signed by G A Reinicke W B Barkalow Nesper & Co Jno J Havercamp and J Theo Keuchman.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp J. Theo. Keuchman
Stop That Cough With Sall's Lightning Cough Cura 25
An ad announces Sall's Lightning Cough Cura 25 promising fast relief from coughing. The patent medicine style claim highlights quick action and usefulness for stubborn coughs. The short copy urges readers to try the product for immediate symptomatic relief.
Correction issued on death attempt report naming Edward Steahr
The Journal retracts its last night story on a death by own action, confirming the subject was Henry Lonbecher his stepfather rather than Edward Steahr. Lonbecher, still under liquor influence, claimed to be Steahr when questioned, a repeated spree noted by Steahr.
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Journal
Edward Steahr
Fourth Ward Republicans Order 120 Rough Rider Uniforms
John Richley, Fourth Ward committeeman, reports the club is active and intends to travel to Davenport to hear Roosevelt on October 5. If other wards stay quiet, Fourth Ward may become the county's largest club in line.
Third Ward Republican Club Plans Davenport Rally
The Third ward Republican club meets at K of P Hall for its weekly session. The agenda includes preliminary plans for the Davenport rally with a large delegation expected to travel October 5th and to appear in uniform.
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Third Ward
Republican Club
K. of P. Hall
Davenport
Lake Township Republicans Plan McKinley Roosevelt Clubs
Lake township Republicans arrange a meeting Wednesday night September 26 to form Mc Kinley Roosevelt clubs. They will also organize a marching club and attend the Davenport meeting October 5.
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Lake Township
Davenport
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Jane E Madden at West Fourth
Funeral services for Mrs Jane E Madden were conducted at her West Fourth street home at 2 p m Reverend J N Elliott officiated in place of pastor Dr C L Stafford who is away at the M E conference A quartet sang two hymns with pallbearers from Iowa and 11th Iowa Infantry The floral offerings included a gift from the Grand Army Post and Woman's Relief Corps.
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Jane E. Madden
West Fourth Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
C. L. Stafford
M. E
Ed Gobble
W. M. McQuesten
G. W. Porter
Grand Army Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Joint meeting for Gulf hurricane relief in Alvin Texas
A joint Shelby Norman Post and Woman's Relief Corps gathering is held at 7 p.m. to aid Gulf coast hurricane and flood victims. Wainwright Post No. 72 appeals for comrades and families in destitution, urging attendance and charitable response from members.
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Shelby Norman Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Gulf Coast
Wainwright Post No. 72
Alvin
Texas
Relief Corps
A. G. Tyler
Clara Batterson
Corps
Evening Marriage at Bride’s Parents Home
John Bast and Mamie Leu married last evening at 7:30 at the bride’s parents home. Rev. L. B. Hix performed the hymeneal ceremony in the presence of a select guest list. Mr. Bast works for Huttig Mafg. Co. and Miss Leu is daughter of Fred Leu Sr. The couple will reside on Madison Street after October 1.
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John Bast
Mamie Leu
L. B. Hix
Mr. Bast
N. Bast
Huttig Mafg. Co
Miss Leu
Fred Leu
Mrs. Bast
Madison Street
Cornell President to Speak in Iowa October
President Schurman of Cornell is slated to deliver one of two Iowa speeches around October 28. The Tri-City press club plans an entertainment by James Whitcomb Riley in Davenport. Rain postponed Tuesday and Wednesday races and organizers aim to run all races as soon as possible.
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Schurman
Cornell
Iowa
Tri-City Press Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Davenport
Market notes record flour and coal advances and Conesville melons in St Louis
The Muscatine market notes report flour up 30 cents per barrel due to export demand and wet weather, with hard coal rising 50 cents per ton amid a miners strike. Conesville melons reach the St Louis market for the first time this season, along with 75 acres of sweet potatoes ready to ship. Prices for cantaloupe, watermelons, beeswax, dairy, meats, wood, lumber, hides, and hardware are listed with steady to slow trends.
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Muscatine
Conesville Melons
St. Louis
Hal C. Wolford
Wolford Brothers
Conesville
Iowa
Muscatine County
Fruitland
Wolford
Muscatine Market Rates for Grain and Produce
Grain and produce prices listed for corn oats oatmeal rye hay mill stuffs and flour including corn 33c 35c shippers 32c oats 20c 22c oatmeal old oats 21c new oats 20c rye 4vc hay Timothy 8.50 Illinois bottom 4.00 5.00 corn and oats chop 90c per 100 lbs bran 80c per 100 lbs mill stuffs shorts 85c per 100 lbs cornmeal family sack lic flour spring 1.15 1.25 winter 1.15 graham 25c live stock hogs 5.90 cattle 3.25 3.75 calves 4 5 sheep 4.00 4.50 lamb 4 5c lb spring chicken 25c 35c etc. Fruit vegetables prices including peaches 50c peck potatoes 60c bushel lima beans 2c quart scarce 20c quart plums 40c peck wild plums 15 0c per peck tomatoes 1 3 a peck onions 25c peck cucumbers 6 for 5c carrots 5c bunch onions 25c peck corn 1c per dozen egg plant 5c peaches basket 25c 45c bananas 1.00 2.60 lemons 24 40c doz oranges 20 50c dozen grocer’s prices for lemons Messina 85.06 6.09 oranges 20 50c dozen pears 50c per peck grapes 4c per lb pumpkins 1 10c peppers 11 0c per dozen.
Chicago Markets Hogs and Cattle Mixed as Receipts Reported
Hogs receipts 19 000 with mixed prices from 5.15 to 5.57 and light to heavy trade. Cattle receipts 7 560 and sheep 13 000 opened and closed steady. Wheat and corn futures noted with arrivals in Kansas City and Omaha along with Northwest wheat totals and Liverpool wheat and corn activity.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Weeks' Break-i'p-A-Cold Tabes
Advertisement for Weeks' Break-i'p-A-Cold Tablets by J. J. Havercamp as sole agent. Claims no cure and no pay with price 25 cents.
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J. J. Havercamp
Clear Lake Iowa Pamphlet Praises Oaks Resort
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central promotes a pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a charming summer resort. It highlights sailing and bathing, the Oaks Hotel, bath house and toboggan slide with engravings and travel tips and urges readers to obtain copies from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Cental
Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry
Marshalltown
Travel info for Paris via Burlington line agents
Advertising copy urging travelers to plan trips to Paris using the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. It promotes through tickets from all stations via New York and steamship lines and directs readers to contact Jnc. G. Farmer A G P T A Cedar Rapids IA for agents and service.
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New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Jnc
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