Changes in Rock Island rail offices spark upheaval
An official Rock Island Rail changes package shifts operating heads as W H Whitenton assumes St Paul and Kansas City Short Line duties, and W H Given and J Wilson resign. Motive power chief role ends, J R Ruxton reassigned, and Minnesota Dakota and Des Moines Valley divisions redefined to broaden control and prepare Des Moines Allerton branch link.
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Dakota
Whitenton
Rock Inland
J. H. Ruxton
Glyen
Rock Island
St. Paul & Ravens City
Dea Moines
Des Moines
O. H. Hubbell
J. R. Pickering
Maxley
Chicago
J. J. Easley
W. H. Peterson
J. B. Kilpatrick
Minnesota
Des’ Moines Valley
Giso
Iowa Fally
Betherville
Des Moines’ Valley
Railway Jurisdiction Realignment Noted for Divisions
A Taylorville dispatch states Tween Valley Junction and Sibley gain entry to the Dakota division while the Town Falls terminals stay under Minnesota division control. The change clarifies administrative boundaries for operations and staffing.
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Tween Valley Junction
Sibley
Dakota
Town Falls
Minnesota
Change In Time Table On Rock Island Railroad
A new time card took effect on the Rock Island line Sunday affecting Estherville trains. Sioux Falls morning passenger No. 419 now departs at 7 10 AM instead of 7 18 AM. Branchway freight runs at 6 46 AM rather than 7 45 AM. From Dows to Germania the Germania branch passenger departs north at 8 10 AM, arrives Germania 10 45 AM for Estherville Albert Lea connections. Return trip: Germania 6 45 PM to Dows 8 45 PM for Chicago main line connections. The change is a long awaited improvement for residents along the line.
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Rock Island Road
Estherville
Sioux Falls
Dows
Germania
Republican Convention Chooses Delegates at Court House
The Republican convention at the courthouse Saturday elected N J Lee to select delegates to the judicial convention and head the state delegation. Delegates named include N J Lee H W Jensen W Y P Galloway Nels Anderson W V Sweet J B Knight Albert B Hanpen Judicial delegates listed with alternates M H Sch P Galloway A H Nash A J Rhodes W O Ackinson A Root J H Wilson.
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Court House
N. J. Lee
H. W. Jensen
W. Y P. Galloway
Nels Anderson
W. V. Sweet
J. B. Knight
Albert 8. Hanpen
W. A. Ladd
Kk. W. Bachman
B. F. Robinson
Intial Tina
M. H. Sch
P. Galloway
A. H. Nash
A. J. Rhodes
W. O. Ackinson
A. Root
J. H. Wilson
Fourth of July Program at Emmetsburg Iowa State League
A crowded Independence Day schedule lists events in Emmetsburg and Estherville Iowa. Highlights include 9530 100 yard dash for boys under 16 with $3 top prize, 60-race for girls under 18, a fat men's race, rope-walking dog act, box mystery act, tug of war, greased pig, greased pole, juggling, and a balloon ascent with a grand program from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. plus ball games and a horse harness race.
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Emmetaburg Va
Estherville
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Second Robber Arrested in Des Moines
Sheriff Butler arrested Chas Wilson in Des Moines last Thursday for complicity in the robbery of the drug store owned by H. Williams and the dry goods store operated by FM Shadle & Sons about three weeks ago. Wilson was brought back and jailed awaiting judge action. Wanted a private party with a car for occasional trips. pay reasonable price. Address G Ry Grimt Katherville gen. del.
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Butler
Des Moines
Chas. Wilson
H. Williams
Shadle & Sons
Cou
Addrens
G. Ry Grimt
Pastors Views on Sunday Base Ball Controversy
A pastor denounces Sunday baseball as wrong and wicked, arguing the Sabbath should be holy and a day of worship. He cites biblical commands, warns of betting, de moralizing effects on youth, and urges separation from worldly pleasures. includes a local note about a judge and two youths sentenced to reform school. Also a sale ad for a Maxwell car and garage.
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Anid
Paul
Jesas
Micas
Jesus
John
Ray
Joan Burton
Sabbath Day Gambling Complaints Prompt Caution
A letter criticizes American Sabbath desecration with gambling at events tied to churches and ministers. The Estherville post office will observe the July 4 legal holiday with general delivery and windows hours and city and rural carrier collection times affected.
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Estherville
Wilson and Marshall Nominated at Baltimore Democratic Convention
Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for president on the forty sixth ballot at the Baltimore democratic national convention Tuesday afternoon. In the evening Governor Marshall of Indiana was named running mate. The ticket is described as strong from a progressive democratic viewpoint.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Marshall
Indiana
Wilson
Mission Bells by Marie Louka Letter to Whitney Warner Co
A 1911 note from composer Marie Louka to the Whitney Warner Company accompanies her manuscript Mission Bells. She describes inspiration from California missions and an Ursuline convent visit, requests contract terms, and praises the piece as a descriptive semi classical teaching work. The letter quotes favorable reviews and discusses temperance era ideas alongside music descriptions.
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Marie Louka
Whitney Warner Company
Lakewood
N. J
West Rorty-first, Street
New York
California
Mission Bealls
Philadephia
Manrip Louka
Musical Critica
Marie
Loyka
Democratic Convention Names Emmet County Ticket
The Democratic convention held at the K of P hall named a county slate including War Representative Dan Booth Auditor John F Utz Port Treasurer M P Nelson Recorder Geo W Zimmer man Sheriff Jerry Buckley Attorney Francis Kennedy Coroner G H West Clerk of Courts Neo Ward. Delegates elected to represent Emmet county at Cedar Rapids state convention July 2 were Joel Peterson Dan Booth Frank Carpenty Francis Kennedy K Fakinson Jy W Randolph. County general committee elected Frank Carpenter chairman of the organization.
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K. of P. Hall
Dan Booth
John F. Utz
M. P. Nelson
Geo. W. Zimmerman
Jerry Buckley
Francis Kennedy
G. H. West
Emmet County
Cedar. Rapids
Joel Peterson
Frank Carpenty
K. Fakinson
Jy. W. Randolph
Frank Carpenter
Death of Mire R O Mitchell Beloved Wife of Reverend
The beloved wife of Reverend R C Mitchell of the Presbyterian church died suddenly in a Minneapolis hospital at 2:30 Sunday morning after a surgical operation days earlier. Mr Mitchell was at the graves but returned home Friday after physicians said she was out of danger. Mr B B Anderson drove Mr Mitchell to Heron Lake Sunday and then to Minneapolis with his sister. The funeral was held in Minneapolis, at the home of the deceased’s parents.
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R .C. Mitchell
Minneapolis
Mr.Mitchell
Gapes
B. B. Anderson
Mr. Mitchell
Heron Lake
Hig
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Reformatory
Bailie
Anamosa
Young Wilson
Jake Wilson
Maxwell Aot
C. J. Wilson
Main St
Bathorvilte
the Vindicator and Republican Company
Roypes
Mission Bells
Jefferson
Savannah
Holland
R. O
Mitchell
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