Washington Bay in China and local news mix in Gazette item
Dr George Knox of the California regiment writes from the Philippines that he will join the China conflict, with relatives in Washington watching for word. The item also notes political nominations, social visits, business visits by Jake Bath, and upcoming double weddings in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bay
China
George Knox
Philippines
Washington
Geo. Knox
Knox
South
Marion Street
Josie Knox
California
Ug le
New Lines Expand the Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway promotes town prosperity along its routes. It reports completed Worthington to Hardwick line with four business centers Reading Wilmot Lismore Kenneth and ongoing construction toward Faribault and beyond. It invites growth-minded individuals to settle along new dairy-rich counties and explore affordable travel options with multiple summer excursions and global connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Worthington
Nobles County
Hardwick
Rock County
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmot
Lismore
Kenneth
Rake
Winnebago County
Iowa
Walters
Waribault County
Thos H. Brown
Sioux Falls
Gen
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co
City 18 Not Omnipotent Court Rules on Telephone Licenses
In St Paul on Aug 8 the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co won a supreme court ruling over Minneapolis. The court says the city's license to operate is contractual and cannot be revoked arbitrarily. It also limits the city's use of police power to underground wiring and forbids unreasonable orders. The decision ends a clash between city council and the company. In a second item, David Planty seeks appointment as administrator for Baby Planty, who died shortly after birth, a claim tied to damages from neighbor William Murphy whose actions caused the death and injury to the mother. The case could advance a suit for damages on behalf of the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Minneapolis
Supreme Court
St. Paul, Aug
David Planty
Baby Planty
Wiliam Murphy
Americans arrested at Munich brewery disturbance
Berlin Aug 8 Americans and University of Munich students were arrested in Loewen garden for disturbances and rough treatment of a waiter who is seriously injured. U S embassy has not intervened yet. They Like a Lively Race There. Northville Dems laud Sessions nomination as Third district candidate. Republicans foresee a hot race. both men are noted runners. Washington Aug 8 Italian ambassador Baron Faya says a memorial service for King Humbert will be held in Washington at 11 o'clock Aug and President McKinley plans to attend. Chicago Aug 8 Governor Roosevelt accepts Labor Day address in Chicago Sept 3 at the Building Trades council. speech will be non political. Trugd Colo Aug 8 Frederick Merrick arrested in Elbert county on suspicions of Union Pacific train robbery. a posse pursues a suspected partner.
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Berlin
University of Munich
Loewen
United States
Northville
Mich
Charles A Sessions
Washington
Aug
Baron Faya
King
Humbert
Meliiley
Canton
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
View
Building Trades Council
Trugd
Colo
Frederick Merrick
Elbert County
Hugo
Union Pacific
Merrick
South Chicago
Atlantic City
James O. Lyford
Concord
N. T
Chas. Hi. Hoyt
Islands
Banendahl
North Pol
Eau Claire
Wis
Captain Streeter
Lake Michigan
Duke of Saxe-Coburg
New York
Newport
Dory Freeman
King Humbert
Roumania
Canada
Bessemer Association Plans Furnace Shutdown September 1
The Bessemer association has decided to shut down its furnaces in Cleveland and other locations on September 1 to restrict production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bessemer Association
Revolver Fool Leads to Self Inury and Tragic Electric Shock
An incident near Burtlake Michigan ends with Robert Sales shot himself while fooling with a revolver. In Mount Pleasant a one man electric worker, George Dugdale, dies after a fatal shock while repairing a fuse. President Steyn in Kroonstad is seriously ill as of August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine, Mich
Aug. S
Burtlake
Robert Sales
Mount Pleasant
George Dugdale
Lady Randolph Churchill Renounces Title as Mrs George Cornwallis-West
A London report states Lady Randolph Churchill will no longer use her title and will be called Mrs George Cornwallis West. The item also lists varied international incidents and local notices including riots in South Chicago, a yacht suicide, guardianship, and other society news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Randolph
London
Lady Randolph Churchill
George Cornwallis-West
Tragic death of Gov Dugdale noted. local ties cited
Mt Pleasant message arrived Monday night spurred a trip by local families. The deceased man, once connected with Keota baseball and the town's electric light plant, was a brother of Mrs A F Schott. Also mentioned are Randolphs headed to Clarion, G G Vincent at Chicago cattle sale, and a Grinnell Keota game signaling a close, anticipated contest with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Dugdale
Mt. Pleasant
A. F. Schott
Keota
Joh Randolph
Clarion
G. G. Vincent
Chicago
Grinnell
Batoe
Local Movements and Visits Across Burlington and Area
Teresa Smith visits her brother Charles in Emmettsburg while Albert Smith lands a Burlington street car conductor post. A list of social attendances includes Geo Elin C F Sauer Joe Krack Mary Smith and Dr Chhittim at the Sengerfest in Burlington. Lizzie Welte travels to Templeton for a bridesmaid role at a cousin’s wedding. Phyllis Heacock dies at age two after a whooping cough illness. funeral held with Rev Alter officiating. Guy Heacock travels from Cedar Falls to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Smith
Emmettsburg
Charles
Albert Smith
Burlington
Geo. Elin
C. F. Sauer
Joe Krack
Mary Smith
Dr. Chhittim
John Hise
Lizzie Welte
Templeton
Phyllis Heacock
Two Riders Injured in Perry Hayes Pasture Accident
Draymion Demorest and Lewis Guinn were thrown from a load of wood crossing 4a gully in Perry Hayes' pasture. Wood fell on them causing bruises. Lisle Moorehouse missed work at the Gazette due to a paper cutter cut. Will Bailey accompanied friends to Ainsworth. G White Post names committee to gather attendance for the National Encampment in Chicago on Aug 25 and seeks attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draymion Demorest
Lewis Guinn
Perry
Lisle Moorehouse
The
Gazette
Will Bailey
Baird & Bailey's
Ainsworth
Clarence Shearer visits city on homeward leg from Columbus Junction
Clarence Shearer formerly a brakeman on the run between this point and Winfield was in the city today en route to Burlington from a visit with his parents in Columbus Junction. He was accompanied by his young daughter Mrs Walter Paugh of Columbus Junction. Ralph Atchison of near Ainsworth returned this morning from a Denver excursion and headed back to Ainsworth. K Clapper and daughter visit Stuttgart Ark to investigate fish stories told by Mr T Keeley. Chas Deutschman Burlington piano tuner to be in Washington next week. leave orders at JOURNAL office. In Waterloo 102 new members joined the D K Ks, with banquet speeches and plans for Grand Chancellor election featuring Frank W Smith Davenport Bernard Murphy Vinton and Will G Thomas Cedar Rapids. Murphy favored. large Kaightsa turnout at Grand Lodge.
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Journal
Ed Walther
Columbus Junction
Darrow
Emma Bober
Ainsworth
Geo. Gray
Fon du Lac
Wisconsin
Mr. Glick
Donovan
Valley Junction
Jack
Fred
Mamie Rush
Colfax
Kimma Baber
Chihak
J.J. Grim
Davenport
Ewine
T. J. Easter
Eva
Burlington
J. M. Stewart, Jr
Keota
Dr. Fordyce
Clarence Shearer
Winfield
Walter Paugh
Ralph Atchison
Denver
K. Clapper and Daughter
Stuttgart
Ark
T. Keeley
Chas Deutschman
Piane Tuner
Washington
Journal Office
Waterloo
K. Ks
Frank W. Smith
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Will G. Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Murphy
Kaightsa
Grand Lodge
Help Wanted and Miscellaneous Notices
WANTS LOST FOUND. Several tons of new clover hay for sale See Thos Brindley at city scales. For Rent A good 7 room house southeast of the square See Mrs W N Hood. Choice furnished room for rent near the square inquire at JOURNAL office. WANTED At once good girl for general housework Reaz House Hustling young men can make 60 per month and expenses Clark Co 4th Locust Philadelphia.
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Brindley
City Scales
W. N. Hood
Inquireat Journal
Reaz
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
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J. A. Miller
Stewart
Allen
Frank Rogers
East Side
Warfel
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Oes A Gousral Banking Business
P. R. Jeffrey
Prof
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Uash
Washington County
Ings Ban
Don General Banking
Organized
OoTocen E. Tere
Jos. Keck
Pres. Wairs
Unshier
H. Kmox
V. P. M. Keon
First National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Wm. Blair
A. H
Keck
L. D Stewart
Wallace
Josh F. Henderson
Robinson
Fran
Hotel
Pring
R. F. Riley
Sons”uilding
Evening Journal
Miksch the Baker
Dewey
W. ©. Berdo
Kimma Wright
Newkirk
Oklahoma
N. Wright
Gazelle Hose Co
RK. A. Hutton
Sidney Coon
Geo. Hopping Farm
Verdi
Mutual
T. B. Vogt
Bath
Jake Bath
Mrs. Strain
Red Oak Iown
M. Henderson
Mra Geo. Welsh
David Turner
Nenia
W. A.turner
Myrtle Sage
Muscatine
Sunset Park
Johnson's Bakery
Judson Dolan
Tipton
J. R McKain
Brighton
Downshore
Jake
Brady Davidson
Centerville
Des Moines
Carson Anderson
John Ferguson
Newton
Pat W
Harry Moore
Wellman Savings Bank
Miss Davis
Wyman
J. Howard Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Quinn
St. Barden
Homeseekers
Secorese
Utah
Allerton
Wilton
Detroit
K. P
A. R
Colorado Points
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Paris
White Star Line
Red Star Line
American Line
International Transportation Co
F. E Stewant
Great Rock Island
Atlas of China
Jno
G. Farmer
Eod
Ieee
N.W. Bulletyn
Burlington & Northwestern
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Odgen
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Juster
S. D
Sheridan
Wyo
Fox, Agt
Steyn
Kroonstad
Steyn Is
M. J. Sayles
City
John Dodds
Lafayette Anderson
Omaha
H. Ball
Mary Tondre
New Mexico
Jennie Jones
Richmond
Ct Derby
Wapello
W. L. Derby
Littler
Lysle Walton
Letts
Frank McKay
Lexington
John Lewis
Sam
Your City
G. White
J. W. Morton
WP. Moothart
J. M. Lytle
Grand Army
L. D. Robinson's
O. Solbrig
Opera House
Zveicu
Kan
W. M. Boisvert
Chattanooga
Tena
Cardus
Dr. Pierce
Susannah Permenter
Pauls Store
Shelby Co
Texas
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Kemble
Kemble Flowsk Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
Cc. E. Dayton
Prop
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Keokuk
B.f.dixon& Co
Phiadelphia
Kox. Avent
Treine
O.R
Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
I T
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
B&q
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
B.C. HK
N. Ery
Mason City Mail
Sun
Marshalltown
O&n Way
Eagt
Jin Tittemore
Oye
O Baty
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