Roadside murder rumor shocks Muscatine residents
A resident recounts a claim that a baby was killed and buried by the roadside during a horse theft case involving Josephine Collett and William Nagle. The pair later served time for horse stealing and the alleged baby death faded from public attention.
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Muscatine
Bill
Etta Hayes
South Muscatine
Josephine Collett
Hayes
Washington
Collett
William Nagle
Iowa City chosen as next Knights of Pythias meeting site
The Iowa grand lodge elected James W. Hunter as Grand Chancellor at Turner Hall and chose Iowa City as the 1906 meeting city. Several officers were filled by acclamation including Grand Keeper of Records and Seals and Grand Master of Exchequer.
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Davenport
Iowa City
James W. Huobter
Iowa
Knights of Pythias
Turner Hall
James W. Hunter
Newton
J. R. Stewart
Diagonal
F. D. Outing
Center Point
L. H. Walker
Mt. Pleasant
H. C. Schultz
Waterloo
H. N. Dilley
Grundy Center
Grand
H. L. Carr
Blockton
H. W. Weaver
Spencer
Supreme Representatives
B. J. Salinger
KF. W
Grand Lodge
W. M. Clark
Marshalltown
A. C. Savage
Adair
Grand Supreme
Keokuk
University City
Denial by Rev Frank W Gunsaulus on Christ Roosevelt comparison
Glenwood Springs Colorado August 11 Rev Frank W Gunsaulus of Chicago denies statements attributed to him comparing Christ and President Roosevelt in a Tribune sermon. He calls the report a lie and asserts no minister would make such a claim.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Christ
Roosevelt
Trini Bureh
Denver Priest Denounces Sacrilege Remark
A Denver priest condemns a comment as sacrilege while noting two men who showed Christ like qualities Emperor William of Germany and the U S president. The remark sparked controversy in the report.
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Denver
William
Germany
United States
Rev William M Stiles long serving Iowa minister dies at 90
Des Moines reports the death of Rev William M Stiles a veteran preacher aged 90 He entered the ministry in the United Brethren church at 19 and preached continuously for decades retiring from regular charge eighteen years ago Authorities note likely the longest ministry tenure in Iowa history.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William M. Stiles
Stiles
United Brethren Church
Lowa
Oak Hill camp meeting imposes strict dress and conduct rules
Peoria Aug 11. No preacher may tell funny stories in the Oak Hill camp meeting pulpit and no one in the audience may laugh. Presiding Elder Van Pelt enforces the rule as the meeting begins with managers aiming for a Peter Cartwright style. Women must not wear sleeveless summer dresses.
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Peoria
Oak Hill
van Pelt
Peter Cartwright
Conger Rumor Sparks Iowa Political Comment
Des Moines August 11 dispatch says Major Conger may run against Representative Hull, but Iowa politicians doubt he will contest Captain Null's seat and question his intentions.
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Des Moines
Major Conger
Hull
Saloon Sighting Near Salvation Army Barracks Blocked
Five Mahaska county saloons across from Buxton were enjoined by Judge Clem ents. He ruled Salvation Army barracks is a church and granted a temporary injunction against three saloons in this city for proximity. The ruling was appealed and a stay issued.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mahaska County
Buxton
Clements
Salvation Army
Boy Killed by Hay Fork Accident Near Sioux Rapids
An eleven year old boy, son of farmer George Anderson, died after a hay load shifted and a pitchfork tine pierced his eye and brain on a farm near Sioux Rapids. The incident occurred Wednesday as he assisted with hauling hay.
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Sioux Rapids
George Anderson
Here
Missing Tracey editor sought in Oskaloosa disappearance
Oskaloosa Iowa Aug 11 Editor Carr of the Tracey Leader is missing after he ran from his office Tuesday to catch a freight train to Oskaloosa and has not been seen since. His wife appeals to police to locate him fearing foul play. He owned a Tracey furniture store and was doing well.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Carr
The
Tracey Leader
Tracey
Local cigar maker markets nickel Havana style Chico
J E Lemmon recalls skepticism about a Havana filled cigar sold for a nickel in the East. After correspondence, he learned the cigars were made in Binghamton by Wadsworth Bros Chico. He started regular shipments of 5000 cigars to meet growing demand and urges smokers to try the Chico.
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J. E. Lemmon
Journal
Binghamton
Wadsworth Bros
Chico
Chautauqua Grounds Transport Notice
Notice offers delivery and transfer services from the Chautauqua grounds to any city location during the Washington Chautauqua. Promises prompt work and reliable Ear! Little references.
Round Trip to Colorado Cities via Milwaukee
The notice offers a round trip fare of $20.65 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Aug 12 to 14. Return by Sept 25. The Milwaukee line provides the travel option with specified dates and return deadline.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Milwaukee
A Warning to Mothers About Summer Bowel Care
A mother’s advice urges strict care for infants in heat to prevent bowel trouble. Use fresh castor oil first, avoid substitutes, and treat with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy if needed, then castor oil. Have both medicines ready. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman offer them.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Vacation excursion rates announced by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central lists lowered round trip fares for 1905 summer travel to Brighton St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Portland Lewis and Clark Exposition Hot Springs Ark and California. Fares include 12 to St Paul Minneapolis 16 to Duluth 22 75 to Denver etc with sale dates after June 1st and varying limits and extensions. For full details contact A B Cutts G P and T A.
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Pacific Coast
Iowa Central
Brighton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Portland
Ore
California
Hot Springs Ark
A. B. Cutts
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Work & Meek
Bragg
W. N. Bragg
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Fast Side
Roy Y.stichter
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Equitable Bidg
Grand Canyon
Will Nagle
K of P. Elect
Dr. Gunsaulus
Conger
Congress
Brain
Sioux Rapids Ltd
Mitchell
Colorado
Mason A
Ome
Steck
Féin
Railroad Standard
Elcin Movements
H. F. Steck
Washington National Bank
Rock Island
McElhinney Drug Co
W. E. Logan
North Side Furniture Man
North Side Furniture Store
W. E. Logan CO
Florida
Frisco
Southern Railway
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Fla
Southeastern Limited
Sye Remor Ting Lines
Saint Louis
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