New Lines of the Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
The Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway reports strong town prosperity along its routes. Expansion includes a completed Worthington to Hardwick line linking Reading Wilmot Lismore and Kenneth, with a new northeast stretch to Faribault underway. Dairy counties Freeborn Steele prime, towns Rake Walters opening for business, inviting workers to pioneer growth.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Worthington
Nobles County
Hardwick
Rock County
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmot
Lismore
Kenneth
Rake
Winnebago County
Iowa
Walters
Faribault County
Tiros
WH. Brown
Sioux Falls
S Db
New Lines
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co
Farmers National Congress Ticket Sale Notice Colorado Springs
At the Farmers' National Congress in Colorado Springs August 21 31 the B C R N Ry will sell round trip tickets to Colorado Springs Denver and Pueblo for One Fare plus 2. Call any Cedar Rapids Route agent for full particulars Jno FarmMen A G and TIA B C R X N Ry Cedar Rapids La
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Farmers’ National Congress
Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
Pueblo
Cedar Rapids
Jno. G
A.G
TIA B
Startling Statements at Des Moines Temperance Lecture
Rev. A. Douglas of Des Moines spoke to a large audience at the M E Church under the Good Citizens League. He argued the temperance fight must exterminate the saloon and outlined three methods agitation concentration and supplication while noting several wine shops in the city and requesting $2,000 for enforcement.
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A. ©. Douglas
Des Moines
M_ E
Good Citizens League
Douglas
Hell
Democratic Party
Ile
Francis Murphy
John B. Gough
Lloyd Latta
Washington
League
Latta
Youtsey Asks More Time In Goebel Murder Case
Georgetown Ky August 21 The defense filed a motion for a continuance until October citing the defendant Henry E Youtsey illness and that key witnesses are unavailable Subpoenas were returned unserved and several witnesses including ex Governors Taylor and Miller and Mrs C B Nason are out of state The affidavits claim these witnesses would prove he could not have committed the crime.
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Georgetown
Henry E. Youtsey
Goebel
W. 8. Taylor
Charles Finley
W. J. Davidson
R. N. Miller
C. BE. Nason
Bradley
Murder Plot Mentioned In Italian Sail To United States
Assistant Secretary Taylor left for Washington after investigating the two Italians Marseca and Guida. A letter from Consul Byington at Naples described an anonymous witness claiming Marseca, intoxicated, said he planned to sail for the United States to kill President McKinley. The consul cabled the report to Washington and sent copies to European ports and U.S. entry ports.
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New York
Taylor
Washington
Marsecca
Guida
Fitehie
Byington
Naples
Maresca
United States
McKinley
Fitchie
Maresea
Whole Family Stricken by Typhoid in Sioux City
A remarkable typhoid fever case hits Sioux City. William Johnson, his wife, and two children are ill and hospitalized at St Joseph's, with a newborn infant gravely ill as the family grapples with possible tainted well exposure. The Johnson connection to Dr Perrin Johnson is noted.
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Sioux City
William Johnson
Perrin Johnson
Heat incident at Swift Brick and Tile Works injures worker
Mr. Geo. McFarland of Swift Brick and Tile Works was overcome by heat while working indoors this morning. He can sit up now, has a slight headache, and is expected to recover soon. Several local residents had visits and returns home over the weekend, including Frank Davidson, Bessie White, Miss Ballengee, and Misses Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McFarland
Swift Brick and Tile Works
Crawfordaville Briefs Include Illness and Travel Plans
Chris Harper suffered a heat related stroke of paralysis but is improving. Mrs. Sheck Vernon of Oskaloosa visited friends and relatives. Calvin Black John Twinam and Wilford Smith depart for Kansas and Oklahoma this evening possibly to settle there. Capt. Harper returned from Hedrick where he has been settling the Harper estate.
W R C seeks nurses and dining room girls for Marshalltown home
A letter from Davenport dated August 10 1900 requests help for the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. It seeks nurses and dining room girls aged 20 to 30 with wages from 12 to 14 dollars monthly plus board. Two afternoon hours and half a day weekly off. The Wage details and living conditions are noted as favorable.
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Davenport
Iowa
Sadie Reeves
Col. Horton
Marshalltown
W. R
Granata B
Sec
W. RK. C
Beggar Swindler Exposed After Bandaged Arm Ruse
A young beggar, about 28, who gained sympathy with a tale of woe and a bandaged arm sore, was exposed in the city as a con artist. He tried to obtain a transportation ticket from Poormaster Denny and at the depot before train time, prompting dispute and a possible arrest if he does not leave town.
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Denny
Local notices and visits fill town life this week
Harry Kracaw recovers at home after a recent accident. Mr Love of Deadwood arrives to visit sister Mrs. Jno Warnock and plans to attend the G A R encampment in Chicago next week. Hog cholera spreads north of the city as farmers market stock. Pension of 88 monthly to Martin Stockman dating back to December secured via Kellogg agency. Multiple residents travel or plan visits to Ainsworth Kalona Mt Pleasant Williamsburg and West Branch. Eastside hardware and meat market work resume. St James services conducted by Father Weil of Richmond. A special stock train runs at noon to aid shippers.
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Harry Kracaw
Mr Love
Deadwood
South Dak
Jno. Warnock
Chicago
Mississippi River
Kellogg
Martin Stockman
Brighton
Columbus Junction
O. A. Knapp
West Chester
Frank Creath
Anna Shelton
Williamsburg
Eugene Schneider
Eastside Hardware Store
I. O. White
West Branch
Mr. White
East Side
Kalona Hosts New Court of Honor Organizing Meeting
Press Figgings and J G Morarity attended the organizing of a Court of Honor in Kalona last night with about thirty visitors from West Chester and Richmond. Mercer and Chilcote display a wild wheat show in their north window. The snow capped mountains near the wild west valley look natural and chilly. Mr Chilcote was seen at noon building a fire in the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Morarity
Kalona
West Chester
Richmond
Mercer & Chilcote
West Valley
Veteran steamboat captain Benjamin Howard dies at 69
Metropolis Ohio valley steam boat veteran Captain Benjamin Howard died at his home yesterday at 1 4 P M. He was 69 years 3 months and 7 days old after more than a year of illness. His passing removes a noted figure from the Mississippi and Ohio valley steamboat service.
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Metropolis
Als
Benjamin Howard
Ohio Valley
Corner-stone laid for Floyd monument in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa August 21 the corner stone of the monument to Sergeant Charles Floyd of the Lewis and Clark expedition was laid in ceremonies. Representative Perkins gave the principal address. Congress and the legislature have both made appropriations for the monument.
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Sioux City
Charles Floyd
Perkins
Congress
Legislature
Tebeaun Resigns as St Louis Manager
Oliver Tebeaun known as Pat Tebeaun, manager of the St Louis National League team, offered his resignation to President De Hanus Robison on Sunday. Robison promptly named John McGraw to replace Tebeaun.
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St. Louis
Oliver
Pat’) Tebeaun
de Hanus Robison
Robison
John McGraw
Tebeau
Nevada Senator Stewart Opens Campaign Vote for McKinley
New York report notes Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada visiting Republican headquarters and declaring he will vote for President McKinley. Abilene Kansas reports a stretch of extreme heat with a 115 degree day and hot winds marking the eleventh such day.
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New York
Wiliam M. Stewart
Nevada
MelKinley
Abilene
Kan
Death of Sycamore grocer after horse kick
John Nelson, father of Nelson Bros. grocers of Sycamore Illinois, was kicked to death by a horse. The upper body and head were terribly mangled. He was about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore, Ills
John Nelson
Nelson Bros
McKinleys to Attend Grand Army Encampment in Chicago
Washington reports President and Mrs. McKinley will depart Friday afternoon for Chicago to participate in the annual Grand Army encampment.
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Washington
McKinley
Chicago
Grand Army
Chicago Population and Notable 1900s Facts Outline
Population of Chicago listed as 1 698 575 with a ten year gain near 600 000. Florence Almond age 15 killed by brick while attempting to scare Philadelphia residents. Spain commerce relations reported fully restored. Lord Roberts named to succeed Lord Wolseley as army commander. L A Smith of Chicago breaks neck after falling from a staircase. Illinois women must uncover hats in church in Gross Park Oak Park and River Forest. M Pichon named commander of the Legion of Honor. Archbishop Ireland lauds Catholic fidelity to the Holy See. Peter Lusion killed by a Chicago and Grand Trunk express at Chicago. Charlevoix Michigan mineral spring reported. Grand Rapids stamp firm closes leaving unredeemed stamps. Michigan apple buyers struggle for barrels. Lapearl an eight year old Detroit lad bitten by rattlesnake. whisky remedy cited. Fitzsimmons Sharkey fight set for next Friday. Paris reports an upcoming visit by the evar arriving September 15.
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Chicago
Florence Almond
Philadelphia
Bureau of Statistics
Spain
Lord Roberts
Lord Wolseley
L. A. Smith
Gross Park
Oak Park
River Forest
Ills
M. Pichon
Peking
Legion of Honor
Archbishop Ireland
Holy See
Peter Lusion
Harvey, Ill
Chicago and
Grand Trunk
Charlevoix
Mich
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Northville
Detroit
Lapearl
Paris
Evar
Iowa Central to Sell Excursion Tickets at Low Rates
The Iowa Central Railway offers Home Visitors Excursions to Indiana Ohio and Louisville with fares under one fare for round trips. Tickets on sale Sept 3 10 and 27 valid for return passage thirty days from sale. Agents or Geo S Batty can provide limit dates timetables and details.
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Iowa Central
Clinton
Iowa
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Iowa Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Louisville
Geo. S Batty
Marshalltown
Washington
Des Moines
Columbus Junction Fair
Dist
Muscatine
Labor Day
Oskaloosa Fair
Iowa City
Wild West
Colorado Points
Homeseeker
Detroit
KPP
Yellowstone National Park
Paris
Old World
White Star Line
Red Star Line
International Transportation Co
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J. A. Miller
Stewart
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Warfel
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Capital
Eurplus
W. R. Jeffrey
Pres. A. Aero Vice Pres
Oas
J.T. Anderson
Ass't
Oast
Washington County
Washington, I
Busines
Ings Ban
A. Wurrs
Jos. Knox
O. M. Krom
Knox
First National Bank
Plage
Blair
A. H. Wallace
Jos Keck
C. B H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Fran:wart
J. ¥. Henderson
R. F. Riley
Smouse
Atlas of China
China
No. G. Farmer
OR &N. Ry
Stewart's Pharmacy
E. Dayton, Prop
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealers
the Good Citi
Zens League
Rev
M. E.church
Axel Kier
Gordonville
Cape Girardeau Co
Youtsey
Man
Gordon
Atlanta
New Orleans
John R. Gordon
Lord Roberta
London
War Office
Alan Hamilton
Oliphant Nek
Hamilton
Roodekopjes
Croosdile River
Rundle
Harrismith
John M. Stone
State Hospital For the Insane
Mount Pleasant
Frank Davidson
Frank Shearer
Bessie White
Kirkwood
Sil
Jennie Moher
Burlington
Will Moreland Howe
Lee Hamill
Keokuk
H. McVicher
Churchill
Kansas City
Florence Parrish
Car News Service
J. ‘Il’. Matthews
Harvey
Ainsworth
J. Clark
Mrs. Barnell
Nebraska
Mt Pleasant
St. James
Father Weil
Lady’s Cape
Journal
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
West
Daily Tribune
Monument Toon Raptores
Pat” Tebeau
Sheridan
Iowa Central Bulletin
F. E Stewart
Great Rock Island
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Off F. Dixon & Co
Washington City
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Venir Company
Keoku
B.f.dixon& Co
L. D. Robinson's
O. Solbric, Eit’ and Bicycle
Opes Ouse
Cam Ie
Phiadelphia
Oo. KR. 1
P. RK. BR
DES Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
N. W
O. B&q
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
R & N RY
Towa
Mason City Mail
Sun
St. Paul
Peoria Mail
Marshall O&n
JN Tittemore
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