Day of '61 at the Star prompts local greetings
Local notes record visits and comings and goings in Grace Hill Davenport Richland Muscatine and Winfield. People include Ivan Rehmer Carol Forgey Margaret Safley Anna Fern Shinnabarger Lillian Wells J C Watson and Carrie Wells. Edward Wells sold a pacing colt to Andy Peterson and Mrs Ralph Cherry travels to Fort Morgan after her sister’s illness.
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The
Star
Ivan Rehmer
Grace Hill
Dave McKee
Davenport
H. M. Eicher
Carol Forgey
Richland
Carlton Wilson
Hot Springs
Ark
Margaret Safley
Cedar Rapids
Anna Fern
Shinnabarger
Muscatine
J. T. Matthews
Lillian Wells
Haskins
J. C. Watson
Carrie
Marion
Kan
Samuel Thompson
Edward Wells Friday
Winfield
Andy Peterson
Ralph Cherry
A. P. Ryan
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Elsie Smith
Doings of Congress End of Session Fails and Debates
Washington June 1 Special report notes near end of session with Republicans seeking White House guidance on measures delaying adjournment. Public buildings bill worth about 33 million passes Senate but faces White House scrutiny. Ship subsidy efforts fail. labor bills yield limited changes. Publicity bill falters after Crumpacker proposal. other bills on tariffs, postal savings, forests, waterways, Brownsville soldiers, and child labor die.
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Charles W. Arthur
Washington
Congress
Public
Senate
Cannon
John Sharp Williams
Treasury
House
Postal Savings Bank
Forest Reserves
Brownsville
District of Columbia
Negro escapes mob in church refuge after lynch drama
Fletcher Hutchinson fled a lynch mob by escaping through a rear church door as police argued with attackers at the front. Earlier, Hutchinson stabbed John Brand during a streetcar fight. mob violence threatened the church until sergeant Corwin and officers searched the building without finding him.
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Corwin
Missing Groom Carlson Carroll Searched By Relatives In Galesburg
Galesburg June 1 officers and relatives search for Carlysle Carroll twenty five who was to wed Miss Ott next Wednesday. Carroll an employee of McKinley Street Car company was well regarded in the community. He sought a doctor for tuberculosis symptoms but was found sound. Since then he has not been seen.
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Galesburg
Tfl
Carlysle Carroll
Ott
Carroll
McKinley Street Car Company
Woman Killed in Runaway Near Carmi
Mary Barnett was instantly killed and John Barnett seriously injured in a runaway accident at Thackeray while riding to town in a wagon. The horses became uncontrollable, the tragic event occurred June 1 in Carmi Illinois.
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Carmi
Thackeray
Mra
Mary Barnett
John Barnett
Standings and Scores From Major League Baseball
Chicago and other cities report standings for National and American leagues with game results. Highlights include Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg scoring details, plus multiple doubleheaders and daily totals across American and National associations and western circuits.
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Chicago
National
Pr. Wyse
Fox Chicard
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
York
St. Louis
St Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburg
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Weather Forecast for Iowa Today and Tomorrow in Washington DC
Special to the Evening Journal reports the forecast for Iowa. Expect probably showers tonight and Tuesday with a warmer night. The brief outlook notes variable precipitation and rising temperatures across the state.
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Washington, D.C
The
Evening Journal
Lula Lowe Dead in Brighton Obituary and Funeral
Lula Lowe, eldest daughter of Alfred and Hulda Lowe, died May 28 at thirteen years, seven months, and thirteen days. Her funeral was held at the Christian church Sunday at 2:30 pm, with Rev. C. C. Davis officiating. She was a frail yet bright student, baptized in January 1907, and a great great granddaughter of Revolutionary patriot Timothy Brown whose monument was unveiled in Washington.
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Brighton
Lula Lowe
Christian Church
C. C. Davis
Alfred and
Hulda Lowe
Kansas
Timothy Brown
Washington
Postmasters to Meet in Burlington Iowa
Fourth class postmasters from Lee Des Moines Henry Louisa and Washington counties will gather at the Burlington post office on Tuesday June 16 at 10 30 a m for a full day of sessions. Chas O Barry president of the Iowa State League of Postmasters will speak and Inspector Dickson in charge of the district is invited to attend along with other speakers.
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Iowa
Lee
Des Moines
Henry
Louisa
Washington
Burlington
Chas. O. Barry
Iowa State League of Postmasters
Inspector Dickson
Voting places listed for next Tuesday's primary election
The city wards designate polling sites: First ward City hall, Second ward Thos Chilcote's phonograph store, Third ward Iowa Gas and Electric Co. store, Fourth ward O F Haight's store. Location details provided for voters.
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Thos. Chilcote’s Phonograph
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
O. F. Haight's
20 All Star Colored Minstrel Show Next Week
Miss Ida Dupuis was a passenger for Keota Friday morning. Mrs. P. M. Powelson also rode to Keota for a day or two. Ray Reesink of Muscatine was an over Sunday visitor in the city and leaves for Morning Sun. Mrs. Ella Smith of Chicago will arrive Wednesday evening for a visit at the J. G. Hise home. Her husband Gus Smith is expected Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will be remembered by many as former residents.
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All Star Colored Minstrel Show
Ida Dupuis
Keota
P. M. Powelson
Ray Reesink
Muscatine
Ella Smith
Chicago
J. G. Hise
Gus Smith
Wait for Heinz Bros. show and local notices
Local items note Heinz Bros. June 2 to 6, prices on ham and bacon at Royal, and travel plans. Farther entries list passengers to Spirit Lake Iowa Muscatine Keota and Iowa City, plus visits from area residents. Local ads promote Great Western Dip and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Kendall Seeks County Recorder Nomination in June Primaries
Hugh L. Kendall announces candidacy for the office of county recorder, subject to Republican voters in the county at the June 2 primaries. The notice is filed under the county campaign listings.
Nomination Papers Filed for County Treasurer
A candidate states he has filed nomination papers for the County Treasurer US primary seeking Republican support. If nominated and elected, he pledges to provide the best public service possible. Signed by QO. T. Smith.
Candidate for County Treasurer Nomination Seeks Republican Support
A nomination listing states the candidate seeks the county Republican primary support to be held on June 2. The entry names J. A. McCoy as the individual running for the office.
County Treasurer Candidate Letter by J G Hise
J G Hise writes on the Republican ticket for county treasurer and asks for support. He states appreciation for votes and signs respectfully.
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J. G. Hise
Reynolds Seeks Republican Nomination for County Clerk
For County Clerk of Court candidate for the office of clerk of the district court subject to the will of the Republican voters of this county at the primaries to be held June 2 1908 H T Reynolds.
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H. T. Reynolds
Clerk of District Court Candidacy Announcement
John B. Wilson announces his candidacy for clerk of the district court in the Republican primary on June 2. He states the decision rests with Republican voters.
Eckerman Seeks Republican Support for District Clerk Post
G S Eckerman announces candidacy for district court clerk and asks Republican voters for support at the upcoming primaries.
Candidate for county recorder in June Republican primaries
A candidate declares intention to seek the office of county recorder, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June primaries.
Minnie R Conner for County Superintendent Initiative
County voters face a choice in the Republican primary on June 2 as Minnie R Conner runs for the office of County Superintendent subject to party decision.
County superintendent candidate on Republican primary ballot
A candidate for Superintendent of Schools announces candidacy subject to the Republican primary decision on June 2. The note specifies preparation for the county post and mentions the upcoming primary.
Doolittle Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Margaret Doolittle declares herself a candidate for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools in Washington County, stating the race is subject to the will of Republican voters.
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Washington County
Margaret Doolittle
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A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N.Y
S. M. Wheeler
Tuscarora St
Addison, N. Y
A. W. Chase
J. E. Lemmon, Bruggist
Iewa
South Dakota
Geo. Peck
DP. A. Chalmers
Ing
SOL Rich & CO
East Side Square
Hanna-Payne
Frye
Maine
Post Office
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Danbury Hatters
Capitol
House Committee
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Dineen
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Association
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Columbus
Indianapolis
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Denver
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Sioux City
Pueblo
Lincoln
Minneapolis -Milwaukee
Phoenix Building
the Home Tea CO
Fred Brazel
Mor
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Nature
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
J. J. McKeone
Heinz Bros
the Royal
S. W. Shannon
Spirit Lake
R. H. Walker
Chas. Harley
West Chester
J. C. Laird
Ainsworth
Maggie Foster
Iowa City
R. S. White
Opal
Crawfordsville
Geo. W. Stewart
County Recorder
Hugh L. Kendall
QO. T. Smith
J. A. McCoy
John
Wilson
Eod
G. S. Eckerman
Howard Benn
Minnie R. Conner
Cora E. Porter
Fairfield
Ino. Shields & Son
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
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