Keister Funeral Set After Sudden Local Death
William Preston Keister aged 69 died suddenly at his farm from a heart failure while working in a barn. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his brother A N Keister’s Heights residence with interment at City cemetery. He leaves wife Sarah Elizabeth Stafford, three daughters, parents, and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Preston Keister
Scotia Oty
Ohio
Sarahlizabeth Stafford
Kvyje Wade
Winnie Lake
Wilma ‘Erne
Peter Keister
The
Heights
A. N. Keister
J. H. Keating
J.P. Rune
Des Moines
Meights
City Cemetery
Cold Wave Predicted As Chicago Prepares
Special weather bulletin from Chicago Wisconsin reports a sharp cold spell with a thirty degree temperature drop by tomorrow morning. The advance warning notes a drastic chill expected to impact residents and city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Evening Journal
Minister Fights Off Attack After Public Sermon
Philip defended himself in a narrow court when a masked assailant sprang from the shadows and tried to seize him. He wrestled the man to the ground, freed himself, and kept the assailant subdued until help could come, later offering water as the man regained consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Publishing Co
Philip
Christ
Ile
Uncertain stranger confronts Philip after attack on road
In a tense exchange, Philip helps a bewildered man to his feet and conducts a startling conversation. The page also contains a Chicago Board of Trade roundup with quotes on wheat corn oats pork lard and livestock, plus local school district financials and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philtip
Philip
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Texas
Muller's Iron Rich Estate Tangles Carnegie Deal
Johann Mueller, died in a Duluth alms house, left a pine land parcel now rich in iron ore. A clergyman foreclosed and sold half the property to Carnegie for 200000 dollars, with another half held for 100000. Now heirs and other claimants contest the estate in probate amid a looming courtroom battle over title and the Carnegie option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Duluth
Minn
Johann Mueller
Mueller
America
United States
Ciy
Carnegie Steel
Carnegie Steel Company
Mixed World News and Local Incidents Reported
A diverse set of brief items notes a train thug Lou Curry killed in Dodson Missouri, elections in South Mayo Ireland, a Goebel memorial setback in Kentucky, an Edinburgh degree for Miss Ormerod, Cripsi restored sight, Persian neutrality comments by General Aga, John Shortall appealing to senators, cattle in stock cars delay protest, William II hearing a play hissed in Berlin, and a unknown man found dead near Trazelhurst Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Curry
Dodson
South Mayo
Ireland
Michael Davitt
John McBride
South Africa
United States
Kentucky
Goebel
University of Edinburgh
Micanor A. Ormerod
Crispi
General Aga
Aris
Russia
Persia
John G. Shortall
Cullom
Mason
Congress
William
Berlin
Trazelhurst
Wis
St. Paul
Washington seeks site for new Normal school in Iowa
A motion for reconsideration is filed as Washington pushes for a new Normal school location in Iowa. She argues for a Southeastern Iowa site centered on Ames, noting population, road access, and regional balance to serve four state regions with eventual additional schools in the southwest and northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ames
Iowa
Norreal
Notice of School Election in Washington Iowa 1900
The annual meeting of the electors of the Independent District of Washington in Washington county Iowa will be held at Firemen's Hall in Washington on March 12 1900 from 1 pm to 6 pm for electing two directors and a treasurer. J W Morrow will preside. A separate item notes Ollie White and sister visiting Keota. The son of Will King in East Washington is ill with pneumonia and Nannie Stapp returned to Cotter for Sunday.
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Sam Schulty
Iowa Street
Jobin Birney
The
Reet
Harry Keister
Shell Rock
Buvler County
Independent School
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Morday
J. W. Morrow
E.g
Will King
East
Kenosha
Wis
Twin Lakes
Combination of Combines Unfolds Across Iron and Steel
A Wheeling dispatch reports a planned union of iron and steel interests with about 1 billion dollars in capital. The project lists American Tin Plate, National Steel, American Hoop and Wire, and National Steel Sheet among others, with one large competitor unnamed for now. The organizers, including W T Graham and Judge Moore, envision a single all encompassing trust of iron and steel properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Iron and Steel Industries
American Tin Plate Company
National Steel Company
American Hoop and Wire Company
National Steel Sheet Company
W. T. Graham
Judge Moore
Chicago
Trusts to Control Nation’s Iron and Steel Industry Revealed
A confidential informant outlines a plan to form separate trusts for trades then merge them into a single giant iron and steel trust totaling about one billion dollars. Major interests like Carnegie and Standard Oil were said to be difficult, with remaining trust aims concentrating control away from those powers. Temporary officers would be chosen by the Sheet Steel trust as consolidation progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Iron and Steel
Sheet Steel Trust
John A. Topping
W. T. Graham
Tin Plate Trust
Painting and Paper Hanging Services Ad Offer
Sam with years of experience offers painting and paper hanging in the wearest and best manner with reasonable prices. He can bring samples and sell you paper direct. Call or phone 93 WANTED Agents for Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
D. L Moody
W. R. Moody
Ira D. Sankey
Life
the Dominion Company
Dept. J
Chicago
Harvey and Warfel Bakery Lunch Offerings Ad
Har vy & Warfel promotes bakery line products and public meals with emphasis on low prices and better service. The ad highlights dine in meals and lunches as a core offering. It stresses reputation and customer satisfaction as key selling points.
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W. Preston Keister
the Heights
Mr. Johnson
Model Bakery
Johnson
Bell
Civic Hotel
Mary Showens
East Washington
Oscar Zimmerman
Monmouth Sr
John W. Morton
DeGalleford
Keota
C E Dayton
P. E O. Society
Manila
Dr. Jenkins
ORSC
the Ghuchlon
Pal Lp
Sivong
Charles M. Sheldon
Robert Hardy
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
St. Louis
Sbe
Milwaukee Grain Milwaukee
Detroit Grain
Detroit
City School Financial Statement
Cass ‘Ite Ven
Dulidinies Lane
Honda
Walther Beamer & Co
Phiamblag
Garthwait & Co
Jdot Alberson & Co
Willer Mfg. Co
Venebilnds
Fura
Wallace School Oaks
Sewer High School
New Pal
A. H. Wallace
J. W. Moron
Chicago Grain and Produce
School House Fund
Galva & Sheer
Muller
Ollie White
Nannie Stapp
Cotter
Iron and Steel Alliance
Newcastle
Del
Walter Jones
William Ross
Ross
Jones
Senate
Postmasters
Michigan
Eugene T. Slayton
Lapeer
Indiana
F. M. McDowell
Winaimac
F. T. Miles
Salem
E. C. Keck
Postoffice
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Nicola
Harmon
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
S. E. Washington
East Side Restaurant
Bo, Ie
Ste
Anual
IUWA
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