Fighting parson Axtell seeks state barber license
Royal Oak figure J. J. Axtell known as the fighting parson testified before the state barbers board after an examination to gain permission to shave and cut hair. He started a barber shop with two cents, faced arrest for working without a license, then earned the board's praise with the best exam paper of thirty-five.
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PD. Troit
J. J. Axtell
Royal Oak
State Barbers’ Board
Axtell
Congregational Church of
Ministry
State Board of Barbers
Juror knows Sage biases Smith case juror admits prejudice
Venire man in the Lloyd J. Smith case says he knows Russell Sage and would be biased against the prisoner if Sage has connections with the defunct Chicago Elevator Co. The exchange leads to the juror being excused for cause.
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Chicago
Veniremen
Lloyd J. Smith
Russell Sage
Jay Gould
Starling
Diverse 19th Century News Items Across Demographics and Events
Dubuque population stands at 86207 versus 30311 in 1800. St Louis presbytery rejects creed revision. German Socialist congress backs free trade. In 1800s 52661 vessels totaling 34283 500 tons entered Chinese ports. Diaz to visit Maya war zone in Yucatan. French army maneuvers end with 97000 men reviewed by Loubet. Michael Jordan arrested for killing Louis Miller in Milwaukee. claims accident. Seedless apple prototype emerges described as anmeriox in claver to common varieties.
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Dubuque
St. Louis
Louis Miller
Milwaukee
Democrats Name Ticket At County Convention In Smouse Hall
The Democratic County Convention met at Smouse Hall with large turnout. Alex Miller chaired the call. Martin O Flarity named chair. Frank Chez became secretary and Sam Kellogg reading clerk. Delegates from all townships were reported. L J Kidwell and Clayton Neiswanger were chosen for clerk.
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Frank Chez
Richmond
Sam Kellogg
Smouse
Alex Miller
Democratic County Central Committee
Martin O'Fianity
al Wray
O'Flarity
Committee On
L. J Kidwell
Brighton
Clayton Neiswanger
A. N. Alberson
Congressional candidate OConnell closes convention with speech
Mr. OConnell the candidate for congress in the First district attended the convention and gave a five minute closing speech predicting Bryan's election which drew loud applause. He announced he will speak in the city the last of next month.
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Arnold Washington Township
Jas
Swick City—st Ward
Arthur Mason
G.W. Griffith
BO Wets
W. M. Black
Joe Purvis
O'Connell
Congress
Funeral procession for late Wmn Oldfield by veterans unit
All former soldiers are asked to meet tomorrow at 1 30 PM to attend the funeral of the late Wmn Oldfield in a body. Veterans will assemble at the G A R hall and march to the Methodist church by order of the committee.
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Wmn Oldfield
G. A. R. Balls
Methodist Church
Surprise party mixup at Jobo Kubo home reported
The Journal notes a surprise party held last evening at Jobo Kubo's residence rather than at Jobo Comb's as initially claimed.
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Jobo Kubo
Jobo Comb
Powers declines the Utah Senate appointment
Judge O W Powers announces to the Associated Press that he will not accept the United States senate appointment by Acting Governor Aquila Nebeker. He cites the Quay case precedent and says he would be better used on the electoral ticket, not in a contested seat.
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Salt Lake
Associated Press
O. W. Powers
United States
Utah
Aquila Nebeker
Nebeker
Wells
Hammond
Quay
Burton
National Committee
Democratic Party
Indiana Democratic Plans for Oct. Convention
David B. Hill will not attend the National Association of Democratic clubs meeting in Indianapolis October 3 and 4. Myron L. D. King notes Hill cannot make two Indiana trips. Bryan likely speaks at Noblesville or Lebanon closing the club convention. Weaver starts a state tour next week focusing on the Ninth district. Senator Allen and Charles A. Towne also slated to speak in southern Indiana and with Roosevelt through Indiana and adjoining states.
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Indianapolis
David B. Hill
New York
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Myron LD. King
Hill
Indiana
Bryan
Noblesville
Lebanon
John Medert
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Charles A. Towne
Roosevelt
Five Missing After Barge Collision at St Clair River Entrance
A collision near the entrance to the St Clair River sank the barge Martin in tow of the Maurice P. Grover. Captain James Lawless and four others are missing. Gabriel Peterson and George Kyle were rescued. The Yuma struck the Martin near the fore rigging, sending both vessels down after the Fontana wreck.
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Port Huron
Mich
Martin
Maurice P. Grover
St. Clair River
Yuma
James Lawless
Lorain
William Ross
Toledo
Bacon
Cook
Gare
Gabriel Peterson
Cleveland
George Kyle
Grover
Fontana
LYNCHING ON SUSPICION IN PONCHATULA LA
Four African American men were lynched in Ponchatoula after burglaries were linked to a rising wave of break ins in Tangipahoa parish. Suspects were confined in a small jail before a mob selected Rollins Bowman Bickham and Elliott for death.
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Ponchatoula
Henry Hatfelder
Tangipahoa Parish
Isaiah Rollins
Nathaniel Bowman
George Bickham
Charles Elliott
Huntfelder
Cattle loads and hog shipments tied to state fair
J E B Adams returned from Chicago with cattle. J M Stewart Jr shipped a hog to Springfield Illinois for the state fair exhibit and left for Springfield via Crawfordsville. Russell of Keota visited L V Cocklin and returned home. Mrs Mary Mason and Mrs Bush of Ottawa Illinois left after visiting. Miss Mame Harding was a passenger for the city.
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J EB. Adams
Chicago
J. M. Stewart, Jr
Springfield
Ill
Stewart
Crawfordsville
Russell
Keota
L V. Cocklin
Mary Mason
Bush
Ottawa
Mame Harding
Cattle and horse sales report and local society notes
D R Munro and son with George Lewis arrived on the Firefly from Chicago selling eighty five head of cattle. Horses ranged 10 to 37 dollars at the stock yards sale, mules about 50 dollars. Mrs L P Jackson Mrs Statler and Miss Havet Texas Kepta passengers. Residents drove to Washington for the Democratic convention. Several local ladies splendidly improving. A Chester versus Wellman ball game planned. journal lists missing names among Wellman party attendees.
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D. R Munro
George Lewis
Chicago
Mr. Munro
L. P. Jackson
Statler
Miss Havet
Texas
Washington
S. Lewis
M. A Crayne
Chesley
J. B. Vansickle
Chester
Miss Field Announces New Shorthand Class Schedule
Miss Field will start a shorthand and typewriting class Monday September 24 from 4 to 6 pm and will offer either group or individual instruction during the day. Interested persons should call at Mrs Hood's to arrange a visit.
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Miss Field
Wanted and sale notices mix in old newspaper page
Numerous classified items offer house work jobs on farms and at home plus buy, rent, and sale notices. Entries include washing and ironing services, a piano for sale or rent, a girl for house work, room rentals, and an illustrated Calamity story offer with cheap prices. Also travel and land sale ads with low excursion rates and rail/ticket information.
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Journal Office
P. A. Lee
A. Lee
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrs
Lton & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John G. Farmer
Cédar Rapids
Deol
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T. B. Vogt
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Jake Bath
H. C. Horsey
East Side
Warfel
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Frank Rowers
L. D. Robinson
Rogers
L. D. Robinson's
Washington, Iowa
Jacob Doll
Breiter
Reverend Axtell
National” Party
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National Party
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Young's Hotel
Archibald M. Howe
Caffery
Louisiana
London
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Hess
W. P. Rice
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Iswanger
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O D. Huntley
Oregon
Office of Auditor
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H. A. McMillan
Bidwell
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Wellman, Ss
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Mart Stewart
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Lowell
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International Transportation Co
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Great Rock Island
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Bellville, Wood Co
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Washington Academy
College of Life
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Ther
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Sun
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Tistemore Geo . Batty
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