Iowa Sheriffs to sue over unpaid deputy salaries plan
Webster City Iowa. The Iowa Sheriffs association plans to sue nearly every county for unpaid deputy salaries spanning five years. The Fayette county ruling that deputies with one deputy should be paid by the county under certain conditions forms the basis for possible statewide action. Sheriff Thompson of this city attends the state meeting in Davenport.
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Webster City
Iowa Sheriffs’ Association
Iowa
Fayette County
State Sheriffs’ Association
Fayette
Supreme Court
State Association of Sheriffs
Thompson
Davenport
Hamilton County
Holden to Kansas Head of Agricultural School
Morning side college seeks Sioux City presidency while Kansas State college may be led by a member of the Town State college faculty. Dr O H Cessna and P G Holden are floated as top candidates with strong qualifications but both are urged to stay.
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Agricultural School
Ames
Morningside College
Sioux City
Kansas State College
Town State College
O. H. Cessna
P. G. Holden
Horse's Tail Torn From Horse At Nevada Farm
A peculiar accident occurred at the H C Lowery farm southeast of town when Cecil Mullen driving Homer White's team near the threshing machine fought flies. A horse's tail was torn off by the belt, the horse ran away, tipping the wagon and throwing Mullen who suffered notable bruises but no broken bones. He was brought home and is recovering.
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Nevada
H. C. Lowery
Cecil Mullen
Homer White
Mullen
Ile
To Compel Saloon To Go Dubuque
Joseph Needham files affidavits in multiple suits against May or Schunk alleging H A Schunk liquor house lies within 300 feet of the Christian Science church despite the city law. The case notes two nearer liquor sellers and recalls Schunk’s past electoral wins over Needham.
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Dubuque
Joseph Needham
Schunk
H. A. Schunk
Christian Science Church
Needham
Auto For Every Citizen In Ortonville Des Moines
Ortonville in Dallas county claims an automobile for every family and a seat for every citizen in a touring car. The town is not single family, as there are three families living there and every car is of the touring variety.
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Des Moines
Ortonville
Dallas County
Iowa
Dubuque Saloon Closures Follow Agitation
In Dubuque activity over the liquor issue is causing an estimated 25 saloons to quit as October nears. With 175 operating in the county, proprietors expect tax and legal pressures under the Benson mulct decree to close more venues. Eichhorn and Bechtel announce retirement, quitting next month near a school within 300 feet, as injunctions proceed and attorneys ready to assist.
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Dubuque
Mulci
A. P. Gibbs
Eichhorn & Bechtel
Ptomaine Poisons Children in Keokuk Ice Cream
Seven Keokuk children plus other family members fell ill from tainted ice cream served during a Hamilton visit. Dr. Hughes aided a dozen in total as adults and children endured ptomaine poisoning. Families involved include A. S. Cooper and George Cooper of Hamilton, with a Burlington family en route to Texas also affected.
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Hughes
A. S. Cooper
Hamilton
George Cooper
Burlington
Texas
Blackmail Charge Binds Ira Danger in Iowa Town
Ira Danger of Owasa faces federal charges after a Fort Dodge ground jury indicted him on mailings to Thomas Berry of Hampton. The letters claimed Berry’s son in law, Thomas Walker, had alienated Danger’s wife and demanded $250 to prevent disclosure, with Danger posting bond at $500.
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Ira Danger
Owasa
Ft. Dodge
Danger
Thomas Berry
Hampton
Berry
Thomas Walker
Jeweler Eckert Found Dead Near South Amana
Marengo reports jeweler Hol Eckert, a prominent local figure and car enthusiast, was found dead near South Amana. Officials say death by his own hand is suspected after a period of ill health. He leaves a wife and several young children.
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Marengo
Hol Eckert
South Amana
Mount Pleasant Youth Injured After Oats Load Fall
Leo Smith, a 15 year old from Mount Pleasant, fell from a load of oats and sustained a broken shoulder blade with severe bruising. The incident occurred at the farm site and he received prompt medical attention.
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Mount Pleasant
Leo Smith
Cramps Cause Drowning in Cedar River Tragedy
Waterloo reports 19 year old Russell Mumper drowned while bathing in the Cedar River south of town. He was a strong swimmer but cramps overtook him before aid could reach him.
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Waterloo
Russell Mumper
Cedar River
Here
Boy Nearly Swallowed in Grain Pit Rescue at Ogden
A son of Jacob Hearst of Ogden was nearly pulled into a grain elevator neck-deep as grain sucked him in. Workmen heard his cries and rescued him just in time from the dangerous pit.
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Deagh
Boone
Jacob Hearst
Ogden
No Room for Sentiment in Baseball of Today
Essay argues sentiment has no place in modern baseball and harms performance. It recalls Freddie Payne’s 17 inning game and Hartsel’s reaction, plus Moriarity Chesbro incident, claiming focus and mental edge drive winning teams. No sentiment, only competitive fire sustains the game.
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Philadelphia
Freddie Payne
Topsy Hart
Tigers
O’leary
Connie Mack
Bonehead
Rube Waddell
Hartsel
George Moriarity
Cleveland
Jack Chesbro
Crawford
Sam
Moriarity
Leever of Pirates Known as One of Baseball's Greatest Twirlers
The Pittsburg Pirates pitcher Lucky Leever, called the schoolmaster, stands as a legendary figure with a .661 career winning percentage. In his eleventh season with the Pirates since 1898, Leever remains the only pre-Dreyfuss era Pirate still on the team, after a career marked by nearly two thirds of his games won each season and a 164-81 record through his time with the club.
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Lucky Leever
Goshen
Leever
Buccaneers
Richmond
Pirates
Dreyfuss
Colonels
Alliterative All-Stars in the American Association
A playful column notes how batting averages inspire an alliteration based team idea for the American Association. Letters from A to W are mapped to players and positions, suggesting imaginative lineups with names like Beckley Brashear Bush Burke and Wood Wilson West, plus various Mcs and Wrigleys.
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American Association
Beckley
Brashear
Bush
Burke
Brown
Bateman
Barbeau
Beville
Brandom
Pat Cook
Coulter
Congalton
Carr
Carlisle
Cross
Clark
Crisp
Curtis
McCormick
McChesney
McCarthy
Hughes
Howley
Hall
Hitt
Hopkins
Hayden
Hallman
Harley
Hugh Hill
Hopke
Hitchman
A. A
Wood
Wilson
West
Wakefield
Woodruff
Welday
Wisser
Otto Williams
Clyde Williams
Zeke Wrigley
Weddie Wheeler
Wrigley
Adoption of Shin Guards by Bresnahan and Clarke
Roger Bresnahan and Nig Clarke lead major league catchers in adopting shin guards. Both are known for their hard work and aggressive play, making them more prone to injuries. The guards may slow the game slightly when put on or removed, but are seen as sensible protection for durable, active players.
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Roger Bresnahan
New Nap Tom Raftery Joins Lajoie’s Ring of Fire
Lajoie strengthens his squad with outfielder Tom Raftery the latest Nap. His past season shows blistering basestealing, 96 caught cushions? correction: 96 stolen bases. He swiped 80 in 120 games at Charleston 8 C and 18 more in 41 games at Portland Ore. after being sold by Charlestown. He hit .301 at Charleston and .295 at Portland.
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Lajoie
Tom Raftery
Ty Cobb
Hans Wagner
Raftery
Charleston
8. C
Portland
Ore
Trio of Cy Youngs Captivates Baseball Fans
The Three Twins, Cy Young II of the Pittsburgs and Cy Young III of the Boston Nationals, along with Cy Young I of the Boston Americans, are Denton Irving and Harley. Fans are urged to remember their first names in this era of famed pitchers.
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Cy Young
Boston Americans
Cy Young II
Pittsburgs
Cy Young III
Boston Nationals
Denton
Irving
Harley
Umpire's Burden and Baseball Trades Highlight Season
Veteran umpiring comes under fire as players and fans spar over calls while Tim Hurst argues for understanding and caution. The piece follows Jake Stahl’s volatile path through Boston, Washington, Chicago and New York, plus Des Moines Western league moves for Center Fielder Arthur Bader and Third Baseman Nelhoff in a reshaped rosters snapshot.
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Arthur Bader
Nelhoff
Des Moines
Comiskey
Bader
Artie Hofman
Nelthoff
Frank Selee
New Mexico
Pueblo
Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa
Formerly listed as Interne Hospital State University of Iowa with contact lines at 461 Black for the house and 263 Black for the office, Atlantic.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Atlantic
Wills drawn and probated and probate practice noted
Wills drawn and probated with reports filed for administrators and guardians and appointments secured. Probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted by Atlantic.
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