Sues for a Million in Wells Estate Case
Samuel Bute of Stanhope wins a Grundy County court ruling sustaining his nearly thirty year old claim against the estate of late George Wells. Wells, an Independence area magnate, built a vast Grundy Kossuth and Emmet county landholdings. Bute, a rural carrier, pursued the claim after Wells died, with the court’s decision expected soon as he nears sixty-five.
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Samuel Bute
Gav. Well
Webster City
Grundy County
Grundy Center
Ransien
Independence
Wells
George Wells
Bute
Stanhope
F Wells
Ells
Louisiana Lot Aries
Iowa
Kossuth
Wells Durig
Iman
Sioux City Gas seeks election to repeal purchase clause
Sioux City Gas and Electric company files grievance claiming no market for its bonds due to a franchise clause. It asks for repeal of the purchase clause in section 7 of the ordinance and calls for a special election on November to decide the issue.
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Sloux City Gas Company
Ioux City
Sioux City Gas and Electric Comny
Dubuque Board Approves Bond Levy Plan
The Dubuque board of supervisors passes a resolution to levy a mill tax to take up $125,000 in outstanding bonds for city hall construction. Bonds due in five years carry 4 percent interest. The move aims to retire them quickly to save interest, with about $10,000 yearly capacity.
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Dubuque
Pubuque
Bomd
Supervis
Frmill
Gas Wrecks Bank Vault in Arlington
Miller Brooks, vice president of State Bank, opened a vault door when a gas jet ignited and exploded. The blast knocked him senseless and caused significant bank damage. A nearby worker was badly burned and rushed to hospital for injuries.
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Arlington
Miller Brooks
J. W. Brooks
State Bank
Young Ks
Woman Donates Ten Thousand to College Fund
Mrs. Martha G Has ef of this city mailed a check for 10,000 to Grinnell College to support its raised fund. Mr. Haskell lies among pioneer members of the Congregational church and notes the contribution as part of the community effort.
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Jort Dodge
Martha G. Hasef
Iowa Eye
Grinnell
Haskell
Congregational Church
Saloons in Dubuque Close Early Under Dry Law
The Dubuque area enacted earlier closing rules with saloons in the county shutting by 10 pm. Most establishments complied, many boarded up to meet the law as a first for the city since licenses were due last quarter.
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Dubuque
Robber Pleads Guilty in Slater Post Office Case
Des Moines circuit court records show George Neal confessed to part in the Slater post office robbery. He gave a false name, claimed an unknown accomplice, and said the partner resided in Wisconsin. Neal is jailed awaiting federal court in Des Moines November 17, with bond set at 2000 dollars. Deputy Bidwell pursues the second robber, possibly in Omaha, aided by federal agents.
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U. S
Des Moines
McArthur
United States Court
George Neal
Slater
Neal
Wisconsin
Federal Court
United States
Bidwell
Omaha
Slater Post Office
Madrid
Byers Argues the Case on Mulct Law Enforcement
Attorney General Byers argued in district court on October 3 against County Attorney Kuhlemeier in the case to remove him from office in Burlington. The demurrer claimed the law did not require enforcement of the mulct law, only tax collection. Byers asserted the law makes the county attorney responsible for observance, promising enforcement to the letter and indicating future prosecutions of saloon keepers not yet under the law. Judge Smyth presided and will rule after considering Burlington’s mulct law situation.
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Kuhlemeier
Burlington
Byers
C.K. Lennat
Smyth
Waverly Considers 30000 Dollar Bond Issue for Utilities
The Waverly city council seeks a 30000 dollar bond authorization to rebuild electric light and water plants after last week's fire. A special election is required with a petition of half the voters, about 1000 signatures. 600 signed on the first day and the rest are expected. The city owns the utilities.
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Waterloo
Waverly
Police Seek Eight Hour Day in Sioux City
Sioux City police seek an eight hour day after filing with the police committee and city council. A committee led by Chief John Dineen met with Mayor W. G. Leary and Aldermen Hanlon and Kirby to discuss the move. The board of police and fire commissioners controls the matter, while patrolmen consider longer beats to achieve reform from their current twelve hour schedule.
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Sioux City
Shriners Attend Charter Presentation at New Sioux City Temple
The charter ceremony for the youngest United States Shrine temple Ahn Bekr, Order of the Mystic Shrine, featured Edmund I Alderman Imperial Potentate presenting the charter. Shriners from across the state and neighboring South Dakota and Nebraska joined attendees.
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New Temple
Sioux City
Ahn- Bekr
Order of the Mystic Shrine
United States
Edmund I
South Dakota
Nebraska
Albrook Nominated for District Judge by Republican Convention
C E Albrook of Hardin county was nominated to replace Judge W D Evans who resigned to join the supreme bench. After a long three way fight with Boeye of Tomi county and Peterson of Wright, Albrook won on the twelfth ballot by 80 to 15 and the nomination was later made unanimous.
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Hampton
C. E. Albrook
Hardin County
W. D. Evans
Albrook
Boeye
Tomi County
Peterson
Wright
The Value of Work and Self-Discipline
A reflective piece argues that work defines success and character, noting that pleasure often wins over duty. It cites Tom Sawyer’s fence story and warns against overworking for hollow prizes, suggesting joy in labor comes most to those who endure toil without reward.
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Tom Sawyer
A Rural Tale With Strawed Trade and Sermons
An elderly farmer’s wife sells eggs and corn at home while quarrelling with her husband over profits. Neighbors, a visiting preacher, and a clergyman friend offer light humor about readiness, honest work, and moral reflections amid rustic life.
Unusual Records Mark American Association Season
The American Association season produced many freak records and remarkable feats. Notable moves include Lou Durham’s rebound with Indianapolis and a future Giants deal, Clyde Goodwin’s metamorphosis with Columbus, and Vinegar Bill Earle Hassick’s rise with the Blues. Seven doubleheaders and lavish no hit chances highlight a season of astonishing play and players advancing to the majors.
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American Association
Louisville
Louiee Durham
Lou
Durham
Carr
Indianapolis
New York Giants
Clyde Goodwin
Kansas City
Columbus
C. Goodwin
Earle Hssick
St. Paul
Bill
Blues
A. A
Oscar Kinlock Swan
Baseball
Hall of Fame
Duckey
Rube Marquard
Brush
McGraw
Joe Wood
Monte Cross
Dame Fortune
O’brien
Prep School for Umpires
Umpires have endured unprecedented abuse from players managers owners the press and fans this season. The article argues for a prep school for all aspirants before they appear on the field with credentials to ensure proper conduct.
Dependence Shifts to Coach Under New Football Rules
The article argues that under revised football rules success will hinge more on coaching than on players. Coaches must tailor plans to their teams, develop kickers and passers, and expect inventive players ready for emergencies, as defenses press teams to adapt beyond fixed signals and traditional plays.
Phillies Manager Murray Gains Popularity and Boardroom Attention
The Phillies under Manager Murray show faster play and pennant-race impact in both seasons. His leadership draws strong fan support and team respect as he tightens discipline and commands top effort from star players like McQuillen Grant Doolan Knabe Osborne and Foxen.
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New York Highlanders
Boston Americans
Cincinnati Club
Phillies
Murray
McQuillen
Grant
Mike Doolan
Jersey City
Knabe
Osborne
Foxen
Philadelphia
Left handed pitchers struggle in 1908 season recap
The 1908 season marks a rare slump for left handed pitchers in the American League. Kilian of Detroit leads with 18 wins in 19 starts, while Rube Waddell has 15 victories and nine losses. Dec White, Eddie Plank, Burchell, Altrock, Graham, Burns, Tannehill, Patten, Hess, Siever, and Latimore all show varied results and many faced control and depth issues. Connie Mack tried Krause as Wad dell’s successor before sending him to the Tri-State league. Cleveland and Detroit also dealt with disappointments and farmed players for the next season.
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Killian
Detroit
Rube” Waddell
Dec” White
Eddie Plank
Burchell
Boston
Nick Altrock
Washington
St. Louis
Graham
Ed Siever
Hess
Cleveland
Bill Lattimore
Gladstone Graney
Will Hess
Murray Signs One More Season With Philadelphia Club
William J. Murray, manager of the Philadelphia National League team, has signed to guide the club for another season. The news pleases thousands of followers who had seen reports Murray might change clubs, as three clubs had been keen to secure him.
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William J.murray
Philadelphia
Murray
Hans Wagner Focused On Checks Not Hits For Pirates
Hans Wagner says he does not chase base hits and cares only about steady paychecks and the team's progress toward first place. He emphasizes he wants the Pirates to have the best season percentage and to avoid bankruptcy court.
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Hans Wagner
Hans
Pirates
Pittsburg
Dreyfus Warns NY Pennant Would Ruin Matthewson
Barney Dreyfus says New York winning the pennant would ruin Christy Matthewson through overwork. The season notes show two Hebrew players in the American League, Petty of St. Louis and Atz of Chicago, as the only others.
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Barney Dreyfus
New York
Matthewson
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