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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

6

Treaty liquor case to test state control over shipped alcohol

W Bilderback, traveling salesman for Hillier liquor house in Omaha, faces trial on a Cass County Iowa indictment arguing that a recent U S Supreme Court decision allows states to regulate liquor sales within their borders and forbid taking orders for liquor in dry states. Bilderback posted 600 cash bond and the case is pressed as a statewide test.

Iowa Atlantic Bilderback Hillier Liquor House Oman Goodspeed Cassounty United States Supreme Court South Dakota Goodspeed J United States ‘Court

Apple Raising Pays In Iowa Orchard Revenue

Mason City reports Frank Trigg of Rockford with a four acre apple orchard using scientific care yields strong marketable crops. This ten year old orchard, planted mostly in Wealthy and Patten Greenings, produced 900 barrels this year and grossed about $1,200, averaging $50 per acre.

Mason City Frank Trigg Rockford

Bulk Sales Law Upheld in Nebraska Goods Case

Sioux City creditors win ruling sustaining their claims against Gilbertson Bros goods once in Lime Grove Nebraska. Judge E B Weatherby of Norfolk declares bulk sales law constitutional in its first test, a decision seen as vital for Sioux City wholesalers selling large quantities in Nebraska.

Sioux City Gilbertson Bros Lime Grove Neb E. B. Weatherby Norfolk Nebraska

Prairie fires cause heavy farm damage and fires burn hay

Prairie fires damaged corn fields hay fences and burned about 100 tons of hay on McAuley Bros John Andrews and William Frezee properties across thirty acres of corn. Wind spread flames from Milwaukee section force right of way origin. Des Moines hotel raid case claims police actions absolve hotel owners of liability.

Nora Siprings McAuley Bros John Andrews William Frezee McAuleys Milwaukee Des Moines Howe Phillip Charlemom

Iowa Aggies Stock Judging Team Wins Again at Royal Show

The State College stock judging team captured the team prize at the American Royal Live Stock show in Kansas City for the second time in two years. If successful again next year the award trophy will be placed in permanent possession of the state college. Three individuals won other prizes in addition to the team honor.

Iowa Aggies Ames State College Kansas City

Seventy Strikers Return to Work in Marshalltown Shops

Seventy men who had joined a strike at the Iowa Central shopmen resumed work in Marshalltown. More would have returned if available, with many strike breakers quitting early. Within days, employers will be union men and shops will run with greatly increased forces, day and night shifts.

Marshalltown Peel Iowa Central

Typhoid Tied to Milk in Fairfield Outbreak

Dr Albert reports Fairfield epidemic likely started by milk and ice cream from Trailfield area. State board of health will hear his twenty first quarterly findings. Between sixty and seventy five cases reported two weeks ago as investigation continues. July to September shows tuberculosis leading examined diseases.

Albert Fairfield Town City Trailfield Henry Albert State Board of Health Dr. Albert

Tama Indians Win Government Cannot Compel School Attendance

In federal court Judge Reed ruled in a habeas corpus case by Tama reservation Indians that the government lacks authority to remove children from parents to send them to Toledo schools or to arrest and imprison refusing parents. The decision also holds Muckwakis own land in fee simple, not a reservation, barring government jail construction. a complete victory with wide precedent.

Cedar Rapids Reed Tama Reservation Toledo

Davenport Fire Destroys Elevator and Syrup Warehouse

A blaze on the 14th destroyed elevator B of Rothschilds Grain in Davenport, with $75,000 loss insured. Nearby Glucose company warehouse with thousands of syrup barrels burned, valued at $15,000. Mueller Lumber Co. suffered $10,000 in lumber loss. Total combined bill exceeds $100,000. cause of fire unknown.

Lumber Co Davenport Rothschilds Grain Company Glucose Company Mueller Lumber Company

Milk Quenched Big Farm Fire at Rugg Farm

Milk was used to extinguish a blaze at the C. P. Rugg farm south of Waterloo. Many gallons were poured on corn cribs and buildings and contents were saved. A barn and several sheds burned, killing nine horses, seven calves, and one cow. Much machinery and grain were destroyed. Loss over $3,000 with $2,000 insured.

C. P. Rugg Waterloo

Denounce Druggists Move to Prosecute Nefarious Liquor Trade

A Dubuque meeting of twenty five retail druggists denounced selling liquor for beverage and pledged assistance to prosecutions of offenders. The group will no longer bear the burden of the wrongs by a few members and aims to reorganize to avoid the scandal. Sioux City sees a staffing shakeup as Frank L Wirick resigns after six years as secretary of the Interstate livestock fair due to ill health. Joe Morton, longtime secretary of the O’Brien county fair at Sheldon, is named as probable successor.

Dubuque Sioux City Fair Sioux City Frank L. Wirick Interstate Livestock Fair Il Health Wirick Joe Morton O’brien Sheldon

Mason City Wins Davenport In Headquarters Vote

The Modern Brotherhood of America chose Mason City as its headquarters over Des Moines by about two to one. Davenport was another candidate in the contest.

Mason City Davenport Brotherhood of America Des Moines

Plan Big Power Plant at Palisades Cedar Rapids

W G Das and Isaac B Smith of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway and Light Co announced the purchase of Cedar River water power rights at the Palisades six miles below Cedar Rapids. A 20 foot dam will generate 50 000 horsepower with an electric line planned to Palisades and Mount Vernon.

Cedar Rapids W. G. Das Isaac B. Smith The Iowa City Railway and Light Company Cedar River Palisades Mount Vernon

Cleveland's Clever Twirler Adde Joss No-Hit Victory

Addie Joss of Cleveland pitched a no hit no run game against the Chicago White Sox near season's end. Only 27 batters faced him, no baserunner reached first, no Chicago runner touched a base, and no errors supported the effort. The feat matches Cy Young's record against the Athletics and is deemed unbeatable for now.

Addie Joss Chicago White Sox Cleveland Chicago Cy” Young Boston Philadelphia Athletics

Close Race for Pennant in the Minor Leagues

The pennant races across multiple minor leagues ended in dramatic final games. Nashville beat New Orleans by a shutout in the Southern league, Sioux City topped Omaha in the Western league with a Ducky Holmes home run, Indianapolis edged Louisville in the American Association, Baltimore edged Providence in the Eastern league by 12, Springfield beat Hartford by five in the Connecticut league, and Springfield swept Decatur to win the Three I league by four points.

Nashville New Orleans Sioux City Omaha Indianapolis Louisville Providence Baltimore Springfield Hartford Decatur Lubs Memphis Wee Shope Sour Mobi Saeeuesar Little Rock Denver Pueblo Cae Des Moines Aon American "Association Peees Svesepene Columbus Toledo St Pacido Resessurrida Weenesseveeenveel Aabbesvevensons Newark Eere Bereesseer Buffalo Wereeseaes Montreal Toronto Ermaeee Jersey City Cesseveevseeees Rochester New Haven Clinton Central Association Waterloo Burlington Quincy Keokuk Aee Jacksonville

Swarthmore Plans Return to Football Under Crowell

Swarthmore College to resume football after abolishing the sport last year. Walter Crowell, former Swarthmore quarterback, is engaged to coach the class teams with plans for regular games next year.

Swarthmore College Walter Crowell Swarthmore

Big Eastern colleges seek quarterback candidates

The article surveys major eastern colleges facing a quarterback shortage for the coming season. Princeton relies on Capt Eddie Dillon, Yale must replace Tad Jones and Dines, Harvard searches with three candidates Brown Cutler Sprague, and Penn Cornell weigh aging veterans Kennath Gardiner Caldwell. The shift emphasizes the evolving requirements for the position.

Princeton Tigers Eddie Dillon Dillon Yale Tad’ Jones Dines Blues Hopkins Bingham Wheaton Philbin Harvard Newhall Jones Cambridge G. G. Brown Cutler Sprague Daly Cornell Pennsylvania Kennath Philadelphia Hee Gardiner Caldwell Mount Pleasant Carlisle

Football notes on Yale Oregon Princeton and Navy coaching

Yale’s Bob Forbes seeks a western title at Oregon while Princeton’s Johnny Poe and Capt H L Dillon aid Tiger coaches. Columbia plans interclass play but stays out of intercollegiate contests. Georgetown candidates include Leach of Notre Dame with a 223 in the 200 yard dash and 62 seconds in the quarter. Navy’s Capt Douglas will assist coaching at the academy this fall.

Bob Forbes Yale University of Oregon Johnny Poe Princeton H. L. Dillon Columbia Georgetown Leach Notre Dame Douglas Navy Academy Berrien

Murrhy’s Offer for Mathewson Sparks Baseball Debates

The Chiesto Nattengl lepene owner offered 40000 for Christy Mathewson of the Giants. Brush and McGraw rejected the bid as inadequate, saying Mathewson is not for sale. Murphy and Chance reportedly offered 50000 through a New York intermediary to urge Chicago to disband as a unit, arguing Mathewson would greatly strengthen their roster.

Charles W. Murrhy Chiesto Nattengl Lepene Christy Mathewson Giants John T. Brush John McGraw Murphy Frank Chance Mathewson New York Eventis Brush and McGraw New York City Chicago National League Baseball Chance

John J McGraw Known as Jekyll and Hyde To Fans

In New York era observers describe the Little manager as Jekyll and Hyde. Outside the city few fans know Muggs off the ballfield who has come to be viewed as an incarnation of rowdy behavior.

John J. McGraw Jekyll and Hyde Httle New York J. Muggs Rowdy McGraw John McGraw John Mce- Craw Anon John J

Giants and McGraw contrasted as kind, ruthless on field

The piece contrasts John J. McGraw as compassionate off the field with a fierce, punishing presence on the ball field. It notes Honus Wagner leading the National League in batting for the year, with Donlin, Bransfield, and Ira Thomas among top hitters, and Ty Cobb close behind.

Honus Wagner Pittsburg Honus Mike Donlin Giants Wagner Kitty” Bransfield Philadelphia Ira Thomas Detroit Ty” Cobb

Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa

Internal notes list former name changes and contact lines for a state university medical facility. Mentions house phone 46 Black and office 263 Black with an Atlantic reference.

Interne Hospital State University of Iowa Black Atlantic

Wills and Probate Practice at Atlantic Law Office

Wills drawn and probated with reports prepared for administrators and guardians. Appointments secured, probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted through Atlantic firm.

Atlantic

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