Labor Day Festivities Drench Des Moines With Pageantry
Iowa towns marked Labor Day with the largest parade and grandstand entertainment in Des Moines history. Carpenters built a massive shed float, spectators packed the fairgrounds, and miners in blue shirts joined the procession. A tragic accident near Des Moines claimed the life of Mrs. Arthur Cunnington as she burned from a gasoline stove while preparing lunch. Also proposed is a $25,000 Mississippi river basin biological station and fish hatchery to protect mussel beds and support pearl button industries.
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Fair Grounds
Des Moines Dionists
Carpenters
Des
Clinton
Missinpi
Dawson
Iowa
Everman
LeFevre
Curtis
Mississipi
Dayport
Muscatine
LaCrosse
Winona
Winten
Mississippi Valley
$60,000 Kraut Plant to Be Built Near Woodward
Libby, McNeill & Libby to construct an $60,000 sauerkraut and pickle factory on an 11 acre tract on the Interurban line one mile south of Woodward. A J Wallace of the Chicago firm closed contracts for the factory site and for cabbage. The plant will process about 1000 tons of sauerkraut next year and employ around 59 men. Farmers may earn about $60 per acre by growing cabbages at $4 per ton with yields of 15 to 18 tons per acre.
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Woodward
Wooddward
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Chicago Food Products Company
A. J. Wallace
Chicago
Railroad Sues Strikers in Iowa Central Suit at Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway seeks a restraining order against Marshalltown strikers in U S circuit court with over 100 defendants named. Federal Judge Smith Mae Pherson assigns H W Gleasell as commissioner for hearing in Oskaloosa as General Superintendent D C Woonan and General Council George W Seevers arrive for the hearing.
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Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway Company
United States
Marshalltown
Smith MaePherson
Ioness
H. W. Gleasesi
D. C. Woonan
George W. Seevers
Iowa Central and
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railways
Fatal Injuries After Train Collision Near St. Paul & Des Moines
Henry Lund, a student from Illinois Central fast mail incident, was fatally hurt while watching a switching maneuver on the St. Paul and Des Moines railway. He stepped from the track but was struck by projections, receiving a head gash, multiple broken ribs, and a broken leg, with the town reporting a fatal outcome.
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Town Falls
Henry
Getchell seeks 109000 from Des Moines Gas Co over fatal crash
John A. Getchell as administrator of Henry F. Getchell's estate sues the Des Moines Gas Company for 109000 alleging negligence in placing a small tool wagon on a public highway without lights or warnings. Getchell died two days after the crash in which Nattinger also perished. The suit follows Nattinger's similar action for 20000.
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Des Moines Gas Company
Des Moines
John A. Getchell
Henry F. Getchell
Erlo Nailinger
Getchell
Nattinger
Gas Company
Indictment of Sac City County Treasurer Pettis for Embezzlement
A jury in Sac City returned an indictment against former County Treasurer William H. Pettis charging embezzlement. Pettis pleaded not guilty, with bond set at $5,000. A continuance was granted and the case will be tried at the October term.
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William Pettis
Sac City
William H. Pettis
Pettis
Big Fair At Eldon Draws Thousands Of Farmers
Eldon hosts the Big Four fair drawing about ten thousand attendees with a special boost from an Ottumwa train carrying the Dain Manufacturing employer. Agricultural and stock displays surpass all earlier fairs, highlighting a strong farming community turnout.
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Eldon
Tive
Ottumwa
Dain Manufacturing Company
North Iowa Dental Association Holds Clinic in Clear Lake
The North Iowa Dental Association meets in Clear Lake as it dissolves into the state group and the area becomes the Ninth district. Dentists from Waterloo and northern Iowa gather for a three day clinic and outing with members from many towns.
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Clear Lake
Clearake
North Iowa Dental Association
North Iowa
Waterloo
Friends Hold Forty Sixth Annual Session in Askaloosa
The Friends of Town gather for their forty sixth annual session in Askaloosa. Sessions are conducted in Penn College chapel with President Robert I. Williams presiding and Idith Smith of Ackworth, secretary, in attendance.
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Qskaloosa
Friends of Town
Askaloosa
Penn College
Robert I. Willams
Idith Smith of
Ackworth
Grain Elevator Collapses at Persia Elevator
A grain elevator in Logan The Neola Persia area collapsed with about ten bushels of grain stored inside. Workmen sent to reinforce the structure narrowly escaped as they had finished their tasks just minutes before the fall. Grain inside is badly mixed and damage extent awaits removal efforts.
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Logan
Neola
Persia
Alist
Third Base Hardest Position On The Diamond
An analysis of 1907 league records shows third basemen miss eight of 100 chances, more than any other infield spot, with 2,032 errors in 26,066 chances versus 1,901 in 40,121 for second basemen. Fielding averages by position and league underscore third base as the toughest infield position.
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Mora
Americansos
Pacific Coast
Southern National
Hummell Versatile Star In Brooklyn Lineup
Silent John Hummell, on the Brooklyn payroll, could soon join the select group to have played every position on the diamond. A utility standout in the 300s, he exudes quiet efficiency and adaptability, covering outfield, infield, and even pitching, with Holyoke’s team unlikely to see him return soon.
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John Hummell
Brooklyn
Holyoke
Silent John
Left Handed Batters Best In Reaching First Base
Left hand hitters show the fastest sprint to first base across teams. Harry Niles tops as the quickest man on the New York squad, with Charley Hemphill close behind. Topsy Harstel leads Connie Mack’s Philadelphia cast, while Nichols and Eddie Collins race closely. Detroit’s Tyrus Cobb and Matty McIntyre also display notable speed, and White Sox speedsters Pat Dougherty and Eddie Hahn stand out. On St Louis, Hoffman and Stone are the fastest, with Milan Gan Jey and Pickering excelling for Washington. Cleveland’s Josh Clarke is the lone left-hander in the regular lineup, and he matches top sprinters.
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Harry Niles
New York
Charley Hemphill
Niles
Topsy Harstel
Connie Macik
Philadelphia
Nichols
Eddie Collins
Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
Matty McIntyre
White Sox
Pat Dougherty
Eddie Hahn
St. Louis
Hoffman
Stone
Milan
Gan Jey
Pickering
Washington
Josh Clarke
Cleveland
Naps
Josh
Follow ball the latest pitch turning heads in baseball
Cy Morgan of the Red Sox unveils a new follow ball and another in drop curve with two distinct grips. Reports say the two new curves outrun other deliveries and Morgan mocked a remarkable strikeout with runners on base. Schweitzer, a Youngstown native, impresses St. Louis Browns coach McAleer with spring practice showing both hitting and fielding promise.
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Cy” Morgan
Red Sox
Morgan
Boston
Detroit
Crawford
Cobb
Schweitzer
St. Louis Browns
Youngstown
McAleer
Pennsylvania
Jones
Hoffman
When Is a Batter Legally At Bat in Baseball
Discussion of a long standing baseball rule query by National League umpires Um pire Johnstone and Klein on when a player is legally at bat or in the game Their differing views spark debate and a potential formal ruling to be reported to President Pulliam The Los Angeles Times notes Dolly Gray was sold to the Washington club amid a much awaited shake up in the season.
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Klem
Klein
Pulliam
Los Angeles Times
Gray
Washington Club
Henry Berry
Los Angeles
Dolly Gray
Coast League star Dolly Berry fetches record price
Dolly Berry, sought by major league clubs, agreed to join Washington but withheld the exact sum, signaling the largest coast league payment. Detailing prior offers, Berry suggested about $5,000 as the likely figure and will remain with the coast team until season's end while big league clubs pursued him for months. Germany Schaefer, Billy Sullivan, and Fielder Jones incited ejections through pantomime acts, provoking reactions from umpires and managers. The Detroit club also bought Lafitte from Jersey City, adding a notable pitcher to its ranks.
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Dolly
Germany
Schaefer
Detroit
Billy” Sullivan
Fielder Jones
Chicago
Jack” Sheridan
Cub
Egan
Jones
Sullivan
Walsh
Sullivandia
Sheridan
Dr C G Clark Homeopathic Physician Surgeon
Dr C G Clark a homeopathic physician surgeon formerly interne at the Hospital State University of Iowa is listed with a house phone 46% Black and an office at 262 Black in Atlante.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Atlante
Wills drawn and probated report for administrators and guardians
Wills drawn and probated with appointments secured for administrators and guardians. Probate practice described as a specialty within general law business. Atlantic.
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