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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1925

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Pirates Turn On Senators in fifth series win 6 to 3

Oct 12 Washington: Pirates defeat Senators 6 to 3 to trim series to 3-2. Aldridge on mound, Coveleskie chased early as Pittsburgh edges Washington. action shifts to Pittsburgh for Game 6. Complex play by play outlines innings and key at bats from Harris, Bluege, and MeInnis with Coveleskie laboring.

Pirates Senators Aldridge Stanley Coveleskle Washington Grim H Pittsburgh Pirates Bucky Harris Stanley Coveleskie Bill McKechnie The Pirates Awsigne Vic Aldridgs Aly

First Inning At Bat As Coveleskie Opens Play

The Senatory rushes to the fad as Bluege receives applause from crowd off third base. Coveleskie warms, Moore sharpens bat. The game pauses for peanut players. Coveleskie strikes Moore with a fast ball. Carey singles. Cuyler batter strikes. Carey steals first. Cuyler hits toward right as the ball drops and both Harrises pursue it.

Belew Libel Berauart Lnet Gaich Wright Wanita Greunter Hares Poe Wright Eahagtore Rice Rice Ala Cates Dirika Bard Joe Harris Bett Peckinpaugh Smith J. Harris Traynor Pittburgh Zachary Ington Goose Gossiti Melanie Coveleskie Aldridge Stan Harris Washington Ruel Muddy Moore Bluege Kovaleskie Rigler Rice Innis Cate

Wrecked Car Held By Police Driver Disappears

A sedan wrecked at the New York avenue Prairie street intersection Saturday evening is seized by police pending investigation. Clarke county numbers are on the car as a traveling salesman witnessed the crash and the lone driver, injured and bloodied, crawled away with a can before vanishing.

New York Avenue Prairie Street Clarke County Melesman

Weeks to Resign From War Department Chief Post

Secretary Weeks returns to the War Department today after a health compelled absence since March. He will not yet assume office and will likely announce his resignation within a few days, with acting officials continuing duties in the interim.

Bette Stcretary Weeks War Department Aesel Ers

MacMillan Arctic Expedition Returns to Maine Waters

The Bowdoin and Peary reached Wiscasset at 10 this morning after a rough crossing from Monhegan Island. They were marooned since Friday by wind and storm and sailed from Monhegan early today, due in about 9:20 to 10 o'clock to end their difficult voyage home.

Monhegan Island Maine Dowdoin Peay MacMilan Arctic Expedition Wiscasset

Jailer Slain as Escape Fugitives Threaten Dubuque

Harold Carlson, one of the men said to have escaped from the Dubuque county jail with Earl Stearnes, was captured near the "Jungles" hoboes' hangout as the county mobilized to pursue Stearnes and two other fugitives. Leo Hemmer, a 29 year old burglary victim, died from bullet wounds after Stearnes fired at him during a jail break incident that also endangered a nearby 6 year old girl. Local posses and deputies swarmed the area but the fugitives remained at large as Hemmer’s widow and two children mourn.

Dubuque Harold Carlson Earl Stearnes Stearnes Leo Hemmer Jungles Company State Milita Way Desperadoes Dupuque Fort Stearnes Prisner Hemmer Stearne Bella Berk

World’s Strongest Manila dies at 42 in Berlin

Sigmund Brit Bart known as the world s strongest man for years died in Berlin at age 42. He gained fame in circus and vaudeville by pulling against two horses, tearing iron bars, and other feats. The death followed a minor scratch that led to blood poisoning.

The Negremuen Berlin Sigmund Britbart Braitbart

Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Iowa Court

Mrs. Lucille Ash sues Albert E. Kennan, salesman for W. H. Keenan Live Stock Commission, for 10000 dollars claiming he promised marriage while married. Kennan denies the charges in district court at Sioux City, Iowa, October 12.

One Siouk City Lucille Ash Albert EB. Kennan Alessman W. H. Keenan Livestock Commission Company Keenan

Improved health of Mrs. Roweh after appendicitis

Telegram from Jor W Goodsell reports daughter Mrs CH Roweh of San Francisco much improved after an appendicitis operation last week. Her condition was serious two days post op. Mrs Goodsell plans to visit her daughter at bedside. Burl Sayler and wife returned to Creston from Omaha after a spring honeymoon trip, visiting Sayler parents. Sayler wed Nora McCarthy of Omaha September 11. They will reside at Drake Court after October 15. Dr TV Golden won Crestmoor Golf Club championship on Sunday beating Degnan Reynolly.

Jor W. Goodsell North Division Street State CH. Roweh San Francisco Sheander Burl Sayler Omaha Creston California Sayler John Sayler South Maple Street Nora McCarthy Drake Court Dr. TV

White Sox Defeat Cubs 7 2 to Tie City Series

Eddie Collins led the White Sox to a 7 2 victory over the Cubs after a drawn opening game in Chicago. The series moves to the Cubs park with Ted Lyons tipped to face Grover Cleveland Alexander, aiming to rebalance the count.

Collins Cubs Chicago Eddie “Collies White Sox North Siders Ted Blankenship Bruins Cub Park Ted Lyons Grover Cleveland Alexander

Statewide Drizzle Reported By Weather Bureau

The weather bureau reported general drizzling rain over the state last night with higher temperatures. Forecasters expect slightly cooler conditions tonight in the east and south portions as overcast skies persist.

Tay Weather Bureau

Officers Shoot W C Ryason in Hunt for Booze

A 35 year old Creston man, W C Ryason, was critically wounded by police late Saturday while pursuing bootleggers near the four corners two miles west of Creston on Adams street road. Chief McKee and Special Officer Glen Skelton fired the shot. Ryason was treated at Greater Community hospital with a shoulder, neck, and jaw injury. No charges or arrests were reported as of noon. Mayor Burt defended the officers and said the shooting was to uphold the law.

Ryason Creston Four Corners Cresion Adams Street Mckee Glen Ske M.L. Burt Greater Community Hospital Riaing 8 Roy Sol North Vine Street Pisher and Shipley McKe

Acquitted of Killing Daughter's Former Suitor in North Carolina

W B Cole wealthy cotton manufacturer was acquitted by a jury after more than 23 hours of deliberation in the killing of W W Ormand, former suitor to Cole's daughter Elizabeth. The defense argued self defense and temporary insanity claiming Ormand slandered the daughter. The shooting occurred last August near Cole's office on a main street in Northampton.

W. B. Cole W. W Ormand Elizabeth Cole Bia Csiomobile Nockingham Ormand

Creston Holds Charlton Team In Tight Football Battle

Creston high school football edged Charlton on Irving Field with a hard fought final periods surge. Maurice Kenworthy and Albert Bradley starred for Creston while Lewis and Young provided key plays for Charlton. Final drive featured a 30 yard pass Reid to Kenworthy and a Cox end run before a blocked kickoff ended the effort.

Creston High School Charlton Irving Field Art Rust Charitonites Creston HL. Scott Invaders Chariton Maurice Kenworthy Albert Bradley Peak Cox Lews Lewis Swed Young Young Reid Kenworthy Landers Scurr Gray Holmes Brotherton Bradley Batts

Stryker Funeral Held Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Stryker, who died Thursday at Greater Community hospital, were held 2:30 Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. Homer Baumgammer officiating. Masonic rites followed. burial occurred in Afton Cemetery beside his wife. Large crowd attended, including many Creston residents.

C. S. Stryker Union Couny Greater Community Hospital Creston Methodist Church Afton Up Stryker Homer Baumgammer da Lavenport C. H. Thomas W. N Pact Thomas Hamilton George A Ide A. Quimby Joe E. Elliott P. H. Michell M- B. Dobbs Jobe A. Bliss M. Wray BK. Clark J. C. Sulllvan Scott Skinner Ernest Porter M. H. Stephen H. Botkin Wayne Bertholt Peterson J. W. Halen Afton Antil Creston

Pirates Finally Lose As Walter Johnson Dominates World Series Game

Harold L. Smith reports Washington Senator Walter Johnson, aka Big Barney Smith, shut down the Pirates in a decisive World Series game. Johnson’s curves and speed overwhelmed Pittsburgh as Sam’s crew managed only one homer by Joe Harris. Babe Adams showed steadier form than Yde, and Washington led three games to one heading toward a possible clincher in Pittsburgh.

Harold L. Smith Eports Sam Layed Smith Creston Washington Tate Pittsburgh Pirates Big Barney Walter Johnson Washington Senators Johnson Pirates Buccaneers Harris Moriarty Bucky Ares Pittre H Traynor Carey Aldridge Pire Joe Babe Adams Pittsburgh Morrison Yde Wilders

Pirates Senators World Series Thriller Excerpted Game

Veterans recount Saturdays Pirates vs Senators game as the best World Series exhibition. Washington won 4 2 with Sam Rice halting Smith's would be homer. Wind hampered fielding yet Goslin made a spectacular catch while Traynor and Harris misplayed balls.

Harold L. Smith Scott Klebold Joe Harris Pirates Washington Senators Senators Sam Rice Smith

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