Harvard Defeats Yale in Dual Track Meet on Soldiers Field
Harvard won the Harvard Yale dual meet 6144 to 4234 on Soldiers Field. Four dual records fell in 100 yard dash 220 yard hurdles pole vault and 220 yard dash. Preston of Yale set a pole vault mark while Princeton and California shared wins in leading events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Preston
Davenport
Princeton
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Yale
Soldiers’ Field
Kraenzlein
Rust
Converse
Teel
Franchot
Willis
Fallows
Piper
Schick
Preston
California Wins Dual Meet Over Princeton 7 6
California defeats Princeton in a close track dual meet 7 to 6 with sprints and hurdles favoring the visitors while Princeton dominates distance and field events. Dewitt defeats Plaw in the hammer throw with a record throw, Williams edges Redwell in the one mile, and Tibbets of California beats Williams in the five mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
University of California
California
Plaw
Dewitt
Williams
Redwell
Tibbets
Piuw
Shat-Nur
Harvard Wins Boat Race at Severn in Close Finish
In Annapolis on May 24 Harvard eight defeated Navy in a two mile race on the Severn. The line was Harvard 10 01 Navy 10 02. Harvard’s stroke varied from 32 to 37, Navy's from 35 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Annapolis
Severn
Naval
Navy
Morgan Park Wins Track Meet in Chicago May 24
Morgan Park scored 41 points to win the Chicago track meet on May 24. Culver finished with 41, Lake Forest 18, and Northwestern 11 in a competitive meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Park
Chicago
Culver
Lake Forrest
Northwestern
Purdue dominates Oberlin in Purdu e Oberlin meet
Purdue defeated Oberlin 79 to 24 in the Purdue Oberlin athletic meet held in Lafayette Indiana. Purdue showed strong offense and defense across events yielding a wide margin victory for the host school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonors
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Fire Haste Arrests Over Barred Saloon Barge Fire
Glencoe Iowa May 24 Louise Holman and Myrtie Allen two school teachers from prominent families were arrested on arson charges. They allegedly set fire to a floating barge on the Missouri River where a saloon had operated. The owner had been enjoined from selling liquor, appealed to the supreme court, and continued the business pending a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoes
Louise Holman
Myrtie Allen
Missouri River
Supreme Court
Largest wheat shipment leaves Pacific coast for South Africa
A record wheat cargo is slated to depart Portland aboard the Speke, described as the era’s largest three masted vessel, chartered to load for the dark continent at twenty seven shillings and sixpence. Meanwhile coal trust negotiations move in Chicago, with J Pierpont Morgan named as financial force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
South Africa
Portland
Speke
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
Ilinois
Chicago
J. Pierpont Morgan
Anthracite Coal Trust
Cuba
Vatican
New York
Ireland
St. Paul
Telephone Linemen Strike in Dubuque
May 24 report from Dubuque states ten linemen employed by the Dubuque Telephone company have gone on strike after rejecting a demand for higher wages. The workers, members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America, currently earn $2.00 daily and seek a 50 cent raise. They vow not to return until paid union wages, claiming the storm damages left the exchange tied up and repairmen scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dubuque Telephone Company
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America
Sioux City clerk promoted to post office chief in war dept shift
May 24 promotion reports Captain W S Belden of Sioux City from a $1 600 per year clerkship in the war department to chief of a division in the post office department at $2 000 annually. He assumes charge Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
W.S. Belden
Sioux
City
War Department
Post Office Department
Purify the blood to cure chronic skin diseases
The text explains skin eruptions as a result of acid blood and faulty liver and kidney function. It advocates constitutional treatment via S. S. S. to purify and strengthen the blood, claim cures for long standing eczema, and offers free medical guidance and an illustrated book. A testimonial from F C Norfolk in 1901 supports permanent relief after S S S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. G
THE
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Ottumwa
Iowa
F.C
Walsh
MecCullough
West Third Street
Davenport
Anamosa Lad Frank Sullivan Killed in Accident
Frank Sullivan 11, and Ray Smith 12, were walking along a railroad when Sullivan slipped. The gun in his companion’s hands discharged, striking and killing Smith in one of his eyes. No blame was found. Also in Ottumwa, Sam Bernstein of Oskaloosa faced a bankruptcy related charge, bound over to the federal grand jury on $2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sullivan
Bernstein
Anamosa
Ray Smith
Sullivan
Smith
Ottumwa
Sam Bernstein
Oskaloosa
United States
F. M. Hunter
Grand Jury
Des Moines
Bernstein & Popofsky
Miner Crushed by Falling Rock at Ft Dodge Mine
Iver Svaleson died when tons of rock collapsed in a United States Gypsum Co mine in Ft Dodge on May 24. He and Ed Port had been bringing down rock loosened by a shot when the ceiling gave way. Svaleson was killed instantly and Port escaped with a fractured hip. Svaleson left a wife and a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Iver Svaleson
United States Gypsum Company
Svaleson
Ed. Port
Port
League to Oppose Saloons in Sioux City
Sioux City and Woodbury County Anti-Saloon leagues met in the First Methodist church with six ministers present. They discussed enforcement laxity of liquor laws and proposed a united push for a superintendent to enforce the laws, calling a mass meeting Sunday afternoon to invite all interested. Saloon liquor sales on Sundays and other violations were reportedly common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Woodbury County
First Methodist Church
Lioux City
Elopement Marries Local Farmer and Daring Paper Hanger
In Corning on May 24 H S Gray a paper hanger married S Scott's daughter after months of forbidden courtship. The couple fled to Brooks for the ceremony, then traveled to Creston and returned to Gray's boarding house. Parents of the bride grieve yet hope for forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
H. S. Gray
S. Scott
Mr. Scott
Brooks
Creston
Mr. Gray
Judge Lenient to Culprit in Onawa Case
Judge Hutchinson discharged William Lubins, charged with stealing a horse from George Cook of Turin and selling it near West Point Nebraska, and ordered him to pay costs and report biannually to the Monona county sheriff for two years. Lubins, 19, with a good prior character, faced a strong appeal from friends as this first offense neared. If he fails to report, a mittimus will issue immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onawa
Hutchinson
William Lubins
George Cook
Turin
West Point
Neb
Lubins
Monona County
Tarbins
Bar Admission Standard in Iowa Supreme Court Ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court in a May 24 decision held that bar admission standards are not overly high. The Allamakee county case from Postville shows the lower court affirmed due to a deficient appeal, with an abstract of 134 pages of pleadings and verbatim evidence. The appellant’s argument was deemed improper and uncited, leading to dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
MacClain
Allamakte County
Postville
Iowa Supreme Court
Sioux City Valuation Shows 1.18 Million Personal Increase
Sioux City reports a rising personal property valuation this year by about 1.18 million dollars. Of this rise, 580,009 dollars come from new buildings since the last assessment, while the rest reflects overall growth in personal property. Next year real and personal properties will be assessed together, counting many buildings in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Peruna letter from St Louis and German Union praise remedy
A St Louis reader Mrs Barbara McDonald shares gratitude for Peruna after years of illness, claiming cure for catarrh of the stomach and digestive relief. The piece notes German Young Woman's Union president Miss Julia V. Teller and urges readers to seek Hartman’s free home treatment guidance from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara McDonald
Julia V. Teller
Prairie Street
Milwaukee
Wis
German Young Woman’s Union
Young Woman’s Union
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Valuation Assessment of Merchandise Surges Past Half Million
Assessment notes valuations of merchandise now exceed $500000 more than a year ago, signaling a sharp rise in value. The report highlights how inventory, asset classes, and market demand contributed to the increase, with emphasis on risk controls and fiscal implications for the enterprise.
Nebraska Coal Company Forms to Mine Sioux City Area
Articles of incorporation filed at Lincoln name Nebraska Coal Company with $100,000 capital. William Petersen serves as president and general manager, C. G. McNeil is secretary and treasurer. Mines coal on Petersen land southwest of Jackson across the Missouri River. Allied firm forms to build and operate an electric railway from the mines to Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Nebraska Coal Company
Capital
Nebraska
Lincoln
William ©. Petersen
C. G. McNeil
Jackson
Miscouri River
Building and Loan Decision Des Moines May 24
The supreme court ruled that a Des Moines building and loan corporation cannot enter into contracts with stockholders that fail to meet their obligations. The case Elizabeth Field vs Eastern Building and Loan Association of Syracuse involves recovering on stock certificates. Field agreed to buy five shares at 75 cents monthly for 88 months, ending with $100 face value plus 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Bar
Elizabeth Field
The
Eastern Building and Loen Association
Syracuse
New York
Nlaintiff
Hydrophobia Strikes Cattle Near Gowrie
J S Anderson, living near Gowrie, reports eight head of his cattle killed by hydrophobia after dogs were seen in the pasture weeks earlier. The state veterinarian ordered culling of affected animals and several more were shot, including a 3 year old bull. Cattle exhibited abnormal behavior chasing pigs and other yard activity. No new cases in 2 3 days. Losses heavy to Mr Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowrie
J. S. Anderson
Anderson
Waterbury-Maine suits dismissed in Iowa courts
Des Moines May 24 The Waterbury Maine lawsuits in district court and one in federal court were dismissed yesterday afternoon upon motion of S N Maine secretary of the Waterbury Chemical company and plaintiff in most suits Maine had sold his interests and quit the fight in exchange for the sale Maine had sued to gain possession of the companys books the company sought an injunction to restrain Maine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterbury-Maine
District
S. N. Maine
Waterbury Chemical Company
Maine
Waterbury suit involves both companies in copyright clash
In an Eastern state Waterbury Laboratories sues Waterbury Chemical of Des Moines. Within weeks cross petitions were filed and the Maine suits were dismissed. Frank Waterbury, president of both firms, sues himself as president of the chemical company for alleged copyright infringement by himself as president of the laboratories company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury Laboratories
Waterbury Chemical Company
Des Moines
Maine
Frank Waterbury
Chemical Company
School Superintendent Willard Resigns in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa May 24 Superintendent Willard has handed his resignation to President Hull of the school board to take effect immediately after the current school year. The resignation is final and the board will accept it. Some view the move as a result of politics and the influence of disreputable elements in last spring's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Willard
Hull
Buena Vista College Secures $50,000 Endowment
Des Moines May 24 State Superintendent Barett reports Buena Vista College Storm Lake Iowa has secured an endowment fund of 50000 dollars. President Febe Reed states the gift will support the college as part of its educational mission under state oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista College
Des Moines
Barett
Febe. Reed
Storm Lake
Iowa
Endowment Drive for School Seeks Ohio Aid
Presbyterian church backers raise 50000 dollars to fund an endowment and enable the Storm Lake school to seek support from the Ohio Presbyterian synod representatives. The Storm Lake institution enrolled five students last year and graduated BT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pices
Presbyterian Church
State of
Ohio
Presbyterian Synod
Storm Lake
Remains Found in Woods Near Hamilton
May 24 Bussey reports the remains of a newborn found in the woods near Hamilton. An empty beer bottle with kerosene was nearby. A moving camp had been nearby days earlier. authorities suspect the infant was killed by pouring coal oil on its wrapping and setting it on fire. Coroner called. officers seek campers likely within 10 to 100 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
Hamilton
Pope Veils Kaiser Clock Amid Nisard Audience
During a solemn audience with Pope Pius IX M Nisard the French ambassador observed a veiled clock gifted by the Kaiser. The Vatican feared the sight would recall Prussian clock loot seized in Paris in 1870, a memory that unsettled the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Nisard
Vatican
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coleman
Horton
Wilcox
Annie
Chrick
EB. Williams
Cadogan
Curtis
Powell
Tibbetts
Adsit
Fox
Toppam
Glencoe
General News
Iowan
General News OF
Mary Hardy
W. Polk Street
Ill
Catherine R. Dertos
N. Elm Street
Centralia
Catherine R.bertos
Catherine R. Bertos
Barbara Mc.donald
Babe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!