Galena Defeats Polo in a Slow Fairgrounds Game
Galena beat Polo 6 to 2 at the fairgrounds on Sunday in a listless contest. The crowd grew restless after the fourth inning as Galena scored early and Polo mounted a late push in the sixth. Pariah and McIntosh led Galena with key hits while Baylor pitched well to preserve the lead.
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Polo
Fairgrounds
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Codger
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McIntosh
Briend
Barnett
Parish
Lonegan
Reichenbach
Harrigan
Coover
Friend
O'Day
Reed
Markham
Keys
Reg Parish
P Dave
Sister OF
Dee
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Haire
Agrigan
Netolicky
Basler
A. Harrigan
Netalicky
Melntosh
Lonewan
Inive
Baylor
Barnett Carey
Halle Head
Priend
Lonegaan
Hull- Householder
Huyler
O'Das
Me Wen
Baseball Entertainment Postponed to Thursday Evening
Entertainment for the baseball team fund was moved from Tuesday to Thursday. City Council action caused the change and the program will be announced later with a list of participants promising a first class music performance. The event aims to benefit the team and encourage attendance.
Lost Mine of Sinsinawa Captures Dubuque Interest
A Hazel Green miner Jonathan Harvey renews tale of the legendary lost mine on the Sinsinawa bluffs near the river. Early explorers from Tennessee faced bands of Black Hawk Indians while seeking vast ore. The story endures through generations as prospectors search caves and crevices for one of the mining district’s largest leads.
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Dubuque
Jonathan Harvey
Sinsinawa
Sinsimawa River
Madillon
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Galena
Elgin
Bhat
Discos
Miner Injured by Premature Blasting at Gritty Six Mine
Edward Parker of Cuba City Wisconsin was severely injured in a mine explosion at the Gritty Six three miles from Cuba City on Friday evening. Parker, likely blinded in one eye, may lose sight in the other. Harry Cook was cut and bruised. Both men married, residing in Cuba City. Fuse defect caused instantaneous detonation after the match. Parker received care in Dubuque. prognosis for eye saving undetermined.
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Edward Parker
Cuba City
Wis
Dubuque
Cubaity
Harry Cook
Parker
Cook
Local Trade Outlook Bright for Fall and August Events
Local traders expect a strong fall trade with August bringing crowds to town for events like the Soldiers Reunion in Galena. A large corn and wheat crop supports prosperity while country people visit to spend cash and connect with merchants. Nerve Tablets and other remedies are advertised for sale at Siniger's Drug Stove.
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Galen
Galena
Unknown Boy Killed in Freeport Detected by Coroner Report
City Marshal Whippo reports a self explanatory message from Freeport about an approximately 17 year old unknown boy found dead. Chief of Police in Galena Illinois notes the victim with gray eyes and light hair as missing. coroner W P Peck handles the case. Also references clothing cleaning services and a store, plus a note on state costs for Sixth Regiment duty at Camp Lincoln totaling 5600 dollars for the week.
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Freeport
Whippo
Galena
Ilinois
Tino
Camp Lincoln
May Open at Savanna Savinna Tonenal
Martin Blam of Galena visited the city Saturday as a business caller. He announced plans to open a saloon in the weary future.
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Savanna
Savinna Tonenal
Martin Blam
Galena
Gentlanan
River News Oddities Highlight Sudden Boat Mishaps
A garbled river report notes various boats and water incidents including Up-Sidney St. Paul Dhawn Nite and falling water events. The fragment hints at nautical trouble or arrivals near a river hub with uncertain specifics.
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Sidney
St. Paul
Mellons to form southwest oil combine vs Standard Oil
Negotiations nearly complete to unite major Kansas and Indian Territory interests under the Mellons Pittsburg bankers creating a powerful independent company with a $25,000,000 capital. $7.9 million in 6 percent bonds to be financed by Union Trust. Gulf Refining Port Arthur to refine crude at 42 cents per barrel and 16 percent of net revenue pledged to bond redemption. Blood and Brain Food advertised for sale at Siniger's Drug Store.
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Mellons
Pittsburg
Kansas
Indian Territory
Standard Oil
Southwest
Union Trust Company Ab Put
Gulf Refining Company
Port Arthur
Wildcat Money Circulation Tied to New Jersey Bank
United States secret service reports a New Brunswick New Jersey bank note scheme circulating across the nation, especially near Chicago. Swindlers pass $20 and $2 notes through merchants, with dealer Silas Co Stevens in Dearborn Street selling the bills as is. Court rulings say the offense is one of obtaining money under false pretenses, not federal, as Stevens defends his role in distributing the counterfeit notes.
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Brunswick State Bank of New Jersey
United States
Chicago
United State
Thomas J. Porter
Secret Service Bureau
Porter
New Brunswick
Silas Co Stevens
Dearborn St
Stevens
Fede
Capt
Does Public Spirit Pay in Small Towns and Galena
In Galena a critic’s glare follows every public act by community helpers. Neighbors condemn mistakes yet rarely praise sincere effort for the common good. The piece asks if public spirit pays, noting gossip rooms and knocker figures while urging brave citizens to continue serving despite ridicule.
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Pnlie
Indlice
Galena
Knights of Inactions
Galen
Poultry Judge Appointed for Dubuque Fair Awards
Thomas Rigg, associate editor of the American Poultry Journal, will again judge the poultry division at the Dubuque Tri-State fair on August 21 026. His past work drew universal praise from breeders and fanciers in the region, and the Galena Poultry Association’s absence is noted amid growing local interest in a winter show.
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Thomas Rigg
American Poultry Journal
Dubuque Tri-State Fair
Rigg
The
Poultry Association
Galena Poultry Association
Peanut Crop Shortage Triggers Price Rise and Meeting
A poorly yielding peanut crop forces price increases from five to seven cents per pound. A notice calls a Monday meeting at Connell Chamber to plan Soldier Reunion events and discuss urgent actions.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
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