Muscatine Basketball Team's Rise to World Championship
The Muscatine, Iowa team began in 1904 with 12 games and quickly rose to claim the Iowa title. They faced the Chicago Y M C A dynasty and other top squads, winning 24 games in 1906 07 and earning acclaim for a new gymnasium funded by local citizens. They tour coast to coast and travel to Hamilton for a scheduled game against the Hamilton Krebs at the Coliseum.
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Muscatine
Neiss
Museatine
Iowa
Chicago Y. M. C. A
Chicago
Kansas State
Muscatines
Nebraska Wesleyans
Nebraska
Central “‘Y
Meteors
Wheaton College
Lewis Institute
Cedar Rapids
Tarner
Des Moines Y. M. C. A
Chicago Y. M.C. A
Kansas City Athletic Club
Crescent Five
Evanston
Chicago Meteors
Wilson Ave
Haskell Indians
Rock Island Y. M. C. A
University of Denver
Rock
Hamilton
Hamilton Krebs
Coliseum
Krebs
Hypnotic powers claim seeks set aside deed in Huber case
Katharine Huber sues son John M. Huber to set aside a deed and quiet title to Dayton real estate valued at 2000 dollars. The 72 year old plaintiff alleges hypnotic influence and fraud, claiming she was illiterate and coerced into signing a transfer granting rents and control. Attorneys Andrews, Harlan & Andrews and C J Smith listed. COURT NOTES. Rachel Charles who was sued for
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Katharine Huber
John M. Huber
Jos M. Huber
Huber
Dayton
Andrews, Harlan & Andrews
C. J. Smith
Divorce by John 8S Charles Seeks Temporary Alimony
Administrative actions in multiple cases include John 8S Charles seeking temporary alimony in a divorce. J P Wilson as administrator filed an answer in Rebecca A Ward's estate matter. Various cases were dismissed or judged, with debts and partitions noted. A jury awarded 165 to Williams and DeArmond against Bantels for alleged real estate sale proceeds.
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John
Charles
J. P. Wilson
Rebecca A. Ward
Dolore B. Duncan
L. Sielman
Dan Berth
Murphy
International Text Book Company
Clarence Welbaum
Gard
Solomon Thomas
Sereeta Dyne
Maggie Harding
Common Pleas Court
Dyne
Parlen & Orendorff Company
F. M. Chambers
James Hawk
Joe Williams
David H. DeArmond
Frederick
Marie M. Bantel
Williams and DeArmond
Saloon Scuffle Sparks Exchange Leads to Nose Blow
In Jacob Held's Main Street saloon Peter Messal of Hanover town ship argued with John Brannon on Saturday evening. Brannon struck Messal on the nose after being urged to hit him as Messal attempted arrest.
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Jacob Held
Main Street
Peter Messal
Hanover Township
John Brannon
Brannon
Squire Messal
Messal
Scarlet fever cases prompt placarding at multiple houses
Health Officer Mark Millikin reports scarlet fever in three houses at 845 Vine Street 429 Henry Street and 531 Main Street and orders each residence placarded to prevent spread.
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Mark Millikin
Vine Street
Henry Street
Main Street
Inquest Held Over Roy Swigart Death at Middletown
Coroner Schumacher conducted an inquest into the death of Roy Swigart of Middletown on a Saturday. Eight witnesses testified, all mirroring earlier accounts of self-inflicted death linked to gambling losses and possible motive. Swigart shot himself after gaming losses, prompting his widow to sue for alleged losses.
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Schumacher
Roy Swigert
Middletown
Swigart
Fine Concert at the YMCA Draws Large Sunday Crowd
The YMCA concert yesterday afternoon drew a large audience. The YMCA orchestra played several selections while vocal solos were performed by Miss Jessie Price Miss Charlotte Sage and Holland Crecraft. Earnest Ryder offered a violin solo.
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Association
Y. M. C. A. Orchestra
Jessie Price
Charlotte Sage
Holland Crecraft
Earnest Ryder
Trenton Gun Club Plans Big Christmas Shoot
The Trenton Gun Club announces a large shoot at its grounds on Christmas afternoon, inviting members and guests to participate in festive shooting events.
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Trenton Gun Club
Constipation and bad blood twin menace in old ad
An early drug ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as relief for constipation and bad blood. The Radcliffe Drug Co lists tea and tablets at 35 cents with location at Cor High and Second, and 231 High Street.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Radcliffe Drug Co
High St
Mayor to Confer With Judge on Hamilton Gas Franchise
Mayor Thomas received a letter from Judge Miller Outeault of Cincinnati stating he will travel Thursday to meet with Mayor Thomas and a Hamilton club committee regarding the Columbia Gas and Electric company franchise. The company was to supply gas by January 1, 1908 but delays require new arrangements. Judge Outeault was invited by A S White, who secured Hamilton gas franchise earlier from the city council.
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Thomas
Miller Outeault
Cincinnati
W. F. Thomas
Hamilton Club
Columbia Gas and Electric Company
Hamilton
Judge Outeault
A. S. White
Coal cars derail at Fifth Street crossing
About 7 30 Monday morning two coal cars jumped the C and D switch at Fifth street crossing. It took switch engines 87 and 56 an hour to place the cars back on the rails.
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Fifth Street
Portable gas and electric sets offered for Christmas
The John L. Walker Co. at 310 High Street highlights portable gas and electric devices as Christmas items. Reader can shop for compact power units and related gear.
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John L. Walker Co
High Street
Mrs Louisa May Berry Dies at Lindenwald Home
Mrs Louisa May Berry wife of William Berry dies at 8 Schenk avenue Lindenwald after lung trouble at age 29 She leaves a husband three children and many friends Funeral service is this afternoon at 2 from the residence Rev Sweat officiating Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Louisa May Berry
William Berry
Schenk Ave
Lindenwald
Frank Wehr Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt
Frank Wehr cut both wrists Saturday morning with intent to die and was hospitalized at Mercy hospital. He severed only small arteries and is recovering rapidly. he cannot explain why he attempted to end his life.
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Frank Wehr
Mercy Hospital
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Mamie Flemming
Eagle Ranch
Will
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Reiss
Geo. T. Reiss
Boston
Rachel Charles
Royal Morris
Voss-Holbrock
LAW
Constable Brannon
WM. Berry
Florence
Edward C. Moebus
South Second Street
Bell
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