Taft to Speak at Iowa State Fair August Date Planned
Secretary William H. Taft is expected to deliver an address at the Iowa state fair during the August 20 to 29 air week. Governor Cummins says Taft will come, with tentative dates set and arrangements ongoing. If Bryan is nominated, he may also be invited to address at the fair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William H. Taft
Cummins
Taft
Denver
State Board of Agriculture
W. J. Bryan
Crookston Fire Strikes Saloon on Roberts Street
In Crookston Minnesota the fire alarm summoned volunteers to combat a blaze in saloon owner J J Molstead’s Roberts street building as most firefighters were at a tournament in Thief River Falls. Molstead narrowly escaped, and losses reach about 58000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Crookston
Minn
Crookston Fire Department
Thief River Falls
J. J. Molstead
Roberts Street
Molstead
Thielbar Seeks Brother Missing Ten Years
F H Thielbar of Dundas Minnesota appeals to Pacific coast police for help locating his brother Samuel Thielbar who disappeared in 1897 after leaving home. Samuel, about 33, 5 feet 8 inches, heavy build, light complexion, was last heard of in the northwest region.
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Faribault
Minn
Samuel Thielbar
Dundas
F. H. Thielbar
Pacific Coast
Samuel
Northwest
Two Held for Man's Death in Sioux City
Sioux City police arrest Harry Clayton and Al Shelter in the death of Mel Powers. Powers was shot Monday night. authorities say initial calm between rivals dissolved into a conspiracy.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Harry Clayton
al Shelter
John Dineen
Mel Powers
Powers
Sports Improve Pupils in Anoka Says School Report
Sperry of Anoka public schools reports football and athletics do not harm study. scholastic work improves with time spent on sports. He cites 807 pupils entitled to appointment and a 1,050 school population, with Anoka’s total population at 4,509 and education cost $22.41 per pupil last year.
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Anoka
Minn
Sperry
Anoka Public Schools
Anti tuberculosis society formed in Mankato
A local anti tuberculosis society was organized with Dr. A. O. Bijelland as president Rev. Nels Nordgard as vice president and Prof. C. J. Posey as secretary treasurer The group will run an educational campaign and may hire a visiting nurse to assist about 200 local victims and educate them on self care and safety for households with tuberculosis.
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Mankato, Minn
A. O. Bijelland
Nels Nordgard
C. J. Posey
Swedish Lutheran congregation buys Bemidji site for new church
Bemidji Minnesota residents report the Swedish Lutheran congregation has purchased land for a new church. Plans for a commodious house of worship will be formulated immediately, signaling a major community development.
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Bemidji
Minn
Couderay
Wis
Couderay Lumber Company
Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo City
Bankrupt Ex-state Treasurer Faces Low Credit Return
Detroit Michigan Frank P Gla zier former state treasurer and ex president of the Chelsea Mich Savings bank was yesterday afternoon adjudicated a bankrupt Creditors probably would receive not more than 20 percent The fund of 25 069 for the improvement of the association building here was raised and work started Wednesday morning while soliciting committees meet with excellent success
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Association
Detroit
Mich
Frank P. Glazier
Chelsea
Wes
Boxing card headlines four major bouts in western venues
Sporting calendar lists Joe Gans vs Battling Nelson in Colma and Freddie Welsh vs Packey McFarland in Los Angeles. Other bouts include Jack Sullivan vs Terry Mustaine in Boldfield and Eddie McGoorty vs Kid LaFontaine in Billings. Tennis shifts to Milwaukee clubs with a Parks association doubles tourney at Washington park. Yachting features races by Corinthian and Cedar Lake Yacht clubs and the Webb cup in Chicago.
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Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Colma
Cal
Freddie Welsh
Packey McFarland
Los Angeles
Jack
La Crosse Sharpshooters Plan New Glarus Meet
La Crosse sharpshooters prepare to attend the Wisconsin State Sharpshooters union meet at New Glarus on July 9 11 and 12. Attendees include Dr Gotterdam Ruece John Ott and Emil Rup with Sheriff Mohr likely present. The next union meeting is expected in Wa.
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la Crosse
Sharpshooters’ Association
New Glarus
Wisconsin
Sharpshooters’ Union
Dr. Gotterdam
Ruece
John Ott
Emil Rup
Mohr
Ming
Two Local Youths Suffer Fires and Electrocution Injuries
In Bisbee Theodore Johnson, a hotel cade boy, was seriously burned on face head and hands when a gasoline and water washing solution exploded while he tended a fire in a range. In Faribault Roy Mosher, twelve, died after grabbing a down live wire while playing horse, instantly killed.
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Bisbee
N. D
Theodore Johnson
Columbia
Ringling Brothers Ringmaster Faces La Crosse Visit
The Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Show brings a high comedy act with Toreadores from Spain a frisky mule in bull disguise and three clowns in burlesque combat to La Crosse on Tuesday July 21. Strong comedy follows with Profit trio Frank Schadel and 50 clowns plus acts from France Germany England and Oriental courts.
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Toreadores
Spain
Europe
Ringling Brothers
la Crosse
Profit
Horton and
Linden
the Livingstons
Frank Schadel
New World’s Largest Menagerie and Most Elaborate Circus Parade
A new world’s largest menagerie debuts alongside the most elaborate circus parade ever staged, showcasing unprecedented scale and spectacle. The event highlights extensive animal displays and a sweeping pageant through the arena, drawing crowds to witness record-setting entertainment.
McFarland Welsh Title Bout Set for Today in Los Angeles
Packey McFarland finishes training and weighs well for afternoon bout with Freddie Welsh. McFarland’s camp, trainer Kineally and manager Gilmore predict an easy win, with bets placed heavily on the Chicago fighter. Welsh contends he will endure twenty five rounds and notes many back him despite lower odds elsewhere. San Francisco gamblers race to place wagers as boxing figures seek bets on the Chicago ace.
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Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Los Angeles
McFarland
Cal
Kineally
Gilmore
Packey
Welsh
San Francisco
Jimmy Coffroth
Selig
Joe Gans
Trial Overruled in Broken Nose Suit Between Wiesop and Ritter
Judge Fruit overruled a motion for a new trial in the William Wiesop versus John Ritter case. Wiesop sought damages for a broken nose from a fight with Ritter and was awarded 400 dollars. Defense attorney Judge Daniels argued the penalty was excessive, while W F Wolfe urged against the motion.
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William Wiesop
John Ritter
Fruit
Wiesop
Ritter
Daniels
W. F. Wolfe
Freeport 1 Fond du Lac 0 in pitchers battle
Freeport won a pitching duel 1 to 0 over Fond du Lac on July 4. Cummings and Leise held the opposition scoreless with solid defense and timely hits. Scoring details include a two base hit by Crockett and a lone run off Leise in seven innings.
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Burwell
Blexrud
Butcher
Vogt
Hutton
Groh
Curtis
Schoonhoven
Barlow
Cummings
Watson
Freeport
Eeetsee
Island
Rouse
Tt Veentes
Harrod
Fond du Lac
McDonald
Zackert
Crockett
Wisser
Leise
Ccecesse
Hoorgt
Dyce
Cucese
Crocket
Hooker
Barrow
Circus Music Diversity Displays in Parade
Ringling Brothers circus employs at least five bands, an organist, a Fiji tom-tom orchestra, a minstrel string band, two bugle corps, a drum corps, a calliope player, a chime pianist and Alpine horn musicians. All are heard in the parade.
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Ringling Brothers Circus
Fiji
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Fair Grounds
Gund
Mfarland
Freddy Welsh
Ringling
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