Chicago Athletes Picked For Meet
Director Stagg of the Maroons announced the twenty four man squad for the dual meet with Wisconsin at Madison tomorrow. Straube Earl and Captain Lingle are to compete against Badger sprinters with Lingle Shuart ready for the 440 yard race and Timblin Comstock in the half mile. Comstock faces Blankenagie in the mile while Stapler Carpenter run in the two mile. Worthwine aims to win the hammer throw and Crawley expected to win the discus over Ostorf with Crawley also posting the best hurdle time among Saturday entrants.
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Chicago
Stagg
The
Maroons
Madison
Tomorow
University of Wisconsin
Straube
Earl
Lingle
Badger
Shuart
Wisconsin
Timblin
Comstock
Blankenagie
Stapler
Carpenter
Worthwine
Crawley
Ostoff
Professional Mara thon Brings 12 Entrants At Polo Grounds
New York May 7 twelve entrants for the professional Marathon at the Polo Grounds drew betting interest. Hip-podrome expectations persist though new runners like St Yves and Svanberg are favored along with Dorando and March. Other starters include Simpson Carvyojal Maloney Alleby White Crook Orphee and Cibot.
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New York
Polo Grounds
St. Yves
Svanberg
Dorando
March
Simpson
Carvyojal
Maloney
Alleby
White
Crook Orphee
Cibot
Father Renounces Mrs. Robt Barrows In Detroit
Peter Welch of Toledo declares he wants nothing to do with his daughter in law as arrangements begin for the funeral of Robert Barrows who was shot by Mike Burkhart after Barrows found him with his wife. A warrant charges Burkhart with murder and arraignment is set for soon.
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Detroit
Mich
Peter Welch
Toledo
Robert Barrows
Mike” Burkhart
Barrows
Burkhart
Milwaukee Road Buys Sixty Thousand Tons of Steel Rails
It was announced today at the New York offices of the Illinois Steel company that a contract has been received for sixty thousand tons of Standard steel rails for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. Rails are to be sold at 23 dollars and are for early delivery. This is the largest individual order placed in the steel trade since the open market declaration earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ex-Pug Langhuishes In Houston Jail
Jim Hall once fought Bob Fitzsimmons in 1890 is jailed in Houston charged with trying to kill friend Jack Clarkins. Hall contends the act was self defense. The report notes his injury and a remark about the difficulty of setting a bone.
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Houston
Texas
Jim Hall
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Clarkins
Hall
Personal notes from the city and region update
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements including C F Calloway E Grover H G Boyer M Nichols C O Blagsvedt and others. Events include boating activity on the river rafters North Star and Munz and Thwing boat launch plans, Arbor Day observances and Mother’s Day reminders.
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Rochester
Wells E. Bennett
Cashton
Lizzie Gardner
Juanita
North Star
Ben Hershey
Clyde
M. Nichols
Dubuque
C. O. Blagsvedt
Decorah
Ed Peterson
Wykoff
T. J. McLaughlin
Lanesboro
Yesteray
M. Gilbert
W. K. Beach
B. J. Erie
Viroqua
Will Powell
L. P. Phillipps
Munz
Chris Peterson
Arizona
Ambrose Hoag
Rae Mound
Maym
Forster
Josephine
Sophia Gantert
Minneapolis
T. 4
Brand
Madison
George Powell
Henry H. Neibuhr
Louis Tuickle
George B. Frederick
Red Wing
Neibuhr
W. P. Cunningham
West Avenue M. FE
Tomah
REO
Elsen & Kneen
Bangor
A. L. Shute
Weber
H. G. Wagner
Wilton
la Crosse
P. C. Peterson
Sparta
B. G. Bassler
Harpers’ Ferry
Anna Annas
Pigeon
Thos. Hogan
Blair
Henry Young
North Bend
Lee
Coon Valley
Gateway City
Chas. Partridge and Wife
Victory
Frank Thompson
Fountain
Your Eyes Worth More Than The Price Of Glasses
An offer urges prompt eye fitting by professionals over traveling opticians. It warns delaying may ruin sight and promises custom ground lenses and in store eye examinations.
From Steam to Light to Flakes A Health Note
A nostalgic read extols progress from sail to steam and from oil lamps to electric light. It praises E C Corn Flakes and Egg O See Wheat Flakes as healthier breakfast options keeping nourishment in compact form. The piece lauds fruit cereals and green foods, claiming better health and energy for workers and families.
Puzzle fever grips town as jig saw craze grows
The town buzzes over a jig saw puzzle craze rivaling bridge. Men women and children chase the pieces from morning to night. Boxes travel between gathering spots as hours pass arranging intricate pictures and the pastime gains a wide following.
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Daffy
Mrs. F. D. Miller Hosts Birthday Card Party
Mrs. F. D. Miller of North Seventh Street held a birthday card party for her husband with five hundred as the game. Prizes went to Mrs. Looney and Mr. Johnson. Guests included Homer Hart Fred Phillips and Clarence Johnson among others from Minneapolis and local residents. The event marked the second parity of the series to be continued.
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F. D. Miller
North Seventh Street
Mrs. Looney
Mr. Johnson
Messrs. and Mesdames
Homer Hart
Fred Phillips
B. F. Holmes
W. S. Frame
A. Asplin
E. E. Fries
Frank Viets
C. C. Looney
Birthday Party for Miss Neva Hanson
Miss Neva Hanson celebrated her tenth birthday with ten guests. The table was decorated with prairie flowers and guests received May day baskets filled with bonbons as they bid farewell to the hostess.
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Neva Hanson
Organ Recital Series by Prof Harry Packman at Church
A series of one hour organ recitals by Prof. Harry Packman begins next Sunday at 4 30 PM at the First Congregational church. Bari tone soloists will appear, admission free with a collection taken to support the church music fund and organ music study.
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Harry Packman
First Congregational Church
Ball directors give up holiday ball game sacrifice
Merchants decline to sacrifice a half day’s profit for the holiday game as directors decide to forgo a festive event. The move reflects financial caution amid the season’s events and local business concerns.
Holiday plan scrapped as merchants oppose opening day
The board of directors abandoned a half holiday for the local base ball season opener after merchant opposition. Schools and city offices will close on the afternoon of the 13th and some stores will follow, but the league’s plan for a citywide holiday failed.
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Main Street
Locals Prepare for Big League Day and St Paul Visit
Winona plans a celebration with over 2 500 expected as Duluth Superior Eau Claire Wausau also prep grand openings and big demonstrations. St Paul colored Gophers visit with manager Safford undecided on pitching. Romaine and Watson favored for the twirlers as the team arrives at noon tomorrow.
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Winona
Wausau
Eau Claire
Duluth
Superior
St. Paul Colored Gophers
Safford
Romaine and
Watson
St. Paul
Silent Fear of Black Handists Stuns Ogden
In Champaign Illinois on May 7 Dr J S Harris wounded in an ambush near Ogden declines to name his attackers. Locals fear the Black Hand seeks vengeance and Harris remains silent to protect himself.
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Champaign
Ill
J. S. Harris
Ogden
Harris
County Board Claims Committee Meeting May 6
The claims committee of the County Board will meet Thursday May 6. All parties with claims against the county are asked to file them with the county clerk on or before that date.
Father of Tariff Revision Bill At Baseball Game
Sereno Payne, father of tariff revision, and Senator Hemenway watched Philadelphia defeat Washington in a baseball game in Washington D C on May 7. Payne surveyed the action with alert attention, mirroring his careful scrutiny of the tariff bill in Congress.
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Sereno Payne
United States
New York
Hemenway
Indiana
Philadelphia
Washington
Washington, D. C
Congress of the United States
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Main St
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Rud
Minn
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West Salem
L. Kleeber
Thomas Morris
Minnesota
Harry Olberg
Mr. Olberg
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Huron
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Dakotas
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R. P. Stanton
Wisconsin Trade Journal
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Felix Wallace
Colored Gophers
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Hart Schaffner and Marx
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Henry N. Boehm
Howe
Hart Schaffner
Marx
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