Reliance Wins First Cup Race Against Shamrock II
The American yacht Reliance wins the first race of the American Cup series with eight minutes and fifty-five seconds to spare, beating Shamrock II after a close start and tactical maneuvers. Race held near Highlands with wind around ten knots, starting at 11:45 and finishing about 12:20.
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Nave Link
N. J
Reliance
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Iselin
Regatta
Barr
Captain Barr
Highlands
Burglary Suspects Chase Ends in Ravine Near Townsley Home
A man associated with a burglary attempt at Elizabeth Powers’s residence on Tawa Avenue fled after a pursuit by Tom Powers. He and a second man were chased through Iowa Avenue toward Fifth and Linn, then into a dark ravine where they escaped as officers arrived. Neighbors described two men, tall and short, wearing soft hats, matching earlier descriptions given by Grossklaus.
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Elizabeth Powers
Tawa Avenue
Fifth
Sixth
Linn
Pine Street
J. A. Townsley
Iowa Avenue
Tom Powers
Mr. Powers
Powers
Fifth Street
Chestnut
Fifth Streets
J. Ziffron
E. B. Fulham
Ziffron
McDaniel
Thorman
Central Iowa railroad sale rumored to change hands
Reports from New York say the Iowa Central Railway may soon be sold to new owners though no official confirmation or buyer is named. Industry chatter indicates control could pass in a short time with arrangements reportedly complete but not yet actionable.
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New York
Iowa Central
Liebbe Sues For Absolute Divorce On Infidelity Claim
Henry Liebbe files for divorce from Mamie Liebbe citing alleged unfaithfulness and a statutory offense. He states Mamie was arrested in Muscatine for intoxication. he claims to have remained a loving husband. The couple have two children.
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Herman Liebbe
Henry Liebbe
Mamie Liebbe
Muscatine
U S Engineer Takes River Soundings Before City Front
A force from the U S cutter Stella at Rock Island is measuring river depth along the city front. The sounding line runs for about 100 yards from the shore to collect depth data for navigational purposes.
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U. S
Stella
Rock Island
Book on Dunlap Tragedy To Be Published This Fall
Aledo Alabama August article reports plans for a book titled The Trial of Tona Dunlap as Told by Her Self. Miss Dunlap, with counsel L D Thomason, aims to publish late fall or early winter to raise funds for trial expenses. The work promises her biography and the events surrounding Allie fool’s death and her subsequent arrest and trials.
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Aledo
Tona Dunlap
L. D. Thomason
Popart
Allie Fool
Miss Dunlap
Button Cutters Head South for Alabama
Ten Muscatine button cutters plan to depart Monday for Mobile Alabama where work in a new button factory awaits. John Knott will lead as foreman with Frank Vande verdter A W Uhling James Bean gard Charles Beppler Gus Krutzfelt William Ruhl W H Kendlar and two others listed to follow.
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Alabama
Muscatine
Mobile
Ala
John Knott
Frank Vandeverdter
A. W. Uhling
James Beangard
Charles Beppler
Gus Krutzfelt
William Ruhl
W. H. Kendlar
Pioneer Engineer Dies in Clinton at 90
Samuel Russell a pioneer Iowa civil engineer aged ninety died at his Clinton home on August 22. He lived in Clinton as an early settler and contributed to regional projects. The obituary notes his long career and status as a veteran engineer.
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Clinton
Clinton, Ta
Samuel Russell
Iowa
Guilt Drives Iowa Man to Death
A reported case in Iowa notes a man driven by guilt over a secret ends his life. Investigators are examining circumstances around the death and any potential connections to the inferred secret. Local authorities urge residents to seek support if facing distress.
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Iowa
Belle Plaine Resident Ends Life After Secret Confession
Isaac Hale of Belle Plaine commits suicide in a Clinton hotel after writing a letter to Mayor John Milner. He speaks of mental and physical agony and a hidden past, asks to be buried beside his mother, and asks forgiveness from the people of Belle Plaine. Hale arrived in Clinton last Wednesday, stayed until Friday, and left with only two dollars in his pocket. The Belle Plaine mayor was notified and expected to arrive.
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Clinton
Isaac Hale
Belle Plaine
John Milner
Hale
Ike
Angel Mother
Mowry
Amee
Charley
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil
Marquis of
Salisbury
Gladstone
Arthur J. Balfour
Beaconsfield
Lord Derby
India
Oxford University
Dirracli
200 Men Murdered Near Monastir in Turkish Victory
Vienna reports Marshal Omerrushti Pasha forces surrounded and annihilated 1200 insurgents in the Monastir district. Sofia notes ongoing severe fighting near Geogile with heavy losses on both sides. Macedonian insurgents supposedly captured and burned Vasilike in Adrianople and later burned twelve villages.
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Vienna
Austria
Omerrushti Pasha
Monastir
Sofia
Bulgaria
Geogile
Vasilike
Adrianople
Thieves Loot Iowa Store In Cedar Rapids Jewelers Heist
Sneak thieves stole a tray of rings valued at 3 dollars from A C Taylor and Son jewelers in Cedar Rapids Iowa today. There is no clue.
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Cedar Rapids
A. C. Taylor and Son Jewelers
Bowser Sues Giesler Over Damaged Horse Value
Joseph Bowser files in district court seeking 200 dollars alleging Fred Giesler caused a runaway by negligence at Bowser's barn on July 6. Bowser states a horse worth 150 dollars plus 50 dollars in medical costs were lost due to the incident.
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Joseph Bowser
Fred Giesler
Bowser
Weather for Iowa and Chicago unsettled with possible showers
The report notes unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with probable light local showers. It lists sunrise at 5 05 and sunset at 6 53 with the moon setting tomorrow at 7 08 am.
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Chicago
Near Death Dark Portal Yawns for Noted Englishman
A renowned Englishman faced a life threatening ordeal as a dark portal loomed, drawing medical attention and public concern. Witnesses described struggle and awe as authorities rushed to safeguard the man and investigate the mysterious gateway.
Sweetland Township Plans District Realignment
Residents of Sweetland township in Independent school districts No 2 and No 8 meet with County Superintendent Witter to propose a plan. The idea would reduce District No 2 and annex it to District No 8. District No 2 representatives include William Camehl Carl Sabbath S F P Fries and George Stiles. District No 8 representatives include A N Day S D Haifleigh and A J Woods.
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Sweetland Township
Muscatine
Witter
William Camehl
Carl Sabbath
S. F P. Fries
George Stiles
A. N. Day
S. D. Haifleigh
A. J. Woods
J.Sis Held Up Big Boat Charged With Overloading
A large vessel operated by J Sis faced charges after being accused of overloading, triggering inspection findings. Authorities described the incident as a maritime safety violation and are pursuing penalties.
Margin Was Small Licensed to Carry Three Thousand
In Keokuk Iowa on August 22 officers stopped the excursion steamer J S after a report of overload. The ship had 2196 passengers, just five under its licensed capacity of 3000. The J S had been taking an excursion from Ft Madison to Keokuk with travelers from Galesburg and other Illinois points. Overloading penalties include heavy fines and possible revocation of the charter.
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Keokuk
United States
J. S
Ft. Madison
Galesburg
Ilinois
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch From Aug 22
Market report from Chicago with wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard and ribs futures. Includes price quotes Sep and May contracts, live stock receipts, Northwest wheat receipts, Liverpool futures, bank statement figures, and weather notes.
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Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Range of Prices in Leading New York Stocks at Close
New York August 22 close shows the range in prices for the leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Presenting the day’s final figures after trading concludes.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
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