Cubs Nose Out Giants in Rain Cancelled Doubleheader
New York reports describe a 6 to 5 Cubs win over the Giants after a late rally from Chance’s men. Chicago’s White Sox sat out as rain halted play. Washington Senators game postponed with a doubleheader planned for the next day.
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New York
Giants
Cubs
Chance
Sox
Chicago
Ill
White Sox
Washington Senators
Athletics
Sullivans
Senators
Ean
Muscatine Muskie Lose to Albia 7 3 In Local Game
Albia hosts Muscatine Independents with Nance on the mound keeping Burgers in hand as Muscatine wins 7 to 3. The match notes Kewanee lefty Nance limited Albia and next up Albia plays at Hiteman on Monday and Tuesday.
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Albia
Muscatine Independents
Pearl City
Father Davis
David Nance
Fresh Air League
Kewanee
Nance
Gaffney
Woods
Robnett
Hiteman
Ottumwa
East Hill Dirt Washed From Sewer Pipes on Park Avenue
A large work force today covered the sewer pipes along Park avenue after heavy rains uncovered them. Dirt washed away but the pipes now rest in a firm bed and paving brick hauling along Park avenue continues from Bierman’s to Park and East Fifth street with planned early completion. East Hill Locals note residents returning or traveling for visits and illness across several nearby addresses and towns.
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Park Avenue
Bierman
East Fifth Street
East Hill
Emma Bielefeld
Grant Street
Chicago
C. Lewis
Cranston
A. E. Conklin
J. B. Downer
Washington Street
Mediapolis
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results include Chicago 8 over New York 6 and Boston 5 over Cincinnati 4. American League shows Detroit 17 over New York 6 and Cleveland 5 over Boston 3. Chicago and Washington postponed due to wet grounds. Other leagues report Decatur 6 over Cedar Rapids 1, Davenport 5 over Springfield 2, Peoria 4 over Dubuque 3 in 15 innings, Peoria 1 over Dubuque 1 in five innings, Bloomington 1 over Rock Island 0 in 16 innings, Burlington 14 over Ottumwa 3, and Jacksonville 7 over Keokuk 6.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Detroit
Boston Ee
Cleveland
Chicago i
St. Louis Y Bra
Washington
Pet
W. L. Rock Island
Springfield
Davenport
Bloomington
Peoriavo
Decatur Annee
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Central Association
L Pet
Decatur
Peoria
Rock Island
Burlington
Ottumwa
Quincy Hannibal
Waterloo
Kewanee
Jacksonville
Keokuk
Millers to raise funds in case over bleached flour patent
A $100,000 subscription fund is set to fight a government challenge over bleached flour machinery. Originating in Muscatine via a shipment to J A TeStrake, the case centers on Updike Milling of Omaha and will be tried in Davenport, possibly in October. The patent owners contribute $50,000, with the rest raised by a 25 cent per barrel assessment on manufacturers.
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Millers of America
J. A. TeStrake
Updike Milling Company
Omaha
Davenport
Annual Picnic Combined With G A R Guests
The Major John Button club plans a joint September 8 picnic with the Davenport Ladies of the G A R. Committees meet Monday at 411 Walnut to finalize plans for dinner at Weed Park and an afternoon program.
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John Button
E. B. Lewis
East Sixth Street
Davenport
Colonel Hare
John Circles
Maud McCord
Walnut Street
Weed Park
Postmasters Endorse Postal Savings Bank Plan
Iowa League of Postmasters met in Des Moines and endorsed the postal savings bank proposal and parcels post. Delegates and alternates chosen for the National League of Postmasters session in Syracuse starting October 6. Officers elected include C. O. Barry Walker president Ben Bosley Chelsea vice president L. L. Reynolds Little Sioux secretary and A. R. Miner Bussey treasurer.
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Iowa League of Postmasters
Des Moines
Postal Savings Bank
National League of Postmasters
Syracuse
N. Y
C. O. Barry
Walker
Ben Bosley
Chelsea
L. L. Reynolds
Little Sioux
A. R. Miner
Bussey
Lander to Preach at Clinton First Baptist Sunday
Rev A J Lander recently called to the Clinton Baptist church is expected to preach at the morning service. If weather allows, the evening service moves to Weed park with Dr J B Smith presenting Masquerading. otherwise services return to the church.
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A. J. Lander
Baptist Church of
Clinton
First Baptist Church
Rev. Lander
Weed Park
J. B. Smith
Dr. Burt Estes Howard to Preach at Joint Congregational Service
Dr. Burt Estes Howard of Leland Stanford University will preach at the First Congregational church Sunday morning. The First Presbyterian church will join for the service as a guest of his friend Irving B. Richman during his Muscatine visit.
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Burt Estes Howard
Leland Stafford, Jr
University At
Palo Alto
Calif
First Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
Howard
Irving B. Richman
Foley's Urine Laxative for indigestion cure claim
Advertisement cites Foley's Urine Laxative as a stimulant for stomach and liver, regulator of bowels, and a positive cure for habitual constipation. A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses.
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A. W. Morgan
South Muscatine Inventors Build Large Model of Automatic Block System
South Muscatine inventors Quincy T. Howard and William Stark unveil a large model of their automatic block system and safety device that promises to reduce railroad collisions. The demonstrator uses two 300 pound locomotives on 200 feet of track with semaphore signals and red warning lights, powered by a gasoline engine, showing how trains are automatically stopped if a block is occupied. railroad officials visiting Hershey barn express enthusiasm and support for adoption. Additional notes cover local residents visiting Davenport and West Liberty, a birth on the River road, and moving plans of several locals.
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Quincy T. Howard
William Stark
South Muscatine
Hershey
Diercksec
Rock Island
Howard-Stark
South End
Mary Scott
Davenport
Charles Howe
Elma
West Liberty
Charles Irwin
Elsie Weisse
Melpine
C. C. Marrett
Fort Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Arthur Chaudoin
Green Street
Charles Hollowell
Lyle Lewis
Nebraska Street
Carrie B. Ferler
Hoopes
Harry Clarke
Stillwater
Minn
Neglect May Be Cause of Death in Mrs Eggers Case
William Eggers, husband of former Muscatine woman Addie Babbitt Eggers, left for Newport Arkansas to sue a prominent local physician, alleging criminal carelessness in his wife’s death. An undertaker’s accusation prompted authorities to open an investigation. Mrs. Eggers was buried in Muscatine weeks ago.
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Addie Babbitt
William Eggers
Newport
Ark
Eggers
Telephones Out of Use After Severe Muscatine Storm
Linemen in South Muscatine work to restore service after a damaging electrical storm. Lightning burned out many boxes and grounded wires. repairs by the Iowa Telephone Co. are underway with service expected tonight. Sewer work in the South End on Hanover Street advances, facing summer difficulties but pushed toward completion in a few weeks.
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Muscatine
Iowa Telephone Company
Hanover Street
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