Bicycle Prize Highlights July 4th Race at Park Place
The record lists numerous entries for a 300 yard running race ages sixteen and over with prizes from boxes cigars to flour. Various merchants and firms such as Leysen's Shoe Store McCorm Dry Goods Co and Hartman & Ellman sponsor items including athletic gear clothing tools and a $5000 bicycle prize awarded by M. N. Bond with additional awards from local shops and vendors.
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George Eichenauer
Schmaltz Bros.s
Aug. Saunders
Park Place
M. N. Bond
Sterneman Clothing Co
Geo. B
Chase & Sanborn
Hinkle & Flannery
A. J. Fackeldey
M. C. Hayes
J. B. Dougherty
Jack
Jack Asthalter
Barnard’s Laundry
E. P. Day
G. W. Dillaway
C. B. Ful
Warren and Cedar counties shape Iowa primary battles
Des Moines reports six county conventions with Cummins instructions at 418 and 136 uninstructed versus Harriman 141 and Harriman allies. Warren county backs Conger 112 to 57 as Indianola wards split. Cummins operatives spread through Polk County. The contest suggests Warren and Cedar decided, with Mitchell and Osceola still in play.
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Des Moines
Warren
Cedar County
Tama County
Welcome Mowry
Cummins
Washington County
Iowa
Delaware County
Harriman
Calhoun County
Allamakee County
Trewin
Decanter County
Osceola
Mitchell
Cedar
Mitchell County
Oceola
Warren County
Conger
Indianola
Polk County
Tom Way
Mr. Cummins
Wapello Soldiers Return From Philippines
Four of six Fortieth Iowa veterans mustered out in San Francisco on June 24 are home in Wapello. Will Briggs and Will Davis arrived Friday night from Burlington, John Gunner and Geo Shafer came Saturday morning. Howard Kelly and Roy Johnston have not yet arrived. The group notes Johnston and Kelly were left behind in San Francisco on the 25th. They say soldiering isn’t like a midsummer night’s dream and have no desire to relapse.
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Wapello
Wapello Triumphs Over Muscatine 5 2 In Warmest Game
Wapello edged Muscatine 5 to 2 on the local diamond in Friday action. The Maroons, expected to lose, fought hard and secured a decisive win for the home team. Detroit beat Chicago 4 2 and Cleveland routed Milwaukee 7 0 in yesterday’s results.
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Wapello
Muscatine
Muscatine Maroons
Wapelio
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Washington County Republican Convention Endorses Young for Governor
Washington June 29 The Republican county convention met in Suppose's hall with J Lytle presiding and D Was named chairman. The body endorsed Captain John Alex Young for governor and urged delegates to vote as a unit, while also backing Judge A B Dewey for the supreme court. Delegates for forthcoming senatorial selection were named from Washington and Henry counties.
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Washington
B. J. Lytle
John Alex. Young
Washington National Bank
N- Press Shaw
Iman
A. B Dewery
Cummins
D. J.palmer
M C. Strubble
J. M. Lytle
H. A. Burell
W. H. Cress
W. A Wilson
JA. Cunningham
J H. Houton
W. A. White
W. T. Trotter
JB. Bell
Samuel Savage
M. W. Bdley
Arthur McDonald
J. D. Young
Tme
Waslington
Henry
S. W. Neal
H. G. Moore
G. T. Auld
D. A. Heyer
L.S. Edmuniscon
W. A. Wilson
L. Berg
H. T.reynolds
G. W. Exgrand
R. Munro
J. W. Morten
A. E. Smulding
Jos. McAnulty
S. W. Brookart
J. Cc. F. Weade
McCutchen Sues Iowa City Paper for Libel Over Athletic Coverage
Fred C. McCutchen, athletic manager at the State University of Iowa, sues the Iowa City Republican for 10 000 damages. The suit follows libel claims connected to past articles criticizing university athletics and related action by the Republican Printing Co. The case seeks details to be filed in the district court.
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Iowa City
Iowa City Repubican
F. C. McCutchen
The
Republican Printing Co
Fred C. McCutchen
State University of Iowa
Republican
Athletic Union
Bwa
McCutchen
Republcan
Ben Fearless
State University
Prairie Bank's Monday Evening Speech Noted
A fragmentary note from Prairie Bank records an event on Monday evening at Speer's street location. The readable text mentions Miriam Lor and a second address line, with partial details of a speech or gathering.
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Miriam Lor
Eigek Prairie
Speer
Tela
Hain
Great American Holiday In Vinton July Fourth Celebration
Vinton prepares a grand Fourth of July celebration with extensive preparations. Calvin Pearl Titus, praised as a hero of the Chinese war and appointed by President McKinley to a West Point cadetship, will be welcomed with a royal reception in Vinton and surrounding areas.
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Vinton
Calvin Pearl Titus
McKinley
West Point
Pekin
Development in America cup challenge unsettles Shamrock comparisons
Rothesay July 1 Kenneth M. Clark owner of the cutter Kariad doubts Shamrock IIs readiness for American waters after three Kariad Shamrock trials. He believes Kariad is a superior boat lengthwise and seeks to settle the question before any challenger sails. Poughkeepsie experts predict Wisconsin and Cornell win varsity and freshmen races with Pennsylvania and Columbia strong in the four-oared event.
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Karied
Shamrock
Shamrock I
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Wisconsin
Cornell
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Georgetown
Prospects for Harv St Brigh Entered in Crop Reports
Chicago July 1 Crop reports received by the Corn Belt forecast very heavy harvest in the middle west. From 900 correspondents in northern Kansas Nebraska and northeastern Colorado the outlook is broadly favorable for corn and oats. Winter wheat good spring wheat fair to good but limited districts report poor rye and corn prospects in some areas.
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Chicago
Burlington
Middle West
Kansas
Homeseekers Exissions Raise Rail Fare Discounts
Homeseekers receive one fare plus 2 dollars for round trips on central railway routes to many regions including Oklahoma and Texas oilfields. For full details, contact Geo. S. Batty G P A Marshalltown Iowa. elite.
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Central
Riany
Okhoma
Texas
Geo
Murder at Burlington Ends in Fatal Shooting
Burlington La July 1 Ed Gent shot and perhaps fatally wounded John Sutherland in a five years feud over a girl May Carroll once sent to reform school to separate Gent from the girl. Sutherland tried to shield the girl from Gent.
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Burlington
Gent
John Sutherland
May Carroll
Ptorm School
Sutherland
Free Cure Promise Pipe Offer by J J paren
An ad claims a “plile pipe” free with each sale and a positive guarantee “No cure, no pay.” Samples are free and the item is priced at 50 cents. The text presents a quirky, promotional line by J J paren.
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J. J. Paren
Middle States Lawn Tennis Opens Fifteenth Annual Championship
Orange N J July 1 Attendance was good at the opening of the fifteenth annual Middle States men doubles championship at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club Mountain Station grounds. Play continues for days with magnificent trophies to the winners in the divisions.
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Orange
N. J
Middle States
Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Mountain Station
Yetter Donates $50 to Iowa City Fire Dept in Praise
Iowa City July 1. The Iowa City Fire Department under Chief Louis J Messner received a $50 donation from C. Yetter, the well known dry goods dealer, in acknowledgment of the department’s excellent services during the recent fire.
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Iowa City
Louis J Messner
C. Yetter
Oakwood handicap at Washington Park won by Waddell
The Oakwood handicap at Washington Park closed Saturday with Robert Waddell taking the feature race ridden by Bullman at 1 to 5 odds. The Conqueror finished second and Advance Guard third in the mile and a furlong event run in 1 52 3 5.
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Washington Park
Robert Waddell
i@l
Bullman
the Conqueror
Advance Guard
Prohibition Headquarters Opened in Des Moines
State headquarters officially opened Saturday evening in rooms over 1 Mulberry Street. The program featured addresses and music. A formal campaign plan and policy outline will be prepared and announced publicly in a later address.
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Des Moine
Mulberry Street
Trans Miss Commercial Congress
The Twelfth annual Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress to be held in Cripple Creek Colorado with delegates and wives attending. The meeting promises to be the largest in its history as rail rates set to cover the entire Trans Mississippi territory are announced with mountain excursions and a heated term schedule.
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Trans-Mississipi
Cripple Creek
Colo
Colorado
Congress
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Lightning Strikes Farm Kill Nine Horses and Two Cows
Independence Iowa July 1 A barn nine miles northeast of the city was struck by lightning Saturday evening killing seven horses and two cows.
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Independence
Bee Girl Wins Great Trial Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
Bee Girl the odds on favorite wins the $20,000 Great Trial Stakes of six furlongs at Sheepshead Bay by a length over Ayphena with Goldsmit third. Shaw rode Bee Girl as the winner in 1 13 1-5.
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New York
Through Fast Lehigh Valley Train to New York
A vivid note extols a pleasant trip via Lehigh Valley rail road to New York or Philadelphia. It highlights delightful scenery fast trains dining cars and on route stopovers at Buffalo on all through trips to major eastern cities. The message emphasizes ease and comfort of travel with stopovers allowed en route.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
New York
Philade
Miles From a Doctor on Farms We Heal Sores
A farm health note advises self care when distant from a doctor. The guide promotes 10-DO as a remedy for cuts bruises burns and sores and warns that delaying medical help can worsen conditions. It presents Do as a simple first aid option for rural households.
Pleasant Way For Summer Days
The Grand Trunk Railway System issues a summer tourist folder likely serving as descriptive literature for a city passenger agent application. The text outlines promotional material aimed at describing scenic routes and travel options for the upcoming season.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
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McQuesten & Sawyer
C. E. Richards
A. Whistler
Tom Cherry
McCorm Dry Goods
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Schmidt & Bro
Sam Berger
E. Reinemund
G. B. Samuels
N. T
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Hartman & Ellman
C. F. Townsend
S. G. Stein
J. H. St. John
F. W. Swan
W. E. Battey
McBride & Cope
I. Nievel
Ritz, Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Cake
M. Kautz
Mrs. Salisbury
J. T. Keuchman
B. E. Lilly
Molis & Co
Will van Gent
Frank Hautsch
F. G. Gottbrecht
J. J. Havercamp
Frank Koeckeritz
Toben, Malone & Co
F. X. Schaeffer
Chas. Braunsworth
H. G. Ficken
Frank Reed
Joe Bilkey
Henry Butz
Hine Bros
J. H. Carl
Henry Bodman
Graham Drug Store
M. W. Wheeler
Henry Geiss
Batterson Bee Hive
F. A. Hacker
Star Clothing Co
Geo. Clapp
A. Bartemeier
Jace Youth
Schmidt
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Wittich
F. H. Fuller Cigar Co
Globe Restaurant
C. C. Smith
Thompson Bros
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Middle States Lawn Tennis
Yvyetter
Fire Boys
Iowa City Department
First Nation Bank
Muscatini Owa
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D. V. Jackson
J. B Dougherty
Chas. Page
Carsbadia
Sader
S M Hughes
Orelgn
Sippi Commercial Congress
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State Bank On Trust
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Hershey State
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