Human Freight Car Ten Fights Johnson in Philadelphia
Ed Dunkhorst known as the Human Freight Car signed to meet champion Jack Johnson in a six round match in Philadelphia the first week of September. He weighs over 400 pounds and drew attention for tossing teammates during his Family Theatre engagement. The bout was arranged by Matt Glaser of the Twentieth Century club in Philadelphia who sought a $5,000 purse and traveled west to arrange the fight. Dunkhorst signed in Lima, Ohio where he was performing in vaudeville.
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Family Theatre
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Philadelphia
Matt Glaser
Twentieth Century Club
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Ohio
Sterling 10 Play Sunday Games Here
Muscatine baseball fans will see the Muskies and Sterling clash on several Sundays this summer after Clinton withdrawal. Manager Mammen cuts out Clinton due to poor attendance. Sterling will appear here June 13 and 14 as the Infants join the schedule, with Davis arranging more Sunday visits by the Illini squad.
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Fifteen Round Glove Contest Set at Family Theatre
T F Gleason arranges a fifteen round sparring match at the Family theatre in Muscatine on July 3. Sid Terry and Earl Henderson are the principals. Gleason, a local lodge officer, promises a quality exhibition and notes Terry’s endurance speed and science against Henderson’s spring form.
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Family Theatre
Sid Terry
Earl Henderson
T. F. Gleason
Gleason
Pearl City
Terry
Henderson
Muskies Roll Over Warrrens 11 to 3 in Park Gameday
The Muskies defeated the Chicago Warrens 11 to 3 in a routine contest marked by lax defense and early fatigue on the visitors after their Clinton trip. Vinall and Worton led with timely hits while Madson and Detweiler contributed key drives as Pearl City secured the win behind steady fielding.
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Osborne
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Baseball box score notes from a coastal league game
Vinall and Worton each posted two base hits as Kernan also contributed. Davis Parsons Vinall Holm Parson Vinall Da vis Parson Vinall Holm Par sons Vinall and Montan Weyer turned double plays. Detweiler and Osborne stole bases. Osborne was hit by a pitch. Worton walked once Madson walked twice Worton struck out five Madson three times Wild pitch by Worton. Umpire Truxell Official scorer Levesn.
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Muscatine
Cubs Rally to Beat Reds in Ten Inning Thriller
Cincinnati Ohio June 2 Chance and his champs won 9 to 3 over the Reds after ten innings. The game stayed tied until the ninth when a walk a hit Stanley error and a fumble enabled Reds to threaten but the Cubs held and pushed across the winning run in extra innings. Sox Arrive in Philadelphia to Find Car Strike Disrupting Transit. Philadelphia Pennsylvania June 2 The White Sox reached Philadelphia after a long bus ride from Chicago and face a street car strike that forces them to walk most places until they can reach the ball park.
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Chance
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Stanley
Sox
Philadelphia
White Sox
Chicago
Broad Street
Results Yesterday in National and American Leagues
National League scores show Cincinnati 3, Chicago 9 in ten innings, New York 5, Brooklyn 2, with Pittsburgh and St Louis postponed by rain. American League games include Washington 0, New York 2, and Boston 0, Philadelphia 1 in extras. Central Association results list Waterloo 3, Kewanee 5. Keokuk 2, Jacksonville 1. Ottumwa 1, Burlington 0. Quincy 7, Hannibal 6. Three-I League results: Davenport 2, Cedar Rapids 6. Springfield 6, Peoria 3. Bloomington 3, Decatur 2. Rock Island 3, Dubuque 2.
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Hamlin Professor Elected President of Upper Iowa University
Professor Richard Watson Cooper of Hamlin University St Paul was unanimously elected president of Upper Iowa University Fayette Ia to succeed Shanklin who becomes president of Wesleyan University Middletown Conn Cooper a Wesleyan graduate has taught English literature at Hamlin for ten years
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Richard Watson Cooper
Hamlin University of St. Paul
Upper Iowa University
Shanklin
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Cooper
Hamlin University
Letters remaining unclaimed at Muscatine post office
List of letters for week ending June 2 1909 includes men A Canfield R C Hopkinson John Hohman B E A Hulse Rev Eugene C Osthoff Wren Russell Fred Smith Cornelius J Sullivan and women Selah Boyd Elizabeth Brierton A Elliott Beatrice Meade May K Smith Alice VanWinkle Florence Wilson. Please say ADVERTISED when calling. R S McNutt P M.
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Muscatine
Iowa
A. Canfield
R. C. Hopkinson
John Hohman
BE. A. Hulse
Eugene C. Osthoff
Wren Russell
Fred Smith
Cornelius J. Sullivan
Selah Boyd
Elizabeth Brierton
A. Elliott
Beatrice Meade
May K. Smith
Alice Vanwinkle
Florence Wilson
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Local Socials and Accidents Reported in Conesville
Mrs Sidney Emerson hosted relatives including Mrs L M Annan of Moline and nieces Addie and Ed Murphy from Muscatine. Mrs Wm Chown, 81 or 82, fell Friday injuring her arm. Dr English aids. John and Winifred English and Miss Rae Nolind attended Lone Tree High School commencement. A surprise shower honored Mr and Mrs R M Kemberling. Adah Wells returned to Ottumwa with Miss Black staying at Jas Singleton home. Mrs Chas Sanderson and child mentioned.
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Conesville
Sidney Emerson
L. M. Annan
Moline
Ill
Addie
Ed. Murphy
Muscatine
Wm. Chown
Dr. English
John
Winifred English
Rae Nolind
Lone Tree High School
R. M. Kemberling
Adah Wells
Ottumwa
Miss Black
Jas. Singleton
Chas. Sanderson
Local Visits and Home Improvements Noted in Area
Irene from Cedar Rapids visited Ora Sanderson for several days last week. Guy Creiger stayed with his sister Mrs Clarence Askren in Lone Tree on Monday. M E church will add a metallic ceiling with Moyer Bros to wallpaper side walls. Nellie and Carrie Bell of Davenport spent Sunday with Cass Hawkins family. Nellie Pierce of Columbus Junction visited cousins Glenn McCullough and Mrs R E Tipton over Sunday. Charles Foot of Wapello spent Saturday with his brother Burrel.
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Irene
Cedar Rapids
Ora Sanderson
Guy Creiger
Lone Tree
Clarence Askren
M. E
Moyer Bros
Nellie
Carrie Bell
Davenport
Earl and
Vida
Cass Hawkins
Nellie Pierce
Columbus Junction
Glenn McCullough
R. E. Tipton
Charles Foot
Wapello
Burrel
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad at Havercamp Drug Store
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds with prices 50c and 1.00 at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
De Molay Commandery Holds Night Meeting Tonight
Attention Str Knights. Special meeting of De Molay Commandery No 1, ET, tonight at 8 p.m. Work in the Black Cross Degree. By order of The E C.
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Ruthenberg Clothing CO
FAST
Illinois Club
Clin
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David Bogard Benjamin
Superior Union
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Earl Hender
Son
Warrens
Worten
CUBS
Champs
Cedar Rauds
Fayette Schol
the Airdome
Dainty Mae la Porte
Confsville
Ballerson Stores
Wagner Bros
East Second Street
Cable’s
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern, Mgr
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