Madison Square Garden Miniature Cycle Show and Parade
Introducing the famous Madison Square Garden event featuring renowned male and female bicycle champions from Europe and America led by the Shooting Stars. Includes two chatas, trick cyclists, a zoological menagerie, and two daily performances with a grand street parade starting at 10 am. Rain or shine, 11 3 fare for round trip on all railroads.
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Madison Square Garden
Europe
America
Chaats
Grand Street
Jolly River Party Dines at Havercamp Cottage
A party of 18 rode the launch Mignon up the river last evening for supper at Havercamp cottage, returning by moonlight. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jacob Leysen and family, Mr and Mrs James Ryan and son, Wm Cassidy and daughter Ubert rude, Miss Richman, Miss Marie Leysen, Miss Anna Dwyer, Miss Florence Neynes, Miss Lena Klein, A Klein of Iowa City, Joe Cassidy and J J Coady.
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Havercamp Cottage
Jacob Leysen
James Ryan
Wm. Cassidy
Ubertrude
Richman
Marie Leysen
Anna Dwyer
Florence Neynes
Lena Klein
A. Klein
Iowa City
Joe Cassidy
J. J. Coady
Marriage Announcement for Deli Kelley and Hortense Westcott
Announcements note the marriage of Deli Kelley to Miss Hortense Westcott in Iowa City last Wednesday. Kelley has many friends in Muscatiz where he once resided.
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Deli Kelley
Hortense Westcott
Iowa City
Mr. Kelley
Muscatiz
Local News Briefs From Illinois City And Nearby
Miss Louise C. Leonhard returned from a week with relatives near Illinois City. Eva R. Leonhard also traveled home aboard the Helen Blair after a visit nearby. Mrs. W. M. Markee and daughter Marguerite returned from Wilton. Anna Healey Clara Healey Ida Alterkruse John O'Brien Willie Cashman and Rev L Scott went to Chicago for the Derby. Curt Edwards got three days for intoxication. Frank Gardner ten days with sentence suspended if he leaves town. A boy fell 20 feet from Mad Creek bridge but recovered. Some Greeks in boarding cars near the lower city were discharged after a disturbance. no arrests.
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Anna
Clara Healey
Ida Alterkruse
John O’brien
Willie Cashman
Rev. L. Scott
Arden
Chicago
Curt Edwards
Frank Gardner
For Rent: Commercial Room and Dwelling on Second Street
One business room and one dwelling flat available for rent on Second street. Contact C. E. Richards for details.
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Second Street
C. E. Richards
Pair of Glasses Found At Corner Park and Smalley
A reader reports a found pair of glasses at the corner of Park and Smalley Avenue. Inquiries should contact the finder or local desk to claim.
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Corner Park and
Smalley Avenue
Rocky Mountain Limited Delayed On Rock Island Main Line
The Rocky Mountain limited was dispatched from Des Moines to Oskaloosa and Washington, then through Muscatine to Davenport and Chicago, but several main line trains were held or late. No. 12 arriving Muscatine around noon after a 3 39 a m schedule. Muscatine residents bound for Chicago Derby faced disappointment due to the delays.
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Rock Island
Rocky Mountain Limited
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Washington
Muscatine
Davenport
Chicago
Muscatine Wins Hard Fought Bowling Victory Over Davenport
Muscatine defeated Davenport 2471 to 2443 at DeLance bowling alley in Muscatine. Davenport led after the first game before Muscatine surged, with standout scoring from E. Coon at 202. Spectators included a large ladies’ delegation as the evenly matched teams earned praise for good sportsmanship and high-level bowling.
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Davenport
Helen Blair
DeLance
Muscatine
Woman Credits Grape-Nuts With Health Gain in Minnesota
Mrs. E. Fredrickson of Center City Minnesota describes severe illness last winter, gradual recovery after using Grape-Nuts with cream, weight gain from 102 to 122 pounds, and improved digestion and memory. She endorses publishing her name. Also notes recipes for warm weather desserts in each package.
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Minnesota
Minn
Thirteen Year Old Seeks Marriage License Refused
A thirteen year old girl Emma R Phillips sought a marriage license at the court house accompanied by her mother who consented. She said she would be fourteen next month and the father was absent so the license was refused because both parents must approve under the law.
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Court House
Emma R. Phillips
F. C. Brown
Mob kills man accused of murder in Boone Iowa
City Marshal John Swearingen of Jefferson is shot and killed at 3 09 this morning during an attempt to arrest S M Showman. Showman is later killed by a mob as the town erupts in excitement.
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Boone
John Swearingen
Jefferson
S. M. Showman
Showman
Telegraphne Girls Strike Over Wages in Des Moines
Seventy telephone girls in Des Moines left work for uniform wages of one dollar per day. They are well organized and affiliated with the Federation of Labor and expect the strike to spread across Iowa.
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Des Moines
Federation of Labor
Dying Derby Owner Heads to Chicago to Watch Race
Salem Indiana reports Col Sam Bryant owner of Proctor Knott Uncle Bob and other famed thoroughbreds sails to Chicago to witness the American Derby. Though feeble and near death, Bryant insists he would rather die in Chicago than at Churchill Downs and is carried in a sleeper by two attendants awaiting Washington Park.
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Salem
Ind
Sam Bryant
Proctor Knott
Uncle Bob
Chicago
Washington Park
Churchill Downs
Kansas Needs Harvest Help In Statewide Shortage
Kansas City dispatch reports a miscalculation of the wheat crop and harvest labor needs. Officials urge 10,000 more workers, with 3,000 ready to deploy today. Farmers recruit along routes offering up to $2.50 daily plus board as Nebraska also seeks Kansas harvesters.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Suprintendent Howard
State Free Employment Bureau
Nebraska
Cholera Strikes Philippine Army. 22 Soldiers Die
Washington reports a serious cholera outbreak in the Philippines with 22 enlisted men dying between April 23 and May 6. General Chaffee sent the casualty list to the War Department, revealing the disease now affects military personnel beyond native populations, prompting official concern.
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Philippines
Washington
War Department
General Chaffee
Crusade Against Tramps Expands in Berrien County
In St Joseph Michigan on June 21 authorities launch a county wide crackdown after Charles Parks murder and rising crime. Homeless men will be driven from the county with 2000 tramps to be exiled in coming days. Police chartered a train to remove hoboes to distant woods and ordered them not to return.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Berrien County
Charles Parks
Driven Crazy by Whitecaps
Henry Deming, beaten by white caps in Monroe county two weeks earlier, is described as a raving maniac in Indianapolis. He believes the white caps are pursuing him and pleads for protection from them.
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Indianapolis
Henry Deming
Monroe County
Three Italians Narrow Escape From Lynch Mob Near Pittsburg
Three Italians charged with the fatal wounding of Frank James at New Kensington faced a mob of about 2000 near Pittsburg. They were saved by transfer to Greensburg jail after a brief clash with unionists.
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Pittsburg
Frank James
New Kensington
Greensburg
NO STRIKE DEVELOPMENTS IN WILKESBARRE MINING AREA
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 21 the mine situation is quiet as District Presidents Duffy Fahey Nichol s confer with President Mitchell. The miners boycott has grown serious for non union men whose families face shortages of necessary goods.
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Wilkesbarre
Duffy
Fahey
Nichols
Mitchell
New Warship Denver Launched at Neafie & Levy Yards
The cruiser Denver was launched in Philadelphia in the afternoon at the Neafie and Levy shipyard. About 150 Denverites attended the christening and saw the warship’s first dip.
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Philadelphia
Denver
Neafie & Levy. Co
Tragic Crossing Death: Mrs Albert Otto Killed by Train
Mrs Albert Otto aged 29 was struck and killed at Walcott when crossing the Rock Island tracks to reach her home after visiting her sister in law. The east bound Chicago and Omaha train No 14 struck her as the west bound freight passed. The injuries were fatal with skull fracture and multiple limb breaks. She is survived by husband and parents and a large family.
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Albert Otto
Walcott
Chicago & Omaha
Ed. Black
Rock Island Road
Otto
Louis Otto
Rock Island Tracks
Otto Field
O’brien
Edward Martin
Excursion to Muscatine by Ottumwa Belle and barge
The Ottumwa Belle and a barge will run an excursion to Muscatine tomorrow leaving Davenport at 7 AM and Rock Island at 10 AM returning about 4 PM. German Lutherans from across the state will attend the Orphans home celebration southwest of the city, promising a big affair.
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Ottumwn Belle and Barge
Muscatine
Rock Island
Davenport
Writ of Habeas Corpus Sought for Three Men in Express Car Attempt
Attorney C A W Kent for James Bohen Thomas Murphy and William Lowry applied in district court for a writ to release the trio. They are held to the next grand jury session on charges of attempting to break into an express car at the station on May 8th. Hearing set for Thursday at 9 oclock before Judge W F Brannan.
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C. A. W. Kent
James Bohen
Thomas Murphy
William Lowry
District Court
W. F. Brannan
Golf Handicap Second in Series at Country Club
The second golf handicap round was held at the Country Club yesterday afternoon with rain deterring many players. Top finishers were George Reeder in first place, F. A. Neidig second, C. W. Kemble third, and Dr. H. J. Dean fourth.
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George Reeder
F. A. Neidig
C. W. Kemble
Dr. H. J. Dean
Boat Race Delayed by Rain in Poughkeepsie
Rain soaked the college boat races in Poughkeepsie New York with about 2000 spectators facing a soggy afternoon as crews prepared to row despite heavy showers.
Weatherford Fire Destroys Ten Stores in Texas
A morning blaze in Weatherford, Texas, razed ten store buildings causing an estimated $50,000 in damage. Dallas reports confirm the total loss and indicate rapid spread across the commercial row.
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Dallas
Tex
Weatherford
Summer meetings offer discounted travel via G C R N lines
The notice lists prominent summer meetings with special rates authorized by the B C R N Railway. These include the National Convention of the International Sunday School Association in Denver July 15 22, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Biennial in Denver July 30 August 3 0, the National Fraternal Congress in Denver September 1 6, the National Association of Letter Carriers in Denver August 0, the National Educational Association in Omaha October 16 23, and the Travelers' Protective Association in Tacoma July 23 27.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians
America
National Association of Letter Carriers
Minneapolis
Omaha
Neb
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Tacoma
Wash
The
United Presbyterian Church
Fraternal Gatherings Across Cities Delineate August Meetings
Salt Lake City hosts the Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks from August 12 to 14. San Francisco holds a Pennial Meeting of the Knights of Pythias August 11 to 22. Seeks information from representatives of large firms. contact John G. Farmer for Rail and Transit lines.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
San Francisco
Cal
Knights of Pythias
Seattle
Wash
Dress Jno
G. Farmer
N. R’y
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Professor Burris
Miss Edna
Vyoocchk
Louise C. Leonhard
Illinois City
Eva R. Leonhard
Mad Creek
East Second Street
Main
E. Coon
Davenport Lst
Marshall
Tlephne
Irie
Derby
Col
Michigan
Indiana
Ue One
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Texas
South
Mackey
Phil
J. Mackey
Prop
G.&p. Stein Furnace Co
West Second Street
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
H. H. Arnold
Iowa
Danner
Wittich Bros
Swan’s Jewelry Store
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