Ball Declines Governor Run Amid Democratic Hopes
Iowa City May 15 Senator G W Ball says he will not seek the governorship at the state convention. He already holds one office and says one at a time is a good plan. He cites possible nominees Cato Sells Otumwa Mayor Phillips Wade and notes Democrats have no current chance of election. Ball adds he would resign if he sought another office and would need Johnson county backing for any future bid.
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G. W. Ball
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Cato Sells
Vinton
Phillips
Ottumwa
Judge Wade
Iowa
Boies
Johnson County
Farm barn fire described in Rolfe May issue
A barn on a Rolfe farm burned, drawing strong emotion as onlookers witnessed the disaster. Fire brigades battled the flames, and investigators begin assessing the cause amid the smoke and damage.
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Rolfe
Fire at Cunningham Bros Yard near Clare Destroys Site
A blaze at the Cunningham Brothers near Clare, a small town south of the city, consumed the property and eight valuable horses. Onlookers witnessed the horses escape the flames before succumbing, while no rescue was possible.
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Clare
Ed W Hearne to Attend YMCA Jubilee in Boston
Oskaloosa May 15 Friends report Ed W Hearne former YMC A secretary, now in Manila in charge of YMCA work, plans to attend the Christian associations jubilee convention in Boston June 11 to 16. He will visit Keosauqua before marrying Miss Marie Myers of Burlington. He served as first lieutenant with Fifty-first Iowa and led YMCA work in Manila under Helen Gould.
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Ed. W. Hearne
Manila
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Christian Associations
Boston
Hearne
Iowa
Keosauqua
Marie Myers
Pleasant
United States
Iowa Mission Conference Dates Set for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the sixth annual meeting of the Iowa State Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church on May 23 and 24. The Cedar Rapids district Woman’s Home Missionary society begins May 22 at St. Paul’s church with official programs released yesterday.
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Iowa State
Woman's Home Missionary Society
the Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Church
Lipton Sees Improvement In Old Boat Ahead
Lipton believes the former challenger has improved more than expected and that the old boat now shows notable strength. He remains optimistic about the race prospects despite a wavering outlook on the new challenger.
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Lipton
Boer Homes and Farms Destroyed by British Army
London May 14 A War Office statement says 634 Boer homes and farms have been destroyed by the British in the campaign.
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London
War Office
It Is Well To Think Well Divine To Act Well Quote
A pithy Horace Mann aphorism on aligning thought with virtuous action. The line emphasizes the value of deliberate thinking followed by righteous deeds.
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Horace Mann
Insurance Companies Plan Political Influence in State
More than 30 state and out-of-state fire insurance agents met in Des Moines to organize efforts to influence the next general assembly. They object to recent laws and vetoed measures seen as oppressive and note other industries have long engaged in political activity for self-protection.
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Savery
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War on Sunday Excursions in Sioux City
The Ministerial association forms a committee led by President John F. Watts and Rev. Charles Williams to challenge Sunday excursions. They will mail letters to railroad presidents, passenger agents, church pastors, and regional editors seeking cooperation to end Sunday trips.
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Sioux City
Charles Williams
Second Presbyterian Church
John F. Watts
Charles F. Ensign
Four-man swing suggested for state meet team
In high school athletic circles the finals may occur today or tomorrow before team selection for the Grinnell state meet. If the team includes more than two likely winners Bennison Edson George and Charles Riemcke are favored for at least second honors. An enthusiast urged naming one athlete as manager if only four can go.
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Edson
George
Charles Riemcke
Bannerman Institute
Chicago
Bannerman
A.L. Forteynaven
Jackson Boulevard
Iowa Defeats Coe College In Baseball Tilt
Iowa beat Coe College of Cedar Rapids in a game played here yesterday. The contest featured fine fielding and strong batting from both sides. Storey, Iowa’s new pitcher, delivered a standout play as three Coe runners were put out in the fifth inning. Moss singled and scored for Iowa.
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Iowa
Coe College of
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Sportsmen Open Meet At Dupont Gun Club
Newton Iowa May 15 The Iowa State Sportsmen Association opened with practice events at Dupont Gun Club. About seventy five shooters are expected tomorrow including eleven of the all American team.
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Iowa
Iowa State Sportsmen's Association
Dupont Gun Club
Senior collegiate wins Iowa home track meet at Iowa City
The University of Iowa home track meet concluded with the senior collegiate team scoring 38 points to top the senior laws with 17. Freshmen collegiates finished third with 15 points. J. S. Warner of Leon Iowa led individuals with the most points.
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University of Iowa
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J. S. Warner
Leon
Iowa
Mec Govern to Meet Herrera in Twenty-Round Fight
In San Francisco on May 29 Terry Mec Govern of the local scene faces Aurelio Herrera of Bakersfield in a twenty round bout for gate receipts.
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Terry MecGovern
Aurelio Herrera
Bakersfield
Cal
Lipton Loyal to Shamrock I in Cup Race Doubt
London May 15 Sir Thomas Lipton returns troubled by Monday's loss but trusts Shamrock I remains best and vows not to swap for Shamrock II. New York May 15 the deed of gift blocks substituting Shamrock I for Shamrock II this year since a rival contest must occur or two years must pass after defeat.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Shamrock S
Shamrock IL
Columbia
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Yesterday's Results Snapshot
Chicago 6 Detroit 2 and Milwaukee 11 Cleveland 11 Washington 3 Boston 2. Strong present tense results listing city teams and scores.
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Boston
Probate Notice of Adam Drumm Will in Muscatine Iowa
State of Iowa Muscatine county announces the probate of the last will and testament of Adam Drumm deceased. The instrument was opened May 1 1900 and will be heard at the June term of the District Court beginning June 19 1901. Any interested party may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. C J Richman Clerk of the District Court.
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Muscatine County
District Court
Said
Adam Drumm
Said County
Ascatine
C.J. Ricnman
District. Court
Baltimore Triumphs Over Philadelphia 11 to 5
Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 11 to 5 in a baseball score listed with other games in a schedule. Washington visits Boston as part of today’s lineup, while Philadelphia travels to Baltimore for an additional matchup.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Baseball score roundup across cities and games
A string of baseball scores from various cities shows New York 3 over Chicago 0, Boston 4 over St. Louis 3, Brooklyn 8 over Cincinnati 7 in 11 innings, Pittsburgh 3 over Philadelphia 2. The list lists results with multiple city pairs and final tallies.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago at New York and five other city matchups
A list of baseball schedule pairings includes Chicago versus New York, St Louis versus Boston, Cincinnati versus Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh versus Philadelphia.
Brooklyn Opens Series With Eleven Inning Win Over Reds
Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 4-3 in 11 innings to take the early series lead. Daly started the 10th with a double but was left. Peitz, McGuire and Keeler contributed key hits as Brooklyn finally sealed the win in the eleventh. Hughes held Cincinnati in the seventh to preserve the tie.
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Cincinnati
New York
Kitsen
Hughes
Daly
Peitz
McGuire
Sceckard
Keeler
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