Des Moines Hosts Forty-Third General Synod Of Lutherans
Des Moines prepares to host the fortieth general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church of America from May 29 for ten days. About 320 delegates plus officers and visitors attend with discussions on establishing a church organ and missionary work in Africa and India.
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Des Moines
Fortieth
General Synod
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Lutheran Church
W. W. Witmer
J. W. Wirt
Mississippi
Omaha
Neb
Ohio
Africa
India
United States
Muhlenburg
Missionary Board
L. B. Wolf
Watts Memorial College
Guntur
Conger Denies Withdrawal From Gubernatorial Race
Major Conger, back in Des Moines, rejects reports he will quit the Iowa gubernatorial contest. He says his position is unchanged and outlines plans to travel to Illinois Wisconsin and Washington before likely leaving for China in early July with a sixty day leave expiring then. He will not be in Des Moines for the state convention unless leave is extended.
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Des Moines
Major Conger
Dallas County
City
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Washington
China
Conger
Nickel Plate Excur sion Tickets to Buffalo This May
Nickel Plate road offers Chicago to Buffalo round trips at 13 dollars on four Tuesdays in May. Tickets are good five days returning by any Buffalo train up to midnight Saturday after sale. Trains depart Chicago 10:35 am, 2:30 pm, and 10:30 pm. arrivals Buffalo next morning or afternoon. Vestibuled sleepers and meals in cars. Reservations at 111 Adams Street Chicago or by John Y. Calahan.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Chicago City
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
Central
Chicago Depot
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Lawn tennis club opens season with promising play
Activity centered on the new lawn tennis court as members opened the season with several competitive games. Organizer Hanley expects members to develop into prize contenders for upcoming contests against teams from nearby cities. Later, yesterday’s results in Philadelphia and Chicago are noted with today’s schedule including Chicago at Philadelphia and other matchups.
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Hanley
Baseball Standings Snapshot From League Play
Fragmented report shows AL teams standings with Milwaukee and Philadelphia listed, including inconsistent decimal figures and partial team abbreviations. The text references a sports context with teams and performance metrics but lacks complete data.
Detroit and Cleveland Final Score Outscores
Detroit defeats Cleveland 13 to 1 in a striking baseball scoreline with Washington edging Philadelphia 5 to 4 in a separate game. The two MLB matchups showcased strong offensive bursts and late-inning drama.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Ili nois State Sportsmen Association Opens With Smooth Shooting
Springfield Ill May 21 Nearly all top professional and amateur wing shot stars gathered for the Ili nois State Sportsmen s association opening at the Illinois Gun club grounds. The event included most members of the American team preparing to sail next Saturday for Europe to face England crack shots.
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Springfield, I
America
Ilinois State Sportsmen's Association
Illinois Gun Club
Europe
England
Women contest for Governor's Cup at twenty five birds
The principal event was the women's Governor's Cup competition at twenty five birds. Six clubs participated. Mrs. G. W. Shepnerd of Chicago, daughter of Deadshot Porter, won the trophy with seventeen kills, two birds out of bounds. Mrs. S. Johnston of Minneapolis had fifteen, Mrs. Shaw of Chicago fourteen, Nellie King of St. Louis twelve, and Mrs. A. W. Butler of Springfield eleven.
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G. W. Shepnerd
Chicago
Thompson resolution on boxing sent to license committee
Chicago alderman William Hale Thompson introduced a resolution on athletic sports and boxing last night. The measure was referred to the license committee, delaying any decision for at least another week and prolonging uncertainty for boxing interests.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Council
Challenger Wins Close Race Between Shamrocks in London
In London on May 21 the Challenger edged Shamrock I by a narrow margin after a three hour contest. The start at 1 pm saw Shamrock I leading, but Challenger gained wind, and by mid race both boats executed repeated tacks before crossing the mark and turning for home. Final times show the Challenger ahead as wind fell.
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Challenger
London
Shamrocks
Shamrock S
Shamrock Sr
Shamrock I
Wu Declines Des Moines Chaudauqua Speech Invitation
Minister Wu declines to speak at the Midland Cha tauqua assembly in Des Moines due to prior engagements. He sends thanks to Chancellor Craig and acknowledges invitations conveyed by Minister Conger and Representative Hull.
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Des Moines
E. H. Conger
J. A. T. Hull
Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Conger
Washington
W. B. Craig
Drake University
Death at Iowa City Prominent Y.M.C.A. Founder
Iowa City May 21 J P Sanxay died suddenly at his home after a winter in Florida and a rapid pulmonary decline. Born in 1869 in Iowa City he later moved to Brooklyn and returned here. Sanxay helped found the local Y M C A and was active in many circles.
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Iowa City
J. P. Sanxay
Florida
Brooklyn
N. Y
Grand Lodge of Iowa Sons of Herman Chooses Rock Rapids
The Iowa Sons of Herman closed its session in Sioux City on May 21 electing officers for next year. Rock Rapids was chosen as the next meeting place with A. C. Lutze of Sioux City named Grand President and others elected to office.
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Sioux City
Grand Lodge of the Iowa Sons of Herman
Rock Rapids
A. C. Lutze
Rock Rapids Leader George Heitkemper Named Vice President
George Heitkemper of Rock Rapids serves as vice president with William Weise of Danbury as second vice president in the organization’s latest leadership roll.
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George Heitkemper
Rock Rapids
William Weise
Danbury
Iowa Land Sale Sets Local Record At Onawa
The Addison Cochran ranch near Onawa was sold last week to A. D. Annis of Council Bluffs for $55 685. The deal ranks among the area’s largest and includes prime farmland in Harrison and Monona counties with land originally entered by Addison Cochran in 1854.
Round Trip to Clear Lake Promoted by M N S Ry
For 1901 the M N S Railway offers round trip tickets to Clear Lake and return for 9.65 dollars. Tickets go on sale May 15 through September 20 and are valid until October 31. Schedule outlines Muscatine departure 6 05 pm via M N S to Mason City arrival 5 25 am via Iowa Central with Mason City to Clear Lake leg via M C N C service.
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Clear Lake
Muscatine
M.N
Mason City
Iowa Central
C&c Is
M. C
N.C
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Citizen
Muscatine resident Mr William Curtain reports back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's drug store. He cites years of over the counter cures and twenties of dollars spent with no relief before finding success. Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Wm. Curtain
East Fifth Street
Dean
Havercamp’s
Eil
Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan’s
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Kline
St. Viens
Laladeinhia
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J. L. Zimmerman
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BOD IG Dot Civwenwec Edu
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Conner
Iowa
Herman
Muscatine North & South Railroad Company
Muscatine Citi
John H. Funk
Pearl City Panitorium Club
T. Cosgrove
Iowa Avenue
C. F. Cadle
G. A. Pierson
E. 2d St
J. H. Munroe & Son
Notary Public
J. H. Munroe
Callon Peter Olsen
East 6Th
Corner 6Th and
Orange
Matisom
4K Walsh
Chicagen
St. Anthony Hospital
St . Theny's I Hospital
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McCullough
Seavita
Nervita
Nervita Medical Company
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Jackson Streets
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Illino
J. J. Havercamp
M .Bride & Copa
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO
Akron, Ohio
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