Muscatine to Meet Mutuals in Anticipated Moline Baseball Showdown
Muscatine faces Chicago Mutuals at the Moline fair grounds tomorrow with Wee Willie McGill pitching for the Mutuals. A.M. excursion from Moline foresees about a thousand fans. East End Athletic Club tickets sold heavy. Kerr’s no hit bid at Clinton sparks local baseball chatter as Muscatine aims to build reputation with a strong park and crowd turnout.
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Fair Grounds
Muscatine
Chicago Mutuals
Mutuals
Callahan
Logan
Wee Willie McGill
McGill
Chicago
Rudd
East End Athletic Club
Moline
Kerr
Clinton
Rock Island
Paddy Nee Versus Kid Farmer at Tri City Boxing Show
The Tri City Athletic Club brings a major boxing program to Saengerfest Hall in Muscatine Davenport on May 31 with more than 3,090 seats. Feature matches include Paddy Nee of Pittsburg versus Kid Farmer of Peoria in a 15 round bout and Grover Hayes against Eddie Tancel of Chicago. The card also lists Packy McFarland versus Kid Brewer and Kid Powers versus Tommy McNamara with Malachy Hogan refereeing.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Tri-City
Paddy Nee
Pittsburg
Kid Farmer
Peoria
Grover Hayes
Eddie Tancel
Chicago
Packy McFarland
Detroit
Kid Brewer
Ottumwa
Kid Powers
Clinton
Tommy McNamara
Malachy Hogan
Round Trip Fare from Chicago to Boston via Nickel Plate
Travel offer from Chicago to Boston and return for one fare plus $1.00, valid May 71 to June 9 inclusive, with excursion rates via New York City. Extended return limit to July 15. John Y. Calahan, general agent, room 298, No 113 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Chicago
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
New York City
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Cubs Back in First Place After Steinfeldt Three Bagger
In a three eye league recap, Harry Steinfeldt powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2 1 victory over the Boston Americans as Chicago tops the standings again. The American League saw Boston shut out Chicago 3 0 by the White Sox, while Cleveland challenged the Athletics for leadership. Springfield defeated Rock Island 2 0 in a 15 inning Three I league thriller.
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Harry Steinfeldt
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Steinfeldt
West Side Grounds
Cardinals
New York Giants
Boston Americans
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Athletics
Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League games saw Chicago beat Boston 2 to 1 and Philadelphia topple Cincinnati 3 to 1 in ten innings. St Louis defeated New York 4 to 3 while Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 9 to 2. American League games had New York 15 over Detroit 5 and Boston 3 over Chicago 0, with Philadelphia 6 over St Louis 2 and Washington 0 vs Cleveland 4. American Association reports Louisville 9 Indianapolis 7 and Columbus 7 Toledo 2. Three Eyes League results include Bloomington 3 over Dubuque 1 and Cedar Rapids 4 over Decatur 2. Springfield 2 defeated Rock Island 0 in fifteen innings. Iowa State League games featured Keokuk 12 Ottumwa 4 and Waterloo 4 Boone 4. Marshalltown 7 Fort Dodge 3.
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Springfield
Rock Island
Bloomington
Dubuque
WL Pet
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Ore
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ooo
Boston
Brooklyn A
Cleveland
Vei Keene
Detroit St. Louis
Washington
Boston American Association
Des Moines
Lincoln
Sioux City
Denver
Pueblo
L Pet
Peoria
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Ewneenee
Decatur
Iowa
PetykeNseuees
Burlington
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Civica
Oskaloosa
Boone Ere
OCW
Sks Heen
Icicle Keokuk
Brooklyn
Detroit
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Baseball matchups listed for four cities and two leagues
Schedule shows Boston at Chicago New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Chicago at Boston in the American League.
Local YMCA Tennis Club Forms Grounds Committee
The central tennis club at the YMCA met to appoint a grounds committee and plan a local handicap tournament next month. They aim to host summer tournaments, seek matches with Ottumwa Y M C A, and meet Oskaloosa’s strong team. Irving S. Pepper was elected president with Ben Brandt as secretary treasurer. committee members are B Preston Will Jayne and Dan Hayes.
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Central Tennis Club
Jameson
Ottumwa Y. M. C. A
Ottumwa Association
Oskaloosa
Irvings. Pepper
Ben Brandt
B. ©. Preston
Will Jayne
Dan Hayes
Detroit at New York and other league matchups
Detroit plays New York while Cleveland faces Washington and St. Louis meets Philadelphia in notable basketball schedule matchups. The slate features four games across major venues with implications for standings and player performances.
Cornell Wins Iowa Tennis Honors
Cornell captured the state doubles and singles titles at the Iowa state tennis tournament held in Iowa City on May 26, with Iowa finishing in second place.
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Cornell
Iowa
Iowa City
Cornell Wins Singles in Iowa Tennis Tourney
Cornell college of Mt. Vernon won singles in the Iowa state tennis tournament in Iowa City. The Cornellites captured their laurels after the most desperate struggle on the Hawkeye courts, with the doubles final lasting nearly five hours.
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Iowa City
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Cornellites
Low Rates For Special Excursions From Iowa Central
Iowa Central announces special excursion fares to Portland Seattle Puget Sound Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and Louisville with dates in May June and July. One fare plus small surcharges, limited sale windows and optional return extensions. Contact A B Cutts Minneapolis for full rates and service details.
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Iowa Central
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Hotel Men's’ Association
California
Boston
Mass
American Medical Association
Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Springfield
Illinois
German Baptist Brethren
Jo Wouisville
A. B. Cutts, If
Minneapolis, Minn
G A R Shelby Norman Post Plans Memorial Service
Shelby Norman Post members meet at headquarters Sunday morning at 9 30 for a memorial service at U B church. Rev J C H Light officiates. M O Stanwood commander Gus Schmidt adjutant.
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Shelby Norman Post
U. B
J. C. H. Light
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
South Muscatine Mission Fund Sees Quick Growth
The South Muscatine mission fund reports rapid improvement and a faster cure timeline, signaling strong community support and returning momentum for its fundraising efforts.
Revival meetings and Davenport excursion plans announced
The Green Street mission building committee deferred reports to next week due to high attendance while solicitors push toward securing funds. Revival at Musserville Friends church may extend several days with Mrs. Elder from Emporia leading talks on The Holy Spirit. Tomorrow features Sunday school, morning preaching, children’s meeting, and an evening service. Also, the Roach and Musser hose company plans an all day Davenport excursion on the steamer Columbia, with numerous tickets sold.
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Green Street
Musserville Friends’ Church
Elder
Emporia
Kan
Roach and Musser Hose Company
Davenport
Columbia
Masons Plan Special Train for E. E. Shellabarger Funeral
The body of E. E. Shellabarger will be laid to rest in Letts cemetery rather than Cedar Bethel. A special Masonic train is being arranged to transport Masons from this city to the funeral at Letts. Rev. E. C. Brooks will lead the service, assisted by Rev. Childress and Rev. Longnecker. The funeral sermon and grave rites will be conducted under Masonic lodge auspices.
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E. E. Shellabarger
Cedar Bethel
Letts
E. C. Brooks
Musserville
Masonic Lodge
Funeral for S H Duncan Held at Home in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa May 26 funeral services were conducted at the home for S H Duncan with soldiers acting as pallbearers and the casket draped in the flag before burial at Columbus City Cemetery. Delegates from Columbus Junction attended the Louisa County Republican convention at Wapello including E R Lacey H H Wilson Joseph Dotson F M Molesberry E E Griffith and W E Whetstine. Fredonia schools closed for the day with teachers Fred Cute and others among attendees.
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Columbus Junction
S. H. Duncan
Columbus City
Louisa County
Wapello
Eastbound Passengers and Local Visitors Noted
Eastbound passengers on yesterday's Firefly are mentioned. S. C. Foster visited West Liberty yesterday. Miss Pauline Collins assistant principal left this morning for Monmouth Illinois. She was joined by Miss Maud Ensign eighth grade teacher who will stay a few days before continuing to Boone Iowa.
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Rose Edwards
Sigafoos
John Hucke
Muscatine
Henry Leonhard
Hattie Carr
Fredonia
Will Hutton
Verba Smith
Paul
Julia Williams
Washington
Columbus Junction
R. L. Hughes
Elmer Wells
J. M. Delzell
Frederic
Elsie Freeman
Nettie Dil
Des Moines
Effie Porter
Ainsworth
Muda Acheson
S. C. Foster
West Liberty
Pauline Collins
Monmouth
Ill
Maud Ensign
Boone
$100-Dr E Decthan’s Anti Diuretic Promises Quick Cure
Ad claims Dr E Decthan’s anti diuretic can stop bed wetting in children and adults. It promises to cure incontinence during sleep and is sold for $1 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug store.
Bribery Charge Against Kansas City Financier
Assistant Circuit Attorney Fickerssen announced an information filed against Robert M. Snyder of Kansas City alleging he paid 50,000 dollars in 1898 to city council members to secure passage of the central traction bill.
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St. Louis, Mo
dAssistant Circuit
Fickerssen
Robert M. Snyder
Kansas City
Central Traction
Foley's Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations
Foley & Co. of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the trusted throat and lung remedy in a yellow package. They warn that many imitations with similar sounding names flood the market, urging customers to ask for the genuine product and refuse substitutes. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley's
Havercamp’s
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days on New York Routes
Describes Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley, double track routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and to Boston via Vermont and Maine lines. Includes Montreal outreach and Portland double track Chicago to Montreal. Fares and descriptive literature mailed on application to Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. & T. A. 185 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Chicago
New York
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk-Central Vermont
Boston & Maine
Boston
Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
Adams St
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
Advert says many suffer from dyspepsia and constipation. pills guarantee cure for 25 cents. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
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Kerr’s
Cemetery Road
Chicago Americans
Eye League
National League
Keokuk
Muscatine Watch CO. Movements
Swan’s Jewelry Store
Seiler Bros
Y. M. C. A. Tennis Club
Attention
South Muscatine
Mission Fund
Lumbia
Friends Church
Sudbury Tower
South End
Sam Sprott
Charles Knapp
A. R. Marret
Roach
Musser
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Oregon Street
Riley Rice’s
Order
Ida Chown
Miss Chown
Oakland Township
A. S. Bailey
John Sands
W. A. Walker
L. Williams
M. H. Summers
Bessie Utt
Mediapolis
R. L. Dunker
George Brock
R. W. Reesink
New Journal
H. E. Drier
C. O. Carpenter
Mt. Pleasant
F. E. Thompson
J. J. Russell
Thompson
Luke James
Ance
Fred Cute
J. L. Pentzer
Muscatine Optical Co
East Second Street
Neidig's Book Store
Stein Furniture Co
Snyder
Mark Coyner
W. G. Block Co
Geome
West Second
J. Carl Barnard
Wittich Bros
Herm Gremmel
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