Ottumwa Meeting to Boost Interurban Rail Plan
Ottumwa residents are urged to attend an tonight at the Grand Opera house. Hon George Landis Wilson of Chicago will speak on City Building as part of a push to enlarge and improve Ottumwa including the proposed interurban railway. The Municipal Service League aims to unite business leaders, inform on feasible city plans, and rally public support for growth.
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Ottumwa
Grand Opera House
George Landis Wilson
Municipal Service League
Chicago
Municipal Service League of
League
Ottumwa routs Burlington 8 to 3 in second game
Ottumwa defeats Burlington 8 to 3 after a strong two game stretch against Hannibal. Wise and Reeve drive in runs early, Graves and Fennell add later in the rally, while McDonald and Dove contribute key plays. Burlington answers with Donovan Copeland and Rowan homer, but falls short.
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Hannibal
Ottumwa
Walloping
Burlington
Wise
Reeve
Senna
Graves
Fennell
Dove
McDonald
Foresch
Donovan
Copeland
Rowan
Senno
Brand
Seteewres
Manusch
Ronan
Burg
Rose
Schnee
Lemon
Cook
Wally
Powers
Ally
Boyd
Hickman
Dunn
H O Finney
Cavanaugh
Ioase Fennell
Manuseh
Phokbe
Burlington Srsevns
Lennon
Finney
Byd
Knowlton
Maroons Lose Slow Start in Albia Opener
Ottumwa Maroons fell to Hocking at Albia in a fast game decided by late errors. Ream struck out 13 for Ottumwa as the crowd watched a large attendance. The team advertises available dates and lists players Ream Cockerill Montgomery McLeod.
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Ottumwa Maroons
Hocking
Albia
Ream
Ottumwa
Maroons
Iowa
Cockerill
Montgomery
McLeod
Ottumwa Line-up Highlights Infield and Outfield Assignments
The Ottumwa roster lists Morris as first baseman with Hf at 1b, Putnam at 2b, Reamp and Fisher at 3b, Wilson at Is, Larson at 1b, Gilbert of, Cockerill ec, Rimmer in right field, and Boatman in left field.
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Ottumwa
Morris
Putnam
Reamp
Fisher
Wilson
Larson
Gilbert of
Cockerill
Rimmer
Boatman
Baseball doubleheader scores from several state cities
Ottumwa split with Burlington 8 3 in the first tilt and 2 4 in the nightcap. Quincy dropped both ends to Hannibal, 4 8 and 9 3. Waterloo was swept by Kewanee 2 4 and 0 4. Keokuk lost to Jacksonville 3 5 in the first game and 2 3 in the second.
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Ottumwa
Burlington
Quincy
Hannibal
Waterloo
Kewanee
Keokuk
Jacksonville
Burlington at Ottumwa Hannibal at Quincy
Burlington visits Ottumwa while Hannibal plays Quincy in a four game slate. Kewanee travels to Quincey and Keokuk eyes Jacksonville as the schedule shifts across the region.
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Burlington
Ottumwa
Hannibal
Quincy
Kewanee
Quincey
Keokuk
Jacksonville
City Council Grants Saloons Permits After Tie Vote
The Ottumwa city council met in special session led by Mayor Phillips to act on saloon permits. Permits were granted to Ottumwa Liquor Co and East End Liquor Co with various transfers. a motion to withdraw Jack White’s permit failed after a mayoral tie breaking vote. The council adjourned with Alderman Barrier absent.
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Ottumwa
Phillips
Deeds
Byrne
Sparks
Barrier
Ottumwa Liquor Co
West Main Street
East
Crowley & Co
A. L. Nelson
Fast Main Street
W. J. Tate
A. W. Cundiff
Church Street
John Genochio
E. E. Queeney
C. J. Snook
M. Brennan
East Main Street
Frank Corrigan
Wartman
Williams
Police Court outcomes for Randall and Darner in court
Frank Randall was tried by Judge Morrissey for assault and battery with Edward Mathis as the witness. Randall was fined ten dollars but the fine was remitted. F M Darner was arraigned for obstructing the street and will have a hearing tomorrow morning.
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Frank Randall
Morrissey
Edward Mathis
Randall
F. M. Darner
Waterloo approves $525000 waterworks bond plan
At a May 31 special election in Waterloo Iowa the city carried a bond proposal of 525000 to buy the waterworks and extend service by a 1536 vote margin. Women voters totaled 1513 with 1036 for municipal ownership and 457 against. men voted 1826 for and 869 against. There were 2 and 35 defective ballots respectively.
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Waterloo
Izaak Walton’s of the Bickley Fecht Duke Tribe
Attorney Jo R Jaques orders prints of four pound bass tales from Col T R Bickley He rises early to disturb the household his mighty preparations fill the day with hope yet ends home late smelling of strong drink The truth is not in him Presented with the compliments of Jo R Jaques
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Jo R. Jaques
Col
T. R. Bickley
Izaak Walton
Moriarity Trial Set For Thursday In Des Moines
Frank Moriarity an Ottumwa traveling man in jail in Des Moines faces trial in Polk county district court on a bigamy indictment filed by Mrs. Moriarity No 2 of Des Moines. Attorneys Moon and Sullivan will argue extenuating facts about morphine induced mental imbalance. Trial expected to be brief.
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Frank Moriarity
Des Moines
Moriarity No. 2
District Court
Polk County
E. G. Moon
Ottumwa
Jerry B. Sullivan
Moriarity
Wrecked the Town by Billy Sunday in Muscatine
Clinton, May 31. Constable Duncan reports Billy Sunday wrecked Muscatine by leaving town. He claims 32 saloons near $300 yearly licenses closed, yet 107 liquor licenses granted bring no revenue. Vending liquor flourishes in alleys and markets, including underage drinkers. Police morale declines, four officers dismissed, and a paid fire department remains sought.
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Clinton
Billy Sunday
Muscatine
Duncan
Many Men Thrown Out By New York Life Policy Change
One thousand agents of the New York Life Insurance company are discharged after the company ends their service today. Officials say the action aligns with state law restricting life insurance business.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Baseball kills Detroit teen during city game
Detroit May 31 Alfred Vollmer 17 of Fearse a Detroit suburb died after being struck in the heart by a pitched ball during a local baseball game.
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Detroit
Alfred Vollmer
Fearse
Ottumwa Manufacturers Association Luncheon Guest Speaker
The Ottumwa Manufacturers Association hosted a luncheon this afternoon at the Commercial Association rooms. Hon. George Landis Wilson of Chicago, who speaks at the Grand Opera House tonight, attended as a guest. The association will hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday going forward.
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Ottumwa Manufacturers’ Association
The
Commercial Association
George Landis Wilson
Chicago
Grand Opera House
Manufacturers’ Association
White English Sparrow At Wabash Depot Delights Locals
An unusually tame snow white English sparrow has frequented the Wabash passenger depot mornings for several years. Once two birds were seen, likely the only white sparrows in the region, but now only one remains as its mate disappeared. The bird feeds quietly near the depot and is a local favorite, appearing early and vanishing soon after.
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Wabash
Smith Hardl Arrested for Wife Beating in Morning
Smith Hardl was arrested this morning for beating his wife. His trial was scheduled for this evening.
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Smith Hardl
Degenerate testimony in Junkins murder trial at Centerville
Centerville Iowa June 1 jury hears final arguments as Dr Hoven a alienist testifies Junkins born criminal with degeneracy traits and long arms and large jaw. The court case involves murder of Clara Rosen with expected death penalty verdict and potential mob tension in town.
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Centerville
Junkins
Hovea
Des Moines
Chicago
Junkin
Roll Smith
John R. Price
Albia
Mitchell
Cornell
Johm Jenkins
Clara Rosen
Court House
Brown Candidate for State Hotel Inspector in Iowa
F F Brown of this city, a traveling salesman for M D Wells Shoe Co of Chicago, is a candidate for state hotel inspector under the new law. He is the sole candidate in his district and seeks endorsement from the United States Commercial Travelers at Mason City. Five inspectors will cover the state with duties to ensure hotel sanitation, fire escapes compliance, and proper kitchen food grades. Brown is well known among Iowa commercial travelers and active in Knights of Columbus and Elks. Governor Carroll will name the five inspectors, with appointments starting July 1.
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F. F. Brown
M. D. Wells Shoe Company
Chicago
United
Mason City
Brown
Towa
Knights of Columbus and
Elk
Carroll
Bootlegging Arrest Ties South Ottumwa Man to Barrel Find
Kelly McManus of South Ottumwa was arrested Saturday night on bootlegging charges after officers found a barrel of bottled beer at the McManus home. The case will be heard before Judge Tlorrissey at a later date.
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Kelly McManus
South Ottumwa
McManus
Tlorrissey
Stranger from Illinois Held to District Court
Gene Wilcox, recently arrived from Illinois, was tried before Justice Melick for threatening to shoot Walter Gates. He was held to the grand jury and released on his own bond.
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Gene Wilcox
Illinois
Justice Melick
Walter Gates
Agency visit notes and soldiers home arrangement
Fred McCloskey was in Agency on business today. Mr T ER Bickley will leave tomorrow morning for Ft Leavenworth to take John Young, an old soldier of this city, to the National Soldiers home.
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Fred McCloskey
T. ER. Bickley
Ft. Leavenworth
John Young
National Soldiers’ Home
Big attendance reported in four Central Association towns
Attendance figures from four Central Association towns show Ross at 9,300, Othenin 2,004, Boron 3,602, and Water at 1,554. The OCR text is garbled but provides approximate totals for each location.
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Central Association
Ross
A. Ep Linke
Othenin A
Boron
Vain
Marriage Licenses Issued This Weekend
Since Saturday noon the following marriage licenses have been issued James D. Lockbourton 38 and Grace Josephine Fasthing 30 James E. Green 23 and Bertha Coheenour 18 Hayes W. Osbourne 30 and Margaret C. Fowler 21 Chas. B. Young 58 and Mrs. Adeline Sweeney 43 Charles F. Glenzer 31 and Agnes G. Moriarity 30.
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James D. Lockbourton
Grace Josephine Fasthing
James E. Green
Bertha Coheenour
Hayes W. Osbourne
Margaret C. Fowler
Chas. B. Young
Adeline Sweeney
Charles F. Glenzer
Agenes G. Moriarity
Robbers shoot and kill Newhall man in Minn yard
Joseph R. Rood of Newhall Iowa was shot and killed in the Great Western railroad yards at Hampton Minnesota by two robbers who tried to hold him up as he rode a freight train with his brother S B Rood. The assailants ordered them off the train and fired when they did not comply promptly.
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Hovea
Doctor Hoven
Junkins
Hoven
Box
Jenkins
Newhall
Hampton
Minn
Joseph R. Rood
Great Western Railroad
Rood
S. B. Rood
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