Haynes pioneer of the automobile born in Kokomo
Elwood Haynes began construction of the Pioneer car twenty three years ago, with its first public run in 1894 near Kokomo Indiana. The Pioneer is now in the Smithsonian. Haynes cars won 41 of 44 contests from 1895 to 1916 and introduced features later standard in the industry. The Light Six models boast speeds from zero to sixty in high gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Haynes
C. H. Bennett
Bennett Garage & Machine Co
Haynes
Kokomo
Indiana
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C
New York
America
St. Louis
Chicago Motor Club
Track Meet Records Fall at Central Union Championship
Chicago Athletic Association wins the Central Amateur Athletic Union senior track and field meet with 42 points, while Wisconsin scores 9 and Illinois 5. Several records fall including Campbell in the half mile, Marceau in the mile, Dismond in the 440 yards, Kenourck in pole vault, Loomis in high jump, Mucks in shot put and threshing yard events. University of Chicago dominates second with multiple record performances. Notre Dame and Northwestern also compete among 16 institutions at the University of Chicago track.
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Campbell
Marceau
Dismond
Mucks
Loomis
Kenourck
University of Wisconsin
Chicago
Chicago Athletic-a
Central Amateur ‘Athletic
Union Today
Mino's Athletic
AJ AL UL
University of Chicago
F. Sauer
CGALA
Chicago Athletic Association
George, Waage
Llinois
N. A. Merriam
Keénourck
I. Alc
Leroy Samse
C.A. A
GC. A
Alma Siechards
Wisconsin
Ie Ald
Vo Rohter
ML. Coffin
Lesmiss
Oby Ff. Uhaif
Smith
C. Ny Thetn
University For Wisconsin
Danish Athletic Club of Chicago
Notre Dame
Northwestes University
Bucklen's Amica Salve Promotes Healing For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement urges using Bucklen's Amica Salve for minor cuts sores bruises and infections hazards from pin pricks and strains. It claims antiseptic protection and prevention of serious complications and promotes an original two ounce box at 25 cents from local druggists.
Lincoln Park Club Leads in Busy Rowing Meet
Lingotron Park Club and Lincoln Park Club lead as four of six races win. Alfred Anderson of Lincoln Park shines, winning junior four and other events. Central Rowing club of St Louis and North Side Boat Club of Quincy show strong showings, with tight finishes and disqualifications noted.
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Lingoln Park
Chigego
Central Rowing “Club
St Louis
Baden’ Rowing ‘Club
South Side Boat Club
Quines
North Side
Boats Club
Quincy
Tunior
Turn
AL Ce
WK Johnson
Park
H. Ross
Central Blacelib
St. Louis
Fourt
Ventral States Amateur Rowing Association
York Street
North
Mound City
Lincoln, Park of
Alfred Anderson
Lincoln
A. Bornmann
South Side
Lincoln Park
Justice Throws Out Eleven Games In Cedar Rapids Protest
In Waterloo Iowa the Central Association tossed eleven Cedar Rapids games amid rule violations. Cedar Rapids protests claimed four veteran rules were breached and Mason City also had two wins annulled against Marshalltown. The special meeting restricted transfers of higher class players to any team.
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Waterloo
Central ’Association
Tulay
Celar Bar Aets
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Marshalltown
Central Association
Dramatic duel tale of Strathmore and a tragic ward
In this era melodrama Lord Strathmore and his ally Bertie Errol clash over Lady Vavasour. A duel ends Errol’s life and prompts a grim chain of vengeance. Strathmore violently slays Lady Vavasour, spares her, takes Errol’s baby Lucille, who grows to a radiant young woman. A suitor exposes a deadly secret, but virtue redeems, and Strathmore dedicates his life to the child.
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Lord Strathmore
Bertie
Errol
Marquise of Vavasour
Strathmore
Vavasour
Lady Vavasour
Andy
Lucille
Bank Votes Extended in Merchants Trust and Savings Bank Contest
Votes on deposits of 19 dollars and more at the Merchants Trust and Savings Bank will run through the contest close. Count ballots day and night, sorting labels and slips, with doors locked at 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable contestants include Taroht Briggs, John Winters, and Elbert Delford Darrow aiding Woodland Home. Certificates issued for new and old accounts, with interest at 3 percent. deposits vote remains for three months.
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Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
Huring
Whig
Taroht Briggs
John Winters
Elbert Delford Darrow
Woodland Home
Sprigg
Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank
Npegr
Lad Crushed to Death in Train Yard Accident
WANNIBAL Mo July 3 Special lad, Clark Svear old son of Mrs Isie Clarke of Sil Eleventh street, met his death when he was caught between two cars being moved onto a switch track. He was on a car when another car bumped it causing him to fall and he was crushed out instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannibal
Clark
Isie Clarke
Sil Eleventh Street
Lost watch and parasol ad echoed in Unst ad fragment
Fragment from a newspaper page hints at a lost item notice including a watch and parasol or related article. The wording suggests a short personal notice or classified reference possibly tied to an Unst advertisement and a missing item inquiry.
Rickenbacker Wins Long Race at STOUX CITY IA
Eddie Rickenbacker won the 660 mile race at STOUX CITY leading at about 74 mph. Eddie O'Donnell finished a close second, with Tom Alley taking third. Rickenbacher had won last year’s contest. Dario Resta faltered after last week’s Chicago win. A crash damaged Rickenbacher’s car and a driver was hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Stoux City
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie O'Donnell
Rickenbacher
Tom Alley
O'Donnell
Dario Resta
Chicago
C. Cox
Rawlings
Miss VanderBoom Returns Home After Chicago Visit
Miss Mary VanderBoom of Chicago who spent a month in Quincy returned home last night with her parents Mr and Mrs H van den Boom of 1236 Spring Street. During her visit she was guest of honor at numerous social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary VanderBoom
Chicago
Quincy
H. Ae VandenBoom
Spring Street
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Hampshire St
Athletic Club
Illinois A. G
Oliver Players
Ithe Orpheum
Matinee
Anderson Features
Justice
Savoy Theater
Han
Bud
Quincy Theater
Rickenbacker
Stroot Hardware CO
Broadway
Twelfth Sts
League Park
W. G. AL
St. Boniface
St. Francis
St. John’s
J-Silvers
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