Indians vs Washington eleven-inning baseball thriller
The Oklahoma Indians beat Washington 4 to 3 in eleven innings at the S$. E. Grounds. Lukovsky drove in the decisive run for the home team as George pitched a standout game for Washington and Ray handled catching duties for the locals.
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L. E
Oklahoma Indians
Washington
Lukovsky
George
Indians
Ray
W. F. Brinton
Sigourney
Yester
Society Branch to Aid Iowa Prisons by Friendless
The Society for the Friendless plans a branch in Iowa to aid inmates. Rev. Edward A. Fredenhagen, Kansas City leader, told Governor Carroll's office of placing one worker in Iowa prisons and engaging other groups to help ex convicts after release. The effort aims to expand nationwide with state branches after success in Kansas and Missouri.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Society For the Friendless
Christian Endeavour Society
Kansas
Missouri
Edward A. Fredenhagen
Kansas City
Carroll
OC. Nye
Fredenhagen
Lowa
Boy Seized by Balloon Ropes During Fourth of July Ascension
In Santa Cruz 20 000 spectators watched as ten year old Jesse Wyman was caught in balloon ropes and carried head down about 50 feet. His mother fainted as the balloon drifted toward the sea. Aeronaut Virgil Moore pulled the boy to safety on the trapeze bar. a launch rescued them when the balloon touched water.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
Jesse Wyman
Virgil Moore
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Pain
If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble could realize their danger they would promptly take Foley's Kidney Remedy. The remedy stops pain and irregularities, strengthens and builds up these organs, and warns against Bright's disease or other serious disorders. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co advertise.
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Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Supper Misfire Sparks Clash Over Play at Westminster Club
Dramatic critic Jo Comynus Carr declined notice for Charles 1 as Irving starred under Mr Bateman. The manager invited Carr to a Westminster club supper where Bateman declared he does not stage plays to please Carr. An awkward pause broke when a witty guest quipped that Carr shouldn’t be surprised if he is displeased.
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Jo Comynus Carr
Charles
Irving
Bateman
Westminster Club
Lyceum Theater
Rev. J. M. Walsh Heads to Harper on Business
The Rev. J. M. Walsh traveled to Harper this morning on church business.
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J. M. Walsh
Harper
River Still Rising Splits Des Moines Flood Rush
Des Moines experiences another flood as the river rises seven inches in six hours reaching the fifteen foot stage. Residents in the southeast bottoms relocate to higher ground to avoid possible drowning while officials warn further rise may threaten farms and homes along the river for miles.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chappel
Weather Bureau
Floods Ravage Iowa Region Around Creston
Heavy rains in Creston Iowa and surrounding areas cause widespread flooding. Fields submerged crops ruined railway tracks washed out a 250 foot bridge seven miles south and 500 feet of track on each side swept into cornfields halting train service since Sunday.
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Creston
Iowa
St. Joseph
Duel Ends In Eye Injury From Roman Candle Clash
In Sioux City Iowa on July 9 William Patten and William Melody fought a duel with Roman candles over a girl. After several exchanges with no clear result Patten was struck in the eye and may lose sight in that eye.
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Sioux City
Iowa
William Patten
William Melody
Patten
Rains Slow Harvest Prospects in Central Iowa
Marshalltown Iowa July 9 rains continue to drench central Iowa keeping hay and small grain flattened though a good corn crop is anticipated. Farmers report slow progress with cultivation and bottom land fields hardly worked since planting while the weather still offers time to salvage a decent hay, grain and grass yield pending drier conditions.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
A Striking Look at the Penguin Oddity of Southern Seas
This article describes the penguin a peculiar bird of the southern hemisphere. It notes its habitat along Patagonia its upright stance reaching up to three and a half feet its dark back white front sometimes with yellow and its three toed feet and small fourth toe. It explains the penguin’s winglike flippers used for swimming and walking and its warm blooded nature as it dives for fish and breathes air like other birds.
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Mother Nature
South America
Patagonia
A Celebrity Game Heads Swap Toy
A reader describes a party game involving cutting out pictures of famous people, removing heads, pasting them on different bodies, and guessing who is who. Players number pieces and record head to person matches, then reveal correct names to determine the winner.
Why Clocks Use Four I's on the Dial
A quaint anecdote explains why clocks use four I shapes for IV. It links the symbol to Charles V of France and a dispute with Henry Vick over Roman numerals. The king allegedly insisted IV was wrong, prompting a stubborn reply and the tradition stuck.
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Charles V
France
Henry Vick
Vick
Melting Lead In Tissue Paper Demonstrated
A buckshot is tightly wrapped in a single layer of tissue paper and held over a match flame. The paper is kept just away from the flame until heated. When unfolded, the lead shot has melted without scorching the paper.
A Likeness of Flowers and School Rows
A brief poem contrasts wild free flowers with cultivated garden beds and straight rows in schools. It likens children to flowers planted in orderly lines under the bright morning, reflecting on control and conformity.
Stray Shot Kills Brooklyn Woman in Flatbush Burglary
Two shoeless men linked to a Flatbush burglary are held for the murder of Mrs. Sophia Staber wife of George Staber a New York importer. John Smith a German speaker wounded admitted a bullet from his pistol killed her during a struggle with her son. George Staber identified the suspects Giro and Smith as the intruders.
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New York
Sophia Staber
George Staber
Flatbush
L. L
Staber
Carlo Giro
Trieste
Austria
John Smith
Smith
To Appeal Corwith Bank Case
Mason City Iowa July 9 Arrangements are being made by six of the heaviest losers in the Corwith bank wreck to appeal the case to the supreme court. Principal mover is A C Haswell of New York who lost 20000 through Standling the absconding cashier and whose claim though along with similar ones was not given preference. Mr Haswell is a relative of Standring.
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Corwith Bank
Mason City
Bank of Corwith
Supreme Court
A. C. Haswell
New York
Standling
Haswell
Standring
Fire destroys main business block in Arnold Lake
Spirit Lake July 9. Fire swept Sweepstown Village destroying the principal business area at Arnold Lake including a large general store bakery restaurant barber shop drug store and lunch counter. Loss is estimated at 18000 with only 4500 insured.
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Spirit Lake
Arnold Lake
Mrs. Anna Muller Dies After Fall on Sidewalk
Rudd Iowa July 9. From injuries suffered when she fell on the sidewalk several weeks ago Mrs Anna Muller aged seventy eight died here.
Cloudburst blocks roads near Denver between Sedalia and Cast Rock
A cloudburst between Sedalia and Cast Rock about thirty miles south of Denver washed out 300 yards of the Denver and Rio Grande and Santaro tracks, effectively tying up traffic on both roads.
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Denver
Sedalia
Cast Rock
Denver and
Rio Grande
Santaro
Kansas City Advances Plan for New Union Railway Station
The city council passed an ordinance and the mayor signed to legalize a new Union railway station in Kansas City. The project is projected to cost about 20 million dollars.
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Dorset
Kansas City
Union Railway
Lineman Kills Librarian in Eaton Incident
Henry Rife a lineman shot and killed Mrs Lida Griswold librarian of the public library in Eaton Ohio July 9 He then attempted suicide but survived and was arrested.
Marquis de Gallifet Dies in Paris
Paris reports former minister of war Marquis de Gallifet dead after an apoplexy strike Sunday marked his third attack in recent months.
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Marquis de Gallifet
Paris
Ware Habeas Corpus Case Heard in Fort Madison
The habeas corpus case of Leroy Ware was argued in the district court of Fort Madison Iowa. The court will decide the matter next week.
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Leroy Ware
Fort Madison
Press Agent Lines Charm Suitor in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a press agent flirtation with lines praising beauty. The girl playfully replies that she cannot resist such language, highlighting facetious ad language in a social exchange.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha Wins Missouri River Navigation Congress President
Governor John Burke of North Dakota with Edgar C Ellis of Kansas City led a fierce contest to elect president of the Missouri River Navigation congress. Omaha won the next convention to be held in December with the National Corn exposition. Vice presidents named include EK A Williams Bis marck C Deland Pierre J L Kennedy Judge Jerry Sullivan Fort Benton F D Wead Omaha W P Childs Kansas City and Judge W K James Josent.
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Yankton
S. D
John Burke
North Dakota
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Edgar C. Ellis
Kansas City
Friends of the Missourian
Omaha
Glasgow
Down River
Congress
EK. A. Williams
Bismarck
South Dakota
C. &. Deland
Pierre
Iowa
J.L. Kennedy
Montana
Jerry Sullivan
Fort Benton
Nebraska
F. D. Wead
Kansas
W. P. Childs
Missouri
W. K. James
Josent
Next Convention Set for Atlantic City Year Ahead
At a lengthy session of Christian endeavor delegates Atlantic City was chosen as the site for next year’s convention. The selection came after extended discussion during the meeting in July.
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Atlantic City
St. Paul
Christian Endeavor
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