Rockefeller Affidavits Filed in Waters-Pierce Suit
In St Louis on July 22 affidavits by John D Rockefeller and fifteen Waters-Pierce stockholders were filed in U S district court in the Tilford v Waters-Pierce case. They claim ownership of a specific share count and voting rights from February, alleging the Pierces refused to accept their ballots.
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St. Louis
John D. Rockefeller
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
United States District Court
H. M. Tilford
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Tilford
Pierces
Rockefeller
Plercesa
Dog Saves Two At Fire In St Paul Cottage
A dog belonging to a St Paul family awoke its owner and her nine year old daughter from smoke in a fire that destroyed Mrs Margaret W Warren’s home. The awakened daughter alerted her mother as flames engulfed the rear of the cottage. Detroit Celebration is On. Cadilla qua opens with fireworks display.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Margaret W. Warrena
Detroit
Mich
Washington Team Heads Out for Baseball Tour
The Washington baseball club under Conrad Holt leaves for Newton to play Wednesday and Thursday, then Tama Friday and Saturday, at Dysart and Plaine Tuesday, with an open day Wednesday en route to Eldora for a two day state tournament. Managers expect two games one day and a return home to face Davenport Monday, August 5.
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Washington Baseball Club
Conrad Holt
Newton
Tama
Dysart
A Plaine
Eldora
Wheeler
Ellert
Shirley
Holm
Zigny
Jacobson
Tyree
Sehliehner
Thompson
Hellerich
Dodge
Parks
Cedar Rapids
Bunch
Pete Dunn
Fort Dodge
Dunn
Clear Lake
Land
Monmouth
Leland Giants
Chicago
Tomorrow's Game at 2 30 Draws Big Crowd
A north versus south contest at the square will start at 2 30 with high nerves and eager fans watching. The exhibition promises entertainment and a ten cent admission pledged to the Washington county hospital board for use as needed.
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Our Fair City
Washington County Hospital Board
Victory Lies in the Will Says John Todd
Quote from John Todd urges resolve and grit not flinching or failing. Emphasizes that a determined man can overcome obstacles and reach any goal through sheer will.
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John
Todd
Baseball Standings Across Major Leagues and Minor Associations
A garbled standings page lists American League leaders such as Cleveland and New York with win percentages around .424 to .454, National League teams including New York and Chicago, plus American Association Western and Central Leagues. The row shows multiple clubs with varied records, but the exact figures are jumbled.
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National League
New York
Bulelia
Chicago
Logis
Mittelbors
Brookive
Ctnela'aul
American Association
Columbus
MiVaukew
Ap' Lie
Toledo
Louisville
Kaw
City
Indeplis
Joe
Motes
Omaha
Wichita
Lions City
Lincoln
Denver
Topeka
Spree
Ceston Run
Akron
Sprettd
le Zanesville
Wheelinge
Bend
Wisconsin-Illinots League
Appleton
Rockford
Crichkowh
Steen Bay
Flueine
Aurora
Wausau
Madivén
Central Association
Brigt'y
Galesburg
Htumwa
Hannibal
Monmouth
Keokuk
Kewanee
Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues Across The Nation
A scramble of scores from the American Association and nearby circuits lists wins and losses for clubs in New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia St Louis Milwaukee and others.Highlights include Springfields 5 Danville 3 in S IEL innings and Bloomington 1 Decatur 3 with noted postponements.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Lavia
National League
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Beston
Louis
Piladelphia
American Association
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapoliss
Minneapolis-louisville
Olympic yacht events close as Sweden leads 138 points
Stockjohn July 23 Sweden tops the Olympic yacht competition with 138 points, four ahead of the United States which had no yacht entrants. Great Britain holds third with 76 points. The United States leads in firsts with 25 to Sweden's 23.
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Stockjohn
Sweden
United States
Great Britain
Sweder
Nat Cartmell Wins 220 Yard Race For 40000
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on July 23 Nat Cartmell former University of Pennsylvania runner defeated Will Martin of Walla Walla Washington in a 220 yard race and at least forty thousand dollars changed hands on the outcome.
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Mahanoy City
Nat Cartmell
Pennsylvania
Will Martin
Walla Walla, Wash
Omaha clubs launch three cross country highway tours
The Omaha Auto-Motor club and the Omaha Commercial club have joined to boost Nebraska highway improvements and promote travel on the state's pikes. They outlined three cross-country tours with about six Omaha boosters joining each trip.
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Omaha Auto-Motor Club
Omaha Commercial Club
Omaha
Nebraska
Pope's Army of Virginia Arrives On the Rappahannock
Fifty years ago July 1 1862 the Army of Virginia under General John Pope moved toward Culpeper Court House after taking field in front of Washington to meet Confederate forces under Jackson Ewell and Hill as Lee faced McClellan on the James River. Pope issued orders to speed cavalry, subsist on the enemy, and prepare for rapid advance. The Confederacy warned debt and moved to strike Maryland and Pennsylvania as Union plans aimed at Richmond shifted.
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McClellan
Leestow
James River
Richmond
Washington
John Pope
Army of Virginia
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Manassas
Fredericksburg
Shenanadoah
Manuka
McDowell
United States
Confederacy
Grant
Rapidan
Army of the
Jackson
KR. S Ewell
Gordonsville
Eral Pope
Lee
Federa
Clarrison
A. P Hill
Harrison
J. H. Hill
the James
Culpeper Court House
Long Bridge
Alexandria
Fairfax
Warrenton
Potomac
Aquia Creek
Richwond
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge
Army of the Potomac
Maryland
J.D. Cox
Virginia
Rappahannock
Culpeper
President Lincoln
FH. W. Halleck
Corinth
Miss
Lincoln
Virginia Central
N. B. Forrest
Nashville Railroad
Nashville
Louisville
Canada
Atlantic
Mississippi
Lakes
Quieting title suit in Washington County Iowa lands
In the district court of Washington County Iowa L HM Kerr Kate E Bishop J W Bishop D R Ritchey Belle Ritchey Elvira Wood Emma Helwick and others sue to quiet title to Lots 1 2 in block 28 Lots 1 2 3 4 in block 41 Lot 6 in block 26 and Lots 9 10 in block 25 in Win Smouse Highland Park Addition Washington City alleging twenty years adverse possession and that unknown claimants rights are barred by statute of limitations and should be canceled with injunction and relief. case set for September 1912 with failure to appear resulting in judgment by default.
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Jessee Botkin
M. J. Botkin
Laura \ T. Botkin
Alice M. Botkin
Bessie EF. Botkin
Carrie H. Botkin
Hattie C. Botkin
Laura A. T. Twining
L. Twining
Alice M. Bean
W. H. Bean
P. H. Botkin
Wm. H. Bean
Laura A. Twining
William H. Bean
Arabella KB. Bodkin
P. al. Bodkin
Win Smouse
Highland Park
City of
Washington
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
L. HM. Kerr
Kate E. Bishop
J. W. Bishop
D. R. Ritchey
Belle Ritchey
Elvira Wood
Emma Helwick
W County
Hedgehog immune to toxins and home health tips
Scientists report hedgehogs immune to diphtheria and tetanus toxins. Advice for housewives suggests daily fresh air sunlight and keeping digestion healthy with Chamberlain's Tablets. Available for purchase at Lemien's Pharmacy.
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