Protests Fly Over Clinton Muscatine Baseball Dispute
Marshalltown August 3. Clinton club officials file protests with President Justice seeking suspensions and game voids against Muscatine. Contested issues include Pinkerton injury status, Suman’s eligibility, Franke’s pay status, Hasbrook veteran eligibility, Kitson ownership by Devoir, and claim that Kishillson is Muscatine’s property while accusations of collusion by Clinton agent Larry Brows surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Clinton Baseball Elubs
E. Justice
Pilots
Clinton
Pinkerton
Watergo
Altho
Suman
Muscatine
Franke
Wasbrook
Kitson
Devoir
Ned Egsy
Justice
League
Hershey Wospital
Atlent
Muskies
Ayroll
Hasbrook
Jillison
Maner
Larry” Brows
Joyle
Keoku
Browns Sleep On Top Of Grandstand In Heat Wave
In St Louis on August 3, players from the Browns slept atop the Sportsmen's Park grandstand as extreme heat pressed the temperature to 90. Eddie Plank and Armando Marsani led the makeshift camps eight days earlier, with others now following. Teams complained about the heat while Army cots and tents appeared on the top deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sportsmen's Park
Michigan Flats
Eddie Plank
Armando Marsani
Cubs acquire third baseman from Virginia League
Chicago reports the purchase of Norfolk's third baseman Sicking by President Weechman for the Cubs. Sicking, a right handed bat with a .826 average this season, stands 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He will join the Cubs after the Virginia league season ends. Catcher Rowdy Elliott, secured from the Pacific Coast league, arrived and departed to join the Vinkers in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sicking
Weechman
Cubs
Guhs
Rowdy Elliott
Vinkers
Philadelphia
Sevureid Brother Shines at Story City Baseball Tourney
State Center In August saw Sevureid’s brother, catcher for the St. Louis Browns, star for Story City. He batted eight times with three hits, including two doubles, then eleven at bats with nine hits, two doubles, two triples and a home run. Declared the best hitter and fastest first baseman seen there. John Holland, St. Joseph Western league owner since 1919, announced he placed the club on the market with bidders Fielder Jones Al Borton and Barney Reilley amid efforts to sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selde
ST. Jor
St. Joseph
John Holland
Fielder Jones
al Borton
St. Louis Browns
Mien
Barney Reilley
Holland
Desert Camp Diary From Mexican Border Patrol Trains
Private M. Knowles reports from Brownsville Texas after arrival near the Mexican border. He describes camp setup, guard details along the Rio Grande, and daily life including dust, rain, and crowded, adobe towns of Matamoros and Brownsville. He lists fellow soldiers, mentions names and places, and notes train movements and local conditions.
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Fred Koenig
Cu G Dirs
Brownsville
Tex
Noouj
Matamoras
International Bridge
Brownyville
Fox
Texas
Yoakum
Kennedy
Arkansas Pass
Aroscrang
Cnero
Sin Per
Striet
Wei
M. BR. Knowles
Co. B
Amecan
Rio Grande
Waterloo
Adequate Roads Easier With 10 Guild Aid
A government report urges swift road improvements to raise national road quality. It details cost effective methods using road machines, drag chains, and layered gravel, clay, and sand. Emphasizes proper drainage, grading, and expert review for road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Road Service
Semipro and Amateur Clash Ends in Hampton Shutout
Hampton defeats Dows 2 to 0 in a Tuesday game at Dows as Ketchell is KO'd. In Galveston Hed Henderson stops Terry Ketchell in the first round of a 12 round bout. London’s Jimmy Wilde knocks out Johnny Hughes in the tenth. A Courier and Reporter ad promises great results.
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Hampton
Daws
Fempian
Dows
Ketchell
Galveston
Tex
Hed" Henderson
Terry Ketchell
Philadelphia
Evening Courier
Jurors Drawn for September Term in Wack Tawk County
Seventy five men are ordered to report for jury service on September 24 for the district court term. County Clerk Fred S. Perit announced the penn jurors drawn yesterday. The regular jurors report the first day, while trial jurors come on the second Monday. The list includes Waterloo names such as W F Burns J W Arn ed M A L Nut A M Ruffridge F L E Stewart T V Malcom J A.
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Wack Tawk County
Penn
Fred S. Perit
Waterloo
W. FE. Burns
OW. Arned
M. AL Nutt
A. M. Ruffridge
FL EL Stewart
T. V. Malcom
J. A
Things Theatrical Here At Home
Mary Pickford stars in Fanchon the Cricket in a village tale of mischief and virtue as she wins love and triumphs over envy. Uncle Tom's Cabin dramatized by Aiken will be shown in Waterton by Dickey and Perry's company in a 2000-seat canvas theatre with lavish production values.
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Waterlon Jedge
Order of Monse
Hoover
Fifth Street
Mary Pickford Te Uiledy
Fanchon
Villege
Menner
Fanuhoy
Kat
Wari Brecher
Stowe
Aiken
Waterton
Dickey and Perry
Rhad
Terry Shaw
Flag on Post Offices Adopted in Damaged Text
A Washington dispatch reports a federal bill favoring posting the American flag at public buildings. The text notes duties of custodians to raise flags and train stops, with remarks by Congressman Dowell and references to the District of Columbia court actions. The article mentions a train reaching Charles City and Waterloo for a public demonstration.
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Washington
Buren
Watarlng
Congresa
Courfermmld Dowell
Committee On Public Structures
Dowell
Calen Jared
Emerydagg
Charles City
Klay County
Waterloo
Cadiy Rapida
Charles M. Vani Vieck
Une Comierdah Elu
Etl
Vleftord
Clarisa City Fnmonk Boy Beaut
Lawsuit Against Black Hawk County Dismissal Pending
C. J. and Ten Hoff man sue Black Hawk County for 5900, claiming unlawful jail arrest. Judge Fidge Boles says the case will be dismissed unless tried at the September district term. County Attorney FE J. Wenner contends the suit is invalid as counties aren’t liable for official acts.
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Black Hawk County
C. J
Ten Hoffman
Fidge Boles
FE. J. Wenner
Auto repair firm borrows space for expanded shop
An established mechanic SEW REPATIL SIPOP from FA Hongtrton has opened a larger garage on Wert Fifth Street. He plans to offer full auto repair services to longtime customers and a growing new trade, with prospects for expanded work and more employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongtrton
Basti
Fifth Street
Tle
India
Waterloo couples obtain marriage licenses
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to VW Sharer, 84, and Josephine K Grow, 20, both of Waterloo, and to John Schell, 84, and Mine Honemaiter, 22, also of Waterloo. The mixed ages and names reflect a local civil filing in Waterloo.
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VW. Sharer
Jorephine K. Grow
Waterloo
Jonn Schell
Mine Honemaiter
My Life Saved by Tanlac tale from Waterloo widow
A Waterloo widow 86 Sycamore street aged about 85 says Tanlac healed her run down system and nervous exhaustion. She details improved sleep appetite and energy enabling housework and washing after years of weakness. She praises local dealer Schuneman Brig Company and lists nearby towns with Tanlac outlets.
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Tanlac
Waterloo
MM. Case
Sycamore Street
Case
Rod
Tannie
Poe
Waterton
Obo
Tanlae
Schuneman Brig Company
Cedar Falls
Cedar Palms Drug
Clarksville
R. W. Sylvester
Keene
J. L. Cole & Son
Shell Rock
Derring Drug
Surper—Corner Pharmacy
Tripall OW
Bull
Wiverly-—Siraulflin & Hartman
Sement
May term closes at district court with many cases disposed
About 300 cases were disposed at the May term of the district court which adjourned after a lengthy session. Of 246 actions erased from the docket 164 were in the law division 15 in chancery 62 in probate and 2 in criminal cases. A long docket saw many actions dismissed while several new cases appeared including the notable murder trial of J T McClain who was acquitted of Henry Phillips's murder after a lengthy trial.
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J. T. McCiaki
Henry Phillips
Promoter Claims Overnight Cure Offer
An unverified message promises a rapid health cure without medical legitimacy. The speaker states they are cured and claims friends are cured, urging immediate action and financial payment, while disclaiming doctor status.
I Am Free You Can Be Free My Catarrh Tale
A first person plea describes severe catarrh illness and its impact on health mind and social life. The writer claims the ailment dulls faculties, weakens will, and threatens an untimely grave, urging immediate contact for a cure.
Risk Just One Gent Seek No Money For Name Letter
An unsigned plea offers a free postal ecard and information on a “wonderful treatment” said to cure illness. The request asks for the recipient to send name and address to Sam Rata at 32 Bow Indians Avenue, Chicago, NL, promising immediate free information.
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Sam Katz
Mic
Sam Rata
Koon A
Bow Indians Avenue
Chicago
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Ron White
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