White Sox Lose After Long Lead in Chicago Showdown
Detroit beat New York 10th inning victory sparked by Walter Johnson single and McBrige double as Mullin stifled late rally. Chicago blew a six run edge against Washington yesterday. Cleveland outslugged Boston 5 to 1 behind Jackson's timely hits. St Louis routed Philadelphia 12 to 4 with heavy hitting and fielding miscues, aided by Brown Pemrock Houch Lapp and Thomas Powell Stephens.
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Groom
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McBrige
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Williams
Ainemith
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Philadelphia
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Western League and Central Association Results Report
Yesterday's Western League results include Nenver-Drs Moines 14 over Den-At Wiehia-Wichite St. Joseph 6 with Topeka-Siauy City 6 and Topeka-At Lincain-Lincoln 2. Omaha I ton neapatis 6 Low Isville 1. Indianapolis-Milwaukee 18 with Indianapnis at Columbus-Ss¢ Paul 6, Columbus 1. Toledo-Toledo Kansas City Three-Stage. Central Association shows Ottumwa 8 over Misen sinn J Monmouth 1 over Burlington 4. Keokuk 7 over Hannibal, Galesburg 3 over Kawa nee 2. Also mentions Brady War PleGvien school text matter and coupon on page J.
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Evening Courier
Chicago and Pirates Win. Marquard Knocked Out Early
Baseball results from Philadelphia and New York show Chicago sweeping Philadelphia 5 2 and 5 3 in two games. Marquard lasted under two innings as Pittsburgh beat New York 5 4 with Hendrix strong. Boston toppled Cincinnati 10 2 as Tyler pitched well. Brooklyn defeated by St Louis 8 12 and Oakes homered for Brooklyn. Also a Canton contractor notes relief from kidney trouble after Foley Kidney Pills.
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Keeling Court
Canton
Foley
HW. W. Taggart
Grand Circuit Harness Meet Opens in Pittsburgh
The Grand Circuit Harness meet began in Pittsburgh on Aug 6 with fair interest and no records. Top results include Arona McKinney first in 2:22 trotting for 7 starters, Eve McCord second, Newsell third. Ores Queen Worthy wins professional pace in 2:14. The Marron stake for foals of 1909 shows Baldy McGregor leading, Watts second, Adlon third, with best time 2:05.
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Newsell
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Murphy
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Donald
Ernest Axtell
Hall
Marron
Baldy McGregor
Andrews
Inior Watts
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Pearl Found Worth 31600 by Farita Demro in Cedar River
A large pearl weighing twenty nine grains, flawless and white with a vivid luster, valued at 7600 by Farita Demro, was found in the Cedar River near Nashua alongside a smaller eight grain gem by his brother John. Other pearl finds along the Cedar from Osage to Waterloo are noted, with local readers urged to view the Waterlo o Evening Courier wartime educational pictures.
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Farita Dewro
Demro
Cedar River
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Waterloo
Mr. Demre
Wisconsin Grows Divided Over Presidential Vote
La Follette backs regular Republican line while Wisconsin Republicans split over Roosevelt and Taft as Democrats debate governor options. Editors in La Follette’s magazine hint at neutrality but pressure favors Wilson. roars of split loom among Wa Ft leaders with Taft electoral chances rising. Real estate notes and crop bulletin conclude the story with local transfers and agricultural conditions.
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Woodrow Wilson
Httle
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la Follette
Henry C. Cochems
Milwaukee
Charles K. Lush
Madison
Sympathy for Prisoners Drives Sheriff Insane
Oshkosh Wisconsin August 6 Sheriff John Willwock fell into sudden insanity and was sent to the state insane asylum doctors say sympathy for his prisoners caused the breakdown. He had vowed to reform each inmate and his zeal led to the mental collapse. He attempted to leap from a train but was restrained and transported to the asylum.
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John Willwock
Willwock
Chicago Milk Law Gains Support With Aldermen
Chicago officials report growing backing among aldermen for Health Commissioner Young's milk ordinance as opposition sentiment shifts. The improvement in mood follows days of visible change in stance among the council members.
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Wille O. Nanes
Dr. Young
Chicago
Young
Yankee Women Not Afraid at Sanitary Institute Talk
Dr. Quire argues limited progress in bath and wash technology over centuries. He notes 15,000,000 bedrooms lack proper appliances beyond a washstand and that daily bathing habits vary by education level and age. He says American women are bolder than English women in public corridors.
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London
Quire
Sanitary Institute Congress
Fragmentary note on dress and amenities for women
A fragment remarks that the women were offered better dressing gowns and access to the bathroom, contrasting with English women's conditions. The passage lacks context and names, presenting a brief, unclear comparison.
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