Taft Witnessed White Sox Victory Over Senators in Washington
Chicago defeated Washington in a tight contest as President Taft watched from the stands. Pitching mixed, Chicago scored in key innings while Washington struggled to answer, with three pitchers used by both sides. Final score 8 to 1 in favor of Chicago, reflecting a hard fought afternoon in the capital.
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Senators
White Sox
Washington
D. C
Egan
Warhop
Detroit
New York
Lake and Stanage
Fisher
Warbop
Sweeney
Canadian boat wins third heat in Great Lakes championship
In Chicago on August 14 the Canadian sloop Patricia edged the American yacht Michicago by nine seconds to win the third heat of the international Great Lakes championship. Patricia's official time for 18 miles was 2 33.05, giving her two victories to Michicago's one. Kitty Hawk, a Detroit owned motor boat, caught fire and sank earlier, sparking rescue efforts as occupants were saved.
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Chicago
Ill
Patricia
Great Lakes
Michicago
Kitty Hawk
H. K. Tinkin
Detroit
Freeman Monroe
Fred Josephs
E. J. Richards
Noel Sampson
London
Beatie
LH. Mills
Kig Hawk
Lean Year for Major League Baseball Predicted
Prominent baseball figures predict a lean year for several big clubs though top teams like the New York Nationals and Boston Red Sox will still profit. Giants may yield about $4 away profits, Boston could gain around 200,000, with others like the Cubs, Pirates, and Athletics showing smaller surpluses. A five percent paid admissions tax could push some clubs to losses.
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New York
Taney
New York Nationals
Boston Red Sox
Chicagolis
Pittsburgh
Washington
Athletics
Giants
Chivaso
Menke
Don
Brooklyn
Mike Gibbons Says Brother Tommy Gibbons Ready for Middleweight Title
St Paul Aug 14 Boxers crowd talk of Tommy Gibbons debut as he follows brother Mike Gibbons into professional boxing. Mike says Tommy is prepared to step into the ring and wage a bid for the middleweight championship, with New York fans soon to see him.
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St. Paul
Tommy Gibbons
Rips
New York
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Great Race Won by Don Densmore at Pittsburgh Meet
A graphic account from the Pittsburgh Post describes Don Densmore’s world record pacer win on the Grand Circuit. Rupert L. Parker of Waterloo steered the horse to victory in a tight three heat sequence, with Evelyn W and Vernon McKinney placing in close pursuit. Young Densmore, owned by D. A. Dinnie, beat rivals in all three heats, including a dramatic final nose ahead. The report notes audience cheers, a near record pace, and Judge Keating’s late decision confirming the narrow win.
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Pittsburgh
Rupert L. Parker
Waterloo
Pittsburgh Post
Parker
Tom Murphy
Sir R
Independence Boy
Evelyn W
Vernon MecKinner
Walker
Litte
Vernon McKinney
Ton Densmore
James
Vernon McKinmer
Evelyn Wy
James Ringeed
Shank
Mable
Roy
Don
Vernon Mes. Kinney
Vernon Melvnney
Whip
Denamore
Hyelyn W
Densmore
Pole
Major Shank
North Randall
Keating
D. A. Dinnie
Minot
Rupert Parker
Western League and Minor Leagues Baseball Scores
Yesterday's results from the Western League show Des Moines 2 Wichita 1 and Omaha 10 Denver 1. St Joseph 2 Lincoln 0, Sioux City 6 Topeka 5. American Association games Indianapolis 2 Kansas City 0 in rain, Louisville 14-4 over St Paul and 18-1, Toledo 6 Milwaukee 0, Columbus 4 Minneapolis 1. Three-I League results Springfield 1 Davenport 0, Decatur 4 Dubuque 2, Bloomington Peoria 7 Bloomington 3, Danville Quincy rained out. Central Association Hannibal 1 Monmouth 0, Kewanee 9 Muscatine 0, Galesburg Stalesburg 4 Ottumwa 0, Keokuk Burlington rained.
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Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Kansas City
Milwaukee Peere Sy
St. Paul
Louisville Wee
Indianapolis
Denver Wee Een
Omaha
St. Joseph Wee
Des Moines
Sioux City Arene
Wichita
Nee
Lincoln
Central Association, Ottumwa Perc
Denver
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Sioux City
Topeka
Louisvile
Louisville
Milwaukee
Local Notes and Personal Visits Near Waterloo Iowa
Wilson home reports Mr Cavanaugh improving after an injury. Leo Kelly left for Bluton to visit his brother. Ladies Cemetery Association held a pleasant meeting with Mrs James Murphy. Ella Thornton Clara Hayes and Mable McKenna attended an Institute in Waterloo. Dr Hogan and family from Wichita are visiting the P D Kelly home. Edmund Thornton and Lao Cavanaugh were at Electric Park in Waterloo. Tom Hayes and Mae Cummings visited Rockford Illinois. Catherine Cranny to return to South Dakota. Mary Cavanaugh returned from Des Moines. Charles and Willie Cavanaugh spent Sunday near Eagle Center. Ray Wyatt visited Cedar Falls Sunday.
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Ella Thornton
Clara Hayes
Mable McKenna
Waterloo
Hogan
Wichita
Kan
P. D. Kelly
Edmund Thornton
Lao Cavanaugh
Electric Park
Tom Hayes
Mae Cummings
Rockford, Ill
Catherine Cranny
South Dakota
Mary Cavanaugh
Des Moines
Charles
Willie Cavanaugh
Eagle Center
Ray Wyatt
Cedar Falls
Record crop yields and local travels in Geneseo
Geneseo notes report the region has the largest grain crop in years with oats yielding over 700 bushels per acre for C T Mitchell and W A Speer. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Dr Brown and Marion, visited friends. Agnes Bannon returned to Chicago after a ten week stay. Other items mention illnesses, travel, and visits among Speer relatives and friends.
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C. T. Mitchell
W. A. Speer
Dr. Brown
Marion
Agnes Bannon
Chicago
Harry Adair
R. M. Gunn
Alabama
Mae Henry Visits From Chicago in Eagle Center
Miss Mae Henry from Chicago is visiting relatives in Eagle Center. John Seibel Jr and his wife are on the sick list. F. Conry and son Clarence delivered a horse to La Porte last Wednesday. John Schaefer bought a new touring car. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and family drove to Washburn on Sunday. A harvest home picnic will be held one and a half miles east of town.
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Mae Henry
Chicago
John Seibel, Jr
Conry
Clarence
la Porte
John Schaefer
John Smith
Washburn
Eagle Center
Waterloo Indians
Cedar Faire
Waterloo
Dean Kerr
Peter Rosauer
Anton Koerner
Mies Clara Witty
John Frost
Walter
Hudson
Jakie Heinz
Gertrude Keegan
Pauline Romner
Louis Weber
J. J. McGarvey
Frank Hanlon
Anna Hanlon
Anna McDonald
New Haven
Eagle Center August social with ball game and dances
On Wednesday August 24 Eagle Center hosts an afternoon baseball game between the Waterloo Indians and the Eagle Center nine, followed by a Cedar Faire band and a big bowery dance with Waterloo orchestra. A good time is anticipated. Other news notes mention visits and gatherings around Waterloo and nearby towns.
Trap Shoot Feature at Fairbank Picnic
A trap shoot event, part of the old settlers' picnic at Fairbank, will be featured tomorrow if enough entrants enter. Shooters from several towns have been notified and organizers expect a good turnout.
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Fairbank
Waterloo Cleaning and Dye Works Ad
Waterloo Cleaning and Dye Works promotes dry cleaning that removes soil and stains while brightening colors. It claims expert pressing, wrinkle removal, and shaping of garments like new, with prompt reliable service and reasonable charges. Located at 191 West Fifth Street, phone 10 £.
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Dr J W Bouldin Healing Specialist in Waterloo Area
Dr J W Bouldin dedicates his practice to Chronic Nervous and Special Diseases using Specific Medication Magnetic Therapy Manipulation and other methods. He cites hundreds helped in Waterloo with nervous debility impotence and gender specific ailments plus many other chronic conditions and offers free confidential examinations.
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Bouldin
Waterloo
Ming
Wilbert Shailenberger
Ockweed Blvd
Chicago
Hotel Billia
Dad Crabtree Returns Home From Fort Dodge Park
Fort Dodge Messenger reports Dad Crabtree, longtime groundkeeper at the K. of C. park, has gone to his Waterloo home possibly on leave but unlikely to return. He told friends he has pressing duties at home. Known for collecting gate fees and endearing himself to players and patrons, he has drawn some ire from a few who felt admission was free.
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Fort Dodge
Dad” Crabtree
K. of C. Park
Waterloo
Dad
Americanizing cricket in Kansas City journal style
A humorous note on Americanization of cricket in Kansas City with peculiar spellings and exaggerated satire about players and spectators. The text mocks bilingual slang and blends British terms with American phrasing, imagining an uproarious, cross cultural shift in the sport.
Parade in Saskatoon Elevates Flags Rowing
Royal Mounted Police and local citizens halted a parade of visiting Americans and forced removal of Stars and Stripes from wagons, leaving Union Jacks flying. Crowd reactions mixed with hoots and cheers as flags came down in the streets.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Royal Mounted Police
Local Visitors and Weekend Socials At Voorhies
Miss Ella and Josephine Mullen of Britt Iowa visit their brother in Voorhies this week. John Cranny called from Waterloo last Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Duffy return from Elkton visiting relatives. Miss Marjorie Wall from St Paul visits nearby. A Friday hall dance drew a large crowd. Miss Willian Costello of Waterloo was a Sunday guest at the George.
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