Senators Drop to Third as White Sox Win
Washington's Senators fell to third place after Chicago defeated them in a rainless game. Cicotte and Kuhn teamed for Chicago while Groom, Vaughn, and Willarts played for Washington. Detroit beat New York 6-3, New York later won 8-1 in the doubleheader. Philadelphia swept Cleveland 8-3 and 9-2. Boston split with St Louis 2-0 and 8-6 in a doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Groom
Senators
Cicotte
Kuhn
Vaughn
Willarts
Pittsburgh wins two ten inning games in league action
In Pittsburgh on August 15 the Pirates defeated Philadelphia in two tightly fought ten inning games. In the first Byrne delivered a run on a single followed by Donlin, while Wilson scored the decisive run in the second on a wild throw by Doolan and Byrne’s single. Batteries included Camnitz Gibson Moore Kilifer for Pittsburgh and Kin of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Sinke
McInnes
Ryan
Greee
O'Neil
Bender
Houck
Thomas
Steen
Carisch
Plank
Lapp
Boston
St. Louis
Louis
Baumgartner
Napier
O’brien
Hall
Wood
Allison
Adams
Yerkes
Ood
O'Brien
Carrigan
Krechell
Pittsburgh
Byrne
Donlin
Wilson
Doolan
Phila
Camnitz
Gibson
Moore
Kilifer
Philo
Hagolre
Hendrix
Kylezander
Walsh
Kill
Canada Yacht Wins Great Lakes Title
Chicago August 15 Canada Yacht won the Great Lakes title in the international trophy event. The Canadian Story finished first in 94 unofficial time while Michicago was three quarters of a minute behind. Baby Reliance won the first motor boat race of the afternoon completing a 15 mile course in 26.548, traveling at 24 miles per hour. Crusader HYI placed second. The article notes unrelated school text insertions and promo lines from a newspaper section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Lakes
Kitty Hawk
Baby Reliance WI
Tony
Crusader
Yesterday's results in the major leagues and minor leagues
Yesterday's results across several leagues include American Association games in which Indianapolis beat Kansas City 3 2, Louisville defeated St Paul 2 0, Toledo tied Milwaukee, Columbus beat Minneapolis 9 8 in 11 innings, and Des Moines swept Wichita 5 2 while St Joseph beat Lincoln 5 3 and Sioux City routed Topeka 11 8. In the Western League Des Moines took a 5 2 win over Wichita and St Joseph beat Lincoln 5 3, with Sioux City besting Topeka 11 8 and Omaha defeating Denver 4 1. Three-I League actions show Springfield at Davenport 1 0, Decatur beating Dubuque 3 1, Bloomington Pekuria 6 4, and Danville 3 1 over Quincy while Danville lost 0 3. Central Association results include Kewanee over Ottumwa 8 5, Hannibal over Burlington 8 5, Galesburg over Magcatine 4 1, and Keokuk 1 over Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York
E National
New York Eeeae Ibz
Weaee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
American Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Kansas City
Milwaukee Sey
St. Paul Bees
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ty Pot
Denver Us
Omaha
Des Moines
Su Joseph
Sioux City
Wichita
Lincoln
al¢ Ha
Topeka
Springfield Tones Ag
Davenport
Quincy Esters
Decatur
Danville Dubagwe
Dubuque Rhe See
Peoria
Hioomington
Central Association
Ottumqva Hees
Kewanee Ek
Burlington Ls
von Goth Eae
Raleeburg
Hannibal Seedu
Bodeokuk
Miuseatine
St. Joseph
Denver
Springfield
Dubuque
Call of Gold Lures Johnson in Joe Jenrette Bout
Chicago Aug 15 Jack Johnson signed to fight Joe Jenrette for ten rounds before the St Nicholas Athletic club New York on Sep 25 Jesse McMahon who arranged the match guaranteed Johnson 28000 with 50 percent of the first 40000 of receipts and 35 percent of gate receipts over that amount Johnson also is in moving picture return Both Johnson and McMahon posted forfeits with AL Tearney Referee not named but McMahon said it would probably Dan Tone Jeanette’s signature to the articles was obtained several days ago His share was not announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Joe Jeannette
St. Nicholas Athletic Club
New York
Jesse McMahon
Johnson
McMahon
AL Tearney
Dan Tone
Teannette
Corridon May Not Report To Detroit Blues Star Delays Memo
Kansas City Aug 15 Johnny Corridon Blues speedy shortstop sold to Detroit for 12000 left for Logansport Ind or Detroit Mich with wife awaiting decision on report depends on Hugh Jennings Detroit manager paying his salary demand six months work in twelve. He has not signed and will not until salary is offered. He may work as a machinist in Logansport in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Johnny Corridon
Blues
Little
Detroit
Jennings
Red
Logansport
Farmers' Boys Give Evidence in Waterloo Prize Fight
Prominent Waterloo figures may face arrest after county officials Wehrmacher and Krause gathered evidence against promoters and participants in a Denver prize fight. Farmers’ boys followed the crowd, witnessed a hat pass for two dollars, and were pressured to stay until the bout ended. The case could lead to prosecutions of respectable locals in Waterloo and Black Hawk County amid a City paper advertisement for The Iowa Homestead subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Wehrmacher
Krause
Waterloo
Denver
Battle Ground
Black Hawk County
Cedar Rapids bids for Ringling Bros winter quarters
Cedar Rapids officials and the Commercial Club plan to woo Ringling Brothers after learning they seek new winter quarters this year. They will highlight Cedar Rapids railroad facilities and advantages over Baraboo Wis where high taxes push the circus to move. A committee will meet the managers Friday to present inducements. Real estate transfers: Russell Lochead to H C Sherman, land in 36-89-11, $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ringling Brothers Circus
Commercial
Ringlings
Baraboo
Wis
Wisconsin
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Russell Lochead
H. C. Sherman
United States
John Felten
Branch Factory for Waterloo Concern in Waverly
The Waterloo Skirt and Garment Co plans a branch factory in Waverly in the Creamery Supply building on the second floor. About 30 to 50 women and girls will be hired to operate machines, with applications to be filed at local dry goods stores. A two year trial will assess local hiring viability and the plant aims to pay good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Brooks
Elferts and
Kasemeier
The
Industrial Association
Waterloo Skirt & Garment Co
Waterloo Company
Foley Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Claim
D C Bybee of Canton Illinois reports relief from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. He cites back pain headaches dizziness and improved sleep and strength. reply
Switchman Loses Leg After Marion Yard Accident
Manchester Iowa August 15 C D Elder son of Mr and Mrs Tom Elder of this city employed with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad company met a distressing accident while at work in the companys yards at Marion recently He fell under the ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
C. D. Elder
Tom Elder
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Marion
Switch engine mishap leaves leg crushed, amputation likely
A switch engine incident crushed a worker's right limb so severely that amputation was deemed necessary. Hospital reports from Cedar Rapids indicate recovery is possible, and no internal injuries were found beyond initial fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Market House Des Moines Contract Reduced to Budget
Des Moines August 15. Construction cost for the market house is cut from 510,000 to 548,927 to fit a 550,000 appropriation. W H Brereton’s bid drops from 539,200 to 536,000 after specification changes. City council approved the contract today and work should start next week with site clearance and removal of old city hall debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Market House
W. H. Brereton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Driffith
White Sox
Fisher
Caldwell
Mullin
Dubuc
Ford
Winett
Daniels
Wolverton
Troit
Dabuc
Branage
Bweeney
Williams
Willatt
Frank Chance
Vic Saier
CUBS
Dante
Saler
Canada
Wieterson Evening Courier
Seo Coupon
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Bloomington
Danville
Quincy
Kewanee
Kewanee 8
Ottum
Hannibal
Burlington
Galesburg
Magcatine
Keokuk
Monmouth
Call OF
Corridon
Catarth
Hall Catarh
Cheney
Tolmdo
Chenay
Walding
Tunnance Marvin
Wholesale Druggista
Tha Geatetn
Tretimeniaya
Priog
Iowa Homestead
James M. Pierce
Iowa
Carrie E. Park
Mary BE. Park
Linden Place
F.M. Shores
Cedar Falls Building & Loan Association
A. Mullarkey
Cedar Falls
Steve Gentle
Celestia B. Kennedy
Cooley Addition
Albert E. Gibson
E. J. Hanna
Prospect Hilla
James Gardiner Company
Rapids
Ringling Bros
Switchman
Dre, R. F
J.T. Fallows
West
Plains
Fellows & Fellows
Rollins Block
West Wal
Kirkwood Hotel
Flanders
Studebaker
21St St
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il
Joe Schiel
Wagner Bldg
Sycamore ST
Oelwein
Cedar Halls
Reinbeck
State Loan Company
East Fourth Street
Kohl's
Waterloo, Jows
Wilbert Shallenberger
Hotel Ellis
Lectric Park
Newsboy
Sam Goldman
Barry & Johnson
Beatrice Wynne i
Webb & His Band
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Byvank Transfer CO
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Michi
Ste Manitou
Missouri
Ofler
Chiis Island
Lake Superior
Eeeee
Igan Line
Illinois
Manistee
Charlevoix
Potosakey
Mackinac
Michigan
Manistre
Saglt Ste. Marie
Mackines
Portiog
Georgian Bay
Gee
Collingwond, Ort
North Channel
Eland
Whitte
J.C. Cowlet
B.P.A. Fligos
Inelu
Eworld
Ametica
Toucan
Bennet
St. Bridge
Chad
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Mapeger
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!