Alleged bandit shooting questioned by police
Police doubt the claim by 16 year old Clifford Carpenter that bandits shot him on Illinois Central tracks near the C. G. W. bridge. A shot pierced his shoe but doctors cannot locate the bullet. Officers suspect he may have shot himself while trying to hide the gun, with conflicting statements about the incident. He lives nine miles east of the city and at 127 Eighth Street West. An unrelated advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by W. S. Gunsalus.
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Clifford Carpenter
Mae
Carpenter
Ilinois Central Tracks
C. G. W. Bridge
Eleventh Street
Garrison
Eighth Street
Gunsalus
West Fleming
Woman's Board Mission Session Summaries Cedar Rapids Presbytery
A missionary conference of Cedar Rapids presbytery women, linked to the United Presbyterian church P C U convention, gathered at First United Presbyterian Church. Ora Hart from Tama Indian mission spoke on her work. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Milliken of Pittsburgh, members of the Woman's Board, shared about the international board. A question box followed and attendees had lunch at the Firet M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C. U
United Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
First United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Churches
Ora Hart
Tama Indian
Wilson
Milliken
Pittsburgh
Woman's Board
United Presbyterian Missions
International Board
Firet M. E
Annual Session of Church of God in Christ Jesus at Chautauqua Park
The twenty sixth annual conference and camp meeting of the Churches of God in Christ Jesus will be at Chautauqua Park in Town from August 23 to 21. The daily program includes children's Bible class preaching discussions and a question box with multiple preaching slots. Public invitation is extended to all. Also note full line fall and winter goods at Scotch Woolen Mill Tailors, 223 East Fifth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of God In Christ Jesus
Chautauqua Park
Scotch Woolen Mill Tailors
East Fifth St
Cincinnati Magnate Joes Tinker Quits Over Club Policy
Boston August 18 Joe Tinker manager of the Cincinnati National League team says he is ready to quit unless President Herrmann changes policy. He alleges players are being sold to minor league clubs without option and laments constant pressure to cut players. He vows to stand for his beliefs and may leave if not backed by owners. He admires Herrmann but disagrees on building the club. Full line fall and winter goals at the Scotch Woolen Mill Tailors.
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Boston
Joe Tinker
Garry Herrmann
Tinker Yuaterday
Herrmann
Tinker
Oregon
Herrman
Joe Jackson Leads in American League Batting Race
Walter Johnson tops American League pitchers as August action narrows the race. Joe Jackson leads Ty Cobb with averages near .393 to .285 while Boston and Philadelphia players fill the next spots. The National League batsmen show batting stay near .414 for 24 games led by Earl Yingling, with Daubert rising to third and other leaders listed. Johnson edges Boehling for top pitching honors as the season tightens.
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Chicago
Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
Jeague
Cleveland
Cobb
Jackson
Detroit Star
Speakler
Boston
D. Murphy
Philadelphia
Henriksen
Lajoie
McInnis
Baker
Gandl
Washington
Earl Yingling
Brooklyn
Carlie McDonald
Daubert
Hyatt
Pittsburgh
R. Miller
Walsh
Cravath
Gibson
Wi Colling
Brown
Hess
Walter Johnson
Boehling
Sidal Ht
Johnson
Bender
Wood
Ing Konotchy
St. Louis
Mathewson
Demaree
New York
Humphries
Wilson stands pat on currency bill amid insurgent push
Washington August 18 President Wilson holds firm on the currency bill aligning with the Democratic majority on the house banking committee report and expects the lease to adopt the Glass bill with no material changes.
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Wilson
Washington
House Banking Committee
Railroads seek higher pay for parcel post duties
Seventeen western railroads sent a telegram to Postmaster General Burleson urging increased compensation for handling parcel post traffic now expanding after Aug 20. They cite parcel post revenue rising with little or no railroad remuneration and warn of losses as parcel post grows. The missive traces prior revenue gains and calls for fair pay for transport services.
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St. Louid
Western
Burleson
United States
Post Office Department
Senate
Parcel Post
Congress
Fairbank Notes On Visitors and Local Changes
Fairbank Aug 16 town notes record visits from Joseph Southworth to Laurens and others, real estate changes with Wil Miller buying the John McRea place, and various residents traveling to Cedar Falls Des Moines Waterloo and Chicago. Mentions of millinery purchases, intern work in Montreal, rural carriers convention, and a house purchase by C W Wolgamot.
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Fairbank
Joseph Southworth
J. King
Laurens
Wil Miller
John McRea
L. BE. Rawlin
Cedar Falls
C. A. Peddicord
Alice
Dewitt and
Delmar
A. T. Considine
G. C. Bickelberg
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Will McCuniff
Cora Hayes
Nellie King
Vancouver
Wash
Esther
Claire Gallup
Waterloo
Coralark
Chicago
Elgin
Tda Wolgamot
Emily Bushby
Cedar Rapids
Perry
Weches
Malloy
Mildred Bushby
Orlwain
C. L. Burnett
Ella George
Toraine Ward
Montreal
Fred Yarrington
Hazleton
Hazlet Updike
Coon Rapids
Truey Wilsie
W. J. Kine
Thomas Warn
John Leehey
C. W. Wolgamot
Loop
Wolgamot
South Main Street
Mesdaimes Coffin, Hahn and Betts
Motorcycle and Auto Collision at Sixth and Franklin
A head-on crash at the Sixth and Franklin corner last evening around 9 oclock left a young man and a young woman on the motorcycle shaken but unhurt. The motorcycle was damaged. the car escaped undamaged and was driven away slowly. Names of those involved were not given.
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Sixth
Franklin Streets
Cal Stewart in New Play at Waterloo Theatre
Amusements notice announces Cal Stewart, famed comedian and phonograph voice, starring in Running for Governor at Grand Opera House Jesup Iowa August 20 with Waterloo showing, bargain seats 15 25 34 50 cents. Fay R. Place is manager and selling seats.
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Cal Stewart
Waterloo Theatre
Grand Opera House
Jesup
Iowa
Waterloo
Fay R. Place
Jewel Thieves Raid Hermann's on Thames Street
Newport reports jewel thieves raided Hermann's jewel shop on Thames Street. The heist occurred between Saturday night and morning, with police estimating losses near 106000 dollars. Names of suspects or exact time not disclosed.
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Newport. R. 1
Hermann
Thames Street
Explorer Cook Not Without Friends
Berlin reports Dr Frederick A Cook’s pole claim draws serious attention from German scientists. Professor Baschin calls Cook credible and notes sun altitude observations unreliable for pole proof. The debate shifts to credibility while Baschin suggests Cook’s results near the pole merit consideration despite ongoing Peary disputes.
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Berlin
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Germany
Otto Baschin
Geographic Institute
Berlin University
Cook
Baschin
A. Wedemeyer
German Imperial Marine Department
Raschin
Peary
Basehin
Coey
YPN Opens Tonight With Dual Convention Camp Meeting
Delegates arrive as the national Y P C U convention of the United Presbyterian church and the state convention of the Evangelical association begin in Chautauqua park. Over 200 delegates estimated today, with 1600 to 2000 expected at the camp meeting led by Bishop Breyfogle in German and English. Services run nightly through next Sunday with a full schedule of sermons, Bible studies, and business meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Young People's Alliance
The
Evangelical Association
Chautauqua Park
Afernoon
Breyfogle
G. P. Cawalti
C. Heinmiller
D. D
Colossians
F. J. Haas
Cedar Rapids
G. J. Kirn
G. Heinmiller
Jesse Kober
K. L. C. E. Convention
United Evangelical Church
Chicago Musical College Announces Examinations and Scholarships
The Chicago Musical College will award fifty free and 160 partial scholarships as part of its annual examinations. Free scholarships cover one year of instruction, forty weeks, at no charge, while partial awards offer reduced tuition. Applications due by September 1, with fall term opening September 15 marking the school's forty eighth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Musical College
F. Ziegfeld
America
Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
School of Opera
Goj
South Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Vurpillat’s New Discovery Aimed at Suffering Citizens
An appeal to those afflicted in Dubuque, praising Vurpillat’s New Discovery for stomach, rheumatic, catarrh, kidney, and bladder troubles. The ad claims hundreds testify to relief, lists symptoms, and notes availability at Schuneman's Drug Stores with prices of $1.00 and 50c for Vurpillat Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vurpillat
Dubuque
Schunenan
Schuneman's
Series Prediction Highlights Early Breaks Key in Title Race
Frank Chance argues the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics will duel for the world championship with a seven game series likely. the winner may hinge on early breaks, a longer series would fail to keep fan interest, and cities like Pittsburgh Chicago and Washington could host single games to sustain excitement.
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New York
Giants
Athletics
Frank Chance
Chance
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington
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