Two World Best Distance Runners To Meet In New York
Hans Holmer and Gustave Ljungstrom, famed distance runners, prepare for a twenty mile race in New York on Washington's Birthday. Holmer, Edinburgh winner, stays sharp with daily spins while Ljungstrom declares he will outpace Holmer and is the favorite going in.
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New York
Hans Holmer
Gustave Ljungstrom
Washington
Holmer
Edinburgh
Scotland
Ljungstrom
Waterloo Fang Jubilant as Executive Submits Gracefully
The Waterloo team and its supporters celebrate a decisive moment as the executive indicates it will surrender power gracefully, signaling a smooth transition. The line of succession appears set with the group urging orderly steps.
Waterloo Victory Shapes Three I League Case
Court action in Waterloo is described as a victory for Waterloo in the Three I league dispute with Tearney and Kinssila resisting Waterloo’s inclusion. The article notes a judge's restraint and a potential appeal strategy to delay season plans including Waterloo in the league, while emphasizing Davenport Rock Island and Dubuque’s stance against disruption.
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Waterloo
James Crangle
Sterling
Hasterloo
Cran
Tearney
Lefe
Tearvey
Kingela
League
Kinsella
Indiana
Rock Island
Davenport
Dubuque
Ely
Yeterday
Credit Waterlow
Pitte
Sburg
Dubuque Times-Journal
Red Clarke
Chicago
Chica
3 FC
Kinssija
Quincy
Local baseball men optimistic on settlement prospects
Baseball men express enthusiasm over the outlook and expect a final settlement soon. The southern faction has been halted at every move and has not won any court hearing yet.
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Waterloo
Wolgast vows to chase real fights in return to form
Ad Wolgast rejects short rounds and demands genuine tests in his program. Danny Goodman of Chicago and Kid Farmer of Peoria have been outmatched for a Feb 15 bout before the Memphis club. Wildfire Schulte signs a three year Cubs deal as Can Tillion predicts solid 1911 form. Cantillon worries over pitching, attends Chicago meeting Feb 16 to bolster staff. Millers to wear navy uniforms with white trim on road games.
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Danny Goodman
Chicago
Kid Farmer
Peoria, Ill
Memphis
Ine Cantillon
Millers
Fire near misses at winter Cantillon home in Hickman Ky
A February Sunday fire sparked by an electric light wire was detected by Joe at the Cantillon residence in Hickman Kentucky. He extinguished it before damage occurred, averting a disruption to Millers spring training plans. Also noted are brief ads for Foley Kidney Pills and a Bob Fitzsimmons engagement at the Crystal Theatre.
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Hickman
Millers
Joe
Slaughter With the Automatic Shot Gun Debate
Historic reports show gun lobbyists arguing the automatic shotgun is harmless while recounting a field test where five shots per shooter yielded a large goose harvest. The account notes a club hunt near Glenn County with decoys and a rapid bombardment of geese.
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Gun Trust
Ducks and geese hunting with two automatics draw outcries
A first person account describes hunters using two automatic shotguns to shoot large flocks, claiming methods include hiding in ground holes with silk net decoys to lure and dispatch up to 450 geese in a day. The piece criticizes the slaughtering machine and notes the author’s praise for the day of sport.
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California
Willows
Glenn County Goose Club
Sioux City Falls to East High and Waterloo West Streaks
In a brisk night of basketball Sioux City High lost 22 to 18 to Waterloo West High after a rough, fast back and forth affair. West High trailed 15 to 10 at halftime but surged in the second half. Shull, Aldrick, Holmes, and Hutching led Sioux City with stubborn defense and rebounds. East High dropped a 26 to 25 decision to Charles City High as Waterloo's pace overwhelmed the home squad late.
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Waterloo West High
Sioux City High
Soo Boys
West High
Sioux City
Holmes
Weller
Tiffany
Whittle
Cotter
Sceeress
Eens
Whelena cd O' Aldrick
Coone
Hiolmes
Sesees
Mehorne
Anald
Hutching
East High
Hast High
Charles City High
Waterloo Boys
Ast High
Waterloo College of Commerce
Dunlevy’s Bowlers Win Narrow Victory Over Manahi Team
Jimmy Dunlevy led his squad to a tight 24211 to 2419 win at Stoke alleys in a comeback bout. Dunlevy posted a high score of 224 in a strong team performance. The ad copy promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan about kidney pain relief.
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Jimmy” Dunlevy
Stoke
Manahi Brothers
Jimmy
Bright
Cora Thorp
Jackson, Mich
Foley
J. K. Joder
Sen
Three I league outlook and basketball notes from Waterloo
The column reflects Three I league chatter with manager Boyle and league meetings discussed. It notes Waterloo’s win over Sioux City rivals in basketball and the state title race, praising West High’s championship push and East High’s remains in contention.
Watersons Fall to Cedar Rapids College of Commerce
In Cedar Rapids last evening the Waterson team lost 58 to 28 to a College of Commerce squad. Watersons were short handed with Isenhower and Cotter absent. The Commerce lineup featured Ednards, Cohn and Peterson at center, with Ingols, Moran, Petrie and Russy at guard and forward roles.
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Cedar Rapids
Business College
Waterson
Isenhower
Cotter
College of Commerce
Ednards
Cohn
Peterson
Ingols
Moran
Petrie
Russy
Three Children Seek Homes Through Charities
Three healthy Uttla children seek safe homes after their mother, deserted by her husband, struggles to support them. Neilia, 8, has blue eyes and light hair, while Charley 6 and George 3 have dark eyes and hair. Interested parties may contact Mrs. Burkitt at 512 Fourth Street West or call 2604.
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Uttla
Associated Charities
Neilia
Charley
George
No Ransom Asked in Ghoul Mystery
Detectives pursue a lead in the Scott mausoleum robbery at Erie Cemetery. Milk dealer Louis Wadlinger reports a man halted his wagon near the cemetery on January 27 about 4 a.m. asking for a match and mentioning hearing hammering.
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Erie
Scott
Louis Wadlinger
Wadlinger
Peg Leg the Wolf Hunter of Lowell Iowa Tale
A Field contributor recounts the legend of Peg Leg a famed Iowa wolf chased from Lowell to Bridgeport by Thornburgs and Tagues hounds. The crippled wolf outwits packs until his last stand near a cornfield ending in a fatal fight.
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Iowa
Lowell
Aid
Williamson
Hudsey
Pilot Grove
Thornburg
Mr. Willamoon
Bridgeport
Tague
Peg- Leg
New London
Peg-Leg
Cully
Hia
Passenger Pigeon in Michigan Reappears in Letters
J C Finch of Kansas City recalls childhood pheasants and a later report of abundant pigeons in Calhoun County Michigan. He cites letters from his father in Albion Michigan dated 21 August 1910 noting flocks of blue old-fashioned pigeon and large numbers feeding on scattered wheat.
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Michigan
J.C. Finch
Kansas City
Calhoun County
Mich
James Finch
Albion
Mell
Will
Mystery surrounds mausoleum desecration as police probe theft
Wadlinger linked to a cemetery break in while four men reportedly slipped through a fence. The body taken is unconfirmed though the family mentions Mrs Anna McCullum. Authorities face reticence from relatives and lack ransom demand, leaving details unclear. Wisconsin game warden appointment noted.
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Wadlinger
Familly
Anna McCullum
Scott
Good Laws Propose Fishery and Game Restrictions in Iowa
A senate bill from Quigley of Clayton tightens fishing rules prohibiting bass crapples and pike during the closed season from March 31 to June 1 and setting minimum legal weights for several species. It bans nets under two inches in spawning zones and allows escape routes from dead waters via ditches. House member Byerly proposes a separate measure banning grouse and prairie chicken hunting from 1911 to 1916.
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Iowa
Senate
Quigley
Clayton
Byerly
Jones
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds
An advertisement from J. K. Joder & Son promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup bronchitis hoarseness and grippe coughs. It states no opiates and refuses aubati tutes.
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Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Dull Times in Hayti as Rebellion Repressed Ends Quiet
From Port au Prince Hayti on February 10 the rebellion has been quelled and the country lies quiet today amid reports of restored order and calm following recent unrest.
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Hayti
Port Au Prince
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