Gotch Wins First Fall In World Wrestling Match
Chicago reports detail the 3:02 p.m. start and 14 1/2 minute first fall where Gotch pinned Hackenschmidt with a crotch and half Nelson hold. Crowd of 35,000 filled the stands as Gotch reasserted dominance in the world title bout amid extensive pre match ceremonies and gambling odds favoring the champion.
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Waterloo
May Gall Strike Within 24 Hours
Local 690 workers in Waterloo face a possible strike at Illinois Central after federation demands for union recognition. A 10:30 a.m. Chicago talk between IL Central officials and Federation of Labor representatives could set off a walkout affecting about 600 men locally.
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Tobacco trust founder H. C. Wills dies in Bath
Bath England September 4 H C Wills a principal figure in forming the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland died here today. Wills helped establish the so called tobacco trust shaping the industry.
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Depot dispute sparks railroads’ defense in city showdown
Courier tracing the depot conflict finds the railroads asserting specific grounds to justify their stance. The narrative frames the carriers as defensive actors in a contentious local dispute, with emphasis on distinct positions and the community’s search for a resolution.
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Sam Felice
Labor Day Celebrations Draw Waterloo Crowds In Parks
The city marks a nationwide Labor Day with factory closures and park gatherings. Labor union events at Lafayette park attract thousands, with races, a merry go round, motion pictures, and a charity drive aiding unions. A San Francisco socialist speaker at Lincoln park adds to the day’s activities as bands perform and crowds enjoy picnics along the Cedar River.
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Flood Drowns 100000 in Hankow Area
A report from Hankow says 100000 people have perished in floods along the Yangtse River. The Yangtse floodwaters have risen over river banks and caused widespread devastation, with crops also heavily ruined in the disaster.
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Wrestling Match Interest Deluges Courier
The Evening Courier reports intense public interest in the Chicago wrestling bout between Goteh and Hackenschmidt. The paper will bulletine results this afternoon and announce them by megaphone from its editorial rooms, as numerous calls pour in from the city and surrounding towns.
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A Quirky Sea Tale Told by a Transatlantic Waiter
A former waiter on a big transatlantic liner recounts a high seas incident where a stubborn passenger demanded an open port. A wave sent a live fish through the porthole onto the table, yet the crew acted. the teller notes the tale is true and not a fish story.
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