The Dubuque Daily Herald Sunday June 13, 1886 A Successful Tournament. The state Firemen’ tournament at Dubuque came to an end yesterday after a most successful week. It was one of the best meetings in every respect, say the officers of the association, ever held by the association. The visitors were all pleased with Dubuque, with […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Saturday June 12, 1886 PRIZES FOR FIREMEN. The A. H. Smith Hose Company, of Clinton, Take First Prize in the Sweepstakes Hose Contest, And the Wilton Company, of Wilton Junction, Perform a Similar Feat With the Hook and Ladder Sweepstake Race. A. Hurst, of Maquoketa, Comes First in the 48 Class Hose Race, and […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Saturday June 12, 1886 The News In Brief THE NEWS IN BRIEF —The cornet band serenaded the Fourth street engine house, board of control, Julien house, Herald office, Lorimier house, Times office, and John Pier and then disbanded. — The Dubuque Cornet Band, one of the best musical organizations in the state, made […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Friday June 11, 1886 FAST RUNNING. The Contestants in the Hose Races Make Remarkably Good Time. The Dyersville Red Jackets Victorious in the Hand Engine Contest. The Bluff’s City Carry Off the Honors in the Hose Coupling Contest and the Wiltons in the Hook and Ladder Race. THE GROUNDS. Yesterday at the […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday June 10, 1886 A Grand Tournament. Yesterday (Wednesday) was really the first day of the State Firemen’s tournament in Dubuque, although Tuesday was nominally such. The tournament starts all most successfully and with splendid weather, which promises to last through the week. The opening parade was a grand sight, company after […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday June 10, 1884 A Grand Tournament. Yesterday (Wednesday) was really the first day of the State Firemen’s tournament in Dubuque, although Tuesday was nominally such. The tournament starts all most successfully and with splendid weather, which promises to last through the week. The opening parade was a grand sight, company after […]
The Dubuque Daily Times Wednesday June 9, 1886 The familiar face of Dubuque’s Mayor will be readily recognized. Mr. John Glab has been a resident of Dubuque since 1854. He is a native of Germany, and is now one of the wide awake business men of this city, as […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday June 9, 1886 BRAVE FIREMEN. They are Arriving on Every Incoming Train. The City Thronged With Visitors from Abroad The Parade and What is to Be Done To-day—Names of Visiting Firemen The eighth annual tournament of the Iowa Fireman’s Association is daily growing to immense proportions. Every incoming train brings large […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday June 9, 1884 The Firemen’s Tournament. Dubuque extends a hearty welcome to the firemen of Iowa and elsewhere who have gathered within its walls for the annual state tournament. It promises to be by far the best and largest ever held in the state. Dubuque has a reputation for and wide […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday June 8, 1886 THE TOURNAMENT. Everything in Readiness for the Big Gathering. Companies, Apparatus, and Fire-Fighters Arriving Daily. Representatives From All the Chief Points in the Northwest. Ten Thousand People Expected to Attend During the Week. The firemen’s tournament is with us, and with it comes a large crowd of […]