Pact Already Signed Says Federal League Aim at Peace
Chicago reports that the so called peace pact with the Federal League is signed and will be finalized at Cincinnati talks. The deal would have the American and National Leagues reimburse the Brooklyn wards, with Federals withdrawing from the field. Salaries under ironclad contracts total over 200000 yearly, with Cubs sale affecting retention under Weeghman.
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Chicago
National Commission
Feral League
Cincinnati
Liga
New York
Federal League
Orgame
Peace Hovers Over Baseball War As Peace Moves
Chief magnates who hold destiny’s reins are set to pay the Cubs and St Louis Federal League owners expect to negotiate for the Browns. Some FL owners balk after the signed agreement but organized baseball men see no revival. Baltimore problem solution may remove opposition. New York report says peace talks surprised by Federals concessions, not asked as much as the third league would grant. Elimination of the rival was the main point. a Cleveland American franchise move to Chicago possible if the Cubs abandon the West Side.
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Cubs
St. Louis
Browns
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland American Association
Chicago
Cuba
West Side
Federal League
Gilmore
Ban Johnson
John K. Tener
Organized Baseball Monarchs
Sungort
Ruppert, Hempstead
Burrow
Herrmann
The Great Dot Mystery Cut Out Thing
A fragmented clipping hints at a mystery involving a dot pattern or cut out artifact. The readable text references an object described as a dot related puzzle or device, with no clear resolution or identifying details available in the legible portion.
Cohn's Triumph Over Veteran Dugdale Highlighted
A vivid reminiscence recalls Joe Cohn besting veteran Dugdale in a Northwestern league event and his cheerful, generous spirit. The piece notes Cohn’s departure toward a new line of business, his ties to Butte and Anaconda supporters, and a humorous Peoria anecdote tied to his birth. It also mentions Dugdale’s remarks on ancestry and a suggested convention venue, Jerusalem, provoking debate at a later meeting.
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Northwestern League
Joe Cohn
D. Dusitale
Colm
Butte
Rcal
Northwest
Anaconda
Montana
Tmi
National Association of Prior Leagwers
Chicago
Joe
Lukas
Peoria
Chatmate
Far
Pacific Northwest
Mr. Dusdale
Poia
Dusdale
Dugdale
Jerusalem
Trig
Athletic commission cites Watson over contract breach
The athletic commission chair tonight alleged that Watson violated his contract with Harem Sporting by bowing on a night in December while in Atlanta and before a prior bout. He was also accused of fighting when in poor physical condition.
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Wotson
Itn
Atianta
Ivany
Butte Gun Club Hosts Weather Affected Intercity Shoot
Cold weather kept shooters from the traps on Butte day as the Intercity circuit staged 25 target events. Only two visitors joined locals Lee Williams and H P Mathewson while teams of three contested for the erslough intercity cup at Anaconda set for the next event.
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Butte Gun Club
Butte
Interity
Lee Williams
Deer Savige
H. P. Mathewson
Anaconda Wwe
Barkley Wisner
Witlusy Mathewson
Weatherwax
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Barkley
Ammade
Mudro Grill Team Leads Bowling League
The Mudro grill bowling team led the league after a win over Marquette yesterday afternoon as the Butts Bowling League approaches the Jan 19 midseason mark. Standings show Mudro atop with strong averages from Smith and Cruz among top players.
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Mudro Grill
Butts Bowling League
Marquette
Soason
Besine
Theelu
Pet Madre
Sess
Marquette Florsheim
Smith
Asblow
Mudre
D. Gundy
Ist. Croix
G. Jovick
Sl. Tucker
Sirobel
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Expression of a Fan Demands Park for Butte Baseball
A letter to the editor urges action to build a new park in Butte to revive baseball amid a lagging season. The writer complains of long attendance travel and notes a proposed money-raising effort by business leaders to place Butte in a better league, referencing a park at Columbia as a model.
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Standard
Butte
Northwestern Teague
Columbia
Residents urge an inside park for better baseball access
In Butte a reader laments distant park sites and long streetcar rides for baseball, arguing for an inside park near Park Street to boost attendance. He notes fans would support a local venue and criticizes promoters for forcing lengthy trips, while a separate fragment mentions a former Michigan football player dying while reading a paper in a Turkish bath.
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Bart
Michigan
Otis Guernsey and Spratka Highlight Yale Princeton Football Gaffe
In New Haven observers claim Otis Guernsey dropped kicked a S4 yard attempt against Princeton after signaling to punt, while Joe Spratka scored for Illinois by improvising a run after not following the play. The report notes past similar stunts by Clark Shaughnessey and a Chicago game. China exports tungsten to Japan, about five tons monthly at roughly $400 per ton.
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New Haven
Otis Guernsey
Princeton
Joe Spratka
Miinois
Vssenal
Shorty Long
Spratka
Tminois
Clark Shaughnes—sey
Chicago
Northrop
King
Neayods Journal
China
Japan
Committee Chosen to Back Butte Baseball Move
Business leaders pick a nine-member district committee to canvass $15,000 for placing Butte in a Northwestern league. Mayor Lane and others push indoor park as essential, with funds to be raised next week and Anaconda and other towns targeted after.
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Charles H. Lane
William
Bua) Quarles
Lou Frank
Butte
Art Resigns as President of St. Louis Federals
Rick Art resigns as president of the St. Louis Federals, effective immediately. Art had previously served as Secretary of the Federal league.
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