Ball Players Near Unionization as Labor Talks Continue
New York January reports a potential strike by the Baseball Players Fraternity as Samuel Yon of Labor and president L Fults confer over players refusing to sign 1817 contracts until minor league magnates grant requests. Gompers, in Washington, signals tentative backing, while American League President Johnson attends schedule meetings amid weather delays.
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Baseball awards and labor bids in 1916 meeting notes
The report recalls the 1916 fan prize results and an annual meeting adjourned last month, with BG Barrow commenting on players’ threats and timeliness of reports. It notes no decision on Brooklyn club’s award claim and Newark’s announced outcome amid broader tensions. CHARTER APPLIED FOR Baseball Players Fraternity seeks AFL charter to be reviewed at Saturday council meeting.
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Favor With Players Fraternity in Chicago Meeting
A Chicago meeting of the Baseball Players Fraternity gathered to discuss applying for a charter from the American Federation of Labor. President Fultz plans to express his views via a steam message from New York, with about 20 players expected to attend. Catcher Famer Archer of the Chicago National League club voiced support for the move.
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German Foreign Minister on Peace Terms in War
Dr Zimmermann discusses Germany's stance after Entente peace outlines. He says no declaration of terms now, fearing public opinion and misread signals. He confirms withdrawal of the American minister in Bucharest but says action targets all diplomats not following their accrediting court to the new seat of government.
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Under Knocke First Round Upset in New York Boxing Bout
Philadelphia crowd watched Johnny Dundee of New York fall in the first round to Willie Jackson, also of New York, in a six round bout listed as a six rounder but ended early by a hard right to the jaw. Dundee weighed 112 pounds and Jackson 168 pounds. In Princeton New Jersey nine games make up the 1917 football schedule as Harvard and Yale are expected to be opponents in years past.
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Lithuania Objects to Both Russia and Germany
A New York gathering of Lithuanian delegates in the United States adopted resolutions protesting Lithuania’s inclusion in the Russian or German empires. The resolutions urge lawful land neutral steps to advance Lithuanian independence and will be sent to President Wilson and U.S. ambassadors for transmission to their governments.
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Peat in Ireland Buoyed by Vast Deposits
Peat covers about one seventh of Ireland and deposits are estimated at 40 million tons of fuel. local sources note the potential of peat as a substantial energy resource for domestic use and industry.
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Chicago Markets Produce Wheat Prices Edge Lower Amid Slump
Chicago markets report a mixed session with wheat prices finishing mostly lower as lack of fresh export demand and a late snow in the Southwest dampened buying. May futures fell to around 1.81 1 and July near 1.48 4, while oats and corn showed firmer tone on strong seaboard demand and limited rural supply. Provisions slipped on weaker export totals, with notable gains and losses across commodities as traders weighed weather and shipments.
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The Glamour of Baseball Legends and Market Notes
A collage of baseball reminiscences cites players like Mack Jennings Grimith Jones and McGraw, alongside letters in Cambridge comparing Red Sox and Tigers, with market data from Pinehurst including hogs and cattle receipts and metal and sugar prices trades in New York and London. The mixture presents historic sports debate, economic figures, and commodity quotes from early 20th century reporting.
Rheumatism warns of early insidious pains
A dated health advertisement warns that rheumatism starts with minor pains that gradually worsen. It claims external treatments fail to reach the cause, advocating S. S. S. as a blood cleanser with fifty years of relief, inviting readers to write for free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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Wheat market rises then weakens as imports stay heavy
Minneapolis grain prices show gains on strong export demand but ease toward close. Wheat receipts reach 400 cars, May and other futures quoted up and down. No. 1 hard and No. 2 northern wheat set at varied levels while corn and oats gain mixed footing. London wool auction lists 9,400 bales with irregular price moves and many withdrawals.
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New South Wales
Seattle Livestock and Butter Price Roundup
Seattle market reports hogs and cattle receipts at 344, prices steady with hogs stronger and bulk sale around 10.15. Chicago butter lowers to 31 1/2 cents a pound for creamery, eggs rise to about 48 to 49 cents per dozen with 2,870 cases received.
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Chicago Livestock Market Report January 19
Chicago market reports show strong activity with 38,000 hogs and 24,000 cattle. Hogs priced from 7.85 to 10.95, cattle ranges include native beef 7.75 to 11.80 and western steers up to 10.00, sheep and lambs also firm with wethers 8.60 to 10.70 and lambs 11.60 to 14.45.
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