Plans for Federal and National League raids in Pittsburgh
A January meeting in Pittsburgh brought together leaders from the Federal and National Leagues to discuss raiding players and converting the old National League park. Attendees included August Herrmann, Barney Dreyfus, Han Johnson, Charles W. Somoza, Robert L Hedges, and Connie Muir. Reports claimed talks of reusing the old park or hosting an International League team, with Somers denying Toledo club disposal to Charles Weeg.
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Pitteburz
Federal League
Uder
Daxebill
Mags Pires
Tener
National League
August Herrmann
Natioal Commission
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburg National Jearte
Han Jonnaon
American Teague
Charies W. Somoza
Cleveland American League
Robert L Hedges
St. Louis
Connie Muir
Philadelphia Americans
Pittsburg
Somers
Toledo
Charles Weeg
Jack Britton Wins From Ray Campbell in New York Bout
New York January 33 Jack Britton the Chicago Lightweight won every round of a ten round bout here tonight against Ray Campbell of San Francisco.
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Jack Britton
Ray Campbell
New York
Jack Brittm
Chicago
San Francsco
Eddie Nearing Loses to Bob McAllister in Ten Round Bout
New York January 11. Bob McAllister of California, middleweight, easily outfought Eddie Nearing of Chicago in ten rounds. McAllister weighed ten pounds more than his opponent.
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New York
Bob McAlisire Califorma
Eddie Nearing
Chicago
McMinter
Tener's Bulletin Names 1914 NL Player Contracts Approved
National League president John Wk Tener issued an official bulletin listing approved contracts for 1914. Players tied to Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Cincinnati include Thomas Griffith Charles Smith Armando Marsans Armando Marsans Sen Tineuy A Wubur Cooper and others with various 1914-15-18 end dates and new forms noted.
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New York
John Wk. Tener
National League
Boston
Thomas H Griffith
Chicago
Charles
Smith Sigmas
Leach Herman C Bronisie
Gorge
Boaree
Arthur T Jnelat
Cinesnat
Armando Marsans
al Demarca
Milton J Stock
Philadelphia
Sen Tineuy
Pittsburg
Wubur Cooper
St Long
Ian Beck
Arnold J Jose
William M. Steale
John BE Moiler
Perritt
Aydet
Leo A Dresson
How to Build Good Roads
A practical essay arguing for permanent roads funded by bonds. It favors concrete foundations for durability, heavy-load capable bridges and culverts, and stresses long life over bituminous binders. It notes the need for strong foundations to support city traffic and long-haul trade.
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Srubudam
Trafic
Lovet
Stories About Stars by Billy Evens and Jack O'Connor
A look at Jack O'Connor, a big leaguer with New York ties, his volatile management of St Louis in the Federal League, and a pregame umpire incident. The piece notes boxing color and promoter taunts aimed at O'Connor, ending with a witty telegram reply involving Al Pulzer.
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Billy Evens
Jack O'Connor
New York
Jack
St Louis
Peared
Jack Johnson
Tun
Arithur Petky
Tex Willard
O'Conner
al” Pulzer
Harry Smith Wins Indoor Mile at National Games
Harry Smyth of New York easily won the d mile run at the Indoor games of the Inter-American Athletic association in Boston. His time was 15 minutes 19.25 seconds. Oscar Hedlund of the Boston Athletic Association won the mile event from scratch in 4 minutes 9.45 seconds.
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Boston
Harry Smyth
New York
Ceratch
Inah-American Athletic Association
Oscar Hedlund
Boston Athletic Association
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Senate
Frank S Butterworth
Yale
Delaware
Yale Guard
Ing Bul" Edwards
Princeton
Newark
Charles D Daly
Army
University of Pennsylvania
Ita
Amateur Athletic Association
Southern League Spring Meeting Set for February 23
The Incal baseball association in Alabama announces the February 23 spring meeting with receipt of a letter from President Kay. The draft schedule for the season has been adopted and the opening plans for the season and arrangements for the meeting will be finalized in Mobile.
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Incal Baseball Association
Ala
Kay
Schdule
Mobile
Football Heroes Make Successful Politicians
New York on January 31 Special That college football with its rigor and self control fosters public life. The piece notes many Princeton Harvard and Yale players who moved into high offices nationally and state level highlighting Blair Lee and others across various states.
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New York
Knights of the Gridron
Blair Lee
United States
Maryland
Lee
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Robart Bacon
Inta
France
James Harlan
Uinted States Interstate Commerce Commission
Lee McClung
William Lewis
Harvané
H Tompson
William Wooper
Peladelphia
Lucas W. Ljttauer
Maesman
The
Crimson
Gifford N Pinecot
Forester
Wadnington
Forester Harman
Graves
Bing
Willian © Russell
Massachusetts
George R. Garter
Hawai
Yale Inversit
J. Lake
Connecticut
WH. Canbin
Tohny Bull
Pennsylvania
Dent Denies Federals Violated Contract
Elliott Dent asserts the Federals did not breach any agreement by offering a contract while he was not yet signed. He states he had not signed with Atlanta and sought another chance with the team to repay their past kindness, after fearing temptation to join the new league.
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Elliott Dent
Sporting Department
Ellett Dent
Dent
Federals
Atlanta
Atlanta Baseball Club
Harroun quits driving race cars for good
Ray Harroun reveals he has lost his nerve for actual driving and is finished with racing. He explains fear and memories from crashes haunt him, preferring design work and mentoring new drivers over competing for money or fame.
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Ray Harroun
Clandens
Maxwell Motor Company
Braxwell Racing
Indianapolis Speedway
Flanders
Harrounan
Seta
Photography Discovered in The January Atlantic
The piece discusses the shift from painting to photography, noting the deep changes in art’s meaning. It cites The Moniteur Universel about a mirror capturing a real image and Daguerre’s device as essential for travelers to record impressions without relying on others.
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Annie Nathan Mayer
Aries
Moniteur Universel
Maxwell Convertible Roadster Delivers Dual Car Form
Maxwell engineers solve spring suspension aims by offering a convertible roadster-livery car that can be quickly transformed from a pleasure to a utility vehicle by removing the rear deck and attaching an express deck, with impressive load distribution and passenger capacity unchanged. Goodyear inside tire protectors extend tire life by reinforcing worn casings, while Blyea Austell expands local bearings supply to reduce downtime when components fail. Cloth upholstery advances in city use, Velie promotes whipcord materials, and a range of Georgia and New York personality notes accompany the show and dealership chatter.
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Maxwell
Bn Deal
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear
Cbe Gillmer
Velie Motor Vehicle Company
Gossip of Georgians in the Metropolis
News sketches from New York society note Georgia entertainer Miss Betty Lee at the Waldorf Astoria in a Civil War costume. Tango prizes widen private drawing room amusements while singers suffer a lean season. Efforts to modernize parlor entertainment grow as amateurs pursue real artistry. Also covered are Hotel Bristol return to Savannah, debutante Miss Calle Hoke Smith’s ankle anklet craze, a charity concert at the Biltmore, Joseph Johnson’s health, and a society wedding at the St Regis.
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WS Byck
Atlanta
Astor
Salog
Atlantic City
Europe
Lloyd Line
Mra
James Iarie, Jr
Iss Cynthia Farie
Savannah
Farie
Paris
Grantland Hice
New York
Rice
Georgia
RB. S. Carraway
the Constitutions New York Bureau
Aaid
Mike Betty Lee
Batty Lee
Bose
Miss Lea
Waldorf-Astoria
Misa Lee
Plano
New York Society
Washington
Calle Hoke Smith
Gauranter
Hoke Smith
Miss Smith
Humphreys Seven Ty-Seven Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Seven Ty-Seven for coughs and colds. It promotes early dosing at first signs of catching cold and offers the Dollar Flask containing multiple vials. Delivery options include C O D by Parcel Post from Honige Medics Co at 166 Wiley Street.
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Humphreys
Honige Medics Co
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Tener’s Bulletin
Wilkin Perty
Im Leslies
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Laurel Valley
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J.c.cooper
Jackonville
Fila
Saniag
Pthrole
Remedy Ron Men
Harry Smith
Wutomobils
Blyea-Austell
Ina
Bes
Meister & Sons Company
Sacramento
Wilhiam Edward Metardy
All-gusta
Mb Gurdy
Edward Danforth, Jr
Augusta
A C Sanford
Eighth Infantry
United States Army
Plainspines
Hotel Astor
Millville
Sanford Eypucts
Philippines
Pacifc
Byers
Georga
Metropolis
Gate City
Oy Crankel
Frankel Clothing Company
Rich
We Rich & Bros Company
Miss M Sullian
Keely Company
DuBose
Bliley
GH Jones
Chamber
Jain Johnson-DuBose Company
Txtrort
T F Gari
Ogus Rabinowich & Ogus Company
G Wo Seay
Southern
B. C Balk
Agsetat
St Levy
Brunswick
I Blumenthal
Hermitage
R. G Blanton
Broadway Central
J Frankel
H. A Johannes
D Wolfson Woodward
RB Blonde
F FE Cone
G CG Spence
WP "Venableavarre
Magilland M
Murray
H_ Johnston
Trion
Reegan Etherland
Miss Dobbins
Park Avenue
Clapper
Oasis
Donovan Herd
H. S Cole Wahek
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Abbott
Marlborough
J RB
Holliday
MC Holiday Mannittan
Bennett
Crowe Collingwead
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DaBose
Jonas CH Jones L Frankel
A T Srenham
Givid—Gorce
G Carter
H. H Page Bemont
C J. Berguson
Imperial
C L Anderson
Peyton Deurlas
King Edward
W G Smith
Meniel
Biltmore
Mea
Lippincore Barbneton
I Silverman
G H Perm McAlpin
Mrs Juhan
Chambers
J Frostin
T He
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I Blumberg
Savannah Giind
A. H Frott Dalton
Christie Columbus
Jaffe Athens
Augusta Iorala Square
Beverley
Wolott
Newcomb
Bristol
Figson WA Newcomb
North Carolina
Clifford Williams
Joseph Johnson
Jon
John Eedman
Temple
Hmann
Mauds Nathan
A . Nathan
Henry Michael Bach
Silverman
Albert Bach
Macon
St Regis Hotel
Johnson
Gaynors
Edward E McCall
Tammany Candi
Scott
Zake Scott
Goodrich
Anc
Goodrich Tires
Saray Treat Reo
Peachtree Street
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
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