Small chance for baseball peace in league talks
New York dispatch reports Robert B. Ward president of the Brooklyn Federals and vice president of the Federal League stating that peace negotiations among organized baseball were unlikely. Ward cited plans to fuse with the Minneapolis and Chicago clubs, proposals involving Weehman and Herrmann, and conditions for Federals admission as a major league. He noted persistent public interest in reform and that rumors of Yankee or Cubs sales circulated amid incomplete agreement.
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New York
Robert B. Ward
Brooklyn Federals
Federal League
Mike” Tillon
Minneapolian Association
Fedricult
Americociation
International League
Federals
Ward
Antillon
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federal
Augustus Herrmann
National Commi
Weeshman
Chicago Nationals
Yankees
Cubs
Chicago
Wreshman
Weeehman
Erran
Tory
Herois
Keystone Watch Case Co. Loses Bid in Trade Restraint Suit
U S district court rules Keystone Watch Case Co not an unlawful combination but violates trade laws with practices to fix prices and stifle rivals. Court cites evidence of use of coercive tactics, boxcotl listing, and threats to restrain trade. Judge notes 1910 actions including price control to induce dealers to refuse orders.
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United States District Court
Keystone
Keystone Company
Hefl
Cenpk
Postrony
Ucinatieturer
Paihutelphia
Emergency Revenue Coming In Faster
Washington fiscal notes show emergency revenue rising faster with December showing receipts near 51.4 million dollars versus 94.3 million last year. Expenditures totaled about 36.7 million, leaving a balance across funds and total cash assets in the state at year end around 366,770.
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Washinton
Toms
Several
Stze
Uncle Sam's Aviators for Army Aviation Corps Appointed
Washington January 2 Aeronautical engineers and aviation technicians may be appointed to the army aviation corps hereafter upon competitive examination. An executive order also amends civil service rules to require approval before any promotion during probation.
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Washington
Aeronaiticalungineves
Aviaton Mechanicians
Army S Aviation Corps
Civil Service Rifles
Wilson
Million Dollar War Order For Jersey Company
New Brunswick January 2 a one million dollar contract with the Russian government was announced today. The horseshoe calke project will operate day and night in a manufacturing camp to fill the order within seven months.
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New Brunswick
First U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Argentina
Aires January 2 Freder J. Stimson arrives as the first American ambassador to Argentina greeted by the president’s representative the foreign minister and other officials in Buenos Aires marking a historic posting by the United States.
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U.S
Argentina
Lighthouse Bill Reported for Senate Action
A bill proposing appropriations for navigation was favorably reported to the Senate. It includes $68,009 for the St Johns River dredging and harbor work and $75,000 for river navigation improvements near New Orleans.
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Moasouiston
Ok Reptotherene Eghthorse
Senate
St. Johns River
New
Orleas
Whitman Starts Probe Into State Department Expenditures
Whitman launched a promised audit of all state departments starting with the agricultural division. The probe will examine spending and include an inquiry into the killing of condemned cattle.
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Ue Een Whitman
Boston Sees Record Low Death Rate Reported
Boston records a death rate of 15.8 for the year with 11,803 deaths. The figure marks the lowest rate in the city’s history, reflecting improved health conditions and demographic changes.
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Boston
Hasson Dies at 62, Noted Goldwork Artist
Renowned artist Hasson, known for gold work and enamels, died today at age 62. The obituary notes his prominent role in decorative arts and his influence on regional craft circles.
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Danuwary
Kredis Fiusson
Indian Factory Unveils Motorcycle Riot Gun Concept
Springfield based Hendee Manufacturing demonstrates a Colt automatic field gun mounted on an Indian motorcycle. The design allows two riders, cross country use, and a 4 mph to 73 mile range with a high rate of fire. The setup features a portable tripod, ammo boxes, and automatic loading via powder gases.
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England
France
Hendee Manufacturing
Springfield
Mass
Ffteen
History of Autos in Atlanta From 1901 to Present Day
A history by John M. Speer notes Atlanta had two cars in 1901, with rapid growth to over 6,000 vehicles today. Early owners include Captain John W. Alexander, H. M. Ashe, Alfred Austell, Marion Jackson, Edward Inman, and William Manning, among pioneers and dealers in White Steamer, Winton, and early Cadillacs. The piece chronicles key firms and figures shaping Atlanta’s auto trade.
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Atlanta
John M. Speer
John W. Alexander
H. M. Ashe
Isa Alfred Austell
New Haven
Conn
Marion Jackson
Edward
Inman
Wiliam Mar
Neal Japan and Banking Company
Dromt
Rage
Pryor Street
Southern Automobile
Mreer
Knox
Atlinta
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
Mass
New York
City
Philadel
Washington
D C
Rubber Companys
Digmond Hubber Company
Tolin If
Toel
Ted
EL Janngon
Ays
Automobile Indusion Manag
Locomoe
FL Cl Stein
Cadillac
T. Johnson
Stevens. Com
Saxon Owners Complete Cross‑Country Trip to Los Angeles
G W and J W Logan of Tiffin Ohio drove their Saxon car to the coast amid severe weather and poor roads. The journey, marked by persistent travel through mud, snow, and floods, cost about 38.60 and left the Logans hailed as five MSuon owners to cross the continent in record economy.
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Los Angeles
G. W
J. W. Logan
Tiffin
Ohio
Columbus
Hig
Indiana
Illinois
Colorado
Utah
Goran Brothers
Muxon
Locomobile to Increase 1915 Truck Output in Atlanta
Locomobile Company of America plans a larger 1915 output of motor trucks in Atlanta. ST. Pauls, president, cites growing demand for light and heavy trucks, with smaller three and four ton models to be manufactured in quantity. John F. Toole of the Atlanta branch notes trucks will meet transportation needs and enhance Locomobile’s reputation for quality engineering.
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Atlanta
Lorcomobile Company of America
ST. Pavis
Bettes Marke
John F. Toole
The
Locomobile Company
Locomob Company
Tee
ST. Day
Locomoobile Company
Locomobile to Produce Uniform Touring and Truck Models
Locomobile intends to standardize design across touring cars and trucks, aiming to maximize value. New three and four ton worm-drive trucks feature driver behind motor, four speed transmission, and liberal bore and stroke engines. Heavy duty five and six ton models add double side-chain drive with driver over motor to maximize loading space. Deliveries to Atlanta expected after March first.
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Actice
Toole
Atlanta
Columbus Defeats Athletic Club in Annual Game 50 25
The Columbus M C A basketball team dominated the Atlanta Athletic Club 50 to 25 in Columbus Ga. on January 2. Columbus jumped to a 27 7 halftime lead as Forbes hit a long shot for Atlanta and Smith exited with an eye injury. Westmoreland sparked the second half but the game stayed one sided with Columbus converting most of the long shots and Donahue refereeing to satisfaction.
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Columbus
Columbus ¥. M. C. A
Peddy
Atlanta
Westmoreland Maids
Mike Donahue
Pas
Smith
Westmoreland
Strupper
Forbes
Ter
Graves
Riderease
Massey
Dozier
Newman
Co-llumbus
Mik Donahue
Auburn
Riot Ends Hockey Game in Cleveland Injuring Players
A heated match between the Cleveland Athletic Club and Ottawa University ended in a riot as about 2000 spectators flooded the ice after a dispute. Five players suffered serious injuries including Elmer Irving who has a fractured skull and may not recover. Doran of Ottawa was arrested on an assault to kill charge.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Athletic Club
Ottawa University
Elmer Irving
Doran
Ottawa Seven
American Rubber Industry Leader Sails to Present Case
B G Work president of B F Goodrich, Akron, sails on the Titanic era Tusk ania bound for Europe to press the embargo issue with Britain. He will present the American rubber industry case to the highest British authorities after six weeks of joint committee efforts with the state department and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. The embargo on crude rubber shipments to the United States prompted a coordinated effort by manufacturers and importers to remove the restriction.
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Bertram G. Work
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
Work
Washington
United States
New York
George, B. Hodgman
Hodgman Rubber Company
Arthur H. Marks
H. Stuart Hotchkiss
State Department
London
England
Consul Hanna Seeks Red Cross Aid for Mexican Starvation
Washington reports Consul General Hanna at Monterey, Mexico, appealed to the American Red Cross for aid to help upwards of 2,000 hungry and cold families. He states the food situation is worse than Europe’s, with several thousand more likely to need aid before month’s end. He cites five hundred families already receiving corn, beans, and rice twice weekly and asks for weekly carloads of corn, beans, and rice, plus blankets from cotton states.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Hanna
Monterey
Mexico
Republic
Red Cross
State Department
Europe
Coast Artillery Bill Seeks 8000 Enlisted Additions
Washington December 2 a bill to increase the coast artillery corps by 8000 enlisted men was introduced today in keeping with a Senate Military Committee plan. The measure follows Brigadier General Weaver’s report that the service is 585 officers and 19988 enlisted men short.
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Washington
Coast Artille Corps
Chamberlain
Senate
Eativ Sardner
Weaver
Jail Bird Recaptured in Tifton Georgia
Sheriff O B Jarman of Turner county reported in Tifton that Mack Lewis, a young white man who escaped from Turner county last week, was recaptured. Lewis faced burglary charges in Worth County.
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Tifton
O. B. Jarman
Turner Com
Mack Lewis
Turner County
Lewis
Worth
Orama Enters Valparaiso Harbor to Take Provisions
The British transport Orama arrived at Valparaiso harbor on January 2 and began provisioning. The Grama is a vessel of 8,179 net tonnage and was placed in commission in the British navy at Tilbury last September.
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Orama
Valparaiso
Chile
Tilbury
Troops Return to Fort Oglethorpe from Trinidad
Eleventh cavalry under Colonel James Lockett, stationed in Trinidad since last May over mine troubles, will begin homeward movement to Fort Oglethorpe this month. Telegrams indicate the First squadron starts January 6 with the rest following a few days later.
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Thattanooga
Tenn
Eleventh Cavalry
James Lockett
Trinidad
Cole
Fort Oglethorpe
Army
J M Wright Dead Supreme Court Marshal Dies in Washington
J M Wright of Kentucky, who had served as marshal of the United States Supreme Court since 1888, died here today after a long illness.
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Washington
M Wright
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
U S Minted $53 457 817 Of Gold In Past Year
The report shows gold coinage totaling $53 457 817, with 4 194 112 pieces minted, alongside total coinage valued at $61 760 161.72 for the year ending December. Silver coinage reached $6 083 823, and 80 568 432 one cent pieces were produced. Washington.
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U. S
United
Bernhard Signs With Chattanooga Team In Tenn
Chattanooga Tenn January 3 Special Manager McCormick today announced that Bill Bernhard former Memphis club manager has been signed to coach Chattanooga's young pitching staff this spring. Bernhard will remain with the Lookouts until thirty days after the season starts.
Bombmakers Found In Lisbon Shed Explosion
A Lisbon dispatch reports a shed in the Estrella district where two men were making bombs. One man was killed and the other wounded when the blast occurred. Police recovered several bombs in the building.
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Paris
Havas
Lisbon
Estrella
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