Butterfly on the Wheel to be staged at Capitol Avenue Theater
An English company will present A Butterfly on the Wheel at Capitol Avenue Theater Monday. The drama centers on Hon Admaston M P Peggy and Hederick Collingwood with a Paris plot, a dramatic trial, and Peggy’s swoon in the witness box. The production matches the New York run from the 29th Street Theater.
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Capitol Avenue Theater
Hederick Collingwood
Admaston
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Baltor
Admanston
Paris
Colling
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Vait
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29Th*street Theater
Court Room Sggne
Famed Widow Valkenburgh Seeks Reno Divorce Route
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Philip Van Valkenburgh wealth holder of the Hayes Chapman estate was seen at the Blackstone hotel as she travels toward Reno. She hinted at divorce plans and asked where to obtain a divorce with a residence under a year, noting Reno now requires twelve months.
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Chicago
Philip van Valkenburgh
William Hayes Chapman
van Valkenburgh
Blackstone Hotel
Reno
Valkenbureh
Sam
Pasadena
New York
High School Upsets Company M 52 to 26 in Rough Court Game
The High defeated Company M in a 52 to 26 contest marked by rough play and contested calls. Referee changes and onfloor tensions sparked several confrontations as soldiers protested rulings and left the floor briefly before resuming play.
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Eleventh Infantry
Jensen
Mergy
van Moulton
Boys In Blue
Moylion
Reaviara Mista
Yannigans Rally As Defeated Players Flee To Fort Russell
The Yannigans built a strong lead, scoring 322 to 18 in their favor while the defeated players hurried to Fort Russell for their health after the game. A reminder to not miss tonight's clash with Sidney.
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Yannigans
Fort Russell
Sidney
Baseball notes span trades and franchise bids across leagues
Connie Mack views Derrick 6 as frugal affecting condition. Keokuk given Jan 14 to declare league intent. Clinton a leading candidate for franchise. Murphy denies Brown sale condition. California Winter League crowns Negro American Giants 18-7 under Rube Forter. Tinker vs Evers feud. Cubs 18 game spring, Reds 22. Milwaukee club silent on Doc Kessler. Lena Blackburne rumored for Buffalo. McMillan to Rochester with Padock. Gan tel infield link in Yankees plan.
Weeden contends NEA reservation blocked next job move
Catcher Bert Weeden says his New England League status was reserved by Lynn and interfered with securing another position. He claims he was released at year end by Manager Meo and will petition Secretary Farrell if the club does not release him.
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Bert Weeden
Lynn
Meo
Farrell
Recruit Camp Star Hailed by Elberfeld in Chattanooga
Chattanooga manager Elberfeld signs pitcher Camp praised by Charley Lynn who claims credit for launching Doc and Jimmy Johnston Jim Basketto and Derrik Pratt in their pro careers Lynn calls Camp the best looking youngster seen The piece notes the International League salary cap of 400 dollars a month and lists Brackett and McAllister among 500 dollar earners viewed as unattainable for less without harsh remarks.
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Elberfeld
Chattanooga
Camp
Charley Lynn
Doc
Jimmy Johnston
Jim Basketto
Derrik Pratt
Lynn
International League
Buffalo
King Brackett
Lew McAllister
Leas
Legal clash over marriage promise with Lara Kirby
A Michigan woman sues Lara Kirby for 25000 alleging he promised to marry and then refused. The Detroit plaintiff Anna Raunschenberger accuses him of faithless conduct and seeks legal remedy.
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Lara Kirby
Michigan
Anna Raunschenberger
Detroit
Kirby
Twin City Athletic Association Takes Over Berlin Franchise
A new organization with a $40,000 capital has acquired the Berlin franchise of the Canadian League from W. J. Williams for $2,000. It plans to hire a manager, build a fast team, and improve patron accommodations. Frank Donnelly is named manager of the Springfield team in the Three I League, his familiar stomping ground after previously guiding Rock Island, Peoria, and Springfield in the circuit.
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Berlin
Twin City Athletic Association
W. J. Williams
Frank Donnelly
Ick Smith
Springfield
Donnelly
Rock Island
Peoria
Griffs to retain Alirock as Schaefer departs
In Alabama the call of the game lured Herman Schaefer away from coaching by turning down a Sacramento offer of four thousand dollars a year. Griff will not keep Schaefer citing high pay and dwindling playing days. Nick Alirock likely to be retained.
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Herman Schaefer
Sacramento
Washington
Griffith
Herman
Griff
Nick Alirock
70000 Lost Parents by Divorce in Past Year
New York reports more than 70000 children under nine lost one or both parents due to divorce in the last year. Rev Francis M Moody notes the Pacific coast as a major divorce center with over 100000 nationwide in 1912. Illinois and California show high totals with New York also significantly affected.
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New York
Francis M. Moody
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Syrup of Figs Ad: Health Claim and Cautions
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a remedy for headaches biliousness and constipation. It claims a liver and bowel cleanse with a teaspoon nightly, urges avoiding imitations, and promotes the California Fig Syrup Company as the genuine product.
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Benne
Ohl Reliable
California Pig Byrup Company
Cavalry Women to Lead in Suffrage Procession to Washington
New York reports a troop of cavalry women will ride into Washington for the March 2 suffrage parade. A white bugler on a white horse will announce their arrival as Mrs. Gus Ruhlin organizes the cavalcade with riders from Newark Trenton Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore joining in.
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New York
National
Washington
Gus Ruhlin
Newark
Trenton
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
A Cart With A History Atop A Modern Los Angeles Block
February Strand describes a Los Angeles cafe owner who preserves an old tamale cart atop a new Dusine block. The relic symbolizes his rise from poverty as he even saved the cart in a fire, directing firefighters to spare it over silver and glass.
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Los Angeles
Harmless Hatpin Patent From Kansas City
Samuel Coffman and R B Hawka of Kansas City patent a harmless hatpin for women. The hollow pin has a steel wire through its center connected to the knob. Pressing the knob center after insertion pushes the wire through to curl the point for protection.
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Kansas City
Samuel Coffman
R. B. Hawka
Union Pacific trains English lessons for Japanese workers
The Union Pacific educational bureau runs a practical correspondence program for over 800 Japanese foremen and trackmen. Books in Japanese and English cover railroading topics, writing and grammar receive no marks, and progress is tracked with record sheets.
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Educational Bureau of
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States Bureau of Education
Union Pacific
Educational Bureau of the Railroad
Dent
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Kansas
Every Room a House by Joaquin Miller
The piece portrays Joaquin Miller the Poet of the Sierras living in multiple places yet claiming all are one house. It describes how he sleeps eats and entertains across different rooms connected by sunny walks, emphasizing his poetic view of home.
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Joaquin Miller
The
Sierras
Poet’s Home in Dimond California Showcases Alaska Ear
February Strand notes a poet living in Dimond California near Berkeley and Oakland. His guest room holds museum relics and a grim trophy a frozen ear piece from Alaska, displayed with pride amid visitors who admire his poetry.
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Dimond
Cal
Berkeley
Oakland
Alaska
Strand
Patriot defined in a satirical Washington Star quip
An email bee asks what a patriot is and the reply notes many kinds of patriots. The quip suggests a person who stays vocal to protect an office from losing him, highlighting political self interest.
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Washington Star
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