Major League Teams Begin 1921 Spring Training Worldwide
National and American league clubs start 1921 spring drills with 16 teams distributed across Texas Louisiana Florida Arkansas and California. Chicago Nationals return to Pasadena for a third straight year while other clubs choose new camps and compare 1920 and 1919 sites.
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New York
Southern Sun
Southland
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Arkansas
California
Chicago Nationals
Pasadena
Calif
Boston
Galveston
Gainesville
Fla
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Ala
Charlotte
N. C
Pittsburgh
Hot Springs
Ark
Sand
West Baden
Ind
St. Louis
Orange, Tex
Brownsville
Tex
Tampa
Chicago
Waxahachie
Mineral Wells
Cleveland
Dallas
New Orleans
Detroit
San Antonio
Navy Appropriation and Soldier Bonus Bills Face Defeat
The senate deadlocked over the Navy appropriation and soldier bonus bills with Senator McCumber seeking unanimous consent and Senator Thomas blocking it. McCumber then said he would not press the measure further as the House Senate impasse over the Sundry Civil Bill amendments for the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals remains unresolved.
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Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Finance Committee
Thomas
Colorado
House
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Yankees Plan Tailor Made Home Run Park for Babe
The New York Yankees announce a two million dollar park to be built in two years modeled after the Polo Grounds. Babe Ruth will benefit from a right field wall raised by 20 feet and exact field distances to home plate. He targets 75 homers this season and will turn 29 soon as he moves into the new mansion of homers.
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New York
Yankees
Baba Ruth
Babe
Polo Grounds
Colonel Houston
Bambino
Burleson Attacks Newspapers Over Crime Reporting Print
Washington March 2 Postmaster General Burleson denounces the press as a factor in crime and judicial misconduct. He cites general unrest and sensational crime coverage to justify laws and warns newspapers pose a danger to government. His remarks were read in the House amid objections.
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Washington
Burleson
Representative Black
Texas
New York
Chicago
Black
Council Reply to Note Sidestepped in Cable Control Debate
The article notes a suggestion to split two questions the Mandate and cable control to separate votes. It records ongoing council deliberations and indicates that the reply to a note has been sidestepped in continued coverage.
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Council
Woman Aids Drowning Boys Rescue in Big Goose Creek
Mrs James M Brunsell Jr and an unidentified man earned hero status after saving six year old George Best and eight year old Johnny Young from near drowning in thin ice on Big Goose creek between Swan and Badger streets. The boys had attempted to cross the icy water returning from school and began to sink. The man reached Johnny Young first and then assisted George Best as Mrs Brunsell pulled them to safety. Both boys were exhausted but unharmed, and parents praised the quick actions that prevented a tragedy if the ice had given way.
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Sharidan
Wyo
James M Brunsell
George Best
Johnny Young
Big Goose Creek
Swan
Badger Streets
Brunsell
Bridge Pier Work Resumes on Big Horn Project
Thermopolis reports the federal aid bridge over the Big Horn River on the state reserve is back on track. Contractor R M Templeton begins piling for the east pier and pier excavations underway with forms to be set and concrete poured soon. He expects to complete the piers before the spring rise.
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Thermopolis
Big Horn River
R. M. Templeton
Templeton
Wyoming Murder Case Moves On In Gillett Court
In Gillett Wyoming on March 2 the state pressed murder charges against Frank Wilkinson in the J F Carlton killing. Judge Ilsley granted a continuance and set April 4 for trial. A change of venue motion was filed and a ruling date of April 1 was scheduled.
Prohibited Dress in Shanghai Women and Oldest U.S. House
The article notes a Shanghai rule banning women from short skirts and exposed arms. It also mentions the oldest house in the United States still standing at St Augustine, Florida.
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Shanghai
United States
St. Augustine
Ila
German press backs counter proposals fully
Berlin reports mobilize in favor of Germany’s counter proposals to Allied reparations. Local papers urge firmness citing economic limits and warn the plan may still bind Germany for a generation.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Simons
Germania
Paris
Funeral Services Held for Local Murder Case
The notice reports death by own action in a local murder case. A killer left a note before disposing of the body. Funeral services were conducted at Whalryricker Bros. chapel with Rev Bruce Jackson officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery.
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Wharlyricker Bros
Bruce Jackson
First Baptist Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Show Me Four-Bit Coin Mint Authorized by House
The House passed a bill to authorize the mint director to strike a 50 cent commemorative coin for Missouri’s 100th anniversary of statehood. The measure now goes to the President for approval.
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Washington
House
Missouri
Judge Landis Found Guilty Of Serious Breach Of Judgment
Washington March 2 Acceptance by Federal Judge Landis of the position as a supreme baseball arbiter is inconsistent with the adequate performance of his duties as judge and constitutes a serious error on his part, the house judiciary committee held today in recommending full investigation at the next session of congress. Impeachment charges were made by Representative Welty of Ohio, Democrat. The report of the sub committee was adopted unanimously by the full committee, Chairman Volstead reserving right to file a minority report.
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Washington
Landis
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Welty
Ohio
Volstead
Costa Ricans Rally for Military Service in Solidarity
Hundreds of citizens volunteer for military service against Panama as the national assembly shows support for President Acosta and unity with the government. The country witnesses widespread patriotic spirit in all regions.
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San Josh
Costa Rica
Panama
National Assembly
Acosta
Wild Evening Ends With Fines In Saratoga Pool Hall
Sheriff Sanders returns from Saratoga where Jack Martin Pat Brooks and Bill Lemoine faced a shooting incident at the Phillips pool hall. Martin and Lemoine fined 50 and 30 days suspended on good behavior. Brooks fined 50 and 30 days in council, second offense.
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Rawlins
Sheriff Sanders
Saratoga
Jack Martin
Pat Brooks
Bill Lemoine
Phillips Pool Hall
Martin
Lemoine
Brooks
Sykes Captured After Bondsmen Seek Surrender
A report states Sykes returned to Denver Monday after a San Francisco tip prompted his bondsmen to surrender him. Despite multiple searches during the week he evaded authorities, staying hidden in his usual haunts until the alleged surrender move became public.
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Sykes
Denver
San Francisco
Munthis Compound Claims Fast Relief for Longstanding Cores
An advertisement from Routhington Remedy Co promotes Munthis Compound as a guaranteed treatment for obstinate abnormal cores with relief in 3 to 5 days. It promises no harm or interference with work and offers a booklet free. Kansas City, MO.
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Ray Great
Mall
D&c. Routhington Remedy CO
Kinsas City
Woman Credits Foley Kidney Pills For Relief
Mrs. H. A. Seaman of Sturgin Colorado writes that years of bladder and kidney trouble were cured by Foley Kidney Pills. She says she felt she could hardly live before and now feels fine, recommending the remedy to all who suffer kidney trouble.
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H. A. Seaman
Sturgin
Colo
Foley
Ady
Holy's Cream Balm Advertisement Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Holy's Cream Balm for catarrh and colds. It claims instant nasal relief by applying antiseptic cream to the nostrils, easing head congestion and enabling free breathing, with a call to buy from a druggist.
Clark's Sister to Attend His Funeral
Mrs Annie H Pitzer of Colorado Springs sister of the late Champ Clark will leave Colorado Springs this evening for Washington to attend his funeral.
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Clark
Colorado Springs
Annie H. Pitzer
Champ Clark
Washington
Chicago Spectacle House Free Trial Offer
A Chicago advertisement from 1462 W. Madison St. offers readers a free 10 day trial of large size True Vision Glasses. No money is asked unless kept for $2.95. if unsatisfied the glasses can be returned at no cost. Includes a velveteen pocket case.
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Chicago Spectacle House
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ill
Ady
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old remedy using Sage Tea and Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound remains popular for darkening gray or faded hair. Ready-made products replace home mixing and claim to conceal dye while giving a glossy, youthful look after several applications.
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Wyeth
Turpo advertised as best preventative medicine for flu
An old ad touts Turpo as the cure for sore throat headache and runny nose claiming it prevents influenza and grips. It promotes turpentine menthol and camphor in a salve with a price of 0c or 6Gc and invites readers to ask for a free sample at A. D. Rodels and druggists.
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Turpo
Ady
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Japan Diet
Japan
Great Britain
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Josh Jehovah
Cuticura
Cnticura Laboratories
Dephif
Mass
Geo. P. Knight
Capitol
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Paul
Puyallup
McCord-Brady CO
Cheyenne
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