Major League Teams Begin Spring Training in 1921
Spring training for sixteen MLB clubs begins as players travel to camps across Texas Florida Louisiana California and other states. Most teams shift sites from 1920 with Chicago Nationals returning to Pasadena for a third straight year and a full list of 1921 camps provided.
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New York
Southern Sun
Southland
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Arkansas
California
Chicago Nationals
Pasadena
Calif
Navy Appropriation and Soldier Bonus Bills Facing Defeat
The senate deadlock over the sundry civil bill amendments to the Wilson dam appropriation remains stalled. Senator McCumber sought unanimous consent to bring up the measure but Senator Thomas objected, leading to no further press of the bill. The impasse between the house and senate over the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals persists.
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Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Finance Committee
Thomas
Colorado
House
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Yankees New Home Run Tailor Made for Babe
New two million dollar Yankees park will be a home run manufacturing plant tailored for Babe Ruth. The right field will imitate Polo Grounds with 252 feet to right and 278 feet to left, but the wall will be 20 feet higher, preventing shots over it. Ruth aims for 75 homers this year after 54 last season, with pitchers having walked him 148 times. He is 27 turning 29 when the move occurs.
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New York
Yankees
Baba Ruth
Babe
Polo Grounds
Colonel Houston
Bambino
Burleson Blasts Newspapers Over Crime Coverage in Print
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson criticizing sensational crime reporting as fueling unrest and crime. He told House members that sensational papers threaten government and encourage breaches of peace, calling for laws opposed by public opinion.
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Washington
Burleson
Representative Black
Texas
New York
Chicago
Black
Council Reply to Note Sidestepped in Cable Dispute
The article notes continuedCouncil deliberations on Mandate and cable control with a suggestion to separate the two questions. It outlines the unresolved stance by the council and hints at ongoing debate over governance and infrastructure responsibilities. Local officials weigh legal and procedural angles amid public interest.
Woman rescues two boys from icy Big Goose Creek
Mrs James M Brunsell Jr and an unidentified man saved six year old George Best and eight year old Johnny Young after they fell through the ice near Swan and Badger streets in Shoridan Wyoming. The youths struggled but were pulled to safety by the rescuers as onlookers feared a plunge beneath the surface. The boys’ parents praised the swift actions of the woman and rescuer.
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Sharidan
Wyo
James M Brunsell
George Best
Johnny Young
Big Goose Creek
Swan
Badger Streets
Brunsell
Bridge Project Clears Red Tape at Big Horn River
Thermopolis reports the federal aid bridge project over the Big Horn River on the state reserve has cleared delays. Contractor R M Templeton has begun driving piling for the east pier and excavating piers in the stream. Forms will be set and concrete poured, with completion of piers hoped before the spring rise.
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Thermopolis
Big Horn River
R. M. Templeton
Templeton
Wyoming murder case against Frank Wilkinson set for April 4
In Gillett on March 2 the state of Wyoming charged Frank Wilkinson with murder in the Carlton case. Judge Ilsley granted a continuance and set the trial for April 4. A change of venue motion was filed but not acted on. a ruling was scheduled for April 1.
Prohibitions On Shanghai Women And Oldest U.S. House
A historical note reports a Shanghainese dress ban targeting short skirts and exposed arms for women. It also mentions the oldest house in the United States still standing at St Augustine, Illinois.
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Shanghai
United States
St. Augustine
Ila
German press backs counter proposals to reparations
Berlin reports on March 2 with AP notes that German newspapers endorse counter proposals as the limit of Germany’s economic capacity. Lokal Anzeiger urges no concessions while Germania claims the offer mirrors Paris terms but swaps 42 annuities for a 50 billion mark capital, avoiding prolonged mortgage.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Simons
Germania
Paris
Death by Own Action Linked to Note Left Behind
Funeral services were held at Whalricker Bros. chapel at 2:30 with Rev Bruce Jackson of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery amid reports the murderer's death was self inflected and a note was left before body disposal.
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Wharlyricker Bros
Bruce Jackson
First Baptist Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Show Me 50-Cent Missouri Centennial Coin Bill Passed
The House passed legislation authorizing the mint director to strike a 50-cent piece commemorating Missouri’s 100th anniversary of statehood. The bill moves to the president for signature.
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Washington
House
Missouri
Landis found guilty of serious breach of judgment
Washington March 2 In a unanimous report the house judiciary committee says Judge Landis cannot serve as supreme baseball arbiter while remaining an active federal judge and recommends a full impeachment investigation next session. The sub committee chair Volstead reserved a minority report.
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Landis
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Welty
Ohio
Volstead
Costa Ricans Rally for Military Service in Panama Crisis
In San Jos é Costa Rica hundreds of citizens volunteer for military service amid a national show of patriotism. The national assembly supports President Acosta and backs the government to defend territory against Panama.
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San Josh
Costa Rica
Panama
National Assembly
Acosta
Three Men Fined After Pool Hall Shooting
Sheriff Sanders returned from Saratoga where Jack Martin Pat Brooks and Bill Lemoine were involved in a wild evening ending with gunfire at a Phillips pool hall. Martin and Lemoine received 50 dollar fines costs and 30 days suspended on good behavior. Brooks was fined 50 dollars and costs and 30 days in council for a 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 Bondmen Seek Surrender
A report states Sykes returned to Denver from a San Francisco trip but could not be confirmed. Authorities pursued him all week, with information from San Francisco indicating bondsmen wished to surrender him.
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Sykes
Denver
San Francisco
Munthis Compound Promises Quick Relief for Persistent Cores
Advert provides ineffective claims for a remedy from Routhington Remedy Co. in Kansas City Missouri. It advertises two strengths priced at two and three dollars and offers a free booklet. It guarantees relief in 3 to 5 days with no harm or work interference.
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Ray Great
Mall
D&c. Routhington Remedy CO
Kinsas City
Mrs. H. A. Seaman of Sturgin Endorses Foley Kidney Pills
A Colorado resident Mrs. H A Seaman writes that Foley Kidney Pills cured her long standing bladder and kidney troubles. She says she felt nearly unable to live before using the remedy and now feels well and urges others with kidney issues to try it.
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H. A. Seaman
Sturgin
Colo
Foley
Ady
Holy's Cream Balm Advertises Instant Head Relief
An advertisement touts Holy's Cream Balm as instant relief for nasal congestion from a cold or catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream clears air passages, soothes swollen membranes, and improves breathing quickly after nasal application.
Clark's Sister to Attend His Funeral
Mrs Annie H Pitzer of Colorado Springs sister of the late Champ Clark will leave tonight for Washington to attend her brother's funeral.
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Clark
Colorado Springs
Annie H. Pitzer
Champ Clark
Washington
Chicago Spectacle House Free Trial Offer
Readers can obtain a pair of large True Vision Glasses on trial from Chicago Spectacle House. No money needed to start. send name address age and years wearing glasses. Glasses ship prepaid for 10 days, with option to keep for 2.95 if satisfied. return if not. Ad.
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Chicago Spectacle House
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ill
Ady
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair Popular in Stores
An old grandmother's remedy for turning gray hair dark uses Sage Tea and Sulphur now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ready product is applied with a soft brush to strands, gradually concealing gray while giving hair a lustrous, fuller look.
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Wyeth
Turpo Promoted as Preventative Cold Remedy in Ad
An old advertisement touts Turpo as the best preventive for flu and colds. It claims Turpentine Menthol and Camphor mix into a salve and suggests throat chest remedies. promotes a price of 0c or 6Gc per jar and free samples at A. D. Rodels and druggists.
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Turpo
Ady
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