Athletics Use Sign Signals To Fool Cubs In Series
Philadelphia report says the Athletics exposed a signaling ruse to outplay the Cubs in batting, fielding, and pitching. Collins concealed pitches by keeping his right arm behind his back while the catchers and pitchers varied signs. Cubs observers watched the catcher, failing to anticipate deliveries.
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Athletics
Cubs
Mack
Collins
Cub
Chicago
Thomas
Lapp
Oldfield Beats Johnson in Five Mile Auto Race
In Sheephead Bay on October 25 Barney Oldfield defeated world champion boxer Jack Johnson in two straight five mile heats. Oldfield said he aimed to eliminate a potential rival from his sport and commented that Jeffries would have faced a different outcome years earlier.
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Sheephead Bay
Jack Johnson
Barney Oldfield
Johnson
Jeffries
Colorado College Ban Extends to Spooking and Dances
Oct 26 Colorado Springs article reports football coach Claude J. Rothgeb forbids dancing and spooning among coeds at Colorado College. The ban includes late hours and social events with players, provoking distress among students who link recent defeat to opponents attending dances. A possible rescission after the Thanksgiving game in Denver is hinted.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado College
Claude J. Rothgeb
Denver
Rothgeb
Utah
Postgame Fatigue Trails Players After Tough Match
Observers note players were not in condition to play the game and Rothgeb Saye says after giving his best effort in the contest he would be too tired to dance that night.
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Rothgeb
Nelson to Fight in Kansas City in Ten Rounds
Battling Nelson wired promoter Casa Welch offering services for a ten round bout at the Grand Avenue club in Kansas City Missouri. Welch accepted and will name an opponent once selected. Abe Attell and Teddy Pearson were slated for the date but the Nelson engagement canceled that plan. Nelson aims to arrive around November 1.
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Abe Attell
Teddy Peppers
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Attell
Noy
Baseball Men Go on Hunting Trip
President C. A. Comiskey of the Chicago Americans and President B. B. Johnson of the American league led a group of baseball men and sporting writers on a two week hunting trip in Northern Wisconsin. The party traveled by special train last night for the seventh annual excursion.
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C. A. Comiskey
Chicago Americans
B. B. Johnson
American League
Wisconsin
Cole Signs 3-Year Contract With Cubs
Chicago reports King Cole, Bay City pitcher, will stay with the Cubs for three years. He signed a three year deal with President Murphy yesterday and will receive a bonus of $1,000 though his future salary figure is not yet announced.
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King Cole
Bay City
Cubs
Cole
Murphy
Infantrymen triumph in postponed Fort Fussell game
The football match between the Eleventh Infantry and Hospital Corps Company A at Fort Fussell was halted when Hospital Corps withdrew alleging unfair play. Infantry led 16 to 0 at the time, with the Infantry team showing a clear advantage in size and strength.
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Fort Fussell
Eleventh Infantry
Company A
Ninth Cavalry Team Issues Sweeping Defy
Manager S J Bird of the Ninth Cavalry football team Fort Russell has authorized the State Leader to carry forward with a sweeping defy action.
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Ninth Cavalry Teain
S. J. Bird
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Russel
Port Ruys Challenge for Rival Football Game
A challenge is issued to any football team in the section. If the Port Rus teammate does not accept, Manager Bird will rally Chethia to claim the post championship.
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Port Ruswell
Bird Alates Chethia
Barn Storming Tour Books Five Games in Chicago
Five games in Chicago have been booked by manager Thomas Needham who collected a barn storming team from the Chicago Nationals. Two games will be played on Friday and Saturday and one on Sunday. After Sunday all members go into winter quarters.
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Chicago
Thomas Needham
Chicago Nationals
Lost balloonists found in Canada after island landing ordeal
Two balloonists narrate their perilous journey as a storm forced a landing at 1500 feet. They crossed icy terrain with minimal food, endured two snowstorms, rested in a trapper’s cabin, and were guided by Canadian trappers to St Amboine. The balloon was left intact 58 miles north of Chicoutimi near Lake Tshistagama.
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Civilization
Jack Matthias
St. Amboine
Chicoutimi
Lake Tshistagama
Plan to Reclaim Wind River Land Under Carey Act
The plan proposes reclaiming a land strip up to four miles wide from Shoshoni area under the Carey act. It aims to divert river flow for water sifting miles upstream, supplying power generation at Boysen and distributing surplus electricity to towns in the Boysen district.
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Shoshoni
Boysen
Big Horn Power Company
Chicago Alarmed Over Serious Coal Famine
Chicago faces a coal shortage as mines in Illinois underutilize capacity due to car shortages and a summer strike. Buyers could not stock up yards, lowering supply to meet demand.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Illinois
Personal Notices and Appointments from Cheyenne
J A Moe arrived yesterday from near Salem and visited Cheyenne. Mrs F W Stevens of Arcola is in town. J W Folsom and family from Laramie came for a brief visit. J W Agnew of Lusk arrived from the north. Dr Williamson joined Fort Russell medical staff from St Louis. Lieut Col Mallory and Major Jordan completed the ninety mile army test ride at Port Russell. B Avery, Union Pacific engineer, is ill with typhoid. Fred Hagan of the Wyoming Humane Society is now night watchman at the Federal building. Citizens urged to register today as tomorrow is the final registration day.
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Cheyenne
Salem
F. W. Stevens
Arcola
J. W. Folsom
Laramie
J. W. Agnew
Lusk
Willamson
Fort Russell
St. Louis
Mallory
Jordan
H Seventh Infantry
Port Russell
B. Avery
Union Pacific
Fred Hagan
Wyoming Humane Society
Federal Building
Trade Offer Near Northern Oolo Wyoming Ranch Event
J M Newman invites bids to trade a tile business in northern Oolo near a Wyoming ranch. He will attend a Cheyenne dance hosted by Organ Ted Tabor at Keefe Hall on Thursday evening October 27 with Buchanan's Orchestra. Tickets cost 1.00, ladies enter free.
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Wyoming Ranch
J. M. Newman
Ted Tabor
Cheyenne
Keefe Hall
Buchanan
Organized Labor of
Discovery of Civil War death blames Northern soldier
Huntington West Virginia October 26 1913 a northern soldier John Hays recalls firing the volley that mortally wounded Confederate General Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville on May 2 1863 He identifies the spot a monument marks where Jackson fell and explains how the fatal shot occurred.
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Huntington
W. Va
Stonewall” Jackson
John Hays
Second Army Corps
Hoys
Chancellorsville
Berry
Hays
Couch
General Couch
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
General Jackson
Notice to Voters on Registration Deadlines
Voters in the city and Laramie county are urged to register for the November 8 election. Registration days are Thursday and Friday, October 27 and 28, at Dinneen's garage in Ward 1, Industrial Co. in Ward 2, and Court House annex in Ward 3, with 1500 to 2000 voters still unregistered.
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Laramie County
Dinneen
Hird
Court House
Former Bank President Sentenced for Wrecking Grand County Bank
Sulphur Springs Colo October 26 HM Bowlds former president of the Bank of Grand County was given an indeterminate sentence at Buena Vista reform school for wrecking the bank. Bowlds was moved to the reform school after securing bank funds by passing bad checks and using Colorado Institution funds. The misconduct involved relatives and wealthy circles.
Woman Tries to Cremate Family in Jealous Fire
A Keokuk Iowa house fire killed Mrs. Steutterman and imperiled her husband and 9 year old son. The wife allegedly started the blaze to kill them then ended her own life. The husband and child were injured, with the child under threat. Additional context includes police interview details and ongoing investigation.
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Keokuk
Benjamin Steutterman
Freddie
Breutterman
Democratic Rally On South Side Hall Tonight
Tomorrow evening, Friday, October 28, a Democratic rally will be held in the hall on the South Side. Local observers expect turnout and party organizers will outline campaign aims.
Local electrician offers wide range of supplies and service
An experienced tradesman with eighteen years in the field advertises a full line of tungsten lamps motors dynamo and vacuum cleaners plus fixtures. He guarantees all work and promises prompt attention with delivery by call or call back to save time and money for hundreds of satisfied customers.
Cheyenne Labor Chorus Concert at Tivketd Orchestra
Thursday event at Tivketd features the full orchestra under chanan with admission $1.00. ladies admitted free.
Swell Bungalow at Practically Your Own Price and Terms
J. M. Newman advertises a bungalow offered at what is described as practically your own price and terms, highlighting affordability and direct deals. The notice emphasizes a home-buying opportunity with potential savings.
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J. M. Newman
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