No Double Platoon Opposed by Chicago Firemen
Chicago firemen plead against installing a two platoon system arguing loss of discipline, reduced benefits, and higher costs. They cite the current third-day-off schedule with paid sick leave, vacations, and family leave as more harmonious and efficient. They note the two platoon plan would raise taxes, disrupt operations, and cost about one million dollars yearly, urging voters to oppose it.
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Spokane
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Vater
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Electric soap praised for washing fabrics
An advertisement extols Dobbin electric soap as magical for flannels blankets and woolens claiming it makes them look like new with no shrinking and asserts no other soap matches its results urging readers to try it.
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Ray Schalk Compared to Buck Ewing in Sox Spotlight
Old Roman Comiskey praises Ray Schalk as a standout catcher with speed and power. The youth, acquired from Milwaukee, is driven by morning practice, under Gleason's guidance, and backed by veteran Sullivan.
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Ray Schalk
Brewers
White Sox
Charles A. Comiskey
Schalk
Roman
Buck Ewing
Ed Walsh
Comiskey
Kid Gleason
Gleason
Sox
Milwaukee
Walsh
Ray
Billy Sullivan
Chicago
Lew Richie Wins Two Games On Holiday Bill
In Williamsport Pennsylvania the former Cub pitcher nicknamed Lurid Lew Richie pitched two games for five dollars. Dave Landreth of the Baltimore Feds recounts Richie winning the morning Bristol county championship game with 18 strikeouts then volunteering to pitch the afternoon game for free after being teased for a fluke win.
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Lew” Richie
Cub
Dave Landreth
Baltimore Feds
Richie
Big Show
Landreth
Bristol
Lew
Robinson Hopeful of Coombs for Dodgers Season
Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers expresses confidence that Jack Coombs, former Athletics Iron Man, will be of big help next season. Coombs has signed with Brooklyn and will earn pay only if he proves his value after fully recovering from the operation that sidelined him last season.
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Coombs
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jack Coombs
Athletics
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Jack
Baseball gossip from the circuit with trades and comebacks
Eddie Collins may struggle with the White Sox yet his hitting remains feared while Ping Bodie, ex-Sox, tops an exhibit. Ed Walsh hopes a comeback as Izzy Hoffman heads Peoria and Kitty Bransfield eyes umpire work. Rowland’s successor at Peoria and other executives surface amid scouts, signings, and tales of players like Angelo Aragon and Larry Lajoie in a busy baseball roundup.
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Kitty Bransfield
Pirate
Never Saw a Baseball Game by Cleveland Club Watchman
David Riblet of Cleveland, the oldest man connected with baseball, has attended every game at Cleveland's park for 22 years yet has never seen a ball game. If he lives to March 13 he will be 90. He has been the Naps’ club rooms watchman for four years and operated bleacher turnstiles for 18 years. He never learned the sport and plans to stay at his post despite the crowd.
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David Riblet
Cleveland
Baseball Park
Diamond
David
Riblet
Naps
Branch Rickey Bans Gambling Among Browns Players
St. Louis Browns manager Branch Rickey declares a strict no gambling policy for players. He forbids bets beyond affordable sums and prohibits gambling in hotels. He allows a limited card session on trains under supervision to ensure players retire early.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Browns
Ebbets Threatens to Release Brooklyn Players to Federal League
Charley Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn club, laments player salaries as out of proportion to services. He vows not to be held up and warns players they may jump to the Federal league. He claims past payments exceeded earning capacity and pledges to replace them with semipros if needed.
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Charley Ebbets
Brooklyn National League
Ebbets
How Hopper Was Inquired In Kansas Town
Hopper the pitcher, traded for a bird dog, lives in a small Kansas town. Days after the agitation over his case, he was arrested after a neighbor accused him of assault. At a justice hearing Hopper said the neighbor insulted him and shouted Bow wow in response.
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Kansas
Justice of the Peace
Guardian of the Law
Pirates Target Hanus Wagner At First Base
Pittsburgh writers expect Hans Wagner to be seen at first base for the Pirates this year. Clarke identifies Gerber as a promising shortstop, while the veteran Wagner, experienced at first, is considered the best candidate for the role.
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Hans Wagner
Pirates
Clarke
Gerber
Wagner
Prohibition Debate Divides Parties Ahead of 1916 Conventions
Representative Frank Woods of Iowa says the prohibition issue will stay nonpartisan and not shape the 1916 conventions. Democratic chair Doremus agrees. Chicago drys plan to win municipal control in April 1916 with a $200,000 campaign, hiring Reinhart and Billy Sunday, amid Chicago’s 7,000 saloons. Taft warns national prohibition threatens local government and federal overreach. Illinois Brewers' Association officers listed for 1915-1916, with Keeley and Doyle in key posts.
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Iowa
Republican National Congressional Campaign Committee
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Democratic Party
Woods
Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee
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Michigan
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Chicago Tribune
Hyde
Reinhart
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Allena Fecker, Jr
Danville
George Reisch
Springfield
Edward C. Leisy
Peoria
Peter 8. Theurer
William Legner
Robert Bethmann
East St. Louis
A. C. Radeke
Kankakee
Ernest Kunde
H. F. Piepenbrink
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H. A. Berthold
Aul- Tora
National Council of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Thomas F. Keeley
United States Brewers Association
Austin J. Doyle
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