Kjellander taxi rate ordinance deemed costly to public
The Kjellander ordinance fixes taxi rates seen as too high with meters needing replacement after July 1. The new scheme lowers some fares but requires changes in meters and affects all large firms. Arbitration between street car crews and traction firms may lead to an old age pension fund for veteran workers, urged by Mayor Thompson.
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John Hertz
Walden W. Shaw Company
Sherman
LaSalle Street
Sidermanic Bank
Thompson
White Box Home Games and City Hall Clash
The piece notes civic tension as the city hall “firers” from the morals squad oppose the new mayor over a motto of common sense and hard work. It cites Civil Service law, a $5,000 expenditure limit, and prior overages. praises Edward Kane, John C. Richbery, William F. Quinlan, Henry Stuckart for public service in Chicago.
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Civil Service
City Civil Service Commission
Captain Percy Coffin Leads Civil Service Commission
Captain Percy Coffin, newly appointed president of the Civil Service Commission, favors prudent use of public funds and opposes maintaining a lodging house for incapables at public expense.
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Percy
Coffin
Civil Service Commission
Pigeon Fancier Emil Banedt Heads Local Breeding Hub
Emil Banedt of Banedt and Grampp operates from Webster avenue and Bissell street as a leading pigeon fancier, making his place a headquarters for homing pigeon enthusiasts in the state.
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Emil Banedt
Banedt & Grampp
Webster Avenue
Bissell Street
Topaz High Grade Beer Popular with All
Advertisement promotes Fortune Bros. Brewing Company's Topaz high grade beer as popular with everyone. It also urges using Dobbins' Electric soap for clothes care, claiming long history since 1863 and availability at grocers.
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Fortune Bros. Brewing Company
Monroe
Dobbins
Dob
Phillies Called Sensation of 1916 Under Moran
Patrick Moran earns praise as Philadelphia Nationals manager after a remarkable turnaround. Critics hail Grover Alexander as ace pitcher and Luderus Cravath and a strong infield as key assets, while Moran’s debut season defies early skeptics amid a volatile pennant race and changing league fortunes.
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Patrick Moran
Philadelphia Nationals
Moran
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Philies
Luderus
Cactus Cravath
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
Braves
Pirates
Cincinnati
Phillies
Notes on baseball trades and player moves in 1910s leagues
The article surveys various baseball perspectives from the era, noting batted for Cobb in the ninth, Dodgers’ strong NL showing, Tinker doubting his outfield, and Zabel’s pinch pitch. It mentions Bresnahan’s search for a new player, Evers’ stock in Troy, Mullen and Pipp at first, Herzog adding No Hit Dougan, Huhn nicknamed Hunnie, and Morton hailed as Cleveland’s best since Addie Joss. It also covers sale of McNally to Providence, deal trends when Cleveland slumps, Deal’s fielding, Demaree’s Philadelphia column, Weiser’s rookie season in Philadelphia, and Cubs’ improved depth per Eastern critics.
Rogge Scores Four Strikeouts In One Inning In Michigan Game
Clinton Rogge of the Pittsburgh Feds, a new twirler with speed, struck out four batters in one inning during a college game in Michigan. Three consecutive strikeouts preceded a fourth with bases loaded, aiding a run that scored on an error and a subsequent hit.
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Clinton Rogge
Pittsburgh Federals
Pittsburgh Feds
Michigan
Rogge
Aberdeen Signs Joe Ward In Minor League Roster Move
Hard times press minor leagues with cuts across levels. Aberdeen signs Joe Ward, a St. Louis native who played in Nebraska State league last year and posted a strong hitting record.
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Weiser
Phillies
Paskett
Charlotte
N. C
Aberdeen
Joe Ward
St. Louis
Baseball season promises bright prospects for 1915
The article forecasts a tight race in both major leagues with the Boston Braves as favorites in the National League and the Boston Red Sox poised to win the American League title. It notes strong challengers like the Giants and Cardinals, AI and minor leagues reviving after federal interventions, and overall optimism for an improved 1915 season.
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Boston Braves
Boston Red Sox
Feds
Braves
Sherwood Magee
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Athletics
Connie Mack
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Browns
Tired of bench Marsans seeks to play with Cardinals
Armando Marsans, tired of sitting, requests permission to join the Cardinals until a court decision. He will then move where the ruling directs. He currently trains one hour daily at the Terriers' park. Marty McHale unveils a water-wet ball trick for pitch grip facing protests. Brainerd tops NY speed, impresses as a promising first baseman and second sacker transition.
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Armando Marsans
St. Louis Cardinals
Armando Marsans i
Cardinals
Terriers’ Park
Marty McHale
Brainerd
New York
George Burns
Former Giant star Arthur Devlin joins Montreal team
Arthur Devlin, ex Giants third baseman, signs with the Montreal club. Cy Seymour and Mike Devlin, two other former Giants, are also seeking employment. Charles Schmidt, the former Detroit catcher, now manages Mobile in the Southern League.
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Arthur Devlin
Giant
Montreal
Cy Seymour
Mike Devlin
Charles Schmidt
Detroit
Mobile
Citizens Demand Full Inquiry Into Civil Service in Chicago
A political pamphlet denounces the Civil Service Commission in Chicago accusing it of favoritism and unneeded departments. It calls for a years long investigation into examinations, alleged side arrangements, and the creation of jobs for elites, citing an April 6 1915 Official Bulletin listing an Industrial Psychologist position and duties.
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Jackson Park
Madison Street
State’ Street
Chicago Civil Service Commission
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