Water fund accounts reveal large city allocations and political chatter
A report lists allocations from the water fund to city offices and departments including the city attorney comptroller finance and several bureaus. It notes a planned Special Parks Commission draw and comments on upcoming U S Senate battles with references to local political players and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Counsel's Office
City Attorney's Office
Comptroller’s Office
Department of Finance
City Treasurer's Office
Civil Service Commission
Department of Supplies
Board of Local Improvements
Public Works Commissioners
Bureau of City Hall
Bureau of Engineerin
Special Parks Commission
Water Fund
Washington Heights
Joliet Penitentiary
Cubans Witness Big Series At World Baseball Championship
Cuban fans arrive early to the world baseball championship series led by Eloy Martinez president of Havana's Almendares club. He notes three Havana clubs exist and Cuban players like Marsans of Cin cinnati and two Washington players Calvo and Acosta compete in the U S winter leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloy Martinez
Almendares Baseball Club
Havana
Havanna
Cuba
Senor Martinez
United States
Almendares
Ty Cobb
Washington
Calvo
Acosta
Federal League wraps first season with Indianapolis champion
The Federal League ends its inaugural season on September 14 with Indianapolis winning the first title. Plans for 1914 are under consideration as bonds totaling 50 000 dollars per club guarantee salaries and park upgrades. Major leagues fear added salary costs and a renewed wage push by players seeking independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal League
Indianapolis
Baby Organization of Baseball
Outlaws
Diamond Stars
Lord Made Manager of the Mobile Club
Lord Made, former Philadelphia Athletics outfielder and Boston National League player, will manage the Mobile club in the Southern Association next year. His unconditional release from Boston was announced recently. He says he plans to manage from the bench but may appear in games occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe Lord
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Mobile
Southern Association
Lord
Pacing Stakes Won by Frank Bogash Jr at Syracuse
The big brown pacer owned by Tom Murphy captured the $5,000 pacing stakes at the Syracuse State fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bogash Jr
Tom Murphy
Syracuse
Veteran Jim O Rourke Ends 36 Year Baseball Run
Jim O Rourke failed to bat this season ending a continuous 36 year league record. He played at least one game every year since 1876 and is now 58. A physician advised his retirement though he once batted above .300 in 13 of 18 seasons. Only Brouthern and Wagner matched long hitting streaks. Anson held the enduring record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Dan Brouthern
Hans Wagner
Adrian Anson
Charles Brickley Locks Tennis Cup In Vault
Charles Brickley locks the Davis international trophy in a New York vault after a tour that included exhibitions in Boston and New York and a stop in Philadelphia. The trophy will head to the Pacific coast before final storage, despite Pacific coast protests. Vanderbilt football will not face any eastern team this year except Michigan and the University of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
New York City
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
Michigan
University of the South
Vic Saler and Lavan Move in 1914 Pennant Talk
Vic Saler earns league respect as a power hitter in pinch hitting. Connie Mack seeks to convert Johnny Lavan into a left handed batter after acquiring him from the Browns. Joe Birmingham boosts Cleveland hopes with optimistic talk about a 1914 pennant. W H Walker rejects $140,000 bid for stallion Eagle at Tully stud in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Saler
Vic Saier
Birmingham
Joe Birmingham
Cleveland
Lavan
Connie Mack
Johnny Lavan
Trowns
W. H. Walker
Eagle
Tully Stud
Ireland
Contention Over Modern Football Speed in Indiana Chicago Match
An Indiana Chicago game prompts debate on team speed versus the past. Observers note slowed play due to many formations and modern signaling, while defending that current teams are faster overall and conditioned for faster action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedmé
Chicago
Indiana
Gene Ae
Hyde Park High Beya
Hart May Miss Rest Of Season For Indiana Football
Indiana University captain Edward Davis may be out for the year after an injury suffered in the Chicago game. Team officials expressed belief he cannot play again this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davis
Indiana University
Chicago
Sensational Colt Dominates Columbus Grand Circuit Races
Two year old trotting colt Peter Volo dazzled at Columbus Ohio with the Horseman's Futurity passing two year olds in 2.06% or 2.1 seconds faster than prior records. In the final heat his time slipped to 2.07 flat as rival Lady Wanetka pressed him hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Volo
Columbus
Ohio
Long County Democratic Central Committee roster and leadership
A dense list from the Cook County Democratic and Progressive parties shows officers and executive members. It includes headquarters details at Hotel La Balle and Briggs House, with names like A. J. Sabath, John J. Con, Harold L. Ickes, and John F. Devine among many ward captains and district leaders across Chicago and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party OF
Cook County
Hotel la Balle
John
George L. M
Williiam
B._F. Weber
Stanley
Walkowiak
Frank McDennett
Mickai ‘Ward
Lo Sener
Michael Kenta
Iota
Daniel
Hai Cleme
William L. O'Connell
Money Buckar
Henry Btll
Patrick Charles Saree
John P. Gingeck
F. Brennan
Patrick A. Nash
F. Maher
Joseph Strauss
John P
Dallas Masurel
Joseph
Thomas J. Teascres
McConnell
Witham
Jon Powers
Peter O’brien
Mose Ginsberg
Dennis J. Egan
Albert J. Flynn
John M. O’con
Briggs House
A. J. Sabath
John J. Oon
M. 8
Otto Dames
James 8
McInerney
Gems
Harry Goldstine
John Downey
James F. Bowers
Daniel Ryan
Progressive Party OF
Hotel la Salle
Harold L. Ickes
Charles Ringer
LaVeerne W. Noyes
John H. Taylor
Chauncey Dewey
Charles H. Sergel
Felix J. . Wenglershty
Philip Goliner
Walter Clyde Jones
Charles B. Merriam
Charlies Ringer
A. C. Bass
John Siman
August Krueger
Fred Formaneck
L. G. Ross
William F. Gailing
James Heyn
William Gieldsinski
Charles J. Kee
John R. Ge
Guy ©. Crapple
Harry Fiddelke
A .Graydon
Charles J. Burmeister
Albert E. Palmer
A. L. Sage
C. M. Moderwell
A. F. Nusser
C. R. Bechtel
J. M. Dempsey
William LaBatt
J. T. Simpson
H. L. du Charm
Willis B. Thorne
Henry Nelson
Robert F. Kolb
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Gante
Adame
Dearborn Sts
Sport and Politics
Theis
Roger C. Sullivan
Jacksonville
Owney Thompson
Bill Dunlap
Dryville Band
Cannery
Hank Rainey
Carrollton
U. S
Irvy Shuman
Sub-Treasury
Mr. Russell
Shuman
Apollo Club
Michigan Ave
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet
20Th St
Caxton
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago Architectural
West Adams Street
Chicago Yacht
Monroe St
Chicago Automobile
Plymouth Court
Chicago Club
van Buren Street
Chicago Cycling
Buren City Club
Cit
Colonial Club of Chicago
Columbia Yacht
Randolph Ellis
Washington St
Englewood
Harvard Avenue
Edgewater Country
Winthrop Avenue
Farragut Yacht Club
St. Germania
Ashland Boulevard
Mlinois Athletic
Michigan Avenue
I Fellowship Club
la Salle Hotel Iroquois
N. la Salle St
Kenwood
Lake Ave
47Th St
Drexel Boulevard
48Th Street
Marquette
Dearborn Ave
Maple Street
Flrst National Bank Bidg
Oaks
Lake St
Waller Ave
Press Club of Chicago
Dearborn Street
Lexington Avenue
58Th Street
Rotary
Dearborn St
Sheridan Road
Foster Avenue
South Shore
Lake Shore
67Th Street
Southern
N. Dearborn Street
Standard
24Th Street
Swedish Club of
la Salle Avenue
Twentieth Century
Union League
Jackson Boulevard
Federal Street
Union Printers
Howland Block
Monroe and Dearborn University
Monroe Street
John's. Geraghty
The
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Minnesota
Party of Fame
Giants and Athletics
Charles Brickley
Harvard
Hyde Park
Hart
Davie
Thomas Tired
Jake Ciatuwant
Fred Beau
James Fi
William F. Quinlan
Jon T. Coa
Thomas J. Dawson
N. J. Datelden
H. Nell May
Willa Iiliam McRaé
Francis Connery
Ben. Maren
Frank McDermott
Joseph Calla
Deane D. McCarthy
Mahoney
James A. Long
M. J
Richard J. Knight
Ernest Jentsch
Robert E. Burke
John A. King
James M. Slattery
Daniel Moriarty
Anthony Krygowski
Robert F. Bickerdike
Peter H. Dalton
Edward M. Roark
John J. Coburn
Richard T. Hanrahan
John P. Tansey
Henry C. Schlacks
Edward J. Smith
Stephen Huot
Henry Osborn
Chas. B. Hill
Albert Schaffner
John Thomas L. Byrne
Dr. J. B. Weintraub
John F. Nolan
F. B. Robinson
Johan D. Green
Frank Arnold
Robt. J. Cranston
Thos
F. Rowan
John Kavanagh
Michael F. Ryan
B. Conroy
Mathew Rawen
George W. Hinckley
H. Chambers
M. J. McCoy
Wm. J. Molherney
D. ©. Mulvey
James Hyland
J. W. Marion
Patrick B. Dwyer
John H. de Stace Mulvihill
Thos. Davies
Mat. J
John L. McNamara
M. Anthony J McVady
4Th
John B. Brensas
James Ryan
B H. Helde
Walter Shea
John H Burns
Val. Schmitt Schmitt
Wm. T Wallace
Jas. M. Furlong
J. M. Fitsgerald
M. C. Buckley
John V. Schmitt Schmitt
Wm. B. Furlong
Everette Jennings
Marius Olsen
Martin J Gweeney
James Hynes
John C Baker
Martin Garski
John Dillon Jeremiah
P. J. Coffey
Frank Zerrisek
Harry Schlick
Fd. Jedlicka
Isaac Cohn
Maz Kutehal
Joseph Mendel
A Nacker
Matthew Smith
B J. McCarty
John Einen
Peter Hoffman James J. Hallman
John Waske
SePoshek
Jahes
PF Denny
Tom Fitegerald
Nicholas Stokes
On Altemeier
James H. Ryan
Geo
Kenzie
Joseph Wirth
Johan J. Rete
Jacob Ports
EC Samu Wathen
James Wein
J. Ken
White
Frank
Wm. J. Carroll
William H. Rosa
Albert J. W. Appell
Cisforti
Bloedora
Maz Golten
A Riamen Slattery
Roy J. G. Barnett
Harry J. Ney
John Fanning
Edward J. Healey
F.C. Adams
John F. Devine
William H. Weber
Isaac N. Powell
Francis P. Brady
Martin B. Madden
Robert R. Levy
Charles R. Strook
Edward R. Litsinger
Roy O. West
John J. Hanberg
Edward E. Eastman
Joseph B. Bidwill, Sr
Charles V. Barrett
Isaac J. Bryan
John C. Cannon
Victor P. Arnold
Joseph F. Haas
Matt A. Mueller
Thomas J. Healy
Charles Deneen
Charles W. Vail
George Hitsman
Charles Vavick
J. F. Gainty
A. van Steenberg
Lansing
W. H. Weber
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