National league session debates minor leagues petition
In New York on December 6 Garry Herrmann and Clarke Griffith discuss a potential Cincinnati contract as minor leagues seek a petition to the national commission. Leaders from American Association and Eastern League gather at Victoria hotel to plan a joint approach via Killilea Powers OBrien to the commission.
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American Association
Eastern League
National Commission
INEW
Themerican Association
Tebeau
Aslanes
Griffith
Kansas City
Louisville
Cincinnati
Herrmann
New York
George Tebeau
Schoenborn
Robert Quinn
Columbus
George B. Wild
Toledo
W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis
C. S. Havener
Milwaukee
M. E. Cantillon
Minneapolis
J. D. O'Brien
Eastern, League
Victoria Hotel
Henry Killilea
Matthew Killilea
American League
Ilea
Amer- 1 Association
Messrs. Powers
O'Brien
Killilea
Minor Leagues
Philadelphia
Garry Herr- Mann
M. Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Charlies W. Murphy
Chicago
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
George B. Davey
Boston
T. Brush
Giants
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Phil
Garry Herrmann
St. Boston
Bantam Weight Bout Headlines Cincinnati Boxing Tonight
A Cincinnati gym hosts a top Bantam Weight card with Purcell vs. Trossett and McBrair facing Auton. The program features five finals including Bantam, Middle, Feather, Welter, and Special Classes, with Wainer, Andres, O'Donnell, Radack, and Burns among notable contenders.
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Jimmy O'Donnell
F. Radack
Co. Anness
William Wilkes
F. Melzer
Henry Rose
C. McBrair
Joseph Auten
Frank Mills
Charles Thurman
A. M. Watcher
George Lutz
Baltimore canoeist makes cross country trip to Frisco
John Becker of Baltimore sails from New York to San Francisco by canoe and plans a week in the city before continuing to New Orleans. A coast pilot and engineer, he carries his Baltimore license. He faced cold northern weather and said mosquitoes and sand flies in the South would be preferable on the ride west.
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John Becker
Baltimore
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Becker
Chesapeake Bay
Frisco
Rain Delays Gridiron Clash Between Tigers and Celts
A heavy downpour at League Park forces postponement of the Stumps Tigers versus Celts game. Officials and teams clash over play despite Celts seeking to proceed after a prior 6 to 0 decision by referee Weigel, while Manager Applegate refused to field his squad.
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Stumps
Bowling shoppers find early deals this Christmas season
Early morning bowling crowds report brisk shopping energy as workers and volunteers prepare gifts and services for the holiday rush. Community centers and lanes coordinate to support those who serve during the season.
Foreign riders face tougher six day race rules
Dorando Petrie fired the start signal as sixteen teams began the six day race around Madison Square Garden. New entrants like Brocco Labrousse and Faber join veterans such as Walthour Root and Dupree in a grueling event where laps and no set pace will test riders to the limit.
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New York
Dorando Petrie
Madison Square Garden
Butt
Dupree
Faber
Brocco
Moran
Walthour
Fogler
Logan
Ruprécht
Downing
Palmer
Anderson
Collins
Galvin
Demara
Devonovitch
Dorando Pietrie
Eddie Root
Rutt
Stol
Matt Downey
Patsy Logan
Robbie Walthour
Floyd Macfarland
Jimmy Moran
Leon Goerget
Victor Dupree
Brocco and
Labrousse
la Fourcade
Italy
France
Alace
First Roler Skating Races of Season Begin This Week
The New Music Hall rink hosts the season opener with three roller skating events next week. Tuesday and Saturday feature steeplechase obstacles over a half mile, while Thursday crowns the one mile handicap championship. Entries close Wednesday night with prizes awarded in all events.
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Music Hall
Cincinnnati
Newport boxing card at Bezenah gym features Broad versus Smith
Jack Kelly promotes a three round bout today at Eugene Bezenah's gym Sevenths and Saratoga Newport. Kid Broad of Philadelphia faces Sam Smith while the Talbot Brothers stage a wrestling exhibition and many local boys participate to entertain spectators.
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Jack Kelly
Eugene Bezenah
Seventh and
Saratoga Streets
Newport
Kid Broad
Philadelphia
Sam Smith
Talbot Brothers
Morgan buys King Charles I Cambridge Bible for 5000
London December 6 It is learned that J Pierpont Morgan purchased the King Charles I Cambridge Bible at the dispersal sale of Lord Amherst of Hackney's library. The price paid was 5000 dollars.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lord Amherst
Hackney
Two Drownings Near Stubblefield Falls
Washington report says Joseph H. Painter thirty a botanist at the national museum and his companion Robert Wallace sixteen were drowned today while attempting to shoot the rapids at Stubblefield Falls in the Potomac River about ten miles north of the city. The bodies are not recovered.
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Washington
Joseph H. Painter
National Museum
Robert Wallace
Stubblefield Falls
Potomac River
Ohio State Fire Damages Records and Papers in Storage
A morning blaze in Columbus caused about 30 dollars in damage to records and papers stored in a mining and storage facility. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began assessing the scene for the cause amid scattered debris and charred documents.
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Columbus
Storer
Sa Jiarerehoe
Menye Wirling
Ila
Milton tercentenary service in Bow church London
Special service in Bowchurch Cheapside London marks Milton's tercentenary with prayers, Miltonic anthems, and music by Walford Davies Gerald Builivant and Parry. The program includes readings by Lawrence Binyon and Wordsworth, sonnets, and Milton ode readings.
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Milton
Zion
London Times’ Literary Supplement
Alford Davies
Mr. Parry
Ohio Constable Shot by Brother in Law Near Shaynee
Benjamin Turner a constable serving Hemlock four miles east of Shaynee Ohio was shot and killed today by his brother in law James Cochran. Cochran returned home and forced entry finding Turner with his wife. He was captured by Sheriff Hazelton as Turner’s widow and four children mourn.
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Columbus
Benjamin Turner
Hemlock
Shaynee
James Cochran
Turner
Cochran
Hazelton
Fleet off Mexican port reaches armor cruiser fleet tone
Secretary of the Navy Newberry received reports from Warren W. Rich United States consul at Salena Cruz that the armor cruiser fleet is bound for La Anton San Salvador and then for Salena Cruz.
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Washington
Navy
Newberry
Warren W
Banks in Latin America Urged to Strengthen Trade Links
John Barrett director of the International Bureau of American Republics urges US backed banks in Latin American nations and faster steamship and rail connections to improve trade. He cites Peru’s new fast steamers and Brazil’s flag line, calls for better knowledge of Latin markets, and prefers practical action over subsidies.
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Washington
North
South Amercas
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
United States
Barrett
Bureau of International Republics
America
International Bureau
Pan-America
Pacific
Latin America
Mr. Barrett
Buenos Ayres
Europe
Southampton
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Barcelona
Argentine
New York
Peru
Japan
Cal- Nao
Panama
Brazil
Latin-America
Bureau
Bureau For
Secretary Root
South America
Mexico
Andrew Carnegie
Salvador Revolt Report Denied by President Figuero
President Figuero of Salvador cables that reports of an alleged uprising are sensational. He says there was an incipient movement, those involved were promptly arrested, and former Vice President Pródéncio Alfaro escaped and heads for the frontier, where he is likely to be captured. The country remains calm.
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Washington
Figuero
Salvador
Mejia
Fromer
Prudéncio Alfaro
Private bank of C A Manker closes in Pearl Illinois
The private bank of C A Manker at Pearl in Pike county Illinois has closed with liabilities of 55000 and assets around 600. Pearl, a town of about five hundred residents, heeded notice that Manker focused much effort on a novel boat hull for revolutionary navigation.
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Bank of
Inventor Manker
Illinois
St, Louis, Mo
C. A. Manker
Pearl
Pike County
Ill
Manker
Corn Exposition to Feature 28 States Exhibits
The National Corn exposition opens Wednesday in Omaha Nebraska showcasing more than 6 000 individual exhibits and hundreds of collective displays from twenty eight states of the union.
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Omaha
Neb
Best Hours for Carvings and Quick Orders
From dawn to late morning the best hours for carving and getting quick orders ready are emphasized. The time window 8:30 to 12:00 is noted as optimal for speed and efficiency in completing tasks.
Kentucky Education Reform Criticizes Illiteracy Levels
Dr. H W Hinitt president of Central University of Danville told Covington High School that over half of Kentucky children do not attend school. He criticized the system, noted the county education bill eliminating trustees, and urged enforcement of compulsory schooling leading to a court action against Edward Parrish for nonattendance.
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Kentucky
Central
University of Danville
Covington
Societies Elect Officers In Two Church Groups
The St Augustine Benevolent Society and the St Joseph church Phie Mon's society elected officers at their recent meetings. Officers include Presidents Joseph Berting and Clemens Luck, secretaries Ferdinand Kruetzkamp and W. B. Weasels, treasurers Henry Rehm and Anton Noll, and banners and guards listed among other posts and committees.
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St. Augustine
John Haas
Henry Rehm
John Vosspuhl
Banner Guards
Henry Bueter
John Wagner
Fire Chief Lytle Hurt in Covington Blaze
The Covington fire department responded to a home on 22 Greenup street caused by a defective flue. Fire Chief Lytle sprained his ankle while sliding down the pole at the Sixth street engine house as crews battled a small fire.
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Covington
Edward Mc Larnon
Greenup Street
Lytle
Sixth Street
Swindler Cheats Woman Out Of Cash In Cincinnati Case
Laura Hayes, claiming residence on West Tenth Street Covington, reported to Hamilton police that W. S. Hayes of Steubenville promised a housekeeper job. They traveled to Steubenville, stayed at St Charles hotel, then he fled with $7, diamond earrings worth 25 and a gold watch worth 20. He bought a Dayton ticket and was traced to C H D depot. Police notified Dayton authorities. Hayes remains at large.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Laura Hayes
West Tenth Street
Covington
Cincinnati
W. S. Hayes
Steubenville
Fifth and Sycamore Streets
Hayes
St. Charles
Dayton
Yacht Designer's Wife Ends Life in Bristol
Emma Chesebrough wife of Albert S Chesebrough a noted steam yacht designer and nephew of Captain Nat Herreshoff shot herself in her Burton street home at 9 30 this morning dying half an hour later Despondent over her husband's absence she bought a small revolver in Providence yesterday and told a friend I am tired of being alone and feel that I am about at the end of my rope
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Bristol
R. L
Emma Chesebrough
Albert S. Chesebrough
Nat Herreshoff
Burton Street
Chesebrough
Two Ohigans Asphyxiated in Columbus Hotel
The bodies of Victor Wentz, 33, cashier of the First National Bank of Canal Dover, and Miss Alice Holliger, stenographer, were found at the Bellwood Inn east of Columbus. Coroner Murphy says asphyxiation from an open gas stove caused the deaths. authorities note possible motives and Mason ties, with unclear details.
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Columbus
Victor W. Wentz
First National Bank of
Canalver
Migs Alice Holliger
Undrichsville
Bellwood Int
Reath
Murphy
Dover
Haneily
Wishen
Memorial Services Held by Lodges Across Newport Bellevue
UNS HOLD. THEIR BODGES OF SORROW UNS HOLD. THEIR BODGES OF SORROW Newport and Bellevue lodges of Elks held memorial services for departed members. The Dayton Elks in Baptist church marked the first service there with Hon. J Campbell Cantrill and Rev T H Tolles delivering orations. Covington lodge memorials in Library auditorium drew a full house despite bad weather with County Attorney Frank Tracy giving the address.
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Newport
Bellevue
Bikes
John Fr
Thenphion Quartette
Cindy Light
Edward P. Morrow
Somerset
H. Osler
Charles K. Sayre
Semmethees
J. P
Bellevue Elks
Baptist Church
Dayton
T. H. Tolles
J. Campbell Cantrill
Georgetown
Elka
Covington
Frank Tracy
Newport daylight hold-up near Fifth and Isabella
Newport police report a daylight robbery at Fifth and Isabella where Nicholas Bop was accosted by several youths. George Stricker and Michael Beston allegedly followed him to Fifth and Central and stole a pocketbook containing 250 dollars. Stricker and Beston were arrested. Bop was detained as a witness.
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Newport
Nicholas Bop
Fifth and
Isabella
George Stricker
Michael Beston
Fifth
Central Avenue
Cottingham and Sheeran
Stricker
Beston
Bop
Orphan Society Nominates Officers
The St Boniface Orphan Society named officers yesterday with Jake Roll and John Dudley as presidents Joseph Dietermann and M J Costigan as vice presidents Edward Arngen and Stephen Hug as recording secretaries Glenn Voete and Herman Riesen berg as financial secretaries John Bankemper and rim Ennekin as treasurers William Raull and James O Brien as standard bearers George Ochs and Fred Bley as assistants Herman Meyer and Ben Ploeger as banner guards
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St. Boniface Orphan Society
Jake Roll
John Dudley
Joseph Dietermann
Edward Arngen
Stephen Hug
Glenn Voete
Herman Riesenberg
John Bankemper
Rim Ennekin
Willam Raull
James O'Brien
George Ochs
Fred Bley
Herman Meyer
Ben Ploeger
Newport Eagles Plan Annual Celebration at Music Hall
Newport Aerie No. 208 members prepare for their annual celebration at the Music hall on January 7. The program includes a banquet entertainment and dance as the committee strives to outdo prior entertainments and lead in a festive event.
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Newport Aerie No. 208
The
Order of Eagles
Music Hall
Newport Eagles
Aid Association Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
The Commonwealth Mutual Aid association elected officers for the ensuing term. President John Strakin, vice president George Nebecker, secretary Frank Roll, assistant Albert Zeil, treasurer F. Hildebrandt. Trustees named were Henry Mersh, John Clark, John Kosin and James Dunigan.
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The
Commonwealth Mutual Aid Association
John Strakin
George Nebecker
Frank Roll
Albert Zeil
Henry Mersh
John Clark
John Kosin
James Dunigan
Scalding Incident Hits Covington Railroad Worker
Elmer Pelgen aged 22 an employee at the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad shops Covington was scalded yesterday when a steam pipe burst. He was removed to his home at 29 West Tenth street Newport for treatment.
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Elmer Pelgen
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Covington
West Tenth Street
Newport
Newport Vital Statistics Deaths Reported
Dr. Charles J. Kehm lists Newport deaths from the past week: ages 3 days to 78. Causes include typhoid fever, valvular heart disease, senility, tuberculosis, carcinoma, phthisis pulmonalis, infantile paralysis, meningitis, bronchitis, and vulvar heart disease. Notable names include Fred Vornholt, 67. George W. Osler, 58. Ellen Jane Raipe, 77.
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Charles J. Kehm
Newport
Fred Vornholt
George W. Osler
Ellen Jane Raipe
Florence Broening
Thomas Bagot
John Jones
Louisa Kirby
la Grippe
Henry Dilling, Jr
Frank Schulte
Meninginig
Infant Meyer
Gt Schneider
Frank Salen
Mary Feldman
Catherine Weiler
St Josephs Men Elect Officers at St Stephens Church
Newport notes include St Josephs Men’s Association electing officers at St Stephens Church with John Hauert as president and Frank Lang secretary. A long-time Newport resident, 50 West Thirteenth Street baker died at home. Funeral arrangements pending with Mrs N Watkins at Poplar Street home. Eureka Lodge, K. and Lt. have changed meeting nights to the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly.
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St. Joseph's
St. Stephens
John Hauert
Frank Lang
Eeoehes Bischoff
Bannér Carrier
N Wieck
Bernard Grote
William Sabelhaus
John Stumps
Baker
West Thirteenth Street
Newport
N. Watkins
Lea
Poplar Street
Yureka Lodge
To take home amail paoka means shorter hours for the
A brief note reports that a local labor change will shorten working hours for workers. The article mentions a proposed adjustment and outlines who is affected, with references to management and employee groups.
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