Pulliam Threatens to Quit Baseball in Public Letter
President Harry C. Pulliam dispatches a lengthy telegram to Cincinnati’s August Herrmann asserting he will resign as National League president and commission member if not upheld against the blacklist dispute. He attacks Powers and other officials, claims the 1907 blacklist stands, and vows to fight on or retire with dignity if defeated, signaling a deep rift in baseball’s power structure.
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Harry C. Pulliam
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Baseball Club
National Commission
Pulliam
Cincinnati Exhibition Company
Wiggins Block
City
P. T. Powers
National Association
New York
Powers
Morning Star
Trenton
N. J
Tristate League
T. H. Murnane
New England League
National Board of Arbitration of the
Chicago Record-Herald
Cincinnati Enquirer
National Commssion
Deininger
Hayden
Campbell
Wiltse
National League
Herrmann
National Commission Rejects Green Bay Pitcher Claim
The National Commission ruled the Green Bay Club cannot claim Pitcher Francis from the Washington Club. It found no approved filing or timely August 25 purchase and noted the deal was not to close until August 29, leaving the player’s title with Green Bay. August Herrmann and others signed the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission
Green Bay Club
Francis
Farrell
National Association
Washington Club
Washington
Green Bay
August Herrmann
B. B. Johnson
Harry C
Jack Atkins Wins at New Orleans City Park Race
The New Orleans City Park course reopened for its third meeting. Jack Atkins won the handicap in the late afternoon card riding Ibis with The Thespian tragedy in the steeplechase where Holt broke a collar bone and Thespian was killed. Final standings list multiple races with Coal Black Lady, Pasadena, Jacobite and others placing in various events.
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New Orleans
City Park
Holt
Jack Atkins
Jacobite
Pasadena
Coal Black Lady
McAlister
Captain Jarrel
Elizabeth Harwood
Iris
C. Koerrer
Helen Kidder
W. Ott
Inela
J. Lee
Catherine Caldwell
Lady Philton
Nancy Blues
Will Guild
Miranda Miller
Ruscana
Imogene
Catherine T
Miss Highland
May Lee
Lady Vassar
Freda W
Masnada
McAllister
L. Héider
Jarrel
Leibert
Minot
Cheney
Abe Meyer
Braden
Land Breeze
Ftowaway
Western Duke
Ottoman
Zinfandel
Show
Abington
Lord Pike
Ibis
Notter
Vv. Powers
Commedienne
Royal Ben
Tea Beach
St. Bellane
Severus
Haas
Miss Mazzoni
Yerkes
Jennie’s Beau
Arrowswift
Sabado
Bamnda
Oscow Belle
Orena
Brakespeare
Bitter
George H. White
Moxey Mead
Florida Glen
Orly
Donna
McDaniel
Beau Brummel
Dr. McClear
Lord Stanhope
Nancy
TRY FOR DAVIS CUP IN 1926 AMERICAN CHALLENGE
In New York on January 20 a National Lawn Tennis Association executive member said an American challenge for the Davies Cup is likely this year. The plan includes elimination contests with the Doherty brothers on their route to Australia, with two German players possible teammates. Preliminary matches in the United States could lead to Australia for the final challenge. The association's annual meeting next month may adopt these proposals.
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New York
Doherty Brothers
Australia
Dohertys
Cobb Refuses To Sign 1908 Detroit Contract
Tyrus Cobb, champion batter of both leagues last season, returned unsigned to President Navin of the Detroit team. Navin says Cobb’s differences are not so great and that the club will come to an agreement.
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Detroit
Mich
Tyrus Cobb
Navin
Cobb
Langtay Arrived and Takes Charge of Bowling Meet
Langtay arrives to oversee the international American Bowling Congress tournament at the Armory in Cincinnati. Secretary Langtry reports 39 five man teams and 3 ladies teams entered, with Chicago expected to send a large number. Officials plan opening night program and a revised schedule after Tuesday’s entry close.
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American Bowling Congress
Cincinnati
N.C
Howard Majors
Chicago
Daily News
Dayton
Calumet
Cleveland
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Queen of Nelson
Louisville
Fette
Wheeling
Monitors
C. Rabbits
Rudolph & Bauer
Louisvile
Fletcher National Bank
Indianapolis
Crestview
Terre Haute
Old Charters
Goodale
Columbus
Zinzinnati
Tosette
Eagles
Milwaukee
Schindlers-Jeroux
Schindlers
Theater
Howard Majers
Koehlers
Bellevue
Automobiles
Enterprise
Burnet
Marquettes
St. Louis
Visitors
Herrmann'’s Colts
Abe Langtry
Langtry
Queen City
Chicago Bowling Crazy
Windy
Herrmann
Mr. Langtry
W. D. Alexander
William Margeson
Central League Reorganization Meeting in Fort Wayne
South Bend Ind Jan 20 Central League team owners prepare to meet in Fort Wayne to reorganize the circuit and begin a new term after the three year agreement ends President R F Carson remains in office for two more years after last winter’s election for a three year term
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South Bend
Ind
Ft. Wayne
R. F.carson
Exciting Free Handicap Upsets Highlight Santa Anita Meet
At Santa Anita Park on January 20, R F Carmen entries dominated four of six races as Burns led in one race and placed in two others. Favorites won all events with Sir Edward narrowly beating Magazine in the free handicap. First race saw Jane Swift victor and Daly second. other races featured Tradeoffs among entries like Thunder Hill and Annie Wills, while multiple horses named in results indicate a day of tight finishes and crowded fields.
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Los Angeles
R. F. Carmen
Santa Anita Park
Burns
Carmen
Sir Edward
Magazine
Jane Swift
Daly
Ross
Valleyer
E. Dugan
Dixon Belle
Barbette
Aquiline
Thunder Hill
Schilling
May Dieudonne
G. Burns
Annie Wills
Archibald
Larry Mulligan
Calera
Colonel Dick
Miniature
Mr. Bishop
Morea
Mary Fy
Dugan
Escalante
Don Domo
Preston
Renshaw
Nattie Bumppo
Sly Ben
al Lindley
Adelpert Belle
Creston
Mark Anthony II
Colonel Bob
Nettle Hicks
Cieece
Beckham
Ibs
Taylor
Fastoso
Sink Spring
Daisy
John J. Rogers
Mary Candlemas
Canique
Guisnoy
Boland
Jewell
Cinnabur
Audrelle
Government to pursue Tobacco Trust case in New York
District Attorney McPherson called Anthony McAndrews and others to testify January 27 before Special Commissioner General B R Gowen as the government builds its federal prosecution against the American Tobacco Company known as the Tobacco Trust. McAndrews, First Vice President of the Tobacco Workers International Union, has been active in the labor conflicts surrounding the trust.
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United States
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Trust
New York
McPherson
Anthony McAndrews
B. R. Gowen
McReynolds
New
McAndrews
Tobacco Workers’ International Union
Trust
Court sentences multiple defendants after swift verdicts
In CRIMINAL COURT, Charles Jackson and James White, both colored, were found guilty of holding up beating and robbing mail clerk George F Schultz. Each received fifteen years in the penitentiary after a quick jury deliberation. Other pleas included burglary and petty larceny with various reformatories and a Workhouse sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson
James White
George F. Schultz
Caldwell
Raymond West
Reformatory
James Langtry
G. W. Bentley
Albert James
Robert Jackson
Jackson
Rulison
Common Pleas Court Orders Halt On Foreclosure Over 20 Percent Interest
Joseph Webinger and wife seek injunction against Union Loan and Storage Company and manager Thomas A. Tully claiming a chattel mortgage on their furniture paid in full with interest at 20 percent. Judge Woodmansee halts interference and foreclosures pending final hearing, with aim to release furniture from mortgage lien. Other suits: Henry J. Wieman sued for $2,000 for a gunshot wound. Isaac Zepp defamation suit for $5,000. Beulah Brown personal injury suit dismissed at cost. William Powers and Schmidt Bros. Brewing Company cases dismissed. Smith & Mabley v John J. Ryan for $481 dismissed.
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Joseph Webinger
Woodmansee
Union Loan and Storage Company
Thomas A. Tully
Tully
Webinger
Joseph B. Derbes
Martin Stevens
Henry J. Wieman
Wieman
Flint
Denman
Littleford & Ballard
Luther Wilson
Isaac Zepp
Zepp
Lueders
A. Lee
Divorce Court Reports Infidelity and Cruelty Claims In 1907 Suit
Mary B. Silcott sues Frank W. Silcott for divorce alleging infidelity at the Hotel Walnut on January 17 to 19, 1907 and that he has funds on deposit to hinder alimony. Judge Woodmansee restrains him from touching bank deposits or furniture. Other divorce petitions note cruelty, failure to provide, and custody pleas involving Lizzie Bennett, Masuria Morgan, Susan Richey, Anna Gustin, Margaret Hill, and Edith Dater.
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Mary B. Silcott
Frank W. Silcott
Wailnut
Walnut Street
Woodmansee
Silcott
Scott Bonham
Lizzie
Thomas Eviston
Lizzie Bennett
Masuria Ellen Morgan
David Morgan
Susan
E. Richey
Jackson P. Rich
William Littleford
Dater
George Dater
Westwood
Edith
Honiker Divorce Suit Alleges Lack of Support
Edna Honiker sues for divorce from John Honiker alleging lack of support since January 196. Benton S. Oppenheimer represents Edna. Alfred K. Nippert represents John. Court action filed seeking dissolution and alimony if applicable.
Man sues city over defective board walk injury
August Dietzel seeks 5000 dollars in Superior Court claiming injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk connecting Renner street to Elm street stairs at Clifton avenue. Attorney SA Be Foster represents the plaintiff. Frank W Folz & Co contracts sue Camp Washington Brewing for 1840 25 dollars for work and materials and request property sale to satisfy the claim. attorneys Kinkead Rogers Ellis for the plaintiff.
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Brewing Company
Kinkead, Rogers & Ellis
Probate Court Estates Filed For Administration
Probate court records show multiple applications to administer estates. Names include Albert Bernhardt and Anna E McMahon with estates ranging from 73 to 11 300 dollars, plus individuals such as Rose Ryan Helena Weirich Edith Kendrick Louisa Bruning William J Gildehaus Mary Sweeney John Lavin Jacob Lofnk and Sarah J Anderson. Personal estate appraisals listed for Hester Whiteman and Frank Witt among others.
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Albert Bernhardt
Agatha Bernhardt
Anna E. McMahon
Rose Ryan
Louise Weirich
Helena Weirich
Z. Simonson
Edith M. Kendrick
J. H. Brockmann
Louisa’ Bruning
Henry Gildehaus
William J. Gildehaus
John J. Gilligan
Mary Sweeney
James A. Lavin
John E. Lavin
Barbara L. Loface
Jacob Lofnk
Sarah J. Anderson
Hester M. Whiteman
Frank X. Witt
Court notes and local judgments in Cincinnati area
Walter G. Beck a woodenmaker assigned assets of 3500 liabilities 7450 due to limited credit and business. Agnes Folliard a twelve year old held for court after arrest at Cincinnati Hotel Ninth and Sycamore. American Tool Works Co awarded 500 against city for sewer damage on Forest avenue Bond Hill. George Reed and John Erpenbeck bound over on charges of stealing 300 chickens and clothing from Gus Muller Spring Grove avenue.
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Walter G. Beck
August Lasance
Western and Southern Insurance Company
Beck
Western Avenue
Caldwell
Agnes Folliard
James H
Hovestadt
Gus Muller
Spring Grove Avenue
YM Hold Indoor Track Trials at Cincinnati Gymnasium
Elmer Schlemmer earned intermediate all round champion honors at the Cincinnati Gymnasium Athletic Club meet with a 16 point margin, while George Bruckman led the juniors with 15 points. Bruckman swept multiple junior events as Felix Mayer also starred. awards included gold CGAC emblems and blue ribbons for top prizes.
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Elmer Schlemmer
Cincinnati Gymnasium
George Bruckman
Felix Mayer
Gemmel Wins As Bravoure Narrowly Edges Mitre At Oakland
Steady rain left the Oakland track sloppy as Gemmel, after Deutschland was moved, won a tight finish over Bravoure and Mitre in the Futurity selling. Multiple races followed with Gemmel also taking the fourth race, while other winners included Prince of Range and Sister Francis in the later events.
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Cal
Gemmel
Deutschland
Palacinta
Son of
Rubicon
Bravoure
A. Walsh
Mitre
McClain
Mounce
Charbeneau
Silver Sue
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Confessor
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Sycamore
Galvestonian
Dator
Miller
Prince of Range
Lycurgus
Beechwood
Hayes
Funny Ride
Matador
Talamund
Captain Hale
George Kilborn
Davis
Massa
Keogh
Billy Pullman
Wing Ting
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Majorita
Husky
Sister Francis
Rice
Plausible
Kirschbaum
Colonel White
Ramus
Eenaceel
Fulleta
Joe Caton
Maid
Mixth
Lord
Filigrane
Bardonia
Sandy
Jack Paine
Gilbert
Crystal Wave
Cocytus
Catherine F
Astoria Belle
Lake View
Wolfville
Warden Yell
Early Race Card Listing Horses and Weights
The page lists six races with entries and weights. First race at 3 furlongs features Grotto to Edwin T with weights from 107 to 167 pounds. The steeplechase lists Fairy Flush to Buckman with weights 132 to 167. The third race sells at 5 furlongs including Masks and Faces, Ansonia, Estella C, and Night Mist among others. Fourth race purse at 6 furlongs with Bragg to Premium and weights 101 to 112. Fifth race selling 11-16 mile shows Rose of Pink through Hand Mash with weights up to 107. Sixth race incomplete with a garbled title and weights.
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Tiflis
Injury
Craftsman
Warden
Silver C
Taxis
James E. Wilson
Sir Baria
Forton
Edwin T
Irrigator
Guy Fisher
Swing
Galta
Fairy Flush
Creolin
Flying Plover
Pete Vinegar
Kill Doc
Rip
Buckman
John Dillon
Masks and Faces
Aim
Ansonia
the Thorn
McGregor
Estella C
Miss Vigilant
Tea Leaf
Night Mist
Don Q
Una
Oragudduth
Sweetener
W. T. Kemper
Tackle
Bragg
Momentum
Handzarra
Lady Anne
Telescope
Morales
Wes
Eldorado
Hannibal Bey
Gold Mate
Avaunteer
Mead Breeze
Lotus Eater
Goldprooft
Premium
Rose of Pink
Lady Alicia
Fire O
Elsa
Jack Witt
Skyward
Knight of Ivanhoe
High Wind
Leiber Gore
Paul
Nine
Hand Mash
Hammeraway
Cocksure
Rappahannock
Ministers Back Signers in Local Option Campaign
Cincinnati pastors from Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and Christian churches met separately yesterday and resolved to support the signers of the Jones local option petition to declare Bond Hill and Avondale a dry territory. Delegates Rev Robert Watson Rev Heber D Ketcham and Rev John F Herget presented the matter to ministers meetings and to Christians at the YMCA building. The Christian ministers adopted a resolution commending Bond Hill and Avondale residents for backing the petition against liquor opposition.
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Cincinnati
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Jones
Bond Hill
Avondale
Evangelical
Alliance
Robert Watson
Heber D. Ketcham
John F. Herget
Watson
Petitioners condemn liquor influence over Avondale saloon removal
The Bond Hill Avondale petitioners accuse Brewers Board of Trade President Andreae of backing an objectionable Avondale resort to justify circulating a petition. They urge residents to resist dictation by liquor interests and warn of a coalition to burden Avondale and Bond Hill with saloons. They note Bond Hill has two saloons and road houses affect Avondale. They call on citizens to oppose signing such petitions.
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Bond Hill-Avondale
S&s. P
Avondale
Bond Hill
Injured Girls Hurt In Northside Car Accident
Miss Edith Ramsey of Beech Hill Avenue and Miss Kate Freizens of 589 Lathrop Place were injured Sunday when struck by a car belonging to Dr. P. T. Kilgour as they stepped into the street near Flamm's grocery. Freizens sprained ankle and head bruises. Ramsey caught under wheels, clothing torn, unconscious, later improving after Dr Kilgour attended them.
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Edith Ramsey
Beéch Hill Avenue
Northside
Kate Freizens
Lathrop Place
College Hill
P. T. Kilgour
Hamilton Avenue
Flamm
Miss Freizens
Miss Ramsey
Dr. Kilgour
City Hall Notes Highlight City Officials Actions
Mounted Patrolman Robert Benjamin was suspended for one month by the Mayor for causing a disturbance on a Covington train. City Electrician Darrow will remove twenty lights as they are of little use for lighting. Fred Tuke of the Taxpayers' Association urged action to improve Kirby Road between Bruce Street and the city limits. Property holders on Madison Road petitioned for immediate road improvements. Joseph Peebles noted Maplewood Avenue and Kinmey Street in Mt. Auburn are in bad condition. Shipley urged letting bids for repairing Gladstone Avenue from Washington Avenue to Kemper Lane.
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Robert Benjamin
Covington
Darrow
Fred Tuke
The
Taxpayers’ Association
Board of Public Service
Kirby Road
Bruce Street
Board of Service
Madison Road
Joseph Peebles
Maplewood Avenue
Kinmey Street
Mt. Auburn
Shipley
Department of Streets
Gladstone Avenue
Washington Avenue
Kemper Lane
Dry Territory Created Near Markbreit By Petition
A dry petition north of Peebles' Corner bounded by Oak and May streets Park Avenue and Morgan Street near Markbreit established a dry territory. The petition was wet dry in character and saves several nearby saloons from potential inroads by local option.
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Peebles’ Corner
Oak and
May Streets
Park Avenue
Morgan Street
Markbreit
Women Tennis Championship Entering Long Entry List
In New York on January 20 enthusiasm grows for the forthcoming women indoor tennis championship set to begin February 10. The entry list is expected to be the longest yet, with many leading players from recent tournaments and several newcomers preparing to compete in both singles and doubles. Miss Sears of Boston is among those already announcing entry.
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New York
Miss Sears
Bos
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