Baseball Magnates Gather Tomorrow
Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball clubs meets in Chicago tomorrow with Freeport representatives F C Keene and R R Tiffany set to attend. Contingents from Louis Biersach Frank Lohr Geo G McCarty George Tinsley and John S Harpster may accompany delegates as salary questions and league finances dominate discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Keene
Freeport Baseball Club
R. R. Tiffany
Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Chicago
Messrs. Keene and
Tiffany
Freeport
Louis Biersach
Frank Lohr
Geo. G. McCarty
George Tinsley
John S. Harpster
League
John [I. Powers
Powers
Biersach
Minor leaguers center stage in Chicago week
The Chicago Sunday Inter Ocean reports the minor leagues will dominate the coming week. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meets at the Auditorium Annex Tuesday for a few days to discuss drafting, minor league reforms, and a possible one man draft with a $1000 payment for class A. A committee will then travel to Cincinnati to confer with the National Commission. The La Crosse club leaders plan to attend the Chicago meeting as the league weighs adding two towns to form an eight club circuit while winter talks address a larger league and broader prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applgren
Janesville
Wis
Rockford, Jr
Milfott
Freas
la Crosse
Hilott
MV. Freas
Pink” Hawley
Chicago
Elliott
League
Jule Freas
Frank Schneiberg
Freeport
Eliott
Schneiberg
Duke Reshore
Dowigac
Mich
Inter Ocean
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Auditorium Annex
Cincinnati
National Commission
Atts
New York
National League Action
Annex
National Association
John Elliot
la Crosse Baseball Club
Powers
United States
Beloit Baseball Chief Sues for Wages in Janesville
George Bubser, manager of the Beloit Baseball club last season, filed suit in Justice Earle's court in Janesville seeking $85 in wages. He managed the club during the season's closing months and fulfilled his duties, with more claims expected against the Beloit Baseball association. Officials fear Beloit may not field a team next season due to financial troubles and low local interest.
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Belo
George Bubser
Beloit Baseball Club
Beloit
Dixon Attorney in Toils
Dixon Jan 6 Attorney John J. Ives, once a practicing lawyer here, is charged with embezzlement by three prominent Dixon residents and indicted by the Lee county grand jury. He was arrested in Denver with Deputy Sheriff M J McGowan set to return him to Dixon unless extradition is sought. The alleged embezzled sum is about 700 dollars across three counts.
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Dixon
Jan
Lee County
Grand Jury
John J. Ives
Denver
Colo
M. J. McGowan
Ives
Colorado
Harry Edwards
Bargains in Medicine and the Cost of Quality
A reader argues against buying cheaper emulsions, noting Scott's Emulsion costs more because it is worth more. The piece explains higher quality requires more oil and careful production, maintaining Scott's Emulsion as the standard cod liver oil preparation.
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Scott
Penny Wise
Pound
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Disbarment Hints Rise Over Dixon Bar Association
In Dixon hints of disbarment circulate amid alleged misconduct. John B. Huber testified of duress in Ives office forcing him to sign notes. Two indictments against the young attorney await prosecution, with authorities offering limited detail on charges and counts.
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Dixon
John B. Huber
Ciicuit
Ives
Spring fashion hints from a New York weekly letter ESTELLE
The piece notes a shift from heavy winter fabrics to lightweight materials like organdies and linens as February and March approach. It covers lingerie waists, tailored light gowns, and rest jackets, with guidance on lining, boning, and color combinations. It also advises on street wear, fur trim, and transitional outfits for schoolgirls and debutantes, ending with coat trends.
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New York
Trousseau
Eton
Estelle
State to distribute game birds on farms statewide
Warden J A Wheeler reports plans to place a pair of quail and a pair of pheasants on dozen or more farms per county to help establish hardy stock. Farmers will feed and shelter the birds through severe weather, with Alabama quail shipped in and hundreds of dozen purchased. Central Illinois sportsmen back the program, noting well fed birds endure extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinday Biate
J. A. Whee Ani
Alabama
Wheeler
Central Illinois
Imperial Stock Company at Grand Opera House Opens with Out of the Fold
Amusement notes report strong interest in the Imperial Stock Company's engagement at the Grand Opera House this week. Capacity houses are expected as a new repertoire begins with Out of the Fold, followed by A Celebrated Case The Rose of Killarney The Woman Who Sins Over the Hills to the Poor House The Red Cross Nurse The Moonshiners and more. A Saturday matinee is planned.
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Imperial Stock Company
Grand Opera House
Killarney
Red Cross
This Date in History Chronicle 1167 to 1904
Notable historical events include Edgar of Scotland’s death in 1167, Galileo’s death in 1642, the 1776 No Stamp flag rise at Portsmouth, Cape of Good Hope taken in 1806, the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, 1821 birth of James Longstreet, 1825 death of Eli Whitney, 1848 steamboat Blue Ridge explosion fatalities, 1850 Brooklyn navy yard drydock opening, 1895 St John’s riots, and 1904 US House $250,000 cotton boll weevil appropriation.
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Edgar
Scotland
Galileo
Portsmouth
N. H
Cape of Gods Hope
New Orleans
James Longs T
el Whitney
Ohio
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
St. Johns
Newfoundland
House of Representatives
Neglecty watchman and cold saved by miracle cure
A dramatic warning compares a leak in the North Sea dyke to Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine who nearly died from a neglected cold. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after three doctors gave up and recommends the guaranteed cough and cold remedy at Joseph Emmert's drug store with trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Stock Sale and Card Party Notice in Rockton Illinois
J F Matheson will sell January 10 1906 at his Rockton area farm 27 short horn cattle from Arabella White Rose Rosemary Prime Minister and Arabella. Send for catalogue. Courage Division No 182 GIA to BLE will hold a card party at K G hall Friday January 12 for 15 cents admission with refreshments. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Matheson
Rockton
P. D
Ill
Courage Division No
B. of L. E
K. G. Hall
Milwaukee Road Looted and Crews Discharged
The Chicago Chronicle reports theft of goods valued at 500000 from Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad cars over the past year led to widespread discharge of train crews across divisions. Alleged organized gang linked to the loot, following a Milwaukee arrest and a confessed statement by a detained trainman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago Chronicle
D. L. Bush
Milwaukee
Four Simple Rules for Digestive Health
Four simple rules promise health happiness and prosperity. Keep bowels open daily chew food slowly and thoroughly avoid indigestible foods. If stomach trouble appears take Mi o Na before each meal until cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Dixon Becomes Transfer Point for Missouri River Grain
Dixon, January 6. For the next two to four months Dixon will handle all grain transfers from the Missouri river valley to New Orleans. Fifty to one hundred carloads daily will move through Dixon on the Northwestern line, then shift to the Illinois Central for export. Two hundred fifty carloads are en route from Omaha and due tonight. Central crews and engines will wait in Dixon to move southbound grain promptly, making the yards busy but beneficial for the city.
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Dixon
Jan
Missouri River Valley
New Orleans
Northwestern
Illinois Central
Omaha
Central
Missouri River
Freeport
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promise Easy Constipation Cure
A promotional notice urges readers to use Dr. King's New Life Pills to combat torpid liver and blocked bowels. It claims the pills awaken proper action, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system, priced at 25 cents at Joseph Em mert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Winnipeg land seeks stock of merchandise
For Exchange. 2 500 acres of clear wild land within twenty miles of the City of Winnipeg Man want a stock of merchandise. H C Webb owner box 188 Winnipeg Man 1 8d&w iw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
H. C. Webb
Coming Events in January List
January events include Prof. Dawson and Joe Fifer dancing schools at Knights of Globe hall and Lexington hall. Prof. Dawson social dances. county treasurer election. printers card party and dance at Lexington hall. formal Masonic temple opening with reception and ball. multiple dates in January 2 10 12 15 18 19 20 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Joe Fifer
Knights of Globe Hall
Lexington Hall
Masonic Temple
Men’s Meetings and Star Courses Schedule Note Elgin Dayton
The item lists a sequence of YMCA events with names and dates: Jan 21 men’s meeting led by E M Cobb of Elgin and Stanley L Krebs. Feb 18 men’s meeting by KE M Cobb of Elgin. Feb 23 men’s meeting by Sylvester A Long of Dayton. March 2 Salisbury’s orchestra star course. March 18 men’s meeting by E M Cobb of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley L. Krebs
Star
KE. M. Cobb
Sylvester A. Long
Dayton
Herbert L. Dope
Salisbury
Grand Opera House Week Events Listing
At the Grand Opera House a schedule lists Tomeline Imperial Stock Company from Jan 8 to 12 followed by North Bros repertoire Jan 16 to 18 and Mrs Terapel's Telegram Jan 2 plus Piff Paff Paff Jan 25 and Walker Whiteside Jan 30. The Dairy Journal is delivered citywide for 1oc a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Tomeline Imperial Stock Company
North Bros
Rockford Masons Set Winter to Spring Wage Increase
Rockford masons announce a wage raise effective early this season. Workers move from 45 cents an hour for ten hours daily to 50 cents, equating to five dollars per day, signaling higher building costs for spring and summer projects.
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Rockford
Only 82 Years Old. Electric Bitters praised by Dublin woman
Mrs. B H Brunson of Dublin extols Electric Bitters claiming it keeps her energetic and strong at 82. She cites relief from dyspepsia, liver, kidney and constipation issues after use. Drugstore guarantee and 50 cent price noted. Amity society to meet Tuesday at 2 PM at the Bergman home. members asked to bring sewing.
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L.cam
B.H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph
Enmert
The
Amity Society
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Bubser
Weekly Fashion Letter
Milwaukee Road
Davenport
Kuehner Bros
Dairy Journal
Cable Company
Galena
Albertson & Stemm
Giese Eg Tee McPherson
Beturdap
Den
Stephensen Freeport
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