Henry’s Base Ball Tournament Provides Historic Game
The eighth annual Henry tournament featured Lacon and Henry in a dramatic 15 inning classic won by Pekin’s Williams with Henry’s Wagoner striking out ten. Special prizes were awarded for hits runs and home runs, while weather reduced overall attendance and financial returns.
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Sol Smith Russell
Clarence Jack
Jack
Desmond
Demond
Bassett
Phelps
Baird
Wagoner
Henry
Pavilion Park
Pekin Iinals
Missouri League
Lacon
Pekin
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Diamond
Williams
Zim Merman
Ginnichi
Game called off in the sixth due to darkness
Bradford and Rutland game halted in the sixth inning because of darkness. Mettler and Enger led with two base hits each, Rex and McManus stole bases, and Foley Kidney Pills ad copy closes the passage with a testimonial from A J Ironmonger about kidney health.
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Bradford
Rutland
Mettler
R Enger
Rex
McFerren
Wood
Lennon
H Enger
Smith
Phelps
McManus
A Enger
Katz
Enger
Blaisdell
Deisher
I. Enger
McGrail
A. Smith
Bridgeton
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Proclamation Urges Fire Prevention Day for Illinois
Governor seeks to curb fire losses by urging statewide Fire Prevention Day on October 9, 1912. Emphasizes reducing arson ignorance and careless building safety through inspections and public awareness to save property and lives.
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United States
Illinois
Europe
Canada
Chicago
Sinois
Clvic
Illinois Fire Drill Mandate Prompts Schoolwide Practice
Governor Charles S Deneen signs a law requiring fire drills in every Illinois school. The mandate urges daily awareness and drills throughout the coming school year to teach fire prevention and safety.
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Ilinois
Springfield
Charles S Deneen
J Doyle
Reds Still Lead in Egg Laying Records Through July 13 1912
The record details a flock led by Reds with hens showing strong laying performance. Individual birds like No 717 are cited for steady production, while other varieties such as White Leghorns Silver Wyandottes and Buff Orpingtons are listed with their respective counts. The article notes five chickens per pen contributing to the year’s test and reflects owners’ pride.
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Folley
Leghorns
Plymouth
Wyandottes
R. IL
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