Shorter Seasons in Big Leagues Sparking War-Time Reforms
New York reports baseball magnates expect wartime changes to business practices for 1918. Proposals include shorter major league schedules, fewer players, lower salaries, relocation of franchises, and revised minor league circuits to cut costs amid draft disruptions. Also notes football game plan between Chicago and Michigan for Red Cross aid. An unrelated line about German war efforts ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nates
Chicago
Michigan
Red Cross
Wolverines
Ann Arbor University
Wost Warriors
Hertling Rated Old Fox by Bavarians Critics
Amsterdam reports the Berlin Tageblatt calls Count von Hertling the old fox for his backstairs methods as Bavarian premier over five and a half years. The paper says he opposes parliamentarism yet acts as a parliamentary minister and shows little sign of reform while seeking a new world order postwar.
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Amsterdam
von Hertling
Bavaria
Berlin
Tageblatt
Flag makers summoned as FTC probes flag price hikes
Washington reports that leading U S flag manufacturers have been summoned to testify before the Federal Trade Commission this week. They face charges of illegal concerted actions to raise flag prices after the declaration of war, with findings showing profits as high as 500 percent in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Hearings on Eastern Railroad Rate Increase Began
Informal hearings on Eastern Railways request to raise transcontinental rates and adjust intermediate point rates began in New York City before Interstate Commerce Commission Attorney Examiner Thurrell. Most testimony has already been presented in the prior 15 percent rate case, so the hearings are not expected to be prolonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yrauds
Thurrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Cuba Considers Selective Draft To Strengthen War Effort
Havana leaders push for conscription or selective draft as Congress opens amid calls to double Cuba’s 25,000 strong army and navy. President Menocal urges immediate obligatory service to support the Allies, while Conservatives and Liberals largely back a larger force and loyalty displays. Aimed at rapid mobilization, the measures may include amnesty and reform of government structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Menocal
Cuba
Council of National Defense
Congress
Unitedd States
Tree vaccination deemed useless for scale control
Washington reports a $100 fine in federal court for Albert J. Kleckner Maybelle Wleckner and Emma Wleckner over the Fertilizing Scale Treatment capsules that were inserted in fruit tree bark to kill scale. The Agriculture Department found the capsules did not kill scale or fertilize trees but caused injury and cankers that could kill the tree.
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Washington
United States
Albert J. Kleckner
Maybelle B. Wleckner
Emma Wleckner
Allentown
United States Department of Agriculture
Eastern District Court
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Calendar of Sports Events Highlights Week Schedule
The week lists a six day bicycle race in Boston Opening Los Angeles Auto Show bouts include Pete Herman versus Frankie Burns in New Orleans Willie Jackson versus Irish Patsey Cline in Philadelphia and Red Dolan versus Al Bandwin in LaSalle Other bouts feature Willie Laughlin against Jack Coyne in Allentown Bill Brennan versus Homer Smith in Racine and Amy Greb versus Angie Ratner in New York The week also includes National Beagle Club trials in Aldie Va a trap shooting association meeting in New York Beagle Show in New York City and Latonia Jockey Club autumn meeting closes Pinehurst N C hosts the second annual Carolina golf tournament
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Pete Herman
Frankie Burns
New Orleans
Willie Jackson
Patsey Cline
Philadelphia
Red Dolan
al Bandwin
LaSalle
Willie Laughlin
Jack Coyne
Allentown
National
Beagle Club
Aldie
Interstate Association For the Encouragement of
New York
Boston
National Beagle Club
New York City
Latonia
Relief for Kidney and Bladder Trouble Promised
James McCrery of Berrien Center Michigan suffered kidney and bladder trouble for 16 years. After trying several medicines without relief, Foley Kidney Pills cured him. Maun Drug Co.
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James McCrery
Berrien Center
Mich
Maun Drug Co
Boston Six Day Race Opens With Notable Field
More than a dozen teams of racing cyclists, including top long distance riders, start Boston's annual six day race in the arena. The diverse field features several new riders to boost competition. Alec McLean and Nat Butler, former six day racers, manage the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Alec McLean
Nat Butler
President Wilson to Vote in New Jersey Election
President Wilson and Secretary Tumulty will make a hurried trip to New Jersey for the election. Wilson has long voted at Princeton and will cast his ballot in the New Jersey legislative election tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tumulty
New Jersey
Princeton
Marshall Pleads for National Spirit Tour
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall tours the Pacific Northwest to rally national spirit. His weeklong itinerary includes Pendleton Portland Aberdeen Tacoma Salem and Seattle where he will address how wartime issues affect the nation’s destinies.
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Portland
Ore
Thomas R. Marshall
Pacific Northwest
Pendleton
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Salem
Seattle
Mrs. De Saulles Faces Trial at Mineola
Preliminaries in the murder case against Mrs. Bianca de Saulles were opened in the Mineola Supreme Court. Judge Manning will preside and, barring delays, the trial is expected to begin in full before week’s end.
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Mrs. de Saulles
Mineola
L. I
Bianca de Saulles
John Lange de Saulles
Supreme Court
Justice Manning
Paw Paw Iron Nux Remedy Promoted at Mann Drug
A historical ad touts Paw Paw Iron Nux as a combined stomach tonic and nerve aid. It claims digestion improves blood, liver, kidneys, and nerves, with cures for nervousness insomnia rheumatism and catarrh. The Mann Drug Company in South Main Street hosts demonstrations.
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Mann Drug Company
South Mainstret
Fragmentary Ad Copy From Unreadable Page
The readable fragments mention health and a free offer but the rest is garbled with stray characters and unclear context. No clear people, places, or events can be established beyond generic references to health and a free call offer.
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Swedish Amateur Athletic Association
John Zander
Kiviat
Stockholm
Zander
Cerman
Hertling
Talloys
L Additién
Los Angeles
Bill Brennan
Homer Smith
Racine
Wissits
Amy Greb
Angie Ratner
George Chip
Jacek Dillon
Dulouth
Minn
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Marshall
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