Baseball War Sparks In New York Summer Theatrics
A vivid editorial predicts a fiery summer war between the National and American leagues led by John T. Brush and Horace Fogel. A $100,000 war fund signals fireworks as fans brace for clashes, promotions, and dramatic exhibitions in New York with strong, graphic wartime imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Brush
National League
Horace Fogel
New York
Pogue
Napoleon
Sallie
Baseball Bunts and Local Baseball Echoes
A lively column notes mischief behind Wattie’s grandstand and a ballgame mix of foul language and tactics. It praises Kearney the high school pitcher and recalls DePauw’s stock of lefties while pondering Training School gloom and Yale prep standouts. St. Paul tops St. Louis Browns in a referenced game as Indy baseball culture is praised and questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattie
Shortridge High School
Association
Marion
St. Paul
St. Louis Browns
Indianapolis
Kearney
Gibbs
Gilchrist
Yale
DePauw University
Kelley
Labor movement backs Sweeney for Congress against Overstreet
A labor-driven push in Indianapolis seeks to nominate Andrew M. Sweeney for Congress on the Democratic ticket to defeat Overstreet, arguing his perceived integrity and influence can help win votes. Sweeney, who says he is out of politics, has repeatedly declined to permit his name for candidacy while labor unions discuss wage demands and bargaining positions including the Machinists union seeking a higher minimum and a Saturday half holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Andrew M. Sweeney
Congress
Overstreet
Tailors’ Union
Mr. Sweeney
A. A. Young
Young
Democratic Party
Sweeney
Ben
Machinists’ ‘Union
Chicago Machinsts
Indianapolis
The
Machinists’ Union
Allis-Chalmers
Chicago
Labor unions grow and organize in Indianapolis area
The piece details union activities with the labor temple committee plans a new property in University Park, bond arrangements, and fundraising. It covers many locals including Tailors, Plumbers, Amalgamated Woodworkers, and street car workers, plus upcoming marriage of Nellie Landers and E P Barry and a label league delegate to the Peoria convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor, Temple Committee
University Park Addition
Irvington
Temple
Rushville
Henry Friedman
Union Surety Company
Indianapolis
J. F. White
E. A. Perkins
Friedman
Women's Label League
John Feltman
Label Leagues
Peoria
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Birk
Ohio
Meridian
Mueller
Virginia Ave
Prospect
Leane Madison
Dunlop
Laurel
Ison
Virginis
Marek
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Ameri
Baseball
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Nineteenth St
Park-ave
B. F. Cline Agency
E. Market
Morton Place
Aisbamna St
College-ave
East Front
Incumbrance
F. Cline
Delaware
Meridian-st
Twentyfourth-st
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Highland Place
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Georgia
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Hoyt Ave
English-ave
Spruce
Lexington-ave
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25Th St
Chas. G. Duvall
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Northelde
J. F. Curtice
Lemeke
Martin County
Indiana
Greenfield
Kenwood Ave
Franklin
Ind
Miller Bros
Lemcke Bldg
J. W. Friday & Co
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Illinois
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Thorpe
City
Pike
Stilz & Miller
Jackson County
Brownstown
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Yazoo Valley
McKinney
Stevenson
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Oklahoma
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J. E. Ondlana ‘& Co
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Boone County
J.B. McKinney & Son
Choctaw, Oklahoma ,& Gulf Railroad
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Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
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Walton County
Kentucky-ave
C. A. Olcott & Co
Lombard
Washington St
Losh
Eugene St
John A. Smith
Ingalls
Mitchell
Malott
Washingington St
Talbott Ave
Bargein
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Tuxedo School House
Washington
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George R. Brown
Indiana Trust
Beville Ave
Michigan
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Spann & Co
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E. Wash.st
Court House
E. Wash
N. Capitol
Wayne County
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Oak
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Martindale-aves
Atlas Works
Leidensticker & Root
New Jersey
12Th St
Seidensticker & Root
Atlas Engine Works
N. Capitol Ave
E. Marker
Stilz& Muller
Stil Stilz ¢ & & Miller
Tage
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Highland
Arrow- Ave
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38Th St
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Parker Ave
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Monument
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James Greene & Co
Bellefontaine-st
Jame Greene & Co
Lemel
H. C. Bickel
Dence
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Schneider
Agen
Gray
Orr
J. J. Kelly
M. Buchmeir
M. Cahill
D. Sparling
John Weindle
H. Friedman
Elwood Sands
Labor Temple Committee
the Plumbers’ Union
Germania Hall
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