Ban Johnson To Fight Chicago Club Move In Baseball Row
Milwaukee dispatch reports Ban Johnson President of the American League opposes the American Association plan to move the St Paul franchise to Chicago. Johnson warns of a possible revolt by the American Association and Eastern League and vows the majors can handle any upheaval. He notes minor leagues profit from player sales and questions granting more favors to them as tensions rise between leagues.
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White Sox Cubs trip to coast debated and halted
Chicago news says the planned White Sox visit to Los Angeles was never official and talks were revived by Comiskey. Cubs President Murphy relayed a telegram from Chance in Los Angeles, agreeing to take the Cubs to Selma after West Baden, with Williams sent to Alabama to seal the deal. Comiskey says he is glad to go to the coast after missing Marlin, Texas.
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Berry
Walking bugs infect Chicago athletes in long distance contests
The walking craze reaches Chicago as amateur champions plan contests from 100 to 5600 miles. Illinois Athletic Club walkers seek a match with Milwaukee Athletic Club, with Mayor Becket possibly joining. White Sox fans challenge Cubs fans to a Milwaukee to Chicago team route, coach Charley Comiskey offers to train Sox defenders.
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Delehanty to sue the Cleveland Club
Out fielder Frank Delehanty released to New Orleans by Cleveland contemplates suing the Cleveland club for 1006 dollars. He alleges the amount covers salary while under suspension this year. Attorneys have attempted a settlement of 500 dollars but were refused. The suit has not been filed yet but is expected soon.
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New Orleans
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Menominee Hikers to Challenge Marinette For 50 Mile Trek
Four Menominee long distance walkers plan a 50 mile hike to Green Bay against Marinette's best. County Judge John Stiles, famed decades ago for pacing Weston, rekindles the fever to smash records as the challenge develops.
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Hardy Named Greatest Rifle Shooter in World Record
Captain A. H. Hardy of Lincoln Nebraska established a world beating rifle record by hitting 13 066 flying blocks with two and a half inch target size before three judges who certified the record. He also shattered Adolph Toperwein’s prior mark and cracked 320 seven eighths inch marbles in a string. Other notes mention Clarke’s moves and ante season Kansas games, plus Garry Herrmann pressuring Tommy Leach to manage Cincinnati, with no release from Pittsburgh forthcoming.
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Adolph Toperwein
San Antonio
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Garry Herrmann
Tommy Leach
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Leach
Twelve Pirates Given the Can
Pittsburg club to cut at least twelve players before southern trip. Manager Fred Clarke writes Bar ney Dreyfuss to axe twelve from a 36 man roster. One new man will be added as a must on the nine. total to go is limited to twenty five for spring training.
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Fred Clarke
Barney Dreyfuss
Nealson
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment
Paizo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Sold for 50 cents.
Alderman Ba denoch eyeing Chicago to Portland walk challenge
Chicago dated story says Alderman Joseph Badenoch, 59, may attempt a city to portland Maine walk to beat Edward Payson Weston's time. City Collector Magerstadt has bet Mayor Busse $500 on an even money wager. Badenoch is urged to proceed and shows warming interest despite restraint.
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Ald
Joseph Badenoch
Milwaukee
Edward Payson Weston
Portland
Magerstadt
Busse
Weston Weston
Extra for Labor Brings Curious Travel Tale
A western jobber sends a young salesman to open a new territory as a railroad arrives. With no hotels, he claims meals at 50 cents though receipts say 25 cents. He explains the extra 25 was for the value of eating those meals.
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Mea
Charlie
Philadelphia
Ledzer
Violinist Daughter Impresses Mrs Blowhard
A fragment from Lippincott's notes Mrs Blowhard bragging about her daughter's violin skill and self accompaniment on the piano, describing her performances with enthusiasm.
Public Service Commission backs side doors on railroad cars
Yonkers Statesman notes the public service commission recommends adding side doors on railroad cars and questions if the words Family Entrance will be displayed above them as part of the plan.
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Public Service Commission
Njotham
Yonkers Statesman
The More Bad Habits a Man Accumulates
A compact aphorism notes that accumulating bad habits diminishes savings and financial discipline. It suggests personal conduct directly influences the ability to save money over time.
Hat Inspired Comment Sparks Family Tease In Houston Post
A playful exchange between Henry and Maria prompts a motherly reprimand about a shared hat. The column notes a quiet yet steady demand for wet goods in dry towns, reflecting regional tensions on prohibition era norms.
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Houston Post
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