Tinker in Line to Return to West Side Berth
Chicago reports that veteran shortstop and ex Reds manager Joe Tinker will stay with the West Side team next season and declined a $10,000 bonus. Elsewhere Tinker officially joined Brooklyn after brokered sale, with Chance offering $5,000 reward to Ebbets for the deal. Federal League chief Gilmore dodged confirmation of a three year $46,000 Chicago contract for Tinker while hinting a big-leaguer will lead the Federals.
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Boxing Charge Sparked Over Johnson Johnson Bout
Paris reports the French federation will probe claims the Jack Johnson versus Battling Jim Johnson fight was staged with Battling Jim being Gus Rhodes, Lil Artha’s brother-in-law, a possible double for the fighter. San Francisco bettors favor Gunboat Smith over Arthur Pelkey in the New Year’s bout.
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Arthur Pelkey
Leach Cross Favored Over Bud Anderson for New Year’s Bout
In Los Angeles on December 24, reports say Leach Cross is a strong favorite to win the Vernon New Year’s Day boxing match against Bud Anderson with bookmakers slightly favoring the New Yorker.
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Giants to play 43 games on spring training trip
New York dispatch reports the Giants will schedule forty three games during their spring training tour, despite some players currently on a world trip. Boston dispatch notes Charley Hall of the Red Sox is returned to St Paul AA for outfielder Walter Rehg, with an infielder likely Harold Janvrin also moving to St Paul.
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Chip Repeats K O Over Klaus In Madison Title Bout
George Chip of Madison, Pa., retained the middleweight title by knocking out Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh in the fifth round at Duquesne Garden. Chip dominated every round except the third, achieving a repeat victory in just five rounds.
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Man Bets He Has Enough Then Delays Action
A man believes he has sufficient funds or resources but fails to act, delaying expected steps and worsening behavior compared to his usual conduct.
Convicts Present Gift to Pastor in Dixon Illinois
The Camp Hope convicts of Joliet penitentiary sent Rev. J. W. Whitcomb of the Episcopal Church a dining set made in prison as a Christmas gift. A note said the gift honored the minister’s kindness to prisoners while they worked on road projects near Dixon last summer.
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Williams to wed Miss Ved a Perkins in Goodland
Chicago Dec 24 Cy Williams Chicago Cubs outfielder and Notre Dame graduate is to marry Miss Ved a Perkins a school teacher in Goodland Indiana as a Christmas present.
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Soulful critic finds many shoes that fit metaphor
The piece uses a series of footwear images to illustrate a sensitive soul testing many ideas. It implies personal discernment and fit between belief and expression while exploring self insight and restraint within a reflective tone.
Empress of Japan Rumored Wreck Near Woosung
Winnipeg reports Tuesday morning rumor that a Canadian Pacific passenger liner, possibly the Empress of Japan, has gone down in the Pacific while due at Woosung China. No official confirmation yet. ship’s capacity listed as 150 first class 54 second class 850 steerage and 150 crew.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Woosung
China
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oSo
Gateway City Transfer Company Freight Delivery Ad
Our Freight Delivery Service pledges rapid arrival and attentive monitoring. Call Gateway City Transfer Company at both phones 179 to arrange watchful delivery to any city area.
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Seven Westerners on All American Team
Herman Reed, famed Harper s Weekly football critic, picks an All American team with four Westerners in the starting eleven and three among alternates. Eighteen players are mentioned including Des Jardien at center and Russell at quarterback for Chicago, plus Butler and Craig as regulars. Notre Dame figures with Rockne and Dorais among alternates. Miller of Washington is an alternate back.
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Harper's Weekly
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Chicago
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Russell
Butler
Wisconsin
Craig
Michigan
Rockne
Notre Dame
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Pritchard
Army
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University of Washington Star
Spokane Lights Christmas Tree in City Display
Spokane Municipal Christmas tree fifty feet high was lit Monday night and will glow daily to New Year. Mayor W. H. Hundley served as Santa Claus and handed out gifts to children.
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W. H. Hundley
Santa Claus
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Knapp La Crosse WI
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices six months after December 2 1913 for creditors to present claims against the estate of C T Knapp late of La Crosse City. George Holzhammer appointed administrator. Hearing June 9 1914 at 10 o clock in the Court House La Crosse. Dated December 2 1913. By the Court John Brindley County Judge. W F A C Wolfe Attorneys for Administrator.
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C& Ter Knapp
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George Holzhammer
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