Head Pilot Talks It Over With Prex in Clinton
Bert Housh, manager of the Clinton Pilots, doubts his Central Association berth next year. A Clinton man may take over as pilot if Housh departs, while talks with President Justice center on franchise duties and possible relocation.
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Christmas Stamps On Sale In Muscatine
The annual Christmas Red Cross stamp drive starts in Muscatine under the Civic society. Children begin canvassing while post office and banks prepare for stamp sales to fund tuberculosis fighting, hospital equipment, and playground projects. Headquarter offices are at Dr Emma Braunworth’s clinic.
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Muscatine
Clyle Society
Plank Signs With Federal League In Gettysburg
Gettysburg Pa December 3 Eddie Plank confirms a federal league contract and says he may join any club He hints at a long term deal but offers no specifics The local sentiment favors Chicago or St Louis as his destination and Plank asserts he will perform well in Federal League play next season
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Gettysburg
Eddie Plank
Goldman
Baltimore
Plank
Chicago
St. Louis
McGraw Opposes Limits on Giants Training Camp
New York December 3 The Giants manager John McGraw will fight a proposed limit on players in major league training camps. Secretary Poster noted McGraw plans to keep fifty or more players in camp at Marlin Texas, with reductions to occur before the team moves north. Officials oppose any policy that hinders McGraw from building a strong squad.
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Lamper McGraw
Father of Eddie McGoorty Dies in Ostkost Wisconsin
John McGoorty of Ostkost Wisconsin aged about 61 died yesterday afternoon from heart failure. He was the father of Eddie McGoorty the middleweight pugilist. He had worked in hotels until about three years ago and followed his son's career closely. Survived by his widow a daughter Ella and three sons John Jr James and Ed.
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Ostkost
Wis
John Me Goorty
Eddie McGoorty
Mc Goorty
Eddie
Ella
John, Jr
James
Former Well Known Fighter Is Killed In Accident
Milwaukee report says Emmet Driscoll, once a notable boxer, was killed when the truck he drove was struck by a passenger train. The engine splitter wreck hurled his body along 125 feet. he fought as a heavyweight for five years and quit boxing two years ago after marrying.
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Dec
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Kore
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Playground program cited for better health and happiness
Society members credit playgrounds with improved attendance, health, discipline, and happiness among children in schools. They note noticeable physical development since installation. Stamps retain a one cent price this year.
Freddie Welsh Clearly Outpointed by Joe Shugrue in 10 Round Fight
New York reports Freddie Welsh the lightweight champion was clearly outpointed by Joe Shugrue of Jersey City in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Welsh appeared below his London era form, likely hampered by a right hand injury, relying mainly on left jabs with limited solid contact.
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Dec
Freddie Welsh
Madison
Quare Gorden
Joe Shugrue
Jersey City
Willie Witchie
London
Taunton
Masa
Trust case continued in federal court for master plumbers
The Sherman anti trust case against thirty six master plumbers from Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and other midwest states was continued in federal court at Des Moines Iowa until February Judge Pollock granted the continuance of the defendants counsel application The case had been set for December 8
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Associated Press
Des Wmlpines
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Middlewest
Pollock
McPherson
Progressive party to continue its organization in 1916
The Progressive National Executive Committee states progressive principles remain permanent and the party will persist into the 1916 presidential campaign. Leaders plan to reconvene the national committee in a year to set dates for a national convention, with Roosevelt and Johnson urged as standard bearers and possible cross‑party endorsements debated.
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Progressive Party
Progressive National Executive Committee
United States
National Committee
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Johnson
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Hiram W. Johnson
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Wilson
Australian Beef Trust Report Dismisses Alarmist Claims
A Melbourne Reuters dispatch reports the Royal Commission's findings discounting alarmist statements about alleged operations of the American beef trust in Australia. The telegram notes the commission's report challenges those assertions and provides clarification on the matter in dispute.
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London
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Reuters
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Australia
East Side Bankers Face Depositors Run After Bank Failures
In New York City the eastern banking district shows widespread panic as foreign born depositors withdraw funds after suspensions. Crowds form outside two banks paying $100 deposits in silver and urging customers to return for the rest next week. Smaller institutions feel the ripple, with uneasy confidence and no clear explanation.
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Associated Press
New York
Abraham
Tull
Kags Danke
Ineav 2 Otelock
Lower East Side
Publisher Gepport Convicted of Conspiracy in Will County Case
Ottawa based Musical Courier publisher William Gepport of New York was found guilty by the Will County court of conspiring to damage the character of John Steger of the Steger and Lone Piano Company. Gepport sentenced to two years in prison and $2000 fine, released on bonds pending appellate review.
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Tjel
Second District
Will County
Efrenit
Wm. Gepport
Gepjart
Lonme Writotarrar
Britain Promises Faster Searches For American Ships
Washington December 3. British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice delivered a note to the State Department stating Great Britain will not unduly delay American ships during contraband searches. He explained non contraband goods may be shipped in vessels with heavier contraband like metals used as ballast, prolonging checks. The U S urged expeditious examinations and noted compensation already paid for detained cargoes if delays are proven.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Great Britain
Cecil Tald
Ryan
Lansing
United States
England
Force Irish papers to quit publication
Dublin dispatch reports Sinn Fein did not appear as publishers refused to print amid authority warnings of treason charges. Police raided the Irish Freedom offices last night and confiscated all copies offered for sale on newsstands as suppression of anti-England, pro-German sentiment literature continues.
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Irelad
London
Sinn Fein
Dean
England
Irish Freedom
Oxford Rhodes scholars volunteer for Belgian relief
American students at Oxford University, eight Rhodes scholars, volunteer for service with the American commission for relief of Belgium. They will be sent to Belgium tomorrow to assist Captain W. F. Lucey in food distribution. Among them are B. Fidelmann of Leland Stanford, C. G. Bowden of Louis, and D. T. Nelson of Mayville.
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Associated Press
Wired London
Oxford: University
Rhodes
Belgium
Beliui
Ww. F.lucey
By. Fidelmann
Leland
Stanford University
Louis
D.T. Nelson
Mayviil Bian
Naval program talks set with Wilson and lawmakers
Chairman Tillman of the Senate naval affairs committee will seek President Wilson Monday to discuss the naval program after talks with Representatives Gardner and Sherley about a congressional review of military preparedness and fortifications funding.
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Wilson
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Tillman
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Gardner
Sherley
School Board Meeting Hinted For Friday Evening
The December session of the Board of Education promises a brief agenda. A 6:50 pm start is likely to allow several directors to attend the dentist-physician banquet at the Geneva Golf and Country Club.
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Geneva Golf and Lgountry Club
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