Chicago Muskies Rally Past U Squad in Narrow Win
Chicago Muskies defeated the University squad 68 to 22 in a fast paced exhibition. Key contributors included Gould Townsley Schaefer and Haxbrook with solid defensive work and sharp shooting. Umpire Dew Jardson presided as fans observed strong hustle and few rough incidents while Chicago's ensemble offense and rebounding secured the decisive result.
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Erforta
Conch Fat Pago
Anslatant Coyeh Paw
Shorty” Des Jurction
Chicago University Busketball Aouad
Muakion Fuuad
Ovening
Votger
Windy City
Notadlgs
Xressivonona
Henley
Wolger
Mike Hualey
Kuard
Muard
Union
Binod Poisoniny
Gould Kuta
Titusbrook
Schaefer
Gould
Schaofer
Bloom
Danbrool Hiondy
Bent
Abolition of Bleachers Proposal in National League
National League owners debated reducing expenses and abolishing bleachers as part of a broader plan to trim costs. They discussed salary cuts, revised World Series rules, and revenue sharing between teams, with a formal proposal to be submitted for approval at a future meeting.
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New York
National’ League
Itho Inagiio
Pravintonei
Chicago basketball team prepares two squads for Rock Island and Peoria games
Chicago University coaches split the squad into two groups for trips to Rock Island and Peoria tonight. Ten in uniform with three more joining at Rock Island and Peoria. Coach Pataga leads one quintet. Dex Jardian heads the other. The Muskies face strong opposition as the Muskies’ coach lauds his team while previewing Monday’s Cheyenne Indian game at the new armory.
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Murkles
Pataga
Roel Ta Land
Pooria
Uyom
Rock Taland
Concharia
Rock Island
Cata
Augustans
Shorty
Dex Jardian
Peoria
Ikow Muskies
Muskisn
Page Inetevantur
Maniker Volgor
No New Teams Coming Season In Central Association
Dec 16 report from Ottumwa notes Central Association members will field teams in 1917 with few signings so far. Directors elected officers to manage 1917 activities and a January 10 meeting will set rosters and prepare for spring. Cities cited include Ottumwa Marshalltown Waterloo Port Dodge Clinton Maquoketa and Muscatine with others expected to join in May.
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Coulur Rapids
Gantral Association
C. A
Daninlk
Clagg
Wbsolace
Cada Rapite
Tha Xeasant
Eninelty
Letts Team Defeats Rock Island Lineup
In a December contest, Letts Team defeated Rock Island 22 to 1? 20 to 1 in Letts. The lineup lists Collins Hildebrand Robertson Tabor Darilg etc. The summary shows scoring by Collins Hildebrand and Robertson with Tabor and Company contributing points.
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LETTS
Rock Island
Barvica Losta
Sioma
Rock Island Jontrald
Slong
Sland
Fcollins
Veesedsse
Dwompoy Lieberknecht
Eee
Darilg
Didebrand
Morris Robertson
Collins @ Hildebrand
Robartson
K. Tabor
Company
Daving
Tabor
Roa Throwk
Compaoy
Noferoo
Fred Lisherknesht
Wilton Defeats Muscatine in Tight High School Battle
Wilton edged Muscatine 18 to 17 at halftime before rallying to lead late, with captain La Mont converting five free throws. Muscatine shooters Shaffner and Funek were the only others to score for their team as Wilton pulled off a comeback victory in a hard fought game.
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Journal
Wilton
Muscatina High
Muscatine
Shaffner
Funuk
Musky
Funek
la Mont
Beven
Ned
Mosca
Wunck
Sehroader Mitman
Christinor LinMont
Erie Geeee
Nolty Shoffmar
Norton Kettlelanmp
Munylo
Tinker May Again Become Shortstop
Chlenko hints at Joe Tinker reclaiming shortstop duties as talks swirl over Columbus ownership and a possible sale. Rumors say Mitchell seeks managerial post and Columba owners consider sale. Chicago Nationals framed in reorganization chatter amid baseball shifts and rival schemes.
Pitcher Demaree May Become a Cub
Chicago reports a possible deal to bring Domaree Demaree of the Philadelphia Nationals to the Cubs next season. Negotiations have progressed since President Wrexhman’s New York visit for NL matters, with talks involving Jimmy Lavender and Pat Moran in conflict over other pitching assets. A trade arrangement may still shift as Weoghman seeks to arrange the best fit for the Chicago rotation.
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Thorn
al Memnurae
Softbull
Philadelphia Nationals
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Savetal
Wrexhman
New York
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Philiick
Ward
Weoghman
Awip
Jimmy Lavender
Pat Moran
Anita
Dom Aree
Central Association to Hold Annual Meeting in Cedar Rapids
Announcement says the Central Association plans its annual meeting in Cedar Rapids on January 10 with local representatives expected. Key agenda includes selecting a president and vote on proxy rights, with President Jaxtica rumored to oppose certain advice and methods amid ongoing controversy in the central circuit.
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Cedar Rapida
Tras
Elronit
Two Die In Oil Tank Explosion At Woodriver Illinois
An explosion at the Standard Oil refinery in Wood River Illinois killed two workers and injured several others. Fire quickly followed the blast, threatening adjacent tankage as six workers escaped before the second building caught fire. The blast was felt as far as sixteen miles away.
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Associated
Prowg Tyuanod
Woodriver
Ill
Dee
Standard OM Company
Century Old Muscatine Clock On Display In Erb Family
A century old clock, weighing about seventy five pounds, with a forged brass movement and walnut case, remains in the Erb family. It has hung in various rooms since 1800, now at 612 Want Sixth Street, and is expected to chime for another century. The clock, built for Christian Erb of Harreldsburg, Pennsylvan ia, was brought to Muscatine by relatives after the death of his wife and son. It runs on a 10 day winding and keeps lunar and solar time, with a pulsed hour strike audible for miles. Swan’s Jewelry Store advertises a sale with a discount on all items.
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Mi.ducot
Wort Fourth Street
Wales
Manna
Wolgutx
Thay
Gotham Snowstorm Hits City With Half Million Cost
A severe snowstorm cripples New York City, estimated to cost about $600000 in damages and cleanup. A foot of snow falls, street department crews work for days to remove it, marking the heaviest storm since past major events. Boston also reports heavy snow with notable accumulation and disruptions.
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New York
New York City
Streel
Army transport Sumner abanDoned by crew near Barnegat
The United States army transport Sumner grounded off Barnegat, New Jersey, en route from Colon to New York. Parts of the crew abandoned ship early today as heavy seas battered the vessel. Pumps and wiring were put out of commission after the hull leaked, prompting a request for boats to remove those remaining aboard.
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New York
United States
Sumner
Durnegat
Ned
Colon
Barnegat
L Fobonta
Aldermen to be Tried in Local Scandal
Davenport officials face grand jury after death by suicide of Susumiha tied to a graft scheme. He allegedly offered council members 260 to steer a deal for an old works site and city house. A city committee investigated the scandal while bank directors blocked a split deal.
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Davenport
Oacar L. Suvomihl
Thuy
I -Council
Aldoremon
J. C. Proostier
William Moalier
Boynald
Sugemih
Tingel
Town National Bank
Suuombi
Mledarmon
Susemhi
Counci
Ranien
Fire at Liewelyn Iron Works Causes Massive Loss
A December 16 fire at the Liewelyn Iron Works in Los Angeles caused disruption and estimated losses over 600000. Investigators probe whether the blaze was accidental or an act of dynamite connected to the 1910 plant bombing linked to John J. McNamara, once secretary-treasurer of the Iron Workers union, now jailed in San Quentin.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Miro
Liewelyn Iron Works
Sioux City Man Found Guilty in Killing by Motor Car
A wealthy Sioux City resident, Dora Salner, was found guilty of manslaughter by a district court grand jury in the death of Vernon Front, 24, who was struck by a motorcar on October 3, 191k. The verdict follows the auto mishap case pursued through the district court.
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Sioux City
Theeedora’ Salner
Vernon Front
Alleged Bad Checks Arrest Brings Suspect to Town
Police report W B Hoagh, alias Hough, was captured near Eagle River Michigan after a pursuit across northern states. He is accused of passing multiple worthless checks in South Muscatine during November and December. Authorities plan to transfer him to Town uta for prosecution, with no extradition papers required. Souvenir Sycoun at Swan's jewelry store.
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Eagle River
Michigan
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Hough
Hin
James Willinga
South Muscatine
Heagh
Toborg Bros
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Romain & Lighbe
Maout Ne
Chin City
Shebli Tt
Whey
Lange Elected Leaders At Dental Society Meeting
At a meeting of the Muxcating Dental Society held at Hotel Musee tino, officers were elected for the coming year. Lange was named president with Dr. Secreaturystronmirer as secretary, Dr. George R. Howe as censor committee chairman, and H. W Lange and J. J. Bomba on the committee. The session included a banquet and a Ladies' Chanter Rings promotion from Swan's Jewelry Store.
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Musee Tino
Pr. Secreaturystronmirer
bDt
Uiglund
George R. Howe
H.W Lange
Bomba
Swan's Jewelry Store
Remains of Mrs Klebe Interred After Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs Ann Klebe were held at her home on Wee Grant Street Thursday afternoon. The Rev William Sargaintor of the German Evangelical Church officiated. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Christ Danz Rudolph Dackdelow William Daidelow Christ Kropp Fred Kindler Albert Fraymark.
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Wee Grant Street
O'Vtock
William Sargaintor
German Evangelical Church
Wakmuda
Greenwood
Chria Danz
Rudolph Dacdelow
Willian Diedelow
Chria Kropp
Fred Kindler
Albert Fraymark
New County Officials Scheduled For January Second
Auditor Fred Johnston and supervisors W C G Addleman and A N Anderson will take office January 2. The county board, led by Republicans, will feature voting incumbents Walton Johnson Wiley Upton King and King returning, with Johnston succeeding Shoemaker and Addleman Anderson replacing Philps and Mater.
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Mixcntine County
Court House
W. 2
South America Subject to Be Discussed at Local Church
Dr Paul F Peck of Grinnell will lecture at First Congregational Church next month on Curious Phases of South American Life. Rev A G Graver announced Peck, head of history at Tawacallese, has long studied South American culture and history. Peck is slated to speak Sunday afternoon during the vesper service at the church.
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Paul F. Peck
Jawa College
Grinnell
A. G. Graver
Peck
Tawacallese
South America
Ho Han
Pr. Peck
de. Perkin
Firat
Exposure Victim 18 Buried Today
Funeral services for Henry Reynolds who died of exposure near Coppeyas Creek were conducted at his father’s home on Blanchard Island. The Rev Webster Halcex of Trinity Episcopal Church presided at 10 o’clock. Interment followed at Elizac cemetery in Mitmote.
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Henry Reynolds
Coppeyas Creek
Blanchard'y Idland
Webster. Halcex
Trinity Bpiscop
Klaety
Night School Enrollment Surges at Local Meeting
A school meeting at Use Night School reported a large rise in enrollment for the aliens night class. Seven Russians two Dutch and two Germanic men joined, with Rev. Georga WN Menschenballe directing instruction. Growth expected through winter.
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Use Nigh School
Clark
Clever Monbera
Georga WN
Menschenballe
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