New York Magnates Backer Reported Behind Gaffney
A New York report claims James E. Gaffney purchased the Boston National League franchise with close backing from Charles R. Murphy, linking Murphy to Tammany Hall. Gaffney allegedly provided near 199000 for the deal and is said to own Washington club by funding Clarke Griffith’s purchase of McAlleer’s stake.
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Claira
James E. Gaffney
Charles Murphy
Clarke Griffith
New York
N. Y
Charles R. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Tt Ta
Gaffney
Murphy
Gattney
Washington Club
Clark Grimth
McAlleer
Old Clifton Social Roundup Remains Quiet over Weekend
Albert Kerr of Newport and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brown with children of Letts visited Albert Hank and Eliott Leonard's area. Mrs. H. E. Jones called. William Dean and family also visited in Old Clifton Ia. on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons.
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Joan McNamer
Cotter
Jess Rodruck
Carl Sro
Joe Rodruck
Sheridan
B. F. Shum
J. T. Kinmoth
Johnston Bros. Ly
Hull Bradley
Miss Rema Church
George Kort
Albert Hanks
A. Webmeyer
P. Bretz
H. E. Jones
Lloyd Littrell
Letts
Old Clifton
Albert Kerr
Newport
Louis Brown
Albert Hank
Eliott Leonard's
William Dean
Pennington May Be Kewanee Manager
Keokuk Ia December 22 George Pennington veteran captain and second baseman of the Keokuk club last season was given a personal release option by the Keokuk Baseball Association. It is reported he may exercise the option soon to accept several offers. The Kewanee Association, which released Dr Jay Andrews to St Joseph Mo, is considering Pennington as likely managerial timber.
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Keokuk
George Pennington
Keokuk Baseball Association
Pennington
Sgard
Kewanee Association
Jay Andrews
St. Joseph
Meekuk
Lincoln School Christmas Program Delights Parents and Pupils
A pleasant gathering at Lincoln School featured a Christmas program with decorations of holly and evergreens. Seventh grade performed Pearl's Christmas dialogue while eighth grade and younger pupils sang and acted, exchanging gifts in the afternoon and gifting teachers tokens of appreciation.
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Lincoln School
Christmas Program Planned by All Saints Mission Chapel
All Saints Mission chapel on Park avenue to observe Christmas with a program Tuesday after regular services. Rev Webster Hakey leads the Sunday school in arranging songs recitals solos and other numbers to be performed in Guild Hall. After the program gifts will be exchanged by children and light refreshments served.
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All Saints’ Mission Chapel
Park Avenue
Webster Hakey
Seth
Guildhall
Mission Chapel
Practice Improves Alert Hose Company Members
Running practice is being held regularly by the team members of the Alert Hose Company. The tire and schedule details are not fully readable but the item emphasizes ongoing training and readiness.
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Alert Hose Company
Fire brigade crews sharpen hydrant connections at speed
Firefighters are now able to connect hydrants in five minutes. They avoid water flow until the nozzle end is in place, keeping streets clean. The group plans a holiday break with the next meeting resuming the first Friday in January.
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Nozvie
Jon East
Architect Huston Freed on Parole in Philadelphia
Philadelphia December 22 Joseph W Huston once architect of the state capitol was released on parole after serving six months and 21 days for conspiracy to defraud in the design and construction scheme. The parole followed a recommendation by the prison inspectors. Fred Morgan arrived in the city last evening to spend the holidays with relatives.
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Philadelphia
Joseph VV. Huston
Atate
Huston
Pardon Board
Fred Morgan
Musical Programs At Sunday Services At First Congregational
The First Congregational church offers two Sunday musical programs with Methodist and Presbyterian participation. The 35 voice choir led by PE Lithe performs works including Handel and Verdi, with soloists Rosetta Wagner and Miss Eda Critz among others. The morning union service features the Christmas praise, while the evening includes choral renditions, solos, and instrumental pieces under the direction of church organist Miss Parkins.
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PE Lithe
Jday
Shelley
Wiss Rosetta Wagner
Yma
Handel
Aguem
Gonnod
Vite Cruz
Dudisy Buck
Hymi
Willis
Holy City
Gaul
Florence Kimball-Bloom
Pluto
Eda Critz
George Chase
Julius Schmidt
Brown
Nichol
G. ¥. Rockwell
Elrhausen
St John
Goff
Porter
Charles Null
Bethlemen
Rodney
Ll. M. Grigsby
Mendelsohn
Malgre
Miss Parkins
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Patra
Viel
Dali
Blas
Leysen
Cut Price Shoe Store
New Yorker
Kewanee
Tatus
Guld Hall
Stace Cape Itor
Cholr Ant
Congregational Church
Lso
Ning
Verdi
Shel
Detthof Hardware Co
Havercamp’s Drug Store
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