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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

5

Ohio Squad Extends Tour With All-Ohio Quintet

Glenn H. Davis leads the All-Ohio basketball team in a tour touching Indiana Illinois Town and Pennsylvania. The squad opens against Muskegon at the new armory tonight and tomorrow, after recent wins including a doubleheader over Lima Cadets and a victory over the church league leaders. Attendance at upcoming games is expected to approach Minsky-Rockford levels.

Glenn H. Davis New Armory Middle West Fluckeyo Manaser George Volger Jochl Ohio Bows Davis Clarkian All-Stars Lima Cadets Thes Ima Gnamex Davis

Davenport Blue Sox Western League Franchise Outlook

President Gehring and I.C. Zohrung discuss Davenport potential Western League bid. Letter from Davenport Blue Sox secretary Jamon Hayes outlines owners’ view, with Isbell possibly in, Pueblo, and Jones deciding whether Davenport stays in Denver. Meeting to settle the Western league prospect planned.

Davenport Jamon’ T. Hayes Davenport Blue Sox Dravenpart I. C. Zohrung Isbell Wichtta Savage Pueblo Denver Mr. Jones Itt Jones Donver

Professioned Mootball League Planned in Minnesota

Ten tentative plans are being made for a professional football league in Minnesota with teams in Minneapolis St Paul Duluth and the Iron Range cities. The sport has been the leading Sunday attraction for five years but has been played independently. An eight club circuit would be formed with a drafted schedule.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota St. Paul Duluth Tron Range

Cubs Lineup to Witness Shifts in Trade Talks

Chicago December 28 The Cubs plan a reconstruction next week with President Weeghman traveling to Cincinnati to attend the National Commission meeting. Manager Mitchell is to be present as trades with a National League team are discussed. The Cubs aim to add a star catcher, a sturdy outfielder, and a competent shortstop, with catcher Snyder of St. Louis among potential targets. Training dates for the White Sox also set with Texas league games in March across Houston Dallas and Fort Worth as both divisions tour.

Chicago Cubs Weerhman Cincinnati National Commission Mitchell Weeghmain Cincinnat Weeghman North Side Mitchall Mitchall Doalies Cuatchor Snyder St. Louia Hugelnsa Cardinals Wren Magnatos Comlakay White Sox Excollilor Springs Crabiner Sox Houston Wex Dallas Fort Worth Texas

Clubs May Change Ownership Before 1917 Season

Three National League clubs Dodgers Pirates and Cardinals may change owners as talks intensify. Interest centers on Robins Westies syndicates and potential investors from Brooklyn Pittsburgh and St Louis, with fear of player contract strikes and Baltimore Federal scrutiny influencing decisions.

New York N. Ys. de Dodgers Pirates Cardinals Robins Westies James J. Gaffney Braves Ebbetsa Brooklyn Pittsburgh Baltimore Federals Wathen HW. Wathen Louisville Club American Association St Louis Tolen Hathaway Britton Indy Britton Tila Senho Barney Dreyfuns

Salvation Army Christmas program delightfully held

Local Salvation Army headquarters hosted a Christmas program for about fifty Sunday School children. Santa and his wife handed out candy and oranges from a central Christmas tree, with each child receiving two gifts including a book and toys. Businessmen and local stores donated generously, including F.W. Woolworth, Lagomarcino, and A J Naldig, aiding the city’s poor.

Salvation Army Army Santa Clara Wan Santa Northland Larson German Baptist Church FF. Ww. Woolworth Company Lagomarcino Grape Company Naval

Inaugural Plan Moves Outside Capitol at Coliseum

State inaugurations may shift to the Coliseum in Des Moines for the first time, with January 11 slated. Crowds from across Iowa and out of state are expected as the ceremony outgrows the House chamber, with a band and decorations planned to accommodate all attendees. An ad for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy appears in the notice section.

State House Enno Harding Sioux City Iowa

December fire losses surpass one million dollars estimate

State Fire Marshal Ole O Roe estimated December fire losses will exceed 1,000,000 with year linked totals near 690,000. Noting costly incidents at Cedar Rapids Osage Otosa Creston and Onecola the report ties heavy heating fires to extreme cold and aging furnaces and stoves.

Towa Ole O. Roe Cedar Rapida Oslatoosa Creston Onecola Jos Olo O. Roo Hmit

Nichols-Truax Nuptials At Nichols Home

Ja Nichols and Dr Marl Truax wed in Nichols at the bride's home with Rev Harvey J Butler officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s wedding march as guests, mostly relatives, attended a three course dinner. The bride, a Nichol high school and Cedar Falls Colleges graduate, taught in Sac City. The groom, a Sac City graduate, has a medical practice there. The couple left for home at 2:45 pm aboard the train amid good wishes. Also announced is a R A M Special convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 for work in the Past and M M degrees tomorrow night.

Ournt Nichols Mins Verna Malota Carl Marl R. Trunx Lane City Brida Carl Perviea Harvey J. Butler Methodist Episcopal Church Nichol West Liberty Colleage Cedar Falls Pubdue School Sac City Iowa Truax Waar Methodist Apiscopal Sunday School Een T Dr Truax Lows City

Gophers Poised For Strong Season In Big Nine Race

Minneapolis December 28 Prospects of a strong Minnesota basketball season are bright with the return of Stucdevold once named to the all Western squad two years ago Captain Douglas leads the early games and is a noted feature alongside a strengthened squad expected to bid for the Big Nine title.

Minneapolis Minn Dac University of Minnesota Gophers Stucdevold Douglas

Indiana University to Build Concrete Arena Stadium

Bloomington announces plans for a concrete arena seating over 10,000 at Indiana University. Project cost around 56000 dollars with athletic director J. O. Strehm and appointees George M. Cook Harry M. Scholler Frank L. Jones and Ralph V. Stollitt named to oversee the stadium plan. They aim to study ideas from western universities.

Caraogiaiog Bloomington Ind Indiana University J. O. Strehm George M. Cook Indianapolis Harry M. Scholler Crawfordville Frank L. Jones Ralph V. Stollitt Minmni

The Orpheum Presents The Girl Without a Chance at Christmas

Chicago press reports Robert Sherman, Chicago theatrical producer, brings The Girl Without a Chance to the Orpheum for Sunday December 2 with matinee and night. The show gains praise nationwide for its moral message and scenic production. Also Universal’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, with over 900 scenes and 2000 actors, opens for three days starting next Thursday. Over 4,000 applications flood Governor elect Lowden’s office, with about 600 appointments planned, possibly halved if board consolidation passes.

Orpheum Robert Sherman Chicago West Mr. Sherman Plnay Orpheum Theatre Sherman Universal Fim Company Jules Verne Orpheum ‘Theatre Williamson Frank C. Lowden Colonel Lowden

Public Hearings Set On Webb Bill And Rail Issues

Washington Dec 28 Chairman Newlands of the Senate Commerce Committee announced a public hearing January 5 on the Webb bill allowing American firms to form joint selling agencies and a session January 2 on the rail measure.

Washington, D. C Newlands Senaton Bey State Commerce Commission

Road legislation urged by Wilson to supplement Adams Inn

President Wilson proposes new road legislation intended to bolster the Adams Inn project. The plan seeks to extend funding and regulations to improve highway travel and related infrastructure, aiming to support commerce and regional development.

Wilson

Butler Brothers Distribute Bonuses This Month

Butler Brothers today announced bonuses for employees, highlighting increases in monthly pay. The Chicago based firm reported the month’s pay bonus amid corporate adjustments and labor market conditions.

Chicago Wee Butler Brothers

Tinker Sees Third Base as Easiest for Columbus

Joseph B. Tinker, purchaser of the Columbus club, says third base will be the easiest position next season. He believes he is slow for short, his former position, and plans to stick to third in Columbus due to perceived softer defense.

Associated Proos Chicago Joseph B. Tinker Columbus Club American Association Thenfield Columbus Chicago Nationals Maker

Fournier Seeks Chicago Americans Outfield Post

Jacques Fournier, first baseman for the Chicago Americans, asks manager Rowland for a chance in right field next season. Contenders for the outfield include John Collins, Eddie Murphy, and Nemo Seibold.

Hasbrook Associated. Press Chicago Jacques Fournier Chicago Americans Rowland John Collins Eddie Murphy Nemo Seibold

Equal payout to 4500 workers totals 450000 dollars

A newspaper notice states a firm will pay each of its 4500 employees a month's salary, totaling 450000 dollars. The item references reading the Journal at 10 cents weekly as part of the periodical activity.

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