German Influence Felt in Athletics Across America
Former Y M C A physical director O J Johnson writes on German physical training. The article notes Frederick Jahn as father of German gymnastics and traces the Turnverein movement and its impact on American schools. It cites the spread of German gymnastic practice, its political reforms, and the large network of societies with thousands of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. &. Johnson
Y. M
Davenport
Frederick Ludwig Jahn
Guts Muth
John
Spies
Turners
America
Lincoln
Ourett
Denial Is Made That Football Is Brutal Urge Need for Trained Men
The NCAA convention heard Dr. George W. Ebler urge keeping untrained players out of football to reduce danger. He cited 1914 deaths mainly among non varsity or high school players and called for mandatory medical exams and strict supervision in practice and games. He argued brutality claims fade when athletes are fit and properly prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
George W. Ebler
University of Wisconsin
Ehler
Collese mInen
Perritt Stays With Pittsburgh Federal Club
St. Louis December 29 report that Polly Perritt will remain with the Pittsburgh Federal League club. A close friend explains a Chicago kidnapping trip was tied to a salary boost and a Cardinals offer. Oakes allegedly arranged Perritt to Chicago with a pledge of higher pay if he joined the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Polly
Perritt
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cardinals
Oakes
T. Oakes
Chicarzo
League
Miller
Perrit
Feds
McGoorty to Meet Murray on Jan. 8 in Milwaukee
Oshkosh Wis fighter Dee McGoorty and Billy Murray of San Francisco have been matched to box ten rounds in Milwaukee on January 8. The bout will be at 160 pounds and staged at three o'clock.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dee
Nddle Mc Goorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Billy Murray
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Back to Grind Whawkeye Casketeers Rally in Iowa City
In Iowa City on December 29, members of the Iowa University basketball team resumed play after a pause. The report notes the team returned to action with renewed energy and focus, aiming to regain form in the current season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whawkeye Casketeers
Iowa City
Iowa University
Y M C A Exhibition Friday Night at Open House
An exhibition in the YMCA gym announced by Physical Director J. I. Farwell for New Year’s night. Scheduled stunts include drills, mat work, a broadsword contest, and performances by Stanley Hudson Harry Hudson Patrick Herget Clyde Rabedeaux and Elmer Bloom with Farwell directing. Public invited to view the display of work from the Turn Verein and YMCA gymnasium veterans. The Iowa City team returned for weekly practice after mid-winter vacation. the state tour was canceled to keep players in condition for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Physical
J. Is. Farwell
Association
Farwell
Stanley Hudson
Harry Hudson
Patrick Herget
Clyde Rabedeaux
Elmer Bloom
Mr. Farwell
Turn Verein
Iowa City
Kent
It's As Good As New Coat Cleaning Ad
It's As Good As New so far as appearance goes when you get an overcoat cleaned and pressed here. We take infinite pains with all our work, cleaning each garment separately and guarding every fabric from injury. Patrons are pleased with thoroughness and moderate charges at our establishment.
Shugrue White Lightweight Title Bout At Madison Square Garden
New York December 29 Charlie White of Chicago and Young Shugrue of New Jersey were set for ten round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden with betting at even money. Both weighed to scale 123 pounds at 6 pm and had recent wins over Freddie Welsh. Most seats sold with reserved prices 3 to 19 dollars and 10,000 fans expected in bleachers tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlie White
Chicago
Young Shugrue
New Jersey
iMadison Square Garden
White
Mann Tariff Bill Opens Campaign for 1916 Election
Republicans introduce in the house a Mann tariff bill creating a five member tariff board to study differences in labor and material costs between the United States and foreign nations. The board will report facts and conditions, may summon witnesses, and protect confidential business information. Democrats oppose it as an overreach to legislate revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Representative Mann
Chicago
Mann
Congress
House
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
United States
House of Congress
Tjis
Iowa Governor Shapes School System Dilemma and Appointments
Des Moines December 29 Governor Clarke works on the annual message for the legislature due as it reconvenes in two weeks. He must name a new public instruction superintendent with candidates A M Deyoe and McClenahan and also consider appointing an insurance commissioner, likely Emory H English. McClenahan backs rural school expansion as stepping stones to higher education, while Deyoe advocates rural schools preparing students for life work rather than college.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Senate
Garner
P. BE. McClenahan
Iowa City
McClenahan
State Board of Education
McClenalan
Deyoe
Cold Wave 10 Follows Blizzard Across Iowa Tonight
Weather Bureau warns of a ten hour snow storm followed by a cold wave that will sweep Iowa tonight. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply after the blizzard, with rail traffic hampered by heavy moisture and ice on telegraph and telephone wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Witel
Iowa
Maritime Losses Rise As War Mines Claim Many Ships
A mid-December report details Scandinavian mine disasters. Sweden losses eight ships and sixty lives, Denmark six vessels and six lives, Norway five vessels and six lives, plus Yoland three vessels and fifteen lives. Total ships lost reach twenty two with near ten million dollars in cargo value. concurrent British losses in four months include fifty four ships valued at 11.4 million with cargo worth 18.8 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockhjalm
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Yoland
London
Liverpool _and
London War Risks Insurance Association
Form Stock Company To Back Rev Sunday
Chicago plan to finance Billy Sunday evangelistic meetings via a stock company. Ministers and church members across West Side denominations will buy stock at 1 per share, aiming to raise 35000 through 35000 shares. Notes may be used for payment, with expectation that meetings will cover costs and stockholders need not meet notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Herald
West Side
Central Y. S. C. A
Billy
Sunday
Meeting of Club 10 Open to Public
The Commercial Club will hold an open meeting next Monday evening with Attorney 2. M. Warner as speaker on the subject World War and Its Social Aspects. He has consented to address the members and friends, promising an interesting and well attended gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. M. Warner
Attorney Warner
Club Session Deferred After Open Event And Smoker
An open event will be followed by a smoker. No club session was held last evening.
Need of bread is felt in Belgium
A Belgian foreign office attache who escaped from Brussels reports life there is not as harsh as in other cities due to the strong American presence. Food prices are steady for those who can buy, but the rationed bread of 300 grams daily is black and indigestible, troublesome for people with weak stomachs, signaling a serious bread shortage affecting the lower classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Mrs Henry Eckhardt Dies After Long Illness at 321 Brook Street
Mrs Henry Eckhardt born Johannah Rustow near Berlin November 19 1848 came to the U S as a child and lived near this city. She died about six o clock this morning at home after a six month illness from a complication of diseases. She leaves husband Henry Eckhardt and five children Charles Henry Albright Ella Eckhardt and others. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Henry Eckhardt
Brook Street
Henry Albright
Sweetland Township
William Scott
76 Township
Ella Eckhardt
Daily Commercial Report to be Editor Next Year
Washington December 29 The government will launch a new newspaper, the Daily Commercial Report, January 2 to promote U S foreign commerce. It will publish cablegrams from attaches and consuls, abstracts of department findings, and the gist of daily commerce activities, replacing the old consular reports. Dr B E Pratt directed the plan with E A Brand reporting on branch office progress and cooperation with merchants and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Daily Commercial Report
Department of Commerce
BE. B. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
A. Brand
Bureau
Bread and blockade woes plague Brussels residents
The author describes scarce bread supplies bound in milk or broth, with regulations producing doughy black bread unsuitable for soaking. He notes rampant intestinal disease among children, fuel shortages as coal is seized by Germans, heavy war taxes, and passport restrictions turning inhabitants into virtual prisoners. The narrative ends with a perilous four day escape toward the Dutch frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Brussels
Muscatine County Medical Society annual gathering at Geneva club
The Muscatine County Medical Society held its annual banquet and meeting at Geneva Golf and Country Club. Dr. C P Howard of the University of Iowa presented a paper on The Diagnosis and Treatment of Articular Rheumatism, followed by a countywide discussion. Officers elected for the coming year were President Dr A J Weaver First vice president F L Appel Second vice president Dr W A Cooling Wilton Secretary treasurer Dr Rodney M Arey Censor Dr B F Eversmeyer. Mr and Mrs William Milder visiting at 922 Lucas Street during the event departed for Lone Tree yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscating County Medical Society
Geneva Golf and County Club
C. P. Howard
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Abrams
A. J. Weaver
F. L. Appel
W. A. Cooling
Wilton
Rodney. M. Arey
B. EF. Eversmeyer
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Q. Jb. Johnson
Pittsburgh Rebels
M’goorty
Murray
J. EB. Parwedg
Luellen’s
Gotham
Battlers
Universities of
Emory H. English
English
Weather Bureau
Princess
William Shay
Ford Sterling
Vivian Martin
Belgium
Germany
East Hill
Uncle Sam
Merce
The
County Society
Geneva Golf and Country Club
William Milder
John Hrinisland
Lucas Street
Lone Tree
Muscatine
State Bank
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady St. Davenport
Laws
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