Frank Gotch to be buried Wednesday in Humboldt Iowa
Funeral services for Frank Gotch world wrestling champion will be held Wednesday in Humboldt. Gov. Harding called Gotch a gentleman and friend of clean sports while relatives noted his long career and 41 years of life. Gotch died after a lingering illness and uremic poisoning, leaving a widow a four year old son Robert, a brother Fred, a sister Mrs. Charlie Kurth and his mother Mrs. Amelia Gotch.
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Humboldt
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Alexander Bennett
Salina
Kansas
Gotch
Gov
Harding
Gov. Harding
Tom Jenkins
Bellingham
Wash
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Robert Gotch
Fred Gotch
Charlie Kurth
Amelia Gotch
Brooklyn pitcher joins army amid war loss for club
New York reports that Sherrod Smith, pitcher for the Brooklyn National League club, has enlisted in the army and is stationed at Camp Gordon, Atlanta. Brooklyn has contributed five players to military service, four of whom are pitchers: Smith, Pfeffer, Cadore, and Miljus.
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New York
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Sherrod Smith
Smith
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Brooklyn
Pfeffer
Cadore
Miljus
Janvrin Joins Signal Corps in Boston Enlistment
Harold Janvrin utility infielder for the Boston American League baseball team joined the 30st signal corps at Camp Devens on Monday. His enlistment leaves Larry Gardner and Everett Scott as the only infielders on the team.
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Janvrin
Signal Corps
Boston
Harold Janvrin
30St Signal Corps
Camp Devens
Larry Gardner
Everett Scott
Officers discourage Christmas furloughs for troops
Washington dispatch says commanding officers at camps and cantonments have been instructed to discourage furloughs in large numbers for the Christmas holidays. Secretary Baker denied that furloughs were forbidden, but said they were discouraged due to transportation conditions and potential disruption to training.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Willard Faces Open Challenge For Red Cross Fight
Jess Willard, heavyweight champion, announced he will re enter the prize ring to raise funds for the Red Cross. He will defend his title against any challenger with all proceeds for the Red Cross, preferring a spring open air match and will manage arrangements personally. He travels to Washington to consult on legal showing of fight films with proceeds also for the Red Cross. Mike Collins doubts Willard’s sincerity and cites Fred Fulton’s forfeit offer and possible title claim unless Willard signs by December 20.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Red Cross
Willard
Washington
Department of Justice
Jess
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Collins
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Monnday
Fulton
Collins
Second Court Martial Begins in Houston Riot Case
In San Antonio Texas on December 18 the second court martial of enlisted men from the 24th Infantry Negro regiment began at Fort Sam Houston. Fifteen men from Companies M and I face murder and riotous mutinous charges. Previously thirteen were executed by hanging and forty-one sentenced to life. three others received lighter penalties. Two charges stand: murder and mutiny.
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San Antonio
Texas
24Th Infantry
Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Magnates Set 1918 Start And Rule Changes In A A
Chicago December meeting of American Association club owners approves a May 1 or 2 season start, reduces player limit to sixteen plus manager, favors a shorter 140 game schedule, bans spitball and similar pitches, imposes $25 fines for violations, resumes double umpiring, and tweaks finances and withdrawal safeguards.
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Chicago
American Association
Hickey
Otoners
A. L. Cooper
Kansas City
I W W Sawyer Explains Why He Carried a Gun
Chicago December 18 George V Van derveer general attorney of the Industrial Workers of the World explained how he came to carry a loaded revolver in his hip pocket when entering a federal courtroom to defend 103 members in a long trial. He had been in New York and Washington for ten days and forgot to remove the weapon on his return. He will face a jury.
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Chicago
George V. Vanderveer
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Federal Court
I. W
New York City
Washington
Deposed Portuguese President Escorted to Border
Former Portuguese president Machado, toppled by revolution, is escorted by armed guards to the frontier and sent into exile via Madrid and Paris. American Minister Burch in Lisbon reports. Poverty may stalk a man, but it never blows him up.
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Washington
Machado
Portugal
Madrid
Paris
Burch
Lisbon
Navigation ends for season on the Illinois River
Pittsfield December 18 Navigation has closed for the season on the Illinois river. Heavy stock shipments moved by river boats faced car shortages on the Wabash and Alton lines, with clients in the southern county driving stock to Chicago and Alton road points. County Clerk W S Binns issued marriage licenses to Bartolomew Strebaker, Stephenson Syrele. Public notices follow on local clubs, transfers, and upcoming meetings.
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Pittsfield
Illinois River
Wabash Railroad
Poelnts
Chicago and Alton Road
Wabash
Alton Road
W. S. Binns
Harvey R. Bartolomew
Lottie Strebaker
Naples
Frank D. Stephenson
Louisiana
Misa Beulah Syrele
Griggsville
A. V. Willa
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ella M. Orr
Rose Jr., Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
William Kingery
Milton
F. M. Lewis
Edith Kesterson
Greenfield
Lee Capps
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John N. Clark
R. R. Kimmel
H. P. Hooper
Nellie Dell
Detroit
Wittsfield Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Court House
Opportunity Too Hot When the Worm Turns
A reflective statement links personal ambition with timing, suggesting that even a sudden chance becomes valuable only if one considers broader outcomes. It emphasizes self-interest limits and hints at responding to turning events with awareness.
Uric acid in meat clogs the kidneys ad
A health column warns that daily meat raises uric acid harming kidney function, causing back pains, headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, coated tongue, cloudy urine, and nighttime discomfort. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder weakness.
Today’s films and acts headline across theaters
The bill lists Marin Sais in The Amoei can Girl and The Fringe of Society at Quincy with two reel Sunshine and Belasco presenting Alice Joyce in The Petter ed Woman. Marguerite Clark in The Amazons and Kathleen Clifford in Who is Number One headline Gem and Paramount Family features. A Soldier of the Legion shows at Colonial with Pirpafox and Panto performing a turning double somersault act described as unprecedented on the American stage, amid current war event coverage.
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Quincy
Marin Sais
Belasco
Alice Joyce
Marguerite Clack
Paramount Picture Family
Roy Stewart
Triangle
Savoy
Marguerite Clark
Paramount Picture
Kathleen Clifford
Gem
Billie Rhodes
Strand
George Ovey
Colonial
Soldier of the Legion
Pirpafox
Panto
Crgb
Orpheum Week Offer Includes La Sova and Dancers
At the Orpheum this week a five act bill features La Sova with partner C. Gilmore in a toe dancing act. Bailey and Austin perform a clever Negro act with a horn stayed hotel porter, Harry Rose delivers a feminine toned monologue, The Three Boys juggle and entertain with a trained dog and feats.
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la Sova
C. Gilmore
Bailey
Austin
Harry Rose
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