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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1915

Page

8

Peace treaty ends major baseball war. two clubs switch hands

Cincinnati dispatch reports a peace accord between the Federal league and organized baseball ending a bitter conflict. Charles Weeghman will buy the Chicago National league club, Phil Bail’s group takes the St Louis American league team, and all Federal league players gain immunity and reinstatement.

Cincinnati Ohio Federal League Charles Weeghman Charles Platt Phil Bail St. Louis Orpendtech Baseball Podlorad Leggue Bie Buffalo International League International League Baltimore Park Baltimore Jack Dunn Richmond Barrow Dunn August Herrmann National Commission John K. Tener National League B. B. Johnson The American League James A. Gilmore Charles Weezhman Chicago Federal Tengue Phave Scare Camade Ollaibte Teophira Penderals Charles Weestman Eall Taft Philip Rat St Club Ward Brooklyn Roim Burses A. Age Costirmed Ail Allcraits Charles Pederals St Louis Wil Louis American League

Pion William Hoppe and Other Champions Named

New York figures dominate a list of billiard and shooting champions including three-cushion title holder William Hoppe and Alfred De Oro, pool champions Benny Allen and Joseph Mayer, amateur balkline champ, J Howard Shoemaker, Trap Shooting Grand American winner L B Clarke, and national amateur C H Newcomb with high professional average Lester German from Aberdeen Maryland.

Pion William Hoppe New York Alfred de Oro Benny Allen Kansas City Joseph Mayer Philadelphia J. Howard Shoemaker L. B. Clarke Chicago C. H. Newcomb Lester German Aberdeen

Championship Swim Application Filed for Honolulu National

New York Dec 22 application to hold a 100 yard outdoor national championship swim in Honolulu harbor next July was filed with Secretary Rubien of the Amateur Athletic Union by Lorrin Andrews, secretary of the Hawaiian Association of the A A U.

New York Honolulu Harbor Rubien The Amateur Athletic Union Lorrin Andrews Hawaiian Association

Hippodrome to Show Major Pictures This Season

The Empire Hippodrome announces a December schedule with Stop Thief and The Vendetta, followed by The Birth of a Nation and The Shepherd of the Hills in matinee and evening showings through December 29 and January 2. The Birth of a Nation will be presented as a major standard attraction with a traveling company of about forty, full stage crew, extra baggage cars, a complete orchestra, and synchronized musical score.

Hoyams & McIntyre Hippodrome Mary Ryan Harry Mestayver Marie Correlli Iew

1915 Baseball and Sports Champions Snapshot

A rundown of 1915 leaders across sports including national and league champions in baseball, billiards, golf, tennis, and bowling. Notable names include Ty Cobb of Detroit as American league batsman champion and Larry Doyle of New York as National league batsman champion, with list items for Federal League, doubles and women's events, and amateur golf champion Robert D Gardier.

Reston Red Sox Jeaeus Chmpions Philadelphia Magnates International Baseball League New York

Sloan's Liniment Promises Rapid Sciatic Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast fix for sciatic nerve pain and aches. It claims deep penetration to the pain seat, easing rheumatism, lumbago, sore throat, sprains, bruises, neuralgia, and headaches. Available at all druggists.

Sloan

Quit Meat If Your Kidneys Act Badly

A vintage medical ad copy urges readers to drink four ounces of red Salts daily to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims the effervescent drink neutralizes urinary acids, easing back pains, night-time urination, headaches, and rheumatic complaints. It presents the product as inexpensive and safe for long-term use.

Whose Little Girl Are You Closes La Salle Run

At the Orpheum the La Salle musical comedy Whose Little Girl Are You closes Sunday. A Mark Swan and Boyle Woolfolk piece, this musical farce hinges on action rather than music with a mother and daughter in love with a son and father, creating a whirlwind of complications before the couples finally pair off in the last act.

la Salle Mark Swan Boyle Woolfolk

Probate notes in county court report

Judge McCarl appointed George Grany as unpaid probation officer to assist Thomas Nolan. In Myrtle L. Shinn estate the Plainville land valued at 700 dollars and household goods at unknown value. Lee Sorele conservator receipts 1254.82 disbursements 52170. Lu cinda Warsdell estate records north half of NE quarter section 27 Gilmer township and NW quarter of NW quarter section 10 with cash in bank 4 dollars.

McCarl George Grany Thomas Nolan Myrtle L. Shinn Plainville Lee Sorele E. E. Sorele Lucinda Warsdell Gilmer Township

Inventory of Daniels estate filed in county court

The estate of Thos C Daniels lists the north half of lot five block eight original Perry Ill and a one ninth interest in lands of P J Daniels deceased. The parcels include sections 18 in Richfield and sections 13 in Payson Adams county with various quarters and parts described.

Thos. C. Daniels Perry Ill P. J. Daniels Richfield Nouthwest Payson Pawson Acs Pdveon Adams County

Solemn Mass in Sistine Chapel Honors Benedict XV

A high mass of thanksgiving was held in the Sistine chapel in Rome to mark the anniversary of Pope Benedict XVs coronation on September 6 last year. The ceremony featured the pontiff, cardinals, and other church dignitaries in ceremonial robes. All festivities observed a restrained tone with no rejoicing.

Vatican Rome Sistine Chapel Benedict XV

Pledges Amid War Era Pope Calls for Reverent Observance

A passage notes that customary anniversary celebrations were abandoned to honor the Pope's wish for rejoicing in the midst of widespread European sorrow caused by the war, reflecting a tone of restrained public sentiment during hardship.

Europe

Citrolax Best Laxative For Constipation Review

Citrolax helps constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It stops a sick headache and provides a thorough flush with no pain or nausea. Keeps the system cleansed sweet and wholesome. R H Weihecht Salt Lake City Utah says it is the best laxative he ever used with no griping or aftereffects. Miller Arthur Drug Co.

R. H. Weihecht Salt Lake City Utah Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Investigation Closed on Labor's National Peace Council Probe

New York December 21 federal grand jury inquiry into Labor's National Peace Council funded by Franz Von Rintelen to foment munition factory strikes effectively ended today.

New York Federal Grand Jury Labor National Peace Council U.S Marshall Franz von Rintelen

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