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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
5
Milwaukee Wis Feb 10 President Wilson told a large audience during his trip that Americans will not stand together in trouble and that those who threaten us have shot their bolt. He praised unity, urged support for democracy, and addressed diverse listeners as he toured the city.
Keoruk Ja Tanubo M. Be Tus tice, president of the Central association, received a letter from a proponent Dubuque business man asking about Dubuque securing a fathernes in the circuit for the coming season. The writer cites a population of 600 and a draw from a large territory, noting no municipal ball park and claiming Dubuque’s inclusion would boost the association’s prosperity and cohesion.
In Louisville on Monday night Stecher of Dodge Nebraska defeated Italian champion John Perilli in straight falls with a body scissors and a bar arm. The first fall came in four minutes and 30 seconds. the second in three minutes and a fraction.
In Galesburg on February 25 and 26 the Northwestern district hosts a school basketball tournament under Knox College supervision. Teams from 23 institutions compete as crowds anticipate an exciting event with doors opened by the organizing committee. The piece also notes discussions on a players representative joining a restructured Baseball Players’ commission and broader labor relations within sports bodies.
J Y Burges of Waterloo Baseball Association forwards a protest to the National Commission challenging M E Justice's authority to vote for the Central Association president at Burlington. The protest argues Justice voting left the league evenly split four to four between Justice and Frank Norton of Burlington. The piece also notes a remark about women and spinster status.
Preeport Feb 1 ManagerCum senes notes ample ball players for Freeport Three-T club. Many wear and MUance of tv. Fire to be obtained on the field with the federal league. Star performers expected. several unknowns and expro players angling for berths.
Philadelphia report says featherweight champion Johons Wilbare outclassed Packey Slammer of New York in a six round fight on Monday in Philadelphia with decisive performance.
Boston, Feb 1 George T Stallings has signed a five year deal with the Boston Nationals new owners to lead the team. His salary is said to surpass any prior contract for a manager or player except possibly J. Dig McGraw of the New York Nationals. The owners headed by Percy D Teachom want Stallings secured for the long term.
A lite schedule for St Band St Peter and Salem Evangelical Church bowling leagues is set for South Park Garden alleys. Teams include Phoenix Nassers Wildfires Starters and Whalers representing St Peters and St Pauls churches. Matches run February 4 to March 7 with various pairings and venues listed.
The South Side church bowling league began its season on Monday night at the Sell Side Garden. The Salient Nado team swept the series against St Paul Safers Firsts. Individual honors went to Charlies Spilker and F W Brinkoetter for top scores.
The St Paul Phoenix and St Paul Wildties are scheduled to meet tonight. Scores from previous games are unclear though totals mentioned include a 3 point item and a 2 point safety reference.
Philip Mitbert and Carl Hageman led a ten game bowling contest at Ten-man's Alleys on South Esehth Street. Several solid scores marked the series with Mitbert and Hageman posting notable figures, while other details remain unclear due to scanning errors.
Vie Bakers suffer two losses and a draw in a rematch against Labor Temple after a Monday night game. Scores include Bakers two, Labor Temple one and another Labor Temple score of five-oh five.
A Evansville Indiana reader reports a six year old girl recovered quickly from croup using Foley's Honey and Tar. He also notes his wife and he have found it the best remedy for bad colds and throat trouble, as advertised by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
A fragmented historical piece reflects a stance that asserts the Great Trusteeship of America and condemns unilateral war power. It quotes President Wilson on liberty and the duty to peace, stressing consent of the people before entering war and condemning a single leader’s authority.
The Russian newspaper Birzhesha Vedomestdy publishes Tehran reports claiming the governor general of Larstan Samson Ere Sultaneh defected to Russian enemies and a new area has formed. A medical ad promises relief for catarrhal deafness, offering a reward for uncured cases, citing Halle’s Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Berlin dispatch via wireless cites the Over Seas Nek agency reporting from September to December, enemy activity and bombardment killed Belgian and French civilians. Seventy four women and children are listed among the dead or wounded. Two dozen more women and one child are noted as casualties in affected areas.
A fragmented clipping mentions titles and figures in a hoarded style with stray names and phrases. Hints of “Gen Patter,” “Stars,” and “The Price Path” appear, but details are unclear and no clear event or outcome is stated.
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