Signs for three years with Cards
St Louis March 21 Breach Rickey business manager of the St Louis Americans announced a three year contract as president of the St Louis Nationals. His salary is understood to be 12900 a year. Ball of the Americans planned to seek an injunction if Rickey broke his contract. Rickey will also serve as business manager with full control of the Nationals.
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Trophy to High Average
South Side Boat Club Shooting association set a division for the Odell trophy to honor high season average for shooters completing two thirds of the season. The Brown watch trophy goes to those meeting the requirement with the season ending on Thanksgiving Day.
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Glass Captain Lymenstull Leads Club Athletic Night
South Side Boat club Captain Lymenstull held a regular athletic class at the club house on Tuesday night with strong attendance. Favored by growing interest, a large rowers class is expected when shells are on the river. The club is also preparing a children's masquerade for Thursday night, anticipated to be one of the happiest events for local youngsters.
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German gunboat sunk at Tsing-Tao harbor
A German gunboat in the harbor of Tsing-Tao, China, was blown up and sunk according to a Reuter dispatch from Jiong Foong dated March 21.
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Hold Out Hopes for Cincinnati Ball Club
Au gust Herrmann president of the Cincinnati Nationals says a winning team is landing. He praises players working hard for Mathewson after visiting Shreveport training camp. He expects Rouch to sign soon and declares the outfield will be the best in either league.
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Preseason Notes From Minor League Baseball Circuits
Lamars and Walker of the White Sox likely report today for daily workouts ahead of spring training. Johnny Castle and Taat season’s leacher plan early arrivals for pre-season setup in Hannibal and Moline. Quincey and Hannibal schedule several preseason games to entertain fans and gauge teams. Ned Pettigrew moves Plow Boys toward a May 9 opener, with field changes in Moline. Iowa City and Minneapolis squads prep, tracking new recruits and potential track meets with Minnesota. Detroit’s Flannigan shares a tale of arm injury and switch to right-handed pitching, while Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford stir lineup rumors. The Vitt contract dispute colors salaries, and Mathewson pushes military drills for ballplayers amid league debates. Michigan tours the South begin April 7 with Georgia, Sewanee, Vanderbilt games concluding April 14 in Nashville.
Manager Fred Mitchell axes recruit Barney Confrey
Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Nationals has started releasing players. Barney Confrey, a recruited infielder and a find recommended by Larry McLean of Cincinnati, is the first casualty and has been released to the Ver-
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Barney
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Cincinnati
Training Camps Notes Travel Tales and Scores
In Corpus Christi and other sites the narrative blends spring training updates. Ernie Kool remains tight as a drum while the Brownies upset the Texans 9 to 5. Frank Baker starts the home run season with a Yankee practice game. the Cubs win 10 to 9 in Oakland despite a late run. Louisquisto at New Orleans weighs 200 pounds but vows speed for the Indians.
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Ever Hammer to Box Downey in Racine at Catchweights
Ever Hammer a Chicago 185 pounder has been matched to box Bryan Downey welterweight of Columbus Ohio in Racine March 26. They will fight ten rounds at catchweights. Downey’s last win was a close decision over Jack Britten, a welterweight contender. Eddie Santry has lost his bid for a recount in the recent Chicago alderman primary and faces fraud allegations. Charles Risberg, Chicago Americans recruit infielder, is impressing as a top prospect for the majors and is training with the White Sox at their camp.
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Private Bank Law Presented by Thon
A plan to regulate private banks was agreed upon by a substitute house banks and banking committee and will be voted on next Tuesday. Introduced by Representative William G. Thon of Chicago the bill amends capital requirements, exempts pre existing private bankers, and requires compulsory incorporation by July 1 2017 if approved by a referendum.
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Fulton Loses Suit Enjoined From Ring Activity
Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota was barred from boxing under any manager but Mike Collins after a legal action by Collins to enforce a contract. Fulton must pay Collins 900 dollars plus costs. The article also notes a south cotton crop forecast near 1 billion dollars despite lower yield.
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German paper fears new Russian power
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Bez-Hin lookal Anzeiger claiming a Russian revolution victory would remove weakness in the Russo French alliance and fortify the entente. It argues a democratic Russia would force a harmonized peace program and strengthen Germany's eastern frontier against a broader coalition.
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Ohio State Captain Criticizes Social Life Hurting Athletics
Columbus, O March 21 Robert B. Nevin captain of Ohio State Universitys 1917 track team argues social life damages athletic performance He urges discouraging intercollegiate social activity to protect athletic laurels and improve training He contends better gymnasiums are needed to compete with Big Nine rivals and push OSU to western conference success in track and football
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Bowling tourney slows after record week in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan the American Bowling Congress tournament enters a slower phase after three days of record breaking. Top marks came in doubles with Ted Penfold and Joe Rivest pacing at 1 247 in a clean series. J Lehner of Pittsburgh posted the high individual 632 as nine sub 600 scores appeared. Leaders include Birk Brothers Chicago in five man, McCaughan Peachey Indianapolis in doubles, Kalusch Rochester in singles, and Henry Edwards Buffalo atop all events with 1 851. The Lasher Nationals Flyin sit ninth in five man. Next game Painters vs LTA.
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Probate notes in county court outline heirs and estates
Frederick Schiefer Becker's will leaves a life estate to his wife in a Columbus township farm and Camp Point home provided she does not remarry. If she dies or remarries the property goes to other heirs. Perry Crandell estate inventories an 18 acre Lima township tract valued at 1300 and 356 cash. Peter Barden estate lists an undivided one half interest in lot 5 Jonas subdivision of lots 19 47 48 9 in Moulton's addition Quincy with value not stated.
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Quincy
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adv Promotes Health
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative that regulates bowels and relieves congested intestines by removing waste without price. It claims improved health, clear complexion, bright eyes, and a heavy head relief after taking a pill before retiring. Available at druggists.
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Vigilancia Sinks After Torpedo Strike Near Land
Washington dispatch reports General Skinner and London officials receiving the latest official account of the American steamer Vigilancia from Wilmington, Del. The vessel sank March 16 after two torpedoes hit her starboard side, 43 crew aboard, 15 lives lost including Native American citizens, with lifeboats adrift from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. Survivors reached St Mary’s in small boats. one Spaniard was paralyzed. The report notes no other vessels sighted, and the submarine’s nationality unknown. Consul Frost also says missing men from the City of Memphis have arrived in Glasgow.
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Judge McCarl Nullifies Sloniger Will In County Court
In Mendon witnesses testified Mrs. Elizabeth Sloniger was of unsound mind when the will was made. Judge McCarl annulled the will and barred probate. Mrs Emily Williamson obtained permission to sell her late husband Charles Williamson's personal property, valued at 6529 dollars, to cover debts estimated at 12000 dollars.
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Wiliamson
South Jersey Cooperative Declares 100 Percent Stock Dividend
The South Jersey Partners Exchange Cooperative, serving 750 farmers, declares a 100 percent stock dividend. It processed 907 loads of potatoes at 90 cents per bushel, recording $1,087,318 in sales and a net profit of $34,238.
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South Jersey Parters’ Exchange Cooperative Selling Organization
Wanted Boys to Carry Papers in Northeast Town
Help wanted for youth newspaper delivery in the northeast part of town from 4 to 5 30 a m. Applicants must be 14 years old. Apply at the Circulation Department of The Whig.
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Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup for children with a deep hacking cough. It claims soothing pine balsams relieve coughing loosen phlegm heal irritated tissues and urges readers to buy from their druggist at 25 cents.
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