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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

7

Disability Pay Fraternity Seeks Contract Reforms

New York Oct 31 The Baseball Players Fraternity outlined requests to the national commission and arbitration board led by President David L Fultz. Proposals seek full pay during disability, removal of suspension without pay, travel expenses for minor leaguers, and transparent defense exchanges with clubs.

New York Baseball Players’ Fraternity National Commission National Board of Arbitration David L. Fultz National Board Fultz

Release notice challenges minor league player rights

The text discusses a release period and a rule 34 complaint alleging the rule deprives a minor league player of rights and diminishes the value of a release notice. It implies a question of timing and contract leverage in professional baseball transactions.

Bowling high average and next game scheduled

In bowling notes B Begetz leads with a 161 average. The next match features Molberg and A P T against key opponents in the upcoming game.

B. Begetz Molberg

Heffelfinger to Help Yale Prepare for Harvard Princeton

MINNEAPOLIS Oct 31 W W Pudge Heffelfinger former Yale football star will depart for New Haven likely Wednesday to assist in shaping the Elevens for upcoming big clashes with Harvard and Princeton

Minneapolis W. W Pudge) Heffelfinger Yale New Haven Elievelen Harvard Princeton

Pecans Bring Record Price In Luling Sale

Luling Texas on October 31 recorded a quote price of 18 cents per pound for 281 pounds of exceptionally fine pecans. The sale marks a new top rate for local pecan buyers and highlights strong market demand in the region.

Luling Tex

November Rationale Behind Its Name

The passage explains November derives from the Latin word for ninth, reflecting the old calendar when it was the ninth month. It has kept the name despite becoming the eleventh month centuries ago.

Palmyra High Wins in Corn Show and Civic Events

Palmyra Indiana in late October saw Palmyra High School students prize winners in the West Ki corn show with Clyde Young taking second in the under-19 class and Sidney Waters winning four prizes. Community events followed including speeches by Charles Hall on statewide prohibition, L. E. Sellers slated to speak, Lyceum lectures opening November 1 with Jess Pugh company and Col George W Bain, and a program of music, readings, and dramatic pieces. Local backers, vote-getting efforts, opera attendance, Burlington officials, and social notes fill the rest of the page.

Palmyra South River Township Clyde Young Sidney Waters Charles Hall Los Angeles California Todsay George W. Bain Kentucky Bain Bonnie Brooks Miriam Downe Eve Anderson Wells Watson Ginn Booth Tarkington Mr. Ginn Shakespeare Tennyfer Browning Dickens Kipling Palmyra Lyceum W. H. Scott O. G. Sanford H. J. Baker C. E. Leggett M. P. Drummond T. M. Barbee A. J. Thames B. F. Glahn Thad R. Smith S. Sanford John T. White J. T. Bloom W. B. Allen T. A. Rozelle Court House Liberty Township Harold Heinze Quincy Frank Willis Chicago James McKinnay Hannibal Rock Road Women’s Christian Temperance Union D. Thompson

Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Rheumatism Relief

Advertises Sloan's Liniment as fast acting relief for rheumatism and neuralgia after rain exposure, soothing sore joints without rubbing. Promises quick relief for tired muscles, bruises, sprains, and minor injuries in children. urges purchase at the druggist for 25 cents.

Sloan

Kidney Pills Bring Quick Relief, Mrs Gaskill Says

Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana describes severe back ache and shooting pains from urinary trouble. A single box of Foley Kidney Pills provided notable relief and she recommends them. Miller Arthur Drug Co advertises the remedy for backache swollen ankles and rheumatic pains.

J. M. Gaskill Etna Green Ind Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co Adv

E W McConnell Secures Bronx Exposition Concession

E W McConnell of New York City brother to the Orpheum manager has been granted a major concession at the Bronx International Exposition opening May 30. The 25 acre grounds limit space and the concession committee will soon evaluate hundreds of applications. No concessions beyond the large ventures of McConnell and other noted concessionaires have been granted yet.

ER. W. McConnell New York City W. M. McConnell Orpheum New York Bill Board E. W. McConnell

Orpheum Week Opens With Richard Wally and Acts

The Orpheum opens the week with Richard Wally the human billiard table delivering remarkable ball juggling. A college satire sketch On the Veranda draws laughs though a dancer’s costume provokes gasps from the audience. Spike the wonder dog opens the bill and the Shirley girls perform while Eddie and Jay Herman provide a mixed, time-lengthy finale.

Richard Wally Orpheum Spike Wonder Dog Shirley Girls Eddie Herman Jay Herman Midnight Sons

Benson predicts a commercial war after European conflict

In WeeWokla Oklahoma Allan L. Benson Socialist candidate for president warned that a great commercial war will follow the European war. He claimed the money power will use the army to protect its gains and that militarism must be checked or the nation will be at war again in five or six years. Benson spoke for 27 minutes before cutting his address short due to exhaustion.

Weewokla Okla Allan L. Benson Mr. Benson

Close Campaign for Hughes With Rallies in Illinois

Republican women of Illinois plan a final statewide rally day on Saturday November 4 with flying speakers touring each congressional district. The Sixteenth District will stage a special train tour with a dozen meetings including one at Peoria. In Aurora the Elevventh District women will parade, while Rockford hosts a large celebration.

Chicago Republican Women of Illinois Sixteenth Peoria Aurora Rockford

Amusements Empire Hippodrome and Varied Acts

Amusements listed include Empire Hippodrome with Neil O Brien's minstrels on Tuesday night and Nov 15 16. Orpheum Vaudeville shows The Dancing Chickiets, Savoy with Norma Talmadge in The Social Secretary, Gem with Slim Sumnerville in The Winning Punch, Princess featuring Marguerite Clark in Little Lady Eileen, Family presenting The Flying Twins, Belasco with Theda Bara in Her Double Life, Quincy offering The Wrath of Cactus Moore and His Mother's Son, a war drama.

Empire Hippodrome Neil O'Brien Minstrels Orpheum Bijon Savoy Norma Talmadbe Gem Slim Sumnerville Marguerite Clark Eileen Flying Twins Fairbank Belasco Theda Bara Quincy Cactus Mooore

Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Advertises Cold Remedy

Pine-Tar Believes A Cold. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey contains soothing pine forest elements. It helps irritated membranes and antiseptic action loosens phlegm. Breathing improves and a severe cold may break up. For stuffed-up chest or sore throat take a dose and prevent a hacking cough. At your Druggist. 25e-Adv.

Dr. Bell

Empire Hippodrome Night Show Promises New Era

Neil O Brien and Oscar F Hodge present a revamped Empire Hippodrome season with an all new company and repertoire. The Mayhem likely features Eddie Ross Lasses White Charles Griffin Steve Werher Major Nowak Geo Peduzzi and a fresh cast of singers including J Lester Haberkorn James Barardi Earl Holmes Joseph Andre Jonathan Haw Carl Strauss Paul Lalonde and W R Parsly. A noon parade in white silk hats is teased as a standout showpiece.

Neil O'Brien Empire-Hippodrome Oscar F. Hodge O'Brien Mr. O’brien Eddie Ross Lasses White Charles Griffin Steve Werher Major Nowak Geo. F. Peduzzi J. Lester Haberkorn James Barardi Earl Holmes Jos. Andre Jonathan Haw

Hippodrome to Stage Two Night Shows and Matinee

Experience arrives at the Hippodrome for two evening performances on Wednesday and Thursday, November 15 and 16, with a Thursday matinee in the afternoon. The events promise two night shows and a daytime afternon session.

Hippodrome

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Fraternity Maulbetsch Wolverine Michigan Johnny Ripley Labor Temple Association Labor Temple Holtmanni W. Dicks Begetz PF. Merman Wit H. Kruhl W. Lehbrink F. Varmdon C. Lehmier D. Rengstrof W. Hagemann Tel West Ely L. E. Sellers Circuit Court Indianapolis Indiana National Board of Christian Churches Sellers Wilson Gardner Club E.W. M’connell Benson Hughes O’brien Neil O’brien Bijd Coniver Moving Esal Broadway Circus Ufe Fairbanks Marguerite Little Rudolph W. Riggs
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