Baseball Scandal Rumors Tap 1917 World Series
El Paso reports Chick Gandil and Swede Risberg claim the White Sox paid Detroit players in 1917 to beat Boston and aid Chicago. The story names Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner era figures, with Commissioner Landis summoning involved players for hearings while Detroit president Navin denies sloughing off games to help the Sox.
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el Paso
Texas
White Sox
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Chick Gandil
Gandil
Chino
Hurley
N. MI
Chicago Boys
Detroit
Risberg
Sox
Bill James
Ty Cobb
Eddie Collins
Schalk
Landis
Collins
Clarence Rowland
Red’ Faber
Donie” Bush
Happy" Felsch
Felsch
Black Sox
Tigers
Boston
Rowland
Lied
Hughie Jennings
Frank Navin
Navin
Murder Crime Raises Urgent Calls for Clues
A terse report outlines a murder case drawing public attention as investigators seek leads. The item notes confusion over what evidence is valid and what is missing, highlighting community concern and a call for information.
Moonshine Mishap and Mayhem in Irvine
A dog drank a pint of mitroglycerin causing an explosion hazard and a short flight of livestock near Lee county. The dog chased a rabbit off a cliff and exploded. A barbed humor tone accompanies crude newspapers jokes and anecdotes from the era.
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Irvine
Lee County
Here
Witty quips and aphorisms on cars love and marriage
A collection of humorous lines about optimism cars and marriage. One speaker jokes about a new car with clock windshield wiper and a radiator cap statue while others poke fun at self pity flattery and alibis.
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Gladys
Gilly
There’s a Day for Dad in This Poem
A humorous poem laments the lack of a dedicated Father’s Day while listing many celebrated days. It contrasts how others have holidays from New Year’s to Christmas and asks for a day to honor fathers, depicting a quiet, solitary father tending the home while family travels.
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Dad
Confession Ties U.S. Marshal Aide to Jury Fix Plot
Chicago report says Leon Tashjian, a long time deputy marshal, confessed to involvement in an attempt to fix the Hoffman Druggan Lake jail conspiracy jury. He named $15,000 as payment for recruiting Joseph Plunkett to join the jury. Plunkett and Thomas Smith faced scrutiny as officials pursued the money trail and possible wider involvement.
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U.S
Chicago
Leon Tashjian
United States
Hoffman-Druggan-Lake
Tashjian
Thomas Smith
Joseph Plunkett
William Plunkett
Peter M. Hoffman
Cook County
Terry Druggan
Frank Lake
Smith
Plunkett
Chicagoan Treppich Dies at 110, Oldest Resident
Reuben Treppich of Chicago died at 110 years old at the Orthodox Jewish Home for Aged where he had lived for six years. He was described as the city’s oldest resident.
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Chicago
Reuben Treppich
Flickering Bulb Restored by Gentle Tap Caution Advised
A damaged description notes that tapping a faulty electric bulb may briefly revive it. The text warns this is usually only a temporary fix and notes instability when bulbs fail or deteriorate.
Influence of Character and Private Energy
A reflective aphorism asserts that private energy shapes public life and that true character sustains unseen cooperates. the text emphasizes quality over quantity and cites grandeur of character acting in darkness to aid those unseen.
Regulations for civilian aviation set by Commerce Department
The Department of Commerce promulgates safety oriented aviation regulations to aid industry growth. The United States will not send a tax expert to the Geneva conference opening January 5 due to timing. President Coolidge supports a $50,000 manganese ore research appropriation urged by Senator Shipstead. Senate committee approves a $71,000,000 good roads program for unemployment and downturn. Ireland plans a new auto tax modeled on the Royal Automobile Club system affecting American cars.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Geneva
Coolidge
Senator Shipstead
Minnesota
Hig
Senate Appropriations Committee
Pepper
Pennsylvania
U.S
Dublin
Royal Automobile Club
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Chrysler
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Twin City Sales
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the House of Service
Roseland District
John J. Vanderaa
Teninga Bros. & Co
Michigan Avenue
Washington Briefs
Atwater-Kent Line
Twin City Sales Dolton, Ill
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