Long distance hitting leads 1913 American Association
Chicago 1913 season official averages show Riggert of St. Paul with 280 total bases and 12 home runs, Chappelle of Milwaukee top hitter at .349 in 85 games, Reilly of Indianapolis at .837 in 156 games, and Bronkie of Toledo with 49 sacrifices. Also note a separate public notice for bids on a reinforced concrete bridge at Palo Alto crossing Leon Creek in San Antonio with a bid deadline December 23, 1913.
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Chicago
American Association
Chivington
Riggert
St. Paul
Chappelle
Milwaukee
Chicago Americans
Reilly
Indianapolis
Bronkie
Toledo
Commissioners’ Court
Palo Alto
Leon Creek
Terrell Bartlett
Court House
San Antonio
W. H. Howard
Burleson urges government ownership of telegraph and telephones
Postmaster General Burleson transmits a Congress report advocating government control of all means of communication and noting the postal service is self supporting for the first time since 1883. He cites historical precedents, outlines proposed legislation, and details parcel post growth and rail compensation.
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Postal Service
Washington, D. C
Burleson
Congress
Post Office Department
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Government
Post Office
Parcel Post
Parcel Post Service
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An advertisement claims kidneys do not cause backache and promotes St Jacobs Oil as the fast, harmless rub on treatment. It targets lumbago sciatica neuralgia rheumatism sprains and promises immediate relief after application.
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St. Jacobs
Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A vintage remedy touts a pint sized cough cure using sugar syrup and 2½ ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. It claims instant relief within 24 hours, plus slight laxative effect and appetite boost, with a money back guarantee and instructions to obtain Pinex through a local druggist or The Pinex Co. in Indiana.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Fr. Wayne
Ind
Disjointed Clause on Mailing Data Practices
Incomplete OCR fragment notes enabling the department to apply a policy where practicable. The sentence references second class matter and distribution processes but lacks context or full details.
Caucus to Consider Government Ownership of Telegraph Lines
Postmaster General Burleson urges government ownership as outlined in his annual report. A Democratic House caucus in January will decide how to pursue the policy with President Wilson studying the plan and administration support wary of the high costs. Representative Lewis prepared a bill but will defer to an administration measure backed by Chairman Moon on parcel post.
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Burleson
Post Office
Washington, D. C
House
Wilson
Congress
Lewis
Parcel Post
Moon
Parcel Post Committee
Ban on Cannon Crackers Tied to City and State Law
Chief of Police Lancaster announces enforcement of the San Antonio holiday ordinance banning shooting fireworks and warns merchants of a New Thirty first Legislature act imposing a $500 tax on selling cannon crackers. The city prohibits cracker use and the state law restricts sale to taxed vendors. Police orders call for arrest of anyone firing cannon crackers within city limits.
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Lancaster
San Antonio
Editor Cun ningham improves after nose hemorrhage
Nashville report says Sumner A. Cunningham editor of the Confederate Veteran showed improved condition today. No recurrence of the nose hemorrhage occurred during the night.
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Nashville
Tenn
Sumner A. Cunningham
Confederate Veteran
Bootlegger killed in Bonner Springs confrontation
In Bonner Springs Kansas Rolla Harvey an alleged boot legger was killed and two men wounded when a posse surrounded the city hall second floor where Harvey was suspected of running a joint. More than 50 shots were fired during the clash.
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Bonner Springs
Kan
Rolla Harvey
Harvey
Cuticura Said To Cure Infant Eczema On Head
G A Dye of Reedy West Virginia reports his three week old baby was plagued by eczema on the head and face. After eight months of worsening sores and hair loss, the family used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and the child recovered in two months. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a free 32 page Skin Book.
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Reedy
W. Va
G. A. Dye
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Gutzien Aids Will Inspect County Roads
County Judge James R. Davis and commissioners plan a thorough road inspection with the citizens' auxiliary committee to assess flood damage and prioritize work under the road bond issue. The committee includes William Cassin and six others, and will verify road conditions before decisions on extensions and connections. Bonds worth $1,000,000 are to be reviewed by Dillon Thompson & Clay with bids expected around January 15 as the county’s credit eases and commissions remain low.
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James R. Davis
Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee
William Cassin
T. N. Smith
George C. Saur
Alex Joske
Henry L. Halff
J. H. Savage
A. M. Fischer
Davis
Dillon, Thompson & Clay
Matrimonial Bureau Briskly Swindles In Indiana Case
In Indianapolis the Farris family pleaded guilty in federal court to a mail swindle tied to a matrimonial bureau. Louise Farris admitted complicity. her father Martin Warris and mother also faced charges as the scheme lured men with promises of marriage, with letters mailed and threats used to demand money or jewelry. Ora Farris remained arraignment pending.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Martin W. Farris
Princeton
Louise
Ora
A. B. Anderson
Charles W. Miller
Farris
Miller
Minstrel Show Rehearsal Sets Stage For Gunter Hotel
Final rehearsal completed for YMCA minstrel show with 30 men and 30 boys preparing for Thursday 8:15 PM performance at the Gunter Hotel ballroom. Soloists include Aubrey Schofield and Eddie Kuehn with a children’s quartet and end men delivering songs and dances.
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Gunter Hotel
Young Women Suffer Weak Back Plague Promoted Relief
An advertisement at Fischer's Store touts Foley Kidney Pills as quick relief for young women plagued by weak backs nervous spells dull fatigue and bladder issues. The copy stresses the pills ease these conditions and mentions "forming drugs" in the formulation.
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Fischer's
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Chesterfield
Earl & Wilson
Fomby-Jones Company
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Bernard Asner
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Earl McCloud
al Kalenshe
Endman
Ralph
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St. Mary's Street
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