Immigration policy outlined by Canadian minister at Winnipeg banquet
The newly appointed Canadian Interior Minister spoke at a Winnipeg banquet, signaling an aggressive immigration policy. He urged welcoming emigrants from Britain and beyond, praising American settlers in Canada, and pledging to seek desirable newcomers worldwide to boost Canada's population and development under the Union Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rogers
Interior of
Canada
Winnipeg
Department
Interior
Prairie
Borden
Great Republic
England
Ireland
Scotland
What Brought Him
Governor Foss of Massachusetts recounts a clergyman visiting a state prison who meets a prisoner whose face resembles his. The prisoner explains a woman led him to crime, and the parson concludes the man is haunted by “my old woman.”
Does Your Back Ache Kidney Cure Advert Script
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for kidney pain. It features testimonials from John A. Link of Bucyrus Ohio and claims dramatic back and kidney relief after using the product. Also notes age indicators for eggs in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
John A. Link
E. Terry St
Bucyrus
Dean
Doan's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
The Truth About Bluing Talk No 10 Ad
Blurring advice promotes frugality using a dab of blueing in water. Consumers are urged to buy Rey Cross Ball Blue, claiming greater value. Larger bottles promise more savings, pricing around 25 cents, with emphasis on economical laundry results.
New A A U Leader Moves to Reform Central Division
Everett C. Brown after election as president of the central division acts to pursue legislative changes for A A U affairs. A Cincinnati Federation request to manage its own athletic situation while remaining in the central division prompted immediate study by the legislative committee, with findings due at the next general Cincinnati federation meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett C. Brown
Central Division
The
Amateur Athletic Union
A. A. U. Affairs
Central Association
Cincinnati Athletic Federation
Cincinnati
Brown
Cincinnati Federation
Miner Brown to Return for Cubs 1912 Season
Rumor says three fingered veteran Miner Brown will remain with the Chicago Cubs for at least one more year. Despite California investments Brown will rejoin Manager Chance and eyes a final whirl against New York and other leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Efring Moerdeeai Prown
Brown
California
Hein
Brownie
New York
All Star Aggregation Assembled by New York Tribune
An all star baseball nine approved by the New York Tribune includes Cobb in center field for the American entries Schulte in right field Jackson in left field Merkle at first base Collins at second base Wagner at shortstop Baker at third base Thomas at catcher Myers at pitcher Walsh Mathewson Johnson and Alexander listed among the pitchers for the various leagues.
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New York Tribune
Cobb
Detroit
Schulte
Chicago
Jackson
Cleveland
Merkle
New York
Nationals
Collins
Philadelphia Americans
Wagner
Pittsburg Nationals
Baker
Thomas
Myers
New York Nationals
Walsh
Chicago Americans
Mathewson
Johnson
Washington Americans
Alexander
Philadelphia Nationals
Pittsburg Players Pay More Than Any Two Clubs
The Pittsburg club of 1911 spent more money for ball players than any other two clubs. Major league outlays by club include National Pittsburg 46000 Boston 6950 Brooklyn 16980 Philadelphia 8450 St Louis 9750 Cincinnati 21800 New York 10750 Chicago 24780 St Louis 14450 Cleveland 20850 Washington 13909 New York 25000 Boston 25000.
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Pittsburg
National
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
American
Cleveland
Washington
Spectator Notes on Sports Figures and Contenders
A collage of sports gossip and opinions. Mentions Jimmy Callahan stealing bases and a range of figures from boxing to wrestling, including Gotch, Zbyszko, and Samson. Discusses Michigan conference status, aviation and football, and comments by H. H. Hilton on American soldiers and amateur standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Callahan
Garry Hermann
Cub
Mahmout
Chicago
MceLeod
South Dakota
Michigan
Vancouver
Frank Gotch
Eliot
Princeton
Harvard
Frank Gotek
Samson
H. H. Hilton
England
Belmont Stays Loyal to New York Racing Hope
August Belmont, a leading American turfman, vows to stay in New York racing despite many owners sending horses abroad. He believes racing will resume in the Empire State soon, noting that most voters favor racing, especially in major cities where trade increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Belmont
Belmont
Empire State
Ban on Girls Basketball by Sparta Board of Education
The Sparta Wisconsin school board forbids girls high school basketball citing public exhibitions as detrimental to morals. It also weighs bedding football for high schools due to time demands, despite Sparta’s history of strong local football talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sparta
Wis
Many Turfmen Return Home After Foreign Racing Season
Uprooted by New York legislation, American owners and trainers return home as foreign racing winds down. Vanderbilt and Gould lead winners in France with several estates praised as top tier. Duryea, Welsh, McCormick, Taral and Shaw excel abroad, shaping the next season with strong stables and sought after jockeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
W.K. Vanderbilt
Frank J. Gould
France
Herman B. Duryea
Murphy
David Gideon
Gene Leigh
Tom Welsh
J. Ee. Widener
Welsh
Seles
Widener
Germany
Jimmy McCormick
Kaiser Wilhelm
Fred Taral
A. & W. von Weinberg
Sam Darling
George Walker
Willie Shaw
Pittsburg
Phil
Soldierly Bearing Faces in Witness
A fragment shows dialogue about a man described as bearing like a soldier. It mentions a kick aimed at the stomach and a felon blocking with his face, with remarks asking if the subject is a man of military bearing and noting his fondness for “soldier” demeanor.
De Oro Defends Cue Title In Chicago Three-Cushion Beating Wheeler
Alfredo de Oro of Cuba retained his cue crown by winning the third block against George Wheeler in Chicago. De Oro totaled 50 points in 81 innings for 0.700 average over three nights, as Wheeler finished 150 to 109 in the title match. Wheeler peaked on night three with a nine ball run, nearly topping De Oro in a brief stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo de Oro
George Wheeler
Chicago
Wheeler
de Oro
New Park Plan Announced for Millers Club
Minneapolis club owners Mike and Joe Cantilion of the American Association sign a contract for plans to build a $30,000 steel, concrete and tile grand stand at Nicolet Park replacing the old stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers
Mike
Joe Cantilion
Minneapolis American Association
Nicolet Park
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Western
Bluing
Prite
Enres
Browit
New Sark Paper
Sportdom
Hopes OF
NEW York Racing
Yankee Stables
Vanderbilt
Gould
Aids
Pierce
Golden Medical
Nature
W. L Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L.douglas
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Merchant’s
Ball
Arctic
P.1
Mishawaka Woolen Mfg. Co
Mishawaka, Ind
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