Hedges Attacks Federals While Pressuring Ex-St Louis Ams
Robert L. Hedges, president of the St Louis American, met with former teammates Clarence Walker and Yale Sloan in Knoxville to sign contracts for 1914 and push the Federal League toward disbandment. He predicted the Federal League would not open the spring season after a Chicago meeting of league leaders. Hedges also traveled to Chattanooga and Bristol to finalize player negotiations. Will McAllister and Dixie Walker held out for higher salaries.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert L. Hedges
St. Louis
Clarence Walker
Lamestone
Yale Sloan
Madisonville
Walker
Sloan
Hedges
Chicago
Chattanooga
St Louis
Will McAllister
Bristol
Dixie
Rucker Allen and Smith Sign With Ebbetts Brooklyn
Charles H. Ebbetts announced new contracts with Nap Rucker Frank Allen and Red Smith in Atlanta. Rucker and Allen signed for three and two years while Smith agreed to one year with pay increases. Ebbetts predicted the Federal League would die and said Joe Tinker would wear Brooklyn blue in the upcoming season.
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Atlanta, Ga
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn Nationals
Nap Rucker
Frank Allen
Red” Smith
Ebbetts
Hebinger
Chicago Nationals
Brooklyn
Rucker
Allen
Smith
Federal League
Joe Tinker
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promises Quick Relief
An old medical tone advertises Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive remedy to cleanse and stimulate kidneys. It claims to prevent back pain and bladder disorders by flushing kidneys with four ounces of radalis mixed in water daily for a few days, highlighting lithia from natural acids and lemon juice.
Henzy and Shanks to Remain as Senators
Washington Americans manager Griffith and star catcher John Henry confirmed a two year contract with a significant salary increase. Outfielder Howard Shanks also signed for another season keeping the Washington lineup intact.
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Henzy and Shanks
Associated Press
Washington
Griffith
Washington Americans
John Henry
Henry
Howard Shanks
Bodies of aged couple found in burned home
Police believe robbers killed Captain Nicholas Sheppard and his wife, aged 76 and 70, then set their Barnegat Bay house ablaze. Sheppard, a former seaman, owned vessels and valued at about $500,000 with a collection sought by J. P. Morgan. Lack of nearby neighbors is cited as a motive.
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Associated Press
Tuckerton
N. J
Nicholas Sheppard
Barnegat Bay
J. P. Morgan
Shepperd
Loan shark in prison but still in business
New Orleans report states D. H. Tolman, jailed in New York for injury, allegedly operates a money lending ring under a different name. Elmer Perry sues to collect a $35 note. Braud says only $24 cash was received, claims Tolman is misrepresented, and offers $9 as full settlement. Labor Commissioner McGilvray provides legal aid in an anti-loan shark crusade in Louisiana.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
D. H. Tolman
New York
G. Brand
Elmer Perry
Braud
Perry
Tolman
McGilvray
Louisiana
Dangers of a Cold and the C Cha mberl ains Cough Remedy
It warns that colds can lead to serious diseases and urges prompt treatment. The ad promotes C Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for loosening a cold, aiding expectoration and helping the system throw off the illness. Sold by all dealers Van Intwerp Drug Corp. advall the.
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C Chamberlain
van Intwerp Drug Corp
Adv
Hardwood Manufacturers' Association Convention Opens in Memphis
Lumber men from all sections gather in Memphis Tennessee for the Hardwood Manufacturers' Association of the United States two day session. Forenoon features welcomes and reports, afternoon talks on technical subjects, with an evening hotel reception for visitors.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Lawyers Endorse L. D. Gardner for the Bench
Fifty-one members of the Mobile Bar Association endorse L. D. Gardner for Alabama Supreme Court to replace Judge John R. Anderson. The Troy lawyer and chancellor of the southeastern district is praised for qualifications, with Norville R. Leigh coordinating the unani m ous endorsement and forwarding the petition to Governor Emmett O Neal.
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Mobile Bar Association
L. D. Gardner
Supreme Bench of
Alabama
John R. Anderson
Emmett O'Neal
Troy
Gardner
Mobile
Norville R. Leigh
Leigh & Chamberlain
Oldest Mason in World Dies in Danville at 92
Archbold Couper of Danville Ontario died yesterday in his 93rd year after a 76 year membership in the Masons. Initiated in Glasgow Scotland, he was regarded as the oldest Mason worldwide. January brings another influenza season with coughs and bronchitis noted as serious precursors to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a remedy in the piece.
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Danville, Ont
Archbold Couper
Order
Couper
Glasgow
Scotland
Real Tennis Artists Play At Pinehurst
Pinehurst N C January 21 Gristling play in the fourth annual mid winter lawn tennis tournament is forecast from the entry list announced yesterday It includes Robert Baird Canadian title holder T M Hall Toronto Harold MacKinney Rhode Island champion J D P KE Jones former Rhode Island champion Merrill Hall W D Bourne and M Bull Jr of New York.
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Robert Baird
T. M. Hall
Toronto
Harold MacKinney
Rhode Island
J. Dpd KE. Jones
Merrill Hall
W. D. Bourne
M. Bull, Jr
New York
Graham elected president of Tri- State Baseball League
George M. Graham of Philadelphia was chosen as president of the Tri State Baseball League replacing Charles Carpenter who resigned. Club owners agreed the leadership change would benefit the league. The Atlantic City team was moved to Reading.
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Philadelphia
George M. Graham
Tri- State Baseball League
Graham
Charles Carpenter
Atlantic City
Reading
Detroit Signs Two Shortstop and Outfielder to Contract
Detroit officials report the signing of shortstop Owen Bush and outfielder Robert Veach. Both players had received offers from the Federal league and were finalized at the club office.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Owen Bush
Robert Veach
American League Baseball Cr
Federal League
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