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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
7
Novel fragment presents a surreal dialogue about robbers teachers and burning candles. Names appear as H. SJ. Carrigan and Salt Lake City Utah in a jumble of letters and phrases. The tone mimics a street satire with disjointed street references.
The Associated Press reports imminent legal battles between organized and outlaw baseball over player rights. Ward Miller, King Cole, and William Killifer figure in injunctions, damages, and contract disputes as Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York clubs navigate Federal League claims. Rumors link Cleveland pitchers Falkenburg Blanding and Kahler with Federal officials amid tense league signaling. Ban Johnson of the American League hints at a major announcement.
In New York on January 27 the National and American Leagues plan a dinner to welcome the world visitors. Chicago fans aim to charter a train to meet players on arrival. In Minneapolis contracts were signed by Otis Clymer James Williams David Altizer and Wade Kilifer joining the Minneapolis Urban Association Baseball Club. Cleveland reports Little Nemo Leibold of the Naps has signed a 1914 deal amid Federal League talk. Indianapolis sees grandstands work start as Mayor Bell breaks ground for Federal League construction.
In Natchitoches Louisiana on January 26 13 year old John G Clarke Jr shot and killed his father at their home to protect his mother and siblings. Police testimology records show Clark seized a revolver and fired after his father threatened others in the household. Mrs Clark reportedly fled as chaos followed.
An Associated Press report records a panic during a show on a plantation near Surabaya Dutch East Indies. A fire caused a stampede killing seventy five people including eighteen children sixteen women and one man among the dead.
Ben Sayers, a prominent figure in British golf for over forty years, plans a visit to the United States in May or June. He will first travel to Philadelphia to see his son George, who arrived in America last summer, and may conduct exhibitions before possibly touring the West.
Four gunmen in Sing Sing’s death house, including “Lefty Louie” Rosenberg and “Gyp the Blood,” crumble awaiting the appeal decision on the Rosenthal murder. Becker fares better, with a superstition claiming he will win a new trial.
In Boston harbor the fishing schooner Olive F. Hutchins sank after being struck by the steamer George A. Hibbard. Captain Merton P. Hutchins and five crew fled to the steamer deck while eleven others escaped in dories and were rescued.
Ronaoke Virginia Jan 27 construction of the National Home of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Bedford City will commence this week. The home costing 260000 dollars will include eight buildings six dormitories an administration building and a hospital to serve Elks and their families.
Nashville officials prohibition on presenting Leopard's Spots follows appeals from the Negro Board of Trade and denominational institutions. Promoters are to be heard today by the city commission. The play has been banned previously only in Florence Alabama in the South.
London reports Cunard American and White Star lines cut eastbound fares by four dollars and westbound fares by 2.59 dollars effective to align with Hamburg American line cut rates. The changes aim to attract eastbound and westbound travelers amid pricing competition.
An Old Gentle Laxative Promotes Natural Action on Stomach and Liver. Stimulates and Regulates Bowels, Tones the System. Price About 25 Cents. Sold by Abe a ot & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
Massachusetts lawmakers reveal seven former professional boxers at a hearing on boxing exhibition regulations. Representative Sullivan cites boxing as citizenship training and quips about when boxing becomes fighting. Representative Sheehan notes his three championships and comments on boxing building self-reliance and morals.
American sprinter George L. Parker won the 220 yard and 440 yard championships with times of 22 1 2 and 51 2 5 seconds. James Powers of Boston A A took the mile in 4 minutes 25 4 5 seconds. The pole vault title was shared by Ruie Templeton of the Olympic club and Mr Blake of Victoria at eleven feet. Members of the American team prepare for international meets to be held the next two Saturdays.
Chicago January 27 President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals announced Ward Miller the outfielder who jumped from the Cubs to the St Louis Federals would be enjoined from playing with the latter in Illinois if the courts favor the suit. He said a damages suit might follow. Arthur Lang the Chicago semipro pitcher signed by Manager Tinker of the Chicago Federals. Federal league officials said they had not seen Blanding Falkenberg or Kahler of the Cleveland staff who were reported to have come to consider offers.
Hannes Kolehmainen and Abel Kiviat of the Irish American Athletic Club were indefinitely suspended by the Amateur Athletic Union registration committee after a two minute two man race ended in a dead heat. They were ordered to appear before the committee in February to explain the poor showing.
In Temple Texas May 10 1910 death by own action case over Edward W Burbank estate valued at $100000 Louisiana properties decided in favor of Mrs Josephine Ernst representing Mary Springer Burbank his only child. The ruling clarifies inheritance of the Louisiana holdings.
Madrid January 27 Lieutenant Maximo Ramos a Spanish military aviator was killed when his aeroplane plunged from a considerable height yesterday in the capital city.
A Hamburg artist Herr Wahldick who died last week leaves 125000 dollars to expand the German navy in his will. Emperor Wilhelm receives the bequest. The news is reported from Lubeck Germany.
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of the late J Piepoint Morgan and Miss Maude Wetmore daughter of former Senator Wetmore Rhode Island met in St Louis to plan affiliating the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs with the National Civic Federation. Morgan, treasurer of the women's department, spoke on the federation's work and aims.
In Pinehurst North Carolina US players defeated Canadian opponents in the opening round of the mid winter tennis meet. Russell Dana beat T H Hill while Walter Goldstein lost to H A McKinney and Rhode Island champ J D Ey Jones drew a bye before facing Drake.
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