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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
6
Tinkers Demands of President Ebbetts Too Late in Coming
Chicago and New York despatches report Charles Ebbetts and Joseph Tinker in dispute over contract terms with the Nationals and Federals. Tinker sought $2,600 more yearly pay and altered conditions but the latest offers arrived too late to settle the dispute. Ebbetts defended Brooklyn Club positions and said the contract sent yesterday protected its claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinker
Ebbetts
Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph ‘Tinker
Ec Federals
Eb Tinker
Baal
Bre
New York
Charles H. Wbbetts
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Victor Rosewater Sees Mobile Harbor and Citrus
Republican national committeeman Victor Rosewater and his wife arrive in Mobile from New Orleans and stay at the Cawthon Hotel. He praises Mobile for its harbor and climate, discusses a proposed Mobile fair, and recalls Omaha's Trans Mississippi Exposition of 1898. He plans to remain through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor’ Rosewater
Chicago
Mobile
South
Mr. Rosewater
Omaha
Neb
Rosewater
Young Student of Normal School At Daphne Dies
Remains of 18 year old Young L. Brown of Silas Ala were sent home Saturday by Roche Burke Undertaking. He attended the Daphne State School and fell ill ten days earlier, was moved to a sanitarium, and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Young L. Brown
Silas
Ala
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
Mr.Brown
Paphne State School
Mobile
Tie
Thornton Confirmed as Mobile Postmaster
Confirmation of the appointment of Brocker Thornton as postmaster in Mobile after a telegram from Senator George W. Taylor. The Item noted the nomination had been sent to the Senate by President Wilson and that Thornton received the congratulations once the news arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brocker Thornton
Senate
Wilee
Mobile
Nina
George W. Taylor
Thornton
Stowaways Found Aboard Ship From Santiago Cuba
Fifteen stowaways discovered in the hold of a steamship from Santiago Cuba. Government officials boarded the vessel to inspect and deter rat and disease spread. Immigrants are to be held as authorities consider smuggling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Cuba
O'Day Secures Johnstone Plus Two For Cubs In Baseball Move
Chicago January 31. Jimmy Johnstone Jacques Fournier and Russell Blackburn agreed to Cub contracts as the Federal League dispute heats up. An emissary Henry O'Day arranged Johnstone's signing for Tinker and the Cubs while the Federals plan to build a new ballpark. Bridwell wavering between offers from Bridwell and the Federals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Federal League
Jimmy” Johnstone
Pacific Coast
Cub
Jacques Fournier
Russell Blackburn
Chicago Americans
Federals
Chattanooga
Henry O'Day
Chicago Nationals
Johnstone
Tinker
Chicago Federals
Cubs
Otters
Charles Weeghman
al Bridwell
Brown
St. Louis Federals
Bridwell
Nationals Prepare For Court Contest
In New York on January 31 the war between organized baseball and the Federal League was reviewed at National League offices. Attorney General John C. Bell discussed the legality of old and new NL contracts, including a 25 percent salary option clause, and the reserve clause. The group, also including John C. Toole and John A. Heydler, signaled readiness to take the case to the U S Supreme Court if needed. The Killifer case was raised as the NL pledged to block the Chicago Federals from luring a Philadelphia catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Organized Baseball
Federal League
National League
John C. Bell
Pennsylvania
Governor Tener
John C. Toole
John ‘A. Heydler
Leroy Reeves
Tener
Bell
United States
Supreme Court
Killifer
Chicago Federals
Philadelphia
Retired Financier Takes His Friends By Surprise
Edmund C. Converse a 64 year old retired financier of New York and Greenwich married Mary Edith Dunshee 43 in New York yesterday. No prior announcement or knowledge of the wedding among his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Edmund C. Converse
Greenwich
Conn
Mary Edith Dunshee
Pearson Syndicate Not Seeking An Oil Monopoly
The Daily Chronicle reports Lord Murray of Eli bank says the Pearson interests are not seeking an oil monopoly in Peru Ecuador or Colombia. There is nothing to prevent these governments granting concessions similar to those held by the Pearsons to Americans or other foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Lord Murray
Elibank
Pearson
Peru
Eccador
Colombia
Pearsons
Frost Bites and Chapped Skin Remedies Highlight Bucklan
A fragment notes frost bitten ears fingers and toes and chapped hands and lips with reference to Bucklan's various salves or remedies. The text hints at cold sores and red rough skin, presenting Bucklan as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklan
Arie Still Leads At Sunny South Handicap Shoot
Mark Arie of Thomasboro Illinois won the Sunny South handicap shoot sweeping 94 of 100 targets at twenty two yards. He tied with J R John of Keota Iowa and John Livingstone of Springville Alabama for first in the 18 yard event. Arie totaled 947 breaks in five days, leading the overall matches. Bart Lewis of Auburn aided Arie in amateur team triumph Thursday. Mrs Ad Topperwein of San Antonio led professionals with 185 yesterday and 905 total points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Mark Arie
Thomasboro
Ill
Arie
J.R. John
Keota
John Livingstone
Springville
Ala
Bart Lewis
Auburn
South
Lewis
H. Kenny
Chiciago
Ad Topperwein
San Antonio
Texas
Topperwein
Harry Stevens
New York
Kansas City Federal League players report March 10
Kansas City Federal League players will report here March 10, secretary C C Madison announced. George Stovall, the manager, has orders to report next month to begin building up the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas. City
Kansas City Federal League
C.C. Madison
Thhe
George Stovall
Benny Allen Retains Pocket Billiards Title in Seattle Bout
Benny Allen of Kansas City defeated James Maturo of Denver 600 to 587 to retain his pocket billiards championship in Seattle last night. The Kansas City player held the lead throughout mostly and closed out the match with a strong finish. Maturo battled back from early deficits but could not overtake the reigning champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Benny Allen
Kansas City
James Aturo
Denver
Amarillo Fire Destroys Bank and Two Drug Firms
A major blaze in Amarillo destroyed the Amarillo Bank and Trust building and two drug firms, Thompson Drug Company and Roach Drug, burning for hours before cooling at 2 am. The estimated loss stands at $150,000 as authorities investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Amarillo Bank and ‘Trustpany
C. QO
Thompson Drug
Ioipasy and
Roach Drug Company
Unknown quotation about colds and dangers
Fragmentary text discusses minor ailments and cold dangers, urging timely action to avoid serious diseases. Mentions Sverre and delay but lacks clear context or specifics for full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sverre
Irish American A C to Defend Runners in A A U case
The Irish American Athletic Club will fight possible disqualification of runners Hannes Kohlemainen and Abel Kiviat by the Amateur Athletic Union. Special attorney John T. Dooling will represent them before the local registration committee on February 4 and, if suspended, in a motion in supreme court to restrain the A A U from barring the athletes from competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Irish- American Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Hannes Kohlemainen
Abel Kiviat
John T. Dooling
Dooling
Kiviat
Kohlemainen
Dobbs Says His Men Are Safe In the Fold
Manager Johnnie Dobbs of the local baseball club guards player assets amid a Federals raid on Cleveland. He vows no sales without clear club benefit and notes twelve signings including Adams Atz Northern and Hendryx. Dobbs also vows to curb grandstand gambling as spring practice nears in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Johnnie Dobbs
Federals
Cleveland Club
Somers
Dobbs
Jack Adams
Jakey Atz
Hum” Northern
Tim Hendryx
Adams
Atz
Hendryx
Pelican
Northern
Toronto
Newark
Pelicans
Atlanta
Tex
Jacksonville
Fla
New Orleans
Joe Birmingham
Carrollton Avenue
Fire destroys Lee County Citrus Packing Plant and fleet
A large fire in Fort Myers caused about 300000 in damage, burning the Lee County Citrus Packing House valued over 250000 along with the steamer Thomas E. Edison Lofton machine shops and several small vessels. The blaze damaged the waterfront facilities and the cause is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Fla
Lee County Citrus
Thomas E. Edison
Lofton Machine Shops
Mobile golfers to meet Gulfport experts at weekend link play
Fifteen players from Mobile will face a picked Gulfport club team in a Western Golf Association weekly tournament. Over seventy players are expected to compete on Saturday at the Gulfport links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mississippi
Gulfport
Miss
Western Golf Association
Club Breakfast Service Hours
A club offers a breakfast from 6 30 to 10 00 a m serving members and guests with morning meals.
Chicago Track Captain Barred From Athletics After Studies
Charles Parker, captain of the University of Chicago track team, progressed so fast in studies that the faculty ruled him ineligible for athletics. He is pursuing a six year path to a doctor of law degree with thirty six majors credited, which would normally yield a bachelor's degree, ending his eligibility under conference rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Charles Parker
University of Chicago
Parker
Eccentric Millionaire Buried As He Directed
Frank W. Jones, an eccentric millionaire, was buried without church services in New Hartford Connecticut. He died Tuesday and was interred yesterday in a rock hewn grave on a granite crag overlooking his estate, attended only by his son and six employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Hartford
Conn
Frank W.jones
Boxers Clabby and Mc Queen arraigned on resisting officer charge
Los Angeles January 31 Associated Press Jimmy Clabby and trainer Arthur Mc Queen were arraigned on resisting an officer charges after a policeman was severely beaten. They pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial set for March. Bail was set at $1000 each. Pinehurst North Carolina January 31 J B D Jones and H A MacKinney of Rhode Island won the men's doubles in the midwinter tennis tournament defeating L Cowing of Cincinnati and R A Balfe of Brooklyn in straight sets 8 6 7 5 6 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jimmy Clabby
Arthur McQueen
Pinehurst
N. C
J. B. D. Jones
H. A. MacKinney
Rhode Island
L. Cowing
Cincinnati
R. A. Balfe
Brooklyn
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promotes Gentle Bowels
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle natural remedy for bowel troubles. It claims to stimulate and regulate the bowels and tone the system with a 25 cent price. Sold by druggists from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Pearson Syndicate
McFarland
Gibbons
M'Farland
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Decatur
Arthur Wilson
New York Giants
McGraw
Jane “Bt
James Johnston
San Francisco
Johnston
Tenn
Bill McAllister
James Maturo
Cain‘ and Abel
Stork
A. C
Fort Myers, Fla
Bowab' Bros
Dauphin Street
Anoth
Nelson and Bailey
General Sport
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City Bank
Hicks
Laura Adams
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Bell Telephone Service
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L. C. Fry
E. F. Ladd
D. P. Bestor, JR
G. A. Michael
Merchants Bank
Water and
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