Baseball scribes gather in New York for talks
New York December 11. Stars of the journalism field meet in Gotham to discuss reporting on baseball and share a good time. Damon Runyan Old Grant Rice and others host visitors from Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis and nearby towns. William G Weart opens headquarters for the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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New York
Gotham
Damon Runyan
Grant” Rice
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
William G. Weart
Philadelphia
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Joseph H. Jackson
Washington
Baseball Scandal Probe Underway In New York Meetings
New York, Dec. 1. Baseball magnates from both major leagues and National Commission members gather for annual meetings to address ticket speculation tied to the recent World Series. Ban Johnson warns of irrefutable evidence of irregular ticket sales as the inquiry begins.
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New York
National Commission
Supreme Court of Baseball
Ban Johnson
American League
Holiday Shopping Boom Hits Washington Streets
A large crowd filled Washington streets and shops Saturday despite muddy roads and threatening rain. Stores report brisk holiday business with many travelers from nearby towns, and merchants expect continued gains as Christmas nears with eleven shopping days left.
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Washington
Rock Island
Burlington
Milwaukee
Methodist Ladies and Their Bazaar at the Church
The annual bazaar of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church drew larger crowds than before. Baby booth led by Mrs Mort Keeley and Miss Josephine Babcock. tea room run by Mrs H L Parrott with Japanese servers. numerous booths sold edible goods, crafts, and aprons. most items sold by evening.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Mort Keeley
Josephine Babcock
H. L. Parrott
Edee Bovee
Cecil Rogers
Elsie Minick
Losses Paid by Farmers Mutual Ins Association
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance reports two weeks of losses paid. Claims include P D and Mark Hay Washing ton for cattle 40.00 Thomas Bell Parnell steer 30.00 Harve Flake Washington corn somts 20.50 Elmer Carmichael damage to property 4.80 Lloyd Morrow Richland calf 10.00 Nelson Matthess and W H Eitermiller Wellman calf 50.00 Arthur Therion Washington damage to house P R Allman Wayland damage should be noted.
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Sidney Coon
Washgton
Lloyd Morrow
Richland
Calf
Nelson Matthess
W. H. Eitermiller
Wellman
Arthur Therion
Washington
P. R. Allman
Wayland
Fireless Cooker Uses Electric Heat for Start
A revised fireless cooker uses electric current to provide the initial heat needed to bring food to cooking temperature. The gadget then relies on the insulated interior to finish cooking, promising convenience and economy.
Reverend Head Preaches at MW E Church in Des Moines
Rev M A Head of Denver Colo preached yesterday morning at the Methodist church in Des Moines with a large attendance. His sermon, titled Christian Achievement, contrasted Christ's miracles with Christian work today and stressed spiritual influence and reproduction of faith. Dr W G Thorne followed with an evangelistic message and church leaders looked at Des Moines churches for ideas for Washington's new church.
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M. A. Head
Denver
Colo
J. T. Anderson
Methodist Church
Mr. Head
Christ
Thorne
W. G. Thorne
Muscatine District
A. S. Smith
Des Moines
Washington
New Revised Peck's Bad Boy at the Graham Tuesday Night
Local theatre goers will see the new and revised Peck's Bad Boy on Tuesday night at the Graham. The performance is billed as a classic of stage literature with 8 15 curtain and ticket prices 25 35 and 50 cents. Marie Kryl, a child pianist famed for her virtuosity, appears December 15 with Bohumir Kryl and his company in a great musical feast.
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Peck
the Graham
Wisconsin
Charles F. Pidgin
Bohumir Kryl
Marie Kryl
Adolf Bartky
Kullak
Paderewski
de .Pachmann
Busoni
Marie K
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Marie
Graham
Mr. Kryl
Violinist Joins tour with Grambling and Kryl in Chicago
The roster features Josephine, noted violinist daughter. Miss Ferne Grambling the renowned soprano formerly with the Chicago Opera Company. and Marie Kryl who has performed in four eastern cities and collaborated with famed Bohemian violinist Jaroslav Kocian on prior tours.
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Josephine
Ferne Grambling
Chicago Opera Company
Marie Kryl
Jaroslav Kocian
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Verdict in a Severe Case
The dealer R. J. Howell of Tracy reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured his wife after a harsh illness said to resemble consumption. He notes persistent coughing and hoarseness improved quickly and that less than three bottles achieved a complete cure. For sale by all druggists.
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R. J. Howell
Tracy
Foley
Dynamite Trial Delayed for Los Angeles Unionists
In Los Angeles the trial of A B Maple and Bert Hi hore, iron workers, on charges of conspiring to dynamite the county hall of records, is postponed from the date set today. Pleas of not guilty are suspended. The McNamara brothers’ case may influence defense plans.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Render
A. B Maple
Bert Hi.hore
Union Iron Workers
County Hall of Records
McNamara Brother
Esa
Fenise
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