New Bunny Leader Chosen for Cedar Rapids Bunnies
Belden Hill announced the signing of J. A. Hamilton as the new Cedar Rapids Bunnies manager and third baseman. Hamilton, from Washington DC, has managed in the South Atlantic and Cotton State leagues and will partner with catcher Fred Orman of St. Louis, 18, to lead Cedar Rapids in 1915.
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Johnson Booked for Two Fights With Sam McVey
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson signs to fight twice within a month after agreeing to meet Sam McVey in Cuba. The planned bouts come as Johnson also prepares for a Willard bout, with venues discussed in Buenos Aires or Juarez and Cuban promoters coordinating the Cuba match.
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Michigan to Meet Harvard in 1915 gridiron clash
President Yost plans for Michigan to travel to Cambridge next fall to play Harvard as part of a heavy 1915 schedule. With only a few veterans missing, Ann Arbor anticipates a strong lineup and a possible victory over Harvard for the first time in school history.
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Quail
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Parsons
Wallace
Haughton
Clinton Club Faces Baseball Decision For Next Season
Clinton, Ill has heard from a friend of Bert Hough that he may again manage the Clinton Fliers in the Central Baseball Association. A committee named by President Justice will decide soon if Hough returns and whether Clinton will field a team. Rumor links Jimmie Scanlon with a shift from playing to coaching duties next season if vacancies arise.
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Bert Hough
Clinton Filers
Central Baseball Association
Geason
Justice
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Ciy
Jimmie Scanlon
Itkelf
Thanksgiving football may return in Missouri Valley
In Lincoln Nebraska delegates of the Missouri Valley conference vote to restore Thanksgiving day football after four years ban by chancellors and regents. They will seek January board approval and push legislation to reinstate turkey day games. Professor Barber of Nebraska did not confirm but source confirms the recommendation.
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Neb
Missouri Valley Conference
Lincoln
Barber
Nebragha
Washington Cut Johnsons Offer Declined to Join Washington
Walter Johnson rejected a St. Louis Federal league offer weeks ago while considering 16000 per year from the Washington American club. Dr. Walter Johnson of Coffeyville Kansas cites a letter from Benjamin S. Minor showing Washington offered 18000 yearly for three years with a 6600 signing bonus, which the club said was beyond its means. Johnson was offered a one two or three year contract at 12500 per year according to the note.
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Walter Johnson
St. Louis Federal League
Washington American
Washington
Goffeyville
Kan
Johnson
Benjamin S. Minor
Walter
Dr. Johnson
Magnates Paying Penalty for Jumping to Federal League
Sioux City Tribune notes Walter Johnson Rube Marquard and Ridie Plank as premier pitchers who switched to the Federal League. Editorials claim organized baseball loses top talent, faces crowd loss, and public disgust at management. Ad text and a sales blurb follow, then a fact about the Dead Sea being 1,800 feet below the Mediterranean.
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Sioux City Tribune
Walter Johnson
Rube Marquard
Ridie Plank
Hitle Pond
Truste es take charge as Y M C A board reform fails
At a Waterloo meeting of the Y M C A members, a proposed increase of directors from 24 to 72 was defeated. President Gates urged expanding the board and creating an executive committee, but critics argued a smaller group of committed men was better. Trustees were placed in charge pending a new election.
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Gates
C. W. Chapman
Mr. Chapman
F. E. McStay
W. Chapman
George Miller
A. J. Edwards
J. E. Jordan
James Black
Iowa City Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid
Iowa City reports a suicide attempt by Mrs. E. Stelling of 908 Webster street, driven by prolonged illness and the death of her son. The account notes grief as a contributing factor and cites her son’s medical college graduate status and practice in the western part of the state. The item transitions into community notices and local social updates.
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Iowa City
E. Stelling
Webster Street
College ‘of Medicine
University
Two-Sport Rule Would Impact Iowa Athletics
The Big Nine conflict over a two-sport rule drew Iowa’s opposition at Chicago after Illinois backed the plan. Iowa’s athletic board previously rejected the idea, arguing it would limit participation. Athletes likely affected include Parsons who plays football basketball and track, and Kerwick a star in football basketball and baseball. Coach Kent began the first practice game of the varsity basketball squad.
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Siena
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Grinnell
Kent
von Lackum
Bannick
Nevins
Kerwick
Jacobsen
Parsons
Dutton
Snyder
Ticktin
Fiesler
Ity
Big Nine
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Iowa Athletic Board
Fini
Maosh
Sauad
Doctor touts Foley Kidney Fills in backache remedy
Pr J T R Neal of Greenville California claims twenty years of experience prove Foley Kidney Fills superior for kidney bladder ailments. Advert says sizes 50 and $1.00, sold by all druggists. Also notes Florida spending $650000 on sorick roads in St John’s county.
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Sorick Roads
St Johna County
Use of oleo now almost general in Waterloo stores
Purchases of oleomargarine rise as butter prices climb, with weekly sales ranging from 50 to 1000 pounds per store. The article notes price differences, detection challenges, and the shift toward oleo when butter tops 35 cents, plus historical improvements in quality and a blend method with creamery butter. It also mentions a court shooting involving Leavenworth figures Carr, Franklin, and Parsons.
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Waterloo
Grange
Cinderella Girl at the Majestic Headlines Anniversary Week
The Majestic continues to draw crowds as My Cinderella Girl expands into a musical tabloid. Voyer Lee Stewart Earle Georgie Howard Sherman Ralston the Smash Four and Dorothy Ha star in a program of specialties and songs including Little Girls Come Gather Round Me Chinatown and The Sextet from Lucia. The show, once at the Whitney Chicago with William Norris, now features Guy Yoyer with Harriet Lee and is presented by Boyle Woolfolk Inc. Manager Fenberg plans a grand Anniversary Festival week starting next Sunday.
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Georgie Howard
Sherman Ralston
Smash Four
Dorothy E Ha
Chinatown
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Cinderella
Whitney Theatre
Chicago
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Boyle Woolfolk, Inc
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Harriet Lee
Fenberg
Father shoots assailant in courtroom in Cashmere
In Cashmere Washington yesterday Harry B Carr of Leavenworth shot and killed C D Franklin who faced trial for assault on a girl A juror J C Parsons was also killed by a stray bullet The crowded courtroom had jurors in place when Carr opened fire He was to face a separate statutory offense involving Carrs ten year old daughter
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Franklin
Parsons
Cashmere
Wash
Harry B. Carr
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J. C. Parsons
Knights and Ladies Meet Wednesday Eve
The Waterloo council Knights of Security will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening. A large class will be initiated. After the lodge, a private dancing party for members and families will be held. Final plans will be presented for the annual bazar and the Christmas entertainment.
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Waterloo
Knights of Security
Getts-IT corn cure advertised as miracle solution
A vintage ad proclaims GETS-IT as a new, simple remedy for corns warts calluses and bunions. Two drops end pain and the need for knives or plasters. Sold by druggists for 26 cents or via Lawrence & Co Chicago from the advertisement copy.
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