British officer seeks pardon for Ed Smith in Oklahoma
Article notes a British officer requesting a full pardon for Ed Smith an Iowa convict who died a hero in the trenches, stating the letter is in Smiths own handwriting and that he jumped parole. It mentions he was sent up from Scott county for burglary and that efforts aim to clear his name from disgrace.
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Ed Smith
Iowa
Smith
Scott County
Anthony & Northam
Hutchinson
Lne
Fox
Waterloo
Independence
Davenport
Tearney Plan Endorsed by Magnates in Minor League Drives
Davenport December 16 The piece discusses mixed signals from minor league leaders as Al Tearney proposes a special National Association meeting to push reforms. Editorials praise reform efforts, while questions remain about leadership and timing for a January gathering and potential regional cooperation.
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al Tearney
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Stecher Injury Delays Wrestling Match Plans in Iowa
Rudolph Novak says the Stecher Turner bout postponed to January 3 due to Joe Stecher’s shoulder injury suffered last night in Springfield. Novak confirms Stecher may still wrestle this winter if possible as Sokols proceed with local celebration planning. Olympic Game minds shift Cuba invited to host 1920 event with appeal to the international committee.
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Rudolph Novak
Joe Stecher
George Turner
Nebraska
J. FL Hetmanek
Stecher
Jos
Springfeld
Mess. AU
Hutt
Novak
Sokols
Grinnell High Faces Busy Winter Basketball Schedule
Grinnell high school basketball, coached by Nichols, works with a largely new lineup after four players graduated. The team scrimmages in the armory and faces ten scheduled games from December through March, including home and away contests with Brooklyn Montezuma West Waterloo OsKaloosa Marshalltown Libraity Ottumwa and Newton.
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Wella
Rechool Board
Brooklyn
Montezuma
West Waterloo
Oskaloomm
Oskaloosa
Marshall
Central Baseball Association Meeting Set at Cedar Rapids
The Central Baseball Association plans its annual gathering January 10 at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. President Justice names Cedar Rapids as the meeting place and 11 oclock as start time. Officers will be elected, the five veteran rule discussed, and the pennant awarded with a likely Marshalltown vs Muscatine contest.
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Central Baseball Association
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Justice
Cedar Rapids
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Langue
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Ray Chapman May Be in Sox Trade
Rumors say the Chicago White Sox may acquire Ray Chapman from Cleveland in exchange for Jim Scott after talks among Comiskey Rowland and Fohl. Chapman would boost Chicago pitching, while Scott’s poor form has strained relations. a completion of the deal is anticipated, with Wambsganss possibly involved if Chapman is not secured.
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Waterloo Team, Co G Triumph 45 to 0 in Final Game
In Brownaviite Texas on December 11 the Co G team routed the Base Hospital squad 45 to 0 in a final game of the season. Bob Nauman led scorers with three touchdowns as Waterloo’s backfield swung to victory. Regular army stars Armstrong and West struggled to gain ground while Waterloo’s McGuire Ingersoll Green and Davis broke through repeatedly. Coach Burdette Smith aims to defend valley title and seeks a future matchup with Waterloo champions.
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Sch
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Leonard
Lawser
Kiester
Nauman
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Beliieve
First White Child of Scott County Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines dispatch reports Mrs Caro line Wright, the first white child born in the area now Scott County Iowa, died at her daughter’s home in Des Moines. She was born in a covered wagon near Davenport on May 1 1836 and lived in Iowa for eighty years. Her Civil War veteran husband died over twenty years ago.
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Des Moines
Caroline Friday Wright
Scott County
Towa
L. J. Bilis
Tweentieth Streat
Wright
Davenport
Iowa
Des Moines Memo Reveals Heroic War Letter
In Des Moines on December 15 the state patrol board received a letter from a location described as somewhere in France. The note honors a fallen service member, portraying him as a hero and praising his sacrifice. Details remain sparse as officials review the communication.
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Des Moines
State Patrole Board
France
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