Smith and Pelky to meet Thursday in New Year boxing clash
In San Francisco Daly City Coffroth arena promoters set for New Year’s day bout between Gunboat Smith and Arthur Pelky to decide who is top white hope. Johnson remains the ultimate prize with Paris rumors of a world title match as plans hinge on the New Year result and potential exchanges with Jack Johnson.
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Cal
Der
Gunbost Smith
Arthur Petky
Coffroth
Daly City
Pesky
Smith
Carl Morris
Willard-Morris
Johnson
Smith- Pelky
Jack Johnson
Pelky
Gunboat
Paris
Frank Moran
Joe Jeanette
Sam Langford
Tommy Burns
Pesky Bays
van Arthur
Jim Coffroth
Jim
Sishi
Boyle To Send Out Contracts For 18 Players
Manager Royte of the Muskins expects bids for ward contracts for 18 players shortly after the first of the year. Ta, Deg. 21. Muccatine. Ta, Deg. 21.
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Royte
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Fitzsimmons to be barred from ring
Chicago December 28 The state boxing commission plans to vote to prohibit former world heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons from boxing in the state citing his advanced age of over 51. The move, labeled for humanity’s sake, targets a January 6 bout as commissions reaffirm an old rule against fights for older fighters.
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Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
State Boxing Commission
Fitzsimmons
New York State Athletic Commission
I B A Tourney To Set Record
St Paul Minn Dec 29 The 1914 I B A tournament promises to surpass any annual meeting. Opening date Feb 11 entries close Jan 28. Visitors will be entertained at West hotel each evening. Dodo ball abolished from all I B A events. Entry fee 2 per event and 50 cents membership per man. Finances head Patterson reports funds to cover expenses.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Minneapolis
West Hotel
International Bowling Association
Patterson
Leaps to death in effort to aid science
John Kowinski known as Kelter of 1053 Washington Boulevard leaped from the eighteenth floor of a Masouie temple seeking to donate his body for dissection to explain a crime bent life. He fell nine stories to a crushed end, with doctors noting the safety screen failed as suicide prevention while it did protect others.
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Chicago
John Kowinski
Kelter
Washington Boulevard
Directors Meet Next Month Shapes Central Association Plans
Northern cities press for franchise bids in the Central association with Dubuque and Rock Island mentioned as contenders while Keokuk raises funds to secure its next season, and Burlington and Keokuk seek capable managers. The midwinter Burlington meeting Jan 5 will decide league personnel and first guarantees.
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Dee
Justice
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Central Association
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Clinton
Waterloo
Cedar Rapida
Prac
Iva
Kewanee
Keokuk
George Manusch
Manusch
Pepper
Muscatine
G. F. Egan
Bert Hough
One Preliminary At Goat Tonight At The Armory
Opening wrestling card at the Armory features a single preliminary tonight starting 8 30 with the main bout to follow after the second fall. John Fenton 83 pounds vs Lloyd Zimmerman, plus Carl Brown vs Bert Munden of Randall. Referee Elmer F Feeley will stop bouts if needed. Walter Miller plans to send a local observer to study Brown.
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Lloyd Zimmerman
Eateh
Carl Brown
Bert Munden
Randall
Brown
Elmer F. Feeley
Police Gazette Rites
Bowling Alleys in Schools Latest Amuse Pupils
Los Angeles reports the first use of school bowling alleys to entertain students. Jurace M. Rebok informs Mark Keppel that the $30,000 gymnasium will include separate alleys for boys and girls, with the girls’ area convertible into a dancing hall. He calls bowling an excellent exercise and supports on site social activities under supervision.
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Los Angeles
Jurace M. Rebok
Sana Monica
Mark Keppel
Rebek
Prosperous independence marked by growth and new homes
Independence, Ta., Dec 29 Special reports a year of growth with sewer work, new residences, and rising business. Gasoline and Bloom's Corn Crusher factories operated at full capacity, seed houses and creameries did strong business, and banks handled robust trade. Earl A. Kiefer, last of the Kiefers, was released on bond. Ice supply shifted from local to carloads from Manchester. A local farmer sold his land and moved to Madison county. Grant Courtnage married Donta Mason in Elgin after returning from Higin. Rev W H Stickel, new Baptist pastor, earned strong parish support and a $25 purse was given Christmas Eve.
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Bloom
Earl A. Kiefer
Kiefers
Kansas City
Finns
Independence Ice Co
Manchester
Harry Bassett
St. Paul
Waterloo
J.C. Spera
Madison County
Winterset
Grant Courtnage
Higin
Donta Mason
O. H. Mason
Elgin
W. H. Stickel
The
Baptist Church
How to Bankrupt the Doctors and Cough Remedy Endorsement
A New York physician argues women’s footwear impacts doctors’ incomes. The ad urges treating colds promptly to prevent pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as effective, pleasant, safe for coughs and colds and sold by dealers.
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New York
Tax litigation settled by road tax in Iowa case
Des Moines, Dec 29. The $25,000,000 tax suit against a road tax program has been settled, ending a major legal dispute over state funding for road construction and maintenance.
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Les Moines
County settles with Rock Island Railroad for 100000
The board of supervisors approved a settlement with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, accepting 75000 from the road for unpaid taxes and obligating 25000 to Kistle & Wright, council Bluffs attorneys. The county will dismiss the suit upon payment of 100000 by the Rock Island. The resolution also secures the attorneys fees to be paid.
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Board of Supervisors
Rock Island
Kistle & Wright
Council Bluffs
Taxpayers’ League
Alias Jimmy Valentine at Waterloo Theatre New Year
Jones and Cranes production of Alias Jimmy Valentine will play at the Waterloo theatre with seats on sale December 31. The Paul Armstrong play, based on the bank burglar tale, promises strong emotional scenes as reported from New York and other cities where it has appeared. Two New Year’s Day performances are planned at Waterloo Theatre. Dr. Everall.
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Jimmy Valentine
Jones & Crane
Waterloo
Gale
Paul Armstrong
New York
Moving into new Mulberry Street building by Hileman and Gindt
Moving into their new steel and concrete reinforced fireproof structure on Mulberry Street between Fourth and Fifth streets began this morning. The first floor is finished and ready for occupancy while the second and third floors near completion and due within thirty days. Total cost is projected at $60,000 with terrazza floors and ornamental windows. Casings doors and windows are quarter sawn oak.
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Fifth Streets
Hileman & Gindt
Real Estate Transfers Advertisement for Waterloo Property
REAI estate transfers notice from Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. lists A. T. Green and J. B. Green with ownership of part of lot 5 block 8 in Ane and Fowler's Addition Waterloo. Mentions prices $1 and $4.50, pile of Illinois coal, and order to compare with other cheap coals. Bim, Phone 1718, advertisement.
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REAI
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
A. T. Green
J. B. Green
Ane & Fowler's Addition
Waterloo
Woman Leaves Monticello and Her Voluntary Prison
Ade laide M Brance, once a voluntary prisoner in Monticello jail, was spirited away under cover of darkness by Sheriff Kinny and assistants. She was moved to Falstburgs station, hidden with a sheriff's friend, then boarded a train west likely with her brother H O Brance. Her mortgage sales were interrupted by departure.
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Monticello
Adelaide M. Brance
Broadway Star Refuses Advance on Mortgages
Miss Brance stated she would not accept a theatrical offer after her papers were returned by her attorney last night. An offer to advance her $200 on the mortgages was refused.
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Ture
Rockefeller Declares 1913 A Big Year In World History
Cleveland reports John D. Rockefeller says 1913 will be among the most important years in modern history. After a church service he praised the growing international peace movement as the era's most significant achievement and noted his gratitude for being alive at 74 to witness the progress toward a better world.
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Cleveland, O
John D. Rockefeller
Euclid Avenue
Rockefeller
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair naturally and quickly. It asserts critics and druggists endorse the product, promising fuller, youthful-looking hair after one or two applications and relief from dandruff and itching. Sold by H W Taggart.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Rockefeller Sees World Aid as Omen for 1913 Progress
The speaker notes the church’s global reach and rising worldly attractions increase its workload yet do not halt growth. He praises civilized nations for aiding the poor as a notable 1913 omen, predicting a worldwide spirit of goodwill.
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