Moline Aims to Join Central Association with Big Fund
Moline boosters report early progress in raising funds for baseball grounds including grandstand bleachers and fencing. About 1625 to 2000 have been gathered from scattered donors with committees planning targeted canvassing to reach the roughly $2000 goal by the weekend to join the Central Association.
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Moline
Central Assacltion Company
Baselade Committee
Manfacturers
Baseball Committee
M. FE
Justice
Central Association
West High Carded in Rough Loss to Cedar Rapids
West High lost to Cedar Rapids 9 to 4 in a rough, foul-filled game on the red floor. Witt led West High with four points while White and Yull starred for Cedar Rapids, as West High struggled to match the visitors’ quick teamwork and defensive intensity. The second half was fast with repeated fouls and threats of disqualification, and an on-court incident briefly risked a riot before officials separated players.
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West High
Cedar Rapids High
White
Cedar Rapids
Cotter
Himmsell
Witt
Yull
Rabbits
Royce
Chapman and Witt
Walker
Siddle
Keferer
Shirey
Peest High
McKinley
Con
West High Seconds
Reinbenk Boy Scouts
McFarland Gibbons Bout Date Set For March Ninth
New York dispatch reports March 9 as the new date for the Packer McFarland versus Mike Gibbons boxing match at Madison Square Garden after a postponement tied to a holiday. Managers discuss promotion, with Gibson planning to resolve the scheduling issue in Chicago before the bout proceeds.
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New York
Packer McFarland
Mike Gibbons
Billy Gibson
Garden Athletics Club
Manhattan
Chicago
Gibson
the Garden Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
WU Gibbons
Eddie Reddy
Packey McFarland
Pack
Nanager
Blackburn Succeeds Call As Lincoln National Commissioner
Washington February The house yesterday passed the senate resolution appointing former Senator Joseph C Blackburn of Kentucky resident commissioner of the Lincoln National commission at a salary of 5000 dollars a year. The appointment fills the vacancy caused by the death of former Senator Cullom of Illinois.
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Blackburn
Call
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Joseph C
Kentucky
Lincoln Mational Commission
Cullom
Tilinois
Bout Postponed Sparks Confusion In Chicago Showdown
Manager Reddy reports no letter announcing the postponement while Gibson offers to travel to Chicago to mediate. He plans to bring both contestants together after noting conflicting accounts and the bout being declared off.
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Reddy
St. Paul
Gibson
Chicago
Fte
United States Faces Hard International Sport Card
International sport year looks to be a clash as Europe prepares its best in tennis, track, and yachting. England plans Cavey to challenge Gould in Philadelphia for the open title while Oxford sends runners to the Penn Relays. Australians chase French events and Lipton’s yacht race looms.
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United States
New York
England
Ky Cavey
Philadelphia
Jay Gould
Cavey
Gould
Oxford
Penn
Franklin
Markson
Tabor
Sprawle
Rudd
Brookes
Wilding
Dunlop
France
McLoughlin
Australia
Hinshaw Corrects Error On Ducks Spring Shooting Law
State Fish and Game Warden Hinshaw informs readers that initial guidance to Iowa sportsmen was based on false information. The federal ban on spring duck shooting is in effect now, regardless of prior hunting licenses, with prosecutions possible for violators. Hinshaw mails a circular to clarify that relief is not offered and hunters must obey federal law.
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Hinshaw
Iowa
E. C. Hinshaw
Stove League Gossip Reveals Central Assoc Prospects
Gorey notes Glenalvin will be an arbitrator in the season and hints at who will throw the first ball at Red Cedar Park. Belden Hill of the Bunnies talks, and signings stir local fans. An Armory indoors game ends with the swords beating the bowlers. Three-I league set for Quincy meeting to adopt the schedule and discuss Dubuque moves to Rock Island. King Cole to the New York Americans pleases Frank Chance. Nod reshapes rosters as veterans depart for youth, Ottumwa and Bloomington face uncertain lineups for the season.
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Red Cedar Park
Quincy
Central Association
Dubuque
Rock Island
Dubuquers
Central
Wilson Demands Rural Credit Law
President Wilson expects Congress to pass rural credits legislation in the current session. Aimed at aiding 12 million farmers with $40 trillion in assets, the plan may blend long term land mortgage loans and short term cooperative credit. Senate and House leaders study two methods, with hearings and caucus to push passage by May.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
White House
Owen
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
Representative Bulkeley
Ohio
House
Bulkeley
United States
Europe
Rural Credits Commission
Fletcher
Florida
Commission
K C Defeats Iowa Dairy in City League Bowling
In three well played games the K C team beat the Iowa Dairy five at Jackman alleys. McSweeney led with 213 in game one and 216 in game three, Jackman totaling 207 in game two. Repass Auto, Nut Club, Morgan & Sullivan and other matches are listed for next week as efforts to bring in outside talent continue.
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K. C
Iowa Dairy
McSweeney
Jackman
Repass
Repass Auto
Nut Club
White Stockings
Morgan & Sullivan
Macks
Manahi Brothers
Cordes
Gallagher
Mulkern
Jowa Dairys
C. Manahl
F. Manahl
W. Manahl
Nesbit
Wiltzen Co
Ccec
Neate
Marshalltown Bugs Wild for Baseball in Central Association
Keokuk Iowa February 7 telegram shows Marshalltown fans rally to land league vacancy. Three thousand five hundred dollars raised with more expected. City touted as ideal site with population sixteen thousand and a five mile fringe, plus a street railway to a park and abundant funds. G F Kersey wires strong enthusiasm and optimism for chances.
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Keokuk
Justice
Central Association
Marshalltown
Iowa
G. F. Kersey
Woman Is Sentenced To Ten Years For Husband Murder
Fullen Missouri February 7 Mrs Susan Ross was found guilty for the second time of murdering her husband J Waywood Ross and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. She was convicted of murder in the second degree. The sentence mirrors the first trial. J Waywood Ross was found murdered in bed.
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Fullen
Susan Ross
J. Waywood Ross
Detwiler and Heffner Auto Repair Notice
A short ad offering auto wheel and spring repair plus wagon and buggy work, saw filing and various repairs. Located in the rear of 413 West Fifth Street. Detwiler and Heffner advertise for business.
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West Fifth Street
Detwiler & Heffner
Girl to live in woods nude for two months
Miss Gana Douglass of Stratton Maine, 23, plans to live naked in Franklin County woods for two months. She will rely on woodcraft and game to sustain her, aiming to emerge fit and fully clothed. Her father Gus Douglass is famed for guiding in the region.
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Woods
Portland
Eve
Gana Douglass
Stratton
Franklin County
Douglass
Gus” Douglass
Diana
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Relief From Backache and Rheumatism
Backache and rheumatism sufferers are told Foley Kidney Pills effectively drive out ills linked to weak inactive kidneys and urinary irregularities. The ad claims quick, true medicine and notes sales by all druggists nationwide.
Plantista Advertisement and Philadelphia Dyeing Works
An advertisement notes Plantista Union Made 5c cigar. A Philadelphia dyeing works run by Miss Katherine R. Ailen, daughter of the founder, is described as extensive.
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Plantista
Union
Philadelphia
Katherine R. Ailen
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