Johnson Willard fight may be postponed in El Paso
El Paso and Juarez promoters fear delays will stop the Jack Johnson Jess Willard world heavyweight title bout planned for March 6. Johnson’s travel from Havana to Mexico faces rail and transport disruptions, prompting Curley to signal a possible postponement to ensure Johnson is acclimated and in top condition.
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Expect Baseball Verdict This Week
Chicago update notes anticipation of a federal decision on organized baseball after hearings. The Federal league accuses the NL AL and commission of Sherman act violations and rights violations in player control. Fort Dodge celebration details a high school trophy donation and three consecutive cups won by the local team. Billy Sullivan named as catcher for White Sox slated to umpire duties.
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Former catcher seeks umpire post with Cleveland staff
A former great backstop handed his unconditional release may re enter the American League as an umpire. He had a long conference Sunday with President Somers of the Cleveland club and decided to apply to President Johnson for a place on the umpire staff this season.
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Baker Will Not Join St Louis Browns Says Retirement Not Salary Driven
Philadelphia reports quote Connie Mack reacting to rumors that Home Run Baker negotiated with the St Louis Browns for more money. Mack says Baker would only play for his own club if a square agreement exists and notes Baker has not stated retirement due to pay. The piece also recalls earlier salary disputes within the Athletics and Federal League approaches.
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Thorne to Direct Rate Case Fight in Western Advance Case
Des Moines February 24. By agreement of all parties at interest in the Western advance rate case set to begin before Commissioner Daniels in Chicago March 1, Chairman Clifford Thorne will lead the defense. Diverse interests will be represented, with grain men and livestock groups each spoken for, under Thorne’s overall leadership. A Chicago conference last week decided the Chicago packers would join actively, contributing 7500 dollars to the effort.
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Preparation for Defense Vigor in Des Moines
The disposal of the committee and their statistical force is noted as the work begins to organize the defense with vigor in Des Moines.
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Maquoketa High School Receives Civil War Banner Gift
Maquoketa pupils display the banner of Company I, a Civil War flag presented by Congressman Ward Martin of South Dakota during the state encampment. The flag, carried by Company J, was framed on silk by domestic science students, with a history card by Wellington Current. It now sits on the Academy’s third floor.
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Pensions total 4.73 billion over 124 years
New York date line reports that by July 1 last the United States had paid 4,729,957,370 in pensions over 124 years. Civil War pensions accounted for 4,457,974,496, with the bureau noting that in under five decades these pensions nearly surpassed the Civil War’s cost of about 4 billion dollars.
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Wild Man of the Woods Charms New Jersey Forests
In Brown's Mills New Jersey a hermit named Charles dubbed the "Wild Man of the Woods" leads Jersey's squirrels in a standing broad nut contest. He lives in a grass and mud dwelling, sustains himself with traps, keeps pigeons and sparrows, and spends almost nothing on reading or food.
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Pension rolls and Civil War survivors in early 20th century notes
The document tracks pensioner counts and disbursements from 1885 to 1912, noting 345,125 pensioners and $65 million in 1885, rising to about 1,000,000 by 1905, with $17,171,660 paid in 1912. It also cites 33,639 names stricken from rolls last year and that only 429,354 of 785,239 July rolls are Civil War survivors, the rest widows or dependents. Additional items list various real estate and parcel transfers, and a note on Western Australia’s gold fields covering 224,000 square miles.
Germany Leads ICW in Membership Count
Germany leads all other countries in the number of members of the International Council of Women, highlighting its strong organizational reach and ongoing commitment to global women's advocacy.
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International Council of Women
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