August Hermann Reelected N B B Commission Chairman
Cincinnati Jan 4 August Hermann of Cincinnati was chosen chairman of the National Base Ball Commission for the eighth time at the annual session. John B Bruce was re elected secretary. The commission adopted a rule to curb drafting abuses by major league clubs. Drafting clubs must file with the secretary a statement that drafting is for securing service for their team only and not for transfer or return to higher or lower classified clubs. Fines equal to the drafting price may be levied if fraud is found. the player may become a free agent unless another club drafts him.
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Cincinnati
Hermann
John B. Bruce
Licewise
National Commission
Gotch Awards Mahmout World Wrestling Title
Frank Gotch, world wrestling champion, surrendered the title to Yussif Mahmout and backed Mahmout to face Hackenschmidt for 20,000 dollars, part posted last night. Hackenschmidt spent an hour attempting to throw Jess Westergaard twice but failed to secure a fall. the big Dana won the match.
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Omaha
Frank Gotch
Yussif Mahmout
Mahmout
Hackenschmidt
Jess Westergaard
Big Dana
Estoppey Completes 1000 Miles in 1000 Hours
Eugene Estoppey finished a world endurance feat at midnight after starting November 20 in Los Angeles. He ran one mile each hour for 1000 consecutive hours, enduring meals and sleep in brief snatches. The feat earned him a prize of 1000 dollars and paid expenses.
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Jos Angeles
Cal
Eugene Estoppey
Estoppey
Iowa Bowler in Star Stunt at St Joseph
In the best matched game seen in St Joseph, Pa Kinnaman defeated Nebbitt of Marshalltown Ia by twenty one pins across thirty frames. Both bowled at least 200 in first ten frames with Neblett opening with a India score and the Peterson brothers offering framing ads after the match.
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St. Joseph
Neblett
Tales of Baseball Past and Present
Patsy Donovan recalls old style baseball tricks and repartee from the pre mechanical era. He contrasts fielding feints and base running tactics by McCarthy and Kelly with modern play, recounts sharp exchanges between Burkett and Moore, and notes Cy Young’s rough beating and Donovan’s clutch catcher dynamics.
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Patsy Donovan
Boston Speed Hoya
Donovan
Duffy
McCarthy
Naither
Helly
Ewing
Kelly
Clarkeon
Waterloo assessor begins duties with eight deputies
J Sid Anderson, Waterloo’s new assessor, has started duties and named eight deputies including D R Weaver and J B Kascht. Real estate and personal property will be listed this year, with night work possible to finish on time. Residents urged to provide property lists and assist in gathering vital statistics for a central office at city hall or the courthouse.
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J. Sid’ Andérson
Waterloo
D. R. Weaver
B. H. Kascht
J. B. Kascht
T. M. Watts
F. F. Yapp
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Court House
Fire at Ludden meat market narrowly averted
A fire discovered in a tool box in the Ludden meat market work room at 620 Commercial Street was stopped from spreading by prompt chemical use and quick action by firefighters. Losses were adjusted at 100 dollars for the building, 200 dollars for stock, and 25 dollars for furniture and fixtures. The blaze origin remains unknown. Also reported: Supreme Bench filled as Willis Van Devanter and Joseph R. Lamar took oaths as associates, completing the court for the first time in months.
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C. H. Ludden
Commercial Street
West Aide Department
Dunham
Jacob Demmel
Supreme Bench
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Willis van Devanter
Wyoming
Joseph R. Lamar
Georgia
Men with Years in Business Retirements and Trades Told
A historical piece notes Robert Richardson retiring after 32 years as head clerk at Newcomb dry goods in Waterloo Iowa. It also highlights two other long-serving tradesmen Uncle Hiram Rose and Uncle Daniel Gould with wagon and shoe shops, both over 80, still active in town. The article mentions plans for a large community hall funded by Waterloo residents, plus a post office inspection seeking more carriers and corrected earnings figures for late 1810.
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Shell Rock
Robert Richardson
Newcomb Dry Good
Richardson
Rob
Hiram Rose
Salvation Army to Erect New Home in Waterloo
The Salvation Army plans a new Bal gation Army home in Waterloo with decisions expected in two to three weeks. Ensign Buikena said consent from state Management and funding are the main steps, noting the current half used by the local army is too small and a nearby lot near the business district is preferred.
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Waterloo
Ensign Buikena
Ensign Bul- Kena
Waterloo P O Inspectors Named with Licenses
Inspectors R M Bates Reuben T Hady and George L Van Dyke listed for Waterloo Des Moines area. Licenses show Wed J 3 for Vanderwalker Dunkerton and Merle Bartholomew Dunkerton plus Alice Mary Jages Iowa Falls. Details include weights and small town assignments per listing.
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Vanderwalker
Dunkerton
Merle Bartholomew
R. M. Bates
Waterloo
Reuben T. Hady
George ‘L. van Dyke
Des Alice Mary Jages
Iowa Falls
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