Giants Trade for Hans Lobert and Obert Sold
New York Giants acquire Hans Lobert from Philadelphia Nationals as third baseman in a cash and player exchange. Trade follows profits report of the National Exhibition Company. controversy in Los Angeles over a $14.70 per player claim tied to Robertson. Directors set Jan 13 meeting, with election of eighth city and league business on the agenda.
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New York
New York Nationale
Hans Obert
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
Lobert
al Demaree
Milton Stovle
Jack Adams
New Orleans
McGraw
Giants
Philadelpha
Nationals Exhibition Company
New York National League Club
Polo Grounds
John T. Brush
Mr. Brush
Elsie Brush
Harry N. Hempstead
Nelson Ashley Lloyd
John T. Martin
National Exhibition Company
Los Angeles
New York Giants
Tov
Dave Robertgan
Foster
John D. Foster
Robertson
Dave
McCraw
Hobertson
Gotham
Hempstead
Dortor
Halifax
Federal League
Federals Stay Firm in Baseball War Move
New York June 5 President Robert Ward of the Brooklyn Federals and vice president of the Federal league outlined fruitless peace talks with organized baseball. Proposals included Western teams joining the American Association, Eastern teams merging with the International league, and options to buy the Yankees and Cubs. Ward reaffirmed the Federals remain a permanent, established league despite high costs.
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New York
Robert Ward
Brooklyn Federals
Federal League
Mike” Cantillon
Minneapolis American Association
American Association
International League
Federals
Ward
Cantillon
Charles Weeghman
Herrmann
National Commission
New York Americans
Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Yankees
Weechman
Cubs
Organized Baseball
National Association of Minor Leagues
Chicago
Messrs
Magee and Herrmann in downtown cafe clash over signing bonus
A sensational Saturday night disturbance in Cincinnati involved Lee Magee and Garry Herrmann with prominent baseball men and politicians. The dispute began after Magee was accused of planning a bonus for signing with the Brooklyn Federals. Herrmann, president of the Reds, allegedly insulted Magee as a contract jumper, prompting witnesses to separate them. Magee then went to Brooklyn to confer with Robert Ward about managing the Brooklyn Feds, while St. Louis filed for injunction to secure a court ruling before the season opens.
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Cincinnati
San
Lee Magee
Brooklyn Feds
Magee
Herrmann
Brooklyn
Robert Ward
St. Louis
Publics demand for harmony among club owners noted
The speaker emphasizes straightforward dealing with the public and harmony among club owners. He contrasts this with the disjointed baseball system, noting that some men fail to grasp the path to success. He observes public eagerness for change from recent weeks’ comments.
Muscatine Club to Hold Meeting This Week
Muscatine Ia Jan 5 The annual pow wow of Muscatine Baseball Association fans will occur later this week with date yet to be set. President Sam Black reports officers will be elected and G Prouty completes the annual statement and reports. The financials will reflect the summer cost of the national pastime for the community.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Baseball Association
Sam Black
G. Prouty
Prouty
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
VACPPEKE AND HAUGHTON TO EXCHANGE IDEAS
Urbana Illinois January 5 Both eastern and western football may be changed next fall after Percy Vaughten from Harvard and Bob Zuppke from Illinois met in Chicago last week Zuppke will visit Cambridge to study Harvards plays while Haughton observes Zuppkes open attacks Harvard may borrow Zuppkes ideas and Zuppke hopes to learn Harvard defenses and retain conference supremacy
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Urbana. Il
Percy Vaughten
Harvard
Bob Zuppke
Illinois
Chicago
Zuppke
Cambridge
Haughton
Crimson
Ex Convict Clifford A. Smith Brings Counterfeit Plot to Light
In Cedar Rapids January 6, the life of Clifford A. Smith, once a three times imprisoned counterfeiter, is examined. The brains of a Waterloo ring, he crafted dies for bogus dollars and guided Miller and Lyon in passing them. Despite a polished record, Smith faced scrutiny about reintegrating into society as he recounts his attempts to go straight and the lasting stigma of a prison past.
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Cedar Rapids
Clifford A. Smith
Smith
Waterloo
Miller
Lyon
Altho
Secret Service
Oficer
Iowa
Oelwein
J. J. Lyon
Fred Q. Miller
Great Western
Dubuque
Sloan
Will
Ames Pastor May Go to Mason City
Mason City officials report First Congregational church members favor Rev. William J. Minchon of Ames as their new pastor. A Sunday meeting led to a committee's recommendation and his accepting the position. Minchon has been Ames pastor nine years and is a leading Congregational preacher in the state, succeeding Rev. John W. Welsh who resigned to advise Billy Sunday in evangelistic work.
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Mason City
First Congregational Church
William J. Minchon
Congregational Church
Ames
Minchon
John W. Welsh
Billy
Hie Evangelistic
Two Million Spent for Improvements in Mason City
Mason City reports over two million dollars in year end improvement spending. Public works account for 120 000 and public utilities 642 000. Public buildings churches and schools total 235 000 and 9 000 respectively. Stores offices and 171 000. Housing drives 1 900 000 for 300 homes. Despite wars industry remains robust and plans for next year exceed prior targets.
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Mason City
Carefel
Elkader Saloon Pays $7020 License and Tax
Elkader news reports James Humphrey pays 6420 for one year’s saloon license plus 600 mudlet tax, totaling 7020. Elkader city collects the fee, with the license revenue flowing to the local government.
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Elkader
James Humphrey
Board of Supervisors
Ekader
Gowles Named On Education Board Des Moines
Gardner Cowles publisher of the Register Leader Tribune newspapers is named to the state board of education, succeeding James H. Trewin of Cedar Rapids. He will be sent to the state senate for prompt confirmation. Governor Clarke notes Cowles long interest in state institutions and he will begin duties with zeal. The board loses an active force as Trewin resigns after contributing to college organization. Cowles becomes Des Moines only member on the board.
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Mason City
Galesburg
Justice
Belden Hill
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Gardner Cowles
Register- Leader-Tribune
State Board of Education
James H. Trewin
State Senate
Clarke
Cowles
House of Representatives
Senator Trewin
Board of Education
Albia Fire Damages Nela Peterson Building
Fire on the third floor of the Nela Peterson building at North Clinton street in Albia caused over 20000 dollars in damage. A skating rink and cigar store on the third floor were destroyed while the Monroe hotel annex on the second floor was badly damaged. Water supply was short and firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with the Albia interurban office, First National bank and post office buildings briefly threatened before a greater loss was averted. Losses are covered by insurance.
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Albia
Jan
Nela Peterson
Clinton Street
Monroe
Albia Interurban
First National Bank
R C Fitzgerald Marries In South
Roy C Fitzgerald former city editor of the Daily Reporter elopes with Winnie So well daughter of a Richmond police captain. The Richmond Times dispatch notes Fitzgerald as News Leader police reporter who came from Los Angeles to Washington for the ceremony with John R Crown as best man. The bride is described as a handsome brunette daughter of Police Captain Lowell of the Richmond force.
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Roy C. Fitzgerald
Dan Maloney
Daily Reporter
Richmond
Waterloo
Fitz
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
News Leader
Generous five cent trial offer from Foley ad
An old newspaper advertisement offers a free trial package after sending five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, marketed through druggists nationwide.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
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