Magnates and Players Gather for Open Meeting on Salary Claims
In Cincinnati on January 6 the National Baseball Commission and minor leagues committee prepared to hear players cases. Major decisions included Leary to St Louis Americans and Haley’s appeal for salary from Waterloo denied. Bruce reported $855,668.88 handled. 3720 decisions and 725 bulletins issued. Umpire Fitzsimmons’ salary claim refused.
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National Baseball Commission
National Association of Minor Leagues
National Commission
August Herrmant
John E. Bruce
Bruce
Leary
Birmingham
Utica
St. Louis Americans
St Louis Americans
Haley
National Board
Waterloo
Fitzsimmons
Federal League
Herrmann
Chicago to Meet Iowa Next Year on the Grid
Iowa and Chicago will clash on October 17 at the Midway, with nine 1913 veterans set to return for Iowa. Minnesota offered October 4 but timing blocks it. Iowa seeks a return game on its field possibly via a two-year contract, with Purdue likely to fill the 1915 or 1916 slot.
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Iowa
Chicago
University of Chicago
Hawkeyes
Bragg
Kellogg
Maroons
Minnesota
Gophers
Northrop Field
Iowa Field
Purdue
Hawkeye
Boilermakers
Northwestern
Nebraska
Drake
Des Moines
Cubs Plan Florida Spring Training Trip in 1940s
The Cubs will depart Chicago on February 16 for spring training in Tampa Florida. President Murphy and Manager Evers went to Cincinnati for a National commission meeting and Murphy expects to make a few player trades. Training games are scheduled in Tampa Jacksonville Savannah Memphis Louisville Evansville Terre Haute and Indianapolis through April 5.
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Cubs
Tampa
Fla
Murphy
Evers
Cincinnati
National Commission
Philadelphia Athletics
Jacksonville
Savannah
Memphis
Leuisville
Louisville
Evansville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Smith May Buy Club In Denver Baseball Link
Chicago sporting editor Edward W. Smith said he is negotiating to purchase the Denver Western League baseball club. He aims to close the deal on Wednesday when owner James C. McGill and manager Jack Hendricks arrive from Cincinnati for a national commission meeting.
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Chicago
Edward W. Smith
Tonight
Denver Wester League
Smith
James C. McGill
Jack Hendricks
Denver
Cincinnati
National Commission
McGill
Indianapolis American Association
Hendricks
Allstar Team Meet on Coast New York
A proposed series of all star games chosen by popular vote from the National and American leagues to be played in San Francisco next year. Panama Pacific Exposition officials will back the plan and announce details after completion. The event shifts from the World Series 1915 concept due to expo pressure.
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New York
San Francisco
Plan for New All Star Series Could Replace World Series
Enthusiasts favor an all star series with new talent to avoid an anticlimax after repeated world series bids. Officials approve the plan pending a satisfactory method to select the players for the team.
Federals Plan One or Two New York Baseball Clubs
Reports from federal league insiders say the Federals will place one or two teams in New York for the coming season. Washington Park near the Dodgara grounds is favored for one club while other sites in the Bronx and Queens are under consideration. Gilmore is expected to decide soon and announce locations and backing.
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New York
Federal League
Outlaws
Washington Park
Dodgara
Federals
Brooklyn
Brighton Beach
Long Island
Queensboro Bridge
Bronx
William Jordan
West Farms
Subway
Gilmore
Greater
Feds
Knights of Columbus sweep Nut Club at Jackman Alleys
The Knights of Columbus team won three straight games over the Nut club at Jackman alleys last evening. Nut club started strong each game but KC finished strong with Jackman taking top high bow era, high score and average honors.
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Knights of Columbus
Nut Club
Jackman
Local Notes From Eagle Center and Vicinity
Community updates include Peter Bremenshankle’s ankle injury after a horse incident last Friday. New Year visits and gatherings reflect by Wilwater area families such as Abhuy Klein and Frank Kleim. Nearby residents entertain guests and host New Year dinners with several surprise parties and illnesses noted.
Gosson May Join War on Gamblers
Des Moines Iowa January 6 Attorney General Cosson investigates gambling in Iowa City amid reports of city and county officials failing to enforce laws. A university led campaign cites open gambling houses and calls for action under the Cosson removal law. University officials and local press push for closures while Cosson weighs prosecutions.
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Des Moines
tJenefy Cosson
Iowa City
Cosson
Johnson County
Independent
Koontz
Bowman
Hartzell May Lead Denver in Western League
Roy Hartzell, the versatile New York Americans player, is expected to become Denver's Western league manager. Denver owner McGill plans a talks with Frank Chance in California to arrange the deal and bring Hartzell to the Denver club.
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Denver
New York
Roy Hartzell
New York Americans
McGill
Frank Chance
Yankees
California
Knabe Signs 3 Year Manager Contract With Federals
Otto Knabe, former Philadelphia National League second baseman, signed a three year contract to manage the Baltimore Federal league club amid a Baltimore announcement dated January 6. The move ties Knabe to the Federal league for the next three seasons.
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Baltimore
Otto Knabe
Philadelphia
Local Notes From Littleton and Nearby Towns
Names and visits mark this week in Littleton Independence and Waterloo. Frank Durham Ira Sankey attended a Waterloo wrestling match last Monday evening. Mrs Simon Walker visits Ozias family in Independence. Several attended the play The Thief in Independence. Edward Alexander leaves for Oklahoma City after a ten day visit with his mother Mrs J Alexander. Carrie Griswold visits in the A H Toffman home Friday to Sunday. Mrs Everett Hayes and children Fern and Gale visited Chas McGlaughlin home. Henry Neff returns home to Indiana after a season with Meythaler Bros. Vater Emil Loetcher of Dubuque visits Roy Masters. Sankey family and Arlington visitors drop by. Chas Sankey of Arlington visits in Waterloo. FP KF Fannan and daughter of Waterloo visit W L Patten and H Patten homes. Whi Sankey and son Charles of Arlington visit in Waterloo. J B McGlaughlin and daughters mentioned in passing.
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Frank Durham
Ira Sankey
Waterloo
Simon Walker
M. J. Ozias
Independence
Thief
Edward Alexander
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. Alexander
Carrie Griswold
A. H. Toffman
Everett Hayes
Fern and
Gale
Chas
Wm. Sankey
KF. Fannan
Patten
Sankey and Son
Charles
Arlington
McGlaughlin
Winthrop Ledger Notes Local Visits and Moves
Winthrop news item chronicles Byron Shine's move to Tilford academy in Vinton with Ben Shine. It notes Henry Baker of Anoka visiting the Dunlay and Reo Baker homes. Des Moines official C Ottesen and others visit. various residents travel or visit relatives across Iowa communities.
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Fast Relief
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy as a quick cure for piles with a free trial sample by mail. Claims it reduces inflammation congestion itching and ulcers, discourages operations, and lists a 50 cent price for a box at drug stores.
Pyramid Ridge coupon offer from Pyramid Pack Remedy
A damaged advertisement invites readers to mail their name and address to Pyramid Amid Drug Co at 400 Pyramid Ridge Marshall Michigan to receive a free pack of Pyramid Pile Remedy sent by mail in plain wrapper. The flawed text promises immediate free delivery.
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Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid Ridge
Marshall, Mich
Local residents enjoy visits and family news
Sunday guests include WI Kretz of Jesup staying with relatives, Edna Braden of Ames visiting E M Braden family, Dale Thompson of Independence with Thomas Thompson household, and Mrs. George Hubb traveling to Dubuque. A son was born to James Reidy and wife on December 14, while Laura Davenport of Marshalltown visits George Spangler and Clara Yeager returns from Aurora. Marion Higman of Manchester and Nellie Arthur of Masonville are noted as visitors, Pearl Jackson is ill, Catherine Behan of Masonville stays with her aunt Mrs John Callan. George Reed, studying at Mt Vernon, visits his parents Seymour Reed.
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George Spangler
Clara Yeager
Kottenmeyer
Aurora
George Reed
Mt. Vernon
Seymour Reed
Marion Higman
Manchester
Harry Higman
Nellie Arthur
Masonville
Pearl Jackson
Catherine Behan
John Callan
Woman badly burned in gasoline explosion in Des Moines
Mrs Mordis of 1442 West Locust street mistook gasoline for kerosene while starting a fire and was engulfed in flames. Neighbors battled the blaze with water and a rug wrap, with the home fire largely controlled by firefighters. She faces hospital treatment.
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Des Moines
Woman's hair reaches to knee after quick growth
Esther Eméry visiting the city says her hair grew from shoulder length to knee length in twelve months using a home prescription of Lavona de Composee with Bay Rum and Menthol Crystals applied nightly. She reports stopping hair loss, curing itching and dandruff, and widespread new growth.
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Esther Eméry
KRESKO Skin Remedy Marketed for Babies and Families
The advertisement touts KRESKO for infant skin ailments including eczema milk crust rashes and itching and promotes KRESKO Soap for nursery use. It offers trial sizes and family sizes with prices and lists distributors Wangler Bros Co B W Schuneman Knapp Drug Co TF W Taggart Wenderson Drug Co.
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Kresko Laboratories
Dept
Fourth Ave
New York
Wangler Bros. Co
B. W. Schuneman
Knapp Drug Co
TF. W. Taggart and Wenderson Drug Co
Auto Hits Motorcycle. One Man Fatally Injured
Louis Wendt, who came from Germany two months ago, probably died after an automobile struck his motorcycle on a culvert west of Town City. He suffered multiple broken bones including arm collarbone hip and ribs. His cousin jumped clear as the bike slowed, but Wendt did not have time to react.
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Louis Wendt
Germany
Wendt
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