Pugnatious Peoria Spars Split Star and Journal
Al O Hern notes a sporting debate in Peoria over the Waterloo campaign. Jimmy Dix, newly moved from Springfield to Peoria, clashed with locals after provoking Dare-Devil Dick’s ire. The feud mirrors the Waterloo skirmish, drawing attention away from Davenport sports.
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Davenport
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Star and Journal
Jimmy Dix
Sou
Sprinsetield Park
Dare- Devil Dick
Jimmy
Springfield
Rock Island Base Ball Tangle Ties League Prospects
Report from Rock Island indicates tensions over league membership and possible withdrawals. Local stockholders push Rock Island to quit while Davenport and Davenport allied officials seek compromise with Cedar Rapids or Waterloo to keep the circuit alive amid shrinking options and looming calendar bets.
Rock Island Faces Uncertain League Future
In Springfield on January 10, discussions show no one willing to back a new league. Fans warn Rock Island may be out if Waterloo and Dubuque are dropped, while legal action looms as the franchise and league dispute continues.
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L. M. Casteel
Ineal
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Daily Union
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van Galder
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Decatur
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Nelson Keeps in Limelight in Quakertown Offer
New York reports a bold incentive for Battling Nelson to fight in Quakertown. Promoter Confessor Jack O'Brien offers 1000 dollars per round or 40 percent of the gate for a six round bout, with a $10000 bonus for a knockout and a potential second bout. O'Brien plans to close the deal in New York.
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Jack" O’brien
Battling Nelson
Quakertown
Battler
American Athletic Club
Jack O'Brien
Nelson
O'Brien
Frank Gotch in limbo as wrestling headlines flare
Sioux City Tribune reports Frank Gotch has stirred doubt with shifting retirements and title claims. The piece cites Sandy Griswold of the Omaha World-Herald claiming Gotch authorized farmer Burns to pursue a Hackenschmidt challenge and hints at a winter match near completion.
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Sioux City Tribune
Frank Goten
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Sandy
Blankets and Robes at Pedicord's Discounted at 20 Percent
Pedicord's offers a 20 percent discount on blankets and robes in the rice region. Store emphasizes value and limited-time pricing for winter goods.
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Pedicord's
Buffalo Bowlers Challenge World in Two-Man Match
Manager Ed Floss of the Buffalo Bowling Association backs Champion Jimmy Smith and partner Eddie Gebhard in a bold claim they can defeat any two man bowling pair. The duo has tied top locals with up to 800 pin handicap over ten games and seeks matchups against all contenders.
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Buffalo
Ed Floss
Buffalo Bowling Association
Jimmy Smith
Eddie Gebhard
Smith
Floss
World champion bowler Jimmy Smith dominates GNY tournament
Jimmy Smith has long been regarded as the world champion bowler. He has won the Greater New York championship three times in a row, with experts noting the tough conditions. The GNY circuit requires seventeen alleys across New York and New Jersey, five games per alley, spanning New York, Brooklyn, Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson, for a coveted diamond medal. Smith’s three consecutive titles came with an average never dropping below 211, illustrating his exceptional consistency.
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Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
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Offcers May Get Four Year Terms In Iowa Assembly
Des Moines reports a bill to grant four year terms for county officers in Iowa to be introduced in the thirty fourth general assembly now in session. The District Court Clerks association urges the measure claiming it will attract capable men, increase efficiency, reduce election costs, and follow examples from other states. A booster statement is being distributed by the court clerks legislative committee to promote the bill.
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Iowa
General Assembly
District Court Clerks’ Association of Iowa
Legislative Committee of the Court Clerks' Organization
Tax Ferret Uncovers Big Sum in Jones County
Anamosa Iowa January 11 The two year contract with Judge Ben McCoy Oskaloosa to uncover unpaid taxes in Jones County expired During his two year work he uncovered men and credits totaling 1273901 in taxes owed 14542 17 of which 9533 16 was collected with a 15 percent commission 1429 97 The remainder was entered for collection with 1911 taxes due Every rival township and towns Center Junction Martello West Cascade were touched for some sum
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Ben McCoy
Oskaloosa
Tones County
Andi Credtes
McCoy
Monticello
Center Junction
Martello
West Cascade
Local Social Notes and Health Update in Winslow
Mr and Mrs Marshall Noble of Waterloo visit at the Daniel Newell home. D Newell hosts a small birthday gathering for Walter. Mrs Ralph Newell and daughter spend Tuesday at Waverly. Frankie Maldzalen is ill as grippe spreads locally. Effie Strand guests Cortright home. Cortright and Katheryn visit New Hartford. CG M Jennings of Cedar Falls calls on local business. Mrs Zimmermann suffers a painful sore foot but shows slow improvement. Becker fate well attended.
Officers Are Installed by Waterloo Sons of Veterans
Waterloo Camp Sons of Veterans and auxiliary hold an installation of officers with seven new initiates. The event drew many members of Robert Anderson post and featured speeches by J Sid Anderson, R M Dewey, and W A Refsnider. Officers for the Sons of Veterans include Commander R C Brown and Secretary W T Edwards, with detailed listings for both the camp and the Ladies Auxiliary officers.
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Patriotic Order
Sevel
Michael Gilley
Certlandt
George H. Gilley
Merchant Police
Dexter
Oscar
Donald
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Tom
Roy
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R. M. Dewey
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J. C.norris
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Ralph E. Brune
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Norris
T. G. Taylor
Ft M. Anderson
L. Rider
C- E. Cort
D. P. Breyman
Brennan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mary Walker
Amelia Wyeth
Lillie Norris
Augusta Johnston
Anglia Rider
Ida Wood
Tulda Anderson
Fhila Brown
Irene Ketterman
Mildred Trntchinson
Western Union offers no interest loans to Sioux City employees
Due to many Sioux City employees being victimized by sharks the Western Union Telegraph Company has instructed the manager to grant loans at no charge for interest. A loan association is planned with $50,000 capitalization to provide loans at low rates. A national organizer visited to confer with business leaders, and interest rates have already begun to drop.
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