Rock Island seeks Central League berth amid Three-I rights clash
Rock Island baseball figures plan a move into the Central league hoping for faster play. Opposition comes from the Three-I league over territorial rights, with Te arney's stance questioned by local insiders. A Rock Island paper notes potential for the Central to outclass the Three-I within a few years if the rights are surrendered.
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Otters Muscatine
Herit
Frank Boyle
A. S. Lawrence
Rock Island
Smogulls
Lawrence
M. K. Justice
Tearney
Central
Tri Cities Franchises Under Consideration For Central Association
A 1910s editorial argues for adding a second Central association team in the Tri Cities, favoring Rock Island or Moline over Dubuque. It criticizes opposition from Three-I league leaders and urges fair competition, noting Davenport’s willingness and possible schedule adjustments to avoid conflicts.
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Gorey
Justine
Central Insciration
Rock Island
Moline
Dubuque
Ile
Tearney
Justice
Gent
Tener
National League
National Commission
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Central Association
Oskaloosa
Galesburg
Tri- Cites
National Association
Charles City Bowlers Defeat Waterloo In Close Series
The Charles City bowling team defeated a Waterloo squad in three straight games at Jackman Avenue. Charles City posted a total of 2,887 pins with Lackey contributing top score for the locals, while Clarence Manahl led for Charles City with the high score and Jackman the best average. The visitors struggled throughout the evening.
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Charles City
Waterloo
Charles Citys
Lackey
Avera
Clarence Manahl
Jackman
Internamhent
Snel Buhle
Andersen
Nelson
Locke Obesee
Whee Wenchang
San Waterloo
Ist
Minahl
Bes McParlane
Jay Birds
Manahl
Ki. Manahl
R Morris
Owls
W. Manahl
Libert sBrrene
H. Kezar
F. Kezar
Champe
Schenck
R Morris VA
E. Manaht
A. Morris Gel
Mananhl Steel
Appeal for Peace in Mexico Amid Constitutional Crisis
A fragmented report notes Belatum and Dan urging a peace appeal. J L. and a Provisional President figure receive telegrams urging arbitration between constitutionalist leaders in Mexico. The message seeks to restore order and align Mew interests with a peaceful settlement.
Prize Fight Promoter Faces Expensive Game
The article details a boxing promoter in Milwau kee arranging a fight featuring Rivers with a $3400 guarantee and related expenses. It notes doubts about past guarantees, ticket sales, and promoter statements, highlighting financial stakes and promoter accountability amid criticism of the event’s profitability.
Boxing Card Costs Put Promoter In Debt Before Doors Open
The text outlines anticipated expenses for the promoter including referee costs rail fares to Chicago and staff to manage the crowd. Mulkern expects to be in debt about 10000 before the doors open due to gross and minor accounts rising between now and the event.
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Ute
Chicago
Issistauts
Mulkern
Wrestling Bout Hooks Two Hour Time Limit With Refunds
Police chief authorizes referee K F Feely to stop any bout after two hours if no fall occurs, with spectator refunds at the armory Friday when Carl Brown faces Tommy Doctor. George Hitchcock challenges Mike Yokel for the middleweight title, offering Salt Lake City or Waterloo as bout sites.
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Leighton
K. F. Feely
Carl Brown
Tommy Doctor
Armory
Yokel
George Hitchcock
Mike Yokel
Brown
Salt Lake City
Waterloo
Umpire Brennan Signs with Federal League for Three Years
Umpire Bill Brennan returned from Chicago with a three year contract and a $1,000 signing bonus from Federal league president J. A. Gilmore. The deal totals $18,000 over three years, nearly double what he would earn in the National league. Brennan cited the league’s financial backing and higher pay. He noted large stakes in Chicago and St. Louis as the Federals back their venture, and mentioned Clarence Owens in Chicago amid talks with Gilmore. Brick reportedly denying sign with Barrows. Gilmore pledges no tampering with signed players or umpires.
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St. Paul
Bill Brennan
Chicago
J. A. Gilmore
Federal League
Brennan
Federals
St. Louis
Otto Stifel
Clarence Owens
International League
Gilmore
Brick
Barrows
Waverly social notices and visits fill week
Waverly daily notes arrivals departures and visits from Manchester Minneapolis Tripoli Nashua Cedar Rapids Findlay and other nearby places. Residents Mrs Todd Miss Nottger and Miss Lusenhoge host clubs and entertainments while professionals Dr Chaffee Dr Brown and families move through town on illness travel and patient consultations.
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Emily Selbig
Tripoli
L. Selbig
Cecile Nottger
Bremer
Father Kunkel
Nashua
London
Elizabeth Gibson
Findlay
C. T. Brown
Cedar Rapids
Chaffee
M. W. Scott
Plainfield
Waverly
J. Jameson
Irma
Clyde Gillian
Waterloo
Gladys Ramsey
Clarksville
Will Wendt
Manila
Will Schultz
Joe Brechner
Vinton
Trains Snowbound Delays Hit Southern Pacific Routes
Snowbound rails cripple Southern Pacific service across California and Oregon as rotary plows bury passing sides under ten to fifteen feet of snow. Summit reports fifteen feet, Truckee six feet six inches, Blue canyon near five feet. Siskiyou range between Sisson and Weed sees two feet with more falling, keeping trains late though tracks remain open.
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San Francisco
Cal
Southern Pacific
Rotary
Sierra Nevadas
Summit
Truckee
Blue Canyon
Siskiyou Mountains
Shasta
Oregon
Sisson and
Weed
Montreal Manager Fails to Sign Wintering Indian Star
In St Louis recently, Montreal manager Joe Ketley tried to sign Miller who is wintering in the city but could not secure a contract. Earlier, when Jaughey played here, he was among the Indian squad's most popular figures.
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Joe Ketley
Montreal
St. Louis
Miller
Jaughey
Peg O My Heart Proves Succeeds With Waterloois Night
Waterloo theatregoers crowded the hall last evening to witness Peg O My Heart. Peggy O Neil as Peg drew praise for beauty, presence, and magnetic charm in a play blending comedy with a strong moral about motherhood and class. Audience laughter and pathos surged throughout the performance.
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Waterloo
Peg
Peggy O'Neil
Iival
Tan
Mheane
Miss O'Neil
Mischief and Loyalty Highlight New York Irish Socialist Play
The work features Peg’s mischievous performances and steadfast loyalty to her father, an Irish socialist in New York, with truthful confessions. The supporting cast acquits itself well, including Martin Sabine, Joseph Vanner, Jane Meredith, Karra Kehwyn, and Roland Hogue.
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Peg
New York
Martin Sabine
Joseph Vanner
Jane Meredith
Karra Kehwyn
Roland Hogue
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Natural Digestion
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid to digestion after meals or before bed. It claims the tablets help the stomach process food, enrich the blood, and reduce indigestion and danger of fatal digestion problems. It urges readers to buy a box from local druggists for 60 cents.
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Stuart
Vinel touted as remedy to build strength and appetite
Opelika reader N. G. Clift praises Vinel mixed from cod liver and iron for raising blood quality and boosting appetite after a season of fatigue. The ad claims Vinel strengthens digestion, color returns to cheeks, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Wangler Bros. Co. and C J Miller, Waterloo Iowa.
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Vinel
Clift
Opelika
Als
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington Star Signs for Life
Danny Moeller star infielder of Clark Griffrth's Washington Senators wed Miss Lillian Volherding of Livingston Montana. License secured in Chicago and recorded in Des Moines after Moeller disclosed the plan. The couple met two months ago while visiting relatives and Moeller had contemplated marriage for some time.
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Das Moines
Danny Moeller
Clark Griffrth
Washington Senators
Yuesterday
Lillian Volherding
Livingston
Mont
Chicago
Nes Moines
Daniel E Moeller
Danny
Moecller
Jte Wns
Moeller
Reinheek
Knox College
Galesburg
Miller May Jump to Pedarals in Federal League Chase
Keokuk Ta 21 Hinehoey Miller, a noted pitcher, is courted by Federal league officials from St. Louis and Philadelphia after a season with Montrest and a tryout with the Nationals. Tehart and Manager Brown pursue Miller’s signing.
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Keokuk
Tan
Hinehoey Miller
Intiang
St. Lowsetah
Miller
Montrest
Philadelphia Nationals
Sprepetary Tehart
Manager Brown
St. Louis Reds
Hughy
Rheumatism Recovery Report from 1913 Madison
M 1). Reynolds reports long Rheumatism suffering since 1894 contracted while plowing on the railroad. After using three boxes of Meritol Rheumatism Powders he discarded crutches and says he is nearly fully recovered. Recommends the remedy. Mentioned agents M L Reynolds Henderson Drug Co and Cross Drug Co.
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Madison
Wis
Reynolds
Reg. Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
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Waverly Daily Dispatch
Hilda Hayes
Waterloo Myening Courier
B. Jefferson St
Geo. F. Hunt
East Bremer Ave
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Rai
Washington Star Signs For Life
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Victoria
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Jas. L. Henderson
Bridge St
J. Busby
Mgr
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Old
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Hugo Koch
Udells
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West Third Street
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Bridge Street
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Park Avenue West
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