Three I league crisis widens amid exhib tion plan talks
Southern clubs push to play summer exhibition games in six cities Springfield Decatur Quincy Peoria Danville Bloomington while aiming to shield reserve lists under National Association protection. Northern clubs resist and favor court appeals as the Waterloo dispute lingers in baseball law and civil courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearney
Oner Kinsella
Springfield
Johnson
National Commission
National Association of Professional
Cliba
Base Hall
National Association
Clvic
Messrs
Kinsella
Decatur
Quincy
Peoria
Danville
Bloomington
Waterloo
Tearney and
Towa
Sexton
Davenport
M. H. Sexton
National Association of Base Ball Clubs
National Board of Arbitration
Hostilies
Renvland
Porreit
Debuque
Clarence Renvland
du- Duque
du Mique
Beness
Steiner Hits In Members at Interstate YMCA Address
Dr Steiner addressed an interstate YMCA convention in Washington DC critiquing members with white collars and kid gloves. He urged practical aid to immigrants and warned the association risked failing its human-rack mission by focusing on a narrow, self centered group. The piece notes current prices for Migra chocolates at Fightney's and promotes Courier Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pren Roo
Steiner
Tawa Colleen
Grinnell
Washington, DC
China
Rusie eyes comeback aided by Charleston lumberman
Amos Rusie, famed New York pitcher, plans a return with backing from a Charleston Mississippi lumber millionaire. He will pitch and play first base for a wired team, with finances to organize the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Rusie
New York
Charleston
Miss
Rusie
Half a League of Absences in Chi Club Meeting
A sparse turnout at a Chicago meeting leaves four of eight club magnates present. Disarray follows as seating and order break down and legal injunctions loom. The piece laments a blunder by the northern group led by Sexton with Haven unsure and Rowland unable to explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
al Tearney
Waterloo in Three-I league feud sparks regional rivalries
The Cedar Rapids Republicans remark Waterloo faces hostility from southern Three-I cities, urging humility as Waterloo fights to retain its Three-I franchise. Cedar Rapids Gazette celebrates Waterloo’s franchise retention and envisions league reorganization to include Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Davenport, and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dubuque
Davenport
Rock Island
Tom Jenkins Returns for March Omaha Bout
Jess Reimer is paired with former world heavyweight champion Tom Jenkins for a final bout in Omaha on March 28. Manager Thorson signed the contract, and Omaha fans have taken to Reimer after seeing him in key matches. Jenkins, an athletic instructor at West Point, has trained steadily since losing the title to Gotch, with Denver promoter Otto Floto aiming to stage Jenkins vs Gotch if Reimer performs well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Reimer
Tom Jenkins
Omaha
Thorson
Reimer
Jenkins
West Point
Gotch
Otto Floto
Denver
Jack McCarthy Honored as Premier Left Fielder
Davenport Democrat salutes Jack McCarthy for hitting and fielding prowess with Danville Three and as a longtime leader of Kinsella's Senators. Fred Tenney lists McCarthy among the greatest left fielders in baseball history alongside Keeler and Hamilton, noting other legendary outfielders. Fans await his return as he trains for possible action.
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Davenport Democrat
Jack McCarthy
Danville
Kinsella
Senators
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Jack
Wee Willie Keeler
Hamilton
Sword
Mack
Keeler
Ty Cobb
Hal Chase
Nap Lajoe
Walter Johnson
Eddie Collins
Tenney
Chance
Evers
Wagner
J. Calling
Bennett
Waterloo Secures Return of Players
Omaha March 17 Duke Hollenbeck, last year with the Rourke family, will play with Waterloo in the Three-I league. Hollenbeck was sold to Waterloo by Pa Rourke. Waterloo also lands Kelley Bowman and Demmer, who had been held during the Three-I dispute.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Omaha
Duke
Hollenbeck
Rourke
Pa Rourke
Waterloo Clu
Kelley
Bowman
Demmer
Fol ey s Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Fol ey s Honey and Tar as a safe reliable cough remedy that expels colds checks la grippe and prevents pneumonia for both children and adults and contains no narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Burlington to Host Woodmen Biennial Convention in 1913
At Germantown Hall Burlington won the right to hold the Woodmen of the World biennial convention in 1913 after a vote that edged out Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. John W. Geiger was acclaimed head consul, P J Martin head adviser, and Charles T. Neu head banker, with other officers elected by ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ta
Woodmen of the World
Germanta Hall
Burlington
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
John W. Geiger
Council Bluffs
P. J. Martin
Waterloo
Charles T. Neu
Dubuque
E. B. King
Davenport
Nicholas Lienen
Chariton
Charles Slaughter
Creston
H. B. Oliver
Fairfield
Sovereign Merrill
Sovereign Geiger
Wales Hotel
Parada and Pageant Draw Growing Public Interest
Much interest surrounds the Parada and pageant planned as a benefit for Presbyterian hospital. Rehearsals fill the day and evening with groups allotted brief practice periods, each improving movement and grace. By Friday night next week the first performance day approaches with noticeable progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Hospital
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
An advertisement asserts Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and severe colds, claiming rapid relief from neuralgia pains and feverish symptoms. It touts three years of research, emphasizes absence of quinine, and promotes 15 cent packets sold by druggists globally.
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Pape
Parada to Feature Musical Entertainments and Pageant Effects
Performance aims to entertain two hundred spectators with a diverse program including flowers bees daisies fairies newsboys a parasol drill and varied acts. Experienced trainers lead the show and operatic selections will be performed alongside striking picture effects for a likely successful event.
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Charles Klein
Henry B. Harris
Sarah Padden
Crystal Theatre
Sullivan-Considine
SAM Liebert and Company
Toblitzky
The
Singing Blacksmiths
George Hillman
Mumford & Thompson
Maxim DeGrosz
Zeigler Bros
Gertrude Lee-Folsom & Company
Barry & Barry
Neary & Miller
Orpheum Orchestra
Orpheum
Quer the Ralston
C.D. Pedersen
Attornex
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
J. B. MacKay
Black Hawk Bank
Weigert Chiropractor
Arene
Fad Bt
General Sporting News
PENN
Paull
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Wilton Paull
Franklin Field
Mike Murphy
CL A
Fightney's
Ada
Resnita
Venice
Trautline Hanken
Herman Orley
Hanken
Banken
Goteh
Charles Cutler
Lincoln
Demetras
Pat Bohannon
McGill
Weston
Irving M. Hyman
Joe Dawson
George Bohland
Batesville
Ind
Cavet
Detroit
Fort Wayne
James Casey
Hugh Jennings
Kirwin
Blitehey
Fisher
McCarthy
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Paul Meloan
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
Tennyson
Haven
Rowland
Boyle
Sig
P. d. Martin
Waterlooan
Lece
American Safety Razor Co., Makers
Dr. Miles
Charles Holmes
N. Y
Walton, Delaware Co
N.Y
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Decorating Co
W. 5Th St
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Fod
R. E. Newell
W. Park Ave
Iowa
Waterloo Electrical
Stroebel Music House
East Fifth Street
C. J. Miller
West Fourth St
ST. Denisy Broadway
ST. Wie
Owen Ries Et
Aeecintmanes
Egeiteens
Taylor & Sor, Tos. Gee
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Job Department
Waterloo Register Co
Bath Street
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