Baseball Trust Probe Sheds Light on Player Slavery Claims
Washington reports Ty Cobb Hugh Jennings Connie Mack and other baseball figures will testify to a House rules committee about a "combination in restraint of trade" dominating the sport The resolution spearheaded by Rep Gallagher argues the trust fixes salaries and bars players from leaving the clubs risking ostracism and blacklisting He calls for an investigation to end commercialism and protect the sport
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Washington
Ty Cobb
Hugh Jennings
Connie Mark
House
Thomas Gallagher
Chicago
Illinois
Committee On Rules
Henry
Juste
Gallagher
Underwood
Baseball Trust
Clark
Ithe Trust
America
Gotch versus world strong man claim sparks debate
A Butte visitor notes a Minneapolis tale of a world class strong man. A Norwegian cites a log lifting feat where a brother reportedly grips a ten foot log in one hand and smashes two blocks together leaving sawdust, argument contrasting Gotch’s strength.
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Gotch
Butte
Mont
Minneapolis
Bruder
Brudder
New York Brunswicks 1913 Bowling Champions
The Brunswicks of New York were declared 1913 champions in the five man team event of the American Bowling Congress tournament. They led with 2,904 in a field of eighty-three teams and won $750 as part of more than $9,000 in prizes distributed among the top teams.
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Chicago
American Bowling Congress
Brunswicks of
New York
Flonners
Brunswick All-Stars
Terry's Mountains
Lipmans
Brunswicks
Ort Wayne
Kiondykes
Toledo
Newarks
Newark
N. J
Weeghmanes
Chalmers Motor Co
Chi-Caro
Song’s Springs
Hengelers
Peoria
Union
Baseball Fans Lifted by Winter News and Trades
Lost in winter chatter about baseball trades and futures, the column notes manager moves and player prospects. It covers Mique Finn, Raymond offers, Giants, Brooklyn Superbas, Bergen, Daubert, Kling, Mack’s A’s, Bresnahan, Naps, and Devin’s Phillies at Hot Springs with early-season plans and rosters.
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Mique Finn
Bugs Raymond
Raymond
McGraw
Giants
Finn
Brooklyn
Erwin and
Feldie
Water loo Wrestlers Headline in City Showdown
Waterloo fans expect Carl Brown to defeat Paul Prehm in a finish match at the Waterloo theatre with both sides confident. Prehm has faced Walter Miller in a handicap bout. Miller won two falls in an hour then Prehm earned a decision as the St Paul grappler agreed to throw him three times in an hour. Miller later defeated Mike Yokel in St Paul for the world middleweight title after two and a half hours with no falls.
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Carl Brown
Paul Prehm
Mason City
Waterloo Theatre
Brown
Prehm
Walter Miller
Miller
Des Moines Traders Split Over Co-operative Grocer Venture
Wholesale grocers in Des Moines react cautiously to a proposed co operative model aiming to cut the middleman. Some see no danger. others warn of credit losses, internal power struggles, and cash-only shifts, as firms weigh ins and outs of a cooperative venture.
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Des Moines
Maren
Avery
Charles Hlewitz &Sons Company
Will Water
Falbbers
Ueearn
Mrel
$100 000 To Combat Vice Targeted In Otumwa Notice
Otumwa Iowa March 22. Public funds of 100000 dollars are allocated to combat vice including intemperance gambling and prostitution. The notice outlines the purpose and allocation of proceeds for local reform initiatives.
Olive Tablets Claim Bold Morning Benefits
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Edward s Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for a brown mouth bad breath and constipation. It asserts the tablets cleanse the liver and bowels, reduce pimples, and improve breath with daily use, comparing them to harsher laxatives and highlighting years of practice and lab work behind the product.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Hyery i
Olee
Columbus
YM. Edwards
Pello County Civic League Formed To Promote Public Order
The Pello County Civic League was incorporated yesterday for 100000 dollars as the successor to an earlier law and order league aimed at combating the saloon. Both sexes may join. shares cost 5 dollars each. Also advertised is Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic foot pain at a quarter. For sale by all dealers.
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Pello County Civic League
Law and Order League
I W Bouldin M D Specializes in Chronic Nerve Debility
I W Bouldin MD offers specialist treatment for chronic nerve sexual debility varicocele stricture and all diseases of men and women with immediate relief. 310 Syndicate Block Phone 1730.
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I. W. Bouldin
Endorsement for Meritol Pile Remedy by Decorah Journal
W H Holmes of the Decorah Iowa Journal reports long standing hemorrhoid relief from Meritol Pile Remedy after a single recommendation. He notes rapid improvement and no return of distress, praising the product highly. Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store are listed as exclusive agents.
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W. H. Holmes
the Decorah
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drugstore
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Ringside
Met
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Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
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East Fifth Street
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood
Hotel Logan
Grace Cannon Davis
West First Street
NEW York Floral CO
Sycamore St
Abraham
Aken
Abova
Bible Ae
Tissot
Douay
Gibbons
Farley
Suscspscholos
Tris Weekly Courier
Sion
Cve
Phelps
Superbas
Bergen
Johnny Kling
Daubert
Cubs
Boston
Athletics
Mack
Toi
Bresnahan
Kenetehy
Davis
Naps
Lafigie
Olson
Birmingham
Graney
Hank Clay
Humphries
Suggs
Frormine
Keefe
Smith
Rube Benton
Harry Steinfeldt
Mike Mowery
Cravath and Downey
Phillie
Devin
Hot Springs
Purple
Co-Operative Jogging House
Jexist
Atter
C. F. Olinger
Atwater
Cal
California
Mr. Olinger
Omaha
Victrala
Denver
Salt Lake City
Union-Southern Pacific
J. W. Turtle
Union Pacific R.R. Co
West Fifth Street
Des Moines, Lows
City Garment Cleaning Co
West Fourth St
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Sibert
East
Fourth Street
Scotch Woolen Mill
Iowa
Union Label
Blackstone — State House
Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co
Lytle Flour & Feed CO
West Park Ave
the Fovuler Co
Maruitu Chaerts Ob
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
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