Central association to issue strict umpire and scorer rules
In Burlington Illinois March 31 the Central association announces readiness for the pennant season. President Justice orders umpires to Keokuk April to receive strict conduct rules and scorers to standardize game records. A sport writers league is discussed while Monmouth reports bold gather plans and player signings for opening games and forthcoming exhibitions.
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Burlington
Ohio
Indiana
Central Association
Justice
Keokuk
Sport Writers’ League
Sport Writers’ Association
John A. Ball
Quincy
Ill
Tom Green
Inok
Aseball
Garial the Roses
Manuseh
Evers Predicts Cheney A Sensation For Pitching World
Tampa March 29 Johnny Evers Cubs manager says Art Cheney will be the sensation of the pitching world in the National League this season. Cheney won twenty six games last year and will eclipse it this year. Evers says Chicago would win the pennant with two more twirlers of Cheney’s calibre and Wie had a good year in 1912 but Cheney’s name will be on fans lips all year.
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Evers
Cheney
Tampa
Fla
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Art Cheney
Cub
Cubs
Chicago
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim Gentle Constipation Relief
Advertisement notes that Dr Edwards Olive Tablets ease constipation without griping and act gently on bowels and liver. It claims the tablets are pleasant to take, suitable for children, and help with dark breath and tired feeling. Priced 10 and 26 cents per box from The One Tablet Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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One Tablet Co
Columbua
Ohio
Pitcher Mitchell Sale Sparks Salary Dispute
Monmouth offered $200 for pitcher Mitchell. Manager Ducky Eberts, former head of Galesburg, refuses to play for Monmouth at the salary. Hough may sell him to another team after already receiving a $225 offer.
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Mitchell
Ducky Eberts
Galesburg
Monmouth
Hough
Davenport High Wins State Title in Basketball Championship
Davenport High School captured the state basketball title defeating Sioux City 24 to 15 at the university armory. Ottumwa earned third place by beating Fort Dodge 35 to 14, while Davenport's roster featured standout players Rhodes Hansen As Jen and Tomson whose performance defined the tournament.
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City
Davenport High School
University Armory
Sioux City
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Davenport
Rhodes
Hansen
Jen
Tomson
Sioux
Murphy
Fort Dads
Ofumwa
Tess Br Schaeffer
Ste
Spokane Japanese Club Raises Funds With Play
Spokane, Wash. patrons backed a Nippon Athlete club project by attending a melodrama titled Kilalaena and supporting a two stick wood drum ensemble. The event netted 2300 for the baseball team and three months earlier a Japanese performance had raised 300 for compatriots overseas.
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Spokane
Wash
Maren
Tneatrument
Panese
Loess Co
Petrs
Nippon Athlete
Shu
All-Iowa High School Basketball Team Selected
Ottumwa and Sioux City land one each on the all-state first team with Davenport earning three first team spots and one on the second. Hollenbeck of Sioux City and Schaefer of Ottumwa lead a list praised as among the fastest high school players seen at the state tourney.
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Rhodes
Davenport
Schaefer
Ottumwa
Allen
Hollenbeck
Sioux City
Tompson
Hanssen
Strong
Kline
Clinton
White
Cedar Rapids
Murphy
Town City
Pever Sren
Keokuk Indians Prep As Star Roster Grows
Keokuk fans show high enthusiasm as manager Manlusch signs key players for the Indians camp at Nubinger park. Arrival of Manaseh signals formal preparations while Pat Hilly and Whittaker trade final plans, with contracts still pending from Jones and Madigan. Sterns expects swift replies.
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Keokuk Kngdom
Manaseh
Keokuk
Nubinger Park
Bugs
Indians
Lusch
Pat Hilly
Whittaker
Jones
Madigan
National Commission
Sterns
Keokuk Fans Growing Happy About New Baseball Club
Keokuk fans welcomed the season with optimism as Manager Manuseh builds a strong team. Players under reserve have not yet responded, and a few may not join the squad. Local sports writers praise Keokuk’s early prospects, noting the club has potential despite uncertain roster.
Fight fans raise $3,000 for eastern flood relief
In San Francisco on March 31 John L. Sullivan refereed a prize fight and urged the crowd to donate to flood sufferers in Ohio and Indiana. He gave $50 as the drive began and other bets followed, totaling $3,000 for relief.
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San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
Ohio
Indiana
Lumber Inquiry Moves to Dubuque in Sherman Act Case
A hearing in the government’s antitrust probe into the Northwestern Lumbermen’s Association opened in Dubuque under the Sherman Act after sessions in Chicago Seattle Portland Minneapolis St Paul St Louis and Des Moines. Witness P. J. Seippel of Seippel Lumber Co testified his firm sells within 150 miles of Dubuque at reasonable prices and that the association attempted to cut off his supply though he remained able to offer good prices. Judge Purdy cross examined and introduced exhibits from the Seippel company as prominent officials attended the hearing.
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Dubuque
Northwestern Lumbermen’s Association
United States
Fuller
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Louis
Des Moines
Pp. J. Seippel
P. J. Seippel Number Company
Seippel
Seippel Company
Roy EK. Fuller
Clark McKercher
Washington, D. C
George WN. Murdock
W. G.sollis
Northwestern Lumbermen's Association
A. B. Carson
Woman's Industrial Reform Proposals Face Senate
Des Moines Iowa March 31 a special report states Senator Thomas introduced a bill to create a five member study commission to analyze women's roles in industry in Iowa. It also notes possible opposition to a separate woman factory inspector and a woman’s industrial reformatory while other commissions seek abroad studies and road marker controls with a $25 fee and a misdemeanor penalty for defacement.
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Des Moines
Thomas
Senate
Iowa
Department of Labor
Wice
State Highways’ Commission
Groat bill to add third judge would pass Senate
Attorney J H Hildebrand of the Waterloo delegation returned from Des Moines saying the Groat bill to add a third judge for the Tenthal district is almost certain to pass the Senate. He reported interviews with prominent senators who agreed the district should have an additional judge.
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J. H. Hildebrand
Waterloo
Des Moines
State Senate
Hildebrand
Relief well taken care of says Garrison
Secretary Garrison telegraphed President Wilson that the relief well was perfectly attended to and secured. The message came as authorities continued efforts related to the ongoing drilling operation and the broader project.
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Garrison
Washington
Wilson
Relief on Ground Ensures No Washington Departure for Flood District
Officials stated relief in flood districts was well handled by on site teams and that the president would not need to travel from Washington. The remark aimed to reassure the public about immediate aid and minimize travel during the disaster response.
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Washington
Famine of Servant Girls Prompts Minnesota Bureau Appeal
Mrs L A Rosing head of the Minnesota Free Employment bureau’s women’s branch urged Wisconsin to send servant girls to St Paul and Minneapolis claiming a servant famine. She wrote in response to a Wisconsin inquiry about local need.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
L. A. Rosing
Isa
Minnesota Free Employment Bureau
Wisconsin
Resinol Cures Ringworm Recipes Touted In Ads
Two testimonials from Chicago and Nessville praise Resinol Soap and Ointment for curing ringworm on a child and an adult. Mrs. Emory Skelnik recounts relief after two weeks of treatment. E S Gilliland credits treating several sores after weeks of itching and unsightliness. It advertises Resinol products and mail sample offer from Hesinol Chem Co.
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Chicago
Emory Skelnik
Gresham Ave
Nessville
Gilliland
Hesinol Chem, Co
Baltimore
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Bedell
Adams
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Preesy
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Clery
Fitzgerald
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Finney
Luna
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YALE
Cloert, Peabody & Co
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Piper Piping
Piper Heidsieck
Hood
Juli C. Tison
Atlantic City
N. J
Mary Walker
Ruth Graves
Madaline Hutchinson
Walnut Street Boys’ Orchestra
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A. J. Busby
Mgr
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Akten
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Company of 100
Famous 7 Foy Kiddies
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Bijou Theatre
New York
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Milton & Dollie Nobles
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