Columbus Chosen For 1918 National Association Meet
Columbus Ohio was selected as the 1918 meeting place of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues at the eleventh annual session in Milwaukee. A readjustment committee was formed to negotiate with the national commission amid complaints over salary limits and league autonomy. Western League will begin April 18 with an 168 game schedule, and a schedule committee will meet in Chicago February 15 to draft two plans.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Columbus
Ohio
National Association of Professional Baseball
National Commission
Omaha
Ohio City
American Association
San Francisco
Nashville
Mil Sexton
Northwestern League
J. H. Farranl
Norris L. O'Neill
Western League
Draving
Chicago
Sexton
E. E. Barrow
International League
W. M. Kavanaugh
Southern League
F. R. Carson
Central League
M. EB. Justice
Central Association
Duffy
Hugh Duffy
Miana EC
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Newark
Donnelly
Boston
Advanta Club
Jesse Tannehill
St. Joseph
Rebating Charges Against New York Central Railway
Government officials disclosed the federal grand jury has begun an investigation aimed at indicting the New York Central Railway company and the Vingis coal mining corporation on charges of extensive rebating. A long list of individuals is named in the article, indicating a wide scope of participation in the alleged scheme.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
New York Central Railway Company
Anti- Vingis Coal Mining Corporation
Munger qualifies for twentieth term as Waterloo township constable
Carl Munger, widely known as a Waterloo township constable, attains his 20th term marking a 39 year career as a peace officer. A former city marshal and district court bailiff, he arrived in Black Hawk County in 1855 and settled in 1856. Health concerns may send him wintering in California with relatives planning the trip.
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Munger
Carl
Waterloo Township
Dhat
Black Hawk County
Mr. Munger
Long List of Names in Historical Directory Item
A dense enumeration of individuals including Varey Geo Carley UH J Carpenter LG Carpenter Lowell Carr W. C. Carter J. W. Caulkin and many others across multiple classes and foreign names. The fragment reads like a roster or membership listing with numerous personal names and affiliations, ending with a note on third class and a fourth class entry for Mrs John Murray.
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Chas
Goodyear
A. BE. Gray
Francia Griffin
M. Gorberg
R. GC. Hackney
H. F. Hageman
DL. Hamm
H. R. Hanson
Thomas Hansen
D. R. Harvert
Theo. Hanson
F. (. Hariman
Lester Hatfield
Frank W. Hayden
EF. W. Lay
Blaine Heaberlin
H. A. Heath
W. Z. Helm
Fred Hempel
A. ©. Henderson
J. P. Hess
Fred Hesser
KE. Higbee
C. W. Hileman
W. M. Hinkley
F. T. Hoagland
W. A. Hofmastler
Cecil Hoffman
Frank Hoffman
John Hoffenberger
DP. L. Holley
Fred Howard
Huston
Harry Lowry
Lucas
Tdoris Lyons
D. J. Lyman
W. H. B.mcartor
Chas. C. McCabe
Phillip ‘McCabe
McClain & George
B. Mc Unilouch
R. E. McFadden
Robs. McGaffin
M. J. McWhean
J. M. McLaughlin
P. T. Mabio
T. E. Munch
C. G. Olliver
R. R. Palmer
F. Cease
Clyde Peddicord
Vidal Pena
Daniel Peterson
Peterson
C.F. Pierce
Wm. Pierce
J. E. Potter
Frank Poubalion
G. F. Powers
B.C. Probert
A. J. Prost
Ed Quinn
Sergey Reunoff
Dave Redick
M. B. Reed
Stewart Reed
W. A. Steinke
B.a.stevenson
Burl Stewart
Geo. Stewart
Alc
A. Stillman
G. Studebaker
A. Sullivan
John RR. Taylor
Gen. Tein
Vern Tenny
A. Thomas
Wm. Thomas
Thornburg
P. Tooker
Wu. Treanor
Leon Truitt
H. F. Tuning
Will Urie
Johnnie TH. Vaughn
Vorbeck
Thor. Walker
Richard Warren
Reginald Waters
Ton. Webber
Emil Weber
W. OM. Weldon
Weltzin
J. W. Wheat
J. BE. Wildey
Ralph Willard
ML Wilson
W. Wilson
Ed H. Wilcom
Henry Wilson
T. A. Wolfe
Woolley
Geo. J. Wood
Gen. Wren
Wren
Clay Young
HH. M. Young
John Bukoff
Giuro Churich
Luigi Conggiani
T. A. Todd
Tlugh Lenaghan
Fotos A. Partsatas
Vidal N. Pena
Charles Stern
Manovel AL Vourou
Rik Zander
Paul Zinkna
Riggs
John Murray
City in Brief a Period Chronicle of Local Movements
Mr and Mrs H M Mott and children depart for Oregon to start anew Rev Bamford heads to Clermont to lead Sunday service Mrs Frank E Willie and daughter Thelma visit Mason City Mrs A P Houston travels to Fort Dodge to spend Sunday with relatives Mrs William Bowser returns from St Paul after her daughter’s appendectomy Marina F Boehme seeks administration of estate of Joseph A Boehme estate valued small may claim damages for death H L Ottoman and spouse from Freeport Ill visit Waterloo Miss Rachael Gibson of Syracuse NY visiting Waterloo relatives Miss Watel Walker travels to Chicago for two weeks Stone work advances at Citizens Gas and Electric building timber frames removed exposing roof sturdiness and fireproofing
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Bamford
Clermont
Frank E. Willie
Thelma
Mason City
Marina F. Boehme
Joseph A. Boehme
H. L. Ottoman
J. K. Ottoman
Freeport
Ill
Rachael Gibson
Syracuse
N. Y
Waterloo
Correct Position in Driving a Car
General Manager Fred W. Traines of Regal Motor Car Co. explains the ideal driving posture is slightly inclined backward, avoiding extremes of leaning forward or tilting back. A correct seat angle improves control of pedals and steering, reduces eye strain, and helps longer trips with greater comfort, even in moderate priced models.
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Fred W. Traines
Regal Motor Car Company
Trans
Boy Shot Today By Companions In Jefferson Street Incident
Larue Cole age 16 and a companion were shot with air rifles at 1 pm by John Smith 13. Cole was struck in the head with a skull penetrating bullet and the other boy wounded in the wrist. Police held Jim McLaren 10 and search for other youths involved after a quarrel near lower Jefferson retreat during play.
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Larue Cole
John Smith
Young Cole
G. G. Cole
Jefferson Street
Lower Jefferson
Jim McLaren
Citizen of North Carolina Elected Iowa Congressman
The Iowa Sixth district elected Kirk Patrick a North Carolina resident to Congress. He is a Democrat eligible voter living in Guilford County. Born in Iowa he settled in North Carolina after being shot in a revenue raid. He campaigned vigorously in Iowa and secured the seat despite Republican objections to his residence.
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North Carolina
Iowa
Washington
Kirkpatrick
Guilford County
Congress
Sturgis man shoots wife then dies in crisis
Ed Gandt of Sturgis shot and seriously injured his divorced wife before killing himself in a personal crisis last night. The couple had previously separated, and the incident occurred in Sturgis on November 16. Authorities reported the event as a domestic tragedy with no further details available.
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Sturgls
Gandt
Sturgis
Eternal Thessalonica City of the Near East
Christian Herald recalls Saloniki as an ancient port city with a five mile white wall, the Egnatian way, and the Arch of Victory. It notes Alexander the Great renaming it Thessalonica and links Paul and Silas to the site, describing enduring city characteristics through time.
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Christian Herald
Saloniki
Alexander ‘the Great
Mount Olympus
Alexander
Philip
Acropolis
Kivade
Octavius
Antony
Brutus
Cassius
Phillipi
Thessalonica
Caesar
Paul
Silas
Athens
Mermaid Painting Question Sparks Gallery Moment
A man under the influence of Aquor entered a city art gallery and loitered before a mermaid painting. After about thirty minutes he asked an attendant, What time does a tide go out, any way, in a breezy, seemingly puzzled exchange.
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Aquor
Shay
London streets debate renames Charles Street in county
London County Council suggests renaming Charles Street, Longacre to one of three options Arne Street after the composer Arne, Laroon Street after Captain Laroon the actor, or Mohun Street after actor Michael Mohun, amid a drive to reduce Charles street numbers.
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London
John
County of London
Westminster
London County Coucil
Westminster City
Chirlas Street
Longacre
Arne
Arne the
Compser
Laroon
Drury Lane
Mohun
Michael Mohun
Cockpit
County Superintendent-elect becomes deputy to current principal
Miss Margaret Myers, county superintendent-elect, has accepted a deputy role to incumbent Harry A. Moore who serves as principal of John Fiske school. Myers will take office on January 1. The Fairbank State Bank sues Annie O Donnell Central Iowa Granite Co and EH A Boggs to recover 19381. Relatives of the late D R Plants who died intestate in November 1910 seek D E Ashley as administrator for an estate valued at 3000. B E Wilson christens his Lincoln township farm Myrtle Valley Stock Farm.
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Margaret Myers
Harry A. Moore
John Fiske
Miss Myers
Fairbank State Bank
Annie O’donnell
Central Iowa Granite Co
EH. A. Boggs
D. R. Plants
D. E. Ashley
B. E. Wilson
Lincoln Township
Myrtle Valley Stock Farm
Catholic Student Assn Adjourns in Ames Iowa
The Catholic Student Association of America adjourned its annual convention in Ames on November 16 after adopting peace resolutions for Britain France and Germany and endorsing the laymen retreat movement. Frank H. Good man of Fargo and the University of Minnesota was reelected president with Esther Brennan of Nebraska as vice president and Paul C. Taff of Iowa State College as secretary treasurer. The 1913 convention will be at the University of Iowa.
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Ames
Catholic Student Association of America
Great Britain
France
Germany
Frank H. Goodman
Fargo
N. D
University of Minnesota
Esther Brennan
University of Nebraska
Paul C. Taff
Iowa State College
University of Towa
Wilson party sails to Bermuda for holiday voyage
New York on November 16 Woodrow Wilson president elect Mrs Wilson and the Misses Eleanor and Jessie Wilson departed by the steamship Bermudian shortly after 2 am. They expect to be away until December 16 and were seen off by a throng of well wishers.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Eleanor and
Jessie Wilson
Bermuda
Bermudian
For Sale Farm 100 Acres Near Market Town
For Sale a 100 acre farm in fine condition with good buildings and various fruit trees. An ideal home located 12 miles from a market town. For terms call or write J. L. Staabel, owner, Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co., Ia. Found Pair of glasses and purse on W 3rd Ave near Marsh St. Owner inquire 1627 Ward Ave. For Rent Furnished room up to date, four blocks from Ellis hotel. Call 911 Mulberry St East. Wanted Salesman for balance of year and next to sell general trade in Iowa. Commission contract, $35 weekly for expenses. The Continental Jewelry Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wanted Ladies make supporters 12 per 100 with material furnished. Wabash Supply Co., Desk 795, Milwaukee, Wis. Wanted Calendar Salesman as state agent for Iowa for 1913 to sell our de luxe calendars.
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J. L. Staabel
Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co
Marsh St
Ward Ave
Ellis Hotel
Mulberry Street
Iowa
Continental Jewelry Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Wabash Supply Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Navy urges career choice for youths in Waterloo
A recruitment notice invites 17 to 25 year olds to explore Navy paths at Fourth and Lafayette Streets in Waterloo and learn trade options beyond seamanship. It promises four years to decide, world travel, good pay, and training with a free booklet The Making of a Man-O-War’s Man.
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U. S. Navy
Navy
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Waterloo
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Dept
Washington
Gratitude Letter Praises Dr Clement’s Rectal Cure
Oscar Headler of Guthrie Center Iowa writes January 16 1911 praising Dr Clement Des Moines for a cure of piles and ulceration. The testimonial touts a safe non surgical method and urges others with rectal diseases or ruptures to consult the doctor at Fifth Locust Saint Suite 410 Marquart Iowa.
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Oscar Headles
Guthrie Center
Jows
C. ¥. Clement
Vex Moines
Iowa
C. Y. Clement
Des Moines
Clement
Oscar Headler
Fle
Y. Clement
Locust Sts
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Doroth Barrett
Mae Baysinger
Clara Bell
Bessie Bentley
Fred Birnes
Tena Hirnes
Laura Boswell
Mary Brunjekoai
Ethel Chappell
Bassie Collins
Frances Delores
Pearl Dilacker
Marie Dunkelburg
Mabel Ellis
A.B. Floyd
Gesser
Tinzel
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Homer Greene
J. W. Green
Katie Hanson
Marie Herne
Burr Tolls
Ruth Lind
McFarland
Annie Miller
Ida M
Archie Nichol
Ibhel Ninty
Norman
M. Pierce
M. Richards
Rudy Ritener
Corine Badler
Mies Mae Soniff
Bessic
Menson
Ed Snater
A. Steipelfson
Mrk
Leta
A.M. Sutherland
M Templer
Pearl Theiss
J. Warner
Mire
Bessie M. Whitmacre
Sine Yuh
Frank Ackerman
Geo. Ackles
J. Aiken
Angear Anderson
Otto Andersom
Maklen
Broan
W. G. Brown
Rueen
Ka Margery
WP. Barke
M. R Burrell
A Warright
Peter Rornong
G Byers
M.ol. Campbell
Hlenberg
M Marr Bow
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W. C. Munger
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Monford Mott
Alice Mott
Oregon
A. P. Houston
Fort Dodge
Mrs. A. Wren
Wiliam Bowser
Mra. T. B. Machamer
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O. G. Williams Mig Co
W. 3Rd Ave
Half Mile Town
Franklin Co
Kansas
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Minn
Locust
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Wilhemina
Mia
A. FY. Stolt
W. 7Th
Locust Bt
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Cedar Rapids
Best
Havenburg Co
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Hendersons
Indianapolis
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Henderson Features
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Black Hawk Auto CO
Waterloo, Iowa
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