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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
5
A former burglar reflects on prison reform and fair treating inmates, arguing for modest wages and dignity. He compares old professional criminals who innovate with new burglars who reuse known schemes, noting he earned and spent about a half million dollars from burglary over 30 years.
William Rooney known as Frenchy reflects on a long career of burglary starting at fourteen. He explains changing times, safer depots, and tougher policing reducing profits. Rooney details early successes with partners, prison experiences at Elmira, Sing Sing, and Dannemora, and how parole and reform efforts failed to deter him.
A essay-like piece argues that beasts reflect human crime, citing bees stealing hive food to form bands, doves stealing nest materials, cavalry horses rebelling, and even crooked skulls with narrow foreheads. It warns to stay alert and separate such misbehaving animals from others to prevent theft and harm.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Emerson Taylor, a late figure described as a con man from Dry Run, praised by a Washington official and mocked by a wife about family duty. The remarks reflect a rural wit and stern commentary on character.
Age contrasts dominate big league pitching as veterans Mathewson Plank Ames Hughes Rucker and others deliver peak form early in 1913. Youngsters Beaton Keating Demare Mayer Rusgell and others also show dash and promise, while critics debate whether age or fitness governs sustained excellence.
A collage of baseball chatter mentions Hank O Day watching Cincinnati Walter Johnson dubbed the human gating gun and Bill Dahlen’s crews chasing a new field standard. Joe Tinker predicts Dodgers in first division while Billy Lash scouts for New York American Bert Shotton tops Browns batters. Christy Mathewson hailed by batters as best pitcher with Connie Mack needing one more good finger for Athletics.
The death of Roscoe Miller near Coryden Ind recalls a once bright Detroit right hander whose 1901 season helped the Tigers finish third. His speed and promise faded after leaping to New York then Pittsburgh, ending in minor leagues and finally tuberculosis.
Former first baseman Fred Tenney, now a Lowell shoe manufacturer, recalls the end of his playing days. He describes the sudden mix of unrest and longing as he left the training camps and faced life away from the diamond. His love for baseball endures, though he can no longer perform as he once did.
A garbled Washington Star clipping discusses player conduct and remarks from manager Griffith. The fragment references well behaved players, rival managers, and an alleged dissipative influence on the team, but читается incomplete and unclear.
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