McGraw Predicts Quakers Strength in Pennant Race
John J McGraw reviews the 1913 baseball scene noting the Quakers can widen their lead by beating the Giants in Philadelphia. He cites pitching depth with Mathewson Tesreau Fromme Demaree and Marquard, praises Philadelphia hitting, and warns Brooklyn and Chicago could still contend while praising Boston and the Pirates' management stance.
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Philadelphia
Tate
Giants
Polo Grounds
Pichers
Mathewson
Brooklyn
Theo-Wall
Pittsburg
Pirates
Quakers
Cubs
Birmingham
Cleveland
Athletics
Naps
Mack
Boston
Washington
New Haven
John J. McGraw
Record Rainfall In Butte June Sets New High
June rainfall in Butte reached nearly nine inches, with four days producing heavy totals and two cloudbursts adding three inches each. The official reading on June 14 showed six inches, and the month tally nears a record since 1908, when nine inches fell in two days. Weather observers note multiple days with trace amounts and a wager that Butte will see rain on 26 days in June.
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Alore
Butte
J. R. Wharton
Street Railway Company
Weather Bureau
Street Car Office
Fergus County division plans come to nought
Lewistown June 39 The movement to divide Fergus and create Judith county failed at the eleventh hour after no bond was filed for a $5,000 special election. Petition signatures fell short after withdrawals and reconfirmations could not be secured. County Attorney Marshall urged bond filing before action. petition was rejected.
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Lewistown
Fergus
Judith County
C. J. Marshall
Street Car Company Hears Workingmen on Hours Transport
Mine workers urge extended morning and evening service and an extension of Meaderville line to bring hundreds more riders to jobs. Wharton explains safety limits and cost, committee presses for earlier start times and longer service, Meantime potential Meaderville extension noted with cautious support. Union members and diverse trades present. license issued to J B Lobert for Rachael Campbell in city news.
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Butte & Superior
Wharton
Butte Street Railway Company
Rey
Meaderville
Manuxerwnarton
Genterville
Antag
Minitec
Cachai
Wilttie Tower
Aed County
Superior
Tervice
Mae
Fae
McCarthy
Recta
McLoughlin Near All England Title in Thrilling Win
Maurice J. McLoughlin of San Francisco, a rising American lawn tennis champion, defeated J. C. Parke of Ireland and Scotland in straight sets to reach the All England final at Wimbledon. The match drew about 500 spectators as McLoughlin showcased speedy court coverage and sharp net play to overwhelm Parke.
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Wimbledon
Maurice J. Mos Loughlin
San Francisco
Deiillantry
J. C. Parke
Flere
Parke
Trishman
McLoughlin
Resinol Makes Eczema Vanish Patent soap ad copy
An old resinol advertisement claims Resinol soap and ointment soothe eczema itch and burning. It promises clear, healthy skin with simple application and asserts the formula is gentle for tender skin.
Beikman's Alterative Promoted For Lung Ailments
An old promotional account touts Bekman s Alterative as effective for severe throat and lung conditions. Testimonies claim recovery from bronchitis asthma and stubborn colds after home treatment. The piece links the remedy to Dr W M Tate m and lists distributors in Philadelphia and other areas.
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Eekman
Atlantic
Atlanta
Iis
Tert
California
Gorsboe
Bekima
W. M. Tatem
Bekman
Newbio
Billio
Indelphia
American player advances to final in tense semifinal
The match showed a reserve of superiority at critical moments as the American led 5-3 before Parke rallied to 54, but the American closed out the game. Stanley E. Doust and Oscar Kreutzer faced off in a semi-final with the winner to meet McLoughlin in the final.
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Parks
Caliifornian
Parke
Stanley
Suffragettes Meet to Entertain the Men in Butte
The Butte suffragettes invite husbands to a 3 to 5 pm tea at Eagles Hall. President Rozsa urges all interested women to attend, bring their husbands, and share stories about the suffrage movement as tea is served. Speakers include Mrs Irish, Mrs Sievers, and Mrs Sherrill with tales from Livingston.
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Butte
Eagles’ Hall
Rozsa
Montana
Charles Irish
J. R. Sievers
Mra Sherrill
Suftr
Livingston
Refuse to Dance Incident Ties Turks to Circus
May Marden, six, accused three Turks tied to Campbell Bros. circus of offering to teach her the muscle dance and secure a dancer position for a week’s board. The girl refused to join. The Turks were released as constable Grath sought calm after actors were pacified and the show continued.
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May Marden
Mitch
Atorday
Campbell Bros
Theirl
Constable Grath
Butte
Carcasses Seen as Public Health Menace
Chief Deputy County Attorney J Y Dwyer ordered action on a complaint against Northern Pacific railway for failing to remove horse carcasses from its Meaderville right of way. County Health Officer McCarthy ordered disposal, carcasses covered over, dirt washed away, now a health menace.
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J. Y. Dwyer
Northern Pacific Railway
Meaderville
Omer McCarthy
Excuse for Rise of Picture Prices
Picture house managers say they will cooperate with the trades council committee studying admission price increases. They offer to prove the higher costs of salaries maintenance and labor via their books, and note that workers are union members who can testify to wage figures. They emphasize labor costs are only one part of rising production expenses.
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Tocal Picture Houses
Committee of the Trades Council
Trades Council
Boy saves two cents at penny bank tale
A small boy withdrew 2 cents from a children's penny savings bank on Saturday. By Monday he returned the money, saying he keeps cash on hand over Sunday. The worker notes his prudence in this college sersement story.
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