Buying 100000 Worth of Herring in Whispers
In New York the herring exchange lacks a fixed home as quotations form by whispered bids between exchange members and importers agents. An 8000 package Scottish mattes import valued near 100000 dollars were opened and sampled at a recent session on the pier.
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York
New York
Herring Exchange
Pier 56
North River
West Twenty-fourth Street
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Minneapolis Police Get Parasols in Heatwave
In Minneapolis the heat leads to sunlit patrols at wide crossings. Mrs. Horace Lowry provided each policeman with a parasol, saving them from the blazing sun until council action could supply official shade.
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Inneapolis
Minneapolis
Mill City
Horace Lowry
Row of Gotham Nicknames Over Nickel Roaster Case
In New York a tangle of Nicholases centers on a nickel plated peanut roaster. Nicholas Xenodociousosis denies giving a nicked roaster while Nicholas Arhagasenas proves his uncle’s gift had no nick. After a disorderly chain of buys and claims, Arhagasenas is discharged.
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York
Nicholas Xenodociousosis
Nicholas Arhagasenas
St. Nicholas Avenue
Arhagasenas
Nicholas Demolaviocolusiones
Nicholas Zacharakes
Zacharakes
Nicholas Coceres
Cocores
Nicholas Basiolocous
Basiolocous
Nicholas Kashaeneses
Nicholas
Denver Eugenic Baby Raised With Cow Playmate
A Denver couple rears Frederick Fish, an eighteen month old labeled a eugenic baby, under rules stressing inheritance and environment. A cow named Cherry is his chief companion, milk source, and source of daily play, with the family promoting controlled upbringing and avoiding baby talk.
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Denver
Enver
Santa Claus
Frederick Fish
Frederick
Fred
Hivuseld
UTS & Pets
Cherry
Man Surrenders in Barroom Chase Over Nonsupport Charge
John Peterson is jailed on a nonsupport charge after a chaotic pursuit through Chicago streets. His wife Helmia chased him from the Postal cafe to Harrison Street, into a South Clark street saloon, disrupting tables and drinks before John surrendered at the Harrison Street station.
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Chicago
John Peterson
Wentworth Avenue
Harrison
Helmia Peterson
John
Board of Trade and Railroad
van Buren Street
Petersons
Helma
la Salle Street
Peterson
Harrison and
Clark
Harrison Street
Clark Street
Bos
Helmia
Coin Toss Sets Stage For San Francisco Couple’s Wedding
San Francisco advertising man Ralph S. Montgomery and Seattle society girl Laurine Michaelson began a honeymoon trip to Coronado after a coin toss decided their marriage. The couple, undecided before the toss, wed when the coin determined the outcome.
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San Francisco
Laurine Michaelson
Seattle
Ralph S. Montgomery
Coronado
Heurts
Callahan the hard working Pirates skipper praised by fans
James J. Long writes in the Pittsburgh Sun that Jimmy Callahan shows tireless effort and leadership for the Pirates. He works from dawn practice through the game and stays on the coaching lines to spark rallies, remaining steady whether winning or losing.
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Jimmy Callahan
Pittsburgh
James J. Long
Pittsburgh Sun
Cal
Pirates
McGraw
Callahan
Baseball Managers and Players in the Spotlight of 1913 Era
The column surveys managers and players from Connie Mack to Mathewson, Dubuc, Knabe, Barnes, Niehoff, Mann, Tinker, and others. It jokes about pitching, signings, and managerial tactics while noting signings, retirements, and public perceptions of assets like Bush and Daubert. It blends humor with baseball gossip and aging legends.
Brother Harry Roots For Stan Coveleskie In Detroit Bench Moment
The Tigers batters heard Brother Harry Coveleskie cheering from the Detroit bench as his brother Stan pitched against Detroit. Stan faced Cobb on first with none out in the fourth inning while Bobby Veach batted. Harry forgot Stan was on the opposite side and later urged Heilmann to hit.
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Stanley Coveleskie
Brother Harry
Tigers
Harry
Detroit
Stan
Cobb
Bobby Veach
Veach
Turner
Sam Crawford
Howard
Cleveland
Oscar Vitt
Fellows
Heilmann
Harry Tuthill
Hooper on throwing learned on California ranch
Boston outfielder Harry Hooper explains his throwing skill began in childhood on his father's ranch in California. He says he practiced in spare moments, throwing stones at rabbits, and that early training helped him peg targets in baseball and maintain a strong arm without needing to be a giant.
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Harry Hooper
Boston Red Sox
California
Ed Klepfer Starred in Cleveland Pennant Push
One of the season's striking features is Ed Klepfer's pitching for Cleveland. He joined from Venice in the Pacific Coast league and, after being passed over by Manager Rowland for the White Sox, was acquired by the Indians for nothing following the Jackson deal.
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Ed Klepfer
Cleveland
Klepfer
White Sox
Venice
Rowland
Indians
Jackson
Johnny Evers Peeved by Singing Umpire in Baseball Tale
The article notes Johnny Evers losing temper when Bill Byron called strikes and the umpire sang the decision. It praises colorful figures like Byron Ger many Schaefer Nick Altrock and Steve Evans for livening the game and recounts a Toledo incident with Evans at second base and a humorous exchange over a pickoff throw.
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Johnny Evers
Bill Byron
Evers
Tener
Byron
Germany Schaefer
Nick Altrock
Steve Evans
Evans
Toledo
Steve
Roger Bresnahan
Slugger Jack Murray Shines for Toronto International League
Jack Murray once starred with the Giants and Cubs and now leads the Toronto International League squad with a hot hitting streak. He has been the team's best bet as they climb the standings and appears poised for a return to major league play.
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Jack Murray
Giants
Cubs
Jack
Braves Echo Excuses Over Polo Grounds Conditions
Braves pitcher Tom Hughes jokes that batters feign excuses for poor hitting after his no hit game. He mocks Giants and Polo Grounds complaints about outfield fence height and lighting, noting unfamiliar views from sunlit skies and scoreboard distances.
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Tom Hughes
Braves
Gieats
Polo Grounds
Mel Wolfgang Tops White Sox Pitching Crew
Mel Wolfgang, star pitcher for the White Sox, twirls splendid ball all season and becomes one of Rowland's most reliable relievers on the team.
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Mel Wolfgang
Mel” Wolfgang
White Sox
Rowland
Senators Try Out Youngsters in Tryout Session
Manager Griffith adds two promising players Horace Milan and Turney Barber to the squad. Milan is the brother of the Senator center fielder and both youngsters are expected to develop into solid contributors.
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Senators
Griffith
Horace Milan
Senator
Turney Barber
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Phillies
Cincinnati
C. Mathewson
Leslie Mann
Joe” Tinker
Harry Davis
Athletics
Fred Luderus
Connie” Mack
Joe” Bush
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Jim Scott
Tristam Speaker
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Harry Coveleskie
Yis
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