National Chairman Tours Baltimore Convention Hall
National Chairman Mack arrived in Baltimore to open the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Belvedere and inspect the convention hall with Sullivan Woodson and Dedlin. He called the hall remarkable and discussed temporary leadership and possible candidates for the presiding officer. He noted no serious nominating conferences before Chicago and highlighted tariff, cost of living, and trusts as plank priorities.
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Baltimore
Mack
Belvedere
New York
Roger Sullivan
Hollness
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
J. B. Dedlin
Goltra
Missouri
Wash- Jonington
Champ "Clark
Parker
O'Gorman
Olile James
Kern
Committee On Permanent Organization
Chicago
Cardinal Gibbons
Illinois
Indiana
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
Thomas Taggart
Marshall
Gaynor
Dix
Champ Clark
Harmon
Govern Nichols
Ohio
Cuba Objects to U S Officer Mission
Havana reports Secretary of the Interior says a U S envoy with authority to settle terms between Cuba and insurgents would be disfavored. Cuban leaders fear recognition of rebel demands. government would only grant brief surrender time before stamping out the revolt. Collateral dispatches note mixed battle reports and ships transporting troops to threatened points.
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Havana
Interior
Biu
Leonard Wood
Enoch H. Crowder
Cuba
United States
Monteagudo
Valiente
Estenez
Ivonez
Jarahueca
Santiago
Orestes Ferrera
Washington
Cuban
Oriente
Deserted His Wife for Another Woman in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi June 13 authorities arrested Jasper S. Munsell an insurance promoter on telegraph request from Henry Muth chief county detective at Pittsburg for alleged desertion and non support of his wife. Munsell said the case is simply a question of alimony he has been unable to pay. He has lived in Jackson for months in the home of a prominent family with a woman he presented as his wife.
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Jackson
Miss
Henry Muth
Pittsburg
Jasper S. Munsell
Munsell
Ex Senator Frazier In Serious Condition In Tennessee
Ex United States Senator James B. Frazier, staying at his Chattanooga home for over a week, was reported in serious condition. He is said to face possible appendicitis or peritonitis. Dr James H Atlee said observation will continue and improvement may avert surgery, with decisive condition expected in the next two days.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
James B. Frazier
James H. Atlee
Frazier
Epworth League Conference Opens in Spartanburg
The South Carolina Epworth League convened in Spartanburg with 325 delegates from 150 leagues. The three day meeting will close Sunday night with addresses by Bishop John Kilgo and retiring state president M. W. Howard. Notables include Dr. W. M. Dubose of Augusta, Rev. C. Hounsheil of Korea, Rev. J. Marvin Culbreath of Nashville, and Miss Beasle Houser of China.
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Spartanburg
South Carolina
John Kilgo
M. W. Howard
W. M. Dubose
Augusta
Fatal Auto Crash near Pleasant Valley claims two lives
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 13 Mrs H O Beirne of Martins Ferry died and coal operator William J Moke of Adena Ohio was fatally injured as their car collided with a traction car at Pleasant Valley. Three women sustained injuries in the crash.
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Wheeling
H. O Beirne
Martins Ferry
William J. Moke
Adena
Ohio
Pleasant Valley
Here
De Oro Defeats Ralph In Pocket Billiards Match
Alfred de Oro defeated Edward L Ralph in a 200 point block at Matonic Temple as part of a world championship match. The overall totals after three lights stood De Oro 600 Ralph 208.
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Ralph
Trenton
N. J
Alfred de Oro
Pocket Billiards
Edward L Ralph
Hightstown
Matonic Temple
Case of the Stereotypers vote to a convention ballot
In San Francisco on June 13 the executive committee of the International Union Stereotypers and Electrotypers voted 23 to submit Chicago local No. 4’s case for a general vote to be held tomorrow by the convention in executive session.
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San Francisco
International Union Stereotypers and Electrotypers
Chicago
Freel
Olympic Team Sails on Finland to Stockholm
Workmen completed conversion of the steamer Finland into a floating gymnasium for the American Olympic team. The Finland will sail tomorrow from New York, bound for the Stockholm games.
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New York
Finland
Stockholm
Striking workers clash with mob at Smelting plant
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a crowd of about 2000 attacked the American Smelting and Refining Company plant. Police and detectives fired two volleys to push back rioters who burned a trolley station and damaged equipment. Two firemen were hurt and militia was requested as fear spread to nearby hotels. The mob also halted a freight train and attacked a passenger trolley car while firing at the vehicle.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
American Smelting and Refining Company
Wilson
American Smelting Company
Trolley Company
Notable Campaign Expenses Delays In Georgia Counties
Campaign expense accounts have been filed by several Georgia county officers in Perry. Notably, tax receivers and four other county commissioners, along with defeated candidates, have not filed. The Chamber of Commerce in Thomasville notes Pavo forming a board of trade. Thomasville eyes two-session school days next year. Kress Five and Ten store to open in Waycross. Waycross seeks Methodist district college sites. An Able farmers' institute and basket picnic are planned near Waycross. Valdosta hosts debate on sea control with Hobson and Hanly. Eatonton readies for the Chauntang in July with local efforts underway.
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Perry
Superior Court
C. H. Hardison
G. W. Winn
P. H. Skilnie
J. DB. Cherry
M. Anderson
A. B. Schilling
R. L. Marchman
Executive Committee
Board of Trade
Desolation Left in Rebel Path
Reports from Santa Rosalia and Conchos detail Huerta's forces facing devastated rebel advances. Rebels reportedly took 36 tons of high grade silver ore valued near 20000 dollars and three tons of silver metal from Naica Mining Company, en route toward Juarez. Federal scouts claim General Argumedo was routed near Pedrizena, with two cannons captured and Argumedo wounded.
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Naica Mining Company
Chihuahua
Juarez
Indal Oro
Durango
Huerta
Torreon
Mexico
Aurelio Blacquet
Argumedo
Pedrizena
Walter Johnson's Pitching Record and Work for Washington
The piece surveys Walter Johnson as a dominant right hander with eleven complete games and four losses, noting his strong backing by the Washington team and comparing him to Marquard. It lists Johnsons results against several clubs, highlights teams and pitchers that have bested him, and credits Johnson with consistent excellence and a high win percentage despite tough opposition.
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New York Sun
Marquard
Walter Johnson
Marquardt
Johnson
Giants
Washingtons
Mungser
Washington
White Sox
Phidelphia
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
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Detroit
Highlanders
Coombs
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Ford
Becker
Benz
Walsh
Lange
Washington Wizard
Princeton Thunders Past Yale 19 to 6 in Series Win
New York June 13 Princeton defeated Yale 19 runs to 6 at American League Park, clinching the baseball series. Ten thousand fans watched as Princeton’s strong batting overwhelmed Yale pitchers, who used five hurlers without success. Yale rallied briefly but could not close the gap as Princeton added ten runs over seven innings. Batteries Tartwell Dyer Gile Scott Brown Burdett Lear Sterrett Timer. Umpires Kerin Stafford.
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Yale
New York
Bine
Hartwell
Lear
Frinceton
RW N
Tartwell
Dyer
Gile
Scott, Brown and Burdett
Lear and Sterrett
Umptres
Kerin
Stafford
Lynchburg Baseball Club Appeals After Virginia League Exit
Lynchburg Virginia League franchise ousted after Danville withdrawal. Tonight a national board appeal was filed and a mass meeting agreed to raise 4900 dollars tomorrow to fund a new association to take over and operate the team.
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Lynchbure
Lynchburg Baseball Association
Virginia League
Danville
National Board
Jeffries Named Referee for Wolgast Rivers Fight
Los Angeles June 13 James J Jeffries will referee the July 4 bout between Ad Wolgast Cadillac Mich champion and Joe Rivers Los Angeles at Vernon McCarey said Jeffries proposed two judges one for each side to aid the decision making
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James J. Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
T. J. McCarey
Ad Wolgast
Cadilac
Mich
Lehtwateht Shampion
Joe Rivers
Vernon
James Jeffries
McCarey
Jeffries
Athletes to be funded for Stockholm Olympics trip
New York figure Pilgrim, a 1906 Athens champion, will accompany the Olympic team as assistant manager to Mathew Halpin. Irish American A. C. sends Lawson Robertson to oversee reps. Fifteen supplementary-listed athletes depart for Finland. Various clubs and associations pledge or cover expenses for tenors of sprinters, throwers, jumpers, and distance runners. Some athletes plan to fund their own trip.
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New York
Jung Ke Ue
Pilgrim
New York Atheltic Club
Stockholm
Mathew Halpin
Lawson Robertson
A. C
Finland
Jim Rosenberger
Alveah Meyer
Caston Strobina
Boston A. A
Larry Whitney
Walgut
Tom Talpin
John Johnson
Alumni Association of
The
University of Pennsylvania
Jervis Burdick
Donald Lippincott
Louis Maretta
Wallace McCurdy
Mavier A. A
Hal Helland
Chicago
A. A
Snd
F. J. Boyl
Wesley Oler
New York A. C
Fred Kaiser
Mercury
Atlanta baseball fan blasts team in 1912 letter
Bass of Esom Hill Ga writes to Sporting Editor Dick Jemison criticizing Atlanta’s management and line-up decisions. He blames Hemphill for downslide, cites O’Brien East Parl Sykes, and laments team’s cellar status while praising Atkins O D̵ell and Warl fykes as best Southern league first baseman. He pledges to stop supporting if situation persists.
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Dick Jemison
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Baseball Association
Atlanta
Callaway
Nashville
Pete O'Brien
Hemphill
Elnessa
Rome
Cvrlen
East
Parl Sykes
O'Brien
Charley Hemphill
Faree
Tommie Atkins
al O'Dell
Warl Fykes
Johnson and Flynn seek referee names restored
In Las Vegas New Mexico on June 13 Jack Johnson asked to restore Billy Cochran of Pittsburg and Abe Pollock of Denver to the list of potential referees for the July 4 Johnson Flynn bout. Reports of visitors to Las Vegas for the fight being offered old frontier life experiences through gambling are met by Governor Donald who vows strict enforcement of the anti gambling law.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Jack Johnson
Billy Cochran
Pittsburg
Abe Pollock
Denver
Johnson-Flynn
Battle
Las Veras
Open’ Gambling Ag
Donald
Caponi signs to fight Gorman in handicap match
Tony Caponi of Chicago signed articles for an eight round handicap bout with Joe Gorman of Los Angeles in Chattanooga Tennessee. The bout is set for Tuesday night June 18 at the Southern Athletic Club with Caponi agreeing to knockout Gorman within eight rounds or receive nothing. On the same card Mike Saul of Atlanta faces Currey Jordan of Springfield Missouri in an eight round bout.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tony , Caponi
Chicago
Joe Gorman
Los Angles
Southern Athletic Club
Caponi
Gorman
Mike Saul
Atlanta
Currey Jordan
Springfield
Yankees Get Sterrett
After today’s Yale Princeton game it was announced that Sterrett first baseman and catcher for the Princeton team had aligned to play with the New York American League club. Sterrett is regarded as the star of the Orange and Black team and has a reputation as a hard hitter.
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Yankees
Sterrett
New York
Princeton
Ie Orange Andlace
Tallulah Falls Fight Draws Georgia Protests
Helen D Longstreet announces a statewide effort to block the Georgia Railway and Power Company plan at Tallulah Falls. She seeks citizens to join the Tallulah Falls Conservation and Parking Association, filing for charter and gathering four thousand Georgia signatories across districts to oppose the action.
Tyler Replaces Robb in Virginia Tourney
In Richmond on June 13, Tyler will join James Thornton and Page as the fourth team member in the Old Dominion tennis tournament semi finals after Robb defaulted due to injury. Mixed doubles results include Thornton and Miss Jones defeating Cesston and Buford 6 3 6 4, and others.
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Richmond
Robb
Tyler
James
Thornton
Page
Miss Jones
Mr.Thornton
Miss Cesston
Mr. Buford
Mrs. Taylor
Miss Boyd
Mr. Adair
Miss Meredith
Dr. Dunn
Miss Colston
Mr. Masteller
Mrs. Hardy
Miss Baker
Mr. Gore
Miss Duhring
Mr. McIntosh
Payigre Grandalon
Mr. Tavenport
Miss Jaynes
Miss Powers
Miss Desston
Gulf States Tourney Brings Doubles Wins In New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 13 rain left courts soggy delaying progress in the Gulf State tournament. Two doubles matches were completed: Pheins and Grima beat Worms and Felbleman 6-2 6-2 while Sual and Weil defeated Morris and Many 6-1 2-6 6-3. Semifinals expected to advance by tomorrow night if weather improves.
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New Orleans
Gulf State
Pheins
Grima
S. K. Worms
Felbleman
Sual
Weil
Morris
Many
Miller Sold to Charlotte Club in Carolina Association
Charlotte Club announces purchase of left hand pitcher Fred Miller from the Montgomery Club of the Southern Association. Miller will report to Charlotte management tomorrow.
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Fred Miller
Charlotte Club
Charlotte
Charlote Club
Carolina Association
Montgomery Club
Southern Association
Miller
Milwaukee course to be improved for Vanderbilt cup race
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 13 The Milwaukee Vanderbilt cup race committee will invest $20 000 to upgrade the Enfield course where the motor classic will be held this fall Concrete banks will be installed at dangerous turns and towrosden widened eight feet Work begins on the course within ten days
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Milwaukee
Wis
Enfield Course
Rosden
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