Thaw Witness Testimony in Sanity Proceedings
In White Plains New York June 1 Harry K Thaw testified briefly in the state’s sanity case. He identified a letter he wrote to former counsel Clifford Hartridge denying publication. Thaw was excused and the letter kept private. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw likely to testify tomorrow.
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White Plains
Harry EK
Thaw
Auprems Court
William T. Jerome
Clifford Hartridge
Clarence J. Shearn
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Investigation Probes Semi Pro Ball by Major Leaguers
Officials from the National and American Leagues examine charges that New York and Brooklyn players moonlighted for semi pro teams on Sundays under assumed names. Allegations claim stars were paid 100 to 250 dollars to play, with instances of pitchers and batteries working off the books. Investigators anticipate a sweeping order barring players under contract from accepting semi pro offers.
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New York
Brooklyn
Hudson River
Athletes Train Aboard Ship Bound for Stockholm
On board SS Finland off Siasconset Massachusetts June 18 the large group of American athletes bound for Stockholm to compete in the Olympic games continue rigorous training aboard the ship. Morning and afternoon practice proceeds with most men aboard despite seasickness, led by the trainer to maintain fitness ahead of shore trials. Ship swimming tanks prove popular and church services were held in the dining salon.
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Finland
Siasconset
Mass
Stockholm
United States
Amateurs at Ponce in hot game today
The Atlanta Stars meet Fayetteville semi pros at Ponce de Leon Park with a 4 15 PM start. Grandstand admission 24 cents, bleachers 15 cents. Fayetteville stands 12 wins and 1 loss this season and claims state championship. several wins have been against Atlanta City League teams.
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Atlanta Stars
Fayetteville
Ponce de Leon Park
Americus Beats Troy 7–1 in Key Georgia Showdown
Americus, Ga June 18 Special. The Americus team again defeated the Trojans seven to one. Baby Wilder tossed a dazzling game, stifling Troy’s bats while James and Compton led the Trojan effort with three hits combined against Wilder and Books. Troy managed only three hits off Wilders delivery.
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Troy
Wilder
James
Compton
Books
Americas
Hatch to Olympic Run Set by Chicago Residents
Sidney Hatch, a nationally known vocal marathon runner from Iver Forest suburb, will be sent to Stockholm to compete in the Olympic games after residents chose him as a supplementary candidate but he declined to pay his own expenses. Hatch is slated to depart next week. In Milwaukee, Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh and Bob Moha of Milwaukee were matched in a ten round middleweight bout to be held at Port Embington near here on July 4, with first bell at 10 o'clock in the morning.
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Olympic
Chicago
Sidney Hatch
Stockholm
Iver Forest
Olympic Committee
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Moha
Milwaukee
Wis
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Bob Moha
Tod
Port
Torn Dentist Beats Knife and Chisel in Bingo
In a curious headline, a torn dentist figure defeats a knife and chisel in a bingo style contest. The quirky clash highlights unlikely contenders and draws local attention to an unusual event.
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Bingo
Clinton O Hadley Becomes Aerial Mail Carrier In Flight
Clinton O Hadley has been sworn in as an aerial mail carrier and plans a New York to Washington flight in about four hours. He is joined by listed colleagues and photographers in framing, with past aviation exploits including auto race wins and a Nassau aerodrome presence. One fall in Cheshire, Conn caused a crash into an apple tree, but Hadley escaped with scrapes.
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New York
Washington
Uncle Sam
Mr. Roberts
Dr. Christmas
Hadley
George Robinson
Notary Lippman
Hisiow
Tarrytown
Lake Shore
Nassau
Viators
Cheshire
Conn
Fairbanks Supporters See Compromise Plan in Rides
Indiana figures Charles W. Fairbanks and allies in both Taft and Roosevelt camps believe a compromise strategy offers advantage to the former vice president. His trusted aide Joe Keeling leads the Taft headquarters team.
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Charles We. Fats
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Taft
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Joe Keeling
Town Sells Cement Walk for Advertising
In Hope Arkansas a three to four block cement sidewalk extension to the fair ground was financed by selling advertising space on the blocks. A plate showed the walk divided into squares. some preserved for town history and officer names while most squares carried ads. Letters formed in the sidewalk top coat served many displays, some advertisers supplying aluminum letters about three inches high. The outlines remain as first laid.
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Popular Mechanics
Fair Ground
Town of Hope, Ark
Greensboro Wins Another in Georgia Baseball Game
Greensboro Ga June 18 Special The Greensboro nine defeated Union Point 7 to 6 in a high scoring contest The key hits were by Smith and Harwell for Greensboro while Harwell pitched well Batteries were Harwell and Smith for Greensboro Clemons and Johnsen for Union Point
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Union Point
Smith
Ofreensboro
Harwell
Clemons
Johnsen
Record of new rifle world mark from Ayr shire Scotland
In New Rifle Mark New York on June 18 reports a British Army sergeant setting a world record. Firing at 900 1000 and 1100 yards he totaled 223 of 225 and at 1000 yards hit 15 bulls eyes in succession. Nearby San Francisco dated June 18 notes Attell and Murphy weighing in for a July 4 wing bout at 132 pounds.
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New York
Ayrshire
Scotland
Martin
Attell
Murphy
San
Francisco
Albathalt
Tony
Nicaragua Makes Trouble in Central America
San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua June 18 American Minister George T Weltzella investigates a report that government forces interfered with the American consulate at Matafalpa He also charges Granada authorities with violently searching the person and luggage of Mrs Mercury wife of an American citizen
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Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
George T. Weltzella
Matafalpa
Granada
Mercury
Fight for Horseshoers Convention in Grand Rapids
Memphis and Los Angeles vie to host the next annual meeting of the International Journeymen Horseshoers Union in Grand Rapids. President James McGowan of New York seeks re election as 200 delegates conduct routine business.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Memphis
Los Angeles
The
Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union
James McGowan
New York
Virginia Bettis Dies at 14 Months
Virginia Bettis, 14 months, daughter of Mrs. J. G. Bettis, died yesterday at 388 South Forsyth Street. Funeral will be held at the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in College Park.
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Virginia Bettis
Virginia
J. G. Bettis
South
Forsyth Street
College Park
Death of J. M. Land at 77 at Ridge Avenue
J M Land aged 77 died last night at his home 15 Ridge avenue. He is survived by two sons and one daughter. Body moved to Poole's chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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J. M. Land
Ridge Avenue
Poole’s
Matrimonially Inclined in Witty Exchange
A light exchange features Mr Cleverton noting ruins seen in England this summer and Miss Struckit Rich replying that none of them wanted to marry her. The brief quip captures social humor in a domestic or gossip column style.
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Mr. Cleverton
England
Mo artana Canadian price covering 2500 miles
A terse item notes a Canadian team or person identified as Mo artana with a claimed price covering 2500 miles and 506 by a teamer. It mentions $65 to cover every mechanic expense for a week including transportation.
Atlanta Sunday Democrats Leave for Baltimore Convention
Georgia delegates and numerous visitors head to the national Democratic Convention aboard the Southern Railway official Atlanta to Baltimore route. The train departs Sunday at 11 15 AM and arrives Monday morning in Baltimore with full accommodations for the party.
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Southern Railway
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Ernest Camp
Monee
T. A Bainbridge
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Albany
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Latianra
Sam _C. Dunlap
Gainesville
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Elberton
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Twist. Gurr
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A.B. Bradley
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Avanta
H. Phelan
Crawforvine
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Decatur
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Douglasville
J. J. Fryat
Griffin
Gay
R. Rowan
Mitnerald
Thompson
Range
Carteravill Ga
George. T. Smith
Covington
J. R. Tweedy
Betonton
T. Levin
Fitzgerald
A. Lockett
T. Powell
Newnan
H. M.banthead
Fort McPherson
J. F. Lanier
J. T. Johnson
Clark Howell
Passenger hits freight train near Corput street
One man severely injured and several passengers bruised after Southern train No. 16 rear ended freight No. 86 near Corput Street. The caboose was dashed apart and three cars toppled. C. F. Miller from Anatell suffered facial injuries but is not seriously hurt. Investigation to determine fault. Traffic halted. trains diverted.
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Corput Street
Nman
North Avenue
C. F. Miller
Anatell
Terminal Station
Atlanta
Grady
Marietta
Dodge
Aagmen
Inman Yards
Caboose
Fighting ships used to destroy rivals in Atlantic pool
Evidence at hearings in the federal suit against the alliance shows alleged use of so called fighting ships to crush competition. A letter from the Holland America line outlines a committee to select fighting ships and to supply them at same or lower rates than outsiders, aiming to suppress rivals.
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New York
Atlantic Pool
Allesgren
Song Primitive. Constance Skinner in July Annales
Fragmented verse describes dawn across land and sea with imagery of wind, mountains, pines, and harps. The speaker’s soul and life pulse merge with nature as a spiritual refrain rises, ending with a questioning cadence about a wandering path and a trader’s fate.
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Annales
Rolla
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