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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
2
London district messengers now perform odd tasks including acting as ladies maids for ill servants and busy households. A 14 year old boy demonstrated swift dress buttoning and lacing, aiding a frantic husband as costs rise and maids become scarce. The trend stems from higher dress costs and limited labor, prompting innovative helper roles.
Moses Hangen a Cedarville area laborer was arrested in Allentown on charges of stealing a bicycle from Fred A. Jackson after a dream- tipped tip led Detective Bachman to the stolen wheel hidden under hay at a Yarm farm. The informant Schmoyer relayed the dream that foretold the theft.
Scientific men at Cambridge press ahead in the race for the perfect grain with disease resistant wheat and higher yields. Leaders Biffen Punnett and the Cambridge school boast rustproof wheat and rapid fixation under Mendel's laws, while rivals Garton and Burbank push for higher yields and hybrids. The struggle centers on marrying disease resistance with heavy yield to boost farm fortunes if wheat prices hold.
Rome reports Italian engineer Gabellini is constructing a steam collier entirely from stone for the government. After years of experiments with stone skirts he now builds an iron keeled ship with a cement hull cast in a double frame, creating a buoyant, watertight vessel whose surfaces resemble marble and resist marine growth. The upper deck and bridge are concrete with watertight cement compartments throughout.
In Logansport Indiana James Reid a self styled squire married a chimpanzee named Master Tony to Julia Kruger a human bride in a ceremony attended by 200 people The license lists Tony as two years old and Julia as one year old The event saw Chief of Police Vincent Skellen act as the bride’s sponsor The couple toasted with six dollars paid by banker August Lambrigger The event ended with a wedding banquet and the groom Tony continuing as a widower with cremated mate ashes kept by Lambrigger as a funeral urn
In Shelbyville Indiana a man claimed he could live without eating and that his mouth had grown shut. A sanitary commission investigated Charles Watkins and declared him of unsound mind. He agreed to fix a jail cell lock and was locked in when the door closed behind him. He will be sent to an insane hospital as papers arrive. He was a longtime local resident and former firefighter.
In Vigo and Sullivan counties south of Terre Haute Indiana residents fear groundhogs have disturbed graves. Animals burrowed into tombs uncovering bones left on surfaces. People reburied remains and tried to deter the intruders with fires and sulfur near grave openings.
One of the game’s veterans, his advancing age slows him but he remains able to compete with younger players in the field and at the hat.
A historical note on the spit ball explains its distinct principle from ordinary curve balls. It describes moistening a ball with saliva to reduce friction, the finger placement, and how the pitch breaks unpredictably, noting pitchers later achieve speeds close to standard fastballs.
In the American Association with the Minneapolis team, Peaches Graham played nearly every position on the field and emerged as a capable pitcher. The brief display showcases his adaptability and pitching potential for the club.
The lure of the diamond kept many players from retirement yet several stars did step away at their peaks. Fielder Jones led the Chicago Americans and left for business in Oregon, while John Ward retired to focus on law practice. Big Bill Lange, Danny Richardson, Dave Fultz, Billy Lauder, Jimmy Callahan, and Mike Griffin also quit while at top form, with managers Chance Clarke and Jennings shown as essential despite star absence.
Michael P. Hines, once a catcher for the Boston Nationals, was adjudged insane after earlier injuries. He played as backstop for Whit ney in 1882, reputedly the fastest pitcher in the country, and remained with the club until 195.
Quiet yet confident catcher by trade declares his team must present the best possible national game. Unobtrusive details mention Sean Guy and Dovecote, with emphasis on steady leadership and readiness.
A early morning routine at the ball park features ten oclock sessions with no flirting or questions from reporters. Harry Smith leads calm talks with players before and after workouts, pitchers receive focused coaching, and infield and fielding drills are performed each morning to ready the roster and welcome newcomers.
Harry Smith the head keeper of the Boston dovecote is described as a quiet manager in the national league club. A former catcher in Pittsburg and Boston, he is the only English executive in baseball and aims to steady the team without personal feuds as Frank Bowerman’s era ends.
Detroit outfielder Evers pulled off a flashy fielding stunt in a Cubs game. With Beck on third and Siner on first, Sweeney hit a high fly behind second base. Neither base runners moved, Evers dropped the ball then recovered and threw to Winker to force Liner.
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