New Secretary of War Wright Succeeds Taft in Secret Era
Gen Lude Wright, newly appointed Secretary of War, background as Tennessee lawyer, Confederate private, and Philippines governor general, later ambassador to Japan and civil governor of the islands. A Roosevelt style reformer, he has law and newspaper ties in Memphis, including partial ownership of the Commercial Appeal.
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Wright
William H. Taft
Wntil
Tennessee
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Washington
Root
Gen. Wright
Roosevelt
South
United States
W. Hurley
Memphis
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Islands
Japan
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Raphael Semmes
Seeks Senatorial Toga George Cox Boss of Cincinnati
George B Cox a powerful Cincinnati boss moves toward a United States senate bid to replace Foraker. He controls city politics while resisting formal office yet commands esteem from governors and senators. Cox supports nonpartisan policing and candid honesty. He seeks fair treatment of enemies and open conflicts.
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George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Tammany
New York
United States
Joseph Benson Foraker
Gox
Queen City
Cox
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
M. A. Hanna
Indiana Judge Artman Emerges as Prohibition Presidential Hope
Judge Samuel R. Artman of Boone county Indiana, a Republican circuit judge, is urged as a Prohibition candidate for president. He ruled the saloon unconstitutional, arguing no state liquor license law could legalize such an act. A former speaker and long time Republican, he is favored by Prohibition leaders who say he would accept the nomination if offered. He may still vote freely in state and local races.
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Samuel R. Artman
Indiana
Ife
Artman
House of Representatives
Boone County
Judge Artman
Friend of Cleveland Benedict One of Cleveland’s Closest Confidants
The article profiles Daniel Benedict head of a New York banking house, a Greenwich, Connecticut resident, and a longtime associate of Grover Cleveland. It notes Benedict was perhaps the ex-president’s closest personal friend and confidant, sharing fishing trips and boat outings that offered respite from public duties. Benedict, an avid yachtsman, joined Cleveland for fishing and nature-time away from politics.
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B. Cornelius Benedict
New York
Greenwich
Conn
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Jefferson
Little Company
Daniel Manning
Wilson S. Bissell
Nature
Benedict
Jefferson
Deadly Enmity Between Umpire and Umpire in Baseball
New York Highlanders manager Elberfeld, a famed scrapper, is profiled amid clashes with umpires and plans for a book titled Why Is An Umpire. Tim Hurst’s officiating and Elberfeld’s coaching-line taunts anchor a vivid portrait of early baseball rivalries and personalities.
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New York Highlanders
St. Louis
Kid Iberfeld
Ban Johnson
New York
Chicago
Elberfeld
Johnson
Big Boss
Big Ban
Ban
Detroit
Clark Griffith
Jim Jeffries
Tom Thumb
Tim Hurst
Tim
White Sox
Hurst
Ed Walsh
Walsh
Great Developer of Talent Duffy Helps Providence Grow
Hugh Duffy of the Providence club is a developer of talent. He mentored McConnell Mc Quillin and Lord last season, giving youths insider experience so they have held their own in fast company this season. The team’s play in the last two weeks suggests several good players may reach the majors next season.
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Hugh Duffy
Providence Club
McConnell, McQuillin
Lord
Duffy
St Louis Browns Aim For Pennant Driven By Strong Defense
The St Louis Browns push toward the pennant with a top defensive unit and a fast, cohesive team. Manager McAleer praises the guarding excellence and unity, while Jack O Connor aids strategy as Trainer Kirk revitalizes pitchers Powell Dineen and Howell.
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St. Louis Browns
Jimmy McAleer
Clu
Manager McAleer
Browns
St. Louis
Jack O'Connor
McAleer
Board of
Kirk
Powell
Dineen
Howell
Quide
Baseball Averages Highlight 1910 Season Toppers
St Louis with 36 stolen bases and 41 double plays leads among cited teams. Jake Stahl and Cobb tally 27 and 64 hits respectively, while Stovall 63 and Lajoie 60 standouts. Eleven Athletics bat below .230. Boston catchers report 13 passed balls. Detroit and Philadelphia each boast two triple plays. New York favors hits over sacrifice with 47 sacrifice hits.
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St. Louis
Jake Stahl
Bob Ganley
Bill Bradley
Cleveland
Athletics
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Cobb
Lord
Stovall
Stone
Lajoie
Mullin
Warner
Rossman
Delehanty
Turner
Sullivan
Connie Mack S recruits college men and prospects for Athletics
The list names college players on Connie Mack s current team including Mike Powers of Notre Dame as catcher and Shaughnessy of Notre Dame as outfielder. It notes pitchers Ben der Carlisle Coombs Pink Vickers Krause from California Holy Cross Hillsdale and Georgia Tech infielder Eddie Collins of Manhattan as part of Mack s pool with Holy Cross Barry expected to join soon.
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Mike Powers
The
Athletics
Tlinois
Notre Dame
Holy Cross
Georgetown
Doc’ White
Doom
Coakley
Coombs
Norwood Gibson
Renulbach
Mike O'Neil
Joe Birmingham
Henry Thielman
Myself
Ilinois
Jake Stahl
Lundgren
Falkenberg
Cook
Indianapolis
Connie Mack
Pbender
Carlisle
Pink
Gettysburg
Vickers
Hillsdale
Shaughnessy
Eddie Collins
Manhattan
Krause
California
Mack
Henley
Georgia Tech
Barry
Players who survive baseball injuries with resilience
A historical survey notes many players suffer injuries on the diamond yet few fatalities occur. It highlights Hughey Jennings, Roger Bresnahan, Coakley, Dan McGann, Bill Coughlin, Frank Bowerman, Dave Fultz, and Nolan Eberfeld as examples, detailing head blows, broken jaws, and concussions, while most return to play without lasting harm.
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Hub Collins
Darby O’brien
Eastern Park
Brooklyn
Colling
O’brien
Collins
Hughey Jennings
Jennings
Polo Grounds
Amog Rusie
Roger Bresnahan
New York Nationals
Cincinnati
Coakley
John Ganzel
Bresnahan
Roger
Dan McGann
McGann
Bill Coughlin
Detroits
Washingtons
Frank Bowerman
Cammitt
Pittsburgs
Bowerman
Dave
Fultz
Nolan Eberfeld
Yorke
Elberfeld
Basebal
Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa
A terse directory-style entry lists the institution as Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa with contact lines noting House phone 461 Black and Office 263 Black in Atlantic.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Black
Office
Atlantic
Virgil Garvin dies of Tuberculosis in Texas home
The former pitcher Virgil Garvin died recently at his parents home in Texas from tuberculosis. His last major league appearances were with Brooklyn and the New York Americans in 1904. He also played for Chicago Nationals and Americans, Newark and Milwaukee, with stints on the Pacific coast in the past three seasons.
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Virgil Garvin
Texas
Garvin
Brooklyn
New York Americans
St. Louis
Clark Griffith
Pacific Coast
Chicago Nationals
Americans
Newark
Milwaukee
Wills Drawn and Probated in General Law Practice
Wills drawn and probated with reports filed for administrators and guardians and their appointments secured in Atlantic legal proceedings. Probate specialty noted as practical focus within General Law business conducted.
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Atlantic
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G. R. Miller
Gillespie Building
Musson
Atlante
C. G. Clark
R. A. Gamble
Osteopathic
Opera House
Phone
Towa
T. B. Swan
DR. C. L, Campbell
Res
Ben A. Wood
U. S. Mullins
Chas
Finley
Josephine Cook Muley
D.O
DRS. Finley & Finley
Atlantis
Bell
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Nels Brown
Chastaut St
Butler
M. H. Butler
Musgoa
CG. J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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