Eats Pie With a Knife Man Nominated for Minnesota Governor
Jacob F. Jacobson, a Madison whiskered implement dealer born in Norway in 1849, was unanimously nominated for Minnesota governor by Republicans. A longtime advocate of Roosevelt measures, he rose from local auditor to a key legislator while pushing railroad and large-corporation taxation and maintaining a reputation for unconventional methods such as eating pie with a knife.
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Jacob F. Jacobson
Minnesota
Frank M. Eddy
Jacobson
Eddy
Madison
Norway
Roosevelt
House
Open Sunday ruling by Justice Gaynor on Sabbath case
Justice William J. Gaynor of New York's appellate division frees a moving picture showman convicted of Sabbath law violation. He cites Calvin bowling on Sunday as precedent, likely permitting Sunday baseball and recreation. Gaynor, famed for dismantling political rings, declined mayoral offers yet won the appellate judgeship two years ago.
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William J. Gaynor
New York Supreme Court
Gaynor
John Calvin
Presbyterian Church
Hugh McLaughlin
McLaughlin
John McKane
New York
Brooklyn
Greater
Supreme Court
Duke in Need of Money and Our Regal Taxed Riches
A historical look at the Duke of Wellington’s dwindling fortunes as pensions end and estates like Strathfieldsaye become landlord problems. It cites his many titles from Britain Portugal and Spain and questions selling surplus titles to ease finances. The piece notes the Iron Duke’s pension ended in 1900 and his wealth shrank, leaving grand estates and an overgrown honor system.
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Duke of Wellington
Spain
Napoleon
Strathfieldsaye
Hampshire
Apsley House
Hyde Park
Aduls
D. L
Baron Mornington
Earl of Mornington
Viscount Wellesley
Viscount Wellington
Baron Douro
Earl of Wellington
Marquis Duro
Conde de Vimbero
Marquez de Torres Vedras
Duque de Vittoria
Portugal
Duque de Ciudad Rodrigo
Prince of Waterloo
Belgium
Bourget Leads Opposition to France’s New Divorce Law
The French parliament has legalized divorce, a shift Bourget vocally opposes. Born in Amiens in 1852, he burst onto the scene with The Restless Life at 22 and has since produced prolific works on varied topics. He championed a dramatic critique of divorce, arguing it harms families as he campaigned against the measure.
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Paul Bourget
France
Vatican
Bourget
Amiens
Stronger American Association Pitchers Enter League
The season’s crop of American Association pitchers appears stronger overall with many returnees and new talents filling openings left by last year’s players. Notable improvements include Louisville Durham and Poole, Minneapolis 50 percent stronger with Ford and Kilroy, Kansas City’s Wood and Brandon stars, and Milwaukee’s Manske and Bateman. The only staff not improving is Milwaukee. others rise in true form.
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Minneapolis
Wood
Brandon Kansas City Stars
American Association
Bill Lattimore
Charley
Toledo
Grover Gillen
West
Armour
Steen
Nagel
Asher
Columbus
M Robertaille
Wicker
Townsend
Upp
Clymér
Taylor
Geyer
Rogers
Hall
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Marquardt
Louis Durham
Louisville
Lou Durham
Halla
Eddie Poole
Durham
Milwaukee Slabbers
Goodwin
Manske
Champ
Wilson
Bateman
Ford
Thomas
Freeman
Kilroy
Oberlin
Fione
Patterson
Leroy
Essick
Gehring
Criss
Kansas City
Brandon
Hyan
Carter
Swann
Milwaukee
New Umpire for Johnson in Major League Promotion Buzz
Bull Perrine of the Pacific Coast league is slated for a berth in the American league next season. Ban Johnson has inquired and found support from coast league magnates who hail Perrine as one of the best umpires. Californians say the promotion is settled and Perrine will travel with Johnson’s club next summer. Perrine is praised as a diplomat on the field and strictly fair, with Frank Dillon of the Los Angeles club calling him absolutely fair and quick to control plays. If he delivers on his reputation, Perrine will be welcomed by players and fans. Goeckel Umpires in Three-Eye League, Ed Goeckel, noted for semi-pro work in Chicago, joins the Three-Eye league umpiring staff.
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Bull Perrine
Ban Johnson
Perrine
Bull
Johnson
Frank Dillon
Los Angeles Club
Dillon
Return of Regulars to Posts Not Always Best
The piece argues that restoring Flick and Turner to Cleveland's lineup may not immediately lift wins. It cites past examples like the Yankees and White Sox where returning stars disrupted timing, signaling that breaking a winning pattern often hinders short term success despite improved batting, fielding, and base running.
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Flick
Turner
Naps
Dane Richest of Fighters Nelson Tops Light World Title
Dane Nelson defeated Joe Gans in San Francisco to claim the light welterweight world title. He has surpassed $100,000 earnings and eyes $200,000, with notable bets from Goldfield, Nevada and California properties. Nelson plans more coast bouts as promoters vie for his next big card.
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Nelson
San Francisco
Goldfield
Nev
Joe Gans
Dane
Hegewisch
Burnham
California
Gaus
Nevada
Gans
Siever Three Times with Detroit
Eddie Siever, moved to Indianapolis, had a varied major league career. He started in Detroit under George Stallings where he developed into a capable left handed pitcher. He injured his arm in an extra innings game with Rube Waddell, went to the association then St. Louis, excelled there, returned again, and now appears with Detroit under Bill Armour for a third stint.
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Siever
Detroit
Eddie Siever
Indianapolis
George Stallings
Rube Waddell
Association
St. Louis
Letroit
Bill Armour
No-Hit No-Run Games on Record Breaks Wiltse into Class
Denton M. Young, famed pitcher, hurls ten innings of no-hit baseball against the Philadelphia Nationals, marking a rare extended no-hitter. The piece traces the history of no-hit, no-run games since 1879, naming Cy Young and other greats who achieved the feat while noting Young’s enduring dominance in the nine-teen-season career with the Cleveland and Boston clubs.
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New York
Southpaw
George Wiltse
Philadelphia Nationals
Denton M
Cy) Young
Young
Boston Red Sox
Highlanders
Philadelphia Athletics
John M Ward
Providence
Buffalo
Athletics
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
Richmond
Worcester
Clevelland
Corcoran
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Probate Practice and General Law at Atlantic
Wills drawn and probated. Reports prepared for administrators and guardians and their appointments secured. Probate practice described as a specialty. General law business conducted. Atlantic.
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Atlantic
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Philipp
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Clallahon
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Attorney AT Law
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Chestnut Streets
Iowa
G. R. Miller
Sulte
Gillespie Building
Musson
Atlantis
C, G. Clark
Interne
State University of Iowa
R. A. Gamble
Osteopathic
Opera House Block
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Towa
T. B. Swan
C. L. Campbell
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C. W. Savery Abstractor
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
U. S. Mullins
Chas. D. Finley
Josephina Cook Finlay
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Atlantic Infirmary of Osteopathy
Fred
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Nels Brown
Butler
M. H. Butler
CG. J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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