Public Eye Profile: John Worth Kern as Democratic Leader
John Worth Kern selected by the Democratic convention in Denver as Bryan's running mate is portrayed as Indiana’s Democratic leader. The piece recalls his multiple gubernatorial losses, his roles as Kokomo city attorney and Indianapolis city attorney, two state senate terms, and his residence in Indianapolis after practicing law in Kokomo. It notes Indiana politics’ downturn post Voorhees and Kern's personal magnetism and Michigan education.
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John Worth Kern
Denver
Bryan
Indiana Democracy
Kern
Kokomo
Indiana Supreme Court
State Senate
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Voorhees
Nominating Johnson’s Mascot Wins Minnesota Seat
Winfield Scott Hammond of St. James Minnesota is a congressman from the Second Minnesota district and the official nominator of Gov Johnson. A Dartmouth graduate born in Massachusetts he taught school and practiced law after moving west in 1884. He defeated James T McCleary to win his first term as a Democrat in a staunchly Republican district.
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Winfield Scott Hammond
Gov
Johnson
Congress
Minnesota
Hammond
Bourke Cochran
St. James
Minn
Win Hammond
St. Peter
St. Paul
Congressman Hammond
Dartmouth
James T. McCleary
Levin Irving Handy and his rise at the Denver convention
Levin Irving Handy of Delaware rose to prominence at the Denver convention after years away from the scene. A politician, orator, writer, teacher and lecturer, Handy served in Delaware’s congressional delegation in 1898 and 1899 and briefly in both houses when Senate seats were vacant. He later retired after one term, was born in Maryland, and spent years as a schoolteacher and newspaper editor. He chaired Delaware’s Democratic state central committee from 1892 to 1896 and helped place Judge Gray’s name before the convention as the candidate.
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Levin Irving Handy
Delaware
Denver
George Gray
Handy
Congress
Senate
Maryland
Wilmington
Lyceum Facture
Democratic State Central Committee
Judge Gray
Col James M Guffey Pennsylvanias Bryan foe remains a political force
Col James M Guffey, Democratic boss of Pennsylvania, known as a coal and silver mine owner with vast wealth, faced defeat at the Denver convention but is expected to remain an influential figure in state politics. His feud with Bryan stemmed from his opposition to a Bryan instructed Pennsylvania delegation.
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James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Denver
Bryan
Guffey
William FP. Harrity
Harrity
Col. Guffey
Bryan Steam Roller
Major league clubs costly for owners to run
The piece argues major league baseball requires yearly outlays around $100,000 and depends on strong attendance and winning teams to avoid losses. It cites New York clubs the Highlanders and Giants, plus teams in Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis and Boston, noting how crowd size and success affect profits and owner sentiment. It emphasizes that a winner draws fans and sustains finances, while weak teams risk failure.
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City of
New York
Highlanders
Giants
Polo Grounds
John T. Brush
Frank Farrell
Highland Grounds
Boston
Brooklyn
Donovan
Charley Ebbetts
Kiven
Athletics
Ben Shibe
Connie Mack
Shibe
Billy Murray
Phillies
Murray
St. Louis
Chicago
Comiskey
Comiskey’s Park
Washington
Diamond Philosophy on Baseball Strategy
The coach advocates vigilance and grit, praising outfield hustle and timely bunts. Luck matters but pluck wins games, and sacrifice plays often beat power alone. A single stretched to extra bases and error-free defense add more value than flashy home runs.
Cantillon's Star Pitcher Burns Falls Asleep In Game
The article profiles Bill Burns, young California pitcher on Jon Cantillon's staff, noting his unusual habit of napping before and during games. It praises his consistency, stamina, and late-inning effectiveness, while blaming poor run support for missed victories. Burns aims to refine skills for a standout major league career.
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Cantillon
Doe
Big Bill Burns
California
Jon Cantillon
Battle
Cy Young
Bill Burns
Chicago
Bill
Burns
Burny
Fans Cheering at The Wrong Time Sparks Baseball Debate
Jimmy McAleer criticizes fans for applauding easy high catches while remaining silent during tougher fielding plays. He argues crowds should recognize the challenge of hard catches and distinguish between simple and difficult plays observed in day to day baseball.
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Jimmy McAleer
Ready for Trial by Big Leagues
Scouts will scrutinize the American Association for catching and pitching talent this fall and spring. Land and Livingstone are top catchers, with Meyers, James, Block, and others showy prospects. Barbeau and Bush stand out infield bets while Armbruster Hayden and Randal look to earn promotions as clubs weigh four hundred big leaguers.
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Livingstone
Indianapolis
Barbeau and
Bush
American Association
A. A
Toledo
Grover Land
Paddy Livingstone
St. Paul
Jack Meyers
Minneapolis
James
Columbus
Land
Hoosier
Watkins
Block
Marquardt
Jos Wood
Rube” Geyer
Otto Hess
Cleveland
Geyer
Louisville
Brose Puttmann
Put
Adams
Oberlin
Fiona
Hank” Gehring
CU Curtis
Charley Carr
Barbeau
Baseball Four Hundred
Armbruster
Hayden
Davis
Ranedall
Randall
Professional Cards in Atlantic Iowa Legal Ad
Professional cards advertise abstract work opinions of title real estate and probate law at corner of 4th and Chestnut streets Atlantic Iowa.
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4Th & Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
Iowa
Miller, G R Formerly Interne Hospital State University IA
Miller G R formerly interned at the hospital of Iowa state university. House and office contact details reference 461 Black and 263 Black in Atlanta.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Black
Atlantia
Gossip of the Diamond Reveals Names and Moves Across Leagues
A roundup notes the New York Ameri can league club gifting its late manager Clark Griffith a diamond ring. It lists scattered names from Eastern and other leagues, including speakers of various clubs, plus trades and signings such as Speaker to Boston and a purse raised in Youngstown, Ohio for St Louis pennant odds.
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Clark Griffith
Phyle
Toronto
Phyl
Providence
Baltimore
Hesa
Cleveland
Speaker
Boston
Little Rock
Friends
McAleer
Youngstown
St. Louis
Cincinnati Reds
Dorner
Ritchey
Kelley
Boston Nationals
Mathewson
Seymour
Donlin
Bridwell
New York Nationals
Elberfeld
Newton
New York
Wills drawn and probated in general law business
Wills drawn and probated with reports for administrators and guardians and their appointments secured. Probate practical specialty noted. General law business transacted. Atlants.
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Col
Bill Burne
Chas, A. Grubb
Attorney AT Law
G, R, Miller
Gillespie Building
Musson
Atlante
G, Clark
R. A. Gamble
Osteopathia
Opera House Block
Calla
T. B Swan
C. L. Campbell
Res
Ben A. Wood
C. W. Savery Abstracter
U. S. Mullins
Ophra House Block
Chas. D. Finley
D. O
Josephine Goo Finley
DRS
Finley & Finley
The
Atlantic Infirmary of Osteopathy and X-Ray Laboratory
Bell
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Nels Brown
Butler
M. H. Butler
Masson
G. J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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