Causes Leading to Mammoth Extinction by G Frederick
Dr Koch and later scholars discuss evidence from a Gasconada County skeleton with tools, ashes, and preserved limbs suggesting human involvement. The piece leans toward climate as the primary driver after glacial warmth shifts, noting mammoths’ heavy fur and semi arid diet and citing Dr Robert Bell on migration patterns and risks from changing ice and storms.
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Koch
St. Louis
Journal of Science
Gasconada
Schmidt
St. Petersburg
South Africa
Alaska
Robert Bell
Orth
Arctic Ocean
Dr. Bell
Ungava Bay
Siberia
Joseph B. Bowles
Rajputana Reveries Amid Rajputana Traditions and Modern Claims
In a vivid travel account J Ramsay Macdonald portrays Rajputana as a land where old chivalric codes endure alongside evolving modernity. He describes Chitor Udai pur and royal processions, sacred rites, and a ruler who professes steadfast faith, with the capital’s white palaces, temples, and bustling courts framing the scene.
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Baroda
J. Ramsay Macdonald
India
Rajputana
Chitor
Udaipur
Wanted Turkey as Emblem in Chantecler Drama
The article discusses Rosteads Chantecler with Miss Maude Adams in the title role as an allegory for France and the cock as national symbol. It recalls Napoleon and the eagle, Franklin’s advocacy for a turkey, and questions whether the US would be different with a turkey emblem. It ends noting a paradoxical view on the appendix as a valuable organ.
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Rostead
Maude Adams
France
Napoleon
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Turkey
Chicago Daily News
Jeffries Johnson Ready to Battle for World Supremacy
San Francisco watches as James J. Jeffries returns to boxing to challenge Jack Johnson for the world title on July 4. Reports say Jeffries is in peak condition at about 225 pounds, with Corbett coaching to restore speed and distance judgment. Johnson must use speed to tire the bigger fighter, while bettors doubt his chances. Packey McFarland and Freddie Welch draw London heat as Welch prepares to return.
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San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Pueiliam
Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Bob
Joe Choyinski
Jack Jeffries
Bob Armstrong
Jim
Corbett
Ike Johnson
Johnson
Fitzsimmons
Jack
Jaffries
Jeff
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welch
London
Scott
Welch
McFarland
Hustling and Studying the Game Brings Hogan Success
In this 1910 piece by Joseph B Bowles Happy Hogan argues success comes from hustling and studying baseball. He urges constant self review after games, disciplined yet assertive umpire clashes, and a focus on one run at a time with unexpected plays to unsettle opponents. He promotes square dealing, quick thinking, and players deciding when to swing or hit based on judgment.
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Happy” Hogan
Joseph B. Bowles
Chance and Clarke to Manage Bosnea the Next Season
Rumor says Frank Chance and Fred Clarke will manage Bosnea from the porch next season. Campbell is slated for Fred's place, while Luderus will occupy the first cushion instead of the Big Bruin.
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Chance
Clarke Beach Bosnea
Frank Chance
Fred Clarke
Campbell
Fred
Luderus
Bruin
Fred Lake Rates National League Stronger Than American
Fred Lake, veteran of both leagues, says the National League isn’t faster than the American. He asserts the younger association is stronger in all departments than its elder counterpart.
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Fred’ Lake
Fred Lake
Fred
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arrMory
Calcutta
Jeffries and Johnson
Billy Papke
Joe Thomas
Papke
Thomas
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Ketchel
Hogan
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