Swinburne Poised for Nobel Prize in Literary Honors
English circles buzz over a likely Nobel for Algernon Charles Swinburne, hailed as the era-defining wing poet since the Victorians. Debate rages on his place beside Tennyson Browning and the mass appeal of his verse amid his eccentric life and exile-like experiences.
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Ienglish
Algernon Charles Swinburne
Swinburne
Tennyson
Browning
Shelley
Byron
England
Faces Financial Ruin Of Col William C Greene In Cananea Mexico
Col William C Greene copper king of Cananea Mexico is reported a physical wreck and near financial collapse. His mining holdings in Sonora valued highly if reorganized, but misused trust in lieutenants led to current trouble. Once a fearless rancher and Wall Street associate, he spent over 10 million to prop up ventures while his fortune buckled.
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William C. Greene
Cananea
Old Mexico
Mexico
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New York State
Greene
Arizona
Sonora
Deadwood
Cripple Creek
Silver City
New York
John W. Gates
James A. Drake
Wall Street
Authority on Birds Resigns Kent Pastorate to Focus on Avocation
Rev. Herbert Keightley Job renowned ornithologist and photographer resigns after ten years as pastor of First Congregational Church in Kent Conn to devote time to bird study and photography. A Boston native born November 9 1864 he studied at Boston Latin Harvard and authored books and articles while lecturing on American bird life. He traveled from Florida Everglades to Dakota sloughs collecting images and information for naturalists.
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First Congregational Church
Kent, Conn
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Boston
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Susan G. Job
Nehemiah Adams
D. D
Union Church
Boston Latin School
Harvard University
Everglades
Florida
Dakota Sloughs
New England
Canada
Railroads to join flood prevention conference led by George Otis Smith
George Otis Smith director of the United States Geological Survey invites railroad officers to a conference to study a cooperative plan to prevent floods. Readings of river water by railroad employes at bridges and culverts could help avert danger and reduce losses. Smith, a leading geologist, heads the bureau since 1907 after Walcott.
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United States Geological Survey
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America
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Walcott
Great Race of Detroit Tigers triumph in pennant chase
The Detroit Tigers under Hughie Jennings endured a rugged season from a poor start to win the American League pennant in a dramatic finish over the Chicago White Sox. After early cellar standings, a strong midseason surge, key series against Cleveland and New York, and a closing rush in September, Detroit clinched the title on the final day of the race.
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Chicago White Sox
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Cleveland
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St. Louis
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Sox
Highlanders
St Louis
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Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Needy
Rocks
Naps
Joss
Walsh
Chicago
Moll Re-Elected President Of Wisconsin-Illinois League
Charles F. Moll was re elected president of the Wisconsin Illinois league at Milwaukee annual meeting. He will serve a three year term and also hold secretary and treasurer roles. John Lake of Oshkosh was elected vice president. Salary limit set at 1400 dollars for all clubs.
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Charles F. Moll
Milwaukee
John Lake
Oshkosh
Disintegration of Mack's Pennant Winners of 1902
The article traces the rapid breakup of Connie Mack's 1902 Philadelphia Athletics after Ossie Schreckengost's sale to the Chicago Americans. It notes only six players remained from the championship lineup by 1909, with key changes across pitching staff and infielders, including Eddie Plank, Rube Waddell, Harry Davis, Danny Murphy, and others moving on or retiring.
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Schreckengost
Chicago
Connie Mack
Ossie Schreckengost
Chicago Americans
Mack
Philadelphia
Powers
Eddie Plank
Rube Waddell
St. Louis Fceman
Hastings
Mitchell
Wilson
Harry Davis
Danny Murphy
Murphy
Lave Cross
Monte Cross
Kansas City
Hartsel
Seybold
Dave Fultz
New York
Clarke Griffith
Dave
Beating Giants Three Times by Southpaw Covaleski
Southpaw Harry Covaleski of the Phillies, a Tri-State league recruit, beat the New York Giants three times in one week. Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, 24 years old, a former miner who rose from semi pro teams to join Lancaster, then Phillies before returning to the majors. He stands six feet one inch and weighs 185 pounds.
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Phillies
New York Giants
Covaleski
Wildwood
N. J
Murray
Lancaster
Football Players Invading Leagues
Football players are crowding into the big leagues with several notable moves. Cree and Mcllveen of the Highlanders were fellow gridironists at Pennsylvania State College. Warren Gill of the Pirates played at the University of Kansas. Hoblitzell of the Reds impressed as a first baseman, likely becoming the Reds regular in 1909. If Hobby had gone to St. Louis, McCloskey planned him at shortstop.
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Mcllveen
Highlanders
Pennsylvania State College
Warren Gill
Pirates
University of Kansas
Hoblitzell
Reds
Western Pennsylvania College
St. Louis
Cincinnati
McCloskey
Practice Games On The Gridiron
Coaches shift players across positions to tailor teams for 1908 season. Critics, injuries, and strategy shape early results as heavy and light squads test defenses and develop new plays. The article notes coaches balance risk, player welfare, and long season demands while predicting outcomes remains unclear.
Wills drawn and probated and probate practice
Wills drawn and probated with reports for administrators and guardians, appointments secured. Probate practice a specialty in general law business transacted. Atlantis
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