Premier Ward Entertains American Tars in New Zealand Visit
Sir Joseph George Ward hosted the visiting American battle fleet, guiding a two day interior tour and showing natural wonders. He showcased social reforms and equality in New Zealand, earning a royal salute for his entertaining skills and was noted as a long time politician and knight. The 51 year old premier appeared as a genial, business like Englishman in his prime.
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Joseph George Ward
New Zealand
Premier Ward
Sir Joseph
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
Seine
Joseph
Unceremonious Dump Hails Turkish Ambassador in New York
Mehmed Ali Bey the Turkish ambassador to the United States has been recalled by Constantinople. His father Izzet Pasha, once trusted adviser to the sultan, is said to be hiding in New York with fortune and an English speaking interpreter. Mundji Bey, former consul general, believes the exiled pasha is in the city and will be found.
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Mehmed Ali Bey
United States
Constantinople
Izzet Pasha
New York
Gotham
Mehmed Ali
Foreign Office
America
Mundji Bey
William S. Cowherd faces court fight for Missouri governor bid
In Missouri a plurality winner in the Democratic primary, William S. Cowherd, may be disqualified after Walter Ball launched a multi-county probe alleging fraudulent ballots. Cowherd’s gains came from St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, while other counties favored Ball. Cowherd, 48, KC mayor and former congressman, had backing from Senator Stone. Ball reportedly drew support from Gov Folk, who declined to send state investigators, urging local authorities to handle the probe.
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William S. Cowherd
Missouri
Walter Ball
Cowherd
St. Louis
Kansas City
Springfield
State University
Congress
United States
William J. Stone
Ball
Chicago to Open Municipal Theater Under Robertson Direction
Donald Robertson to direct a new Chicago municipal theater project aimed at education through a 30 week season at Fullerton hall with a stock company. Admission limited to Art Institute members. performances on Tuesday evenings. plan emphasizes classical works from multiple nations and genres.
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Donald Robertson
Municipal Theater
Chicago
New Theater Project
New York
Municipal Playhouse
Fullerton Hall
Chicago Art Institute
Roberton Players
Art Institute
Football Rules for the Season Changes in Forward Pass
The 1908 college football season nears with rule changes emphasizing scientific play and accurate passing. A new 15 minute halftime replaces ten, plus penalties and interpretations aim to curb roughness while preserving the ball near the line.
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Oval
Double Umpire System for American League
President Ban Johnson announces the coming season will use two umpires in all American League games. He signs two new diamond indicators to finalize the plan, arguing two eyes improve calls and protect the game’s integrity. The move, praised by writers, may also reach the National League, with Johnson asserting patrons deserve the best and two umpires are essential.
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Ban Johnson
Johnson
National League
Pulliam
Ump
Catcher Sid Smith Traded to St. Louis by Athletics
Sid Smith the young catcher traded by Connie Mack for Blue of St. Louis is seen as a top backstop in fast company. Blue starred for Columbus in the American Association last season and was the Southern League’s stellar receiver with Atlanta’s pennant winner, while Smith excelled in the Southern League. St. Louis plans to have Blue backstop regularly, with Smith ready to do the light work.
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Rube
Waddell
Fred Glade
St. Louis Browns
Charles Sweeney
St. Louis
Providence
Boston
Sid Smith
Connie Mack
Athletics
Blue
American Association
Columbus
Smith
Atlanta
Browns
Athletics Bench Move Signals Infield Shakeup
Jimmy Calling may sit as Philadelphia Athletics shift infield roles. Manager Mack plans a temporary switch with Shortstop Nichols replacing at third base for a few days. If Manuush fails to impress, other young players will be given a chance to prove themselves.
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Jimmy
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Nichols
Frank Manuush
Manuush
Athletics
Drafting Season Near as Clubs File Draft Money
Major league clubs prepare lists of desired minor league players for the draft with set monetary deposits. Drafting runs September 1 to October 15, with class A to lower class tiers set at 1000, 750, 500, and 300 dollars respectively.
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National Baseball Commission
National Commission
Secretary of the Commission
Uncertainties Of Baseball And Its Endless Variations
The piece extols baseball’s endless uncertainty and variability. It cites episodes from past games in St. Paul Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis illustrating improbable events, netting balls in nets, holes in fences, and cloth shields. It emphasizes that no outcome is guaranteed until the last out.
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St. Paul
Suter Sullivan
Toledo
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Jim Burns
Minneapolis
Chicago
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Allante
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State University of Iowa
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C. L. Campbell
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Res
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Atlantia
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Shas
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D. O
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D.O
Finley & Finley
Atlantic Infirmary of Osteopathy
Fred
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Nels Brown
Butler
M. H. Butler
Dideeqo
Bone
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