Taft criticized as usurping Congress in Canada reciprocity debate
In Washington on June 29 the Senate faced bitter arraignment over the Canadian reciprocity bill. Senator Cummins attacked the treaty for burdening farmers and charged the president with overstepping congressional powers. Senator Borah argued the move betrayed Republican farm policy, urging Congress to originate any free trade proposal. Bristow pressed that Taft did not represent most Republicans.
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Senate
Cummins
Woral
Nelson
Minnesota
Congress
Canada
Borah
Bristow
Taft
House
Boston woman leaps to death in San Francisco hotel
Miss Florence R. Cushing of Boston arrived from Honolulu and jumped from the seventh story of a San Francisco hotel yesterday, dying instantly.
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San Francisco
Florence R. Cushing
Boston
Honolulu
Women and Men Suffer from Kidney and Bladder Trouble
A newspaper ad-style notice proclaims kidney and bladder problems afflict both women and men. It cites frequent urination and painful urination as signs and touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as the remedy sold in bottles of various sizes. Testimonials from sufferers are claimed to support the product. The ad provides a mail address in Binghamton New York for Kilmer & Co. and urges readers to obtain the remedy.
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Aera
Sheertale
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Kilmer
Binghamton
Sarsaparilla Card and Baseball Scores Fragment
An old column fragment lists Hoods Sarsaparilla claims and reports baseball scores. It mentions Hunt and Weatcott with multiple hits and errors, plus umpire Cella. It then summarizes yesterday's National League results in New York and Pittsburgh and American League results in Detroit Cleveland and Washington with scattered scores.
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New York
Boston
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Dope Hunt Helps Jeffersonville Rally Past Italians at Rengers Field
In a chaotic afternoon game at Rengers Field, Jeffersonville visitors overcome an Italian squad 8 to 6. Hunt, once a Vermont varsity pitcher, shines with a double and a triple while Weaferi and Calire drive in runs, and Pietro struggles as the Italians mount a late comeback before Jeffersonville seals the win.
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Jeffersonville, VI
Rengers’ Field
Aeliaine Athletica
St. George
Jeffersonvillet
Vermont
Joe Weaferl
Brockton, Mass
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Soved
J. Weaferi
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Davidi
Woafers
Morse
Calire
Pietro
Culire
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Girardo
Sharpley
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Raymore
Giacumuni
Comelli
Westcott
Fanning
Teffersonville
Blow
Om Wertcott
Jferi
Calenge
Leach
Wenfert
Westert
Gincamusgi
Daley Chosen Captain for Dartmouth Football and Baseball
Edward J. Daley of North Strafford is named captain of both Dartmouth College football and baseball for the coming year. A member of the class of 2012, Daley has played right field for three seasons and is regarded as a strong hitter and versatile athlete.
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Honover
Edward J. Daley
North Strafford
Dartmouth College
Daley
Cinas
House panel rejects probe into dollar princess coronation fate
Washington June 29 The House committee on foreign affairs refused to investigate American women who married English titled peers and were barred from the London coronation ceremonies. The vote was unanimous and without comment, tabling Representative Sabath’s resolution seeking State Department information on the women involved.
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Washington
House
Peace Agreement Near with Great Britain Reached
Washington June 20 after talks between President Taft and Ambassador Bryce the arbitration treaty with Great Britain was virtually complete with terms agreed except for a few minor details officials announced at the White House the accord would be submitted for final approval once outstanding points are resolved
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Washington
Taft
Bryce
White House
United States
Freckles Skin Cream Promises Money Back Guarantee
An apparent advertisement touts a new drug named Freckles for skin whitening and claims a money back guarantee if freckles are not improved. The copy appears garbled with unclear claims and spelling errors but emphasizes removing freckles and giving a stronger complexion.
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China
D. F. Davis
Tigers Triumph In Historic 16-15 Comeback Win
Detroit edged Chicago White Sox 16 to 15 at Bennett Park on June 18 in a remarkable rally. Ty Cobb delivered the decisive hit as Crawford scored the final run, showcasing Jennings’s resilient Tigers and their potent run production. The game highlighted Detroit’s leadership, strategic depth, and the team’s place atop the American League standings.
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Detroit Baseball Club
Chicago White Sox
Bennett Park
Detroit
Tigers
White Sox
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Jone
Tewan
Jennings
Sox
Eliest
Hughey
Lathers
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Jones
Bush
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Walsh
Lord
Gosling
Crawford
James
Burk
Mo Piarty
Savannah Auto Club Sets Dates for Vanderbilt Cup
The Savannah Automobile Club announced events will be held in Savannah, Georgia on November 29 and the Vanderbilt Cup on November 0, dates chosen recently by the club to organize the speed events.
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Savannah
Savannah Automobile Club
Days of bunting over, Cobb says the ball’s lively
Ty Cobb declares bunting days are over in the major leagues. He blames the lively ball for making bunts nearly impossible and unsafe, noting that even light contact sends the ball speeding to infielders. He adds that it complicates fielders and often hurries runners.
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Cobb
Tyron Raymond Cobb
Nate
Matty Saving His Arm Keeps Giants Strong
Christy Mathewson, ace pitcher for the New York Nationals, guards his right arm as age nears retirement. He relies on smart head work and fielding support rather than brute force, using smoke when needed to finish batters and maintain his prestige.
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Matty
Mathewson
Callahan's Great Record A Lone Star in Baseball History
Chicago White Sox outfielder Callahan returns from a long layoff to hit near .260 and rank among top baserunners. The veteran, no flash, steadily improves through the season and proves his value in the American league. Meanwhile critics say Walter Johnson lacks his former form due to physical weakness.
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Jimmy Callahan
Calihan
Comiskey
Callahan
Duffy
Sir O'Laughlin
Gray
Ty Cobb
Ping Bailie
White Sox
France
Somers
Clevelant
Restores pleasing plumpness in Barre residents
A local note touts a weight gain remedy Samose with fleah-forming tablets taken with meals. TD P. Davie sells the product with a money-back guarantee if it fails to improve weight and health, inviting customers to try Kamote at no cost unless satisfied.
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Barre
TD. P. Davie
Walsh Taught Langford How Walsh Taught Langford
Sam Langford, once beaten by Walsh, rose to become one of the world’s top pugilists. Jimmy Welsh recalls Langford’s early Boston gym days, his amateur win over Jack McVicker, and his ascent from puncher to a challenger rated beside Jack Johnson.
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Walsh
Sam Langford
Boston
Jack Johnson
Gambe
Jimmy Welsh
Jimmy
Langford
Sam
Eddie Keevin
Eddie
Jack McVicker
Joe Gans
Johnson
Earl Moore's First Salary Shaped Baseball Career
The story recalls Earl Moore's early entry into baseball with the Dayton Interstate league club managed by Will Armour. Moore signed for $8 a week, then $12 after a quip about board, and rose to $3,500 for a Cleveland season two years later, illustrating a rapid rise from $8 weekly beginnings.
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Earl Moore
Philadelphia Nationals
Will Armour
Dayton
Roundhouse
Columbus
Armour
Ohio
Moore
Karl
Earl
Cleveland
Diamond Scribbs and Slipping Slang from a Fumbled Clip
A garbled sports column parodies baseball figures. It mocks typos and mislabels players like Ty Cobb and Ping Bailie while lampooning a Cleveland president and a supposed college stint. The piece blends spoof quotes about batting, base stealing, and media perception.
New Ball Changed Pitching Strikeouts Rule the Game
The era of strikeout pitchers dominates the field as the only ones thriving with the Avery ball. Amos Rusie and Tim Keefe dominate legends for third strikes, while Jobo Clarkson favors field play and suffers for it. Young Alexander Lewie leads in wins and strikeouts, with Keefe of the Reis tallying about thirty seven Ks in seven full games, his strikeouts repeatedly saving his team.
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Avery
Amos Rusie
Amos
Tim Keefe
Jobo Clarkson
Contra
John
Alexander Lewie
Big August Aviation Meet Opens Prizes to Eighty Thousand
August Chicago hosts a major aviation meet with eighty thousand dollars in prizes. Tex Ramsdell, noted Pennsylvania sprinter, will coach Carnegie Tech next fall. A. A. U. President Sullivan pushes eastern state funds for expense and appearance money. Boston Americans use Jack Thoney as substitute base runner despite arm injury. Harvard 1911 football hopefuls to train on Narragansett bay island owned by Head Coach Percy Haughton’s wife.
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Tex Ramsdell
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Tech
Sullivan
Eastern Stateum
Boston Americans
Jack Thoney
Harvard
Narragansett Bay
Percy Haughton
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Walter Johnson
Ike
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