Tribute to Baseball by Supreme Justice Harlan
A Washington bar association shad bake featured Justice Harlan playing in a game where he hit a grounder home run in the ninth inning with two strikes and three balls on him. At 74, the Supreme Court justice showed agility and affirms the value of a sound mind in a sound body, endearing him to the public and linking Americanism with the sport. Theodore Roosevelt’s reaction remains a mystery.
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National League News and Player Movements Summary
Cincinnati trades Bill Essick back to Portland while seeking Charles Brown from St Louis. Davey’s scouts eye two catchers as McGraw shifts personnel. Brouthers praises Giants pitching staff. Burke impresses in Boston. By May 15 Mathewson's NL wins reach 155 with 83 losses. McGraw gives up Broadway billiards room. Brooklyn ships McLane to Wilmington. Lovett emerging as a top find akin to Herman Long. Hanlon denies trading Mike Mowrey or sending him east.
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Bill Essick
Portland
Cincinnati Club
St. Louis
Charles Brown
Davey
Dan Brouthers
New York Giants
Burke
McGraw
Boston
Christy Mathewson
Mike Mowrey
Cantillon’s Umpire Career Stirring Tales
Manager Lajoie recalls Joe Cantillon’s days as an umpire with colorful anecdotes. He notes clashes with Win Mercer over a close base decision and a quip about being in the wrong position. cantillon’s feud with Lew Criger and a famous foul versus fair dispute at Boston underline his stubborn legacy.
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Lajoie
Cleveland
Joe Cantillon
Philadelphia
Washington
Win Mercer
Senators
Cantillon
Mercer
Joe
Harry Davis
Davis
Lew Criger
Boston
Fultz
Dick Cooley
Cooley
Criger
Nig Cuppy
Minor League Movements Shake Wisconsin Baseball Scene
Captain Whitmore resigns as Wisconsin team captain to join Madison State League pro ball. Bloomington adds outfielder Don Donovan formerly with avan, praised as a strong Evansville striker. Grover Lowdermilk a tall college pitcher signs with Decatur manager Reed. Green Bay struggles under manager Roxy Waiters. Waterbury releases Charles McEnroe and Curtiss. Jimmy Hart of Minneapolis signs as manager of Sioux City in the Western league. Cleveland secures Deschon, star pitcher from Cornell, to a contract.
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Capt. Whitmore
Wisconsin
Bloomington
Don Donavan
Avan
Evansville
Grover Lowdermilk
Reed
Decatur
Roxy Waiters
Green Bay
Waterbury
Charles McEnroe
Curtiss
Jimmy Hart
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Cleveland
Deschon
Cornell College
Notable June Dates and Military Honours Timeline
A condensed list of historical events and biographical notes for June, detailing battles and milestones from 1423 to 1906. It highlights English and French conflicts, explorations, births of notable figures, political changes, and the distinguished career of Major-General Sir Reginald Clere Hart including his Victoria Cross and service in multiple campaigns.
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Crevant
Columbus
Spain
Ben Jonson
Peter the Great
Russia
James Keith
Frederick the Great
Scotland
Hoehkirch
George I
England
George II
Humphrey Ward
Reginald Clere Hart
County Clere
Ireland
Reginald
Marlborough
Cheltenham
Royal Engineers
Bengal Lancers
Thames
One Obstinate Juror Saves Ratliff in Assault Case
It is reported that one stubborn juror saved War wick Ratliff from the death penalty and secured a twenty year sentence for criminal assault on Miss Ona Bird in Pecatientas county. The juror reportedly voted for conviction if mercy was urged in the verdict, amid general community dissatisfaction. Ratliff’s health makes the sentence effectively lifelong, with armament likely to be needed soon. Uriah Bird, prosecuting witness, says he is satisfied with the verdict. Gay, Ratliff’s alleged accomplice, will be tried next term. evidence remains strong and no immunity claims are noted.
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Warwick Ratliff
Pecatientas
Ona Bird
Ratiff
Ratliff
Uriah Bird
One Bird
Gay
German Professor Discovers Cure for Spinal Meningitis
Prof Wasserman leading Berlin based work at the Prussian Institute for Infectious Diseases reports a serum cure for spinal meningitis. Dr Herman Schmidt at the First Army Hospital treated a dying soldier with three injections in one week. Serum produced from horses inoculated with meningococci acts after interaction with white blood cells. Similar experiments are cited from the Rockefeller Institute in New York by Prof Simon Flexner.
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Berlin
Wasserman
Koch
Herman Schmidt
First Army Hospital
The Magic No 3 Mascot and Cure Claims
A Cedar Grove Maine man praises Electric Bitters citing liver and kidney relief after trying the product. The letter says one bottle helped and three completed the cure. Also promotes Kodo as a stomach aid to be taken after meals. Both products are marketed by druggists with claimed health benefits.
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Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
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