Wrigley Stars in Charleston Gazette Feature
Charleston Gazette publish a feature on Wrigley highlighting his impact at the 1900 season. The piece notes his role, team context, and local sporting interest led by Gazette reporters Ives and David Etk.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
6
Charleston Gazette publish a feature on Wrigley highlighting his impact at the 1900 season. The piece notes his role, team context, and local sporting interest led by Gazette reporters Ives and David Etk.
A brief reflection from Wednesday morning June 6, 1934 urges self examination to find cause and cure for the daily confusions and missteps in life and in dealings with others.
The European news said Great Britain would make no payment under the Johnson bill, joining France in defaulting on war debt. Paris papers hailed the move, while Britain, though mocked for its stance, faces self contempt for aligning with France in this financial retreat.
The signing and swift senate ratification of a new treaty with Cuba signals a shift away from imperialism and dollar diplomacy under Roosevelt. It ends the Platt amendment, long seen as a tool of intervention, and acknowledges Cuba as a protected independent state, amid decades of U S military involvement.
Cuban historian calls the Platt amendment the most disastrous in the island’s history and says U S intervention underwrites Cuba’s lack of responsible government. The piece cites Leland Jenks and The Post-Dispatch, urging Cuba to delete the amendment as dollar diplomacy wanes and nearby nations gain independence.
In the Congressional Record Mr. Dickinson of Iowa argues that recent events show no need to retire surplus acreage, claiming that the Lord has intervened in the matter. He frames divine influence as supporting keeping the land rather than shedding it.
The wife of Justice Brandeis praised William Chilton Jr of Charleston for seeking a seat in the United States Senate. Chilton, noted for pushing open hearings during his earlier Senate term, received the endorsement amid discussions of open government and reform.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues for an eight month school year across West Virginia, urging removal of a three month vacation. It criticizes idle summer periods for youths, especially ages 12 to 18, and says continuous schooling would ease burdens on working parents and curb moral decline.
A Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round report exposes patronage at the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Julien Friant chairs a job-pool chart tracking senators and state columns while a Nebraska auditor lands a $2,000 annual post through political endorsements. Night shifts and civil service circumvention are described as the process unfolds.
A Los Angeles diary entry describes Frank Craven, Irvin Cobb, and family during a mellow evening at Craven's house. The piece notes Craven's long theatrical career, Blyth Daty’s rise in California, and the actors’ reflections on stage life and movie making amid new surroundings.
Unclear, garbled text references America Europe debts and races. Mentions Congress adjournment and national legislators. disrupted wording suggests a fragmentary historical newspaper snippet with political and financial themes, but specifics are unreadable.
Washington observers discuss whether the government will oppose the Mellon income tax refund, citing a pending grand jury case in Pittsburgh and possible political ramifications. The piece questions if administration actions are politically motivated and notes Senate debate over the reciprocal tariff bill with prominent rhetoric from Senators Fess, Long, and Lewis.
A chaotic reader quiz page lists questions on history science and culture from a paper’s Washington bureau. It includes inquiries about Roar Crane’s savior, the meaning of OK, operas, electricity, notable figures, labor laws, and currency, alongside a House Ants bulletin coupon offer.
Arthur Brisbane reports Britain may default on 4713 million dollars owed to the United States. Roosevelt warns payment is due or risk default. Einstein provokes debate on America's war debt and moral duty. Pigeons hatch a duckling metaphor highlights government surprises in Washington and London as Lloyd's is told to stop insuring the president's life. England faces coronation insurance and vast government payrolls while global events unfold.
From a physiology view point athletic directors overemphasize fielding over batting. Great batters are rare while fielders are common. Babe Ruth’s salary shows the value of hitting. A batter is born but can be improved by early training and constant practice. Coordination relies on the cerebellum and integrated eye, balance, and muscular actions. Please Turn to Page 38.
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