Pitchers Put Detroit Tigers to Test in Purman’s Preview
Purman assesses Hughie Jennings’s shaky pitching staff as Detroit gathers hurlers at Waxahachie. Coveleskie shows promise but others lag, while Donovan’s coaching could lift the misfiring rotation. Lineup largely stable with Cobb Veach Heisman Burns. Spencer out. Detroit must prove strong pitching to back another big run total.
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Hie Tigers
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Tigers
Bill Donovan
Donovan
George Burns
Hellman
Dressen
Waxahachie
Pep Young
Bush
Vitt
Cobb
Veach
Heisman
Walker
Stanage
Tub Spencer
Voile
Clary
Vrach
Vitt Ao
Veneh
Detroit
Massachusetts Ratifies National Prohibition Amendment
The Massachusetts Senate approved the referendum 25 to 14 and ratified the national prohibition amendment 7 to 12, aligning with the lower house. The Anti-Saloon League hailed the victory as several large cities had remained wet, and Boston marked a milestone as the first New England state to join the dry cause.
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Fragmentary medical note hints at patient symptoms
The readable fragment mentions a girl growing from childhood, faint spells, chills and nervousness. It references a hotel and a personal vow, but the full context and diagnosis are unclear due to damaged text.
Massachusetts ratifies prohibition amendment in Senate vote
The senate approved the prohibitory amendment by 27 to 12 with a roll call. The house endorsed it a week earlier, making Massachusetts the first northeastern state to ratify and the eleventh overall. Ratified states include Mississippi, Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, Delaware, and more. To become law, twenty-five states must approve.
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North Dakota
Mary
Montana
Texas
Delaware
South
British Army Eats All Imported Meat
In the house of commons the war secretary said the army used three times more imported meat than the prewar population. He listed 1017 purchases: tea 84 million lb, sugar 277 million lb, condensed milk 145 million lb, cigarettes 11 million lb, textiles 260 million yd. The army grew rapidly with officers promoted and many on leave. labor corps reached 460,000. Front conveyances included 600,000 animals and 200,000 vehicles. Mesopotamia cultivation covered 1,100 square miles for army benefit.
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London
House of Commons
Mesopotamia
No Bulgarians in Near Front Battle, U S Says
The American government reports no Bulgarian participation in the near front battle. The United States will not alter its policy or petition to declare war on Bulgaria. Old papers for bundle list one hundred era per count.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Horse Meat Used by French as Food
Paris reports France has long used horse meat as a diet staple among the wealthy and doctors prescribe it for the sick. In Paris and suburbs about 1,000 shops sell only horse meat with weekly trade of four to five horses each.
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Bengland
France
Lens
Paria
Thorn
Musterole Quick Relief No Blister Claim
Advertisements claim Musterole Quick Relief prevents blisters. The fragment emphasizes soothing action and skin protection for sores. No verifiable details or sourcing are provided in the readable text.
Paris Horse Meat Trade Lights and Legal Limits
The article notes that horse meat is banned except in licensed shops, with several near the Madeleine and another near the American Embassy. It describes a red painted shop with a gilded horse head sign, and explains meat comes from a Vaugirard slaughterhouse under strict oversight. Experts say older horses yield better meat, prices range from 18 to 20 cents a pound, up from wartime levels.
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Madeleine
American Empire
Paris
Bia
Vaurigard
Sail for France Next Saturday From Laramie
Rev. G. Parisoe announces he will sail for France to take up M.C.A. work at the battle fronts. He says the entire cast is wrapped in the big drive and that war sounds hoarse on all sides as he joins the effort.
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Laramie
Wyo
Rev. G.& Farince
France
Parisoe
Pershing HQ to handle public affairs for general war matters
Washington April 1 General Pershing's headquarters will henceforth handle all publicity matters touching affairs under his command. The War Department will manage distinctly departmental news under a ruling transmitted by Secretary Baker.
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General Pershing
Hile Vhame
War Department
Baker
U S Takes Over Dutch Ship Effects In Port Seizure
President Wilson issued formal orders to seize all tackle apparel furniture and equipment including bunker coal and stores from Dutch ships in American ports under seizure. Some masters removed or tried to remove navigational instruments when surrendering ships. Navy to possess property and Shipping Board to compensate owners per international law.
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Shipping Board
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