Big Leagues Use Up Pitchers Trying 10 Win
Brooklyn hosts Phillies in a 4 to 2 loss as Knetzer Schart and Phelps pair against Brennan and Doomn. Errors Brooklyn none, Philadelphia one. Reds outhit by Pirates 5 to 2 in Cincinnati. Cardinals overwhelm Chicago 20 to 6 in St Louis wild game. Marquard rookies beat New York in Boston 6 to 2. Boston errors three, Giants two.
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Brooklyn
Phillies
Batteries
Knetzer
Schart
Phelps
Brennan
Doomn
Hite
Cincinnati
Reds
Pirates
Smith
McLean
O'Toole
Gibson
Pittsburgh
Trods
Pie Tates
St. Louis
Cardinals
Chicago
Steele
Willis
Bliss
Chicago Wingo
Cole Pearse
Archer
Errera
Boston
Marquard New York
Dickson
Tyler
Kling
Rariden
Marquard
Meyers
Wilson
Giants
Baseball scores from April games in Meveland New York and Chicago
In Meveland on April 16 the Naps beat the St. Louis Browns 2 to 1 behind strong pitching and clutch hitting. The Senators defeated the Yanks 20 to 9 in New York with Groom pitching well. The Tigers routed the White Sox 16 to 4 in Chicago. In Philadelphia the Red Sox edged the home team 2 to 1 as Boston pitchers held strong and Doves committed no errors.
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Meveland
Naps
St. Louis Browns
Haskette
Blanding
James
O'Neill
Frill
Brown
Stephens
Browns
New York
Senators
Groom
Ford
Warhop
McConnell
Street
Henry
William
Renatore
Yanks
Chicago
Tigers
Peters
Delhi
Black
Willett
Stanage
White Sox
Philadelphia
Boston Red Sox
Krause
Danforth
Lapp
Egan
Woo
Nanamaker
Doves
Red Sox
Errore
Amatucan Association Scores Across Cities in Ten Innings
Toledo defeats Kansas City 4 to 2 in ten innings while Columbus loses 5 to 4 to Milwaukee in ten innings. Indianapolis edges Minneapolis 2 to 1 in ten innings, and Louisville beats St Paul 4 to 2. London reports the home rule bill passing first reading in the House by 326 to 226.
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Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolia
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
London
Laxty
Roosevelt Comments On War Readiness In Iowa Speech
In Creston Iowa Roosevelt said the nation is ready for a fight this year but warned of three years of war if it does not. He spoke in the context of wartime strategy and national resolve.
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Lowa
Creston
Roosevelt
Conservative Prowl to Buy Diamonds at New York Firm
Report from the Volon Pacific firm Romolm and Akin mentions inspectors and jewelers in Plain Building, with the rest of the text indicating a restless search or inquiry about diamond purchases. No clear date or names beyond the company identifiers are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ounservative Prowle
Romolm & Akin
Volon Pacific Hmw. Co
Six Thousand Dollar Stake Planned for Kentucky Derby
In Taisville Kentucky on April 16 M J Winn of the Louisville Racing Association announced the Kentucky Derby will keep a 6000 guaranteed stake with 5000 to the winner. He said 5000 will be added to the derby in 101 percent raising the total to at least 10000. Horsemen worry over the state racing commission ruling ending guaranteed stakes. The four mile endurance stake at future fall meetings will receive 5000 more.
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Taisville
Wis
Managre M. J. Winn
Louisville Racing Association
State Racing Commission
Mystery in the Cheyenne Murder Case
Fragmentary account depicts suspected intruder concealing in the house and attacking Mrs. Jenkins as she slept. The narrative suggests the husband as sole survivor and points to a missing will and money box as motives, with a plan to obscure evidence before fleeing.
First League Baseball Schedule Announced for Post Team
The Post announces the first league game on April 28 with regular games set for Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays. Grounds behind the Hospital are reserved for league teams under Lieut Banade 11th Infantry and practice times are arranged for balanced competition. Cheyenne reportedly plans a pentant team as other regiments hold daily intra unit games to select the opening lineup.
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Banade
11Th Infantry
Cheyenne
Mystery Motive Behind Colorado Income Case
A crime theory argues an Indian club could not have caused the skull fracture, suggesting a heavier round club was needed. Dr Beard spoke to a Leader reporter while questioning Mrs Jenkins income from Colorado property and Mr Jenkins role, hinting at a deeper motive in the case.
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Dr. Beard
Leader
Jenkins
Colorado
Council Rejects Bids for Scavenger Work
At a mid month meeting the council rejected all bids for scavenger services and instructed the clerk to advertise for new bids. The council confirmed Edward Taylor as fire chief after noting his service had been satisfactory. Kemper of the electric light company offered free power and lights for downtown alleys if the council paid for installation of meters.
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Colorado Concentrated Product Company
J. C Lundy
Denver
Edward L. Ferguson
Crow Creek
Water Committee
Edward Taylor
Kemper
Electric Light Company
Titanic Disaster Stuns World As Lifeboats Fail
Reports recount the Titanic’s collision with an iceberg and sinking at 2:20 AM. Wireless operators broadcast rescue efforts and survivors in lifeboats, with Carpathia rescuing 868 passengers. Many aboard faced freezing seas, prayers, and last rites as ships raced to aid.
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Faithul
Carpathia
New York
Boston
América
Atlantic
Cape Race
Olympic
N. F
California
St. Johns
Liverpool
Newfoundland
Camperdown
N. 5
Praty
World Remembers Titanic Disaster and Captain Smith
World reaction mounts after the Titanic catastrophe. Captain Smith led rescue efforts aboard the liner as lifeboats faced ice and chaos. Recounted shortages of lifeboats, Carpathia’s approach, and questions over construction while crew and evacuees endured harrowing moments at sea.
City to Double Its Population
W. E. Jones of St. Louis foresees Cheyenne's rapid growth with Wyoming as a coming state. He leads the Jones Agency Co with $25,000 capital and Western manager for International Life Insurance Co. He expects Cheyenne to more than double its population in five years and aims to capitalize on a land boom. The Jones Agency will open in the First National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
W. E. Jones
St. Lou
Cheyenne
Jones Agency Co
Jones
Western
International Life Insurance Co
St. Louis
Wealthy Victims Reported Aboard Disaster
The article lists prominent passengers aboard a disaster, naming J Bruce Samay president of International Mercantile Marine with a $40 million fortune, Colonel Washington Roebling of Roebling Sons at $25 million, and other figures like J B Thayer, Clarence Moore, Mabel Swift, and Charles M Hays. It notes their roles and connections to railroads, banks, and shipping.
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J. Bruce Samay
International Mercantile Marine
Tamay
J. P. Morgan
Consolidated American
British Steamship Lines
Washington Roebling
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
T. L. W. Cavendish
England
Henry Siegel
New York
Washington Dodge
Mr. Dodge
San Francisco
Bailey Resigns to Run for Denver Mayor Nomination
Bailey wins Republican nomination for mayor of Denver over Oscar D Cass. He is a U S marshal for Colorado and faces questions about flood details. A misaddressed telegram to a station master yielded a comic reply referencing the Book of Gerests, as reported by Tit Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Dewey C. Bailey
U. 8
Colorado
Oscar D. Cass
G Foxes
The Wishbone Joke of the Largest Human Bone
Pointed paragraphs offer aphorisms about wishbones, fish, women, flirts, and forgiveness. The tone mocks vanity and social dating traps with wry comparisons and sharp observations. The piece blends humor and social commentary in compact quips.
What to do at table ad from Tit Bits
In a vintage exchange the middle man recalls sent instructions for etiquette at table. A single word slip reads Eat. The ad format is noted as three lines for 25 cents, reflecting the era's want ad practice.
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Win
Myers Drd
Mr. Jenkins
The
Sherman Co
Colonel Astor
International Marine Company
Thoraday
Carpathla
Virginian
Parthian
White Star
White Star Line
Naval
David W. Taylor
Sherman Company
Gap, Ave
Maine
Bailey
Kopald’s
Capitol Avenue
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