Batting Leaders See Shifts Across Leagues
Chicago July 31 report shows Robertson still atop NL batting with Davbert second as week changes shuffle remaining leaders. Carey of Pittsburg leads steals with 31. Flack of Chicago 28 sacrifice hits. Williams of Chicago 10 homers and 148 total bases. Burns of New York 9 runs scored. In AL Speaker still leads totals with 60 runs and 175 bases. Cobb rises to second in batting at .361. Jackson of Chicago at .347. Detroit and Cleveland provide top team and individual marks.
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Relatives Sought for Chicago Estate of Nebraska Man
Chicago on July 31 police hunted for relatives of George McQueen of a Nebraska address who died July 25 leaving an estate valued at about 500000 dollars. He reportedly left a brother and sister in Thiesgo 26 years ago, now to share the estate per a personal ad in a Chicago newspaper placed by County Attorney A D Fetterman of Hyannis.
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Thiesgo
A. D. Fetterman
Hyannis
Headaches of Men and Women From Everyday Strains
Fragmentary OCR notes describe widespread headaches affecting men and women. Mentions a doctor unable to help and references to a wake or daily strain impacting wellbeing. Details are garbled with missing words and unclear sources.
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Weber
Baseball National League scores from New York to Omaha
Recap of yesterday's NL games with scattered battery lines and team matchups across New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Des Moines Omaha and other venues. Many lines are garbled but name-pairs like Miller Adams Jacoby Fischer Rariden Killifer Ruth and Gowdy appear amid the results.
Daniel Roper Resigns From Post Office Department
Washington July 81 Daniel Roper resigns as first mate and postmaster to devote time to the Democratic campaign and political duties.
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Washington
Boston Leads American League in Tight Pennant Race
Doeten’s win places Boston atop the American League as New York falters with two losses to St Louis. Chicago’s victory over Philadelphia pushes the standings tighter while Brooklyn still leads the National League. The pennant chase remains one of the season’s tightest races with few points separating top teams.
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Poston
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Philadelphia
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Johnston Leads American League In Effective Pitching
Walter Johnston of the Senators is the hardest worked and most effective twirler in the American circuit. He has pitched in over 00 innings with an ERA of 2.06. Close on his heels is Harry Coveleski of Detroit with strong numbers.
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Fective
Harry Coveleski
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Callahan Still Seeks Right Opponent to Prove Skill
Promoter Dan McKerrick says Frankie Callahan, a thin lightweight, has not found suitable matches to display his talent. The fighter has a solid record with several wins including over Dunde at Cincknall and Rivers in Memphis, plus decisions or KOs in cities from Brooklyn to St. Louis and Salt Lake City.
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Joe Mandot
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Buffalo
Benny Palmer
Milwaukee
Heinie Groh Sets Fast Pace for Reds
Cincinnati third baseman Heinie Groh is described as one of the fastest players in the league and a key factor in the Reds early lead.
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Reds
Elpin Groh
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Cincinnati
McGraw Seeks Marquard Return To Dodgers Bid
New York July 31 rumor swirls that John McGraw wishes to reclaim Rube Marquard for the Dodgers. Marquard works well on the mound, and with a pennant in mind McGraw may demand a substantial return before any deal.
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Sporting Circle Herag
John McGraw
Rube Marquard
Marquard
Dodgers
Charlie Ebbets
The Secret of the Swamp at Lyric Theater Today
A photoplay titled The Secret of the Swamp plays at the Lyric theater today. Deacon Todd plans a town trip for a Ford, Major Burke’s nerves are strained, and Chet Wells faces eviction after rent troubles. Emily Burke’s engagement to a rich neighbor moods the motive for murder and townwide speculation.
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Chet Wells
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Atlas bills special numbers by Alpine Company stars
The Atlas presents a bill of popular songs and dances by singles duos and trios of the Alpine Company led by Charles Meyers Blaine Lancaster and Richard De Reviere. Tomorrow the weekly vodwel bill features Sir Nelson Yaroff and a four member Russian dance song and instrumental set.
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Alpine Company
Charles Meyers
Blaine Lancaster
Richard de Reviere
Nelson Yaroff
Meat prices in England rise amid scarcity and confusion
Housewives complain of high meat prices with no sign of relief. Prices have climbed two to three pence a pound compared with ten weeks ago. Butchers face strain as customers struggle to understand supply and consumption issues.
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England
Government supervision of meat trade urged with home produced meat
The passage argues that New Zealand and Australian frozen meat for South Africa should be delivered by refrigerated steamers under direct government control. It suggests extending supervision to home produced meat and possibly issuing meat cards as part of centralized oversight.
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New Zealand
A Wifes Wit Raises Laughs at Home
Bolomon Beach boasts of his witty wife who often sharpens his humor while sharing a home scene. He recalls returning in a foul mood with a corn pain and her quip about wheat and rye turning his mood toward laughter.
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Bolomon Beach
Notice to James Barker on unknown residence
Public notice records a late July 1018 filing where Bertie Barker seeks divorce and alimony with child custody, naming James Barker as defendant. The address is listed as unknown, and the document appears to be part of a court proceeding.
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Bertie Barker
Desertion Grounds Prompt Court Action inSeptember 1914
Legal notice outlines grounds of action as desertion and support. Respond by September 2, 1914 or judgment will be taken. Clerk T FiphHien of the District Court and attorney Sam M. Thompson represent the plaintiff.
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FiphHien
Sam M. Thompson
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