Baseball Slavery Highlighted by Major League Payers
An early 20th century article cites Joe Tinker and Tris Speaker as examples of wealth and exploitation in baseball. It details Tinker’s earnings over 11 seasons, his $212,000 annual salary at peak, and his investments in Chicago, Louisiana, Kansas City, and Portland property, plus bonds.
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Cute
Cincinnat
Tno Joe
Cofferville
Kae
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Louisiana
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Portland
Perritt Drives Giants to Thirteenth Straight Victory
The New York Giants continued their winning streak as pitcher Perritt led the squad to a 13th consecutive victory. The title text notes Perritt’s strong form sustaining a dramatic ascent toward the league lead, with ancillary mentions of Delta divisional tasks and a gas-saving car promotion at 85.50.
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Perritt
New York
Baseball Scores From National League Tonight
Reported games across the National League with results from Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago New York Boston Detroit St Louis and other hubs. Batteries listed include Henton Rurden Barnes Meyers Nabors Wyckoff Cob and more with several extra innings and multi game lines.
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Philadelphia
New York
Nabors
Bush
Merera
Cullop
Wyckoff
Keating
Nanamaker
Meyers
Markle
Walters
W O W Fraternal Hall Election and Initiation Event
Attention all members. Election of officers initiation and emblem ritual planned at Fraternal Hall Thursday evening June date. All neighbors urged to be present.
Absence ends as Orpet murder case nears trial
Josephine Davis, witness for the state, returns to Lake Forest after weeks away. State Attorney Cady hopes jurors complete for Orpet trial with Judge Donnelley pressing to secure four final jurors promptly. Court denies reports Cyrus H. McCormick furnishing defense bonds. The defendant’s father is a horticulturist on the McCormick estate.
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Josephine Davis
Marian Lawbert
Wil! Orpei
Lake Forest
Cady
Orpet
Charles J. Donnelley
Cyrus H. McCormick
Orpot
McCormick
Love's Toll five act photoplay at Lyric theater
A sensational Lubin photoplay "Love's Toll" unfolds a tale of duplicity and noble contrast. Dr Page and Richard Buhler clash with Marion Lane pursued by Allen Craven as Rosetta Brice shines in the sympathetic role in this dramatic screen feature releasing at the Lyric theater today.
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Lyric Theater Today
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Man
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Richard Buhler
Marion Lane
Gens
Rosetta Brice
Craufurd Kent
Allen Craven
Atlas Bill Today Shows Diverse Mutual Entertainment
The Atlas bill today includes the feature drama On the Trail of a Thief, comedies Seeing America First and other cartoons. A varied program promises splendid entertainment. Tomorrow The Conscience of John David, a five reel Mutual Masterpiece DeLuxe, leads the lineup.
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John David
Bank Penalty Order Reversed by District Court
Washington May 31 The district supreme court ruled that Comptroller Williamia may not retain a $6000 fine imposed on Riggs National Bank and may not impose further penalties as threatened. The decision limits the comptroller's power in this enforcement action.
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Bank Washington
District Supreme Court Today
Williamia
Riggs National Bank
Inside Bath Health Cure Promoted For Morning Cleanse
An old health fad urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Proponents claim it improves breath digestion and overall appearance with regular use and a small cost.
Stanford Star Hurdler Shines at Cambridge Meet
Piel Murray, brother of BR. Lui ney Moreau, a California toon wonder, starred at the intercollegiate championship in Cambridge Massachusetts last week. Murray, in Stanford colors, won the 220 yard hurdles and 120 yard high hurdles, clocking a record 15 seconds in the latter event.
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BR. Luiney Moreau
California
Pionship
Cambridge
Mass
Murray
Leland Stanford University
Town Devastated by Fire in Springer New Mexico
Fire swept through Springer New Mexico destroying nearly all mercantile businesses and multiple structures after spreading from a frame building by the Floersheim Mercantile yard. The blaze, aided by a northwest wind, consumed the bank post office telephone exchange saloons residences and more.
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Floersheim Mercantile Company
Rapilly
Fl Paso & Southwestern
Firefighters Gain Ground at El Paso Depot
Ron assisted by hauling multiple loads of water to battle the blaze. The latest report says firefighters are steadily gaining control and are likely to save the El Paso and Southeast Depot and the freight houses.
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Ron
el Paso & Southeestern
Boy, 11, Fatally Shoots Playmate in Colorado
Grand Junction, Colo on May 31 Charles Burnaible 11 shot and killed his playmate Bakar Williams 9 while children played with weapons on the Wi ama reach sixteen miles south of here.
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Colo
Charles Burnaible
Bakar Williams
Wiama Reach
Here
Republicans Register Head Wen and Molns
The West Virginia Supreme Court ordered the Mingo County court to immediately strike from the Red Jacket precinct voter list a large number of allegedly illegal registrations claiming dogs, mules and corpses appear on the rolls. The petition, filed by Harry Chalmin on behalf of Democratic voters, argues the slate is untrustworthy and would prevent a fair election.
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Supremees of Oils State
Mingo
Harry Chalmin
Ista
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