Hal Chase Threatens Cobb In Major League Hype
New York May 9 A rising rival enters Ban Johnsons list in the race for baseballs top crown Hal Chase first baseman of the Highlanders challenges Ty Cobb for supremacy Chase is praised as the games best fielder runner and thinker though his charming personality is viewed as a fault Cobb is depicted as relentless in pursuit of advantage with no quarter given and his fierce drive cited as a key difference between the two stars
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New York
Ban Johnson
Diamond
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Georgia Peach
Hugh Jennings
Tiger Aggregation
Hal Chase
Highlanders
Cobb
Chase
Yankees
Hal
Cobh
Chake
Powerleus
Hilltoppers
Tannehill Wrist Broken by Spit Ball Injury
Lee Tannehill utility infielder for the Chicago Americans suffered a broken wrist from a pitched ball yesterday. The crowd jeered as he jogged to first base rubbing his arm after the strike. An X ray confirmed the break, ending his season while Blackburner will take his place.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Lee Tannehill
Chicago Americans
Tannehill
Chicago
Bailey Sold to Detroit by Boss Navin
Detroit May 9 President Navin of the Detroit American league club announced the purchase of pitcher Bill Bailey from the Bt Lodia Amphiggs. Bailey, a southpaw, is billed as one of Detroit's best "hoodoos" in the pitching staff.
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Bia Pailey
Detroit
Navin
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Bill Bailey
Bailey
Horsemen and Horses Expelled By Association
Chicago May 9 The board of appeals of the American Trotting Association adjourned after hearing 37 cases ordering suspensions and expelling members in two disputes. Expulsions include Tom Brad street and R. T. Arbuckle with horse Dr Frazee alias Lou Rass. A S Parent with Baron Ray alias Billy Baron. Green Web Estabrook protested a collection against Countess Marie at the Indiana State Fair.
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Chicago
Board of Appeals of the
American Trotting Wesocration
Association
Tom Bradstreet
R. T. Arbuckle
Grand Inland
Neb
Dr. Frazee
Lou Rass
Ve. A
Parent
Greenville
Baron Ray
Billy Baron
Getreebe
Estabrook
Denver
Lont Hhis
Indiana State Fair Association of
Indianapolis
Estabrook Stables
National League baseball scores with batteries listed
Incomplete box scores show the National League games with batteries such as Fromme and McLean for one team and Woodturn and Wingo for another. American League listings include Rostan and Dougas or similar names with multiple batteries noted. Other leagues report rain delays and varied innings results across Milwaukee, Indianapolis, St Paul, Columbus, and more.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Loulaville
Gas Workers Union membership grows as finances rise
The Gas Workers Union of Great Britain reports increasing membership and improving finances. For the quarter ending December 46, 191?, branch income reached 61000 with total expenditures at 12500, reflecting a positive financial trend for the Sherman Co.
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Gas Workers’ Union of Great Britain
Denver to Stage High Stakes Auto Speed Meet May 18 19
Denver officials announce a major two day auto speed meet at Overland Park on May 18 and 19. Top drivers from California and Europe, including Louis Disbrow and the World speed car 200 Jay Eye See, are slated to participate along with local racers in the event leading to the 600 mile international race for a $50,000 prize on May 30 in Indianapolis. Fred J Wahgner will officiate with Ralph W. Smith as referee under AA A sanction efforts.
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Denver
Colo
Overland Park
California
Indianapolis
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Hoosier Capital
American Automobile Association
Fred J. Wahgner
Ralph W. Smith
Louis Disbrow
J. J. Case Racing
Disbrow
Trishrow
Fiat
Turin
Italy
Baseball history snapshot from 1868 to 1910
A compact review notes key baseball milestones: Edward Grant Barrow born in Springfield. 1894 Missouri players hit six home runs in St. Louis–Cincinnati game. 1904 Donovan becomes Washington manager. 1905 Nationals lose to Boston in a five inning series by a 2–1 vote. 1909 Chicago Americans beat Washington 1–0 in eleven innings. 1909 Hob Harmon no-hits Galveston for St. Louis. 1910 Phillies trio hits in a double play attempt. Heinie Zimmerman shells four errors and four hits as Cubs beat Giants.
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Moreland Baseball Bureau
Edward Grant Barrow
Springfield
Missourians
Frank Shueart
Chicago Americans
Washington
Walter Johnson
Hob Harmon
Shreveport
St. Louis Cardinals
Galveston
Firant
Maree
Branafield
Phillies
Ateal
Rowan
Mel Lean
Cincinnati
Heinie Zimmerman
Cubs
Giants
Train wreck near Fort Steele damages six cars
Special to Leader reports near Port Steele Rawlins Wye that six cars on a west bound freight train were demolished near Fort Steele blocking main lines. An iron girder fell from one car as the train moved but no injuries were reported.
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Port Steele
Rawlins
Wye
Fort Steele
Taft Delegates Table Is Pure Fiction Says Mr Dixon
The article accuses Taft managers of fabricating a table of delegates at the Republican convention. It cites multiple states where delegates are misrepresented or in contest, asserting Roosevelt leads with 291 delegates to Taft’s 127, plus other figures and contest outcomes as of May 4.
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TAFT
MR. Dixon
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Chicago
McKinley
Mississippi
Moosevelt
Georgia
Collier's Weekly
Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
Louisiana
Virginia
Col. Roosevelt
Cumming
la Follette
Kerns Attacks Republican Leaders Over WW Soldiers Pay
Senator Kerns charges Republicans with failing to give old soldiers fair treatment. He cites Civil War bond issues redeemed at face value while soldiers received devalued dollars. He supports the Sherwood bill to restore justice by making good the debt repudiation and paying soldiers what they deserve.
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Treasury
Judge Archbald Faces Tight Box in Chaos Case
Archbald is under pressure in the ongoing Chaos affair with the high court judge in focus. Legal maneuvers and public scrutiny surround the case as authorities pursue clarity.
Archbold letter reveals steel plant dump deal details
In Scranton Pennsylvania Judge Archbald discusses a calcium dump tied to Robertson & Law and Hillside Coal with Edward Williams, outlining options on the Katydid colliery refuse pile. He notes negotiations with Mr Conn of the Laurel line and Lackawanna & Wyoming railroad and mentions a proposed distribution of profits.
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Clum Banke
Williame
May
Erie Railroad
Archbald
Mr. Conn
Laurel Line
Lackawanna & Wyoming Railroad
Conn
United States Commerce Court
Scranton
Edward Williams
Hillside Coal Company
Robertson
Robertson & Law
Williams
Western progress stalled by land policy critique
Clark argues federal land laws and administration block western development. He notes Carey Act repeal and mineral withdrawals raising land prices while oil and irrigation projects halt. He calls for western representation in Congress as Democrats and labor push for reforms and unity.
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Wyoming
United States
West
Land Department
Congress
Democratic rally voices confidence in 1912 push
The crowd applauded as Bryan and Roosevelt were referenced in a Wyoming speech. Speakers urged unity and predicted a Democratic victory, citing past platform failures and the party's return to power under Jefferson, Jackson, and Cleveland.
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Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilton
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Laramie County
David Howell
Howell
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
House Abolishes Commerce Court and Restores ICC Power
Washington May 9 The house adopted in the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill a plan to abolish the United States commerce court and return all railroad regulatory power to the Interstate Commerce Commission with appeals to district courts. It creates a bureau of foreign and domestic commerce under the secretary of commerce and labor, absorbing the tariff board, state department trade relations, and manufacturers statistics bureaus. A bitter fight preceded passage of the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
United States Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Tariff Board
Secretary of Commerce
Lmbor
Bureau of Trade Relations
State Department
Bureau of Manufacturers and Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Deadwood
S. D
Cardinal OCon nell Eyes Fine Steam Yacht Purchase
Cardinal OConnell may take up yachting as a diversion this summer. He is negotiating for a steam yacht stored in a Marblehead shipyard after inspecting the craft with a friend. He liked a glass-cabined yacht and asked makers to negotiate with the owner for its purchase.
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A. & Cardinal
Boston
Cardinal O'Connell
Marblehead
O'Toole Valued At 2500 After Arm Deduction
The Louis Post Dispatch Life insurance figures assess Marty O'Toole as worth 2500 after deducting his pitching arm. The estimated value of the remainder is 25000 with total estimates at 22500 paid by Dreyfuss for his arm. The item notes threats that players may quit the game.
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Marty
O'Toole
Pirate
Louis Post Dispatch Life Insurance
Dreyfuss
Infantry Defeats Signal Corps to Lead Post League
The 11th Infantry tops the Signal Corps 18 to 2 as Wolfe and Parent excel in pitching and catching. Wilson started for the Signal Corps, Jacona wore the mask, and Doughboys stole about 12 bases while amassing 16 hits. The Dough Boys, led by Lt Haade, plan to face the Cheyenne Indians at Plonesy Park for the post championship.
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Lath Infantry
11Th Infantry
Signal Corps
Wolfe
Infantry
Parent
Wilson
Jacona
Campion
Willow
Bam
Haade
Astor Widow No. 1 to Eclipse Girl Bride No. 2
The Astor family maneuvers unfold as Mrs. Helen Astor plans Newport Beechwood residence with her son William Vincent Astor and Alice Astor. She will supervise the Newport estate while Alice accompanies her abroad. Vincent to spend summers in Newport but stay out of social life. London season duties await Mrs. Astor after Newport. Colonel Astor’s will leaves questions about his sisters.
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New York
William Vincent Astor
John Astor
Beechwood
Astor
Newport
Misa Alice Astor
England
What is a home with no macaroni
In Judge Goodnow’s domestic relations court Mrs. Teresa Infrafio says a home is impossible without macaroni. She sues her husband for non support claiming her mother-in law took most cooking utensils and all the macaroni from their Wentworth avenue home. The judge orders a macaroni rich home or face court wrath.
King George Dives in Submarine at Waymouth Port
In Waymouth England May King George visits naval reorganization progress and experiences submarine diving aboard a D type boat. He spent ten minutes submerged and praised the venture while aviation crews maneuver over the fleet hoping to carry him as a passenger.
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Waymouth
England
King George
Admiralty
Churchill
Policeman and Beagle In Fight With Eagle
San Francisco May 9 Two patrolmen were injured by an American eagle near Golden Gate Park. Mounted Patrolman Casey was scratched while felling the bird with a club. Patrolman Uhte helped, his uniform torn as the bird attacked. They finally subdued the animal and bound its wings and feet.
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Beagle
Bird
Pftcer
Hosptal
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Jalil
Casey
Uhte
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Killifer
Graham
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Wingo
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Phelps
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