Mayors Tosses Ball Curtain Rises on League Night
The article recalls Mayor Dempsey tossing the ball to open a National League game as Chicago defeats Cincinnati Reds seven to two. It notes Overall’s pitching struggles, Lundgren’s twirling, and errors that humiliated the locals while Ed Hanlon’s men prepare for future games.
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Chicago
Reds
Chance
Cubs
Ed Hanlon
Lundgren
Cincinnati
Edward J. Dempsey
League Park
Foraker Again Argues Rate Bill Unconstitutional
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Senator Foraker arguing the railroad rate bill unconstitutional in the Senate session. He addresses amendments on rebates and passes while discussing the Elkins law and court remedies, with Lodge supporting export rate practices and Tillman predicting a vote timeline. The piece blends senate debate with a Cincinnati baseball opener scene and recurring references to railway regulation and constitutional questions.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Latimer
Foraker
Senate
Lodge
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Tillman
Morgan
Congress
Interstate Commission
Dolliver
Wichita
Bernard Denies Dempsey Charges in Political Row
Bernard replies to Mayor Dempsey denying boss allegations and claims he favored party before self. He blames Dempsey for loyalties and asserts his own campaign role was minimal and selfless. The statement outlines history with Judge Harmon conference nominating the last ticket and praises other Democratic candidates including judiciary support.
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Lewis G. Bernard
Dempsey
Judson Harmon
Bernard
Ete
Bar Association
Joseph L. Roth
Board of Elections
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