Ketchell Poised as Papke Fight Draws Big Hype
Stanley Ketchell, the Michigan lion, is favored to win by about 2 to 1 against Billy Papke in their middleweight title challenge at Mission Street Arena, with past bouts and Ketchells recent weight loss fueling public interest. Papke counters with speed and power after a swift victory, promising a fast, whirlwind bout in Colma tomorrow.
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Stanley Ketchell
Michigan Lion
Billy Papke
Mission Street Arena
Sancisco
Ketchell
Papke
Michigan
Vernon
Cal
San Francisco
Illinois Thunderbolt
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Colma
Wiedemann 3 Neb Indians 1 in Amateur Baseball
Wiedemann defeated the Nebraska Indians 3 to 1 at Weidemann park in an exciting amateur game. Tobey pitched for the Indians while Heisman starred for Wiedemann, with both sides delivering fast play and sharp batting. Attendance reached 2,700 as the Brewers impressed with their bats.
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Weidemann Park
Brewers
Middletown Downs Davis Athletic Club 30 to 0 in Exhibition
Middletown defeats the Davis Athletic Club 30 to 0 as Middletown bats drive in runs in every inning. The Indiana squad produced goose eggs and showed fright at a real ball team. Middletown faces the Queen Cities of the K I O league next.
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Middletown
Davis Athletic Club
Indiana
Queen Cities
Schmiesings Defeat New Boston In Afternoon Baseball Showdown
Schmiesing rout New Boston 12 to 2 on their home grounds as Waldman’s team surged with strong hitting. Scoring details list two-base hits by Goodfellow and Stacey, a three-base hit by Rapp, and a homer by Wynne, with Brindley and Rapp handling pitching duties for their clubs.
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Schmiesing
Rough Riders
Manhattan Park
New Boston
J. Campbell
Macey
Hemple
Brindley
M. Apgar
Uckutter
Victors beat Old Golds after a nine to eight win
The Victors defeated the Old Golds 9 8 yesterday at Eastside grounds led by J Haeckl pitching and timely hitting. The Victors face Queen City Bloomer Girls at Cumminsville ball park in their next afternoon game.
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Old Golds
Eastside Grounds
J. Haeckl
Queen City Bloomer Girls
Cumminsville
Anchors Triumph in Close Contest Over Harrigans
An error troubled recap shows Anchors defeating Harrigans in a tight game. Key players included Christian Green and Wakefield delivering notable scoring plays amid a contested matchup.
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Cov
Harrigans
Ane Samegion
Erlanger Defeats Dayton Grays in Slugfest Victory
Erlanger rolled to a 5 to 3 win over the Dayton Grays in a high scoring matchup. The home team cruised past the visitors with strong hitting and solid pitching to seal the victory.
Erlanger Triumphs Over Dayton Grays in Baseball Game
The box score shows totals and pitching notes with Kraemer fanning 4 and Hubbard 6. Nippert credited with a two-base hit and Kraemer issued two bases on balls. Final lines indicate Dayton Grays 0 to Erlanger 1.
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Erlanger
Dayton Grays
Newtown Stages Slugfest Victory Over Climax 8–5
Newtown wins a high scoring match against Climax 8 to 5 at Newtown, with key hits from Ayers Strome Hesselman and Keck. Hardin earns the win while Blaney takes the loss as both teams register multiple bases on balls and errors.
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Newtown
Ayers
Strome
Hesselman
Keck
Wisden
Hardin
Schroeder
Stickeel
Sa Croné
Stratman
Crone
Merrit
Blaney G
Wenger
Evanston Jrs Beat Ludlow Eagles In Easy Victory
Evanston Juniors defeated Ludlow Eagles with a wide margin. Player summaries list Zeller, Brock, Siegler, and Brueggin among contributors as Brueggin led scoring and O’Seneck struck out nine with two base on balls as Brueggman umpired the game at Brueggeman.
Gilseys Defeat Amelias 7 to 1 in Wartime Softball Tilt
The 8. & H. Gilseys beat the Amelias 7 to 1. Hoffman, Mayer, Rohrer, and Mattox starred with hits and stolen bases. Pitchers Feiertag and Doughty yielded few runs as Gilsey offense piled up totals against Amelia in the wartime game. umpire crew Willis and Sheridan called the match.
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Oo Gilsey
Roberts
Leowith
Huling
Sepffer
Hutson
Murmiock
Tease
Gilsey
Amelia
Mayer
Feiertag
Rohrer
Mattox
Murdock
Etter
Balla
Doughty
Feige
Willis
Sheridan
Krebs 4 Shamrocks 4 ends in twelfth tied game
Special Dispatch from Hamilton July 4 reports Krebs tieing the Shamrocks 4 to 4 in the ninth with bunched hits as the game is called after twelve innings. Haberer shines at bat and Diehl on defense, with notes on two base hits and errors, time 2.45, umpire McGinnis.
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Hamilton
Shamrocks
Krebs
Haberer
Diehl
Keven
Basges
Ble Wee Ee Pheister
Truck
King
Bushelman
Jahn
Macke
Hahn
McGinnis
Norwood Nationals rout All Professionals in afternoon game
The Norwoods defeated the All Professionals with six runs in the fourth inning at the new park before a good crowd. Hartman was injured in the ninth, sidelining him for some time. Key players included Lawton Perry Reuther and Rapp with multiple hits, and Feye pitched for the All Professionals.
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Norwood
New Park
Feye
Hartman
Nor
Morris’'y
Beutel
Wton
Guy
Rapp
Reuther
Melces
Lewton
Py Cordes
F Eye
Brauer
Bohemians Beat Krogmans 10-4 in One-Sided Tilt
The Bohemians defeated the Krogmans yesterday by 10 runs to 4. Pitcher Wiliging led the win with strong mound work.
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Bohemias
Krogmans
Bohemians
Wiliging
Monarchs Topper Perplexed Superbas In Tight Affair
Newport Monarchs defeated the Superbas 2 to 1 in a fast well played game. Smith and Hopkins were standout for Newport while Eagan Passey and Carman contributed. Key moments included a stolen base and a wild pitch. Monarchs left four bases while the Superbas left six. Umpire Bardo officiated.
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Newport Monarchs
Superbas
Smith
Hopkins Anes
Hopkins
Balle
Passey Ball
Eagan
Ata Cane
Meorpe
Monarchs
Sue Perbas
Bardo
Suffragists Deliver Mass Petition to Congress
Yankee suffragists mobilize a two ton petition to Congress backed by press support and signatures from known and unknown writers. The National American Suffrage Association at Warren Ohio distributes copies to newspapers nationwide urging a vote for women in politics. The aim is a constitutional right to vote with accompanying political privileges.
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Congress
National American Suffrage Association
Warren
Free Trade Hobby Leads Cleveland Man in Tariff Movement
Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland advocates a free trade stance as part of a national movement. Resolutions denounce protectionist barriers and call for letters endorsing freer exchange of goods to promote comfort peace and international solidarity.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Recollection of Jacob Gordin to be given by Dr. Bogen
Dr. Boris D. Bogen will present a personal recollection of Jacob Gordin the late eminent Yiddish playwright at the next meeting of the Cifemnati Zionist Society on Wednesday evening July 7 in Hell D Odd Fellows temple
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Jacob Gordin
Cifemnati Zionist Society
Hell D
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Champlain 300th Anniversary Observances Begin
Cardinal Gibbons opened the Champlain centenary in Cliff Haven with a pontifical mass and urged modern citizens to aid religion and governance. Bishop Nelson spoke in Plattsburg as troops and naval vessels arrive for the celebrations along Lake Champlain.
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N. Y
New York
Vermont
Samuel Champlain
Cliff Haven
Gurifmer School
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Suspected Leper Gets New Change In New York
John R. Early, a North Carolinian once confined as a leper near Washington, arrives in New York and is admitted to the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital. He is seen by staff and awaits a medical study led by Dr. Bulkeley to determine his condition and potential relief.
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New York
Washington
John R. Early
Early
Captain Seavers
Salvation Army Industrial Bureau
Bulkeley
Eney
Rhodesia Poised for Major Union Plan Purchase
Report from Bulawayo Rhodesia says General Louis Botha premier of the Transvaal will offer the Chartered South Africa Company 100 million dollars for the purchase of Rhodesia by United South Africa.
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Cape Colony
Bulwayo
Rhodesia
Luis Botha
Transvaal
South African National Convention
South Africa Company
United South Africa
British Negotiations Aimed at Rhodesian Territory Sale
London reports General Botha traveling to England to open talks on acquiring Rhodesian lands south of the Zambezi. The chartered South Africa Company seeks to sell, retain Northern Rhodesia, and no offer is believed to exceed ten million dollars.
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London
Botha
Zembesi
South Africa
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Metal Botha
Youths Attack Farmer at Eden Park Stabbing Affray
A group of youths attacked farmer James Dilton aged 2 at Eden Park in a stabbing affray. The incident ended with the farmer injured and the youths fleeing the scene.
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James Dilton
Farmer
Tnt
Fourth of July Festivities At Chester Lagoo n Zoo
Crowds flocked to Chester Lagoo n Zoo for a lively Fourth with comic opera The Mascotte at Chester and a strong vaudeville bill. Audiences enjoyed fireworks, dancing, and performances by Miss MacDonald and a variety of acts, plus a new band thrilling the crowd.
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Pitkin
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Taylor
Deane
James
Conkey
Audrai
Bettina
Miss MacDonald
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Pippa
Lorenzo
Rocco
Fredéric
Hllen James
Cohan
Harris
George Cohan
New York
Mlle
Vanity
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William Morris
Chicago
Girl Untamed opens Lagoon musical comedy to strong applause
Edward Hutchi son’s Musical Comedy company presented The Girl Untamed at Lagoon to large audiences. Miss Ruby Lusby led, with Harl Flynn and James Fulton delivering standout numbers and lively ensemble support from Jacline Rossmore and Juanita Owen. Floral tributes and good wishes accompanied performances by Hutchison, Flynn, Fulton, and the rest of the cast.
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Engagerment
Lagoon
Lusby
Owen
Rossmore
Hutchison
Flynn
Fulton
Ruby Lusby
New York
Harl Flynn
Boy In
Candy Kid
George Cohan
Roger Brothers
Jacline Rossmore
Mr. Flynn
James F. Fulton
Happy” Golden
Mr. Fulton
Juanita Qwen
Mr. Sidney
Queen City Beach Draws Crowds Despite Cool Shoreline
A brisk but pleasant day at Queen City beach drew a large mixed crowd with strong female attendance. The water proved warm, attracting laughter as men shivered on the shore while women enjoyed the breeze. Warmer weather is expected, likely filling Manager Kroger's pavilion dressing rooms.
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Besch
Kroger
The Buffalo Ranch Draws Full Attendance at Tented Shows
The Buffalo Ranch performed at Chienal Martins Park with full tents and hourly shows. Cowboy rider Walter Owens and trainer William Cookash were noted among the featured names.
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Chienal Martin's
Big Park
Walter Owens
William Cookash
Flying Banvards Aerial Act Dazzles Lagoon Crowd
Spectators at the lagoon were treated to the Six Flying Ban vards aerial performance reaching seventy feet above ground. Two female gymnasts drew the crowd with daring leaps and net landings. They will perform twice daily this week as free band concerts continue at the clubhouse with the Crossman quartet serenading dinner parties. Preparations for the moonlight lagoon display are complete for tonight.
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Thavia
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Langer
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Cincinnati
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Bears
Moving Picture Show
Crossman
Crowds At Caney Island Draw Holiday River Outing
Crowds gathered at Caney Island for a Fourth of July holiday on Lake Como with river steamers and hilltop viewings. Vaudeville highlight featured Prof. Van Dorn and Howard J. Lee performing a laboratory ice and snow act, plus dancing by O Dell and Kinley and musical numbers by The Musical Le Moines.
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Smitty
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Henry Smitty
Fenrors
Oh‘n River
Comedian McIntyre Delights in Park Opera Debut
The Chester park comic opera company showcased Audran's The Mascotte and surprised audiences with Ed McIntyre stepping in as Master Rosco. McIntyre, a known newspaper man, delivered a strong interpretation despite short rehearsal time, sharing honors with star Pitkin as Lorense.
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Ed. MclIntyre
Rosco
Prince Lorenzo
Park
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Pitkin
Lorense
Obscure Early 20th Century Theatre Note
Fragmentary report notes McIntyre previously acted in prominent roles including The Mikado and other Lee operas. The passage references his first stage appearance and mentions Rocko Bere omnastic hits, with unclear context and damaged wording.
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Chester Gomneny
McIntyre
Ex-ball player Vaughn in brawl at Ninth Street flat
Patrolmen found a bloodied man named Joseph Nieman in a hallway and traced injuries to a fourth floor flat at Ninth and Walnut. They arrested ex-ball player Farmer Vaughn and Dorothy Waiters after evidence linked Vaughn to the attack. Nieman was hospitalized and later taken to Central Station.
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Reisinger
Joseph Nieman
East Ninth Street
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Harry. Vaughn
Dorothy Waiters
Vaughn
Ninth
Walnut
Nieman
Central Station
Joseph Niehaus, Jr
Castro Quoted From Company Liquidation in Caracas
In Caracas on June 19 a reorganization of the National Cigarette company ends Castro’s role as a major shareholder. He held a million dollars in shares but liquidation lowers his return to ten percent of value. A parallel move liquidates the Orinoco navigation monopoly. Castro’s Venezuelan holdings are sharply reduced and lawsuits threaten the remainder.
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Castro
Orinoco River
Blind Senator Sees Wright Brothers In Air
Washington July 4 Sen Gore of Oklahoma, blind since youth, follows Wright brothers flights at Fort Meyer using his wife’s ears and his own keen hearing to sense the aeroplane. He also enjoys watching baseball with Mrs Gore helping him follow the game despite his inability to tell day from night.
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Fort Meyer
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Oklahoma
American Envoy Leishman Presents Credentials in Italy
John G A Leishman, newly named American ambassador to Italy, presented his credentials to King Victor Emmanuel. The king sent two royal carriages with Marquis Giuseppe City as master of ceremonies to convey the embassy to the palace. The audience was cordial and the king praised U S Italy friendship.
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John G. A. Lieshman
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Guiseppe City
Leishman
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United States
New Petty Officers Are Given Honors by Evans
Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans presented promotion certificates to naval apprentice brigade members who became petty officers. He urged pride in a demanding profession and loyalty to country and flag. The ceremony featured cadets in white uniforms and orderly parade grounds.
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Viewport
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Robly D. Evans
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Alana
Bristol Contests Stir City Over Wet Dry Election
Bristol Virginia residents flood streets as the July Fourth mood shifts toward a mayoral race stirred by a coming wet versus dry election next Thursday. The clash reverberates beyond local politics with strong passions around liquor policy and municipal leadership.
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New York
Reunion of Three Sisters Ends Forty Year Search
Miss Georgia Forbes and her sisters Mrs. Kyle and Durilla finally reunite after forty years. Forbes, now wealthy from Crafton real estate, learned of the others through a newspaper item, prompting a joyful gathering at Mrs. Kyle’s home in Newport yesterday.
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Samuel
Georgia
Durilla
Schreer
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Georgia m
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Georgia Forbés
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Celeti In This City. Miss Forbes
Sam
Miss. Forbes
Factional Sheriff's Race Heats Up in Campbell County
Campbell County Republicans gird for sheriff fight as Joe Lice and Fire Commissioner Fred K James Payne announce bids. Dietz leads among workers and locals say he will be the nominee. Party chairman Marz says no tie action yet, but a strong ticket is expected once aligned.
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Campbell County
Marz
Death of James Shea Shocks City Friends
James Shea, 88, brother of the police and fire commissioner, was killed in a railroad yard accident as he walked to a fishing camp on the Ohio River. The funeral is set for Tuesday at Conception Church at 10:15 AM.
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James Shea
Shea
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Conception Church
Maschinott Endorsed by Democrats for Bridge Director Post
The state Democratic committee says Matt Maschinott is not disqualified from serving as ward Democratic committeeman due to his appointment as bridge company director. He does not hold stock in the company nor receive a salary. The committee also allows nominations for city and county offices by primaries on the same day as the November regular election.
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Democratic Committee
Matt Maschinott
Boy Raymond Stellers Injures Arm in Fall
Raymond Stellers seven years old and his mother Mrs Oliver Stellers live on West Sixth. The boy fell while playing at home yesterday and sustained a fracture to the upper arm.
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Oliver Stellers
West Sixth
Lithographer Falls at Water Trough Severely Injured
George Kerns, 45, a lithographer, slipped in West Covington and struck his head on a trough. He was attended by Dr. Eckman and his condition is reported as serious.
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West Covington
Eckman
Covington Picnic Hosts and Funeral Notices
Covington Socialist group holds its annual picnic at Diamond Star Grove today. A city convention is planned for July 1. Margaret Richardson aged 72 widow died at 34 Kenna Street. funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Spring Grove cemetery. Colonel Lodge No. 159 F and A M to meet July 6 at 1 45 p.m. to honor deceased Brother Thomas Philipps. sister lodges invited. Bishop Maes away. diocese cared for by Rev. Ferdinand Brossart during absence.
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Newport News Notes On Heat And Transit Changes
Captain G W Pahlbugh recovers after heat. transfers for the crosstown line between port and Covington begin today. Mike Horan of Fort Thomas injured by a twenty foot fall is reported improving. Newport quiet as juniors absent and Fourth of July observances affect crowds. Mrs Catherine Berkley on Tijuan Street dies at home from illness.
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Union Fishing Club
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Tijuan Street
Newport Health Officer Reports Weekly Deaths
Dr. Charles J. Kehm lists deaths from the past week including Bert Lipscombe four months, Lou Skelton thirty seven, Dore Himes four and John Brendel four. Causes cited include tuberculosis typhoid and grepay.
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Port
Bert B. Lipscombe
Lou
A. Skelton
Dore Himes
John Brendel
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