Baseball Has Stranger Bedfellows Than Politics in 1927 Lineup
Tarpon Springs Florida notes how rivalries blur as Cobb, Whinkey, and others cross paths at St. Louis Browns camp. Dan Howley seeks a role as manager, Bill Killefer grows into a star catcher and manager, while Wally Shang shifts from star catcher to bullpen figure. The piece recalls 1913 Athletics and Shaughnessy career arcs, linking these figures as the season approaches.
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Tarpon Springs
Fla
Cobb
Whinkey
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Dan Howley
Bill Killefer
Wally Shang
Howley
aOike
Killefer
Shaug
Lehigh Avenue
Shibe Park
Champion Athletics
Schang
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Steve O'Neill
Vermont Sugar Season Opens With Record Maple Output
Vermont's sugaring off time drives a booming industry with over 5 million maple trees expected to yield 15 to 20 million pounds of syrup and 20 to 25 million dollars in revenue. Sap pours into 5 million buckets as warm spells test producers and George C. Cary leads the state’s sugar output.
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St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Over 22 Million Vehicles Registered in 1926 United States
More than twenty two million motor vehicles were registered in the United States during 1926, up from 1925 by about 2 million. Receipts from registration and fees totaled $288,282,252 with $190,406,060 allocated for highway construction, $51,702,184 to counties for local roads, and $25,274,158 for highway bonds. Massachusetts recorded 690,190 registrations and $13,077,857 in receipts.
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United States
Lan of Public Roads
United States Department of Agrilture
Massachusetts
Champion Dog in Concord Counts Three New England Champions
The American Kennel Club lists 34 new champions, three owned in New England. One Papillon named Maske belongs to Mrs W D Goff of Sunny Acres in Concord.
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Concord
The
American Kennel Club
New England
W D Goff
Sunny Acres
Anticipations and Memories By Fanny Darrell
Nancy hurries to her room after dinner while Granny walks to hers. Nancy dresses with a merry tune for a party and recalls romance with memories of youth. Orchids sent highlight a memory filled moment as Granny views her past.
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Granny
Nancy
Bob
Free State Elections Likely June Fifteen Heightens Irish Political Activity
Semiofficial notice sets June 15 as the election date, spurring parties to mobilize. Labor Party leads with rapid constituency organization, while Republicans claim much of the field. Sinn Fein and De Valera plan multiple candidates as government finances strain and tax relief looms amid looming coalition talk.
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Dublin
Free State
Labor Party
Laborites
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Kevin O'Higgens
Bestir
Kevin O‘higgins
Dezmon Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fragmentary remark on government election strategy
A brief fragment suggests a view that the government should make its best election move at the current juncture. The text provides no named actors, locations, dates, or concrete actions beyond the strategic phrase.
New England Shoemaking Region Promotes Its Industry
The message highlights New England as the world’s leading shoe center with 600 boot and shoe factories, 250000000 capital, 125000 skilled workers, and 1500 plants. It urges buyers to trust Made in New England goods and promotes the Seventh Annual Shoe and Leather show in Holton on July 5, 6, and 7.
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Holton
New England
United States
England
Bsn
Maynard Lodge Announces Degree Exemplification Event
Maynard Lodge 18 and Acton Lodge 1 0 will exhibit the third degree at a meeting on April 11. Rev Frank D. Potter P G M of Dorchester, Arthur L. Derby P G M of Waltham, and Miles A. Murray D D G M of Marlboro are invited and plan to attend as part of the annual celebration marking the Order's institution.
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Acton Lodge
Manard Lodge
Acton
Frank D. Potter
Dorchester
Arthur L. Derbyshire P. G. M
Waltham
Miles A. Murray
Suite
Marlboro
Maynard Lodge
Order
French Unemployed Figures Drop From 1921 Levels
Paris reports 80,941 unemployed in France, including 21,529 women, down slightly from last week. However total unemployed for 1921 stands at 91,225, with Paris and Seine responsible for most jobless. Metallurgy leads layoffs at 12,878. clothing and leather also hit. Prices fail to drop with the franc, wholesale and retail indices diverge, signaling overall cost pressures.
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Paris
France
Sam
Neighting
Seine
Department of the Seine
Department of
The
Lyons
Whch
Thirty Mile Pageant Up Saugatuck River Commemorates Danbury Burning
A long river pageant from Westport to Ridgefield on April 7 marks the 1777 British invasion and burning of Danbury, the wounding of Benedict Arnold, and the death of David Wooster. Participants include Westport and Ridgefield residents, with Cass Gilbert’s Ridgefield home as a climax sight where recovered cannonballs are shown.
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Saugatuck River
Danbury
International News Service
Westport
Conn
Saugatuck
Long Island
Redding
Ridgefield
Benedict Arnold
David Webster
Reding
Wad Weston
Cass Gilbert
New York
David Wooster
Ridges
Indian student embraces modern life after nature trek
Drake University student Jesse Joy, intent on learning primitive living, spent a month in the Clark Mountains of southern Missouri with bow and arrows. He found game scarce and streams bare, and while the hardship tested him, he says evenings on hilltops were tranquil, yet he missed his books.
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Des Moines
Jesse Joy
Serainiess
Drake University
Joy
Mwledge
Olark Mountains
Missouri
Concert at Methb Digt Church Promises Classical Program
A renowned concert troupe will perform a program of original classical and battle music at Methb Digt Church at 7 45 with a history of long tours and wide reach. The event aims to entertain thousands across many years and countries.
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Bee
Wik’ Tertain
de’ Moss
Methbdigt
Bruins and Rangers tie game witness Joseph White and Edward Keb
Witnesses Joseph White and Edward Keb attended a Saturday night tie hockey game between the Bruins and Rangers. The event drew local attendance and highlighted a balanced match between the two teams.
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Bruins
Rangers
Joseph White
Edward Keb
Avera
SEYE League Opens In April In Illinois Circuit
Springfield reports the Three Eye League begins April 28 as players from veterans to rookies prepare. Alex McCarthy and his Senators repeat a near identical lineup with minor changes. Decatur Gorers practice in Madisonville while Cotes start in action. Evansville plans a largely new lineup. The 1927 race is expected to be one of the hottest in the circuit.
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International
Springfield
Alex McCarthy
Senators
Decatur Gororek
Madisonville
Cotes
Evansville
Ind
Jack Rothrock
Rochester
Mobili
Red Sox
Cotton States
Johnnie Tobin
St. Lovia
Walter Shaner
Stead
Od Sox
Cleo Carlyle
Carlyle
Fred Bradley
Kansas University
Thelus
Columbus
Jack Wits
Sanford Flio
Red Sox Show Strong Spring Promise Under Carrigan
The Boston Red Sox, led by Bill Carrigan, emerge as a tighter, more capable squad this spring. New catcher Freddie Hofmann and Hartley compete for the role, while Rigney, Rothrock, Tobin, and Carlyle headline a rekindled infield and outfield core aimed at lifting the team from last season’s lethargy.
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International News Service
New Orleans
Red Sox
Boston
Thes
Red.Sox
Bill Carrigan
Allhey
Freddie Hofmann
St. Paul
Rover Hartley
Hofmann
Clit Knox
Phil Todt
Fred Haney
The
Coub
Topper Rigney
Detroit
Bill Regan
Columbia
Fiat
Niney
Régan
U S Exports To China Rise Despite Civil Turmoil
U S exports to China in 1926 reached 129.49 million dollars, up 12 percent despite ongoing civil wars and turmoil. China’s exports to the U S fell 10 percent to 190.26 million. The Commerce Department notes U S sales to China in 1926 were 300 percent above the 1910-1915 average and more than the 1921-1925 average, with tobacco and cotton products showing notable gains.
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Washington
China
United States
Commerce Department
Ner
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