Baseball's holdouts and the MVP award debate in 1929
A 1929 discussion analyzes holdouts by top players including Mickey Cochrane and Freddy Lindstrom over MVP awards. Critics argue the value of the Most Valuable Player prize, player salaries, and club incentives shape the dispute as owners fear revenue loss and inflated expectations.
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Y Davis J. Walsh
York
Nichits
Ted
Aluto
Sicha
Mickey Cochie
Freddy ' S
Giants
Cochraneerican
Lin
Ike Impley
New York
Botterley
Cochrane
Shalt Not Nag Leads New Household Advice for Married Folks
A Copley Methodis Church list adapts ten commandments for married life. Items urge harmony and respect, advising spouses to avoid nagging jealousy and overbearing behavior while honoring the home as a sacred space and maintaining love and spiritual tone.
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Ives
William Jh
Stidger
the . Copley
Methodis
Opal Church
Kono News
Opera Star Sallye Declares Ambition To Sing Abroad
News Service interview with Sallye, a 29 year old soprano from Nashyitt, details her operatic goals, family background, and plan to study in Paris. She recalls past teachers, notes offers from an abroad company, and predicts American youth increasingly favors opera over cheap jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National “News Service
York
Eatshville
Robert Lee Harrison
Sankar
East Side
Harrison
Paris
Sally
Unclear Fragments From Interview Prompt Dialogue
Fragmentary quotes recount a singer’s candid remarks about childhood crushes and career focus. The text shows informal conversation with incomplete questions and responses, including playful self-reflection and dating to career aspirations.
Flowers Will Dress The Modern Woman In Artificial Bloom
International News Service reports on a 1940s fashion panel praising artificial flowers as essential feminine adornment. Models showcased outfits from pyjamas to nighties, pairing garments with roses orchids gardenias and other flowers, highlighting varied colors and fabrics for day and evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P
Sentner International News
New York
Jay
Milady
Modelsra
Lees
Mademo
Anderson Arrested in Newton Break-In Probe
Newton Massachusetts February 5 21 year old Earle E Anderson nephew of Carl F Johansson Swedish vice consul was arrested here today charged with breaking and entering and removing items from high the residence in North Newton police reported.
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Anderson
Newton
Mass
Earle’ E., Anderson
Carl F. Johansson
North
Radio beacons to guide planes through weather hazards
Dr. J F Dellinger of the U S Bureau of Standards told engineers radio communication will be vital to safe passenger air travel. He cited fog elimination by radio beacon systems and outlined methods such as direction finding, radio beacons, and rotating beacons to determine position and assist navigation along U S airways.
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New York
J’ FH Dellinger
Tadio
United States
Bureau of Standards
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Dellinger
Drlinger
Formation of World's Largest Textile Group Approved
Announcement confirms plans to merge Frederick Vietor Ace lis and Co with Peierls Buhler and Co to form the largest textile organization. Henry Attleson of the Commercial Investment Trust Co said the two firms will operate as a single entity retaining their officers. Last year sales combined ranged from 900000 to 200000000 dollars, with resources around 35000000 dollars.
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New, York
INS
Frederick Vietor
Acelis
Dream Island Quest Prompts Bramley Ocean Plan
Boston reports M F Bramley, a wealthy recluse, pursuing a legendary Dream Island. He曾 chartered a vessel and later hired an airplane to locate the island, planning to use the ship Peary to haul stones for a circular breakwater and pump sand to raise the island above sea level. His associates include Ed Greeny and others from Cleveland.
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Boston
M. F.bramley
Berend Contenttay
Ston “Harbor
Pacific
Peary
Donald
Arctic
Bramley
Ferever
Adnwate
Aegean
Surace
Nate
Siegelland
Greeny
Cleveland
Pease
Hoover plans two or three secretaries for White House
Long Key Florida January 31 Herbert Hoover aims to reorganize White House work by adding at least two secretaries with distinct duties and high salaries. Congress previously authorized ten thousand dollars for a second secretary, with a possible third funding likely.
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Long Key
Fla
Herbert Hoover
White House
Hoover
Coolidge
Congress
Radio m
Veterans Bureau
Latis
Commerce Department
Marien
Salt Fish King
Jusce
Commercial Criminal on Run in New York
Dr Stephen L Miller, manager of the National Radiation of Credit Men, spoke at a Western University club luncheon about 1925 efforts to raise a protection fund for crooks. The annual flat was $500,000 with 14 crooks barred in year one, 177 in year two, and 2321 in year three.
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New York
United.States
Stephen L Miller
Xecu
Radiation of Credit
Dams to Preserve Niagara Falls Beauty and Water Use
An international board of the United States and Canada proposes submerged rubble-dam barriers at strategic points along the upper river to preserve Niagara Falls scenic beauty while enabling greater water withdrawal for power. Niagra plunges over 160 feet with 200,000 cubic feet per second. today only about one third of the falls’ power is utilized. The Horseshoe Falls have receded about 335 feet since 143, with erosion from soft shale and undermining limestone, especially on the American side near Goat Island. Navy plans in Congress include Rep Britten of Illinois and Rep James of Michigan to lead future committees.
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International Board
United States
Canada
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Manhattan Island
Lake Ontario
Popular Science Monthly
Goat Island
Coast Guard plan to enlarge force for Prohibition era law
Washington reports a five year expansion program for the Coast Guard including 200 additional commissioned officers and vessel replacements to strengthen anti smuggling efforts. The plan hinges on a future budget and would not rely on the immediate $24 million dry fund.
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Robert S. Thornsurgh
I. N. Ss
Washington
F. c . Billard
Les Coast Guard
Ogden L. Mills
Treasury
H M Lord
Mellon
Billard
Coast Guard
The
Army
Navy
Antil Billard
Guard
Uee
Hoover’s Clean Up Days Foreshadow Tariff Session
President elect Hoover designates today and tomorrow as clean up days to refresh his engagement list and prepare for fishing on a houseboat. He meets Senator Reed Smoot to discuss tariffs and the budget as Congress plans an extra session focusing on tariff schedules rather than new laws.
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George E. Durno
Utah
Smoot
Belle Island
Miami Beach
Hoover
House
Ways and Means and Agricultural
Washington
Congress
Sroot
Coolidge
Treasury
Senate
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