Boy Scouts Fight Fly Crusade Across Kansas and Illinois
Scouting units in Glen Ellyn Illinois and Weir Kansas organize fly swatters traps and cleanups to curb disease spread. Led by Rev Walter Porr in Olathe the statewide effort mobilizes youth to remove debris distribute traps and educate communities with guidance from National Headquarters.
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Boy Scouts
Glen Ellyn
Chicago
Weir
Kansas
Walter Porr
Olathe
Boy Scouts of Kansas
Boy Scouts of America
Scouts Urge Nonparticipation in Parades
Boy Scouts of America leadership advises scoutmasters not to lead or join street parades or demonstrations. Chief James E. West urges practical service like water provision and first aid during patriotic events rather than public displays.
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Boy Scouts of America
James KE. West
Women barred from Japan's imperial universities
The two imperial universities in Japan admit no women, blocking female students from higher education at the nation’s premier institutions. This policy leaves women underrepresented in higher learning and academic leadership.
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Imperial
Japan
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Framingham Man
A Framingham resident, G. W. Foster of 59 Hollis Street, recounts four years of kidney trouble with backache and mobility issues. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports relief and full health, reaffirming his endorsement in 1911 and urging others to remember the brand. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo is sole U.S. agent.
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G. W. Foster
Hollis St
South Framingham
Mass
Bright
Dean
Doan
Foster
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Marlborough Savings Bank Deposits and Dividends Notice
Deposits earn interest on the third Wednesday in January April July and October. Dividends payable on January and July third Wednesdays. Bank hours are 9 to 3, with Saturday 9 to 12 30. Also poultry notice seeks live fowls and broilers in all sizes. Bring Thursday or mail, breeding stock for sale. telephone 213 4. George A. Dyer, poultry dealer.
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George A. Dyer
Franklin Baker Set To Dominate Pitchers In 1912
Baseball fans expect J Franklin Baker to surpass his 1911 World Series feats as he approaches the 1912 season. Manager Connie Mack guides a rising star whose home run power has become a fear for American League pitchers, rivaling Cobb Lajoie and Mathewson in drawing big crowds and high expectations.
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Connie Mack
Bis Club
Ty Cobb
Hans Wagner
Larry Lajoie
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
John Franklin
Baker
New York Giants
J. Franklin Baker
Frank Baker
Mathewson
Marquard
Crawford
Schulte
Luderus
Washington
Johnson
Ainsmith
Washington Battery
Cobb
Lajoie
J. Franklin
Lasker to Play Rubinstein After Masters Tourney
After the international masters tournament won by the Russian champion, A K Rubinstein of Lodz has challenged world champion Emmanuel Lasker to a match. Lasker previously called off talks with Jose Capablanca over perceived slights. Rubinstein's strong international record adds universal interest to the proposed contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Rubinstein
Lodz
Emmanuel Lasker
Jose R. Capablanca
Rubinstein
Dr. Lasker
Notable sports claims and old time boxing rivalries
The piece asserts John Paul Jones of Cornell excels in baseball and as a mile runner. It notes Frank Gotch’s rare losses in 227 straight matches, with nine defeats under a handicap. Manager Johnny McGraw hypes Schaefer as the fastest in baseball, possibly faster than De Voré. It references old prize ring rules, toe to toe fighting, and rival Kilbane brothers now close friends while Jubupy trains Tummy in boxing.
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John Paul Jones
Cornell University
Frank Gotch
Johnny McGraw
Schaefer
Devore
Johnny
Tommy Kilbane
Ohio
Jubupy
Tummy
Pirates Offer 25000 for First Baseman amid $40500 Spent Search
The Pittsburgh Pirates consider paying 25000 for a premier first baseman to replace Ed Koney and back up their costly seven year, 40500 effort to land a top dugout star. Secretary Locke explains past spending on pitchers and the potential value of a solid first baseman like Koney or Dau bert, with Dreyfuss ready to sign if a youth matches these names.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Hal Chase
Jake Daubert
William H. Locke
Res
Koney
Chase
Daubert
Dreyfuss
George Lennon
St. Paul American Association
Marty O'Toole
Superbas
Locke
Pittsburgh
O'Toole
Bransfield
Jack Miller
Roger Bresnahan
Ed Koney
Pirates
Dublin Cook
Bresnahan
Mattick Finally Earns a Tryout with the Chicago Ameri cans
The western league outfielder Mattick appears on the Chicago White Sox radar as the American club prepares a thorough trial. The column recalls long lists of spring training invitees who lingered on the roster or were sent to the farm before any real chance. It also questions the careers of Louis Fiene Frank Lange and laments Hub Hart’s protracted wait behind Billy Sullivan.
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Mattick
Chicago
Chicago Americans
White Sox
Comiskey
Louis Fiene
Frank Lange
Roman
Hub Hart
Hub
Billy Sulivan
Billy
Hart
Invents a Curver for Curve Throws in Baseball
Lincoln Nebraska inventor R W Jones offers a suction cup device strapped to the fingers to grip a ball and create varying curves. The invention aims to replace practice time for youngsters and claims to reproduce the curve throwing of noted pitchers like Mathewson or Amex.
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Basel
Imat
R. W. Jones
Lincoln
Neb
Baumgardner Emerges As Walter Johnson Type For Browns
St Louis Browns young pitcher George Baumgardner gains early fame after outdueling Ed Walsh of the White Sox in his first major league appearance and again shutting Walsh for fifteen innings. Admired for talent yet green, he asks why Walsh isn't drafted by NL clubs.
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St. Louis Browns
Walter Johnson
Washington
George Baumgardner
Browns
Cardinals
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Baumgardner
Weaver Looks Like a Find for Callahan
Buck Weaver, Chicago Americans short fielder, appears to be a strong defensive asset with a powerful throwing arm that impresses veteran big leaguers.
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Weaver
Buck Weaver
Chicago Americans
Callahan
Street Railway Time Table Concord Maynard Hudson
Concord Maynard and Hudson street railway schedule lists half hour cars between Concord and Maynard from 2 PM to 8 PM on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 8 PM until October 28 1911. It also shows half hour service between Concord and Hudson from 4 PM to 8 PM on Saturdays.
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Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Concord
Maynard
Hudson
Gleasondale
Stow
Llago
Westvale
Concord Junction
I Concord
Greasondal
Sudbury
Maynard Peewee
U.y
Acton Settee Twee
W. Acton Ee
Acton Ste Ee Ewes Tb
Acton Cere Wees U LE
Maynard Ee
Mack Park Named After Connie Mack By Callahan
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Callahan insists Philadelphia’s Athletics park be called Mack Park to honor Connie Mack as the founder of the American League. A Philadelphia writer agreed, granting Mack full credit in the tale about Shibe Park.
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Callahan
Chicago White Sox
Shibe Park
Athletics
Jimmy
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Shibes
Mack Park
Cal
Connie
Plank’s Great Record A Ball Player's Long Athletics Career
Eddie Plank, veteran southpaw of the Philadelphia Athletics, marks twelve years with the club, a tenure longer than any other pitcher for one team. He began as a Gettysburg student and has sustained top form, praised for his careful batting and businesslike approach to the game.
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Southpaw
Athletics
Eddie Plank
Philadelphia Athletics
Cy Young
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Plank
Gettysburg
Ayers
Gettysburg farmer bachelor conserves resources in winter
The subject is a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farmer who lives on large property and spends winters there. He is described as a bachelor and keeps to a frugal, resource conserving lifestyle.
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Gettysburg
Raftery Praises O Loughlin After Rough Start
San Francisco player Tom Raftery recalls his Cleveland entry when he stayed quiet for weeks. Mentor Turner urged him to compete, and after he challenged Silk O Loughlin the veteran brushed aside the catcher, delivering a sharp warning that sparked Raftery to push back and win respect.
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Tom Raftery
O'Loughlin
San Francisco
Tom
Cleveland
Portland
Turner
Raft
Silk O'Loughlin
Raftery
O’loughlin
Busher
Stevenson and Grey Launch World Billiard Tour
Two famed English billiards stars H. W. Stevenson and George Grey embark an eighteen month world tour starting in South Africa and aiming to return to London for the 1913-14 season.
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H. W. Stevenson
George Grey
South Africa
London
Bresnahan Drives St Louis Cardinals with Hustling Tactics
St Louis manager Roger Bresnahan uses firm yet fair discipline to keep the Cardinals energized. He praises effort and corrects only when players sulk or quit, earning unanimous support from the team for his even tempered leadership and relentless pursuit of improvement.
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St. Louis
Roger Bresnahan
McGraw
St. Louis Cardinals
Roger
Bresnahan
Cardinals
Gotch to Meet Smejkal in Chicago July 4 Bout
Champion Frank Gotch is matched with Bohemian grappler Joseph Smejkal for a July 4 match at National League Grounds Chicago. The purse stands at $20,000 after Smejkal recently defeated Fred Beell in straight falls in Chicago.
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Chicago
Joseph Smejkal
Frank Gotch
National League Grounds
Smejkal
Fred Beell
Baltimore
Gotch
Americus
Devore Blamed for World Series Struggles by Mathewson
Christy Mathewson asserts Ty Cobb misled Jesse Devore about hitting Eddie Plank in last year’s World Series. Devore struck out four times in the second game as Plank dominated at the plate amid a contentious Pittsburgh article summary.
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Matty
Cobb
Christy Mathewson
Ty Cobb
Dévore
Eddie Plank
Devore
Pearson’s
Mathewson
Philadelphia
Detroit
Josh
Plank
Forbes Keeps Boxing Ambitions Despite Decline
Former phcee fighter Forbes, after a winter stint with New York clubs and a five round challenge to Johnny Conlon, says he is done with bantams yet believes he could beat Johnny Kilbane. At over thirty with fifteen years in the ring, Forbes bears no marks from his many battles.
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New York
West
Johnny Conlon
Forbes
Johnny
Kilbane
Ban on Football for German Youths Under Seventeen
The article states that youths under seventeen are prohibited from playing football across the German Empire. Authorities, aligned with Kaiser Wilhelm, justify the ban to prevent "fechlene lg cari vb" youth coarsening behavior, outlining enforcement across the empire.
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German Empire
Kaiser Wilhelm
Fechlenelg Cari Vb
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Lasker
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ED Konetchy
Clarke
Howard
Clancy
Hunter
McKechnie
Acton
A. Persons
Maynard, Ma
Jimmy Callahan
Philadelphia Americ
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Silk
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