Man Overboard Romance in a Hudson River Tale
A young lawyer Glenn Hosmer, driven by romance over the golden-haired Blanche Ackworth, leaps to rescue her when her boat overturns on the Hudson. He survives, is hailed a hero, and finally reveals his love as Blanche confesses she fell for him at first sight. He vows to pursue romance before law.
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Glenn Hosmer
Hudson River
New York
Hosmer
Blanche Ackworth
Mr. Hosmer
Miss Blanche
Baldhead
Blackstone
Dler
Albany
Ackworth
Hudson
Awakening the Evangelists in a Church Tale
An English bishop inspects a new church and discovers four wooden evangelists guarding the pul pit. Visitors had complained of decoration but the bishop sees the figures asleep and orders the workman Henry to “open the eyes” of the evangelists with a chisel.
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England
Henry
Lippincott's
Being Well Born and the History of Birthright
The text surveys historic ideas on birthright and eugenics. It notes Jewish guardianship of birthright, Spartan military strength with limited broader development, Plato's plans for birth conditions, and Roman eugenic conscience shaping empire rule.
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Plato
Beecher Quote Highlighting Mother’s Role in Education
Henry Ward Beecher is cited with the line The mother's heart to the child's schoolroom underscoring the influence of a mother's care on a child’s learning. The remark reflects 19th century moral sentiment about family and schooling.
Marsans Forged as Reds Star Captures Cuban Fervor
The Cincinnati outfielder Marsans dominates center field in Johnny Bates absence and bats above .390. Hank O Day champions the Cuban rookie and Bill Phelan cables game stories to two Cuban papers, sparking celebrations and Cuban fan interest nationwide.
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Hank O'Day
Reds
Marsans
Cincinnati
Johnny Bates
Knabe
Bill Phelan
Cable
Phelan
Umpires Barred Slide to First Base Debate Rages
An editorial in the Sporting News defends a ban on sliding to first base, noting A A umpires like Brick Owens historically called runners out. The piece argues slides risk nothing and the ban reflects laziness, not safety, and urges consistency with big league practice.
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American Association
Sporting News
A. A
Brick” Owens
Owens
Zinn Proves Clever Player For Highlanders Nitty Gritty Reveal
The Highlanders bought Guy Zinn from Altoona of the TriState league last year. He was a green rookie who earned a regular outfield job in three days and has since become the team’s top hitter, showing speed and a strong bat in clutch moments.
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Transpets A
Highlanders
Guy Zinn
Altoona Sclube
Guy
O’toole-Marquard
Gandil Price Proves Wise Buy For Nationals
Joe Jackson argues in the Washington Post that Paul Gandil’s $15,000 purchase, including four players’ value, has paid off for the Nationals. Gandil’s defense and potential .280 bat indicate a strong long term gain, and the club’s receipts and win streak suggest the deal justified the cost.
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Gandil
Nationals
Joe Jackson
Washington Post
Russell
Baltimore
Athletics
Bingler
Cunningham
Griffith
Akers
Becker
Baseball Gossip From The Big Leagues
Washington regulars hitting over .300 include Gandil and Milan while George Roche leads Pelican batters. Lavender shines as a pitcher candidate and Titus runs well for the Braves as Miller is used sparingly by the Phils. Cobb's 450 foot homer lands on a house. Cub fans smear Lavender after a Giants win. Regh dealt to St Paul with a string. Pfiester pitches for Middletown. Griffith trusts hit and run over sacrifice. Orth shines as umpire in Virginia. Reds slump at the plate as Coombs trains on harness. Johnny Evers' return rumored. Kling seizes control from Perdue. Crandall may remain in majors as outfielder. Gandil defends rough play while Davis recalls Gandil bid.
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Gandil
Milan
Washington
George Roche
Pelican
O’toole
Marquard
Young
Mr. Lavender
John Titus
Boston Braves
Phils
Miller
Ty Cobb
Cleveland
Cub
Giants
Walter Regh
Pirates
Boston Red Sox
St. Paul
Jack Pfiester
South Paw
Chicago Cubs
Middletown
O. Clark Griffith
Senators
al Orth
Reds
Jack Coombs
Johnny Evers
Johnny
Hub Perdue
J. Kling
John Ward
Otis Crandall
Chick” Gandil
Athletic
Barry
Harry Davis
Clark Griffith
Fox
Chick Gandil
Davis
Nursing School Enrolls Students in September Classes
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2227 Chestnut Street announces enrollment for September and October. Some scholarships are available for early applicants. A Home Study Course and a Short Course to quick self support are offered. Physicians praise the school's superior excellence and supervision of trainees.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Ominous Assurance and Franks on Speeches
A young statesman predicts his speeches will be recalled in years to come while Senator Sorglum questions his luck. The passage notes a candid exchange among friends about frank talk and includes an old ad for Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup priced at 25 cents.
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Senator Sorghum
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John Philip Orth
Associated Literary Press
Cuba
Association
Zinn
Wilfred Osborn
Phillie
Kilties
Jimmy
James
Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
ALBO
Sheree
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany St
Cambridge
Mass
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