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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
3
In Persia the shah seeks modernizing reform by bringing in American financiers led by W Morgan Shuster to overhaul the country’s money system. Prime minister Sepahdi Aram resisted but has returned to duty as reform gains traction. a clash between traditional rule and new fiscal methods unfolds.
Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry faced censure by the Department of Agriculture Personnel Committee and a push for resignation. Attorney General Wickersham endorsed the action. The case centers on a $1600 per year payroll for Dr H H Rusby with $20 daily lab work and $50 court attendance, alleged above the legal $9 to $11 daily limit. Floyd Robison, a Wiley aide, was dismissed for insubordination after serving in New York.
Dr. Alvah H. Doty, health officer for the port of New York, leads efforts to combat a threatened cholera invasion. He lectures on quarantine at Bellevue and notes touching the disease occurs via the mouth, with carriers posing risks. Critics question shipboard vs immigration station transmission as public health officials mobilize ships and services nationwide.
Justice William B. Hendryx of Bloomington Indiana ties his 5 000th wedding, receives a lavish certificate, and is praised as Gretna Green by locals. The 40 year veteran now also serves as police magistrate while continuing to wed multiple generations of couples, including grandchildren of earlier spouses.
California players flood the major leagues with many stars. Twenty six Pacific coast players are in the American League, with five for the New York Yankees and multiple men for the Boston Americans, Washington, Cleveland, and Chicago. Notables include Hooper, Walter, Johnson, and Podie, among others, with optimism that these coast players will be long term contributors.
Otto Knabe declares signals and inside play are overvalued and that intelligence and quick thinking trump strategy. He argues a brainy pitcher can outsmart teams like Mathewson Brown Moore Camnitz, making base runners and hit and run plays ineffective.
Judge Hugh Grimm in the St. Louis circuit court granted a divorce to Mrs. Lillian M. Campbell from Cornelius Campbell after he failed to contest the suit. The only cited dispute was her objection to his attending a ball game, prompting the judge to note that married men have rights in this world and that he should press his own rights for innocent amusements.
Cobb of Detroit leads the American League in batting average hits and runs batted in and steals. He surpasses peers and eyes breaking past-season records he already holds, as he drives Detroit toward further baseball supremacy.
The piece notes Covaleskie as a feared pitcher in the Southern league, repeatedly baffling hitters with speed and control issues for rivals. It highlights his spring resurgence and his impact on Milwaukee’s recent 19 left on base mark, signaling standout performances awaiting the season.
Slugger Hyatt of Kansas City has 11 home runs this year while Cubs see Merkle and Marquard out as batters. Umpire Mal Eason exposed Knetz er in Lawrence. Baskette of Toledo shines with six games of strong pitching as opponents scrape few hits. Purdue’s Hugh Nicol scouts for Cincinnati Reds and Charles Overman debuts with Indianapolis after DePauw fame. Washington hails Germany Schafer at first base, while Horace Fogel eyes a $7500 pitcher plus an aggressive hitting outfielder. McAleer may quit Washington as Senators falter. Red Nelson stays in peak form. Louisville denies Fisher sale to Mobile. Athletics face bad luck per Egan, Parent leads Baltimore, McAdams shines in Texas league, Alexander advocates Moore as Phillies’ hope, Chester Thomas excels on coast, Enos Kirkpatrick to form Brooklyn, Kirkpatrick a power hitter and base runner.
Cincinnati second baseman Dick Egan complained about a lunch chicken pie, finding only dough and gravy. He called the waiter and quipped that there was no chicken in the chicken pie, while the waiter retorted about dog biscuits.
President Johnson of the American league touts baseball as ingrained in the people. He notes fans invest time and money, saying the sport thrives despite hardships. A joke about a boss and his office boy, and a family remark about a grandfather remarrying, are touched on in the exchange.
Horace Fogel president of the Philadelphia club demands a protest over a Cincinnati game ruling. Dooin was barred for a $5 fine from July 4 for discoloring a ball. payment was due in New York per the umpire, who refused the offer.
Advertises a five acre Florida land deal for $125 plus $5 periodic payments with no interest or taxes. Claims profitable yields for multiple crops, mentions nearby towns, water access, good roads, and climate. Promises a 32 page booklet with testimonials and photographs, free upon request from Willi s R. Munger, President Munger Land Company, St. Joseph Missouri.
Ex Governor Pennypacker at a Philadelphia dinner laments divorce as a social evil. He cites families of the Dash type and a stern remark by Mr Dash to his son about discipline, followed by a sharp retort from the child.
A Brookline Massachusetts woman reports a grocery error delivering Postum instead of coffee. After following the directions they found Postum delicious and its use spread to her children and husband whose stomachs improved after quitting coffee. She then persuaded her sister to try Postum and regain health. the letter promotes The Road to Wellville and praises Postum from the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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