Federal League to Move HQ to New York and Plan 1916 Expansion
James A. Gilmore announces the Federal League is transferring its headquarters from Chicago to New York due to necessity. A $1,000,000 war fund is reported, with plans for a new circuit in 1916 and clubs possibly in Detroit, Boston, or Cleveland, including a New York city entry.
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New York
Ward
Federal League
James A. Gilmore
Gilmore
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
New York City
Newark
League
R. B. Ward
Harry Sinclair
Sinclair
White Sox Consider Miami Spring Training Site
Comiskey favors moving spring training to Miami Florida to mix up the routine after many years in California. He believes a change of location could freshen the team as the Sox plan to test a new training site next spring.
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Miami
Fla
Comiskey
Sox
Rickey Poaches Collegians For Browns Major Leage Club
St Louis Browns manager Rickey adds ex collegians led by Sisler and Cook as he targets Connie Mack’s record for most collegians on a major league roster. The group joins Rickey’s bid to strengthen the lineup.
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Collegians
Rickey
St. Louis Browns
Connie Mack
Sisler
Cook
Indian baseball fading from big leagues as era ends
A historical notice laments the decline of Native American players in major league baseball. It names several players by tribe and notes aging stars like Bender and Meyers, with others departing or fading from the Federal and National leagues as scouts overlook remaining Indian talent.
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Prairies
Redskins
Bender
Chief Meyers
Manhattan
Justin Clarke
la Roy
Jude
Bruce
Pinnance
Mountpleasant
Balenti
Chief Johnson
Winnebago
Cincinnati
Zack Wheat
Brooklyn
Jim Bluejacket
Baseball Gossip and Managerial Worries Across Leagues
The article surveys current baseball chatter with notes on Walter Johnson and the Giants staff, McGraw’s concerns, Cobb and Crawford tightening Hughey Jennings’ grip, and near‑season money in the National League. It mentions Buck Herzog suspensions, Joe Lannin’s Red Sox popularity push, Tris Speaker’s run pace, Mamaux and Rebel Oakes targeting pitching depth, Milwaukee Brewers’ $15000 budget, Cy Williams missing a homer, and Orvie Overall turning down Salt Lake Bees.
Troubles of Umpire Byron and His Singing Drove Players Wild
The Giants and Roger Bresnahan exposed Umpire Byron for singing during games. He is described as indifferent yet firm, often humming kid tune like Johnny's Kept in School and muttering riffs about opinions and the crowd. His calm indifference aggravates players.
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Byron
Giants
Roger Bresnahan
Cub
New York Evening Mail
Johnny
Opinyun
Wilson Carranza Peace Talks Dampened by Armistice Offer
Washington reports that Villa and Carranza show diverging views on peace. Villa offers a three month armistice for talks while Carranza rejects negotiations with Villa forces, citing attacks on civilian trains. A seven power intercession note urged a unified Mexican government for recognition.
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Carranza
Washington
Lansing
State Department
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Villa
Eliseo Arredondo
E. C. Liorente
Two Midshipmen Dismissed Over Academy Frauds
Washington report: President Wilson signs dismissal orders for two Naval Academy midshipmen tied to the gongme scandal. Secre tary Daniels approved penalties after a four and a half week court of inquiry into forged exam papers in French and Spanish.
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Washington
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Gongme
Daniels
Wilson
Bureau of Navigation
Judge Advocate of the Navy
Secretary’s Advisory Council
World news in condensed form items from 1913 era
Archduke Charles Stephen to be crowned King of Poland amid Austrian German accord rumors. Britain conducts national register day for ages 15 to 65. Atlantic Fleet begins annual Block Island maneuvers. DOJ probes Huerta funding under Attorney General Gregory. Allies back US Latin plan for recognition south of border. Denial of German peace overture to Petrograd via Denmark. ICC orders cuts in anthracite rail freight, reducing revenue by about 8 million yearly. Sudre d Artiguenave elected President of Haiti by National Assembly.
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Petrograd
Charles Stephen
Poland
Germany
Austria
London
Britain
Newport
Block Island
New York
Gregory
Department of Justice
Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Berlin
Denmark
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Interstate Commerce Commission
Port AU Prince
Sudre d'Artiguenave
Wayti
National Assembly
Cuticura Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Soap as rapid skin cures. It claims cleansing in five minutes and ongoing bathing, with free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept XY in Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
War and necessity in a parable dialogue
A fat plumber and a thin carpenter dispute the claim that war is a necessity. The plumber cites Edison’s wartime protective measures as proof that war spurs invention, while the carpenter questions the logic, leaving him to ponder the idea that war and necessity are synonymous.
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Edison
Youngstown Telegram
Paternal Warning Over Joy Ride Trolley Car Plan
In a terse exchange, old Mr. Pebblescope warns his son against a fast life. He threatens to cut off allowance, forcing the youth to earn every cent. He specifies a trolley joy ride as the likely limit of his reform.
Suburban Quiet Snoring Sleep Porch Seen
Local chatter notes a couple named Knicker and Bocker in a quiet suburb. The talk centers on a sleeping porch where the porch is said to have caused a notable snore. The item reads as a light, humorous snippet from household life.
French Scientist Converts Flora and Tissues to Metal Secretly
A French scientist reportedly uses a secret process to transform flowers, fruit, and animal tissues into metal substances. The claim suggests a breakthrough in material science, though details and verification remain limited.
Noisy Texarkana Governor Dinner Claimed Epic Banquet
James Sibree Jr. attended a boisterous Texarkana dinner hosted by the town governor. About twenty officers and seven ladies shared a long courses menu ending with roast beef and strong liquor. Music filled the room as servants and aides created a deafening scene before Sibree departed escorted by the governor.
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James Sibree, Jr
Madagascar
Texarkana
Saya
Simulated Affection Between Jonesy And Mrs Blondey
Witherell teases Jonesy about romance while Jonesy insists Mrs Blondey dislikes him. He notes their shared birthday and worries she fears he will reveal her age and others’ knowledge.
Helping Hubby Helps With His Writing Quietly
A wife explains she aids her husband by staying out of sight and keeping perfectly quiet at his desk until he finishes his work. The exchange highlights domestic support for a writer.
Swiss glaciers decline with one shedding over a thousand feet
All of Switzerland's glaciers are receding perceptibly and a notable glacier has shrunk more than 1 000 feet in the last decade, reflecting a broader retreat of ice you can observe in alpine regions.
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Switzerland
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