Atrocities in Peru Bill and Panama Toll Dispute
Representative Kindred of New York pushes a House bill for an inquiry into atrocities against Indian rubber gatherers in Peru. K Sturgis of the New York Stock Exchange testifies on the Money Trust Inquiry. Senate polls show the U S will refuse arbitration with Great Britain over Panama Canal tolls, though the President could concede if the Senate supports.
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New York
House
Peru
K. Sturgis
New York Stock Exchange
Money Trust
Senate
United States
Great Britain
King's Daily Bible Reading Promise Keeps Faith
Personal King George of Great Britain promised his mother Queen Alexandra to read a Bible chapter daily in 1881 and has kept the vow. Miss Genevieve Clark will sing Lead Kindly Light at a Washington mission meeting for the down and outs on Christmas Eve. Dr. Morris Loeb left 500000 to Harvard chemistry and 250000 to Loeb Memorial Home with life income to his widow. George F. Heath, oldest US press printer, marked his 84th birthday in Tarrytown New York.
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Great Britain
Queen Alexandra
Genevieve Clark
Washington
Morris Loeb
Harvard University
Loeb
Frank Chance Named Manager for New York Team
Sporting Frank Chance, ex Cubs leader, signed to manage the New York AL club at about 20000 dollars annually. Ira B. Hogue signed by the Boston Braves after a season with the Carolina Association. Joe Tinker, famed Cubs shortstop, chosen as next Reds manager by August Herrmann. Ellis I. Ward, Penn rowing coach since 1879, will step down and not hinder new rowing authorities.
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Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
New York
Ira B. Hogue
Anderson Baseball Club
Carolina Association
Boston Braves
Joe Tinker
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
Ellis I. Ward
University of Pennsylvania
Diverse 1900s Headlines Across States and Nations
General Gov Dix comment on removing a governor. Missouri Supreme Court on divorce and widowhood. Lynch re elected NL president at Waldorf Astoria. Luella Marshall dies after attack near Trenton NJ. Boland denounces Judge Archbald in impeachment context. Unidentified shot in Chicago’s death corner. 12th murder this year there. Annapolis midshipmen face dismissal for maltreatment. Bessie Smith arrested for begging threatens suicide in jail. Washington returns travel pay 25 cents a mile, Tracewell rules. Theodore Roosevelt dominates Progressive confab. Old Republican control plans advance. Mrs Goodie’s testimony shocks grafters. illegal resorts close. Boston to build schoolboys stadium. NE officials urge Congress to probe New Haven deal. Dix orders Sickles to cover $29,000 deficit.
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Luella Marshall
Trenton
N. J
Mercer Hospital
William P. Boland
Washington
Archbald
Chicago
Annapolis
Gibbons
Mary Barteline Named Chicago's First Woman Judge
Miss Mary Barteline age 18 and public guardian of Cook County is set to become Chicago's first woman judge. The piece lists multiple contemporaries and events from American public life including politics, industry, and education.
Balkan War and World News Roundup
Reports from Calais to Milan note a Balkan situation discussion led by Kuatria's Joseph, while Ireland moves the Home Rule Bill forward. Ismay cedes control of White Star, Red Cross donates 3000 dollars for belligerent soldiers, and Germany adds 5 million for airships. London marks a centenary of English speaking peace. Swiss elect Muller president. two London convicts die. battleships reach Vera Cruz. Vienna delegates doubt peace prospects.
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Kuatria
House of Commons
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
American Red Cross Society
Enrico Annidale Butti
Milan
London
Employers Association
Maesterland
Germany
Edouard Muller
Louis Ferrer
Minnesota
Kansas
Michigan
South Carolina
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Vienna
Witness Defends Stock Exchange Practices at Hearings
Frank K. Sturgis, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange Law Committee, testifies at the Pure Money Trust inquiry. He argues against expanding membership, defends a boycott of the Consolidated Exchange, and discusses rehypothecation limits and pools. Other testimony notes the NYSE as the nation's only money market and reveals loan activities by five agents lending on the exchange.
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New York Stock Exchange
Carmody
New York
Naval Academy
Washington
Frank K. Sturgis
New York. Stock -Exchange
Puro Money Trust
Samuel Untermyer
John G. Milburn
Untermyer
Sturgis
Milburn
Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Exchange
J. N. Driesel
Congress Ousts Bowman as House Vacates Seat
The House declared Charles C. Bowman's Eleventh Pennsylvania district seat vacant after a 153 to 119 vote amid a partisan debate. Democrats Ayres Doughton and Flood supported Bowman. McLain’s bid was defeated 181 to 88.
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Congress
Charles C. Bowman
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Palmer
Farr
Penn
Bowman
Ayres
New York
Doughton
North Carolina
Flood
Virginia
George R. McLain
Mexican harbors greet U S battleships in friendly salute
The Minnesota Kansas Michigan and South Carolina under Rear Admiral Fletcher arrived off Vera Cruz at 11 a m. Commodore Azueta ordered a friendly gunboat salute as the fleet entered the harbor and official visits began with Mexican authorities.
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Vera Cruz
United States
Minnesota
Kansas
Michigan
South Carolina
Fletcher
Azueta
Luitpold of Bavaria Dies at 91 in Munich
Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria dies at 91 in Munich after eight years as regent. He urged German rulers to offer the imperial crown to William of Prussia, shaping the path to the German Empire. His son Ludwig, over 70, is his heir.
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William of Prussia
Munich
Bavaria
Luitpold
William of
Prussia
Ludwig
Willie Hoppe Retains 18.2 Balk-Line Title
Willie Hoppe defeated Ora Morningstar 500 to 276 to win the 18.2 balk-line billiards championship tourney. Hoppe led with six wins and one loss, while Slosson took second with five wins and two losses. Morningstar and Yamada tied for third with four wins and two losses. Yamada won the playoff to claim third.
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Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Hoppe
Slosson
Morningstar
Yamada
Mandot Seeks Rematch After Lost Los Angeles Bout
Mandot the New Orleans fighter known as the French Baker Boy challenged Joe Rivers to a rematch after being clearly outpointed in their Los Angeles battle. The prior bout had Mandot declared the victor.
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New Orleans
Jdoe
Rivers
Baker Boy
Joe Rivers
Los Angeles
Man
Dot
Chance predicts Hofman star for Pirates next season
Former Cubs manager Frank Chance writes that Artie Hofman will be a star for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chance praises Hofman’s hitting power baserunning and fielding, saying he could be the best Pirates fielder since Fred Clarke and projecting an over 800 batting average.
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Hofman
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Artie Hofman
Pittsburg Pirates
Murphy
King Cole
Leach
Leifield
Pittsburg
Fred Clarke
Sculler Arnst to Become Farmer in Sydney
Richard Arnst, former sculling champion who lost his title to Ernest Barry, plans to settle on land in Sydney. Durnan of Toronto, who was defeated by Barry, asserts no American continent sculler could match Barry.
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Richard Arnst
Ernest
Barry
Sydney
Durnan
Toronto
Calvo Trial Looms For Cuban Prospect With Athletics
Jacinto Calvo the Cuban out elder is set for a trial by the Washington club next spring against Jack Coombs of the Athletics. Calvo collected three safeties in five personal appearances and impressed many Athletics members who predict a great future.
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Jacinto Calvo
Washington Club
Jack Coombs
Athletics
Baseball and Football Gossip From 1913 Season Scoop
Fragments report Ty Cobb and Navin talks, Three I league opens April 24, and Labor Day close. Retirements eyed by George Stallings if Beantown falters. Players push for tickets, Norgren praised, Arthur Devlin eyed by Senators. Pitchers Coombs Plank White flawless, salary limit favored, Barbeau trade denied. Joe Engel slated as 1913 pitching star. Connie Mack’s A’s favored to win. Pendleton Princeton athlete watched by scouts.
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Frank Navin
Ty Cobbs
George Stallings
Beantown
Norgren
Dick Smith
Springfield
Ill
Scranton
Arthur Devlin
Giant
Senators
Coombs
Plank
White
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Jap Barbeau
Indianapolis
Otto Williams
Harry Steinfeldt
New York
Carl Crandall
Otis Crandall
Giants
Joe Wood
Jack Hayden
Louisville
Artié
Phelan
Reds
Artie
Philadelphia Athletics
Newark
Connie Mack
Mackmen
Cuba
Pendleton
Princeton
Major Leagues Set April 10 Start For 1912 Season
The American and National Leagues plan a April 10 start with 154 game schedules and a world series beginning October 7. President B B Johnson and Tom Lynch chair a committee to fix start dates to avoid late-season weather delays and ensure the series ends before winter. The plan mirrors a late October finish this year to avoid prolonged cold and maximize favorable conditions.
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B. B. Johnson
Tom Lynch
Chance Plays Clever Game in Exhibition Comeback
Frank Chance, just home in Glendora California, played in an exhibition in Los Angeles, showing health to pursue winter league play and conditioning for next season. He faced Orvie Overall and Fred Snodgrass among others as his team won 3 2.
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Frank Chance
Chicago
Glendora
Cal
Los Angeles
Chance
Orvie Overall
Cubs
Overall
West Side
Fred Snodgrass
New York Giants
Boston Americans
Chief Meyers
Giants
Schultz
Phielphia Nationals
Fromme
Fascinnati Reds
Cravath
Phillies
Johnny Kane
Cub
Eddie Foster Is Crowned Best Place Hitter by Washington Critics
Washington critics and fans declare Eddie Foster the best place hitter since Wille Keeler. The praise highlights Foster's hitting prowess and the club's high regard for his performance.
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Washington
Eddie Foster
Wille Keeler
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