Washington News Roundup from the White House
The War Department plans to rush 5,000 troops to Cuba. German fleet officers dine at the White House. The Foster bill expands Bureau of Mines investigations. Lorimer warns against an adverse senate vote. Brooklyn Navy Yard tests a $2,000,000 yearly economy. Knights of Columbus flood Washington for the Columbus memorial dedication. Taft delivers an address. House committee backs a bill banning interstate moving pictures of boxing contests.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
White House
House of Representatives
Foster
Bureau of Mines
Lorimer
Kern
Senate
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Memorial
Taft
House Committee of Interstate Ecommerce
NY Artist H Turner Named Director at Maryland Institute of Art and Design
Personal Co. H Turner of New York becomes a director at the Maryland Institute of Art and Design. Frederick H Crandell of New York sued for separation by his wife after receiving $2 million from his uncle Edwin Hawley estate. Professor E S Morse retires as president of the Association of American Museum Directors, Henry L Ward of Milwaukee chosen successor. Nearly six hundred NY University degrees awarded in its eightieth commencement led by Inez Milholland. Taft declines Hamilton College commencement invitation citing campaign stress. Abdul Baha, leader of the Bahai movement, intends to make his home in Montclair New Jersey.
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Co. H. Turner
New York
Maryland Institute of Art and Design
Frederick H. Crandell
Edwin Hawley
E. S. Morse
Association of American Museum Directors
Henry L. Ward
Milwaukee
New York University
Inez Milholland
Taft
Hamilton College
Abdul Baha
Montclair
N. J
Felton Out For Season As Injuries Haunt Leagues
Sporting Sam Felton Harvard’s top pitcher is sidelined for the rest of the season with an injury. Magee of the Phillies also plays with a broken bone in his hand, stressing the strain on players as the season progresses. Abel Kiviat of the Irish American Club reclaiming the 1500 metre world record in 3 minutes 56.45 seconds. Harold Hilton, former American golf champion, loses in the British Amateur second round to A V Hombre at Westward Ho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Felton
Harvard
Magee
Phillies
Ithaca
Cornell
Abel Kiviat
Harold H. Hilton
Westward Ho
A. V. Hombre
Watermelons ship from Texas and other early 1909 items
The first carload of watermelons in the country this year was shipped from Texas. President Taft granted an unconditional pardon to Willard M. Jones of Oregon tied to land fraud indictments. Other remarks include a South Carolina indictment against F. O. Beach over a wife killing charge and Taft urging open sessions for contested GOP delegates. Sheriff Millhault opened 10 000 beer bottles seized in Cincinnati with a plan for return after an agreement with the brewery.
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Texas
Taft
Willard M. Jones
Oregon
F. O. Beach
South Carolina
Harry S. New
Notable Early 20th Century Political and Legal Highlights
Reports detail Margaret Sangster dies at 74. Ollie Brandt returns to prison in Dannemora on an 80 year sentence. Jane Quinn acquitted of third husband murder. John E. Hedges seeks NY Governor GOP nomination. Roosevelt condemns Taft victory as brigandage. Taft delegates and Ohio result noted. Aiken Grand Jury indicts Beach for assault. Medical society probes small clinics’ patient fees. Lena Cusumano spared death, given life. Raleigh Dem convention backs Wilson. no delegate instruction. Pittsburgh judge orders taxis for intoxicated riders. German fleet visit. Taft praised by Wrights’ plans advance. Gompers accused. he calls it false. Arkansas battleship incident. Wright Company plans. Roosevelt targets Root and Barnes. Wright Company board faces decisions. Taft delegates allocated in Alabama and Arkansas amid disputed vote.
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Margaret B. Sangster
Ohio
Taft
Aiken
S. C
Frederick QC. Beach
Eastern Medical Society
Massachusetts Executive Council
Lena Cusumano
Enrico Mascioli
North Carolina
Raleigh
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
McKenna
Pittsburgh
Fort Monroe
Kaiser
United States
Bert” Franklin
Darrow
Samuel Gompers
Los Angeles
McNamara
Gompers
Washington
Arkansas
Penobscot Bay
Wilbur Wright
Orville Wright
Alxander Ogilvie
Wright Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Root
William Barnes, Jr
Republican National Committee
Alabama
Dixon
Titanic inquiry hears plan to drive ship at full speed
In London Lord Mersey heard that J Bruce Ismay said the Titanic would be driven at full speed for hours on her maiden voyage. He testified after the collision that he knew of peril but said nothing. Edward Wilding testified the ship might have been saved if helm had not been starboarded.
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Foreian — Frau Kuneticki
Jungbunzlau
J. Bruce Ismay
Court of Inquiry
London
Michael Dugan
Rose Farrell
New York
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Berlin
King George
Great Britain
France
England
Russia
Wiener-Neustadt
Austria
Edward Wilding
Lord Mersey
5000 Soldiers Ready for Cuba
Washington reports 5000 troops prepared for quick embarkation to Cuba amid deteriorating security for American life and property. Four marine companies landed at Guantanamo as Key West warships await orders. Havana discusses potential U.S. intervention and Gomez’s government allocates funds for military readiness.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Secretary of War
Taft
Knox
Gomez
Guantanamo Naval Station
Key West
Guantanamo
Pirates Manager Defends Cobb After Stand Against Abusive Fans
Fred Clarke, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, defends Ty Cobb for reacting to a New York fan's insult during a game. He argues Detroit star Cobb should not have been suspended without investigation and condemns cowardly abuse toward players. Clarke cites Hans Wagner and Marty O'Toole enduring taunts and calls for reinstating Cobb pending inquiry.
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Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ty Cobb
New York
Detroit Star
Cobb
Hans Wagner
Marty O'Toole
Detroit
Ban Johnson
Taft Wins Contests for Delegates in Alabama and Arkansas
The Republican National Committee upheld Taft in Alabama and Arkansas contests. Taft secured six Alabama at large delegates and wins in districts one, two, five, six and nine. Arkansas gave Taft 24 delegates to Roosevelt zero. Delegates at large vote 53 to 0. Roosevelt supporters challenged two Alabama Ninth District contests. Senator Dixon accused Taft of destroying the party and stealing Roosevelt delegates.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Alabama
Arkansas
Dixon
Tragic Self Inflicted Rifle Death Near Springville
Miss Jennie Bermiller, 20, daughter of a prosperous farmer near Springville in Erie county, killed herself while her parents were away. She used a rifle with a string trigger, laying down to pull the cord, the shot entering her breast and causing instant death.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Jennie Bermiller
Springville
Erie County
Bermiller
Strike ties up Boston L street railway service
About one third of Boston Elevated Street Railway Co. workers walk out creating widespread disruption. Disorder erupts in North Cambridge Harvard Square South Boston and Grove Hill with rioting and at least one conductor shot at while repairing a trolley rope.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Street Railway Co
Cambridge
Harvard Square
South Boston
Grove Hill
Players Union prospect discussed by AFL officials
Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor says the unionization of baseball may follow the Detroit Tigers strike. He notes a charter application would go to the federation's executive committee to decide if players qualify for AFL membership, weighing whether players are wage earners or professionals.
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American Federation of Labor
Detroit Tigers
Morrison
Executive Committee
Record-Setting Bases on Balls in Nine Inning Game
In the American Association a recent nine inning game between Kansas City and Milwaukee set a new standard with twenty bases on balls. Eight pitchers took the mound and each issued at least one free pass, marking a record for the league.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Bresnahan Improves Looks for Cardinals Behind Bat
Bresnahan raises Cardinals confidence as reports say Roger Bresnahan is improving. With his return to catching duty, St. Louis eyes a stronger pitching staff and higher team percentage as the season progresses.
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Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Bresnahan
Rajah
Cleveland Fans Grow Restless Over Naps Struggles
Harry Davis leads the Cleveland Naps as fans grow dissatisfied with the team. A pennant dream fades amid a weak start, costly outfield, faltering infield, and injuries to star Napoleon Lajoie, threatening calls for Stovall.
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Davis
Napoleon Lajoie
Good Work of Boston Team Under Manager Stahl
Boston's pitchers have been weak lately but the team shows strong batting and fielding. Manager Jake Stahl leads a solid group including Cicotte Hall O'Brien Woods Pape with Carrigan and Nunsnaker catching. The infield and outfield are strong and players work in harmony despite Cicotte being dubbed the tough luck kid. Ed is in better condition and lighter, yet still within thejinx line.
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Boston
Jake Stahl
Cicotte
Hall
O'Brien
Woods
Pape
Carrigan
Nune- Snaker
Stahl
Knuckles
Red Sox
Capacity estimates for major league ballparks this season
The article lists approximate seating capacities for all big league parks this year. National League figures include New York 40,000 and Brooklyn Washington Park 15,000. others cited are Boston 9,000 Philadelphia 20,000 Chicago 30,006 Cincinnati 25,000 Pittsburgh 28,000 St. Louis 22,000. American League totals show New York 16,000 Boston 27,000 Philadelphia 25,000 Washington 18,000 Chicago 22,000 St. Louis 20,000.
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New York
Brooklyn
Washington Park
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Washington
Baseball News Roundup From Early Season Gossip
Minneapolis fans doubt Rube Waddell, Ownie Bush leads the American League in runs, and Tommy Griffin shines after moving from St Joseph to Sioux City. Erwin of the Brooklyn Giants is valued for hitting over fielding. Kid Gleason leads White Sox base running, while Schmidt of Wichita recovers from appendicitis. Boston fans remain distinctive as Sam Mertes leaves baseball. Doc White returns for the White Sox after lumbago. Billy Rhinos to manage in Ridgway, Tris Speaker tops hits, Milan leads steals. Heine Peitz ages well, Walter Johnson is hard to hit. Kling praises the Giants. Murnane notes Thomas of the Athletics as a turn-on at bases. Henry Jasper reports to Hank O Day for trial with Cincinnati. Russ Ford may improve markedly with Sifeaney back behind the plate. Phillies pass on Gleason. Gleason’s Baseball brains aid the White Sox.
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Ownie Bush
Tommy Griffin
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Erwin
Brooklyn Giant
Kid Gleason
White Sox
Boston
Sam Mertes
Doc White
Billy Rhinos
Cincinnati
Ridgway
Tris Speaker
Milan
Washington
Heine Peitz
Hank Q'Day
Walter Johnson
Johnny Kling
Giants
Tim Murnane
Thomas
Athletics
Henry Jasper
Anaconia
Okla
Hank O’day
Russ Ford
Phillies
Gleason
Jimmy Callahan
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Pary
Cracow of
Maximilian Harden
Chester
Eng
Havana
American War Department
Province of
Oriente
Santa-Clara
National Committee On Test
Cleveland
Harry Davis
Naps
Stovall
Minneapolis
Rube Waddell
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