People of the Day Me Taft's Successor General Luke Wright
General Luke B. Wright of Memphis Tennessee has been chosen to succeed William Howard Taft as governor general of the Philippines and as secretary of war in President Roosevelts cabinet. The selection is said to honor Wright for his work in the Philippines and to reflect Tafts influence in the decision. Wrights appointment is highlighted as a key phase in the ongoing administration reshuffle.
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Me. Taft
Luke B. Wright
Memphis
Tenn
William BH. Taf
Philippines
Roosevelt
Wright
Taft
Wright Family Ties Mark Notable Political Careers
Luke E Wright, a Democrat who held key roles in the Roosevelt era, is linked by marriage to Raphael Semmes, famed commander of the Alabama. General Wright, a Confederate soldier who enlisted at seventeen, recently resigned as American ambassador to Tokyo after serving following the Philippines appointment.
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Roosevelt
General Wright
Raphael Semmes
Alabama
Kearsarge
France
Wright
Tokyo
Philippines
A Mere Fad Economy Lesson From Rockefeller Tale
John D. Rockefeller Jr speaks on economy as a fad and cites a farmer near Cleveland who carries a hen in his buggy. At noon the hen eats horse feed spilled from a nosebag, preventing waste during lunch and illustrating frugal practice.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Henry Miller revival draws sparse Brooklyn matinee crowd
An old Henry Miller actor manager story is revived with an almost empty Brooklyn matinee. A schoolgirl sits in the orchestra and a young man in the balcony observes as Miller appears on deck and asks about the sea’s color. A balcony voice jokes that he can see it all right.
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Henry Miller
Brooklyn
Bryan's Only Son Pursues Journalism in Nebraska State U
William J. Bryan Jr., only son of the Democratic standard bearer, is described as more interested in journalism than politics. He studies at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln as part of his current pursuits.
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Mr. Bryan
William J. Bryan, Jr
Nebraska State University At
Lincoln
Young Bryan Weighs Journalistic Path After Travel Fame
The eighteen year old son of a traveler plans to enter journalism after completing studies. He has seen much abroad with his father, met Count Tolstoy and his Tatatly in Russia, and was received by the pope in Rome. Royal circles are among his acquaintances and he recalls these meetings with clarity.
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Bryan
Russia
Count Tolstoy
Rome
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer
Pineules claim to act directly on the kidneys with a 30 days trial for $1.00 and guaranteed relief from backache and rheumatic pains. They purport to purify the blood and invigorate the system, sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Freeport Plans Big July Fourth Celebration
Freeport announces a major Fourth of July celebration with expected crowds and community events. Organizers invite residents and visitors to join in parades, music, and fireworks as the town marks Independence Day.
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Freeport
Gladtf
Daily Journal ad includes citywide delivery offer
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for ten cents a week, offering inexpensive access to local news across the area.
Dovey Proposes Clearing House Plan For Player Sales
Boston National League leader President George B. Dovey proposes abolishing the farming evil by making the national commission a clearing house for players. Clubs would buy and sell through the commission, with scouts reporting on players and the commission naming outcomes. Bottom teams would get first pick to even chances and tighten pennant races.
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Boston National League Club
National Commission
George B. Dovey
Boston National League
Herrmann
Commission
Supreme Court
Dovey
Boston
Gossip of the Diamond in Early Baseball Circles
President Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club offered Bill Murray of the Phillies 12900 for outfielder Magee and Murray replied Tut tut. Ganzel has Cincinnati firing, the Reds pace could bring a finish. Morgan Murphy, once a famous catcher, enters real estate in East Providence. Detroit touts McIntyre Crawford Cobb Jones as a formidable quartet. Dooin boosts Ty Cobb style batting, drawing crowds. Cleveland drafts catcher Thomas Doran from Rochester Eastern leauge. Cravath sticks with Jim McGuire’s faith, hitting .300 since becoming a regular. Clarke touts the knuckle ball replacing the spit ball as a bigger threat to big averages.
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Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Bill Murray
Phillies
Magee
Murray
Ganzel
Cincinnati
Reds
Morgan Murphy
Providence
Detroit
McIntyre
Crawford
Cobb
Jones
Charley Dooin
Ty Cobb
Cleveland
Thomas Doran
Rochester
Clarke
Bemis
Cravath
Boston
Thoney
Jim McGuire
Miss Bauckbay and Boston Lady on the Country Road
The Philadelphia Press quotes Mr O Bull remarking on dusty feet as a precise young woman rebukes him. The brief exchange captures a social moment on a country road with two women observers from Boston and Philadelphia.
Unrensovable Freddy and cake dispute at home
Freddy cries as Tommy eats cake with mother questioning who finished her own cake. Tommy confirms he ate his cake and Freddy’s tears stem from not getting any cake.
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Freddy
Tommy
Maua
Mordecai Brown Sees Players Wear Numbers Like Track Athletes
Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai Brown advocates numbering ball players on their backs within a year or two. He argues numbers would let grandstands identify batters and fielders, aid umpires, and boost program sales, predicting widespread adoption if one club starts the trend.
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Mordecai Brown
National Commission
Brown
Chance
Kling
Boston
Bing
Chicago
Silk
Suchfke
Minors Plan Invasion of Major League Cities
A rumor claims American Association magnates are planning an invasion of Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with franchise reshuffles. The plan reportedly assigns St Paul to Chicago Minneapolis to Pittsburgh and Kansas City to Cincinnati, Milwaukee likely headed for St Louis. Hanover of Milwaukee is said to handle Chicago talks with Windy City visits to finalize details. No tampering of players or equal footing with majors expected if the move proceeds.
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American Association
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
A. A
Hanover
Windy City
Pirates Sign Roy Thomas From Quakers in Trade
Roy Thomas, longtime Quakers outfielder, has been signed by Pittsburgh Pirates. Report says Thomas and manager Murray had a serious falling out over work outside of baseball, contributing to the switch.
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Pirates
Roy Thomas
Quakers
Pittsburg
Murray
Thomas
Pinc ules for the kidneys ad claim relief for backache
An advertisement urges sufferers of backache rheumatism and kidney related symptoms to try Pinc ules for the kidneys. It promises quick relief, a 30 day trial for $1.00 with guarantee or money back, sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Regulars urged to notify missed newspaper deliveries
Readers missing issues are asked to inform the publisher to improve service. The notice requests timely notification when delivery fails, aiming to restore regular home delivery for affected patrons.
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C. G. Schoeffel
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