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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

3

Wisconsin Prohibition Fight Signals 1926 Vote

Wisconsin senate committee advances 2.75 percent beer clause and strong dry provisions as a constitutional amendment, with a statewide vote planned in November 1926. Debate centers on enforcement by a federally aligned prohibition commission and 4-year terms for a state enforcer, amid broader political race talk for governor and state offices.

Wisconsin Senate Wiscersia Agi Mulburger Watertown Inez Carmeniides Atutberger Maleentadt Pires Sonntines Bowens Arnold Bilburpec Burke Stulberger Ennett H. RB. Roethe Mulberger Hoe State Senate Wiscoonsin

Senator John Coit Spooner Dies in New York

Madison reports the death of former United States senator John Coit Spooner at 76 after a prolonged illness and relapse. Born January 6, 1843 in Lawrenceburg Indiana, Spooner moved to Wisconsin, served in the Civil War, and spent sixteen years as senator before retiring in 1907 to practice law.

Wisconsin Commistaoer of Internal Revenuens Ans United States George P. Mamnbrecht Indus Tein Commission Wisconsiii Em Plogiari Industrial Commission Anl Industrial Commission Madison John Philip Loring Lydia (Coit) Spooner Indiana University of Wisconsin Lincoln Fortieth Wisconsin Infantry Lucius Fairchild Quarteramster Charles R. Gill Atorney S. S. Barlow

Wild Bill Donovan Claims He Brought Out Ty Cobb

Donavan recalls that in 1915 Detroit scouted Ty Cobb in Augusta and paid $750 to keep him, noting Cobb’s slow start but rapid improvement and speed on the bases as he joined Detroit. He asserts he played a key role in Cobb’s rise.

Wild Bill” Donovan TY Raymond Cobb Ty Cobb Eddie Collins Bil Donovan Edison Tarken William Jennings Detroit Augusta Tjnghie Jennings Cobb Augusteich Clyde Engle Wesehuses Tyrus Busher Jenings Cobh Detrofe Cigh Nivin

Coveleskie Signed by Chattanooga in Southern Association

President-Manager Strang Nicklin of the Chattanooga baseball club announces that Barry Coveleskie formerly with the Detroit Americans will play for Chattanooga this season in the Southern Association. A report from Little Rock that Coveleskie had signed a contract there is dismissed as a mist.

Tiger Chattanooga Southern Association Strang Nicklin Chattanooga Baseball Club Barry Coveleskie Harry Coveleskie Detroit Americans Little Rock Coveleskie

It Was Upon the Order of His Going Editorial

Charles P Taft’s newspaper editorial on Grover Cleveland Alexander recalls his Chicago return and a record price paid. It notes Chicago’s struggle to obtain him and warns the war’s impact as the government will intrude into bleachers grandstands and boxes to take the pick of spectators.

Charles P. ‘Taft Grover Cleveland Alexander Chicago

Ice Palace and Hockey Rink Planned for Hamilton

Hamilton Ontario awaits a $200000 Ice Palace and hockey rink project. The report notes a sports transition with Walter Smallwood of the New York Yankees returning from army duty to rejoin his team. Also mentioned is Jay Griffin stepping in as Atlanta’s new first baseman formerly of Auburn. Clyde Wares resigns as manager and is released as Oakland’s club business manager and coach.

Smallwood Walter Smallwood New York Yankees Atlanta Jay Griffin Auburn University Clyde Wares Oakland

Inning Hurlers and Pennant Hopes Amid Talks in New York

At a January meeting in New York major league managers debated pennant chances with Hugo Bezdek of the Pirates arguing more than one strong pitcher is needed. John McGraw of the Giants proclaimed a single ace could lift a club, a view challenged by other leaders.

Hugo Bezdek Pirates New York John McGraw McGraw Hugo Bradel Pittsburgh Pirates McGraw McGraw Giants Washington Sensson Walter Johnson Robe McGrew Rozde Elah Victur Cooper Cooper Galveston Tnfielder Crans McGraweton San Antonio

Baseball Notes Reflect On Pitching Depth And Manager Tactics

A long wrap of baseball observations cites Ban Johnson and Columbus moves, discusses pitchers Walter Johnson and Grover Alexander, rosters shifts with Crans and Ring Lear, and notes managers debating firing up offense vs pitching. It also mentions Tulsa, Des Moines, Peoria, and St Joseph players, plus a Chicago semi pro signing and a Gunthers leadership rumble.

Speaker Strong for Flying Navy Aviator Return

Tris Speaker, a strong proponent of aviation, plans to return to service as a Navy aviator after the baseball season. He says he will resume his work in naval aviation where he left off and will bid farewell to baseball following the armistice.

Cleveland Tris Speaker Navyl Dieterview

RUEL PROMISING CATCHER FOR NEW YORK AMERICANS

News from baseball circles highlights Harad Ruel of the New York Americans as a promising young catcher with quick hands and base running. The report notes his potential and compares him to peers, while other mentions cover position shifts and managerial plans involving Lefty Frank O Dan and Red Valvo.

Harad Ruel Yerk Americans Ray Schnk Chicago White Sox Jie

Mysterious Spirit Voice Warns Man of Imminent Danger

A veteran recounts a near fatal scene where a mysterious voice urged him to move just before a Minnie Ball struck the spot where he lay. The tale parallels other reported telepathic or supernatural warnings guiding soldiers in battle, with families noting uncanny transmissions and whispered guidance during moments of extreme danger.

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Wrong Trenderon and Act Right Honderaon Burglary Case in Monroe

In Monroe Georgia a pair known as the Wrong Trenderon and Act Right Honderaon broke into homes while the family was away, stealing wine beer and other refreshments valued at thousands. One was previously convicted on elargen and sentionerd to five years, with the current sentence effectively longer due to time served. The police suggest the burglars were not habitual felons but nearby locals unable to resist a cache. A separate note mentions a dog named "Like You" with a registered owner describing the moniker as nonsensical.

Georgia Atingta Trenderon Honderaon Wallon Dey Wren Mante

Cure for Seasick Camp Mills

A garbled 1910s style item claims Major C A Lemon advocates a cure for seasickness using a peculiar method involving wearing cotton. The readable fragment hints at an unusual remedy and reference to the organ of equilibrium, but lacks clear details or verification.

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