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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
7
Frederick Palmer describes trench raids in World War I as a brutal sport of secrecy and invention where raiders rely on tactics, stealth, and improvised weapons. He notes rifles play a minor role compared to sandbags, axes, and clubs, while steel corsets save lives by preventing fatal injuries.
The article discusses protective corselets for officers weighing a few pounds and a steel helmet adopted after French use. It notes corselets spare vulnerable flesh, allow movement, and suit officers who pay themselves. It also covers the Victoria Cross awarded to Rev Noel Mellish for gallantry at St Eloi and mentions Yale graduate Second Lieut Arnold Whitridge earning the Military Cross for leading battery fire.
Editor Frank Hirst warns that war taxation and death duties drive the old English country gentry from estates. Rich wartime profits and rising taxes push owners to rent or sell. buyers include English and American contractors and disbanded soldiers may receive parcels. Estate agents report ongoing sale of large properties amid looming migration.
Omaha man Eber Smith receives word from San Bernardino that he is sole heir to Thomas Simpson’s California ranch estate valued at $500,000. Two years earlier Smith rescued Simpson circling a forest fire, and Simpson later willed him the property. Sulking claims allege a $5,000 machine swindle turning into a confidence game.
Depuell Anton Sordych sues Isaac Deutsch and Meyer Kats of West Frankfort over a counterfeit machine dispute. The filing seeks redress for losses and questions the origin and ownership of the alleged equipment. Proceedings focus on ownership rights and damages.
Chris Evans, 70, paroled from Folsom since 1911, sought relief at a Sacramento county hospital after two bullets in his brain from a 1893 posse attack tied to train robbers George Sontag and others. Doctors removed the bullets to ease paralysis risk. Evans had previously worked as a Portland city watchman.
Miss Harriet Gertrude Blum sixteen a rising soprano at Calvary Methodist and Hearne Neely the church organist eloped to Cumberland Maryland and were married. The mother forgave the daughter saying she did the same at sixteen.
Mrs Anna Rich ter, wife of a Murray farmer, gave birth to triplets by cesarean in Omaha. Surgeons report it as the first recorded case of its kind. The mother died during the operation and the babies died afterward.
Wilbert Robinson the Brooklyn manager tightens discipline and benches players who fail to meet standards. Ollie O Maraa Gus Getz Casey Stengel and Jimmy Johnston face short trial periods while Zack Wheat remains under scrutiny as Robby pushes for a pennant.
Tigers manager Hughie Jennings defends not removing a starter after a poor first inning. He says the chosen pitcher is the day’s best option and that yanking early wastes arms for later opposition. He notes one-inning bursts can win games but risks running out arms against tougher hitters.
The text argues for a rule change to reduce base stealing in the ninth inning when a team is far behind. It notes catchers often do not attempt outs in such hopeless scenarios and discusses how donated steals inflate league leaders and undermine fair play. The writers describe efforts to tighten rules to credit for steals only when a double steal succeeds.
Washington players travel with dirt from Washington for hand drying when visiting New York. They claim Gotham soil is slippery and makes balls and bats harder to handle, affecting grip at home plate.
Fritz Maisel improves in outfield. Ty Cobb notes base stealing ease on third. Jennings predicts soon improved play. Heinie Zimmerman finds batting stride. Dreyfuss denies retirement talk. Mike Kelley’s Saints rely on Phil Douglas when temperate. Red Sox hitters lead American League. Speaker transfer debated vs Cobb to Athletics. Graney speeds toward Speaker if pace continues. Mike Kelly signs Walter Cruise to bolster St Paul outfield. Markle and Merkle mixed up. Yankee pitcher noted. Griffith’s Senators expect fair deal while Judge stays. Jimmy Johnston shines for Dodgers. Indians finish strong and lively Turner. Pieh and Egg form Newark battery. Pieh stout. Dumont now a real big leaguer after tonsil removal. Cobb weak on tag plays. Coveleskie and Walter Johnson noted as strong relievers. Bill Smith of Cards described as live wire. Babe Borton becomes St Joseph manager. McConnell still strong in spring. Kircher valuable coach and utility man.
Ed Wray reports in the St Louis Post Dispatch that Babe Adams no hit claim hinges on faulty official scoring. Pittsburgh writers urge a league corps of scorers, assigned to series, to remove journalism bias and unify rulings despite cost.
The list details players and sale prices from 1912 to 1916, including Eddie Collins bought by Chicago White Sox for over 50,000 from Boston Americ ans, Frank Baker to the New York Yankees for 35,000, and others such as Joe Tinker, Marty O Toole, Larry Chappelle, Lefty Russell, Fritz Maisel, and Rube Marquard changing hands between teams like the Athletics, Giants, Cubs, and White Sox.
Scoops Carey hit four in a St. Louis game while his father-in-law and mother-in-law Mrs Behrens watched. With bases loaded in the ninth he tripled to drive in the winning run as a wary crowd cheered. The Behrenses reside in St. Louis and Scoops spends winters there. A nearby spectator urged him on with a cheerful cry. The scene centered on family ties and a dramatic late hit.
Boston fans rate Larry Gardner as a key pinch hitter for the Red Sox this season. He has contributed importantly by driving in runs when called upon.
Guy Morton, a top pitcher in the American League, has poor luck against the Yankees. Last season they beat him consistently and recently forced him from the mound despite Morton holding a lead.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates a bedtime scene where fairies host a turkey dinner with Mr Turkey Gobbler as guest of honor. The gobbler boasts about being admired, while the fairy queen and guests share a feast of berries and nuts in a pine grove ending with the amused guest's hearty appetite.
At the Smithsonian in Washington a special children's room designed by Dr. Samuel Langley displays birds in low wall cases for easy viewing by youth. The exhibits include eagles elf owls toucans umbrella birds and other bright shells insects minerals fossils and corals attracting many juvenile visitors.
A four year old asks to stay up till twelve to witness where one day ends and another begins. His mother asks why he wants to stay awake and he replies with a curious remark about the transition from day to night.
Riddle prompts that you must keep after giving it to another. The classic answer is your word, meaning a promise or pledge you honor even after speaking it.
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