Congress to probe baseball trust over Cobb salary dispute
Lawmakers consider a full inquiry into organized baseball as Representative Gallagher labels the sport a trust and seeks to investigate the national commission and contract system. August Herrmann defends the game, saying nothing hidden and urging scrutiny to benefit players owners and fans.
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Aseball
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Cobb
Congress
Altleged “Baseball Trust
Hardwick
Georgia
House of Representatives
Representative Gallagher
Ilinois
National Commission
Baseball Trust
American Press Association
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Baseball
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Gallacher
Dlavers
Elf
Congressmen Debate Benches Over Desks In House
Washington report details the shift to bench seating in the House of Representatives to save space amid growing membership. Members complain the benches hinder note taking and paper management while desks were removed to expand room. The debate centers on efficiency, temptations, and whether benches will remain through the current session.
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House
House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Rushing Work On Big Panama Pacific Exposition
San Francisco accelerates preparations for the Panama Pacific International Exposition opening February 20 1915. Contracts require complete exhibit palaces by June 25 1914 and occupancy for all displays. total spending is projected near 57 million with peak construction ahead as workers increase then taper.
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San Francisco
Manuel deposed king Manuel engaged to German princess
The ex king of Portugal Manuel is betrothed to Princess Augustina Victoria of Hohenzollern. Engagement formalized at Sigmaringen castle. Manuel, born 1885 near Villavicosa, rose to throne in 1908 after Lisbon assassination. His downfall tied to republican wave, not personal liaisons. The Augustina Victoria full name is Augustina Victoria Wilhelmina Antoninette Mathilde Ludwiga Josephine Maria Elizabeth.
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Manuel
Portugal
Augustina Victoria
Hohenzollern
William of
Sigmaringen Castle
Augustina
Villavicosa
Carlos
Luis Felipe
Lisbon
Ois
Moscow
Vialceva
Russia
Wood Norton
Evesham
England
Duke of
Orleans
Wilhelmina Antoinette Mathilde Ludwiga
Josephine Maria Elizabeth
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Kennewick’s Printers
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