Washington probes who knew about rail rate injunction
Washington officials keep silent as stock traders place large bets after word leaked that the government planned to halt railroad rate increases. Attorney General Wickersham met President Taft but could not say when a formal statement would come. Wall Street activity surged from market open as someone apparently had advance knowledge.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Wall Street
Wickersham
Department of Justice
New York
Taft
White House
Missourian shoots at flying machine in cross country flight
JOPLIN Mo June 2 Charles Willard faces life endangerment as an unknown man fires at his Curtiss aeroplane. A bullet breaks the propeller but Willard makes a safe landing then with J C Mars assists, new propeller fitted and both return to Joplin.
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Joplin
Charles Willard
J. C. Mars
Willard
Mayor Refuses Evidence in Kohler Trial
The Kohler trial before the civil service commission resumed as Mayor Baehr and acting Chief Schmunk refused to assign officers to gather evidence. Prosecutors urged police involvement to uncover misconduct and the alleged coercive scheme.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
Civil Service Commission
Baehr
Schmunk
Kohler
Insurgents Plan New York Welcome for Roosevelt
Wisconsin Representative Cary reports plans for a house insurgent delegation to greet Col. Roosevelt in New York. They may assemble at the dock if the house does not appoint a greeting committee.
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Washington, D. C
House
New York
Col
Roosevelt
Cary
Wisconsin
Yale Beats Holy Cross In College Game
In a brisk college contest Yale defeats Holy Cross as fans react to a standout moment when a new girl in town stirs local interest. The game and social scene highlight the town’s attention on the match and newcomer.
Charred Foot of Girl Found at St Johns Church
At St Johns church in Louisville a charred right foot of Alma Kellner and fragments of clothing were found among ashes near the furnace. Bloodstained undershirt and stocking piece were located under the steps to the belfry. Quick lime purchased before Christmas is noted. No clue to Wendling. he was seen in Louisville after January 1 and drew $100 from the Louisville National Banking Co. on January 14.
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Louisville
St. Johns Church
Alma Kellner
Almawore
Wendling
Kellner
Louisville National Banking Company
Church federation seeks to halt Jeffries Johnson bout
San Francisco July 4 fight may be blocked by church figures. Attorney J E White for the federation announced plans to try stopping the Jeffries Johnson clash once it begins.
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San Francisco
Cal
Church Federation
J. E. White
Federation
Gotch Retires After Thrilling World Title Win Over Zbyszko
Frank Gotch defeats Stanislaus Zbyszko in two straight falls at the Coliseum earning $23,000 of a $25,000 purse and declares retirement from wrestling. He plans to help Jim Jeffries train for Johnson, then return to a simple Iowa farm life while Zbyszko heads back to Poland after a tough bout.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Stanislaus Zvyszko
Coliseum
Iowa
Jim Jeffries
Jack” Johnson
Rowardennan
Gotch
Ife
Zbyszko
Poland
United States
Zoyszko
Jeffries
Europe
Iion
Harms Traded from La Crosse to Aurora for Jacobson
Racine Wisconsin reports a deal sending Jerry Harms formerly of La Crosse to Aurora in exchange for pitcher Jacobson who played with Freeport last season but did not report this year after Aurora secured the franchise. Rumor links Duke Flynn, another former La Crosse player, to Aurora.
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Racine, Wis
Jerry Harms
la Crosse
Aurora
Jacobson
Feeport
Duke Flynn
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
American Association games include Indianapolis 5 Milwaukee 2 and Louisville 8 Minneapolis 4. St Paul 9 Columbus 1. Kansas City toledo rain. American League games Philadelphia Detroit rain. Washington Cleveland rain. National League Chicago 5 Boston 1. St Louis 10 Philadelphia 5. Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 1. New York 5 Cincinnati 2. Wisconsin league Oshkosh 3 Appleton 2. Fond du Lac 3 Green Bay 0. Rockford 11 Racine 1. Madison 12 Aurora 4.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Toledo Oe
Columbus
Eoreeer
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Eee
Renee
Louisville
Milwaukee American League
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
W.S. League
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Oshkosh
Racine Eee Ewer Eee
Rockford
Ee Ee
Madison
Green Bay
Aurora Teint
American Association
Milwaukee
Racine
Aurora
Toledo
Minneapollis
American League
National League
W.I. League
Fond du Lac
Appleton
Schedules for 1930s Midwest Rivalries
A list of matchups includes Milwaukee at Indianapolis, Kansas City at Toledo, Minneapolis at Louisville, St. Paul at Columbus, Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Green Bay at Fond du Lac, Oshkosh at Appleton, Racine at Rockford, Aurora at Madison. The pairings show cross‑league travel and regional interest.
Timely Swatting Beats the Brewers in Indianapolis
June 2 1920s report notes Big Bill Schardt pitched six innings for Wilbur Wright and Carr's men scored five runs before the ship could be anchored, winning 5 to 2 over Milwaukee. Batteries Graham Higgins Lemmon Schardt Marshall. Also Louisville beat Minneapolis 8 to 4 with Dawson homering.
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Brewers
Indianapolis
Ind
Bill Schardt
Wilbur Wright
Carr
R. H. E. Indianapolis
Wilwaukee
Graham and Higgins
Lemmon
Schardt
Marshall
Louisville
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & To
Dawson
R.H. EB
Slagle
Peitz
Tannehill
Smith
I League Davenport Triumphs Over Springfield
Davenport earns a 3 2 victory over Springfield while Bloomington zeros Danville 0. Waterloo defeats Danville 2 1 in the same set of results.
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Davenport
Springfield
Dubuque
Bloomington
Waterloo
Danville
Chicago Beats Boston 5 to 1 in Easy Win
Chicago defeated Boston 5 to 1 as the Cubs held off late Boston hits. Kling, Brown, Ferguson starred on the mound for Chicago while Boston managed only a late-inning score.
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Chicago
Boston
Mass
Cubs
Kling
Brown
Ferguson
St. Louis
Philad
Philadelphia
Phi
Flaherty, Moren
Moran
H Don
Sallee
Phelps
New York
Cincinna
Cincinnati Reds
Matty
Giants
Cincinnati
Anderson
Rowgy
McLean
Mathewson
Gyham
Sparta vs La Crosse Highs Fast League Park Showdown
Sparta and La Crosse high schools prepare for a fast baseball clash at League Park next Saturday. The Spartans seek revenge after a lone earlier win, while La Crosse aims to extend its strong form. The teams share a heated rivalry as Ray Hundredmark is expected to pitch for Sparta.
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Sparta
la Cn
Saturna
League Park
Spartans
le Crosse
la Gim
Dat
Ray
Hundredmark
Purses Offered For St Louis to Kansas City Flight
In St Louis the immigration chief John Curran offered a purse for a plane flight from St Louis to Kansas City. Louis Star added 100 dollars and Hadley matched a similar amount. The flight is about 285 miles and expected to include stops through Albany Jefferson City Marshall and other cities. The flight aims to be completed within 18 hours.
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ST. Louis
John H. Curran
Immigration
Ward
Louis Star
Sioner Curran
Hadley
St. Kansas City
Mona
Curtiss
Albany
Nest
Washington
Jefferson City
Marshall
Ant Hill
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Schiller
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Holy Cross
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Farmer
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Phillies
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