Norways coal fields in Spitzbergen raise new hopes
Norway aims to become coal self sufficient from Spitzbergen fields with an annual yield around 200 000 tons rising to 39 099 tons initially, then increasing. 60 860 workers to be employed, shipping and cost constraints loom as Britain imposes coal export duties. Norwegian naval weakness noted amid Allied submarine losses. Sweden handles prisoner exchanges with Russia and Germany amid war concerns. Nobel prizes delayed. Norwegian suffrage figure Gina Krag dies. Christiania population grows. Amundsen polar ship contract awarded.
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Spitzbergen
Curistlania
Juzs
England
Logical Candidate in Urwenn City Election
In Urwenn a mayoral contest shapes up as Squire Cubbies faces a stiff challenge. Locals note the Squire’s long grip on power and his fashion as a talking point, while pundits debate whether he can be defeated.
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Urwenn
Cubbies
eMort
As Others See Us in a Quiet Family Exchange
In a brief, dialogue driven fragment, Lite Elsia and Giamma praise a self made man, naming Uncle George. Uncle George replies affirmatively, while Little Elale questions whether success was earned in darkness. The exchange hints at family dynamics and perceptions of self achievement.
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Elsia
Giamma
Uncle George
Rey
Elale
Rough on Hats
A fragment describes a man returning from some Mécihiy with his hat dented and battered, illustrating a harsh reaction to a fallen hat in a local scene. The text conveys clipped dialogue and a rough, informal tone from a period newspaper fragment.
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Mécihiy
Peculiarities of Big League Sluggers
A historical batting analysis notes that most great sluggers are right handed while elite left handers rely on speed. It cites Cap Arson Wes Ed Delebaniy Wagner Cravath Merkle Hickman and Cobb with others like Luderus and Doyle, through Robinson's coaching, discussing natural advantages of left handed batting for reach and first-base positioning, and argues top stars like LaJoie and Wagner would risk power if switching sides.
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Hecht
Old Cap Arson
Wes Ed Delebaniy
Wagner
Cactus’ Cravath
Anon
Fred Merkle
Giants
Pisco
Hickman
Cobb
Colligs
Baker
Aus
Speeker
Daubert
Luderus
Doyle
Ludercs
Cravath
Lessie
Delebanty
Hal Bard
Wilbert Robinson
Lajoie
Lejoie
Robbi
Lacie
Wagzner
Career of Milton Stock Jobo Milroy Stork with Giants and Phillies
Milroy Stork, born July 1 1855 in Chisago, rose from semi pro clubs in Chicago to the Wisconsin Illinois league. His play drew the Giants, who sent him to Buffalo then Mobil, reaching full major league status by 2014. He became the Giants’ regular third baseman before being traded to the Phillies in the Lobert deal.
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Bancroft
Chisago
Windy City
Giants
Buffelo
Mobil
Beiss
Lobert
Baseball Stars Boost Hopeful Seasons Across Leagues
Joe Bush faces a tough season while Wambsgans shines at short for Indiana. Babe Ruth improves as a pitcher this year and fs resnathan catches most games for his team. Ty Cobb returns to form and Del Pratt struggles for the Browns. The Boston Braves part with Knetzer and back a veteran pitcher George McQuillan. Heine Groh leads third basemen with long-distance hits. Max Flack continues to star for the Cubs. Oakland supporters vow a $4690 purse if Rowdy Fillette’s squad wins the Coast League title.
Nicknames Dont Fit Baseball Teams in Odd Portraits
A humorous list asserts team nicknames misfit realities. It notes Cubs are grown, Indians not savage, Browns not brown, Dodgers dodge cars, Cardinals profane, Yankees diverse, Pirates not thieves, and Reds linked to anarchist slang. The item blends playful caricature with city references and players’ ages.
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Doyle
Kant Barnes
Nariden
Cubs
Joe Tinker
Miner Brown
Frank Schulte
Dodgers
Brooklin
Cardinals
Boston
Bret
Cincinnati
Jack Graney Slugging Leader for Indians This Season
Baseball writer notes Jack Graney left fielder of the Cleveland Indians has become a powerful hitter since Tris Speaker joined the club. The piece argues one man's bat can spark a team's slugging surge and describes Graney as key to the Indians' offensive boost.
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Jack” Graney
Cleveland Indians
Tris Speaker
Graney
Catfish Quip Sparks Old Baseball Feud in St Louis
In a last season game in St Louis umpire Kiem ejected or rebuked players after a string of taunts about catfish and gin with remarks from catcher Kilitzer and jokes about “catfish” and “Great Ash.” The dispute echoed earlier ostracism of athletes who teased Kiem as “Cat.”
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Jack Mier
Kiem
St Louis
Aifiler
Killifer
Philadelphia
Kilitzer
Tobin Popular With Fans In Browns Debut
Tobin, the Browns outfielder, has become a fan favorite in St. Louis after being signed by Fielder Jones. Formerly with the St. Louis Feds, Tobin is described as fast on the bases, hard to strike out, and a solid fielder, expected to be one of the season’s stars.
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Tobin
Browns
St. Louis
St. Louis Feds
Jones
Kelley Named Business Manager for Pittsburgh Club
Peter F Kelley, ex Boston newspaper writer and secretary of the Boston National league club, is appointed business manager of the Pittsburgh club by President Barney Dreyfuss.
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Kelley
Peter F Kelley
Boston
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Pauls Second Missionary Journey Macedonian Call
A historical study notes Paul and Barnabas dispatching a second missionary tour after Antioch, with Luke Silas and Timothy. It highlights the Macedonian call, Lydia's conversion, and the launch of European evangelization, plus Lydia's household baptism and ongoing church support.
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Barnabas
John Mark
Mark
Silas
Luke
Timothy
Asiz
Troes
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Damascus
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Paul Wee
Pallippian
Lydia
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