Royal couple marks silver wedding anniversary globally
The Duke and Duchess of Aosta celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today. Mystic Circle gathering in Port of Ore ends, and thousands attend Duluth for the national Sangerfest of the Union Norwegian Singers of America. Democratic convention activities in San Francisco begin with a National Committee meeting. Yale Harvard boat races occur on the Thames at New London. Nova Scotia Steel Coal shareholders meet to discuss a proposed consolidation with a new British Empire Steel Corporation.
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Union Orwegian Singers of America
Francisco
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New London
Getting Over The Bunkers a Lesson in Golf and Life
Epictetus like essay argues that difficulties act as bunkers that shape progress. Overcoming obstacles builds mental discipline, with golf serving as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges and focusing effort on what remains to be done.
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Epictetus
Anniversary of Lead Kindly Light composer Cardinal Newman
A late piece recalls Cardinal Newman eighty five years after his hymn Lead Kindly Light was written aboard a ship in the Mediterranean. The arc from inspiration to sainthood is sketched as he left the sea illness and eventually rose to prominence in the Oxford Movement and later became a Cardinal.
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Cardi Newman
Mediterranean
Newman
Eng
Church of Rome
Golfer Jamie Hazzard Delivers Ho Hum Hole by Hole Report
In a humorous local vignette Jamie Hazzard plays the ninth hole three times and spends the day tormenting hearers with each shot. Keene notes the banter as others groan at the tedious descriptions and the crowd tires of the endless tale.
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Jamie Hazzard
Keene
Houston
Hamlin’s Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Pills Ad Blues
An old advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a safe first treatment for wounds and skin injuries with claims of quick pain relief and infection prevention. It promotes Wizard Liver Pills as a remedy for constipation and headaches, priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
This Date in History Recaps Notable Births Deaths and Events
A list of historical anniversaries including Aaron Kutehel a New Jersey senator who died in Hanover WNJ born 1744, Lucy Webb Hayes born in Chillicothe 1831 died in Fremont Ohio, and other events from 1820 to 1897 such as Prussia occupying Karlsruhe and the North German Confederation constitution.
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Aaron Kutehel
United States
New Jersey
Hanover
WN. J
Carlrruhe
Grand Duchy of Baden
Isabelle Hl
Lucy Webb Hayes
President Hayes
Fremont ,O
Chillicothe, O
Owen emerges as Oklahoma’s senior senator and Democratic delegate
Robert L. Owen, Oklahoma’s senior senator, is tipped as a supporter for the Democratic presidential nomination by the Oklahoma delegation at the San Francisco convention. A Washington and Lee University graduate born in Virginia, he taught in Indian schools, studied law, advised Indians, served as Governor’s agent, and led litigation for the Five Civilized Tribes. He helped shape Oklahoma’s first constitution and since 1907 has been noted for his role in financial legislation in the U S Senate.
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Robert L. Owen
San Francisco
Oklahoma
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Indian Territory
Washington
State of
United States Senate
Attack on United States Troops at Romanovka
A force of several hundred Bolsheviks attacked sleeping United States troops at Romanovka in Siberia. The raid left 19 dead and 27 wounded among the American soldiers.
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United States
Romanovka
Siberia
Birthday listings of notable figures on this date
John Dillon Irish Nationalist leader born in Ireland 69 years ago. Le Baron B Golt US senator from Rhode Island born Dedham Massachusetts 74 years ago. Bishop William A Quayle Methodist Episcopal Church born Parkville Missouri 60 years ago. William H Williams president of Wabash Railway born Athens Ohio 46 years ago. Dorothy Bernard American film actress born Port Elizabeth Cape Colony 30 years ago.
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John Dillon
Ireland
le Baron B. Golt
United States
Rhode Island
Dedham
Mase
William A. Quayle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Parkville
William H. Williams
Wabash Railway Company
Athens
Dorothy Bernard
Port Elizabeth
Cape Colony
Conventions Opening Today Across Nation
In Asheville North Carolina the Cotton Manufacturers Association of North Carolina begins meetings. The Detroit Michigan State Bar Association also opens. Porterville California hosts a California Plant convention with proceedings set to start.
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Asheville, N. C
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of North Carolina
Detroit
Michigan State Bar Association
Pathological Congress in Texas and Iowa Groups
Fort Worth Texas hosts a conference by the Texas Division of United Confederate Veterans while Cedar Rapids Iowa gathers Christian Endeavor Societies of Iowa for a regional meeting.
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Pathological Congress
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Division of United Confederate Veterans
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Iowa
Racing Opens Meetings Across Hamilton Latonia Aqueduct Yale Harford
Racing begins at the Hamilton Jockey Club in Hamilton Ontario the Kentucky Association at Latonia Kentucky and the Queens County Jockey Club at Aqueduct New York. Rowing features the annual Yale Harvard regatta at New London Connecticut. New Hampshire hosts the state trap shooting tournament at Portsmouth.
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Ont
Kentucky Association
Latonia
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct
L. J
New London
Conn
New Hampshire
Portamouth
Ruth Holds Longest Hit Records in AL Parks
Babe Ruth also set record long hits at several American League parks, adding to his home-run championship.
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Babe” Ruth
Brooklyn Robins Rally For Sliding .200 Hitters
Hi Myers stands as the only regular hitting in the .200 class and Brooklyn must improvise to stay close to the top. The team uses clever plays and steady defense to offset limited hitting power.
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Hi Myers
Brooklyn Robins
Scouting Report Points to Tigers Minor League Prospects
Jack Coombs scouts promising minor leaguers to boost the Detroit Tigers. Philadelphia clubs Athletics and Phillies finished last season, while the St. Louis Cardinals perform better on the road. The new National League club plays stronger away than at home than the Rickey era squad.
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Jack Coombs
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia
Athletics
Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Veteran Jake Daubert Sparks Reds in Stellar Batter's Show
Veteran first baseman Jake Daubert leads the Reds with a commanding at bat display and all around star performance that rivals the best young players in the league. Daubert's timely hits and defensive plays highlight the team's early season form and veteran leadership.
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Jake Daubert
Reds
Ruth Continues Home Run Pace in Yankee Battle With Meusel
Babe Ruth keeps blasting homers as the Yankees see a tight chase with Meusel trailing by about 50 points in their batting averages amid the pennant race.
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Babe” Ruth
Meusel
Minneapolis Inventor Unveils Adjustable Road Scraper
A Minneapolis inventor introduces an adjustable road scraper designed to perform as effectively as a snow plow.
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Minneapolis
Batting averages show 42 players hitting .300 this season
Reported figures indicate a strong hitting era with at least 42 players achieving a .300 or better batting average this season. The list underscores consistent offensive depth across teams and leagues.
Red Sox outbat opponents and lead in fielding mark
The Red Sox have outbatted opponents with a .271 average to .262 and hold a better fielding percentage at .966 against .963 for their foes.
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Red Sox
Sox
Lee Fohl's Role in Recent Team Performance
The article notes Lee Fohl is not entitled to all the credit for the team's recent good work, suggesting other factors or individuals contributed to the improved results.
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Lee Fohl
Browns See St Louis Surge After Ex Cleveland Coach Hire
The St. Louis team has improved notably since the former Cleveland manager became coach, signaling a decisive upturn in play and results for the lineup.
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Browns
St. Louis
Cleveland
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