27 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
1
Baltimore customs officials found ancient and fire paintings concealed beneath the deck of the Italian steamer Aster during a smuggling probe. The crew denies knowledge. experts value a 200 year old unknown work as the rarest. The Italian embassy opens an inquiry to claim the paintings.
Brief, varied information sketching legal, economic, scientific and cultural items. Mentions Persia privat murmurs, German cash registers, scarce goods, early bucket elevator design, Lake Superior copper mines, Oregon cureaum Wark, Northwestern University housing for married students, O Henry, moonrise stars, 1922 moonshine deaths, Porto Rico trade, Boston bee colony, French photography rate, Meath masks Egypt, laundry dye without starch.
Scout William Trimble of Troop 25 Bellmore Long Island earned praise for rescuing two boys from a capsized sailboat in gale conditions on Lake Champlain. He and Louis Grinnell from the Citizens Military Training Camp aided a third boy, while Charles Stone of Plattsboro helped reach shore. Stone led a rowboat through the rain to recover the remaining youth as Trimble steered the others to safety.
A report notes that Bhopal in Central India enforces prohibition effectively. Nawab Begum Sultan Jahan declares her subjects have improved morally and materially under the dry regime. The begum, depicted in the article, is shown descended from a lineage reference.
Secretary Christian's note to James E. West dated August 1, just before President Harding's death, commends the Boy Scouts of America for re electing him honorary president. It cites Harding's pledge ceremony at Woodland Park Seattle before about 30 000 boys and his belief in scouting's value.
Scout Severn of Elkton North Dakota acted quickly when a boat pulled away from the pier. He leaped into 15 feet of water and rescued Mrs Parker Ford from drowning, bringing her safely to shore.
The text warns about ivy and oak poison and suggests a boric acid home remedy. It also cautions against toxic shrubs like sumac. A London waiter joke follows about a delayed kitchen clock and a hungry patron.
A brief dialogue exchange reveals a quarrel over extravagance and jealousy between Tinbhy and Witey, with lines about happiness tied to perceived beauty. The fragment suggests a melodramatic tone and evolving tension.
Scouts from Los Angeles join thousands of civic leaders under the International Narcotics Education association to launch a worldwide drive against narcotics with a march and church and school partnerships. The piece notes the production steps in jar caps and related items by an automatic rolling machine.
The passage notes young mocking birds taken from nests become tame captives and can live for many years. It highlights easy taming and potential improvement with careful training and handling.
Six hits in a single game have been achieved by several stars. Brower of Cleveland did it against Washington recently, joining Mike Donlin, Williams of Baltimore Orioles, Danny Murphy of the Athletics, Harvey of the old Cleveland, Bobby Veach of the Tigers, and Billy Nance of a former Detroit club with Veach sending the feat in 1920 in a 12 inning contest.
Tony Kaufmann, a twenty one year old pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, is poised to become the greatest pitcher in the majors. He credits Grover Alesander of the Cubs with teaching him the angles of the slabbing business and shaping his early success.
A major league baserunner who stole second was harshly criticized by teammates after a wind slowed him briefly, allowing a perfect throw to beat him to the bag. The incident illustrates the subtle physics involved in baseball and how even a fraction of a second can decide a play.
In a shop behind his home at 114 Beecher Street Syracuse New York Joseph G Kren makes baseball bats for major league stars Babe Ruth Heinie Groh Rogers Hornsby Irish and Bob Muesel Curtis Walker and other noted sluggers of the national game.
Ross Young, Giants outfielder, consistently drives team victories with his hitting. When he performs, the Giants dominate. when he struggles, their results dip. The piece suggests he and teammates like Max Carey deserve better press recognition.
In Labor Day action of 1991 Norman Etberfeld planned for Detroit and recorded 42 assists in the second game of a doubleheader. No other shortstop has achieved that many assists in a single game since. The Hall of Famer known as the Kid holds the record for 23 seasons.
Howard Ehmke, a southpaw, benefits from a change of scene after moving from Detroit to Boston. He lacks flash but has delivered solid work, proving himself a strong pitcher in the American League and impressing observers with his improvement.
A wide survey notes trades signings and reorganizations across teams including Detroit Boston Philadelphia and Chicago Oakland and San Francisco. It mentions manager Dan Howley Torfl Toronto Leafs and Connie Mack acquisitions from the Sally League plus college and minor league moves and a new Minnesota stadium. Willard hints at retirement while other stars move between leagues on various waivers and contracts.
Bill Dineen, ex ace pitcher and now American League umpire, argues that pitching is easier today due to the lively ball. He notes batters swing freely for extra bases, with few lead off men waiting, and cites Tobin and Jamieson as nuisance hitters who bunt and drag. He stresses overhand control and keeping pitches in the hole as key factors.
Chicago baseball fans contributed funds to the U S treasury totaling 124000, announced by Mrs Mabel G Reinecke, collector of internal revenue. Tax receipts from admissions to large league games reached 740.48 for National League and 276.96 for American League games in this district. Semi professional game admissions are not included.
Wool Wid Matthews, a young outfielder for Connie Mack's rejuvenated Athletics, earns the nickname Sparkplug and wins popularity and success for the team.
A roundup of sport curios and records lists boxing figures Johnny Dundee Benny Leonard Gene Tunney and Jeanne LaMar as leading names. It notes golf courses and participation in municipal play, pole vault world records, and track marks. Johnstown plans a boxing arena at Ideal Park near the beach and amusement zone.
A Bavarian hotel guest found the table linen to be paper rather than fabric prompting humorous exchange about tea or coffee. London Answers records the odd observation as a light entertainment item.
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