International League seeks major status as baseball fight grows
The national baseball commission opened a special meeting at the Waldorf Astoria to consider lifting the draft rule and classify the International League club owned by Jack Dunn as a major league. John Tener Ban Johnson and Garry Herrmann attended as the three commission members. Reports say Dunn may move his club to Richmond if denied. Barrow and IL officials were granted a hearing during the session.
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International News Service
New York
National Baseball Commission
Waldorf Astoria
Jack Dunn
Balimore International League
John K. Tener
National League
Ban Johnson
American League
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
Dunn
Richmond
International League
Chicago
Edward Barrow
Barrow
New Major League Formation May Create Third Circuit
President Barrow announced after a two hour meeting that within two weeks a third major league will form. It will combine four top International League clubs with four top American Association clubs, while eight others form a Class AA minor league. Cities and exact teams undecided. It could deal a blow to the Federal League.
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New York
Edward G. Barrow
International League
National Commission
American Association
Mr. Barrows
Barrow
Fake death telegram shocks Harlem wife in Pa.
In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania a telegram stated Husband dead and asking what to do with the body sent to Mrs Thomas Geddes of Harlem. Police traced the hoax to Geddes who confessed after admission. He was arrested and sent to Harlem. Daley cleared.
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Bethlehem
Thomas Geddes
Harlem
New York
Lehigh ‘Coke
Here
Thomas Brins
Geddes
Thomas Daley
Daley
Not Guilty of Larceny in Commonwealth Case
The jury found Mrs. Peter Maz aski not guilty of larceny in a case alleging she kept rent money. The landlord testified she had given a twenty dollar bill and a one dollar bill by mistake when paying fourteen dollars rent. he claimed she refused to return the extra.
Mission Worker at Gospel Tabernacle Prompts Large Crowd
The Rev. Morris Ruben of Pittsburg Jewish mission worker will speak at the Gospel Tabernacle of the Christian and Missionary Alliance this evening. His reputation is expected to draw a sizable audience to the event.
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Morris Ruben
Pittsburg
Gospel Tabernacle
the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Marriage Licenses and Visit Notes From New Castle
Yoseph Smith dies V Campbell Joseph Love is home from Kentucky for a visit to his father Leyve and family of Pine Ridge.
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New Castle
Yoseph Smith Die V. Campbell Ee
Joseph ‘Love
Louis- Ky
Leyve
Pine
Denies Ambition for Root Senate Seat
Berlin cablegram reports James W. Gerard American ambassador to Germany denying any plans to run for the Democratic nomination for U S senator from New York. He states he is not a candidate unless drafted by President Wilson, despite speculation he might seek Root’s seat.
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New York
Berlin
James W. Gerard
Germany
United States
Wilson
Elihu Root
United States Senate
Rulers Talk By Wireless As Wilson and Kaiser Exchange Messages
The June 19 1914 wireless exchanges between President Wilson and German Emperor William II praise the Tucker-ton New Jersey radio station opening. Wilson extends greetings and wishes closer US Germany ties while William II thanks for the greeting and notes mutual friendship.
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Washington
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White House
Wilson
William of
Germany
Tuckerton
N. J
William II
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Eilvese
Washington, D. C
America
Naturalization in County Courts Offer to Ease Backlog
The article notes stricter naturalization scrutiny since law changes causing delays. Philadelphia judges propose resuming sessions in common pleas courts to clear a long waiting list of about eleven thousand potential citizens in the eastern district of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
United States Court
Common Pleas Court
United States Courts
Board of Judges
Philadelphia
Woods House Rented by Railroad Foreman
Mr. Frank Harmon of the P. & L. E railroad force has rented the Woods property at 415 Neshannock Avenue and will occupy it immediately. The lease was arranged through Clare P. DuShane.
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Frank Harmon
P. & L. E, Railroad Force
Neshannock Avenue
Clare P. du- Shane
Barris Held For Court On Aggravated Assault Charge
Clark Barris was held for September court on aggravated assault and battery after a hearing in Alderman J Lee Coopers office. Raffalo Moone preferred the charge. The defendant is out on bail.
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Clark Barris
J. Lee Cooper
Raffalo Moone
Are You There Greeting Spreads in England Returned
Boston residents in England adopt the inquiry Are you there as a telephone greeting. The other party may reply no signaling a casual exchange reported by the Pillsburg Gazette-Times.
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England
Pillsburg Gazette-Times
Foster's Weather Prognostication June 20 1914
Weather bulletin forecasts disturbance crossing continent June 21 to 25 bringing drought south of latitude 40 and increased rainfall in Canada. A second storm wave will threaten July 2 to 6 with severe storms and shifting conditions, urging caution for crops and activities.
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W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Canada
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Worry and Courage in Life's Hidden Dangers
The text contrasts bravery on the battlefield with bravery facing everyday risks and illness. It warns that ordinary life's anxieties are hardest to overcome and notes a surge of literature advising calm under stress and to avoid unnecessary worry. It argues presence of mind in sudden danger is rarely explained despite popular beliefs.
Arcturus Shines Bright Overhead Each Evening
A reader note describes Arcturus as a brilliant reddish star visible around 9 pm. It spans 6,000,000 miles in diameter and lies about 950 trillion miles away, moving at 30 to 40 miles per second. The piece muses on humility and perspective, suggesting contemplation of the cosmos to calm worries.
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Arcturus
Their Brand of Pride
A dialogue exchange compares a self made millionaire to a home made dress, as a friend remarks that his family should be proud. The grim reply notes the fragile pride of his women folk, highlighting social critique of wealth and status.
Sentiment Diminished in Mr Meekton's Talk of Job Offer
Henrietta Meekton questions a partner's earlier remark about a non financial role, noting the lack of pecuniary reward and Phage authority. The exchange reflects strain over career offers and personal sentiment in Washington.
Balloon and Aeroplane Collision Claims Many Lives
A balloon and a dirigible collided near Vienna with the Parseval gas bag punctured and both aircraft falling. An officer named Captain Houseworth led the Austrian aircrew and multiple personnel perished. The disaster follows a string of aviation fatalities listed for 1914 across several nations.
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Fissamend
Koenigsburg
Slutz
Farman
T. H. Selfridge
U. S. Army
Vienna
Hendon
Bourges
Post
S. A
San Diego
Cal
Lieut. McCurdy
Pensacola
Fla
Damascus
Lyons
France
Salisbury
Rheims
Utica
N. Y
Stettin
Aldershot
North All
Mrs Catherine Earl to be moved to Home street home
Mrs Catherine Earl of Cuyahoga Falls who recently suffered a stroke will be brought to the home of Mrs Harry Steiner on Home street in the near future.
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Catherine Earl
Cuyahoga Falls
Harry Steiner
Home Street
Clue in Slaying Case Emerge Near Mohawk River
In Schenectady New York Claud Hanlon reporter describes a man with a burlap bag who rowed from shore on May 29. Coroner Jackson suspects poisoning and chemical analysis of organs while detectives study dismembered torso clues to identify the victim.
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International News Service
Schnectady
N. Y
Mohawk
Claud Hanlon
Jackson
Hanlon
Boy Injured After Collision With Automobile on North Street
A boy named Rigby from East Street was severely injured last night in a collision with a car. He was transported home by the automobile involved, and witnesses believe the injuries are not serious.
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North Street
Rigby
East Street
Quarterly Meeting Services at Wesleyan Methodist Church
The Wesleyan Methodist church holds its quarterly meeting tomorrow with Rev. P. B. Campbell as officiant. Campbell preaches at 11 am and leads communion afterward, then again at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
P. B. Campbell
Campbell
Three Divorces Granted by Judge Porter
Judge Porter handed down three divorces today. Jos R Martin was granted from Stella Martin for adultery, Jos E Owrey from Nora J Owrey for adultery, and Perry Frampton from Blanche M Frampton for desertion.
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Porter
Jos. R. Martin
Stella Martin
Jos. E. Owrey
Nora J. Owrey
Perry Frampton
Blanche M. Frampton
Entered Plea In Booze Case
Mary Farella, charged with selling liquor without a license, entered a plea of nolo contendere today. She will be sentenced later.
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Mary Farella
Boyd Elected Democratic Chairman In Princeton Vote
The Princeton Democratic Committee chose J H Boyd as chairman over rivals Garnet Blake and J G Cobbler. John G Cobbler won the treasurer post as Ellwood City nominee, with John M Butz securing secretary. New rules aligned with the state primary law were adopted.
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Good
Democratic Party
W. E. Porter
Ranney
Harry Wood
J. M. Butz
J. D. Long
Garnet Blake
Wilmington Township
R. L. Hildebrand
J. G. Cobbler
Ellwood City
L. M. Uber
Quarterly Meeting at Coaltown Church
Coaltown Free Methodist church hosts a quarterly meeting led by Pastor Paul S. Barnes with Rev. G A Garret preaching. Sunday school begins 9 30 a m love feast at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 745 p m with the public invited.
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Coaltown Free
Attends Funeral of Judge Kennedy in Pittsburg
Attorney Thomas W. Dickey traveled to Pittsburg to attend the funeral of his uncle, the late Hon. John M. Kennedy, who served on the Allegheny County bench for thirty years.
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Thomas W. Dickey
Pittsburg
John M. Kennedy
Allegheny County
Suspect Boys Held After Burglary Attempt at East Washington Store
Last night a window was broken at Ryan and Walter on East Washington Street and an attempted burglary was believed to have occurred. Police suspect local boys in the incident.
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Ryan and
Walter
East Washington Street
Boy Struck by Auto Truck Near Pennsylvania Crossing
Eight year old John Micco of Mercer Street was struck by an automobile driven by John Warner of Croton Avenue near the South Mill Street crossing last night. The boy was not seriously hurt and the car was traveling slowly at the time of the accident.
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John Micco
Mercer Street
John Warner
Croton Avenue
Pennsylvania Crossing
South Mill Street
Notorious burglar and killer linked to Grand Rapids raids
Woppon Lawrence confessed to complicity in the Thompson jewelry store robbery and a triple murder in Grand Rapids after his arrest in Boston. He and partner Lawrence Robinson planned the heist, held clerks at bay, and fled by boat to Chicago, learning of the victims' deaths from a newspaper.
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International News Service
Grand Rapids
Mich
Boston
Lawrence Robinson
Norton
Woppon Lawrence
Thompson
Lawrence
Robinson
Thomsoon
J. J. Thompson
Robison
Chicago
Thomas P. Norton
George Spencer
Beau Brummell
Ferncroft Inn
United States
W. H. Lawre
Grand Rapial Mich
The Sailor Whom England Feared Portrays John Paul Jones
A new volume by M. MacDermot Crawford highlights John Paul Jones as a formidable boxer and agile commander. The commodore is depicted as short and strong with exceptional left and right handed skill, swift strikes, and a panther like grace that warned opponents to keep distance.
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John Paul Jones
M. MacDermot Crawford
England
How Mrs Catt Plans to Persuade NY Politicians
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt explains a step by step strategy to win over wily New York politicians. She favors mailed cards with clipped points followed by leaflets and a personal interview to avoid provoking resistance and to encourage changing minds on suffrage.
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New York
Carrie Chapman Catt
Enormous Strength of Shrapnel Described by American Machinist
The American Machinist explains shrapnel as a flying cannon that shoots its charge in flight or on contact. It lists a speed of 500000 feet per second, powder pressure between 30000 and 35000 psi, bursting charge pressure of 20000 to 25000 psi, case metal tensile strength at 135000 psi and elastic limit at 110900 psi.
Men Who Take More Than They Give Warnive
Quote reflects skepticism about those who promise fair exchange but habitually take more than they offer, highlighting a bias toward self interest in interactions.
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