Cobb Struck at Spectator Sparks Baseball Crisis
Philadelphia and Cincinnati dispatches detail a heated flap over Ty Cobb suspension actions after an on-field assault on a spectator. Johnson supports investigation, while Detroit managers threaten strike or barnstorming. Philadelphia scouts consider semi pros to fill lineup as deadline looms. Georgia lawmakers laud Cobb, urging reinstatement amid national debate.
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Jensz
Detroit
Cobb
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Rooter
Bell Park
Tam
Philadelphia
Ty" Cobb
Ban Johnson
Hugh Jennings
Jersey City
Jennings
New York
Connie Mack
Pete
Weene
General Strike At Chicago Throws Freight Haulers Into Turmoil
An eight hour strike by freight haulers was urged at a meeting in Chicago led by President FJ Pironery of the International Brotherhood. Officials say movement of merchandise is hampered, about 60 workers quit. managers report nearly all positions filled. Railways report two remaining routes handling storage carrier tasks.
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Rads
Mumber
Applications for higher pensions filed in Madison
One hundred applications for pension increases were signed by Prevudent att las on Saturday. The documents were submitted to Pension Agent M. J. Rawson this week. The increases date from the date of Ming after application.
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Madison
Wis
Attlas
M. J. Rawson
Roosevelt Attacks Taft From Marion Freight Car
Colonel Roosevelt spoke from a freight car after the platform collapsed at Marion Ohio. He denounced Taft as damaging farmers and workers and warned Taft could not understand his tariff proposition. Roosevelt toured Ohio with stops in Delaware Manefield Akron and Cleveland as La Follette and Harmon campaigned nearby.
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Roosevelt
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Taft
Columbus
Delaware
Manefield
Akron
Greveland
Yoo
Judson Harmon
Dela~ Wnare
Robert M. la Follette
Bowling Green
Tren
Wisconsin
Lwa Li
Follette
Girlington
War
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Twenty-ffth Infantry
Garrington
Walt
Wasrington
Oliver
Washington
Ranservent
Poraito Rico
Ransevelt
Debs and Seidel Nominates Ticket at National Convention
Indianapolls May 18 Delegates face a heavy final day after selecting E V Debs and Emil Seidel to lead the ticket. The remaining constitution reports should pass quickly as the party endorses nonviolence and rejects violence as a working class weapon.
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Associated Press
Indianapolls
Tnd
Eigligt
E. V. Debs
Emil Seidel T
Carney Lumber mill destroyed by fire at Owens Sound
Marinette Wis May 18 The saw mill of Carney Lumber company at Owens Sound Ontario was totally destroyed by fire with a loss of 142000 and 100000 insured. Five million feet of lumber warehouse tram and offices were saved. Origin of fire unknown and rebuilding decision pending.
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Marinette
Wis
Carney Lumber Company
Owens Sound
Ont
Canada
Carney
Texas concert index and park launch headline
An index notes today’s Texas concert events in the park and related schedules. It mentions venue announcements and school and church notices, with early evening theater and story time items.
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Texas
Badger Cities
Yalemnute House
W. N. McIver
Methodists Conference Progress and Bishop Contention
Minneapolis May 18 The Methodist Episcopal Church general conference in session in this city advances with rapid business. The episcopacy committee reports on retirements and new bishops, naming eight for election and noting possible candidates like Dr. Plantz and Dr. Henderson. The conference also honors Dr. Leonard and discerns future leadership for missionary and other church societies amid debates on policy and succession.
Miners Vote to Return to Work After Strike
Witkensbarre Pa May 18 The anthracite miners convention ratified the agreement reached by four subcommittees of miners and operators. miners will go back to work after seven weeks of idleness. The result was announced amid cheering. The vote ended a five day debate and immediate action to sign the new pact by the miners subcommittees and operators.
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Associated Press
Witkensbarre
Fernoon
Darrow Jury Incomplete After Early Challenge
Los Angeles May 1 The Darrow trial saw a momentary shift as District Attorney Fredericks gained permission to reexamine seven sworn jurors for bribery links. One juror, M A Cravath, stated he would vote for Debs over Roosevelt and rated Job Harriman as one of the two greatest men, with La Follette as Harriman’s peer. Ten jurors remained in the box when adjournment ended the week.
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Los Angeles
Cob
Fredericks
Darrow
Tiref Gounusel
McNamaras
M. A. Cravath
Debs
Roosevelt
Job Harriman
la Follette
Harriman
Cravath
Lawrence Defeats Oshkosh High in morning baseball
A Appleton report notes Oshkosh High School fell to Lawrence College 5 to 2. The collegians benefited from outfield errors by Oshkosh. Key moments included strong hitting by Kien and Tascher and solid pitching from Holmes.
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Appleton
Oshkosh
Lawrence College
Resport
Collegians
Murder Near Maple Grove in Manitowoc Wisconsin
John Rolland, a Franklin town farmer, is held on a murder charge after a fatal attack at John Rades farm two miles from Maple Grove. The incident followed an assault on an elderly woman, with Rolland allegedly repeating the attack before the crime.
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Manitowoc
Wis
John Rolland
Franklin
John Rades
Rades
Maple Grove
Raes
Rolland
Plans Pushed for Big Republican Convention
Lafayette Gleason of New York was rejected as temporary secretary by the sub committees on arrangements. William F. Stone of Maryland was chosen sergeant at arms and Milton W. Blumenberg named official stenographer. The committee opened at the Congress hotel with plans to select a temporary chairman and finalize seating and ticket distribution for the upcoming national convention.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Republican National Committee
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York
Willam F. Stone
Maryland
Mon W. Blumenberg
National Republcan Committee
Harry & New
Congress Hotel
Arthur L. Vorys
Onto
Tehhu' Root
Charles W. Fairbanks
Deneen
Ilinois
NEW
Gleason
Anti Dance Vote Winds Through Methodist Conference
Minneapolis May 18 By an 446 to 305 vote delegates to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church rejected the minority report on the discipline paragraph banning dancing and kindred amusements. The majority report was adopted after lengthy parliamentary tactics and mixed layman ministerial voting. The bishops ballot produced no winner with W C Shepard leading at 486, Matt Hughes 362, T G Downes 360, and eighty seven candidates on the slate. Dr Shepard maintained first place with 5 votes, Henderson 336, Luccock 1, as the race for bishops continued in a long session.
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Sesswo
Board of Bishops
Wilk
Sony Bas
Henry W. Warren
Denver
David W. Moore
Crociontt
Thomas B. Neel
New Orleans
Thymas Nicholson
Board of Education
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Tomer
Stunts
Torvignanise Slenary Society
Ir Stunte
Tr. G. Downes
Board of Sunday Schools
W. ©. Shepard
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John Mace Farland
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Sunday School Journal
Munhall
Philadelphia
Frank Mason North
S. Earl Taylor
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Epworth League
Nastin
George H
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Day
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Tlonnaepin Avenue
Bartlong
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Wisconsin
M. J. Tranery
Trenery
China
New Republic of China
Doctor Lowry
Ching
New Republic
Associated Press
Mion
General Conference of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee On State of Church
Ecourt
W. C. Shepard
Matt & Hughes
Pasadena
Cal
T. G. Downes
New York
Sis
Oelock
Dr. Shepard
Tno
Henderson
Five Indians cremated in Boley college fire tragedy
A fire destroyed the Creek and Seminole Indian College at Boley Oklahoma early today killing five students. All victims were under nineteen years old as several hundred Creek and Seminole students and residents gathered at the scene.
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Bby
Picor
Crowder
Okla
Ceatt
Creek and Seminole Indian College
Boley
Long Sleep Refreshes Richeson Before Near-Execution
Clarence V. T. Richeson, convict in the Avis Linnell case, awoke from a long eight hour sleep at the state prison death chamber. He appeared calmer after the night’s hysteria and, after recognizing Dr. Johnson, learned it was near noon. His appetite remained for breakfast and he took little since yesterday.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
State Prison
Richeson
Herbert
Warren Avenue Biehurch
Dr. Johnson
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