Tragic Baseball Accident Ends Billy Rossman’s Life
A Chicago date line reports six year old Billy Rossman was killed late today during a game when his brother Diedrich swung at home plate while attempting a double steal. Billy died instantly from a chest injury near his home with a doctor’s verdict stating the blow struck the heart. The piece ends with editorial remarks praising baseball’s practical lessons and contrasts Dr Waite’s testimony with Dr Buert’s on public character.
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Chicago
Billy Rossman
Diedrich
Billy
Billy Sunday
America
Listening In Disclosures Spark Wire Tapping Controversy
A New York investigation reveals police use of wire tapping with telephone company aid to gather evidence. Records show 350 tapping requests granted. concerns grow over misuse and risk to business secrets amid calls for subscriber secrecy and new legislation. Militarily themed comparisons appear in closing remarks.
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New York
State Charities
William Farrell
Mitchel
Burns
Woods
How the French Build Roads by Samuel J. Hill
Samuel J. Hill, son of a railroad magnate, extols French road quality after a motor tour through northern France. He recalls fast speeds of 50 to 55 miles per hour on good surfaces, notes safety for high speeds, and compares French progress to American conditions. The piece also mentions Secretary Reynolds noting limited contests at the Chicago convention, with one major race still uncertain.
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Amuel J. Hill
Belgium
Ill
France
Mr. Hill
Tonneau
Illinois
Boulogne
Folkstone
Hill
New York
Boston
Reynolds
Chicago
Breathing and Memory in School Experiments
A New York City public school experiment led by Principal Felix Arnold used paper plugs in students nostrils to test memory. Results show obstructed breathing reduces verbal memorization by 10 to 30 percent, rising to 50 percent with difficult tasks, hindering concentration and oxygen intake.
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New York City
Felix Arnold
Arnold
Our Schools Funny Tale and Ushers Practice
In Our Schools by Paul West with illustrations by Frank Moser the piece records a humorous school scene about a dog chase at the window and a mock race between Torp Stebbins and Short Leg Milliken. It notes ushers practicing for graduation with students acting as committees and guests. A note mentions a planned game with the Byville Braves led by captain Jim Dolan.
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Paul West
Frank Moser Be
Short Leg
Anny
Thare Winder
Miss Palmer
Economy and Extravagance in a Farmyard Lesson
An old man lectures on thrift integrity and wealth while his son proclaims genius and compulsion. A traveling tailor overruns a farmer with sales talk, only to chase away when the farmer reveals a tomcat instead of Tom. The tale ends with the tailor fleeing as the farmer’s household trick backfires.
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Jenkins
Betty
Clear nasal passages boost memory and learning power
The author argues that blocked nostrils from adenoids dust and poor hygiene hinder memory development. He cites experiments by Mr. Arnold and urges parents to remove obstructions to breathing in children and adults. Clean air improves brain function and overall health.
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Arnold
Jimmy Skunk Tries to Find Peter Rabbit in Hill
Jimmy Skunk ponders Peter Rabbit a prank that sparked Reddy Fox chase and barrels. Sammy Jay teases and spreads the tale while Jimmy plans a light scare rather than punishment. He heads toward Johnny Chuck’s old home, hoping to locate Peter.
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Thornton Immy
Skunk
Sammy Jay
Jimmy Skunk
Sammy
Peter Rabbit
Reddy Fox
Jimmy
Peter
Reddy
You
Brier
Smiling Fool
Jerry Muskrat
Grandfather Frog
Spotty
Turtle
Redwing
Blackbird
Johnny Chuck
Pacifist remark sparks debate on human experience
A collection of editorial quips notes pacifists deny established human experience, Mr. Ford’s folly as explaining prior statements, and a light jab at national conventions and guards. Strong opinions appear on road funding and convention attendance plus a playful take on guard attire.
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St. Louis Republic
Ford
Political power shifts from Roosevelt to Hughes
The New York World argues Hughes, not Roosevelt, leads the Republican scene and that ten Hughes words could derail Roosevelt’s campaign. The Rockford Star notes a preparedness parade in Lincoln replacing Memorial Day. The Globe Democrat reviews the Mississippi River’s longstanding floods and impact. The Peoria Star comments on patriotism and civil liberty tied to Washington leadership.
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New York World
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Rockford
Lincoln
Neb
Prophet
Peoria Star
Washington
Cherokee attack on New Orleans convoy in Illinois history
On May 27 1740 Cherokee Indians attacked a supply boat convoy from New Orleans between the Wabash and Illinois rivers, killing five traders.
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New Orleans
Wabash
Iinois Rivers
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Pracktise
Genevieve Hicks
Lilac ‘Grimes
Reséss
Miss. Palmer
Fatty Bellowes
Griggsy
Pansy
Steve’ Hardy
Bol Haynes
Bull Hickey
Phil Wigglesworth
Torp Stebbins
Ex Brigham
Genevieve
Lilac
Palmer
Andy Anderson
Byville Braives
Thay
Braives
Jim Dolan
W. Borges
Moline
Wichita Eagle
Rock Island Argua
Arizona National Guard
National Guard
Globe Democrat
The
Mississippi
Excelsior Stove & Mfg. CO
Quincy
Gus. Scheipering
Twelfth and
State Streets
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