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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
8
A newspaper excerpt reports the National museum advertising for a blacksmith who must be male. The Civil Service Commission lists an open competitive exam for men only, sparking satire about gender exclusion and the persistence of bias in hiring.
Editorial commentary notes Washington enjoys calm without congressional interruptions. It argues executive departments gain smoother operations with Congress out of session, citing relief to the pension bureau and military discharge pressures while praising uninterrupted government work.
Two District commissioners attempt to solve unemployment by hiring 30 men to break up a rock pile at South Capitol and M streets. A large man mocks the effort, while another works frantically to get in shape to confront a rival. The pile remains and so does the job crisis.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels speaks in favor of reinstating Ensign Joseph E Austin who was dismissed for marrying while in Honolulu harbor. He endorsed a law to allow such marriages, arguing marriage steadies a man and enhances efficiency, and that love should not be blocked by red tape.
Massachusetts born William H Donovan known as Wild Bill Donovan, baseball figure and Providence International League manager. Born 1877 in Lawrence, he played for Washington, Brooklyn, Detroit and later managed Providence to a championship, noted for speed fastball and fielding as a pitcher and hitter.
The Athletics show confidence in Raymond Bressler a left handed prospect once with George Cockill's Harrisburg TriState league team. Manager Mack signed him amid some doubt but shown belief in his southpaw potential. Bressler trained under Gettysburg's Eddise Plank and is viewed as Ed Walsh’s arm recovery hangs in the White Sox plans.
Diamond Callahan of the Portland team is a left hander with a spitball and two knuckleballs. Pittsburgh will search for a first baseman to replace Ed Kenetchy who has joined the Feds. William Martin of the Boston Nationals injured his ankle in Macon Georgia. Athletics infield may feature Lajoie McInnis Barry and Kopf. Ray Fisher of the Yankees studies mornings and trains by day for any turn up. Jack Powell, ex Brown, will pitch semipro for a Mound City club. Ex Manager Jesse Tannehill declines to compromise a $500 claim against Portsmouth. Tinker of Chicago bank on the young nineteen year old shortstop. Rebel Oakes believes his Federal league second baseman combination is fastest. Marty Berghammer will cover short with Jeve Yerkes at second. Eddie Plank of the Sloufeds, after Cuban action in Havana, sees Cuba producing more star players than the U.S.
Benny Kauff star of the Federal league with a .366 average for Indianapolis last season desires to join the New York Giants. Giants officials considered him earlier but would not move him from the Federal league. Kauff’s 75 stolen bases drew praise, while Indianapolis and the American Association dispute his return.
Boston event features John Evers as speaker who settles a long running question about his surname. The Boston Globe’s Sportsman notes Evers said both Ev ers and Ev-ers are correct, with locals in Troy preferring Ev-ers, a longtime usage.
Cleveland baseball fans plan a tribute to Larry Lajoie former Naps star and Athletics opponent next season He will be honored on Lajoie day Sunday May 9 marking the Athletics first game in Cleveland and a memorable event in the town s baseball history
Eddie Ainsmith declares his peculiar behind the bat whistle is slowly rounding into form. He credits his influence for Walter Johnson's great record and notes no hitter can keep steady poise against the clatter he creates.
Bill Carrigan of the Red Sox says his only concerns this spring are with Joe Wood and Vean Gregg. If Wood and Gregg perform, Carrigan believes the team can mount a runaway race this summer.
Larry Lejeune, a prominent minor league slugger, is on his second spring trial in the majors. He has shown solid progress at bat and has picked up strong fielding for the Pi rates, demonstrating improvement in both hitting and defense.
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