Where Our Gis Naval Officers Are Trained
A lieutenant's wife writes about life at Annapolis Academy describing Mrs Gabrielle Jackson as “Little Mother” to midshipmen. The piece reflects on naval traditions, training routines, and the social fabric around the academy, portraying pride in service and the effort to shape young officers for national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Academy
Gabrielle Jackson
United State Naval
M. Kellon
New York
Gnanii
Marpiand Erenne OY
Panthe Ibiabiinen
Department of Wethematics
Goltewe
Theodorte Ferters
Adiotte Benson
Wien
Corral
Mesmerwrerton
Academy
Andes
Bentun
Apelin
Sky Parlor at Annapolis Becomes Home for Midshipmen
Gabrielle Jackson runs Sky Parlor in Carvel Hall, welcoming midshipmen on liberty days and after drills. Her small room offers warmth, tea, and guidance, serving as a motherly haven for Plebes and first class men alike, despite limits on visits and the demands of naval life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerome
Jimmy Love
Decise
Ned Toodles
St. Nicholax
Gabrielle Jackson
Carvel Hall
Sky Partor
Mitshipmen
Sky Parlor
Knuckle Ball Artist Eddie Cicotte’s Early Struggles and Rise
Eddie Cicotte, famed White Sox pitcher nicknamed Knuckles, pursued a Detroit dream early in his career. He toiled in semipro leagues, saw trials with the Tigers, and honed his craft in the Western League before securing a major league path with the Red Sox and later a move to the White Sox in 1912. He built a strong minor league résumé, including a standout stint in Lincoln and Des Moines, which propelled him toward national prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit ‘Tigers
Eddie Cicotte
White Sox
Kiddie
Tigers
Lincoln
Bill Bryan
Eddie
Nebraska
Red Sox
Bostonians
Comiskey Clan
Cheney Promises Curve Evolution For Brooklyn Pitchers
Larry Cheney, star Brooklyn pitcher, says he has added a four curve to his repertoire after a Pittsburgh trip. He recalls using a top notch curve against Rob Harmon with two outs and four runs in the fifth, Morton McCuarty making a great play to retire Harmon. He plans to test the pitch again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Larry Cheney
Brooklyn
Rob Harmon
McCuarty
Mathewson Chooses Public Locker Over Private Room
Christy Mathewson has just signed to manage the Reds and visits the Cincinnati park clubhouse. He rejects the manager’s private dressing room, asking trainer Doc Hoskins to show him the main room. He insists on a locker with the players, stating he is a player too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manager Mathewson
Cincinnati
Christy Mathewson
Reds
Doc Hoskins
Herzog
Doc
Matty
Hasbrook Shuts Out Cedar Rapids as Pitcher
Ziggey Hasbrook, star infielder for Muscatine Central association club, recently bought by the Chicago White Sox, pitched the second game of a double header and shut out Cedar Rapids 10 to 0. He allowed one hit and looked like a regular twirler on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziggey Hasbrook
Muscatine Central Association
Chicago White Sox
Cedar Rapids
Hasbrook
Church Conference Draws 8000 As Members Hear Leaders
Thousands attend the semi annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Salt Lake City. President Joseph F. Smith delivers the keynote address. Speakers urge greater church activity, sacramental attendances, and the avoidance of Sunday amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tabernacle
Joseph F. Smith
Provident Smith
Stake
Lund
Joseph Smith
Charles W. Penrose
Penrose
Joseph P. Smith
Apostle Smoot
Apostle Clawson
Anthony W. Ivins
Joseph F. Smith, Jr
James E. Talmage
Apostle Ivins
James EB. Talmage
Francis M. Lyman
Quorum of Apostles
Anthon C. Lund
Tabernacle Choir
Evan Stephens
Seymour B. Young
B. H. Roberts
C. W. Niber
John Ruskin Idea on Labor and Welfare
A quotation attributed to Joba Buakio argues that men drafted for deadly labor should instead be enlisted for life sustaining work, with leaders of the feeding labor held to the same standard of gentility as those in lethal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
Joba Buakio
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Dom
Carvel Ball
Pegey Stewart Inn
Halla
Hongkong
Bahamas
Pirot
Love Lane
Tecumach
Mark
Dog
Qatet
Sumilay
Mancroft Hall
Delgade
Yvon Glante
Chapel Walk
Annapolis
Y. M
Amare
Muscatine
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