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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
2
Disjointed quotes and references touch on sports, law, fashion, war, and society. Topics include umpire disputes, courtroom disputes at a grade crossing, reforms on policewomen, marriage norms, propaganda portraits, and a mix of cultural notes from aviation to diet trends.
Johnny Kling credits Frank Selee as the Cubs’ true architect and Frank Chance as a premier first baseman and disciplinarian. He also lauds Fielder Jones for leadership with the White Sox and John McGraw for stoking the Giants’ success, while noting Chance’s approach to fines for errors.
The article discusses Joe Jackson's swing as he pulls away from the plate and steps toward first base. It cites Connie Mack’s advice in 1908 to change his approach, noting Jackson’s later success after adapting, including a .408 season and a .435 mark against Mullin.
Walter Johnson pitched 25 innings before being scored on. Chicago White Sox trade catcher Tom Carney to Sioux City. St. Louis sells Hickory Johnson to Omaha. Fogel fixes 3:30 start times in Philadelphia. Zimmerman’s strong first base play raises Cub fans’ questions. Gaiser returned by Rochester to New York Americans then sent to Wilkes-Barre. Ty Cobb and Crumb Kahler feud. Cobb accuses Nap pitcher of hitting him. Wingo’s late-card appearances spark questions about Bliss’s lineup. Hugh Jennings remains energetic on coaching lines despite crashes and wrecks. Davis muses on Graney and Butcher as left-field options. Lefty George expected to wait for warmer weather to start. Columbus uses 15 men, Minnesota 13 in one game, 11–10 score for Minneapolis. Cleveland returns catcher Bert Whaling to Seattle. Naps left with four catchers Easterly ONeill Livingston Adams.
The committee chartered the steamship Finland to host the American Olympic team with a track area, jumping pits, shot put areas, a fire gymnasium, and a swimming tank. The Finland will carry 300 passengers plus athletes and serve as hotel space from New York to Stockholm and back. The voyage runs July 6 to July 18 with Stockholm arrival ten days before the opening and return three days after the festival ends.
The article portrays Chief Myers as a top slugger for the Giants, noting his high value and rapid improvement since 1909. It compares his worth to Connie Mack era players, highlights his two to three hits per game and walks, and suggests he could become the National League's most valuable player this season.
Philadelphia fans cheered John McGraw after he consented to postponements to give the Phillies a chance to regroup, but Kidraw reportedly did not agree. The home club claimed the grounds were unfit, while McGraw pushes to restore umpires’ power to determine field conditions. The Phillies fielded a rooky lineup still viewed as capable on paper.
Clarke tells Murphy the reason for trading Campbell for Donnin is to secure an actor for the team. He notes both the Giants and Cubs have an actor, and one is needed for their squad as Chicago owner discusses the Pittsburgh Boston arrangement.
A dainty dress features grey voile with cerise satin piping, a lace yoke, and lace oversleeves. The skirt is eased into the waist with a black satin ribbon waist bow at the left front. materials include 344 yards of voile and 314 yards satin plus lace and ribbon.
Paris society shows lavish table styling with lace tea cloths, matching serviettes, and pink Bohemian crystal. A Harmony of Color reception featured pink glassware rose gowns and long stemmed roses with a sea fantasy centerpiece including tiny prawns and eels.
The piece highlights subtle color harmonies in fabrics and multi colored embroideries of evening gowns. It describes gray chiffon marquisette with draping, emerald green tulle over jeweled satin, sapphire blue union with Parma violet silk panels, and a regal white satin gown with lace trim and feathered headdress.
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