Washington Team Tops Seven Cellar Titles in 22 Seasons
A historic tally shows Washington Americans under Clark Griffith won seven cellar championships in 22 seasons across National and American leagues. The club rose from bottom finishes to notable peaks, including leading the second division in a 12 club circuit before later joining the American League in 1902.
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Washington
Washington Americans
Clark Griffith
Providence
Senators
Gonfalon
Wolverton Rates Louden as Rising Baseball Star
Harry Wolverton praises Bill Louden as a talented second baseman with .250 hitting and strong baserunning potential. He also blasts Ownie Bush as slow with limited range and poor whip, though acknowledges Bush’s fielding, role, and impact on Detroit pitchers.
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Harry Wolverton
Bill" Louden
Louden
Wolverton
Bush
Detroit
Ownie Bush
Tigers
Dowd Recalled After Turnback by New York Club
Infield prospect Leo Dowd was sent back to Brockton of the New England league after a New York club purchase. The transfer followed scout Arthur Irwin’s recommendation. Dowd is viewed as promising but lacks experience. New York retains an option and will recall him after the New England league season ends.
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Dowd
Leo Dowd
New York
Brockton Club
Arthur Irwin
Real Reds Team Formed From Local Players
A local club lists its Red roster including Doom Wingo Ames O Toole Killifer Downe and Smith as core members of the team. The note stresses the group is not the Cincinnati squad but a separate lineup built from area players.
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Reds
Cincinnatis
Doom
Wingo
Ames
O'Toole
Scouts Close In On Young Pitchers For New York Nationals
The New York Nationals hunt rising arms in minor leagues as scouting intensifies ahead of drafts. Manager McGraw bought Al Demaree from Mobile and Bader from Dallas while Larne Kirby and others scout further, with Demaree noted as a top Southern League pitcher and a contributor to Mobile’s strong season.
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New York Nationals
McGraw
al Demaree
Mobile Club
Bader
Dallas
Larne Kirby
Michigan Bearcat
Demaree
Marlin
Yankees
Mobile
Giants
Sea Gulls
Hobby Hoblitzel Emerges As Reds First Baseman
Richard Carlton Hoblitzel, 22, known as Hobby, is praised as a top two for his hitting and spirit. He beat out Chick Autrey, a veteran lefty, for the Reds first base job, establishing himself as a standout in the league.
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Richard Carlton Hoblitzel
Reds
Hobby
Chick Autrey
Richard
Baseball notes from early league action and player trades
Tim Jordan is sought by the Pitts burg club. Polly Parritt moves to Los Angeles from Fort Worth. Keefe of the Reds may aid Rochester in the International league race. Claude Rossman and Charlie Carr spar for batting honor in the American association. Joe Jackson of Cleveland shows a large batting figure. The season features 35 extra inning games in the National league and 26 in the American.
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Tim Jordan
Pittsburg
Joe Jackson
Cleveland
Polly” Parritt
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Charles Murphy
Keefe
Reds
Rochester
Claude Rossman
Charlie Carr
Kid Elberfeld
Montgomery
South
Paynes account of trolley crash linked to snow and sleet
State Railroad Commission member Frank E Payne reported on a trolley accident in which a motorman on a work car crashed after the trucks left the rails in snow and sleet. The motorman suffered cuts and bruises but was able to walk, with one eye protected by a glass prosthesis.
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Frank E. ‘Payne
State Railroad Commission
Eczema Cure Reported From Cuticura Remedy
Bent Passage of Detroit reports severe eczema on scalp face hands arms and legs that caused intense itching and inability to work. After trying ointments with no relief he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed and claims full recovery in about three weeks. Cuticura ads note samples and a free 32 page Skin Book from Boston.
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Kanter Ave
Detroit
Mich
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
No Need For Patients To Migrate For Tuberculosis
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges doctors to avoid sending consumptives westward and asks railroads to stop charity fares. It states no patient should go to Colorado California or the West unless recovery prospects and at least $1 000 exist. Tuberculosis can be cured anywhere in the United States and sanatoriums or home care near home should be pursued if funds are limited.
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Southwest
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Colorado
California
West
United States
National Association
Mixing the Names in Atlantic City Dinner Tale
Mayor Bacharach at Marlborough-Blenheim shared a summer anecdote about a beach kiss and a case of mistaken identity. A girl misreads Reginald as Clarence, then corrects herself, noting she thought of the weekend amid the moonlit scene.
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Bacharach
Atlantic City
Marlborough-Blenheim
Reginald
Clarence
Kopp's Baby's Friend touted for teething relief in Toledo ad
Mrs. Burton Gary of Toledo Ohio writes that Kopp's Baby's Friend soothes teething babies and gives rest without drowsiness. Available in three sizes 10c 25c and 50c from Kopp's Baby's Friend Co York Pa or by mail sample on request.
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Burton Gary
Toledo
Ohio
Kopp
York
Ned and Dan Kelly Quip During Police Pursuit
Comic exchange notes Ned Kelly forgetting lines then Dan Kelly urging action to escape. Sydney Bulletin records the contrast with the line Shoot the nearest policeman and beef cut To the bush boys to the bush.
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Ned Kelly
Jove
Dan Kelly
Sydney Bulletin
Caution Urges Careful Castoria Use for Infants
Public health notice warns caregivers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature, asserting Fletcher’s Castoria has long been used for children. It emphasizes scrutiny of labeling to ensure authenticity and safety.
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Mnioth
Gees
Seana
Fletcher
Paxton Toilet Co promotes Paxtine as pelvic catarrh remedy
Advertisement describes Paxtine antiseptic hot douches offered by The Paxton Toilet Co Boston for 25 cents a box or postpaid on receipt of price. It claims a remedy for pelvic catarrh and includes a social admonition about men paying attention to women and prompting reform.
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Liggett Gs’ Myers
Liggett
Myers Tobacco Co
Durham
N. C
Paxton Toilet,Co
Boston
Mass
Omens Mention Juarez in Cryptic Language
Fragmentary notes reference Juarez and omens with unclear phrasing. The text suggests a symbolic forecast or omen but lacks concrete details or context to identify the event or source.
Cole's Carbolisator Promises Instant Burns Cure
An ad touts Cole's Carbolisator as a rapid burn remedy with text claiming instant relief. It targets general pain and asserts effectiveness with brief, bold phrasing and pricing stating 25 and 50 cents.
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Douglas
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