Washingtons Farewell Address and Silent Transition
The piece recounts George Washington publishing a farewell address on September 19 1796 urging national unity restraint of party spirit and fidelity to religion education and good faith. It notes Adams inauguration and the public show of affection with Washington deeply moved and retreating to private duties at Mount Vernon reflecting on eight years of leadership.
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The Story of the First President by the President
Washington faced financial strains from his presidency and worked to set his affairs in order. A spark of war with France drew him from quiet home life, yet he remained a simple gentleman to friends and neighbors. He died on December 12, 1799, calm and noble, leaving a nation to remember the nation’s leader and hero.
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Will in Memoirs Reveals Paris Fortune
A romantic tale from Paris uncovers a will written by M. Lefevre de Revel in his memoirs. The excise inspector published many volumes and left about $80,000 to friends on page 540 of volume 11, but none reached that page before his death. The next of kin inherited the fortune.
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M. Lefevre de Revel
Tentative World Series Dates Between Giants and Athletics
Report notes a proposed schedule for the World Series with games set in New York and Philadelphia starting October 7 at the Polo Grounds. A coin flip may determine opener location while weather will not alter prearranged dates as both leagues close their seasons.
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Double play on two-base hit and single at Polo Grounds
Ty Cobb opened with a double in the eighth and Veach followed with a long single. Cobb overruns third and Hartzell relays to Midkiff for a tag on Veach, resulting in a double play. The crowd of 6,000 saw the unusual sequence and everyone was satisfied.
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Willie Keeler Seeks Red Sox Manager Post
Former Baltimore and Brooklyn outfielder Willie Keeler reportedly applied for the Red Sox manager job if Carrigan is not kept permanently. The move signals Keeler’s bid to lead Boston's club and steer status.
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Baseball Notes From The Early Season Rumors And Players
Baseball notes summarize trades and rumors across teams. Pfeffer joins Brooklyn from Grand Rapids. Kammers recovers from a slump for Columbus. San Francisco fans boast early pennant talk. Stallings predicts Braves lead among second division clubs. Reds likely miss Benton. Daubert demonstrates remarkable jumping reach. Stallings in Boston seeks pitchers, no deal on Perdue or Tyler. St. Louis manager Stovall clashes with players over discipline. Griner windup cited as hindrance for caught stealing. Evers described as temperamental amid Boston chatter. American league features youth in batting race while veterans Cravath Crandall lead NL.
Florida training camps draw MLB teams to warm Gulf coast
Florida hosts spring camp buzz as Chicago Cubs head to Tampa while the Athletics prepare in Jacksonville. Cincinnati eyes Miami and St. Louis Browns lean toward St. Petersburg or Key West with offers matching Tampa’s bonuses.
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Cubs Get Answer Signing by John Reilly from Kansas City
John Reilly, amateur pitcher from Kansas City, has signed with the Chicago national club. Details on position and terms are not provided.
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Sud
Beals Becker Complains Of Front Row Fans At Polo Grounds
Beals Becker voices dislike for playing under the Polo Grounds stands due to front row baldheaded fans. He says batters and fielders are distracted as spectators lean over, causing fielders to pause and extend their hands unsurely while watching the crowd.
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Pitching pace blamed as games drag in baseball
League officials and umpires face criticism for slow games. A 20 second rule for pitchers to deliver the ball is seen as workable but improvable with 15 seconds suggested. Observers note longer games in the American league than the National. Ban Johnson tried new balls on fouls with limited impact, Yankees at the Polo Grounds seen to slow progress.
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