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Steele City Press

Location

Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

4

Two Men Break Door With Steel Bar Plotting Escape

Two men forced a door with a steel bar to access a private suite. They waited for rescuers, then Bacon used a pocket knife to pry the door open. Morgan plans to bring a fire axe to a future conference in the private suite.

Mr. Morgan Mr. Bacon

Two Utah Girls Hold Up a Stag Car

ALT LAKE CITY Two unmarried young women masked and armed robbed the stag car on the Shriners train at 2 AM after it pulled out. They threatened riders and fired revolvers as men tried to flee. The two stated they sought bachelors and passengers received no bids.

Alt Lake City Shriners Salt Lake City Dr. L. A. Corwin Goffe, Kan Noble Mystic Shrine

Battle Ends with Wounded Rebel and Dead Federal

Richardson recalls a fierce clash with a federal, claiming a bullet through his body and another through the stomach. The rebel grumbles of fate, then wakes to a silent, dead federal as he greets him with Buenos dias before drifting back to sleep.

Richardson Geome Buenos Dias

Scenic Railway for Horse T. Louis Cyclone Aftermath

In Louis area the cyclone wrecked homes and frightened residents. Affected families including David Thompson James Thompson and Mrs Rhoda Haskins reported losses as the twister passed nearby.

David Thompson James Thompscen Rhoda Haskins

Baseball Managers and Players Earn Praise Across Eras

The article quotes Johnny Kling praising Frank Seles as an exceptional team manager who developed players like Chance and guided the Cubs with balance. He contrasts Chance as a strict disciplinarian who raises disciplined teams and notes Jones and McGraw as influential figures who kept teams competitive.

Frank Seles Frank Chance Johnny Kling Boston New York Cubs Chance

Joe Jackson’s Bat Style Draws Baseball Debate

Joe Jackson’s stance near the plate is criticized as bad form while his success challenges the views of opponents. Connie Mack recalled urging a different approach, but Jackson resisted, preferring his own swing and style that produced surprising power, including a noted 408 batting figure.

Joe Jackson Joe Mite Goes Connie Mack Athletics Mack Harry Davis George Mullin Detroit Star Jackson Mullin

Phillies Pursue Laddy Linke from Indianapolis Prospect Pool

The Phillies reportedly target Laddy Linke, formerly of Nap and now with Indianapolis, as part of a pitching plan. Nick Allen, former White Sox catcher previously with Des Moines, has joined Minneapolis. President Fogel affirms a 3:30 start time.

Phillies Laddy Linke Nap Indianapolis Nick Allen White Sox Des Moines Minneapolis Fogel

Finland to House US Olympic Team Aboard Ship

The Finland will serve as lodging for the U S Olympic team from New York departure to Stockholm return. The voyage features a gymnasium and swimming tank while the ship prepares a track area for tuners and pits for shot putters and weight men. Accommodations will hold 1 300 passengers plus athletes with revenue plans to offset costs.

Finland New York Stockholm Barbarossa St. Paul

Chief Myers Slugger Tops McGraw’s Price for Giants Star

Manager McGraw did not obtain Chief Myers cheaply, paying a premium similar to Connie Mack’s deal. Myers is praised as a phenomenal hitter, with daily multi hit games and a potential to break batting records, forecasting him as a future NL MVP who could outshine his early Giants days.

McGraw Chief Myers Connie Mack Napoleon Myers John J Giants

McGrew No Consent Behind Game Postponements

Philadelphia fans cheered John McGraw for consenting to call off games to help the Phillies, but McGraw reportedly opposed postponements. Home club agitation seeks umpire control over grounds, yet Philadelphia’s lineup on paper rivals other teams this season.

McGrew Philadelphia John McGraw Phillies McGraw Ite Philly

Boston trims late shift staff as Weaver moves on

Boston workers phase out ail emOiles and shift to new schedules. Kateer and Ingertee depart, Weaver transfers to St Paul and Indianapolis, reflecting a broader staff realignment.

Boston Kateer Weaver Iove St. Paul Ingertee Indianapolis

Moving Day Blues in a Household Satire

A speaker frets over moving day a weary plan to avoid packing. The scene laments the burden of packing cleaning and relocation logistics with humorous hyperbole about van men and furniture weight. The narrator yearns for a calendar that eliminates moving day altogether.

The Gongs of Yesterday Singers and Old Songs

A reflective piece laments modern tastes and urges revisiting ancient songs. It praises "The Bird" as deeply moving, notes every old tune speaks of past losses, and warns against abandoning the songs of yore for present melodies.

Eminent Scientist Answers Heat Question With Wit

A crowd questions the science expert about dogstars and heat. The Eminent Scientist replies with a snappy line, then a disturbance erupts among the gathering as tensions rise.

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