Mississippi Valley Action Elects McKinley President at New Orleans Meet
Senator William B. McKinley of Illinois was elected president of the Mississippi Valley association at its annual New Orleans gathering. Officers include H. H. Merrick as chairman, J. P. McGown of St. Louis as vice president, and Ralph H. Faxon of Des Moines as secretary. Resolutions urged waterway and terminal development, expansion of the Mississippi barge line, St. Lawrence access for large steamships, passport offices in Chicago Seattle and New Orleans, and the Foreign Trade Financial corporation, plus repeal of the Seamen's Act and preference for American ships and crews. The voice of Valley business leaders was said to reach Washington, with cities benefiting the nation. Continuous talks on European waterways and the new $20,000,000 canal at New Orleans highlighted the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. McKinley
Illinois
Mississippi Valley Association
New Orleans
H. H. Merrick
J. P. McGown
St. Louis
Ralph H. Faxon
Des Moines
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Chicago
Seattle
Foreign Trade Financial Corporation
Shipping Board
Gulf Ports
Merrick
Valley
Washington
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Europe
Lake Ponchartrain
Physical Training for Boys Urged by Gen Bell at Chicago Luncheon
Maj. Gen. George Bell Jr urged physical training for boys as vital to national preparedness. He warned war may reemerge and highlighted training camps at Camp Grant and Fort Sheridan, calling on Chicago business leaders to support programs and sustain patriotism and health.
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Germany
United States
George Bell Jr
Chicago Association of Commerce
Bell
Camp Grant
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Alfredo Zayas Becomes Cuba's President Amid Opposition Cheer
Dr. Alfredo Zayas assumed the Cuban presidency to a telegraphic congratulations from Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez, leader of the Liberal party. Gomez pledged cooperation as the Liberal faction began a legislative strike after the election results. Zayas, a lawyer and author educated at the University of Havana, has a long record in Cuba's independence movement and political life.
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Alfredo Zayas
Cuba
New York
Jose Miguel Gomez
Liberal Party
General Gomez
Congress
University of
Havana
Revolutionary Party
Spain
Scont
Africa
Palma
Zayas
Estrada
Revolutionary Committee
Ayas
Heroic Collie Sacrifices Life to Save Child in West Virginia
A four year old boy Clyde Scott is mortally wounded when a sow attacks him at a Beckley farm. His devoted collie dies after bravely bulldogging the sow to protect the child. The dog, unnamed in dispatch, is hailed as a soldier and gentleman for his selfless act and heroic sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Scott
Beckley
W. Va
Baltimore Sun
Little Collie
Plague Behind War Reaches Dogs Excluded From Uruguay
The Montevideo authorities refused entry to a woman's pet dog on a passenger steamer due to rinderpest in cattle, fearing spread. Rinderpest is an ancient, highly infectious cattle plague with fever cough and dysentery, often following large wars, with high mortality but not always fatal.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Grand American Handicap Poised to Break Trap Shoot Record
The Grand American Handicap is expected to set a new record for actual competitors this year with strong interest in trap shooting. Last season 714 shooters entered, and officials anticipate at least 1,000 participants this season as events have drawn growing numbers.
Earl Sheely Sheds Light On Sensational First Baseman
A San Francisco Bulletin critic lauds Earl Sheely now with the Chicago White Sox as a tall first baseman whose long reach and quick footwork intercept throws and anchor the infield. With Eddie Collins beside him he can focus on the bag, while his patient batting should secure a permanent spot.
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Earl Sheely
White Sox
Pacific Coast
Sheely
San Francisco Bulletin
Eddie Collins
Woman veteran leader Wendell Phillips returns from conference
Mrs Wendell Phillips the sole woman American delegate to the inter allied conference for indemnities and reparations has returned to the United States. She is commander of the Legion of Honor third degree and founder of the Carry-on association which funded 160000 for wounded veterans.
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Wendell Phillips
Inter-Allied Conference
United States
Phillips
Legion of Honor
Boston
New England
Carry-on Association
Eurdpée
American Legion
America
Grossmith Defines Humor
Lawrence Grossmith discusses humor across national lines and the actor's craft. He argues that true comedy rests on sincerity and full sensory involvement, enabling the actor to lose himself in the part and convey genuine feeling to any audience.
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Grossmith
Lawrence Grossmith
Germany
France
England
America
Kaiser's Trade Carriage Goes Up For Sale in Berlin
A Berlin restaurateur and theater owner, Herr Zielka, recalls buying a former court carriage as a publicity stunt. The vehicle drew grand appearances nightly, boosting crowds, until royalist protests led police to ban its use at the Friedrichstrasse venue.
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Kaiser
Ime
Road Building In India
Road construction accelerates in Indian cities with local authority backing. Stone rollers pulled by crews appear in some areas while steam rollers operate in others. A Lucknow machine with two rollers, a steering front roller, and a gasoline driven rear chain is noted as suitable for light tasks.
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India
Lucknow
Notable Sports Notes Mix Dempsey Peaches and Press
The item cites Jack Dempsey’s peach picking past and boxing prowess, mentions the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association’s 2000 members, notes Suzanne Lenglen will skip U.S. summer events, and highlights various college athletes and wrestling ambitions. It reflects playful, anecdotal sports chatter with names like Kotsonaros and Zbyssko.
Dempsey’s Rabbit Punch Questioned as Illegal Foul
Chicago Post columnist Harry Hochstadter argues Dempsey’s rabbit punch violates Marquis of Queensberry rules. The piece recalls past disqualifications for the technique and notes Dempsey used it in some fights while succeeding without it in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Harry Hochstadter
Chicago Post
Dempsey
Milbourn Saylor
Saylor
Australia
Baseball notes mix humor and moves across leagues
Baseball notes survey minor and major leaguers with jokes about walks and averages. Nick Cullop leaves St Louis to Louisville A A. Gabby Strain impresses scouts after Cleveland pennant. Ty Cobb era insights and forecasts for Eddie Rough’s earnings tied to his steps.
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St. Louis Americans
Nick Cullop
Louisville A. A
Unusual Baseball Rule Changes Outcome in May Game
In a May 2 game between the Giants and Braves Burns was awarded three bases on a ball that bounced for an error by Barbaro. Burns later hit a ball that should have been an out for a triple after throwing his glove at the ball. Umpire Barry McCormick awarded Burns three bases, scoring Barnes from first.
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Giants
Braves
Burns
Barbaro
Boston
Barry McCormick
Barnes
Winters Temperamental Pitcher Faces Minor League Test
Jesse Winters, released by the Giants to Toronto in the International League under an optional deal, must prove himself this year or lose John McGraw’s interest. The high-strung pitcher has shown real talent but failed to perform in top competition, and a minor league stint under Larry Doyle could harness his natural skill and temper.
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Toronto
Giants
Jesse Winters
John McGraw
Winters
Larry Doyle
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Mississippi Valley Action
Collie
Salt Lake City
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association
Suzzane Lenglen
Zybszko
Kotsonaros
Herb McCracken
University of Pittsburgh
Payne Whitney
Yale
Nickalls
New Haven
George Carpenter
Pete Stinchcomb
Ohio State
Zbyssko
Homer Smith
Racine
Bill Brennan
Milwaukee
Bill
Billy Miske
Jess Willard
Toledo
Big Jess
Babe Ruth
Flagstead
Cleveland
Poolaw
Wilkesbarre
Harry Williams
Hughie Jennings
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Hughie
Des
Joplin
Gabby Strain
Eddie Rough
Cincinnati
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