Ruether Delivers Despite Anger In Service Game Standoff
Captain Cook of Camp Lewis recalls Walter Ruether a Cincinnati lefty who faced pressure to pitch after a dispute with Del Baker. Ruether refused briefly then, under orders, returned to the mound and finished the game while angered by the episode and his treatment.
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Cook
Camp Lewis
Walter
Dutch” Ruether
Cincinnati
Ruether
del Baker
Portland Coast League
Slim Scott
Baker
Captain Cook
Reuther
California
Gatekeeper Nixes Brewers Entrance For Five Visitors
Jimmy McGill recalls Clarence Rowland and five Brewers players being blocked at the Indianapolis park gate. The guard reportedly asked how many were being brought in, and Rowland answered five, then the gatekeeper stated one bat boy would suffice. Rowland had to summon help to gain entry for the team.
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Jimmy McGill
Indianapolis
Clarence Rowland
Brewers
Clarence
McGill
Rowland
How the war cost Americans four hundred dollars each
The piece argues that five years of war raised each American’s security by about 390 dollars through Liberty bonds taxes and foreign loans. It claims individuals funded bonds and taxes by borrowing from themselves and by taxing others, while noting rising prices and rates as consequences.
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United States
Old American Corporation
Walnut Street
Message on self denial for posterity and future use
Ruskin argues that true duty includes not only current exertion but also planning for successors. He emphasizes saving resources planting forests and building cities for future nations to inhabit and benefit from our deliberate usefulness.
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Ruskin
Freddy Parent Named Probable Hartford Manager
Freddy Parent former Boston American and Chicago shortstop is mentioned as the likely manager of the Hartford team in the Eastern league for next season. He and owner James H. Clarkin recently conferred in Sanford Maine where Parent has run a fast semi pro squad for several years.
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Freddy Parent
Chicago
Hartford
Parent
James H. Clarkin
Sanford
Hansen Best Relief Hurler Rescues Milwaukee Pitchers
A Milwaukee critic credits Roy Hansen, the young pitcher Rowland bought from the Chicago White Sox, as the best relief hurler in the association. Much of his season has been spent filling in for teammates who faltered, stabilizing Milwaukee’s pitching staff.
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Milwaukee
Roy Hansen
Rowland
Chicago White Sox
Roumania Uses Bonds and Credits to Pay Imports
The Roumanian government funds imports via treasury notes secured like bonds and by opening credits with foreign governments. U.S. and Canada's loans totaling $25,000,000 illustrate the credit method. Treasury notes issued include 25,000,000 Spanish pesetas 18,000,000 Belgian francs £3,000,000 and $14,000,000.
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Roumania
Treasury
United States Treasury
Canada
Norman Ross to Race Again in Water Carnivals
Norman Ross returns from France where his victorious path astonishes aquatic sharps. He stands over six feet tall and weighs about 205 pounds. Known for a slow powerful stroke across 75 feet, he has recently begun experimenting with the six beat double trudgeon crawl after previously using the four beat single trudgeon crawl.
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Norman Ross
France
Ross
The Watch In My Pocket Joke
A convict recalls a four year sentence for stealing a watch after defending with two lawyers and sixteen witnesses. The jury rejected the alibi because the watch was found in his pocket.
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London
Cincinnati Markets Hay and Grain Prices Report
The Cincinnati market notes list grain prices for corn varying by grade from No 2 white at 1.51 to No 3 yellow at 1.49, with mixed and ear corn values. Hay shows timothy, clover, and mixed per ton ranges. oats quoted for multiple grades. Butter eggs and poultry prices are given, alongside cattle hogs and calf price ranges for shippers, butcher steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, and pigs based on quality and weight.
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Timothy Per Ton
Be Careful of Southpaws in Baseball Warnings
A compact note warns against mislabeling a left handed pitcher as a left winger, urging accuracy in sports terminology and player nicknames.
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Southpaw
Ohio Tax Exemption Provisions in 1919 Secretary Certifies
In 1919 Ohio official text outlines uniform taxation rules and exemptions. Bonds on January 1 1913 state or local bonds and school-related bonds are exempt from taxation. Public worship and charitable property and certain personal property up to five hundred dollars per person may be exempted. The document, certified by Secretary Harvey C. Smith, notes adherence to a joint resolution of the 83rd General Assembly.
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Ohio
State of
Secretary of State
Harvey C. Smith
General Assembly
Wuerter
Columbus
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Moline- Universal
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Felicity
Clermont County
Roumanian Finances
WiIgoUuLuciay
Clarence J. Brown
Senate
Cant R. KimBett
House of Representatves
United Statugs of America
Onto
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