Harry McCormick the Funniest Man in Baseball
The article profiles Harry McCormick known as Mush and Moose, detailing his comic escapades with managers Billy Murray and Fred Clarke. It recounts mishaps from Atlantic City to Providence, including muffed fly balls and a running joke about whistling "The Good Old Summer Time" during a game.
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Billy Murray
Phillies
Rand Murray
McCormick
Atlantic City
Murray
Jensus Lub
Providence
Puapbne
Hother Gent
Arm-bruster
Toronto
Moose
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Clarke
Direct Primary Debate Hails Reform Across Parties
In Washington the senate debated President Wilsons call for direct presidential primaries. Democrats and Progressive Republicans voiced support, while leaders urged action on reform bills. Senator Gallinger warned a nationwide primary could favor the rich and invite bribe risk.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Bristow
Cummins
Martin
Gallinger
Pankhurst Warrant Awaited by British Authorities
Reports from Plymouth state Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of militant suffragists, is to be arrested on arrival from the United States. Police brace for possible clash as militants plan to rescue her with a special police tug and a pursuing vessel.
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Plymouth
England
Emmeline , Pankhurst
United States
Hanlon Sworn In As Jury Commissioner
William J. Hanlon, a Sixth ward leader, was sworn in as jury commissioner of Mobile County for a four year term. He succeeds A. Z. Oberhaus and began duties on Tuesday afternoon.
Eddie Plank Emblem of Sportsmanship and Self Control
Philadelphia December 3 Eddie Plank of the Athletic club is praised for his character both on and off the field. Gettysburg honors him as a man, noting his homelove, loyalty to the club from February to October, and his abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. The piece likens his modesty to Christy Mathewson’s quiet dignity.
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Philadelphia
Champion Athletic Baseball Club
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg
Eadie
Plank
Connie Mack
New York
Christie Mathewson
Pelicans to reshuffle under Somers in season plans
New Orleans reports show manager Cod and magnate Somers to juggle players in trades. The plan may bring new faces to the Pelicans before January 6 elections, when A J Heineman is to move from secretary to president.
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New Orleans
Pelicans
Cod
Pel
Napville
Somers
Johnny Dobbs
A. J. Heineman
Joe Kutina
Pels
Toledo
Nelson Talbott Named Captain Of Yale Grid Team
Yale football captain Nelson Talbott of Dayton Ohio is slated for leadership as the 1914 Yale grid squad approaches. The story notes interest in players and trade chatter involving Nap and Pelicans figures, with reference to Gene Paulet and league agreements shaping the season.
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Nelson Talbott
Yale Grid
Toledo
Bluhm
Nap
Katina
Iowa
Kutina
Pelicans
Somers
Heinemann
Pel
Mobile
Gene Paulet
Paulet
Wilson Sees Hopefulness In Huerta Collapse
Washington dispatch notes President Wilson expressing hope that Huerta’s regime crumbles. Reports say generals flee northern Mexico as federal trains lack fuel, while Mexican oil firms refuse to supply. Wilson refrains from changing policy to watchful waiting and anticipates a return to constitutional order under leaders who favor liberty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Chihuahua
Guayamas
Wilson
Horta
South and North Inaugurate Reduced Rate Jan 1
Federal judges Grubb Shelby and Niles decree a two and one half cent passenger rate on the South and North Alabama Railroad from Montgomery to Decatur will take effect January first under Alabama Railroad Commission orders.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grubb, Shelby and Niles
South
North Alabama
Decatur
Alabama Railroad Commission
Local Boys Reported Throwing Rocks at Cars
Police investigate complaints of rocks and missiles thrown by a group of white boys near Dauphin Street and Houston Avenue. Tuesday night report cites danger to passing automobiles and officers pledge action to stop the disturbance.
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Dauphin Street
Houston Avenue
Life Insurance Wealth Comparison Across Nations
A statement notes that life insurance coverage in the United States exceeds the combined coverage of all other countries, being more than two times as high. The remark highlights the U.S. lead in life insurance penetration and market size compared with global totals.
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United States
Tragedy as teen dies in kitchen fire attempt
Roanoke Virginia reports Jessie Robinson, 17, burned to death when she tried to hasten a kitchen fire with kerosene. Six younger siblings were injured while trying to help. The article notes a woman’s slower decision making.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Jessie Robinson
Tolley Chosen Captain Of Sewanee 1914 Football Team
At the annual banquet in Nashville on December 8, Lee Tolley was elected captain of Sewanee University’s 1914 football squad. Tolley, a Tennesseean, is listed as a junior in the class.
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Nashville
Lee Tolley
Tolley
Fragmentary phrase hints at a historical note on girls
The readable fragment mentions girls and a sense of taking chances or being glad of a chance, but lacks clear context, names, dates, or events to establish a full report or outcome. Further text would be needed to identify person, place, or significance.
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Gillett, Peabody & Co. Inc
Wen
Antwerp
Copaib
I A
IRS
Pankhurst
Eng
Sunny Brook
U.S
Richard
General Distributors
America
Vardon
Evans
Frank Quimet
London
Harry Vardon
Eadward Ray
Frank Quinnet
Massachusetts
Ray
Charles
Chick”) Evans
Chicago
Eo Evans
Convine
Cattea
New Haven, Conn
Nelson, Talbott
Dayton, Ohio
Alabama
Cea Lee
Wrigleys
Spearmi
Wrigley
Wrigley’s
Wess
Sewanee
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