Plotnapped leaders of white slave plot in Harrisburg
Samuel Franklin alias Samuel Ware and Edward Loud, alleged leaders of white slave agents, with women of questionable character, were arrested by federal agents in Harrisburg and jailed in Dauphin County. Authorities call the case the most atrocious white slave plot the government has faced in years.
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Harrisburg
Samuel Franklin
Samuel Ware
Edward Loud
United States Negro Cavalry
Vermont
Virginia
Dauphin County
Investgation of Philippines Moves Forward By MITLER Visit
Congressman Lawrence Mitler left Minneapolis for San Francisco to sail for Manila as a special representative of the minority in the House. He will report on the Philippine situation to counter the Democratic push for independence in the coming Congress.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lawrence Mitler
pbu= juth
San Francisco
Manila
Philippine Islands
House of Representatives
Congress
Disbrow Leads First Leg in Galveston Beach Race
Louie Disbrow in a Simplex wins the first leg of the 300 mile sweepstakes at Galveston Cotton Carnival beach races. He averaged 73.28 mph for 100 miles with a 1 28.5%:48 time. Six other finishers trailed. Ralph Mulford and Armour Ferguson faced mechanical issues.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Louie Disbrow
Disbrow
Chandler
Mason
Endicott
Case
Jack LeCain
Stutz
Joe Horan
Lozier
Conde Magely
Studebaker
Ralph Mulford
Peugeot
Armour Ferguson
New York
Ferguson
DeWitt
Staudebaker
Mosely
Pringle
Case Pirate
Ulbricht
Case Bullet
Puegeot
Mason Special
Mulford
Rockenbacher
Out on Slide to First Base Ruled Illegal by Umpire Association
Chicago July 29 An unwritten law proclaimed by umpires that a batter is out when sliding into first base was upheld by President Chivington of the American Association There is no time gained on sliding and when the base runner does not dodge a tag the slide only creates dust to hide the play he said
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chivington
American “Association
Unwritten law on sliding into first base challenged
Cincinnati July 29 Chairman August Herrmann of the National Baseball Commission rejects an unwritten rule that a runner who slides into first base can be called out. He cites official rules allowing reaching base by running or other permitted means as long as within lines. The stance opposes President Thomas Chivington of the American Association.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Thomas Chivington
American Association
Oly
Mr. Herrmann
Grand Rapids Hosts Third Grand Circuit Meeting. Records Shattered
Grand Rapids Michigan hosted the third annual Grand Circuit meet with ideal weather and a large crowd. Uhlan driven by Doc Tanner set Michigan track records at 1 59 3 4 for the pacing and Cliftontake Longworth B lowered the 2 05 pace to 2 02 4 2 in straight heats. Billing’s grey gelding lowered the Comstock track trotting mark and state record, while Creosote and Granada Marshal set fast 2 10 trot marks. Walter Cochato and driver Legg were suspended twelve days after the program.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapid
Uhlan
Doc Tanner
Michigan
Billing
Comstock
Dudie Archdale
Hamburg Belle
Detroit
Young George Brickley Joins the Athletics
George Brickley nineteen year old brother of Harvard star Charles Brickley reported to the Philadelphia American League team yesterday. He may be given a chance to play in the outfield if Rube Oldring is out for several days after consulting the club physician for an ailment caused by eating soft shell crabs.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George Brickley
Charles Brickley
Harvard
Brickley
Rube Oldring
Oldring
Chance Shows Lines Over Two New Ones
New York July 29 Anounced last night that Manager Chance of the New York Americans had purchased Outfielder Cook of the Austin club Texas League and Pitcher Cooney of the Butte Montana club Union Association. Cooney will join the New Yorks at once but Cook will not report until fall.
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Associated Press
New York
Chance
New York Americans
Cook
Austin
Cooney
Butte, Montana
Union Association
New Yorks
Betsill Sold to Detroit From Asheville Club
Rus Betsill of Enoree South Carolina pitcher for the Asheville club in the North Carolina league was sold yesterday to the Detroit club of the American league. The price paid for the player was not disclosed.
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Betsill
TIGER
Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Russel Betsill
Enoree
S.C
Detroit Club
Notre Dame Twirler Joins Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher William Tathrop from Notre Dame, after he reported for duty in Boston where the team is based. Tathrop spent the past three years on Notre Dame's baseball nine and joins the major league club now.
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Notre Dame
White Sox
Associated Press
Boston
Chicago White Sox
William Tathrop
Notre Dame Baseball Nine
Trolley Wire Break Delays Street Car Traffic
A broken trolley wire on St. Francis and Conception streets blocked streetcar traffic Monday afternoon at about 6. The outage disrupted all cars on that track and riders faced waits while repair crews fixed the line. This marked the second breakdown in three days.
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St. Francis
Conception
Matardie
T, Francis
St. Joseph
Stal
Married Life The Third Year Continues
A fragment from a serialized story depicts a waitress drawing her shawl tight as a gusty scene closes in, suggesting tension and discomfort in a cramped setting. The dialogue hints at strained relationships and a claustrophobic atmosphere.
British sport writers praise cup winners
London reports praise for the Davis Cup victory by the United States and for Maurice McLoughlin's superb play. The Daily Express calls defeat undesirable yet not resented, while the Daily Chronicle lauds McLoughlin's sensational rise and questions how long US domination might last.
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Associated Press
London
Maurice E. McLoughlin
The
Daily Express
Daily Chronicle
MecLoughlin
United States
Fence Lumber Ad Offers Rough 1x6 and 1x8x10
Crichton Lumber Co advertises All Heart rough lumber in 1x6 by any length for 21 dollars and 1x8 by 10 feet or longer for 23 dollars with delivery offered. Crichton Lumber Co lists both phones for contact.
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Crichton Lumber CO
Mrs Warren Curtis Finds Fulfillment in Married Life
Miss Carson contrasts women in hotels with Mrs Warren E Curtis who cherishes home and husband. She declares no career is as satisfying as being a wife, while noting some women have careers yet seem unhappy. Helen remarks on happiness and fulfillment.
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Helen
Miss Carson
New York
Warren E. Curtis
Business Men's Lunch Special at Pry a Cup Café
The cafe advertises a Business Men's Lunch from 12 to 2:30 p m featuring quick service and top quality market fare. It promotes DeBriere's Famous Slave Coffee and claims to be the best in the city at 42 South Royal Street.
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DeBriere
South Royal
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