Paris Exposition Seeks to Prove Bertillon System Flaws
A long critique questions the Bertillon anthropometric method shown at the Paris Exposition. It argues the system invades privacy, risks erroneous identifications, and brands the innocent through repeated accusations. The piece links the scheme to government adoption and warns of lasting reputational harm. It also notes Mrs Gladstone and her society image in a separate historical vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginilstone
Tratta
Gladstone
Alte
Invention of a German airship by Stentzel
Arthur Stentzel of Hamburg unveils an aluminum frame airship with silk wings that carries a single passenger. He claims the craft solves air navigation problems and foresees German skies filled with butterfly-winged airships and a boost to national gaiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stentzel
Hamburg
Germany
Herr Stentzel
Lem
Gambling scandal rocks Pittsburg and sparks league revolt
Section of the National League constitution bans open gambling at clubs but Pittsburgh clubs ignore it with impunity. Papers reveal large wagers on game outcomes and individual batsmen. The scandal threatens the integrity of the sport and the sport’s fans. Rival leagues form as Johnson and American League magnates push expansion and players seek a broader league. John T. Brush and others maneuver amid promises to St Louis and Cincinnati. Umpire Jack Sheridan is chosen for upcoming games across multiple cities.
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National League
Pittsburg
Pittelarg
Ure
Leagan
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Tescue
Johnaqa
Hin
Animat Evien
Drart
Comiskey
Hevaya St. Lowla
Cholanail
Baltimore
Washington
McGraw
Eastoro
Hark
Loiins
Hart
John T. Brush
Brush
Indianapolis
St Lois
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Mack
Barnes
Milwaukee
Denver
East Lake City
California
Mexico
Jack Sheridan
Ketchem from Cortland Seen as Future Star for Milwaukee
Fred L. Ketchem, Milwaukee outfielder, born July 28, 1877 in Cortland, NY, started with Cortland NY State club, moved to Louisville, then Wilkes-Barre, before joining Milwaukee. President Dreyfus expects him to develop into a star after minor league exposure. Mack plans Pacific coast trip and reports invite Indianapolis players Hartael Heydon Harvey Crisham with $100 guarantee per player.
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Fred L. Ketcham
Milwaukee
Cortland
Louisville
Wilkes- Barre
Ketchem
Pittsburg
Dreyfus
Mack
Indianapolis
Hartael
Heydon
Harvey
Minneapolis
Crisham
Buffalo
Crisham, Cleveland ace catcher, born Amesbury 1877
Patrick J. Crisham, a former Cleveland club catcher in the American League, was born in Amesbury, Maine on December 13, 1877. He played with Lewiston and Providence earlier, and later served as first baseman for Baltimore before joining Cleveland where his bat often topped .200 and his fielding was valued.
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Patrick J. Crisham
Carthy Exr
Cleveland Club
Amesbury
Lowell Alia
Esland
Lewiston
Baltimore Pyc
Wilfur
Baltimore
Beadon
Ban
Gleveland
Burns and the Detroit Franchise Grudge
Indianapolis Press reports Burns seeks to sell the Detroit franchise amid a feud with Ban Johnson as fans doubt the league’s neutrality. Burns paid 12000 for Detroit but may clear about 10000 this year while portraying a vendetta that also entertains public sympathy and dividends.
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Burns
Détroit
Ban Johnson
Job of
Times
Borne
Stallings
Detroit
Chicago
Indianapolls Press
Diamond Glints and Great Play Mark 1901 Season Notes
George Van Haltren shows grand form returning to baseball as a veteran. The piece highlights left-handed pitchers Hahn Dowling and Ample and notes left-handers’ strong showings, with 79 wins to 69 losses in the American League and 55 to 72 in the National. Roy Thomas’s errorless streak stands out among fielding feats.
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George van Haltren
Louisville
Minneapolis
Hartford
Pinkerty
Rochesters
Ted Lewis
Boston
Roy Thomas
Philadelphians
Ryan
Chicago
Hahn
Dowling
Ample
Painter of the Indian Charles I L Stephens on October Ladies' Home Journal cover
The painter Charles IL Stephens, expert on Native American topics and former Philadelphia art school contributor, decorates the October Ladies' Home Journal cover. Alice Barber Stephens, his former pupil and illustrator, signs drawings admired by art lovers. Irene Brown in St Nicholas recalls Mt Hamilton ascent and a midnight dinner from the Lick observatory after a telescope view.
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Charles IL Stephens
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mfe
Philadelphia Art School
Mise Alice
Adt
Alice Barber Stephens
Nicholas Irene Brown
Mt. Hamilton
Lick Observatory
Bain
Jone
Great Lick
Remnant Text Reflects Rumors and Remedies Across Regions
The fragmentary clipping cites HMpstetter's Stomach Hitters for dyspepsia and constipation, warns about cautions against imitations, and mentions a Galveston storm barometer reading. It references Boxer resistance to the Empress Dowager, rumored uprisings in Hispaniola, and fears of German-Chinese conflict amid global tensions. It also contains stray medical ad lines and weather-related notes.
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Paris
Parit
Ita
Bertilion
Dreyfim
Rennes
Justica
Paria
Hoxull
Magin
Mit
Ukes
Freds
Patrick J, Crisham
Pileia
Galveston
Tribury
Chines
Shanghai de Viectors
Cartera
Sayers
Erea
Cape Haitien
Monte Cristi
Sento Domingo
Jimmes
Lone Yath
Gomehueen Bayou
Pawnee
China
St. Jacobs Oil
Isi
Bray
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