Carter's Good Time at Fort Leavenworth Sparks Inquiry
Revelations from a Fort Leavenworth prisoner allege favoritism toward former Captain Carter who was jailed for massive government fraud. The complaint claims Carter enjoys social contact, better cell conditions, and extra food while other inmates endure stricter treatment, prompting a justice department review and possible action by Secretary Root.
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Fort Leavenworth
S Tar
Ober- Tin M. Carter
Carter
United States Army
Bavannah
Cuthorizes
Ike
Port Leavenworth
Carthr
Department of Justice
Washington
War Department
West Point
Army
Root
Early Coffee Houses Spread Across Europe in 17th Century
The account traces coffee from early mentions around 1600 to its spread by 1662 with Sir Nicholas disappoint? not required. It notes Venice in 1615, Burton’s 1621 reference in Anatomy of Melancholy, and a Levant merchant opening London’s first coffee house with a Greek girl. Other coffee houses soon followed.
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Calton
Venice
Burton
Nicholas Crit
London
England
Peculiar mottled tribe on the Perus bank in South America
A description of a unique tribe dwelling along the Perus river in South America. All members, including men women and children, share a striking mottled black and white appearance. The text notes their uniform tale like similarity across ages and genders.
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Feapie
Perus
South America
Curious Coffins of the Banle People of West Africa
Curio study by Maurice Delafosse describes Banle burials near the Ivory Coast between Bandamit and Nai rivers. Coffins are carved from large wood blocks, with ornate covers showing items of rank such as a leopard portrait, umbrella, gold hilted sword, cups, and a death’s head. A sacrificed slave’s fate is hinted at but spared by Delafosse’s intercession.
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Ivory Coast
West Africa
Bandamit
Nai
M. Maurice Delafosse
Ulm- Celal
M. Delafonse
Nyato Kuasel
M. Delafosse
Imperial Opal on View in London Agents General Meeting
The Imperial Opal weighing 20 carats was shown to agents general and colonial leaders in London by Maurice Lyons. It is a harlequin opal of exceptional color play, with the larger piece prized for offering to the king in honor of the Commonwealth. The gem, found in western Queensland, is a rock opal and considered the finest among those seen by Sir Horace Tozer.
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London
Maurice Lyons
Victoria
Lyons
Horace Toxer
Horace Tozer
Queensland
When the Earth Will Be Hall Its Future Density
A careful computation by a statistician suggests that in 300 years the Earth's population density will reach about 1,000 people per square mile, leaving two thirds of an acre per person for all needs. The analysis bases future totals on nineteenth century growth, projecting the year 2280. Present populations by nation include United States 21, China 95, United Kingdom 829, Germany 263, Italy 289, France 136, Spain 7, Belgium 5Y2.
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Aquare Ville
Tassia
United States
China
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Holland
Belgium
The Pope's License of Tamer Portrait Folly
A painter sought the pope’s inscription on a mediocre portrait. The pope mused and adapted a familiar line from St. Matthew, writing Be not afraid it is to AX. The anecdote shows the papal reluctance to endorse every work.
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St. Matthew
From Poverty to Power A Vanderlip Rise
Rose from Poverty tells of A. Vanderlip former United States Treasury aide who rose from a barefoot, hungry childhood in Aurora to a vice presidency at a New York bank earning $25,000 annually. He worked in railroad shops, learned shorthand, read widely, then seized a Chicago financial opening to advance his career.
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A. Vanderlip
United States Treasury
New York
Aurora
Chiecago
Inspiring Career of FE A Vanderlip in the Treasury
FE A Vanderlip rises from poverty to influence in the U S Treasury. He enforces strict discipline, promotes education, and backs young men with scholarships. His hard but fair methods earned both praise and hatred, with supporters honoring him as a reformer and leader.
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Chicago
Wehools
Tle
Vanderlip
Potatoes Linked to Poison Solanin Claim
A Washington analyst is said to have found large solanin quantities in potatoes and avianip deemed poisonous. The text recalls prior alarms about foods to avoid and cites an Austrian soldiers episode as an example of potato poisoning dating back some years.
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Science Ia
Washington
Guardman Encounters Vast Ostrich in South Africa
A British guardman stationed at a remount depot near Cape Town faced a remarkable incident. While taking a walk, he refused to back from crossing a fenced enclosure with an ostrich inside. He was knocked down each time he attempted to rise, finally lying on his back unhurt as the bird sat on his chest until rescue teams arrived.
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Gaardeman
Cape Town
oMhers
Tonye
Fragmented Faith Quote Transforms Into Courage and Hope
A partial, abstract text reflects themes of patience and fortitude. The lines contrast courage in action with quiet resilience, suggesting endurance and hope as guiding forces.
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Herolam
Western League fights contract clash over National League deal
Western League charges that the new league contracts are designed to undermine players and favor management. The dispute centers on reserve clauses and binding terms for next year. Philadelphia managers clash with the American and National leagues as talks threaten to disrupt the baseball map.
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Western A Troten
Western League
Tnteade
Outhelder Bradley
Dengar
Salt Lake City
Jnst
Tebenu
National League
Philadelphia National League
Tajole
Tobeau
Neagrona
Lkely
Western
Selbach’s Big Day Hits in Cincinnati and Other Big Bats
The season’s standout games show Selbach with eight hits at Cincinnati, while Heldrick of St. Louis registers three four-hit games including two triples and a double. Keeler, Delehanty, Wallace, Davis, Burkett, Doyle, Ritchey, Donovan, Crawford, Sheckard, Beckley and others share multi hit feats, with five hit games noted for Van Haltren and Doyle.
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Selbach
Cincinnati
van Haltren
Heldrick
St. Louis
Hickman
Heidrick
Strange
Keeler
Delehanty
Wallace
Davis
Burkett
Doyle
Ritchey
Donovan
Crawford
Sheckard
Beckley
Veteran pitcher Jimmy Callahan returns to active play
Jimmy Callahan, longtime Chicago pitcher in both major leagues, re enters after a broken arm sidelined him. A versatile infielder and fan favorite, he joins the American League roster this season, continuing to chase pennant glory.
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Fitoohan
Jimmy Callahan
Chicago
Calla
James J. Callaman
Han Ts
Chicago Doss
Jimmy
Wrestler Sharkey Inspired by Jenkins Victory
The ex sailor Sharkey remains unshaken after Tom Jenkins defeated him in a match. His friends believe Sharkey will become a fine wrestler with trials against good men like Jenkins. Sharkey’s physical build suits wrestling, and he shows unexplored cleverness and tricks. Bob Fitealmmons may next challenge Trenkine, having trained briefly with Roeber.
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Tom Jenkins
Sharkey
Jenkins
Bob Fitealmmons
Trenkine
Fits 8
Ernest Roeber
National League Wrestles with Patriots Loss in Patronage War
The National League groups Roden Conant and Billings surrendered to the American League after a vain struggle for patronage, ending a brief but heated dispute over support and influence.
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National League
Roden, Conant
Gfd
Billings
American League
John F Zalusky Emerges As Promising Baseball Prospect
John F Zalusky born in Minneapolis on June 22 18% begins his first season as a professional pitcher with the Lowlaville Club of the Weert fanc elation. His steady improvement and strong batting contributions have drawn notice in major circles and management predicts a bright future as a catcher and star in the National League.
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John Ff. Zalusky
Minneapolis
Mina
al Stendy
Colregiane
John F. Zalubey
Wilmoet
Zalusky
Winters Emerges as Pitching Prospect in York Circuit
Colline Wind manager Colina hosts a visitor, Winters, a rising pitcher from York Pa. He previously pitched for MC A York against Baltimore League and Maryland Athletic Club, and for Gettysburg College. Winters, the second pitcher to join the league this season, is praised by Somers who also pursues Ad Wigh. The Newport News club plan includes him after a string of strong performances, including a May 27 win over Ports mouth and May 20 shutout of Wilmington.
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Colline Wind
Colina
Winters
Mc.a
York
Maryland Athletic Club
Gettysburg College
Plank
Somers
Ad Wigh
Atur Ploetier
Newport News
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Boston Post
Ward Wins Suit Over Trial Demand in Crane Contract Case
Attorney John M Ward former New York Baseball Club captain pressed for a trial against Samuel Crane for breach of contract with the Monat Eshihitien Company controlling the club. The trial court ruled Ward could proceed to trial to recover costs. The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision, paving the way for a settlement or continued litigation.
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Ward
John M. Ward
New York Baseball Elut
Monat Eshihitien Company
New York Baseball @b
Samuel Crane
Delancey Nicoll
Wart
Pnless
Crane
Costa
Court of Appeals
New York Club
Tye
Diamond Glints and Philles Rally Shape Season
The article praises Helstrick of St. Louis as the premier base runner and notes a harsh foul strike rule affecting hitters like Puck and the Phillies sluggers. It highlights a high-scoring rally season across leagues, with teams in the National League hit hard by costly results while pitchers push averages up. Joe Kelley of Cincinnati is quoted on his snap throw and base running, with praise for his effortless ball handling and the dangers for runners against him.
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Helstrick
St. Louis
Philles
Puck
Papeelally
Gato Reewinta
Deraen
Joe Kelley
Cincinnati
Atte Kelley
Theta
Mintanes
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