Spalding Seeks Control of Pro Baseball Leagues
A G Spalding urges centralized executive control of professional baseball to stabilize the sport. He argues the National League would dominate under such oversight, while other leagues defend their interests. The proposal includes potential beet sugar factory sites in Colorado Springs and a 200 mile by half to two mile wide beet cultivation area.
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New York
A. G. Spalding
Ee Whithe
Weanieatiers
Ta League Clube Pas
Teriaeapren Smiry
Ruth
Learaen
Colorado Springs
Beets Farm Syndicate Eyes 15000 Acre Deal near Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs report notes a syndicate of capitalists intends to buy all farms between Colorado Springs and Monument to create a large beet growing operation. About 15000 acres and numerous tenants are involved as plans unfold for expanding beet production at a new plant location.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Monument
Strong College Men Compete in Fifty Strongest Students Test
Strong college men nationwide join a strength testing competition to determine the fifty stoutest students. Each university submits the theoretical records of its top 50 athletes, measured by seven tests devised by Dr. Dudley Argenti of Harvard, including back and leg strength, grip, pullups, and leg power. Columbia currently holds the intercollegiate championship with about 6,000 points from last year’s top 50.
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New York
American
Hach University
Senda
Dudley A.argent
Harvard
Jungs
Columbia
De Wet’s Nephew Reported Wounded and Escaped
Gumyaquil April 14 Adonis Deete nephew of the Baer petal De Wet was wounded and Feptured at the battle of Facobadal. He escaped from Bermuda by swimming to 2 ree bound oe recently. He spent a fee investr This elig ad tro ceeded to Lima Peru where he will ni wage in Tilning enterprine.
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de Wet
Gumyaquil
Adonis Deete
Baer Petal
Facobadal
Bermuda
Lima
Péru
Banishment Case Ties to Governor Appeal
New York April 14. Sequel to Leonard Hobinson confession the year old boy who plotted to murder his playmate Jessie Lanes. He is banished to an island at Shinnesock bay three years with out-of-court compromise reported. Court and relatives resisted harsh punishment while governors may be asked. Also notes 1888 89 deficits for East Africa Cameroons and South West Africa protectorates totaling 200000 dollars.
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New York
Leonard Hobinson
Murler
Jessie Lanes
Shinnesock Bay
Highut
Germany aims to extend colonies amid funding drive in Africa
New York reports Germany intensifies efforts to expand colonial holdings in Southwest Africa. The government shows a yearly subsidy of 32.006, but the financial push faces challenges despite the subsidies.
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New York
Germany
Africa
Young artist Hecker sent to state hospital after New Jersey wreck
April 14 report from New York describes Meyron Hecker, a gifted young artist, wandering from Woodbine last October and ending in a swamp near a state hospital. Hecker’s condition worsened, attempts to restore his reason failed, and his clothing was torn. Separate dispatch notes nine more Indian mule traders heading to Kansas City for Britain Army needs, detained at Ellis Island.
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Assaty Evena
New York
Hie Gind
Dering
Meyron Hecker
State Hospital For the
Trenton
N. J
Hecker Din Peeeerene
Woodbine
Cote Ete Bava
Tunger
Ria
Missouri
India
Kansas City
Thede
Ells Island
Kelsey Pleased Believes He Can Win State Auditor Nomination
Atchison resident Mr Kelsey a Republican candidate for State Auditor campaigns across Kansas claiming strong support from the First district and confidence of victory if nominated. A veteran mayor and accountant, he stresses district outreach and notes recent endorsements and national issues shaping the race.
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SH. Kelsey
Atchison
Mets
Ross
Jefferson
Kelsey
Kansas
Ware
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