Baseball deaths by own hand spark debate on sport strain
The article notes Marty Bergen Winnie Mercer and Chick Stahl among four prominent baseball figures who died by suicide in recent years, and it suggests Ed Delehanty may have done likewise. It compares mortality by self harm across professions, arguing athletic exertion offers some protective balance despite extreme stress.
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Marty Bergen
Winnie Mercer
Chick” Stahl
Ed Delehanty
Mste Tt
Perl
Mercer
Bergen
Delehanty
Chick" Stant
Marts Bergen
Rink
Washington
Detroit
Fox
San Francisco
Aga
West
Tal
Niagara River
Tve
Eiver
Helnian
Bony Lo Arsb
Advice to Ty Cobb about tougher rivals in baseball history
A fragmentary column advises Ty Cobb on possible rivals in the American League. It lists players such as Hobie Torsill Hayden and Gentle George Moriarity, noting Cobb’s past clashes with Detroit teammates and urging caution if he joins another club. The piece references several teams and players, hinting at Cobb’s outspoken style and the era’s rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiozion
Lous
Mar
Cobb
Jerk O'Conner
Detroit
Intiferce
Boston
Hayden
George Moriarity
New York
Pebb
Hogs
Sam
Ingelind
Nic’ Clark
Eskeem Bruth
Jeck
Rochester Chosen for 1908 National Bowling Conventi
At a National Bowling Association meeting in Atlantic City Rochester New York was selected as the 1908 convention site. Officers elected include President Frank M Clute of New York Vice President John Sloss of Buffalo Second Vice President W W Bennington of Buffalo Treasurer E H E Dungan of Poll Belport Secretary P C Pulver of Newark. The board adopted worded rules and appointed a committee to revive the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
National Bowling Association
Rochester
Frank M Clute
New York
John Sloss
Buffalo
W. W. Bennington
EH. E. Dungan
Polla
Philadelphia
Blaze Sparks Fire at Donaldson Home on Twelfth Street
Incendiary fire discovered in the home of Fred S. Donaldson and Allison Early Morning Hours at 2030 Twelfth Street Northwest. George Poarch alerted authorities as $150 in damage occurred. A second fire caused by a tossed cigarette threatened Hezekiah Williams at 143 Third Street Northwest with $10 damage.
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Fred S. Donaldson Allison
George Poarch
Fred & Donaldson
Twelfth Street
Hezekiah Williams
Third Street
Woodmen Dance Plans Highlight Northeast Temple Event
Extensive plans for entertainment and dance by Company Cy Thirty-second Restment Uniform Rank Woodmen of the World at Northeast Temple tonight. Highlights include fencing bouts, songs by Mise McKesitt, and musical performances by Uniform Rank Geneum Corps of Oak. By 6 p.m. today, attendees expected. a new Woodmen song will be performed.
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Woodmen of the World
Bystelia Raymond
Wiliam Aermper
Mise McKesitt
Tha Boys
Oak
Byres
Baby suffers concussion after mother’s assault
An eighteen month old child, mother Annie Ernest, sustained a brain concussion when her husband Silas M Ernest knocked her down on M Street Southeast on September. Doctors at Children’s Hospital said the child was not seriously hurt. Ernest, charged with assault, is expected for arraignment in Police Court this morning as friends condemn the attack.
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Annie Ernest
Children’s Hospital
Silas M Ernest
M Street
Setuher
Ernest
Polles Court
Half Street
Fall from hotel step kills Philadelphian in Atlantic City
A man identified as Jeffries from Philadelphia fell from the Hotel Dunlap front steps on the boardwalk in Atlantic City and struck his head on the planks. Police kept onlookers back as friends carried him to a rolling chair and he was taken to hospital where he died.
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Tee Wraghisgton Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Dunlap
J. & Jeffries
Jeffries
Edward Neumeyer
George R. Bready
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson Fishing Club
Blue Ridge Club
Fides
MM. E. Alles
Henry Small, Jr
Merchants urged to own garages for delivery cars
An expert from the New York Motor Club argues that businesses using motor delivery vehicles should own their own garages. He cites better vehicle care, supervision, and reliability, noting many firms store cars in public garages where maintenance is neglected. Electric and gasoline fleets require skilled foremen and battery or power-plant expertise to prevent costly failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 2 Martin
New York
Marth
Porto Alca
Barness
Devery
Monkeys in turmoil over Caruso visit at zoo
In a chaotic zoo scene, capuchin monkeys riot as rumors spread that the Italian tenor Caruso is in town. Clemen ceau schemes for action while Mrs Fiske and others advocate firm discipline, sparking a heated, humorous clash among cage residents about art, propriety, and survival.
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Caruso
Ftalian
Keapers
Clemanceau
Booker
Crum
Clemaenceau
Mes
Fiske
Spooner
Fisky
Mr Clemenceau
Thomas TV
Lawson
William Travers Jerome
Larry
Jerry
Indy
Jerome
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Monastic Cats in Chaos Disrupt San Francisco Social Scene
An indoor cage fight between cats during a monastery gathering escalated into a wild fracas injuring many. Sprawling brawl led to torn ears and displaced teeth as fierce scratching spread, forcing authorities to calm the scene and cancel social obligations for prominent attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Talla
Spooner
Hooker
Crum
Eimian
Hunting and Fishing Twenty Years Wan the Marsh
A historical look at marsh bird populations compares past and present hunting. Fewer birds now linked to more hunters and earlier muzzle loaders. remarks on sunfish, bass, and local river fishing. Mentions Col. James Morrizon's Florida trip, bass and tarpon catches, and regional anglers along the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daya
Ortolan
James Morrizon
Burlidstraor
Atea
Fiorlia
Calonél Artl
Misty
Tryme
Washington Post Subscription Votes Offer Fragments
Periodic subscription text offers ballots with advance payment options from March 34 to June 20. It lists 1 to 12 month prepaid plans and accompanying vote bonuses of 25 to 3,000 extra votes, reflecting promotional newspaper incentives.
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Washington Post
District of Columbia
City of
Alexandria
Virginia
Maryland
Bafiere
Cully Prapard
Paid in advance options listed for subscription terms
The notice outlines various prepaid subscription terms including 1, 2, and 3 months and multiple unclear month options. It mentions weekend or Sunday only terms and references additional vote extras with inconsistent figures and garbled text. The overall clarity is low and specific details are not reliable.
A Philosophical View on Bidding and Jumping Cars
A fragmentary quote depicts a man on foot reacting to a car bidding scene with sharp, ironic wit. The speaker notes the harsh honk of the automobile as he must leap to the bidding, yet he doubts the irritation is strong or lasting.
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Snavely
Army and Navy
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