25 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1885
Page
1
From Washington Lieutenant Dannenhower, Arctic exploration figure, argues against new Polar expeditions. He urges expanding observatory stations for meteorology and magnetism instead, citing high human costs and limited gains.
The joint conference of the National League and the American Association discussed future conduct, agreeing not to pay player advances before October and to avoid contracting with opposing clubs. After season end, clubs will exchange games, with other decisions to be reported later. the meeting was harmonious and closed to nonmembers.
Reliable reports say Aulde morte, the missing New Orleans sub-treasury clerk, did not leave Mexico legally but returned believing he was expelled. Judges released him. arrest followed amid kidnapping claims and possible demand for his return to Mexico. Kalamazoo rain damages crops threaten 100000 dollar loss.
Younastows O August 26 Yesterday morning the proprietors of the Valley Mills and the Tramail Iron Company at Girard signed the scale. Andrews Bros Co mills still operate with others likely to sign, bringing all valley mills into operation. Death of James Monroe Livingston Exereas NH August 25 James Monroe Livingston aged sixty four prominent state political figure died yesterday He served eight years as internal Revenue Collector and twelve years as Appraiser at the Boston custom house.
Reports from RoexiaNp Wisimetor and other towns recount a liquor seizure at the Lindsey Hotel leading to a confrontation between Constable Ornew and Joseph K. Clinton, with Clinton wounded twice and Severance beating him as crowds threaten lynching. Other items include a miner killed in Leadville, a gravel train accident near Frankus, and multiple local assaults and investigations.
August morning over the bay sees crews gathering at Stapleton Clifton and Tompkinsville with red flags from Sewanaccs and Atlantic clubs. The Titan passes Priscilla as Bedouin edges Gracie on the west bank while a light Sandy Hook wind challenges the fleet.
The Puritan and Priscilla led a brisk tide race past Sandy Hook with spinnakers set and later rounded Buoy 10. The Puritan finished narrowly ahead of the New York boat by time, while the Gracie and Bedouin trailed. the Gracie won a $250 prize from Bedouin’s owner. The committee will select the yacht to sail against Genesta, likely the Puritan, in September.
Philadelphia and Boston opened with a 2 to 0 outcome. Athletics routed Baltimore 15 to 3. Pittsburgh clashed with Louisville and New York New Yorks edged Providence 10 to 5. Washington bested Virginia 6 to 5. Brooklyn defeated Brooklyn 7 to 8. Metropolitan defeated Nashville 9 to 4. Memphis and Columbus finished with 1.0 to 0.0.
Pleasant weather and large attendance marked the Baratoga Raceway meeting in Sanarogasa New York with six races completed. Winners included Nora M Douglas Mallace Ernst Guy and Parker's Tonic advertising follows reader-driven editorial notes and a political commentary on a Minneapolis route cost and railroad bonds.
An old newspaper blurb touts Ayer s Ague Cure as a powerful preventive for fevers and chills. It emphasizes avoiding poisons and promises to ward off ceasiness deafness headache and related disorders with a proprietary formula.
Loan opportunity available on improved farm property. For particulars apply to Whipple and Smiley.
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