Dick Jemison reports on Barons staff and pennant chase upheavals
Manager Molesworth of the Barons leaves on a scouting tour while Wilkes fills in. Protests over a protested game and salary disputes color a busy season as pitchers Helm Mullaney and Johnson shift teams. A Jacksonville check honors Mullans for pennant work. a threatening letter to Rucker unsettles Brooklyn. The Montgomery Journal weighs in on the Crackers and Travelers standings as the pennant race tightens.
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Dick Jemison
Molesworth
Barons
Clark Milley
Uveratary
Atlanta
Birmingham
Wilkes
Smith
Sayer
Memphis
Montgomery
Bebb
Ryan
Memphia
Dominick J Mallans
CO Livingston
Real Agtate Ceater
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Burbridge
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Mullaney
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Behan
Jackson Mile
Mulaney
QO Livingston
Rucker
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New Yorke
Giants
Tiapelurn
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Pat Donovan
Eam
Montgomery Journal
Travelers
Barone of Coures
Thatcher Jake Atz
Pelican Shamatop
Washington
Beach Hargis Murder Case Seeks New Judge
In Jackson Mississippi on August 24 the murder case against Beach Hargis was called. Circuit Judge J Padams recused himself and vacated the bench. Judge Adame cited past prosecutions by Hargis as his reason. Acting Governor Cox may appoint a special judge today. In the same precincts Wilson and Bledsoe faced a tight fourth district Democratic primary for the seat, with Hill and Mirrison close and no majority yet.
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Jackston
Beach Hargis
J Padams
Bbench
Aconte
Adame
Hargister
Breathitt
Cox
Willi
Jackson Miss
Wilson
Tul Sisson
Winona
Hill
Mir @isson
Oef Bledsoe
Republican leaders optimistic on New England gains this fall
Frank H Hitencock, chairman of the national committee, announced at the conference that the party found the movement in good shape. Leaders expect naval republican majorities in New England to be rolled up this fall for the national ticket.
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Busin
AL Lee
Frank
Hitencock
New England
Train kills four near Cottage Grove in Oregon incident
Four people perished near Cottage Grove Oregon when the Cottage Grove local on the South Pacific struck a bull on the tracks and derailed, trapping victims in the ditch. Victims listed include Portland engineer Frank Balter and Portland fireman Ray Swarte, with George Baliey from Eugene and others from Junction City.
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Here
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South Pacific
Bonn
Portland
Frank Balter
Ray Swarte
George Baliey
Eugena
Republican Committee to Meet in Birmingham Tomorrow
The stile executive committee of the Thompson wing of the Republican Party will convene in Birmingham tomorrow at noon to decide plans for a vigorous campaign in Alabama this fall. Proposals include placing speakers on the stump and taking steps to reduce the Democratic majority in the state.
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Alabama
Republicans
Birmingham
Ala
Stile
Thompson Wing
Republican Party
Panic Seized Mother in Brooklyn Fire Tragedy
A Brooklyn apartment fire destroyed a year old infant’s life and left Joseph dead while Mrs Abruzig and her baby were seriously wounded. Firemen extinguished flames as a man fled the scene and a clocking blaze severely damaged the dwelling.
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New York
Non Joseph
Joseph
Abrizg
Dentist Gas Misuse Sparks Dawson Town Fight
Dawson’s visit to a town dentist ends in a heated exchange over a painful molar extraction with gas. Harpers Weekly recounts the patient’s claim the procedure required double the usual fee and a warning about future charges as the patient left, still groggy from anesthesia.
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Dawson
Town
Wis
Cme
Lta
Sas
Harpers Weekly
Dawson Ag
Yellow Fever in Mexico Reported at Several Points
Dr Thoman in New Orleans reports multiple outbreak sites in Mexico and warns U.S. authorities to prevent spread. Inspector Johnln Thomas notes fever cases near rail lines and cites commerce and passenger movement as risk factors. A curious anecdote about a shoe box trade and a woman named Marla Havergal is mentioned in passing.
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Thoman
New Orleans
John Ln Thomas
United States
Pubilcult and Machines
Mexii
Stuamter
United Blates
Campaign Jobe Went Wrong The How bilaa Sinks congressman romota fest
Campaign missteps lead to a violent incident as a congressman faces an attack and a bystander, with nerves frayed in a tense scene. The narrative shifts to a dramatic aftermath involving a campaign aide, a cigar box, and a disrupted rally as authorities search for those involved. A second report notes the suicide of Miss Winifred Parsons, found with a note to her late fiancé’s valet.
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Bilaa
Romota
Vian
Heilo Hanks
Stahig
Gorqugis
Congress
Tin
Whit
Denver
Beaver Bill
Carrie
Bill
Beaver BI
Burns and Squires Fight Ends in Thirteenth Round Knockout
Sydney witnesses a heavyweight bout where Tomy Burns defeats Bill Squires by knockout in the thirteenth round. The arena at Rushcutters Bay housed about 20 000 spectators including sailors from visiting American battleships. Burns dominated with sharp body blows and clean rights, finally stopping Squires after a prolonged, brutal contest.
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Flydney
N ¢W
Tommy Burns
Pugular
Bill Byuirve
Smukes
Rushutters Bay
Harry “Nathan
Burns
Flerely
USA
Squires
Burne Coning
Squiren
Riba Byuires
Burna
Ani Usurns
Big Right
Ewinga
Bothmin
Stepper
Puns
Burns Chitin
Rownd
Warmjeta
Iim
Napoleon Burns His Breeches Misprint Ends in Legend
From The Pathfinder, a fragment notes Napoleon inadvertently smoking cannon and scorching his white trousers. The moment is cited as a historic misexpression later corrupted by writers, with an aid helping as he muttered about burning his britches.
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Napoleon
Cost of Courtesy in Business Trade Adage Recalled
In The Magazine of Commerce the idea that courtesy costs nothing is discussed as a principle of business life. The piece notes courtesy acts as a lubricant for commerce but acknowledges maintaining constant courtesy demands significant mental effort.
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The
Magazine of Commerce
Ralph Savidge Only Player From Memphis Club
Memphis Tennessee August 24 Special Ralph Savidge the local pitcher sold to Cincinnati is the only player disposed of by the local club according to President Coleman who denies the reported sale of Ranston the second baseman to Philadelphia. Negotiations with the Chicago club for Catcar Gwene have been abandoned and officials refuse to set or trade more than one player Bavidge. The present squad will be retained almost intact for another pennant campaign since that one player can be drafted from the ranks this year.
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Memphis Tenn
Ralph Savidge
Cincinnati
Coleman
Ranston
Philadelphia
Little
Chicago
Catcar Gwene
Toul
Bavidge
Mining finds and wild turkey chases across continents
The article recounts dramatic gold discoveries in Western Australia at Coolgardie and Londonderry, detailing miners Bailey and Bord’s trek, the water shortage that tested them, and the ensuing fortunes, along with reports of Wild Turkey sightings and a humorous note on millionaire archetypes in America.
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London
Coolgardie
Western Australia
Weir
Bailey
Bord
Australia
Agai
Eldorado
Cooolgardle
Hailey
Borde
Londonderry
Foo
Nationa Reef
Montgomery Census Shows Decrease In 1908 Figures
Montgomery Alabama August 25 Special The county plans a new school census due to a sharp drop from 1906 figures. The law change imposes fees for falsifying numbers and ties funding to per capita results. Superintendent Gunnels orders revised tallies, noting declines across several counties and a statewide movement toward updated counts for 1908.
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Montgomery County
Jena
Ngures Montgomery
Gunnels
Rew
Baldwin
Covington
Arog Tita Ose
Perry
Wacox
Tallapoosa
Yoo Pi
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