Ferguson Strong Pitch Fails to Close Boston Shutout
Boston Purgar held Keakley and Lobert in check as Ferguson dominated on the mound but only one run crossed the plate. The game highlighted Boston’s late struggles with scoring while other league results rolled in, including Brooklyn and New York losses and a Calumet & Sampany obituary note for McQuincy A. Shaw.
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Boston
Gothohe
Fergnbaston Daily
Ee Ciel
Lobakley
Lobert
Brooklyn
Diteoung
Newry
New York
Ae Philadelphis
C. Louis
Philadelphia
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as blood remedy
Ad copy proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest blood remedy for numerous ailments and lists Sargatabs as a chocolate coated tablet form. The writing imitates old fashioned medical marketing and praises the product with dramatic effects.
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Hood
Gloom at Gravesend as Anti-Betting Dill Hits Bookmaking
At Gravesend race track New York on June 13 bettors and bookmakers faced a grim scene as Governor Hughes anti-betting Dill crippled the business. A bookmaker’s clerk Dink Weldon was arrested near the grandstand while Detective Core was assaulted by a crowd. With the ring quiet and wagers rare the fate of the bookies appeared sealed and betting essentially ended for the day.
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New York
Hughes
Gravesend
Dink Weldon
Coney Islant
Core
Weldon
John Mitchell for Illinois Governor petitions circulated
Chicago reports petitions for John Mitchell’s nomination on the Democratic ticket for governor circulated across the state. Secretary Nockels of the Chicago Federation of Labor oversees the drive, with over 200,000 cards dispatched yesterday and a forecast of 500,000 signatures as the new primary law limits signers to 2,900 for other candidates. The federation plans to back Mitchell’s bid widely.
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Chicago
Ing John Mitchell
Nockels
Chicago Federation of Labora
Ballory
Chicago Foderation of Labor
Mitchell Ouri- Ta
Weds a Soldier She Nursed in the War
In Los Angeles a nurse and an Ohio bride reunite after the Civil War. Barrett, wounded lieutenant from northern Virginia, and Packard, visiting from Ohio, became engaged through a long friendship with Miss Burnett of Saginaw. They married and begin their honeymoon.
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Los Angeles
Barrett
Virginia
Packard
Ohio
Cately Burnett
Saginaw
Michi
Iitn
Mail Pouch Theft Near Kansas City Reported
Los Angeles postal authorities disclose loss of a June 4 mail pouch from Kansas City containing currency totaling at least 60,000 dollars with misrouted remittances and letters. The case involves federal inspectors, past similar robberies, and a sprawling investigation tracing the missing funds to New York and a post office chain.
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von Angeles
Los Angeles
Cal
Secret Service
Tae
York
Enet
Washington
Avanter M. Te Meicky
W. J. Vickery
Nasaa
Union Depot
Kansas City
Handel
Vanula
Canhber
Seyler
Farmers
Merpoe National Bank
Pont-oflice
New York City
Chemical National Bank
New York
Mall
Dostmaster Morgan
Walter
Mayer
Chieg
Ancounter
Col. Case
Ireland
Oren
Raleigh, N. C
Inepectore Feton
Maxwell
William Nolaon
Ton
Ar York
May
Widow vows to die Sunday in strange message to neighs
New York June 33 Mrs Ansep ww 27 a widow declares God has sent her message and says she will die Sunday though in fine health. She plans to leave her door unlocked so neighbors may enter after her death and prays for speedy passing as she fears illness and happiness in death.
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New York
Ansep
Prarie
Marie's
Stainey
Salter
Abe
Wayne Abe
Boy Survives Five-Story Rooftop Fall
A 12 year old boy fell from a building on East New Kor Poen Ha street, landed on a lower roof, then slid to the ground unharmed. Onlookers describe the rescue from the height as dramatic and the crowd gathered as authorities investigated the incident.
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Patrenta
New
Misdirected Mall Parcel Found in Yokohama Error
An overseas dispatch reported a large mall package mishandled in transit and shipped in a pink envelope. The case stirred notable concern among authorities and the public before investigators traced the pouches to Yokohama by error.
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Ue South
Partian Poxtal
Yokohama
Cortelyou Lingers At White House After Cabinet Meeting
Washington report notes a two hour cabinet session at the White House with general discussion of the Republican convention. Secretary Cortelyou stayed behind to speak privately with the president for a brief ten minutes, then avoided commenting on the vice presidential nomination.
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MR. Cortelyou
White House
Washington
Cortelyou
Kortelyou
Refused Accused Setting Hotel Fire in June Case
Fragmented report shows an accused person linked to a hotel fire with mention of liquor, threats and mock jail scenarios. The text references a provincial matter, remand, and unclear proceedings including a doctor and a dubious cure claim for piles.
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Cotes
Leopharit
Peoshardt
Peonhar
Leonbardt
Butta
N.Y
Anthers & Denning Bakery Ad in Barre Vermont
The Union Bakery showcases leading varieties and novelties in the bakery line. Fancy loaf cake juicy pie and the best loaf of bread in town. Originators of the famous Mothers Bread. Telephone 232-13. Anthers Denning 823 North Main St Barre Vermont.
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Htown
Anthers & Denning
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Workmen's Bargains Offer in New York Furnishings
Workmen's Bargains offers deep cuts on manly goods including fur nishings, shoes, and clothing from Alex Corey & Co. Opposite Jack's Lunsh Boom. The sale boasts low prices on socks, hats, caps, soft hats, cotton pants, and shirts, appealing to laboring men seeking durable, cheap gear.
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New York
Fire Proof and Roofing Materials Ad
Advertisement offers asphalt roofing options with tarless products from 75 cents to 3 dollars per square, plus tarred felt in 1.00 to 1.20 dollars. Also promotes sheathing paper at 75 cents and other roofing goods, emphasizing durability and value for customers.
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Yanien
Ea Ryesin
Tafts Victory Is Assured In Republican Contests
Reports from Chicago state Taft has enough delegates for the nomination on the first ballot, with allies expecting a Taft landslide. Governor Hughes's Albany victory prompts plans to balance the ticket, while contests in several Texas districts proceed before the national committee to seat delegates and shape the convention. A morning conference of candidates except Taft endorsed continuing efforts to fight until the convention nominates.
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Cheng
Contreets
Chicago
Tuft
Thia
Portine
Taft
Hughes
Albany
Cacoteh Pt
Eld Yeuterday
Louisiana Hs
Teichete Wort
Pean Wight
Anil
Atate Central x
Sion
Texas
Raum
Fairbanks
Lyon
Virginia
Allies
Billik Murder Case Moves to Supreme Court
Chicago June 1 Hermann Billik the Hokemian fortune teller condemned to death for murder of five of Varal family was granted a stay of execution to allow appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Landis granted writ of habeas corpus in his favor. A new stay will cover the time needed for the constitutional question to be decided.
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Landis
Chicago
Hermann Billik
Ave
Varal
Supreme Court of
United States
Ndge Landis
Ainet
Labeas Othe
Billick
Privence
Iba
Putting on Style and the Hidden Costs of Care
A fragmentary passage discusses clothes and dignity in care settings, noting fashion as a concern separate from basic needs. It references hospital staff, pay, and the tension between appearance and compensation, with a focus on the social expectations of dress and presentation.
Mountaineers abduct bride in town moonshine raid
In Greenville South Carolina on June 12 masked men abducted a newlywed bride during a honeymoon incident. The pine county couple Buns of Macon County North Carolina were captured after gunfire and force, then driven into the woods blindfolded. A posse followed in arms seeking the bride and her husband.
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Greenville
S.C
Macon County
N. C
Buns
Ordei
Ron Apores
Garfield to study Hawaiian Islands
Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield travels aboard the battleship Maine toward Honolulu. He will be taken on two special steamships for a tour of the islands to study land sale immigration and local issues. Honolulu plans elaborate entertainments with strong commercial support for the visit.
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Honolulu
James R. Garfield
Maine
Soe
Heanlaht
Typical American Dance Convention Sets Strict Rules
Chicago June 18 officials of the American National Society of Dancing approve a mandatory sanitation overhaul for dance halls and routines. Roller skating and the Merry Widow waltz face prohibitions to keep pace with international standards. The 25th annual convention endorses a revised repertoire and stricter floor practices to unify American terpiscorean art.
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Chicago
United States
Great crop prospects cited by agricultural official
A 1908 outlook from Chief Statistician Stark predicts unprecedented farm prosperity with crops worth about $5,000,000 and ample yields. The report suggests strong prices and a bountiful harvest while noting concerns about sustaining long term prosperity.
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Wantington
Jie
Bgutes
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