Americans Win at Athens Olympic Games Second Day
The April 7 report from Athens describes a crowd of about 100000 at the Olympic events with royal attendance and perfect weather. Americans excelled, led by Thomas E. Burke who won the 400 metre, with Burke expected to win more finals. Ellery H. Clark won the long jump. Goulding and T P Curtis won heats in the 110 metres hurdles. Garrett and Connolly placed in the long jump.
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Athens
Greece
Thomas E. Burke
Burke
Goulding
T. P. Curtis
Boston A. A
Ellery H. Clark
Robert Garrett
Princeton
James B. Connolly
Suffolk Athletic Club
Boston Athletic Association
H. B. Jamison
Princeton University
The Iron Dog Barked His Shin
A brief ad style notice urges readers to “TRY US” for a pleasant home on a very small budget, using a dog motif as a catchy prompt for affordable housing opportunities.
A P A Declares War on McKinley Over Snub
St Louis April 7 The A P A chairman Judge Stevens in the city today announced a war plan against McKinley. The group will back William S Linton of Michigan for president, aiming to control convention delegates and defeat McKinley if possible. Hundreds of Linton buttons appear in public.
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ST. Louis
McKinley
National Advisory Board
Judge Stevens
Ohio
William S. Linton
Michigan
House of Representatives
National Board
Washington
Reed
Morton
Allison
Hanna
Republican Party
Linton
Stevens
A. P.A
Knapp in Jail Near Diarbekir Amid Turkish Turmoil
The Morning Post reports American missionary George P. Knapp is jailed at Diarbekir and may be escorted to Iskanderoom as American warships gather in Turkish waters. John W. Riddle has secured protections from the Porte for missionaries at Suediah near Antioch amid troop activity.
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London
The
Morning Post
Constantinople
George P. Knapp
Bitlis
Diarbekir
Iskanderoom
Turkish
John W. Riddle
Porte
Aleppo
Suediah
Antioch
Luxurious Spring Coats From Young Men's COVERT Line
New Ultra Styles in covert textures for fashionable spring dressing. English full backs strap seams and tan and olive shades highlight the season. Manufactured with full designation on the etiquette by Lear, presenting a refined, understated outerwear option.
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N.B
Lear
Cheer Bride and Groom Arrive in Indianapolis
Ex President Harrison and his bride arrived from New York at 10 15 PM to a cheering crowd at Union Station. General Harrison acknowledged acquaintances as they moved to a carriage and were driven to their North Delaware Street home. A housekeeper welcomed them. bouquets and packages were sent, with a reception planned soon. No public reception will be held.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
New York
Union Station
Delaware Street
Clara Barton Pledges Rapid Red Cross Aid to Turkey
Spencer Trask reports a cable from Clara Barton stating Red Cross physicians and supplies left Beirout April 3 and will reach Marash April 10. She says typhoid and disease are being fought with no Turkish obstructions and full access. Teams operate between Maresh Zeitoun Malatia Harpoot and between Corfa Diarbekir Harpoot visiting towns en route to aid those in need.
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New York
Spencer Trask
Armenian Relief Committee
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Turkey
Beirout
Marash
Red Cross
Maresh
Zeitoun
Malatia
Harpoot
Corfa
Diarbekir
Mharpoot
Corbett Arrested in St Louis Sparring Clash
UIS, Mo April 7. Pugilist Seen and the Ithaca Giant were arrested in St Louis tonight for sparring at a show. The incident involves Corbett era famous fighters and a local audience attention.
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Ithaca Giant
St. Louis
Uis
Ithaca
Society at New York horse show thaws social rigidity
The second show day drew larger audiences and hints of social thaw. Boxes on the platform buzzed with Boetonian hunting set activity while lords and ladies circulated in evening attire. A disputed tandem contest involving Charles F. Baker and John Shepard sparked tension as officials blocked Baker from driving.
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Jack Gardner
Jack
Duse
Allans
Shepards
Thayers
Meyers
Ruimlas Ald Rroopers
New York
Charles F. Baker
Boston
Imperial
Majestic
Baker
Mr. Baker
Imperials
Antique Furniture Exhibition Promises Historic Replicas
A long notice extols an exhibition of Delft furniture and other 18th and 16th century reproductions. It highlights affordable pricing forty to sixty percent below prior antique dealer figures, describes a wide range of pieces and accompanying hangings, and notes the event runs for a week starting Wednesday April 8 at Baas, inviting complete room furnishings for summer cottages.
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Delft
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By M
Jes
Broer
Human Eyes
Pari’Sa
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Knapp
Young Men’s
Short
General and
Mrs. Harrison
Hyde
John Shepard
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Seabury
Back Bay
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Miss Perkin
Mss Careit
Mss
Eames
Albert
Rooper
Miss Sail Fairchild
Fenn Stetson
Forest Danelsons
Canal & Sts
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