Bets His Life on Roosevelt Stirs St. Louis Wager
A novel political wager in St Louis tied death to the 1904 election. Amerle Pates pledged suicide by leaping from the middle span of Eads Bridge within seven days after Roosevelt’s defeat if the Republican nominee loses. The bet was placed after another man bet $5 on Parker.
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Roosevelt
Amerle Pates
Eads Bridge
Mississippi River
A. D
Theodore Roosevelt
Republiican
United States of America
Fitzgerald to Run for Governor of Rhode Island
Providence story reports John J. Fitzgerald of Pawtucket announcing candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He declared the formal move in the morning, aiming to lead Rhode Island.
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Fitzgerald
Rhode Island
Providence
John J. Fitzgerald
Pawtucket
Sparks Says He Will Not Seek Fifth District Congress Seat
John T. Sparks writes to Democratic voters of the fifth district that he will not be a candidate this fall, stating his decision and addressing supporters and party members.
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John T. Sparks
Fifth Congressional District
Congress
Samsonoff Sentenced to Death for Von Plehve’s Assassin
St Petersburg reports Samsonoff, the assassin of M. von Plehve, has been sentenced to death and the sentence is before the Emperor. Claims that he escaped or died are denied.
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ST. Petersburg
Samsonoff
M. von Plehve
British Electricians to Visit the Hub
The White Star steamship Republic will arrive next Friday carrying many electrical engineers from the Institution of Electrical Engineers in London. Boston plans special attention to welcome and engage them during their stay.
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British Electricians
White Star Steamship Republic
Institution of Electrical Engineers
London
Boston
Taft Stumps Vermont in Republican Campaign Address
Secretary of War Taft opened the Republican campaign in Montpelier Vermont asserting Democrats represent organized incapacity and praising Roosevelt for honesty and cautious, just leadership. He defended U.S. policy, warned against war, and pledged independence for the Philippines when ready for self-government. Baseball notes follow with Cooley's three-base hit and other game details.
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Littauer A Guest At Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay N Y August 26 President Roosevelt hosts Lucius N Littauer representative from New Yorks twenty fifth district as a guest at Sagamore Hill He arrived on the 65 43 train and was met by the Presidents carriage Littauer said the visit was a personal matter Also aboard the same train was Mrs Clifford Richardson a New York house guest of the Roosevelts
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Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Lucius N. Littauer
Twenty-Fifth
New York
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Mr. Littauer
Clifford Richardson
Day of quiet for Parker at Rosemount
Esopus N Y Aug 26 This first quiet day in weeks had no visitors at Rosemount as Judge Parker sought undisturbed time for correspondence related to his personal campaign. He shortened a horseback ride to maximize the day and spent several hours indoors in his library.
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Hayes Indorsed for Senate by Charlestown Democrats
A Charlestown meeting of Democrats from Wards 3 4 and 5 at Roughan building Room 381 adourned with Joseph A Dennison and ex Senator Arthur Harrington reconciling. The gathering unanimously indorsed ex Representative William H Hayes as the Democratic candidate for the Massachusetts Senate.
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Roughan Building
John J. Mahoney
Joseph A. Dennison
Arthur Harrington
William H. Hayes
Massachusetts Senate
Buckenbereg er Tribe Split With Cardinals In St Louis
In St Louis on August 26 Boston Buckenbereg er and his tribe split a series with the Cardinals. They lost the final game 6 to 2 as Willis in the box faltered and Nichols shut down Boston after a ninth inning rally. Beckley Moran and Farrell starred for St Louis while Cooley Delehanty and Abbaticchio sparked Boston.
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Seerenees
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Moran
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Brown’s pitching shuts out leaders in lone game
Chicago’s excellent pitching by Brown limited the leaders to five hits and a single run per inning, winning the only game of the series. Elliott debuted for New York but received minimal support as Chicago plated all its runs after key chances to retire the side.
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Elliott
New York
Pittsburg Hammers Corridon in Patchy Exhibition
National Pittsburg game notes Corridon held Pittsburg in check with steady hits while Syneh struggled, walking many and failing to control the ball. The early scoreline showed Pittsburg gaining the upper hand as the narrative highlighted pitching control and hit efficiency.
Nashua Wins In Tenth In New England League
Soffel drove in the winning run in the 10th inning as Nashua defeated Lowell 5 to 4 in Nashua New Hampshire. Highlights include Soffel fielding and Van Zant batting. Key players for Nashua include Pastor Labelle Wilson and for Lowell Connors Tierney Bigbie. Two base hits by Soffel Grant Lake and sacrifices by Soffel Cassidy.
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New Bedford Beats Lawrence 9 to 3 Behind Kehoe and Mullaney
New Bedford home team defeated Lawrence 9 to 3 as Kehoe and Mullaney led the bats. Lawrence came out wild, walking and giving up hits for three early runs. Clark stood out at second for New Bedford with strong fielding.
Beards and Mullaney Shine in Tight Baseball Affair
Beards and Mullaney star as Sacrifice hits by Mullaney and Eaton set key moments. March, Valdois, Burrill, Coveney, and Clark steal bases. Amole walks five times and Lahey issues three free passes. New Bedford makes four errors while Lawrence adds one. Passed ball by Eaton and a Lahey wild pitch shape the tense game. Amole fanned four, Leahy five. Double plays by Murch, Rupp and Wiley, Harrington and Valdois. Umpire F Weris, time 52 minutes, attendance 650.
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Kehoe
Mullaney
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Wiley
Matt Olaek
Valdois
Burrill
Warrington
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Maton
Eaton
March
Coveney
Leahy
Murch
Rupp
Harrington
Manchester Taylor Manned Runs In Narrow Game
In Manchester Taylor played a tight contest with early offense by Duggan on a two-base hit and Pulsifer driving in runs with a three-base hit and sacrifice. Noblit Lee and Kane swiped bases while Jordan and Morrissey split pitching duties with five strikeouts each. Time two hours fifteen minutes. Umpire McCloud. Attendance two hundred fifty.
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Oo Smith
Ray
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Jordan
Morrissey
McCloud
Fall River Tops Haverhill on Eighth Inning Rally
In Fall River Aug 26, a late eighth inning surge fueled by bunched hits and ragged defense carried Fall River to a 5 to 4 win over Haverhill. Raftery and Calhoun sparked the offense as Haverhill stranded two in the ninth.
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Raftery
Calhoun
Po.a.e
Guiheen
Conna’h’n
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Stagwold
C.murphy
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Peterson
T.murphy
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O' Neil
Yeager
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Bowcock
Moorhead
Haverhill vs Calhoun and Murphy lineup notes
Weddige, Ricceius, Dwyer for Haverhill faced Calhoun and Murphy with Yeager and McGinley on the mound. Haverhill scored three earned runs while the offense featured multiple base hits including by Moorhead and Weddige, with Riccius stealing three bases and Peterson handling two passed balls. Time 1h 45m. Attendance 650.
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Haverhill at Fall River
Schedule notes a Haverhill visit to Fall River with high school teams in a regional series. Other pairings include Concord at Manchester, Nashua at Lowell, and Lawrence at New Bedford, outlining a Tuesday night slate of basketball games.
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