Mc Grath Robbed of New World's Record Again
Matt Mc Grath the new York weight thrower for the Irish-American ACC failed to have a record approved at Washington Park Brooklyn. He threw the 16 pound weight 62 feet 9 inches on his last attempt after a 62 feet 4 inches showing but no tape was available to certify the mark. Spectators cheered as he sent the iron ball near Brooklyn bench amid excitement.
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Matt McGrath
ACC
Washington Park
Brooklyn
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Columbus
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McGrath
Celtic Park
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Pion
ButcGrath
Freddy Welsh Faces Matt Wells for London Title Fight
Freddy Welsh, former Nehtwoeight champion, is set to challenge Matt Wells for the title at the National Sporting Club in London, likely around mid September. Welsh, now in Canada after two recent wins, expects to sail in October and may fight Young Jack O'Brien beforehand.
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York
Freddy Welsh
England
Matt Wells
Natonal Sporting Club of
London
Welsh
Canada
Peggy Bettison
Wellshen
Wells
Jack O'Brien
Clairvoyant Professor Leonard of Denver Advert
An old advertisement promotes CLAIRVOYANT Prof. Leonard of Denver offering readings on business investments law matters and personal influence. It claims endorsements letters autographs and photos prove his claims and invites callers for Sunday readings near Lyric Theater.
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Leonard
Lyric Theater
Baseball results from National League and key games
Yesterday’s National League results show Brooklyn losing to Cleveland while Chicago, Boston, and others posted wins. Notable batteries included Cheney and Atelier for Brooklyn, Cribb and Thomas for Washington, and Keavis and Sweeney for Cleveland with multiple scorelines listed.
Record Congress Text Flow Sets New Page and Word Marks
Washington D C August 27 The current congress session produced about 18 million words in the Congressional Record and filled 15 008 pages over 265 days surpassing every prior session. Previous sessions ranged from 7 569 to 11 588 pages depending on length and major tariffs.
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Washington, D
Vorulabest and The Gherman Co Reach Midfield Aid Clash
In a rough, era-tinged item two firms Vorulabest and The Gherman Co engage in a dramatic middle play as leaders seek advantage at both ends. The report sketches tensions and strategic positioning without quoting specifics.
Explaining Why One Lives in War and Survival
The Dominie muses on the difficulty of explaining why a person remains alive after battles and shipwrecks. He recalls an army chaplain who witnessed a general killed by bullets while the captain survived, prompting speculation about courage and the logic of survival.
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Dominie
Head
The Immortal Memory of William Shakespeare
Benjamin Webster paid tribute at a Stratford Shakespeare festival dinner on April 26 1853 praising Shakespeare as a universal genius whose works elevate drama and literature. He praised Shakespeare as honest good and open in nature and urged memory of the bard.
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Shakespeare
Cneers
Elizabeth
Hlm
Ben Jonson
William Shakespeare
Benjamin Webster
London
Town Hall
Stratford-on-Avon
Whitsett Courier Sees Local Man in Legislature Bred for Congress
The Whitsett Courier mocks a local political candidate arguing if the man fails to achieve a legislative record, he will be sent to Congress where he will be hardly seen or heard again.
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Whitsett Courier
Congress
Agaly
Preserve Your Health Promotes Positive Personal Impact
A Health message praises a well person who can achieve fairer success and help others succeed. The active individual leaves a trail of sparks, refreshes visitors, and renews their inspiration, making people feel stronger and inspired by his presence.
Mrs Tom's Partner in Indiana Campaign Story
A feature on Governor Thomas Riley Marshall and his wife Lois Kinneey Marshall. It portrays their marriage as a strong political partnership, detailing her influence on his career, her memory, and their shared commitment to Indiana reforms and public life. The piece notes her early role as county clerk, their travel with campaigns, and his pragmatic governance while praising their domestic harmony.
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Thomas Riley Marshall
Barry Tm
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Tom Marshall
Friesde
Governor Marshall
Indianapolis
Marshall
Columbia City
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Lois Kinneey
Mra. Marshall
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Marehall
Marahall
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Jones
Smith
Hoosier
Jim
Mrs. Marshall
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Indiana
Jawa
Vira
Wilstake
Bureau of Inspection
Divided Republicans Bristle Yet No Swing Against Wilson
The divided Republican party resembles a boy "blowing" against the wind. Bluster will not steal votes from Wilson and Marshall as they face the upcoming contest.
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Wilson
Marshall
Roosevelt’s Narrow Campaign of Denunciation Surfaces
Former president Roosevelt, out of adjectives for Taft’s critics, now targets all who disagree with his platform. He argues opponents lack vigor and solidarity, intensifying a broadside against dissent within the party and allies.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Farmers claim yoke ends in sight after renewed effort
A fragment notes farmers feeling progress as pulls ease at the plow and promises from Wilson and Marshall about making the work more steady and clear.
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Wilson
Marshall
Rolla Wells Early On The Job In Wilson Campaign
A smooth shaved banker and former St Louis mayor Rolla Wells arrives in New York to oversee campaign money for Wilson and Marshall. He vows no tainted funds, favors broad public contributions, and says small donors will fund the effort while Princeton ties run in his family. He notes Wilson’s leadership appeal and a public, people driven fundraising approach.
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Waldorf
Rolla Wells
St. Louis
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St. Louwla
Princeton
Beffore
Wilson
Wilson Organization
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Marshall
Democrats mobilize for Wilson election effort
Democrats intensify campaign for Wilson, claiming a united party front and tireless work across many gears to secure victory. The party presents a cohesive push and heightened activity to rally support and voters.
Farmers Reject Tariff Blessings Debate Sparks Farmer Doubt
Farmers awaken to perceived folly of protective tariff claims, questioning benefits and voicing concerns about costs and market impact. The debate highlights rising skepticism among agricultural communities about government policy and trade protections.
Winning with Wilson Restores Real Proparity for Democrats
The piece argues that success with Wilson signals more than a political win. It frames the victory as restoring genuine proportional influence within the Democratic agenda and party leadership.
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Wilson
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