M Grath Robbed of Another New World's Record
Matt Mc Grath the giant weight thrower for the American Athletic Union was unable to have a record recognized after his 35 pound weight throws at Washington Park Brooklyn fell short of regulation tape. He twice surpassed the existing mark with 16 pound weight and reached 62 feet 9 5 8 inches on his final attempt amid a large crowd and near Brooklyn’s home plate area.
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Welsh to Redeem Title With Wells in London Bout
Freddy Welsh, former English champion, will box Matt Wells for the title in London at the Star of next October. Welsh is in Canada after two recent wins and expects to sail mid September, planning one or two pre bout matches possibly against Young Jack O'Brien.
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Canada
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Jack O'Brien
Clairvoyant Prof Leonard of Denver Ad
An old advertisement for clairvoyant Prof Leonard of Denver touts his readings on business, law, family and wealth. It claims endorsements from prominent people and offers Sunday readings near the Lyric Theater.
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Denver
Lyric Theater
Baseball Results From Yesterday National League Scores
National League results featured Brooklyn and Cleveland games with varied battery lines. Notable matchups included Chicago versus Boston and Kansas City against Columbus, plus multiple late innings in reach of twilight.
Record Congresses Break Printing and Volume Records
Washington Aug. 27 The Congressional Record shows an unprecedented output with about 18 million words across 265 days this session. The 15,008 page volume dwarfs prior sessions, led by legislation such as the McKinley tariff act and the Wilson Gorman tariff act setting new records for print.
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Vorulabest and The Gherman Co Lead Local Help Drive
A quirky local notice highlights Vorulabest and The Gherman Co as key sponsors in a community assistance drive. The appeal targets residents to support outreach efforts and aid at both ends of the population.
Explaining Why One Lives and Survives Battles
The Dominie muses on why some survive after war and shipwrecks. He relates an army chaplain story of a captain spared when bullets killed the general, illustrating the stubborn mystery of living when logic says otherwise. He warns life after such moments can feel a living death.
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Immortal Memory of William Shakespeare Honored in Stratford
A 1853 Stratford dinner speech by Benjamin Webster extols Shakespeare’s unfathomable mind and lasting influence on drama. Webster lauds the Bard as turning English literature into a feast of reason and declares the immortal memory of Shakespeare.
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Whitsett Courier Hints at Political Fate of Local Man
The Whitsett Courier quips that if their candidate fails to set a legislative record he will be sent to Congress where he would vanish from public view and be never heard from again.
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Preserve Your Health and Active Influence
A flawed OCR passage extols a well person as capable of fair success and broader achievement. It lauds the healthy individual as one who can help others exceed, describing the active figure as a spark of inspiration who leaves a refreshing trail for visitors.
Mrs Tom's Partner in Indiana Governor's Rise
A portrait of Governor Thomas Riley Marshall and his wife Lois as a political partnership. The Indiana Democrat’s home life, memory for names, and shared campaigning ethic shape his steady, reform‑minded administration and influence on policy from child labor to public shelters and safety laws.
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Divided Republicans Face Bluster Against Wilson and Marshall
The divided Republican party likens itself to a boy blowing against the wind. There will be bluster, but it will not siphon votes from Wilson and Marshall.
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Marshall
Roosevelt denounces all who disagree with Taft
Former president Theodore Roosevelt continues a sharp campaign criticizing opponents who refuse to back Taft. He condemns the administration’s rivals and their policies as harmful to the party and the nation.
Farmers promise steadier yoke pull wilson and marshall assure
In a clipped rural exchange, Wilson and Marshall pledge to improve farming work as the team strains under the load. The promise aims to steady effort and reduce strain for the farmers awaiting better conditions.
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Rolla Wells Early On the Job in Wilson Campaign
A Territory campaign figure Rolla Wells of St. Louis arrives in New York as treasurer for the Wilson organization. He vows tainted money has no place in fundraising and expects small contributions from the public to back Wilson and Marshall. Wells emphasizes publishing contributions and cites Princeton ties of his two sons.
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Democrats Unite as Wilson Win Looms in Campaign Push
Democrats intensify efforts to gain victory for Wilson, stressing unity and relentless organizing across the party. A concerted push aims to mobilize voters and secure support in the forthcoming election.
Farmers Rally Against Tariff Blessings And Folly
Farmers have awakened to the folly of the so called blessings of a protective tariff. The shorthand suggests growing dissatisfaction with tariff policy and its impact on agriculture.
Winning with Wilson Means Restoring Real Proportionality
The phrase argues that victory for Wilson signifies more than party success. It claims the core aim is restoring genuine proportionality in policy or governance, aligning with Democratic ideals. The language frames political win as an instrument for principled reform.
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