Baseball Gossip Reveals Pugilists and Baseball Legends
The piece recalls stars like Mike Kelly and Jim Jeffries, tracing old league rivalries, player conduct, and fans. It contrasts eras, notes coaching boxes, umpire authority, and public sentiment, and hints at upcoming bouts and cross-sport debates between boxing and baseball icons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Young
Coachers
Texas
South
American Association
Chris von der Ahe
Kilkenny
Mayer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ruhlin Sharkey Fight Described by Macon Writer
The Cincinnati Enquirer account portrays Sharkey as determined yet outmatched by Ruhlin. Sharksley’s tactics and refereeing controversies are noted, with Ruhlin’s superior defense and counterpunching keeping him in control. The piece describes Sailor Tom’s punishment and enduring pain, ending with contradictory reports on a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
West
Corbett
Imi
John N. Sullivan
Nora
Gus Ruhlin
Nom Sharkey
Jeffries
Ruhlin-Sharkey
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Rubiin
Tom
Marquis of
Queensbury
Charley
Jophy White
History of Harness Horse Racing in 1900 Season
Historians note a record 1900 trotting season with a flood of new 280 class performers and rapid gains in 2:20 2:15 and 2:10 times. The 1899 year already showcased progress eclipsing prior years and the sport nears the two minute mark as strides in light harness are hailed by enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Temple
American Trotting Horse and Progressive Breeding Legacy
A historical note on the American trotting horse highlighting its evolution from rough training on the race track to refined breeding breeding for speed and elegance. It discusses the quality of American stock, the influence of breeders, and the shift from raw, leggy horses to refined driving animals favored by capitalists.
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United States
Letter List of Letter Adverts for Week Ending June 28 1900
A long list of names appears as a weekly letter advertisement for the week ending Monday June 28 1900 at Biltte. The roster includes numerous households and individuals such as Allen Mrs WR Adams Anderson O W Aen Hee and Oscar Alken. The page enumerates recipients across many surnames and given names, indicating a broad distribution of mail or notices within a local community.
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Biltte
Mon
Allen
WR Adams
Anderson
Aen Hee Alken
Oscar Allain
Felicie Alston
May
Noah Hoyle
Daniel P Brawn
Mary Buchanan
DS Burns
James Bolack
CL Bowan
HS Brintos
Buelah Barlow
Horace Brown
Arthur G Bradley
Harley Bop
Tia Arthur Corbett
JH ‘ Callahan
John F Geeta
He i Cloullssey
W Coombe
Wm Ho Cleaver
Corbett
T W Clayton
Kitty B Crossman
EB Gornan
Ida Cossin
Sam Crookham
H He Craddock
RW Cornell
Filia
Ralph Carter
Gertrude T Gh
Maude Chvander
Felix Gonisa
Mary Cann
Outwardi O
Edwar Coulter
Janine BE Collins
James Biers
Chapman
Mra Dunskan
Thomas Dickerson
James Fant
W Fitzpatrick
Nick R Foster
Mildred Ferriter
M G Fielding
Green
George Wraves
M Gauldin
WL Green
Wallace Glinn
Thomas Goodrich
Griggs
Robert We Hanson
P Marg’ Heles
Nellie Hosie
Mary J Hanley
Marcus R Henworth
Jas Haffey
Jack Harvey
Jas Harris
Harris
Harry Hummel
F DO Johnson
Mra Mati Johnson
Eugene Johnson
Chas B Kelley
Sylvester King
Seth L Kennedy
Robert Ellroy
John Kimball
John Lindley
Wm Lamoth
Vive Lyons
Tom Lane
Sand
Leslie
Pearl 2
Linnehan
Mat Lostins
JB Livingston
Ji Lee
IB Lockway
John Misner
Robert More
Meggie Moore
John Moen
John Mitchell
Johannal Madiggan
Mra Ji Marble
James Marugs
J GL Mertz
HL Mertz
HL Munters
Herb Molloy
Gordon Murray
EJ Morris
Clare Madden
Anna L Murphy
Mary Murphy
Joseph
Noyes
HC Niemann
Adolph Nickels
Clara Outhwaite Oesterich
Max O'Connell
Jo O'Brien
Jason Pritchard
Robert Paul
Oscar Pusey
Mary Peterson
H_B Peglar
Frank ‘ Quinn
Billie Reese
Harry Rowe
William
Alum Baking Powder in Congress Sparks Health Debate
Senator Mason presents a lengthy case against alum baking powder, citing testimonies from leading scientists and physicians who condemn its use in food. The discussion covers health risks and calls for prohibition, with references to European bans and the dangers of alum residues in bread.
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Alum Trust
Mason
Senate
United States
Te'xo
Ailiim
Ames
Howard E
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
John Howard
Brown University
Providence
Army
United States Army
Arnold
University of New York
Atwater
W. O
Government Experimental Station
Caldwell
G. C
Cornell University
McMartrie
William
Mew
W. M
Army and Medical Department
Morton Henry
Stevens Ianstitute
Hoboken
Bternbere
George M
Washington
Tringfield
Ccan Grocer Publishing Company
New York City
Tucker
Wills G
State Board of Health
Atate
New York
Vaughan
Victor C
University of Michigan
Arnn Arbor
Mich
van Reypen
W. K
D. Wayne
Cincinnati
Weber
H. A
Ohio State University
Columbia
Wiley
H. W
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Wise
John
Withers
W. A
North Carolina
Aricultural Experiment Station
Raleigh
N. C
Wyman
Walter
of States Marine Hospital
Washingon
D. C
Time
Europe
Pettigrew
Kathleen's Fourth of July Fireworks Plan
In a fragment from a home scene Kathleen the black cat, owned by Miss Hessle Hoy, is eyed by Bessie as plans for the Fourth of July fireworks unfold. Kathleen seems to sense the day’s significance and the idea of wearing white and blue ribbons and possibly assisting with firecrackers is discussed.
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Beasle
Kathleen
Bessie
Papi
Pup
Rosele
Lam
Race
Begsle
Hessle Hoy
Berle
Tare
The Naughty Thumb A Rhyme Of Thumb And Fingers
Fragmented verse tells of a thumb and fingers seeking mischief and fun. The quirky dialogue cycles through phrases like Deedle dee and Deedle dum as misadventure unfolds ending with an angelic line.
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Deedle Dee
Deedle Dum
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Charilo Prince
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Kelly
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George Floyd
King
Boston Baseball
Franklin Price Grounds
Idal
Blade
Rubby
Mr. Jeffries
Billy Brady
Jeff
Terry McGovern
George Dixon
Broadway Athletic Club
Nia
Terry
McGovern
England
Ireland
America
Gus Rubbin
Alps
Brne
Zurich
William McLaughlin
Thomas McLaughlin
Rose MrHardy
A McEvoy
Fa McDonald
Elena McDonald
Wm McDonall
Hugh Dan L McDonald
McCulloch
Nikkola
I Normoyle
F Nilpon
Oscar
Broadway O'Connell
Mary O'Neil
Jack O'Neill
Michael Payne
Pantolin
Ernie Palmer
Charles Person
Charles Parlin
Hazel
Layman
Charien
Branetator
Sarah Meind
George McIntosh
Wherander
Robert Gindney
Richard Baliivans
Congress
Genaty Committee
Moe
Acathleen
Mintor
Montana Hardware ‘Co
North Main St
Butte
Grace Ellis
Aidie
Litte Thumb
Deedie Dee
Angel
Deedie Dum
Thumb
Liebig World
West Broadway
Mont
Pacific Coast
Stoddart
Mab
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