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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1898
Page
3
A collage of theater chatter covers Wilton Lackaye on ethics in plays East Lynne and Secret Service, Frances Stevens and Julia Arthur stage work, and Jack Linden’s country estate purchase. The piece blends gossip, casting moves, and financial tidbits in a period voice.
Industry leaders fear war news will depress patronage by 15 to 16 percent, risking Eastern and Western league seasons. Syracuse critic George Kuntasch warns bankruptcies by July 4 if declines hit 15 percent, with teams in Syracuse Springfield Wilkes Barre and Rochester most at risk. Some games move to Canada to dodge fading interest as weather lowers exhibition tour profits.
The piece details Ward once a daring base runner for a team captained by New York in 1486 era. Clarkson and Dunn watched Ward's lead and a staged play to trap him as Anson’s teams adapted gloves and field protection. Ward scored on a triple steal attempt after misdirection and quick thinking by Clarkson.
A fragmentary notice discusses tender feelings as Bal piyers face age and fashion. It hints at a plan for a gown and a playful exchange about who is bold enough to wear it. The language is garbled but centers on age and style choices.
The report notes players with long service and youth on the Chicago team. Ryan has been with the club since 1886 while Kilroy began pro ball fourteen years ago. Matt is 30 and Lange is 26 with several others labeled young are listed.
Brooklyn pitchers Elmer Horton and Ralph Miller were sent home from Baltimore after attending a French ball with Demontre Ville of the Baltimores. Manager Barute fined each $26 and kept them from pitching, signaling a stance on team discipline.
The article recalls Maximilian of Mexico facing execution in 1867 and the delays and formalities surrounding his death. It notes his calm response, last rites, and final shooting, with details of the coffin, burial, and the later handling of his remains by authorities and foreign diplomats.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a championship, names like New Caprica and Ree, and scattered phrases about competition and timing. Hard to deduce a coherent event, participants, or outcome from the garbled text.
Vague notes describe McCreery as a notable outfielder and strong hitter during a recent game. The text is garbled with unclear phrases and possible references to practice, diligence, and performance concerns without specific dates or context.
A garbled OCR fragment references a name Madge and phrases about Providence watching over someone. The text is inconsistent and lacks a clear event, date, or location to establish a full news item.
The article reports an estimated 1 200 000 deaths in the Jerusalem siege and capture. It notes 7 008 taken captive by Romans with a subset chosen for a triumphal procession. Descriptions describe captives over seventy years old forced to appear in the arena or be sacrificed.
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