Editorial snippets from the Dillon Tribune 1898 ramble
A collected miscellaneous column notes various topics including agriculture iron usage and wheat planting, quotes Rev Dr John Hall, reflections on ex-presidents education and citizenship, Congressman King’s Cuba trip, and warnings about internal foes and greed. The tone is opinionated and broad in scope.
Gold Standard Split On Coinage Debate Amid Stolen Dogs
A historical note discusses the bimetallic coinage debate with Republicans split on gold and silver standards, while Democrats remain gold oriented. It mentions theft reports of dogs bound for Alaska Klondike ventures, with high value assignments for sled dogs and teams.
Fine Prospects for a Successful Harness Racing Season
Good promise for a season of harness racing with managers eager to offer entertaining attractions. Gentry and Robert J remain top specials, guideless exhibits draw crowds, and additions to standard lists are liberal though not as large as last year. Many horses are already returning home after trials, as breeders face hard luck when vainly chasing a specific speed goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananyyman
Gentry
Robert J
Courae
Pacera
Knickerbocker Athletic Club Seeks Football Honors
Knickerbocker Athletic Club of New York plans to seek football honors next season. The football committee has requested pardirion experts to submit names as candidates. Practice is set to begin in September with a schedule under arrangement. Potential games include Boston Athletic Association, Columbia Athletic Club of Washington, Orange Athletic Club, and likely Newton Athletic Club.
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Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New York
Pridiron
Boston Athletic Association
Columbia Athletic Club of Washington
Orange Athletic Club
Newton Athletic Club
All Sorts of Sports and League Rumors
Uncle Nick Young says Amos Russo is worth 100000 this year. Rochester Baseball club to move to Montreal upon Eastern league approval. Rumor claims Billy Brady’s west trip spurs a grand fish carnival surpassing Dan Stuart at Carson City. Thomas Henry buys Claus Forrester, by Santa Claus. Horse recently ran two miles in 2 10 and 2 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Young
Amos Russo
Rochester
Montreal
Billy Brady
Far West
Medusa
Dan Stuart
Carson City
Thomas Henry
Philadelphia
Claus Forrester
Santa Claus
Oatarrh Cure Reward Notice Includes Promises
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of Oatarrh not cured by Hall's Oatarrh Cure. F J Cuminy Co of Toledo publishes the guarantee. Local merchants West & Tavax and Watera Kenan Maury endorse the firm and attest to F J Cheney’s reliability and financial ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cuminy & Co
Toledo
National Amateur Oarsmen Regatta Promises Rich Prizes
The twenty fifth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen will be held Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14 at Fairmount Park Philadelphia. Races cover single double and quadruple sculls and eights across intermediate and senior levels with 144 miles long except two 14% mile straightaway events. Gold medals awarded to every winner and a silk banner to each club.
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Henley of America
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Robert Matthews Insane Inmate of Baltimore Hospital
Robert Matthews famed pitcher known as Bobbie is declared hopelessly insane and confined to Baltimore City hospital. He sole supporter of his invalid mother, now nearly destitute at friends' home in Baltimore. A benefit was suggested by some colleagues but friends of the curve pitch inventor have not acted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Matthews
Baltimore City
Bobbie
Friends
Baltimore
Matthews
Timely Turf Tips From 2:2014 Stable Notes
Racing notes from Mansfield and surrounding circuits highlight horses like Louis Victor and Major Ewing in training. Allen Lowe and Frank Herdick report pools and meeting results at Elle Pennsylvania Hillsboro Texas and Toledo including pacers Bobby Hal and Ithuriel. Ember Day joins 2:30 sire list as W Vaughan owns it.
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Tom Thorn
Matt Laird
Mansfield
O. Allen Lowe
Louis Victor
Frank Herdick
Elle
Hillsboro
Tex
Douglas Thomas
Major Ewing
Strathmore
Beautiful Bells
Altivo
Palo Alto
Notther
Missouri
Rhoda Farrand
Columbus
Bobby Hal
Aylmer
Ontario
Octoroon
Gibson
Tom Hal
Toledo
W. H. Moorhouse
Lynn Bourbon
Bertie Girl
Ithuriel
Red Wilkes
Ember Day
W. Vaughan
Little Cedar
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Advertisement for Cascarets candy tablet laxative promising cure for constipation with a ten cent price and money back guarantee if the drug fails.
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