Mike Kelly’s antics spark onfield mishap and protest
In a Boston game Mike Kelly intercepted a cinder in the umpire’s eye after a second-base moment, prompting time. A misread by the umpire led to a dispute when Kelly stood on third base, and the umpire allowed the base as the winning run later scored. The report also notes state fish commission actions on carp removal from streams, citing Deputy Will Baldwin’s trip and tonnage removed over three years.
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Mike Kelly
Boston
Pop Anson
Kelly
Kel
Mike
Will Baldwin
I— Wabash Plain Dealer
Amusing baseball mishaps recalled from early Detroit and Philadelphia games
Baseball writers Larry Jajoiy and Grantland Rice recount humorous misplays from Detroit and Philadelphia eras. A Detroit pitcher mishandled a ball after a mask snag, costing three runs, while Twineham was knocked by a pitched ball when adjusting his mask, sidelining him for over a week.
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Athletics
Detroit
Philadelphia
Larry Jajoiy
Grantland Rice
Atlanta Baseball
Waddell
Hoss
Twineham
Rube
Thim
Virgil Garvin and the New Haven steer tale from 1996
The tale recounts Ted Sullivan or Sullivan describing how Virgil Garvin, a fast pitcher from Texas, impressed rivals John S. Rogers and A. J. Reach of Philadelphia. An agent allegedly offered to buy Garvin, prompting Sullivan to test the backstop smashing boards to prove Garvin’s speed.
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New Haven
Virgil Gavin
Texas
Ted Sullivan
John S. Rogers
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
Garvin
Hartford
Sullivan
Virgil
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease Relieved Fast
An advertised remedy claims to relieve kidney and bladder distress in six hours. It promises rapid pain relief for bladder and back in men or women, with immediate aid for water retention. Sold by C. H. Leonard druggist in Elkhart Indiana.
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C. H. Leonard Druggist
Elkhart
Ind
Peabody Fund Grows With New Buildings Across London
The Peabody legacy totaling 2 million dollars from 1862 to 1873 funded the London Peabody buildings for the poor. An additional 4,793,255 dollars in rent and interest has increased the fund to 2,293,255 dollars in real value. As funds accrue, more housing is erected.
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Peabody
London
E Detchon’s Anti-Diuretic Promoted For Night Wetting
A bold advertisement offers Dr E Detchon’s Anti-Diuretic for bed wetting in children and adults. Claiming it arrests the trouble at once, it is sold for one dollar by C H Leonard druggist in Elkhart Indiana.
World's largest electric sign shines over New York Harbor
The colossal sign on the North River in New York harbor features letters sixty eight feet high and uses lamps of four candlepower. It operates five hours daily at a cost of three dollars for power.
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North River
New York Harbor
Thankful Elkhart Citizen Credits Kidney Pills
D S Schreiner of 948 River Avenue testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and kidney distress after trying many medicines. He bought them at Houseworth Bros. drug store and says a friend was cured as well. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells them nationwide. Remember the name Dean's.
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Elkhart
D. S. Schreiner
River Avenue
Iit
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn_ Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Mrs Jonathan Bushong Dies in Syracuse at 80
Mrs Jonathan Bushong, aged 80, died in Syracuse on Wednesday from infirmities of old age. The obituary notes her long life and rest at home.
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Jonathan ‘Bushong
Rockefeller Gift Prompts Ministers Protest in Boston
Boston ministers organize a protest against the American Board of Foreign Missions accepting John D Rockefeller’s $160,000 gift. Twenty seven signers argue the Standard Oil leader’s moral and social record makes the donation unacceptable and urge the board to refuse or return the funds.
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Boston
Standard Oil Company
Congregational
American Board
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
John D. Rockefeller
Prudential Committee
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Dear Brethren
Congregational Churches
Church
Rockefeller
Daniel Evans
Cambridge
David Torrey
Bedford
Chas. L. Noyes
Wiliam A. Knight
Co. F. Carter
George C. Morris
Japan
Turkey
Bulgaria
India
Ceylon
Supreme Court affirms death by own action clause in policy
In Columbus on March 22 the supreme court upheld a life insurance policy provision that denies payment if the insured dies by self harm. The ruling applies to the Perry P Tisch versus Protected Home Circle case where Tisch’s wife, insured for $1,000, killed herself and the company denied payout.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme ‘Court
Perry P. Tisch
Home Circle
Tisch
Leper Linked Belgian Heiress in Hawaiian Sojourn
Readable fragments report a Belgian family member, likely from a wealthy line, who two years ago traveled to the Hawaiian islands. The text mentions humane or priestly terms and a March date in New York, with unclear surrounding context.
Chicago Produce and New York dairy prices list
Chicago market reports show butter at 26c to 28c, eggs at 15 to 16c for firsts, cheese prices for full cream and various varieties, and live poultry quotes. New York prices list butter firm, eggs at 17c, cheese strong, with westerns at 17c and southerns at 16-17c.
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Chicago
S&e
Nike
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Burbanks
King's Common
Illinois
New York
Market Ranges for Grains and Live Stock Prices Listed
Chicago and other cities show varied grain bids for corn oats and mixed grades with no 2 red values. Live stock prices are listed for cattle hogs and sheep across major markets including Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Pittsburgh and Buffalo with notable highs and lows for each class.
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Chicago
New York
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Duluth
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Liverpool
Peoria
Kansas
Omaha
St. Joseph
Pittsbur
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Nagel Pleads Not Guilty After Fatal Shootout
Appleton Minnesota March 22 farmer Nagel shot his hired man Ole Lee wounding him fatally. Lee drank and returned in a threatening mood Nagel hid in a closet Lee battered the door Nagel fired striking Lee below the heart Nagel surrendered and was bound over to district court Lee defends Nagel saying he bore no blame.
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Appleton, Minn
Herman Nagel
Ole Lee
Lee
Nagel
State Wants Its Battle Flag War Trophy Return
The governor of Alabama asks Wisconsin to return the battle flag of the First Alabama regiment captured by the Fifteenth Wisconsin at Island No. 10 on April 7, 1862. Assemblyman Norcross introduced a resolution for returning the flag. The assembly also passed several pure food bills.
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Madison
Wis
Alabama
Wisconsin Assembly
Wisconsin
Island No. 10
Norcross
Grand Army
Sheboygan street cars halted as mayor orders fender rule
Mayor Born halted all city street cars after aldermen questioned noncompliance with a city order requiring fenders. He ordered the street car company to comply and threatened arrest for any operator attempting to run cars without fenders.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Infant dies after swallowing pills in play
Upper Sandusky Ohio March 22 The infant daughter of Mrs George Bowers died after eating pills a bottle of which had been given by her mother to amuse the child The child mistook the pills for candy
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
George Bowers
Explosion at Drenkova coal mine in Budapest claims lives
An explosion of fire damp at the Drenkova coal mine in Budapest on March 22 killed twelve workers and seriously wounded four. Twelve miners are missing and feared dead.
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Budapest
Drenkova
Bombing Wounds Eight in Voish Street Patrol Ambush
A bomb tossed from a house on Voish Street at 9 pm struck a passing patrol of police and infantry. Six soldiers and two policemen sustained dangerous injuries and were taken to a military hospital. The attacker fled the scene.
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Warsaw
Voish Street
Russia Faces Agrarian Unrest and Political Strife
Reports from St. Petersburg detail spreading peasant and worker protests across Libau, the Caucasus, and Kiev regions with threats of retaliation if troops fire. Moscow Zemstvo assembly pressures Interior Minister Bouligan to involve zemstvo delegates in reform plans. Police chief named governor of Estonia amid broader upheaval as riots flare at Shharopan and Princess Murat estates.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Libau
Caucasus
Kieff
Zemstvo
Moscow
Zemstvos
Bouligan
M. Lopoukine
Esthenia
Baltic
Shharopan
Murat
Reka
Zugdid
Wich
Water Power for Its Trolley Contract Between NY Central and Hudson River
Glens Falls NY March 22 A contract between the New York Central trolley interests and the Hudson River Water Power company provides power for central New York trolley systems. Minimum annual payment 120000 with up to 500000 if 20000 horsepower is used. Twenty five year term. Delivery at Schenectady Amsterdam Little Falls Oriskany and Utica with a large auxiliary steam plant in Utica for emergencies.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
New York
New York Central Railroad
Hudson River Water Power Company
Oriskany
Utica
Negro Girl Is Hurt In Elevator Shaft Fall
Marion Indiana March 22 Merle Casey a 10 year old negro girl fell from the Glass block elevator shaft from the third floor to the basement landing on the concrete. She regained her footing and spoke briefly after the accident.
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Marion
Ind
Merle Casey
Former Delegate Kelly Confesses After Mind Collapse
St Louis March 22 Former Delegate Charles F Kelly whose mind failed after a bribery probe began over three years ago fled to Europe after his indictment. He returned and made a full confession.
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Boodler
St. Louis
Charles F. Kelly
Kelly
Europe
Minister Deposed for Gambling in Stocks
Wilmington Delaware March 22 Rev Charles W Baker a member of the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference has been deposed from the ministry for gambling in stocks and unministerial conduct.
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Wilmington
Del
Charles W. Baker
Ti Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Congo Administration Reform Talks Reported in Britain
March 22 Birmingham reports negotiations between England and Belgium toward appointing a joint committee to reform the administration of affairs in the Congo Free State.
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Congo
Birmingham
England
Belgium
Congo’ ‘Pree
Separate Schools Fight Stirs Toronto March Debate
A chaotic clipping from Toronto Ont outlines a March issue on separate schools with references to Ontario provinces and the Northwest region. Names and specifics are unclear but signal a major education controversy.
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Toronto
Ont
Northwest
Eines
Harsh Grip Strikes Elmira Woman and Doctor Credits Pills
Mrs. Mary M. Bex of Elmira New York suffered long with grip complications including ringing in the ears weak heart pains and swollen limbs. A friend advised Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and after six boxes she reports relief and regained strength, with renewed health noted by neighbors and doctors alike.
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Mary M. Bex
West Clinton Street
Elmira
S. Y
Dr. Williams
Teall E
Wask
Obituary of Sarah Jane Burns Aged 81 in Indiana Home
Sarah Jane Burns born July 17 1823 oldest child of Joseph and Jane Burns died March 17 1905 at age 7 years 8 months in the family home near Elkhart Indiana after life of devout Presbyterian faith and devoted family service. She married David Lloyd May 11 1847 and lived on farms near Troy Ohio and Elkhart Indiana with nine children Samuel Abwida Rozilla Rachel Martha Amand James Emma John. She cherished Bible reading daily and sought comfort in prayer and scripture until death.
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Sarah Jane Burns
Joseph
Jane Burns
Sas
Miami County
Ohio
Piqua
David Lloyd
Troy
Ohia
Indiana
Elkhart
Samuel
Abwida
Rozilla
Rachel
Martha
Amand
James
Emma
John
Samurel
Rozillx
Fathers House
Dar
Lyceum program charms Bristol residents at McFarrem school
Friday evening program at the Lyceum in Bristol drew a large crowd with Mr. Chamberlain delivering the standout act and Miss Jessie Bickel playing a key role. Various local residents were noted visiting or returning from nearby towns and spring plans included a box social at Hilbish hall and several property changes.
Mortgage Exemption Affidavits Filed at Simpson Abstract Office
The Simp son Abstract Office at 206 South Main Street handles mortgage exemption affidavits. Filing deadline is May 1 as noted by Louis M. Simpson, Tax Collector.
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Simpson Abstract
South Main Street
Louis M. Simpson
Rathbone Sisters Visit Frank Cathcart Home in Zion
Zion News reports Rathbone Sisters and husbands spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cathcart. Philip Smith and family moved from Niles to a farm south of Zion. Bernard Thornton of Lansing visits the area. The Ladies and Society plan a meeting at Mrs. Willis Market's home on the 29th. Ben Long is sick. Ray Long visited Claude Kegerreis Thursday. Samuel Kegerreis shot a seven and a half pound wild goose on Monday.
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Zion
Rathbone
Frank Cathcart
Philip Smith
Niles
Michigan
Bernard Thornton
Lansing
Arid Society
Willis Market
Ben Long
Ray Long
Claude Kegerreis
Samuel Kegerreis
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New York Central
Hudson River Company
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Lyceum
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Jessie Bickel
J. W. Trager
South Bend
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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G. G. Cathcart
Walla Walla
Wash
J. E. Barbour
H. H. Mosier
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Russell
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Kirkdarfer
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