Cornell Crew Wins Grand Challenge Cup Race at Henley
The Cornell University crew defeated Leander in the first day's Grand Challenge Cup race at Henley before about 100000 spectators. Leander was not ready to start, making the race a reported fluke with Cornell finishing in 8 minutes 11 seconds. Eaton crew and Trinity Eights won the other two Grand Challenge Cup contests.
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Honey On
Tames
England
Cornnell University
Cornells
Cornell
Eaton
Trinity
London
Eaton Boys
Thames
Orly
Why He Resigned From Muncie Church
The Rev. E. S. Clarke resigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Muncie effective Sept. 1 after announcing his final sermon. Clarke cites a move to evangelical work but recounts a past domestic dispute involving his wife’s jealousy and a hoard of letters she threatens to expose unless he supports her and their two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menciz
S. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Clarke
Muncie
Detroit
Democratic delegates favor McLaurin for governor in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi July 9 counties elect delegates to the Democratic state convention meeting August 7 in Jackson. Unanimous endorsements favor Senator A J McLaurin for governor as silver men remain active. Sound money candidates McAbee and Governor Stone have not secured delegations and handwriting on the wall suggests they will not. Finance questions dominate canvass despite focus on state issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
A. J. McLaurin
McLaurin
United States
H. C. McAbee
Vicksburg
Stone
Constable Up
Western Tennis Tournament Opens at Kenwood Club Grounds
The Western Tennis Tournament begins this afternoon at Kenwood Country Club grounds Drexel boulevard and Forty-eighth street. It will decide the western championship in singles and half the Western doubles title with over 40 entries in both events and prizes totaling 400 dollars.
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Curiaco
Kenwood Country Club
Drexel Boulevard
Forty-eighth Street
Nantucket Celebrates Centenary With Three Day Festivities
Nantucket Massachusetts welcomes hundreds of visitors for a three day centennial celebration featuring athletic sports whaleboat races literary exercises banquets and a grand ball. The historic town honors its heritage with resident and former resident participation in the royal style events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Retired From Business Reed Waddell Frankly Recalled
The coffin of Reed Waddell the gold brick swindler and gambler was shipped from New York to his mother in Springfield Illinois by American Express. Jack Howard prepaid the charges and five cases of personal effects were missing with one said to contain $34000. Waddell 85, noted as inventor of the gold brick swindle and a bold gambler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reed Waddell
Tom O'Brien
Bunko King
Paris
Nancy R. Waddell
Springfield
American Express
Jack Howard
West Thirty-eighth
Express
Waddell
la Tourane
Howard
American Express Company
Havre
Bynum Opens Gold Standard Campaign In Indiana
William D. Bynum ex congressman from Indiana, launched a two hour campaign speech in Spencer, arguing for a stable currency and presenting views aligned with Secretary Carlisle. He stressed he spoke as a private citizen, not a party representative, drawing an audience of farmers and free coinage supporters.
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Spencer
Ind
William D. Bynum
Congress
Indiana
Bynum
Democratic Party
Mr. Byham
Carlisle
South
Trust forms as Diamond Plate Glass plant sold for $1
Elwood plant for plate glass, valued around $360000 plus gas leases, joins Pittsburg Plate Glass Company forming a national trust. Deed filed shows A A Conger and W L Clause signing for the Elwood transfer. Kokomo plant joins. Depauw plant at Alexandria excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elwood
A. A. Conger
W. L. Clause
Kokomo
Combine
Depauw
Alexandria
Foraker Bradley Pact Heads Kentucky Campaign
In Newport Kentucky ex Governor Foraker and Col W O Bradley agreed on a deal. Bradley will receive Foraker support in Kentucky while Foraker gains control of the Republican delegation to the national convention. Foraker plans to mobilize rich supporters for the Kentucky ticket.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Ohio
W. O. Bradley
Kentucky
Bradley
Newport
Wheat Slump Dampens Markets In Cigcao
Wheat prices fell sharply in Cigcao with the market opening at 674c and closing at 624c, a drop of 44c amid widespread excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicaco
Delegates At Ravina Convention Of Ladies Auxiliary Corps
More than 200 delegates attend the annual convention of the great council of ladies auxiliary corps of the Improved Order of Red Men in Ravina Pennsylvania. The session opens today and runs for two days. An advertisement for a bargain appears in the Times-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravina
Great Council of Ladies Auxiliary Corps of the
Improved Order of Red Men
Robber Killed After Chicago Saloon Shootout
E C Cole attempts robbery at Peter McGloin saloon 64 Adams Street Chicago. He overpowers the owner but is chased by a crowd and Patrolman Rosenthal. A gunfight follows wounding two bystanders, Sternberg and Stone, before Cole is shot dead.
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Carcase
E. C. Cole
Peter McGloin
Adams Street
McGloin
Cole
McGlain
Dearborn
McGinty & O'Brien
State Street
Rosenthal
van Buren Street
Wabash Avenue
H. M. Sternberg
Archer Avenue
Samuel Stone
Sheffield Avenue
Sternberg
St. Luke’s Hospital
Stone
Alexian Brothers’ Hospital
Long Married Couple Faces Divorce Over Property Sale
In Nines Michigan on July 9 Mrs Jacob Vandusen of Glendora begins divorce proceedings from her husband after 65 years of marriage. The dispute centers on property the husband sold without her consent. In Clyde Ohio on July 9 the will of George Pearson, a wealthy bachelor, directs all his estate after debts and expenses to the American Protective Association of Clyde. he had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nines, Mich
Jacob Vandusen
Glendora
Therin
George Pearson
Adams Township
American Protective Association of
Clyde
New York
Daniel Werling Hanged for Wife Murder
Daniel Werling was executed at 10:47 this morning for the murder of his wife on April 7, 1894. He demanded money for drink, killed her when she refused, and faced the gallows after a lengthy interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrseurg
Daniel Werling
Judgments Granted in Two Civil Matters
Judge Dawson awarded $88 to Plymouth Institute Company in the Plymouth Institute Company v James A Hause et al case. Judge Pfeiffer granted $120 against Peter Note stine in a separate judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Plymouth Institute Company
James A. Hause
William H. Pfeiffer
Peter Notestine
TALKING UNION PLAN FOR BERRY AND WAYNE STREET CHURCHES
Berry street and Wayne street M E churches in the city consider uniting. The Berry street quarterly conference discussed a union plan, with further steps deferred until July 18 after continued consideration. Wayne street church will also vote on the proposal this evening, potentially creating the city's largest congregation and a central church edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Street
Wayne Street M. E
Berry Street M. E
Wayne Street
M. EE
Columbus Driving Park features Rubinstein in 2 08.2 pace
At Columbus Driving Park on July 9 Rubinstein won the free for all pace in three straight heats with Starplex and Alvan Swift following. Other races saw Benzetta, Knight Mare and Maxim taking wins in trotting and pacing events as Terre Haute announced seven new purses for August meets.
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LaCrossa
Wis
Moonstone
Frank Agan
Rocky P
Argyros
Bob Collins
Baroness Marguerite
Warren P
A. B. Badonne
King Princips
Columbus
Rubenstein
Starplex
Alvan Swift
Benzetta
Knight Mare
Peveri
Maxim
Correct
Lottie Hornet
Terre Haute
Terre Haury
Ind
Vigo Fair Association Today
General Ezeta Plans Return to Overthrow Government
General Ezeta says he will sail to San Salvador to overthrow the government. He has chartered a vessel, secured arms and ammunition, and has substantial backing. He expects to be installed president if his plan succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ezetau
San Salvador
Finance Committee Debates McDonald Resolution
The finance committee met in the city building last night and discussed the McDonald resolution. No agreement was reached and a report on the resolution will not be made to the council at this evening’s meeting. There is considerable difference of opinion on the type of report to be issued.
MacIntosh Brothers Arrested for Altercation at Zollinger Grave
Constable Johnson arrested Alexander MacIntosh and his two brothers at Mapleton on an affidavit charging them with fighting at Zollinger's grave on the Fourth. The trio appeared before Squire Bohen who continued the case until 2 p m Saturday. More arrests may follow from their trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mapleton
Alexander MacIntosh
Zollinger
Squire Bohen
MacIntosh Brothers
Frightful Wreck Kills 25 Pilgrims on Ontario Excursion
A two-section pilgrim excursion train derailed near Craig's station in South Quebec. The first section stopped for crossing when the second rammed into it, slicing Pullman and first class cars. Twenty five killed, forty injured, many taken to homes. victims from Sherbrooke Magog Windsor Mills and nearby parishes. A special train with officials and doctors arrived. most survivors left for Lewis.
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South Qurebec
Craig's
Pwlman
Sherbrook
Magog
Windsor Mills
Lewis
Coming Prize Fight debated in Texas court
Dallas managers seek to overturn Texas prize fight ban with opinions from Clark and Crawford claiming unconstitutionality. Attorney General Crane supports the law and will rule after the Supreme Court decision. Finley denied licenses under AG guidance as Galveston bout between Cavanaugh and Bright Eyes looms. Florida Athletic Club may hire top lawyers as stakes run high.
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Austin
Tex
Dallas
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
George R. Clark
Wace
William Crawford
Supreme Court
Crane
Corbett- Witzsimmons
Texas
Finley
Cavanaugh-Bright Eyes
Galveston
Florida Athletic Club
Dan Stuart
Fire Burns for a Month in Howard Township Slough
Roxomo July 9 report describes a long lasting fire in the northern county where the five mile slough is burning. Drought left ground dry and peat soil scorched down to the hard pan. Trees topple as flames smolder and stretch across highways, with little water to fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxomo
Howard Township
Kissed and Made Up in Kenton and Montpelier
Mrs. Simon Keckler and her husband Simon left Kenton for Montpelier Indiana to establish a new home after smoothing over marital troubles. Mrs. Keckler controls property valued at 8300 in Montpelier and runs a boarding house. Simon rents a farm east of Kenton to join her. Reder, who won $100 from Mrs. Keckler, was released by the courts.
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Kenton
Simon Keckler
Simon
Montpelier
Ind
Reder
Y M C A Secretary McCaughey Resigns Fort Wayne
W F McCaughey, longtime general secretary of the Fort Wayne Y M C A, has submitted his resignation to the board. The action takes effect by October 1 or earlier if approved, with a called meeting planned to discuss the move. Since arriving in October 1893 he has revitalized the association and made many friends who regret his departure. He is considering other opportunities and may stay in Fort Wayne to pursue business.
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W. F. McCaughey
Young Men's Christian Association
McCaughey
Fort Wayne
Young Woman Scalded by Boiling Water at Home
Miss Rose Damon of 314 Buchanan street spilled a bucket of boiling water while leaving a door. She suffered severe burns to her left arm hand breast and abdomen and remains bedridden. Dr. George C. Stemen attended and hopes for a steady recovery despite distress from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Damon
Buchanan Street
George C. Stemen
Boy nearly choked by wheel from clock mechanism
The 93 year old Frederick Bandt’s son in West DeWald street nearly died after stuffing a wheel from a broken clock into his mouth. His brother rescued him, and Dr. Barnett stopped the hemorrhages after the airway obstruction was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bandt
West DeWald Street
Triangle Cycling Club Elects Clapham to Succeed Reiman
At a Triangle Cycling Club meeting W. E. Clapham was elected to succeed resigning president C. K. Reiman. Will Shepard became second lieutenant. A run to Leo is set for Friday. A committee will confer with Fort Wayne Cyclists on a city petition to protect wheelmen from broken glass and other hazards. The club reports net proceeds from the June 29 driving park road race.
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Triangle Cycling Club
C. K. Reiman
W. E. Clapham
Will Shepard
Leo
Fort Wayne
Barbers' Union No. 14 Elects Officers in Meeting
Barbers' union No. 14 J B 1 U A held a regular meeting last night to elect officers. President C F Henker and Vice President H P Lauer led the slate, with F L Holmes recording secretary and John Brunskill financial secretary. Other posts filled include treasurer F H Schlink, guide J C Werteman, guardian John Budde, trustees Henry Guenther Sam Er rington Joe Drummitt and auditing committee Theodore Clark Joe Rieman John Schoaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union No. 14
U. of A
C. F. Henker
H. P. Lauer
F. L. Holmes
John Brunskill
F. H. Schlink
J. C. Werteman
Guardian
John Budde
Henry Guenther
Sam Errington
Joe Drummitt
Theodore Clark
Joe Rieman
John Schoaff
Marriage License for Jay Roe and Jennie C Babcock
A marriage license was filed for Jay Roe and Jennie C Babcock. The notice requests a want ad in the Times-Post to announce the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Roe and
Jennie C. Babcock
Times-Post
Peculiar suicide attempt shocks 18 Wabash Avenue resident
Nicholas Wills, a common laborer, tried to kill himself by placing a 32 caliber cartridge in a monkey wrench and tightening it to explode against his head. The explosion wounded his neck but did not kill him, and neighbors report he has seemed unsettled recently. No physician was summoned and details remained largely unknown to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres-Post
Nicholas Will
Wabash Avenue
Will
Armstrong
Knoll
Wills
Trwes Post
Dixon Crematory contract approval anticipated by council
The board of public works and the council special committee met Mr Willis of the Dixon Crematory company and arranged a new crematory. The committee will report in favor of the contract and ratification by the council is needed to proceed. Unanimous consent may be unlikely, possibly delaying final action to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Willis
Dixon Crematory Company
Largest gathering of Pennsylvania Bar members opens annual meeting
In Bepford Shines Pennsylvania, the first annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association gathers the state’s distinguished bench and bar to discuss bills for the legislature and hear addresses on legal topics. The Wabash Railway eyes a Ridgeview plot for a new hospital costing about 40,000, with completion hoped soon. In Oakland, Frank E. Hinckley, Chicago reporter, is ordained and preaches at West Oakland Congregational Church.
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Bepford Shines
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Wabash Hospital
Peru Chronicle
The
Wabash Railway Company
Emma Bearess
Ridgeview
Oakland
Cal
Frank E. Hinckley
Chicago
West Oakland Congregational Church
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M. E
Nydia
Lansing
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Clara G
Roette Soup
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Mayflower
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Clara T
Great Heart
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