Automobiles May Hasten Trotting Record Breakers
The article argues that motor vehicles could cut the trotting and pacing records far below two minutes, detailing proposed training methods where horses learn to follow ahead of autos. It cites Vanderbilt and Beecham racing cars as speed benchmarks and discusses driver skill, vehicle design, and wind resistance in a pursuit toward a two minute mile for horse speed. It also recalls historic trotters like Maud S and Majesties, noting era records and the evolving race pace with technology.
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Alize
Paca
Anns Faut
Vandterbill
Freich
Carnage
Albert OG. Bastivick
Porled
Tida Te Wolfe Bishop
Rome
Bostwick
Alexaxils Winton
Cleveland
Messrs
Vanderhilt
Beehop
Aly
Bursomett
Hint
Cyvil
Miles
Titomobile
Othey
Tia la
Hin
Andar
Lave
Chicas
Aimone
Robert Bonnee
Rochester
BilLyy
Julia
Volunteer
Calforhie
Hartford
Vanderbilt Ana Maid
Chicago
St. Sidney
Meady
Lowerliie
Haswli
Glayveland
Tuxiltulon
Lew
Maney Hanks
Budd Doble
Washington
Independence
Alix
Paetalus
Nancy Hank
Gatesburg
Jmnave
Enyfire City Park
Jorsemen
Saat Torre Haute
Electric Fish of the Nil River Described
An unusual ancient fish once traded in by the Fwypitxus is said to inhabit the Nil river waters. Its electric battery is embedded in the skin and appears under a microscope as a complex structure with around two million fibers, linked to nerve terminals at the head or body.
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Tha
Balloon Duel of 1808 Described in Dusk Meet
The article recounts a curious dusk duel labeled balloon duel between de Grandpre and M. In Blanc, with a lady present named Nile Trevit aboard. On the opening day M. da Orandore and his second joined a balloon ascent, while the other party mounted in Plaque with his second, leading to a dramatic tearing event in the Garden of the Tiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Grandpre
M. In Blanc
Nile
Timber towns and taxless communes described in odd 19th century text
A garbled passage surveys quirky settlements in America and abroad. It mentions Norway-like green coasts, a 284 inhabitant Greenland town with high taxes, a Communist colony Cosme in Paraguay requiring cash deposits and communal property, McAlaster Indian Territory politics, and a Missouri town named St Toe on Black-Bunk Hills with a unique municipal trial. The piece cites squatters, ineffective state land titles, and wartime civic experiments.
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Orsa
Whitch
Tory Yame Azo
Evr
Ovea
Ali Ima
Conme
Parguay
Conve Wetllers
Thay
Nolley
William Lana
Cosme
McAlaster
Missouri
Svort
Devil Hunting In Loperhy Sparks Brutal Mob Justice
A village eruption near Robilan, blamed on the devil, left eight villagers dead and many barns burned. An elderly resident Acman was seized and killed after his eyes were burned and body scorched while authorities investigate. An English trader reports a skewed labor ratio claiming 121 women per 101 men.
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Loperhy
Robilan
Acman
Sion
Ris
Yokole
Paasant
Aelzing
Indiana Republicans Brace For Rural Vote Loss In 1900
An Indiana dispatch reports Republican strategists warn the farm districts may not offset large city support for McKinley. They note Bryan gains in rural Indiana and cite labor unions in Muncie and Marion as Democratic signs. A wedding reception in Elkhart is also noted before the Beardsleys depart for Philadelphia and the East.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Indiana
McKinley
Bryan
Medinley Livindinna
Ole Farmaéy
Teyatye
McKiniuy
Bryans Whey
Debs
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Lund
Rex Kinley
Galis
Tven Albany
Marlon
Muncie
Iabor
Kha
Tadiana
Norion
Republic
Wedding at Lakeview Manor Unites Miss Maud Grown and Hubble Beardsley
On Thursday evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs Will Reitze in Lakeide the ceremony joined Miss Maud Grown of Minneapolis to Hubble Beardsley of Elkhart. Rev D W Moffat officiated at the Presbyterian church pairing with Lohengrin selection played by Miss Lola Kelley. Attendants wore period attire as guests admired the decorated rooms.
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Iusyers
Mus
Reitze Beinis
B. I G. Club
Beardaley
Hehard
May
Thomas Beardsley
Bendy
Rachel Beardsley
Elkhart
Charles Beardaley
Cleveland
J. David
Hime
Dorembey
Uuit
Will Reitse
Lakecide
Reitze
Maud Grown
Minneapalm
Hubble Beardsley
Elithart
D. W. Moffat
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Chery Ware
Mayeh
Mas Lola Kelley
Ann Arbor
Cha Bvidn
Boy Crippled by Train No 20 Near Columbia City
A boy about eight was run over near Columbia City by Pennsylvania Railroad train No 20 at 4:19 PM. The guard and wheels severed his leg above the knee. Engineers and bystanders aided. the child showed fortitude and calm under pain as clinicians treated him at the depot. The accompanying girl sister learned of the accident later.
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Columbia City
Pennaylvania
Marl
Sid Tits
Thint
Pine
Ohin
Michael Slew
Ind
Crainmen
Ties Baule
Twick
Annual Meeting Held by Pymanth Consregattosint
Members gathered for a reported annual meeting with officers' reports deemed satisfactory. Minutes note continued vigilance, with several names listed among attendees following the event.
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Pymanth
Tengat
Douglasbeustes
LeSage Ten Brock
A. Id. Mawes
Ultered
Tienes
Vouelng
Mananan
Court News on Bowser Estate Damages Suit
Rachel Bowser as administrator of John Bowser files final account. Frederick LeGuin, administrator of Linuis LeGuiw estate, sues Jane Stewart & Co. LeGraw for 2009 damages for death at work. Attorneys listed. Herman Kappel and others face recovery claim for $700. Counts proceed.
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Rachel L. Bowser
de Ca Torist
John Bowser
Deesarnd
Prederick LeGuin
Linuis LeGuiw
Janes Stewart & Co
Lnuis
Howry
Gincw Kappall
Nedwintstratit
Herman. Kappel
Dha Svenovery
Inbuny Witnouiling
Colarick É& Phamagne
MLP
Brokeun
Herbert Ny Towne
Legal and civil cases unfold in Allen County court records
A slate of suits and judgments emerges including Meuiust TE Ellison dispute over land and damages, Joseph Mayhew suing Edward 2 and Crargarette lender, and mortgage actions. The Wayne Hospital name change to Fort Wayne’s Red? Hospital is noted along with long-ago court actions. Several judgments are recorded for Raymond Pfeffer, Hamilton National Bank, and others, plus divorce and guardianship filings.
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Ellison
Allen County
Dilson
Angust la
Joseph Mayhew
Edward 2
Crargarette
Hekas
Wayne Hospital
Fort Wayne
Marcia Schramm
Peter Noll
O'Rourke
Willina Geake
Maurice Goldberger
Eliort Court
Squire Taucey
William Spindler
Wicestile
Whitabeth Stauffer
Faupe Oroutee
Bbiliy
Ronald Vansvit
Depper Jange O'tourle
Lushai
Beravon
PLM Ps Yn
Mitt
de Foudaut
Charles G. Griebel
Ranilan UT Bred
Charles Lepper
Elizabeth
Louis Tepper
Hockermeyer
Clarence Didier Et
Death Stops His Journey Near Centlivre Brewery
Jamon Goomer, born in Hushville Michigan, died Friday in a wagon en route to St Louis. The wagon had been converted into a makeshift prairling schooner, with kin and officials speculating illness halted his travel after leaving Coldwater and Fremont. He was about 37, unmarried, with no known family, and was interred at Lindenwood Cemetery after a coroner’s inquest.
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Jamon Goomer
Hushville
Anole
Tumis A. Garyengy
Datchwater
Povlera
Coldwater
Mieh
Fremont
Royl Wayne
Gavayav Barnett
Lindenwood Cemetery
Mixs
Lizzie Rounbuah
Des
Dn Hoagland
Jay Alstér
Tha Dandy Iman
Bryan's Ohio Campaign Tour Reaches Bowling Green Findlay
William J Bryan began an informal tour of Ohio with speeches planned in Toledo Bowling Green and Findlay. He announced Mrs Bryan would join him later in New York and would accompany him through additional stops as he continues into West Virginia Maryland and New Jersey.
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Brnton
Oro
Ohio
Democratic Committee
Wy J. Dryna
Towling Green
Bryan
Toledo
Boyg
Deteott Durhir
Max. Bryar
Qniib
Bowting Green
Bowling Green
New York
Iis
Republican Party
Gmen
Bryan Esperlilly
Helen
Janes
Fos Jedin
Mrr
Shoulder Dislocation On Block Sparks Street Scene
A dislocated shoulder event on the southeast corner of Columbia and Harrison involved Gurney Cotney who collapsed near a stairway and Boulder. He recovered enough to return home, while Cotnay, an employee at the Hoarrievanteont trust stand, reported the incident. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Cooch Monee of Mull tarewt.
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Gurney Cotney
Yoomer
Columbia
Harrison Sbyanta
Cotnay
Hoarrievanteont Trust
MO. and
Mra, Cooch Monee
Mull Ta Atrewt
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Michigan
Centlivre Brewery
Nhanna
William J. Ryan
Auckeyedom
Blne Allbirngs
Cheets Mik
Findlay
TE. Ellison
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Baptist State Convention
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A. W. Butlee
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