National League pennant race and rain delays noted
The article reports on the American League pennant battle with Donlin of Baltimore praised by President Johnson for discipline, and notes Western teams won 21 of 48 on an Eastern trip while Cincinnati’s Irwin cites wild pitches as costly. It highlights financial losses from rain postponements, suggests catchers should keep behind the bat, and praises Christy Matthewson’s leadership qualities amid NL defections to the American League and Brooklyn protest over umpiring.
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Donlin
Baltimore
Johnson
Donovan
Hanlon
Irwin
Cincinnati
Reds
Reort
Behid
Fielde Ao Jones
Boston
Collins
Stall
Matthewson
New York
Ife
Brooklyns
Columbus and His Salary in Seville Archives
The Seville archives of the Indies reveal Columbus and crew salaries from early voyages. It notes Columbus earned 8209 monthly, captains 816, 815, and 819, sailors 2 to 3.40 monthly including subsistence and clothes. A separate item says US Canada postal rates shift to domestic three tenths of one percent.
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Columbus
Seville
Spain
Indies
America
Pipers
Secirty
The
Americanistes
Pny
United States
Canada
Venezuela’s Great Riches and Hidden Wealth Untapped
The passage praises Venezuela as incredibly rich with vast natural resources. It cites a capital of $80,000,000, mining output of $25,000,000 and $20,000,000 paid to shareholders, and immense forests. It notes gold, silver, precious stones and other wealth scarcely touched, emphasizing vast future value.
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Venzuela
Venezuela
Pature
Onair
Tse
Minnesota
President Loubet Forgives Attack at Auteuil Racecourse
France's President Loubet bears no malice after a nobleman struck him on the head with a stick while he sat at Auteuil. The court sentenced the assailant to two years in prison. He sought an early pardon, but the ministry said public policy requires the normal punishment for the insult to the president.
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Loubet
France
Auteuil
M. Loubet
Bath in the camp ruins a guard duty routine
In a sweltering valley near a coal tipple a pair of sergeants escape guard duty by staging an improvised bath under an elm. A hidden marksman shoots at them from bushes while they plan a safer relax, then a prank boy and the lieutenant reveal the caper as local mischief ends with a court warning.
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Bob
Tenta
National Guard
Broad
Ohio
Nol Patral
Geome
Bob Jeane
Sage
Leutenant
Banquet led by a 26 year old woman claims largest ever
The Chicago Chronicle notes a banquet for 23 466 guests and 24 080 staff at Paris Gar den of the Tuileries during the exposition, entirely managed by a 26 year old woman named Potel. The piece contrasts European women’s progress with Indian reforms and explores fashion and jewelry trends driven by modern women.
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France
Tuileries
Potel
Petel
Chicago Chronicle
Prince Edward VII at White House Visit Report
William Perrine writes in the Ladies' Home Journal about the 1860 visit of the Prince of Wales to America. He stayed at the Executive Mansion with President Buchanan and Miss Lane, attended fireworks on Lafayette Square, dined beside Miss Lane, and amused guests with gymnasium feats and a game of tenpins, displaying a shy yet gallant bearing.
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Edward VII
Marriet Tine
Prince of Wales
Washington
America
President Buchanan
Executive
Lafayette Square
William Perrine
Ladies’ Home Journal
White House
Mr. Buchanan
Miss Lane
Prince
Mrs. Thompson
Duke of Newcastle
Harriet
A Means of Livelihood in Poultry Raising for Women
The article extols poultry raising as a women friendly livelihood near cities, noting low capital, market focus, and that caring, thrift, and attention are key. It compares breeds for laying efficiency, recommending leghorns and wyandottes, while cautioning Cochins and Brahmas as disappointing, and advises a small, well kept flock with attention to space and clean nests.
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Plymouth
Rocks
Fashion Notes on New Materials and Accessories
A survey of women’s wear highlights new supple Panne frieze with rough texture, jeweled hairpins, and French coiffure tucked at the neck. Silver buckles rival turquoise in popularity while white pique gowns feature suede bands. yellow eagles and red heel accents appear in stylish low shoes. Mourning purses stay simple in black leather with gun metal beading. Lace textures draw praise for delicate feel and artistry. Shirtwaist sets adopt studs with stones set in gold and safety pins securing stork collars.
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Freeland Tribune
Ste Rex
Tribune In Company, Limited
Marty Sarther
Freeland
Sors
Ottlos Complainta
Iriocular
Freeland Pa
Tribune Junaling Company, Limited
George
Speer
Company H
Paradise
Hoscorps
Skip
Robert
Sergeant Mob
India
Sumner
Bootblack
Afra
Times
David Harum
New York Sun
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