Mabillon Remembered in Paris on 200th Death Anniversary
The memory of Jean Mabillon, the Benedic tine priest and founder of modern critical history methods, was honored in Paris with church and scholarly societies marking his death centennial at Saint Germain des Pres. His work De Re Diplomatica emerged from abbey studies, shaping manuscript authenticity tests. He lived from modest beginnings to 75, leaving a lasting national French scholarly legacy.
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Mabillon
Jean Mabillon
Paris
Saint-Germain-des- Pres
Motor Car Runs Texas Cotton Belt Inspection Tour
General Roadmaster J. J. McCarthy tours all Cotton Belt lines in Texas aboard No. 2429 motor car. The nine seat Sheffield car, costing about 1500 dollars, completes a two week inspection, averaging 20 mph with stops at switches and work gangs. McCarthy says motor cars enable close inspection and could prevent wrecks, with operating costs far lower than a special train.
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Cotton Belt
Texas
J. J. McCarthy
Mount Pleasant
Fort Worth
Sheffield
McCarthy
China to Build Tientsin Chinklang Rail Link 600 Miles
Pekin reports a new 600 mile railroad from Tientsin to Chinklang will connect with the Grand Canal. The line, a key Chinese rail artery, is backed by a 35 million dollar imperial loan and approved by the Chinese government and international banks. Internal disturbances delayed progress but rapid construction would boost trade, mining, and foreign access.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Chinklang
Grand Canal
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co
Deutsche-Asiatische Bank
Kiaochow
Herlin
Shanghai
Wreck on Jersey Central road ends with burnt crosstie
An empty Jersey Central locomotive moving toward Jersey City backward struck a square crosstie set across the rails by a would be wrecking plot. The tender wheels sank and dragged the tie along for about five miles until smoke alerted the engineer.
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Jersey Central
Jersey City
China's Rail Growth Shows Rapid Progress Now 3746 Miles Open
A recent report states China has 3746 miles of railway in operation and 1622 miles under construction with more lines planned. Despite the current total being modest for a vast nation, ten to thirteen decades of work indicate a shift against past railway objections and promise faster expansion ahead.
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China
Official Playing Schedule of the National League 1908
Schedule listing for the National League season of 1908 with details intended for local and sporting news readers. The article emphasizes reliability and comprehensive coverage of events, games, and standings for the season.
Carlisle Indians Prep Spring Track and Baseball Schedule
Carlisle Indian School coach Glen S Warner outlines spring track and field events and baseball practice. Notable athletes include Mount Pleasant Rogers Thorpe Exendine and Two-Hearts Black Star with new prospects and a strengthened board track aiding conditioning. Schedule features cross country, Philadelphia relays, interclass meets, and intercollegiate meets at Harrisburg and Carlisle.
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Glen S. Warner
Carlisle
Thorpe
Two-Hearts
Black Star
Cora
Hunt
Warner
Philadelphia
State College
Carlisle Indians
Syracuse University
Mimira
N. Y
Swarthmore
Dickinson
Harrisburg
Wasenka
James Q Garlow
Newashe
William Garlow
Eaglemen
Miller
Pete Houser
Joe Libby
Jordan
Kalenti
Twin
Nevins
Hendricks
Young Deer
Iwin
Chinese athlete En Sue Pung sets fast 50 yard dash mark
In Honolulu at the Chinese Athletic club field day En Sue Pung won the island championship 50 yards in 0.615 seconds and the 100 yard dash in 1.03.5. His record is not AAU recognized. Rice of Chicago had the American 50 yard record at 0.525 seconds in 1904. Pung also earned a gold medal for most points, 28, at the meet.
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En Sue Pung
Chinese Athletic Club
Honolulu
Amateur Athletic Union of America
R. L. Murray
St. Louis
Victor Rice
University of Chicago
Bartlett Gymnasium
En Sue
J. Woo
C. L. Hook
S. C. Pung
John Lo
L. Enpui
Sue
Sue Pung
China
Union
Great Brritain
Colonies
Victor S. Rice
Chicago
W. D. Haton
New York
Baseball Records of Interest to Fandom Highlight Seasons and Feats
A compilation of major and minor league marks and historic feats across baseball. It lists records for runs in a game, games played, at bats, hits, chances by position, pitching walks, stolen bases, longest games, attendance, unassisted triple plays, consecutive losses and wins, strikeouts, and longest seasons. The entries center on named players and teams from 1878 to 1907.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Garrett
Detroit
Crown
Louisville
Keeler
Baltimore
Schreckengost
Athletics
Donahue
Chicago Americans
Evers
Chicago Nationals
Collins
Boston Nationals
Allen
Philadelphia Nationals
Slagle
Washington
Hutchinson
Rusie
New York
Stovey
Athletice
Boston
Fargo
Grand Forks
Jiggs” Donahue
New York Nationals
Philadelphia Athletics
Columbus
Ohio
Toledo
Paul Hines
Providence
Harry O'Hagan
Rochester
Jersey City
Larry Schlang
Portland
Ore
Pittsburg
Waddell
Lancaster
Atlanta
Shreveport
John M. Ward
Buffalo
Cy Young
Hipston
His Choice Parable Laugh Turns On Marriage Message
A country clergyman asks a boy about favorite Bible parables and the boy blurts a humorous line about a parable where somebody loafs and fishes. The exchange ends with a playful jab about marriage and money.
Music Student Credits Postum With Nerve Relief
A Michigan music student says heavy coffee caused nervousness that hindered practice. After switching to Postum, daily study resumed, nerves stabilized, and performance recovered. The testimonial notes the father as a physician and promotes Postum as a health beverage from Battle Creek.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Paga
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