Patchl's Great Race and pacing record at Narragansett Park
A detailed report of a pacing exhibition at Narragansett Park featuring noted pacers. It describes a record time of 1:59 1-4 for the pacing mile, mentions other performances and notable horses and jockeys, and notes attendance and surrounding races at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinloch Park
PO Penta
Nui
Akonitir
Nile
Atlee
Leeesettling
Betsik
Wieteneg
Terran
Injunction Answered in Fragmentary Report from Memphis
A dated dispatch presents an injunction and defense stance amid legal action in August. Defendants deny payment avoidance and argue no improper influence in decisions. The report also mentions a Birmingham game and a long sixteen innings contest with pitchers And and Fron delivering endurance.
Remarkable Close Scores at Turnverein Alleys Practice
A crowded Turnverein Alleys practice match drew keen interest as Mosers led by Weles Sam and Bull man staged a tight affair with two pins separating the teams at the final count. Beeville, Texas beat San Antonio 10 to 1 in August 29 action, extending an eleven game Beeville streak. Magnolia bowling club plans a meeting at Jones resort with a tentative exhibition by the Inrincibies led by Willan Wischendorf and a Magnolia team captain and material contest promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llonstone Vurnyvernie
Mosers
Weles
Sam
Bullman Theaceres
Cape
Mr. Welks
Welks
San Antonio
Renville
Texas
Beevilie
Rumsty
Fenner
Beeville
Maceh
Clemens
Alamo City
Inrincibies
Willan Wischendorf
Jones’ Resort
WS. Abernethy
Magnolia
Fire devastates town and losses mount in Texas disaster
A large fire of incendiary origin destroyed many residences and shop structures in a Texas town. Figures show extensive property damage, including warehouses and homes, with insurance estimates reaching tens of thousands. Firefighters faced scarce water and delayed responses as the blaze raged through Celshire and nearby communities.
SignS in Lampasas Driller Expects to Find Oil
August 25 report from Lampasas area describes a well drilled by J. F. Whitop near Lampasas, eighteen miles west, showing petroleum indications at shallow depth. The text notes a thick shale layer and unusually saline water, with expectations of hydrocarbons from the bore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Whitop
Lampases
Fire destroys barn and contents at Manor estate
Fire at Manor estate destroys a barn and its contents at 2 p.m. Investigators list no injuries. Local responders contained the blaze, with no report of further damage to nearby structures.
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Fesse
Louie
Injunction Bars St Vrain From Playing in Any State
In Lite Rock Arkansas on August 2 the court enjoined Frank from playing or even being associated with St Vrain. The action, ordered by Chancellor Mare, seeks to enforce league integrity and prevent any games with St Vrain while further matters are resolved. The Tennessee injunction mirrors this ruling, prohibiting clubs from refusing to play with St Vrain. Attorneys asked for a ruling to avoid contempt and potential trial. Mose Coleman and others died in Memphis during chancery vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lite Rock
Ark
Mare
Frank Win
Martin Wires
McConnell
Esould
Tenneskey Court
Tennessee
St. Vrain
Mose & Coleman
Monmphia
Dhatsa
Southern League
League
Notable Names Listed in New York Registration
An August listing shows registered individuals and firms in New York including Houston B Campbell William L Bewas and William D Cleveland along with Savoy Mere Mo K Ewing Nor tinpile Pam Renee Marlborough Wain Dr Cole Grand Union Orlando and other entries in Austin Imperial Parie Astor Fort Worth and Texarkans regions. The list references multiple surnames and affiliations such as Imperial Parie Astor and Fort Worth entries amid scattered place names and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Youghs
T Houston
B. Campbell
Willian D. Cleveland
Normandie
H. A. Lirkwin
Savoy
Mere
Mo K. Ewing
Nortinpile
Il Pam
Renee Marlborough
Wain
Cole
Grand Union Orrlando
Mise Me. Anully
Imperial Parie
J. H. Noyes
Astor
Fort Worth
G. Gillimith
M. Bentley
Ford St
Gallagher Medal Shooters Impress at Hope ton Gin Club
At the regular weekly shoot for the al founder medal by the Hope ton Gin Club Thursday afternoon, Mr. C. L. Horton made 23 of 25. Mr. W. F. Cleveland scored 21 and Mr. Otto Sena 11.
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Hopeton Gin Club
Thoraiay
CU. L
Htorlne
Www
F. Cleveland
Mir Otto Sena
Heat Adversities Reported in Texas Towns
August reports from Pearland and Comanche describe extreme heat events. Mr A Janiech collapsed and was helped to town by Mr Hornsberger, while a thermometer in Comanche reached 120 degrees before breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearland
Texas
A. Janiech
Hornsberger
Sokpoto
Convicted of Murder in Comanche County Court
In Marlin Texas Sugenty-Flahe pled guilty to murder in district court on August 20 and received five years in the penitentiary. Allen Al sop was sentenced to three years for wheelings Hoya five years for adopting Carp and is now on trial for shooting at Officer Faster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Oraer
Sant Fe
Irwan
al & O'Rlock
Houston
Unia
Marlin
Texas
Sugenty — Flahe
Comanche
Allen
Wheeling Hoya
Officer
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Piles And Wounds
A reader testimonial from J Gerall of St. On Ark says De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles and skin sores. The ad warns against counterfeit Witch Hazel and promotes the genuine product as a permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
J. .Gerall
Ark
Journey Without a Bottle of Chapberlain's Remedy
Do not delay journey without Chapberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is certain to be needed and cannot be procured if aboard ship. Pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by all druggists.
Lampanah Worksite Dialogue Surfaces in Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR text suggests an Inner dialogue about a shaft, sandstone work, and a figure named Mr Fulterain linked to a workplace at Lampanah. The readable fragments mention testing the shaft, underlayers, and a request to stir on for his place, with a 20 feet reference to work depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebina
Erie
Anderneath
Lampanah
Fulterain
River crisis hits New Orleans fuel supply
Dispatch from New Orleans reports factories and ports along the Mississippi River facing fuel shortages as Beaumont and Jennings struggle to secure supplies. Industry leaders warn the situation may worsen as some plants suspend operations or reduce output to cope with limited coal and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Apleans
New Orleans
Hatep Rouge
Che
Mianiedyrot
Beaumont
Jennings
Oil Exchange Reports Mixed Galveston Trading
In Katventon Texas the Galveston oil exchange shows mixed activity with several brokers listing trades. Coyrnental National moves 1800 shares at a premium, Confederated Cos at higher levels, and Higgins and Melliottan among others reporting smaller lots as the market wavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katventon
Texas
Animist
Galveston Oil Exchange
Coyrnental National
Peaumnnes
Tiecaer
Oil shipments move through canal amid varied cargoes
Shipments from Port Arthur Texan include the Stophard ON tanker Maverick arriving for an oil load. Barge No. 69 cleared for New York with 1,070,402 gallons of etrolegm. The Cite of Everett rests at Babine and heads to New York with 1,200,004 gallons of cen te petroleum supplied by the Guifey company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Port Acthol
Texan
Stophard
Maverick
Standard
May York
Everett
Babine
New York
Guifey Company
President Hicewvelt’s hunt leads to forest trek in Heron
President Hicewvelt was entertained with a hunting outing in the Carhin preserve atop Heron mountain. Instead of a formal commerce address, he joined meeting committees and the invitee for a woodland plan before dusk in the forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neveport
SN. AL
Hicewvelt
Lost horse notice from Lockhart Texas sheriff department
A notice from Lockhart Texas in August seeks information on a branded horse missing since the night of Aug 1. The animal is described as bay with a T brand and a bar over the left ear, last seen near the wire fence in Calimell county. A reward is offered for recovery with contact to J. J. Bandera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
J. J. Bandera
Calimell County
Smith County Votes Prohibition Prevails in Dry County
Tyler Texas August S Official reports Smith County approves prohibition by a wide majority amid orderly election. City turnout includes a 24 vote margin for the prohibition rate with arrests for illegal voting at the polls. Officials warn sellers must pay the tax if whisky sales occur under legal option counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Smith County
Ilegal Vet Lng
Olapone
Filat
Peculiar Order Demands Local Tax on Whinky Sellers
Austin official issues instruction to county tax collectors in local option areas. Agents warn that revenues from Internet sales tied to intoxicating tonics are taxable and must be declared. The missive lists individuals who have obtained internal revenue for selling tubtoxicating products within counties and threatens penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Cunningham
Fot
Debaters clash in Ellis County political contest
In Midlothian Texas a heated debate drew a large audience as Col Hodges of Parle and Col M A Templeton of Waxahachie argued against annexation while Hediten defended the opposing view and the session became highly charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County
Midlothian
Texas
Take Hodges
Parle
M. A. Tewpleton
Waxahackte
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Jones To
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Oil Field Committee
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Gyfey Petroleum Company
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WFP
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Palestine
Én Fico
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Lampasas
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Schloss
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Manhattan
Ford
Mourton
Frank
Gallagher Medal
Miesissino
Galveston
Sheriffs’ Department
State Revenue Agent
Ralley Wa State
Ilios
Thle
James Bute
Houston, Texas
C. L
Theo
Bering
Main Street
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