Marathon Race Feature of Program at Stadium
London July 24 The Marathon race the Olympic endurance test was the program feature at the Stadium. Royal interest centered as King Edward opened Windsor Castle park gates for entrants and spectators. America led early as Shaw and Smithson won the 110 meter hurdles semi finals with Smithson tying the Olympic record in heat two. American entrants included Bellah Cooke Gilbert Jacobs in pole vault and Cartmell Huff Tay lor Sheppard in the 1 600 meter relay with substitutes Hamilton Whitman Merriam Halstead. Early results: hurdles semi finals Shaw and Smithson. 1 600 meter relay first heat Hungary beat Sweden. Gilbert won pole vault. New pianos $165 and up at Wulschner's.
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London
Edward
Windsor Castle Park
Shepherd’s Bush
America
Shaw
Smithson
Notre Dame University
S. H. Bellah
Stanford University
E. T. Cooke
Cornell University
Forest C. Smithson
Multnomah Athletic Club
J. C. Garrell
Chicago Athletic Club
A. B. Shaw
Dartmouth University
L. V. Howe
Yale
W. M. Rand
Harvard University
N. C. Cartmell
University of Pennsylvania
H. J. Huff
Chicago Athletic Association
J. B. Taylor
Melvin W. Sheppard
Irish-American Athletic Club
W. F
Sweden
Gilbert
Statement of the American Bending Co. Baltimore assets and liabilities
A copy of the condition report for American Bending Company of Baltimore dated December 31 1907 shows capital of 500000 paid in 600000 assets include cash 126321 30 real estate 6007 36 bonds 8000 00 and other securities totaling 142 characters truncated for brevity. Liabilities total 724000 70 with losses in suspense and other claims. State auditor J C Billheimer certifies accuracy March 5 1908.
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American ‘Bending Company of
Baltimore
Equitable Building
Calvert and Foyette Sts
George Cator
Wm. E. P. Duvall
Eare
U. S
Ieee Eer
Cse
Renee Nenees
State of
Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
J. C. Billheime
J. C. Billheimer
Auditor of State
Concordia Fire Insurance Company Statement 1907
Auditor of State presents the Concordia Fire Insurance Company financial statement dated December 1 1907 filed in Milwaukee. It lists capital 300000 and paid up capital 300000 with assets totaling 1445810 95 including real estate loans and premiums receivable. Liabilities total 955201 36 with various losses accounts and outstanding risks noted and a final seal by J C Billheimer.
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Concordia Fire Insurance Company
Corner Wells
Water Sts
Germania Building
Milwaukee
Wis
Geo, Brumder
Frank Damhoehler
No Minor League Ball Player Worth $10 000
A historical column argues no minor league ball player is worth ten thousand dollars as Marquard’s 11000 price triggers bids. It notes Bush of Indianapolis may command 10000, while Barbeau and Cranston are contrasted. Connie Mack’s buys are cited, but the piece maintains no minor leaguer deserves 10000.
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Marquard
Bush
Vaudeville
Comedienne
St. Louis
Sporting World
Robison
St. Louis Nationals
Indianapolis
Barbeau
A. A
Pittsburg
Dreyfus
Connie Mack
Mack
Connie
Cranston
Memphis
Olympic program schedule tomorrow in order of events
Tomorrow's program lists morning athletics events including polo jump sections and 110 meter hurdles heats followed by afternoon swimming team race heats and finals, 110 hurdles heats, high diving finals, relay heats, swimming team race finals, marathon finish, and pole jump.
Bids invited for Pfaff’s Branch culvert approaches in Marion County
Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 10:00 A M August 6 1908 for constructing approaches to a culvert over Pfaff's Branch at West Newton Decatur Township. Plans in Auditor's office. Bid must include bond and affidavit required by law. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Witnessed July 11 1908 by Commissioners McGregor Mendenhall Roberts and Auditor Sahm.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Pfaff
West Newton
Decatur Township
the Auditor
Frisco Promoters Target Gans Nelson Fight Plan
Frisco promoters push for a 45 round Gans versus Nelson title bout on Admission day September 9. Willys Britt arrives to back a large purse and a Nelson return fight seen as less risky. Selig scans Gans improved form, while Packey McFarland and Freddie Welsh drop from contention.
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San Francisco
Ely
Nev
Willys Britt
Britt
Nelson
Gans
Selig
Lake County
Mountain Air
Packey McFarland
Brock
Freddie Welsh
Burke Weighs In For His 60 With Papke
New York July 24 Sailor Burke weighed in with manager Billy Madden and guardian angel Joe Mulvihill to dispel weight rumors for the Papke bout next Monday night The scales held at 157 pounds despite adjustments with Madden asserting the figure and Burke boasting the bout will see him under weight The fighter trains at the Pelican club Brooklyn with five or six sparring partners daily.
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Tad
New York
Sailor Burke
Billy Madden
Joe Mulvihill
Guardian Angel
Old Pelican Club
Brooklyn
Indiana State Fair announces class races schedule
Secretary Charles Downing has prepared the program of class races for the Indiana state fair to be held in Indianapolis September 7 to 11. Entries close August 27 to accommodate the many stables entering the stakes events.
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Charies Downing
Indianapolis
Phillies Giants Defeat A B Cs 7 to 2 at Northwestern Park
Pitcher Haymon of the Philadelphia Giants dominated the A B Cs at Northwestern park as the visitors won 7 to 2. Haymon held the rivals scoreless in several innings while the Giants built a decisive lead with timely hits and solid defense.
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Haymon
Philadelphia Giants
Northwestern Park
Races Postponed in Fort Wayne Track Delays
Fort Wayne races halted by heavy track conditions with postponement carried over to today. Officials postponed events after rain and surface sogginess. local riders and spectators await new schedule updates and revised start times.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Carrites Fall Hard in Doubleheader with Millers
Special to the Indianapolis Sun. The Hoosers struggle in first place as the Millers claim two decisive wins in Thursday's doubleheader at Washington Park. Cantillon leads a sweep, Siever nails a 6 5 opener after five runs late, and Patterson dominates the 9 0 nightcap with strong Hig curves. St Paul visits for two games next.
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Indianapolis
Williams
L Hopke
Livingston
Siever
P Hopke
Marquard
Briggs
Druhot
A.B. R
Minneapolis Seers
Avier
Minneapolis
AB. R. H
Welday
Oyler
O'Neill
Quillen
Smith
Beeen
Ny ‘O'Brien
Sedeeee Block
Sane O'Brien
O ‘Buelow
Wees Q
Clarke
Decanenee
Block
Oberlin
Beeenee
Patterson
Biersdorfer
Athe
Fiene
Steeew Ewenees
Minneapolis Gts
Dru- Indianapolis
Minneapolis Gerser
Biersa Druhot
O' Neill
Dorfer
O'Brien
Marquerd
Hooke
Lindsay
Bush
Owens
Willams
Davidson
O'Neil
Hayden
Willliams
Millers
St. Paul
Washington Park
Hoosiers
Cantillon
Hig
Today's Games Brought Several Matchups Across Leagues
In the American Association Minneapolis visits Indianapolis and Kansas City goes to Toledo while Milwaukee plays Columbus and St Paul faces Louisville. The National League features Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at New York Chicago at Brooklyn and St Louis at Philadelphia. In the American League Detroit meets Cleveland. Central League games include Grand Rapids at Fort Wayne with South Bend at Dayton and Wheeling at Terre Haute. Zanesville travels to Evansville.
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American Association
Petndianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Chicago Ae
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Central League
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Dayton
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Zanesville
Evansville
Thorp's Selections at Brighton Head
Thorp's selections for six races at Brighton Head list horses in each race. First race includes Saracensca Astor D'Or Easton. second features Black Oak Ara see Great Pirate. third Newcastle entry Fashion Pirate Torbellino. fourth Far West Zie napp Nealon. fifth O U Kid Dr Pillow Monologue. sixth Obert Monocle Great Pirate.
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Saracensca
Astor D'Or
Easton
Arasee
Newcastle
Fashion Pirate
Torbellino
Far West
Zienapp
Nealon
O U.kid
Dr. Pillow
Monologue
Obert
Monocle
Haggin at Elmendorf in Lexington to inspect yearlings
James H. Haggin, owner of Elmendorf Farm, arrives in Lexington to inspect his thoroughbreds and decide on disposing of 15 cent yearlings and several mares at the renowned Elmendorf operation.
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Lexington
James H. Haggin
Elmendorf Farm
Croker's Filly Wins at Curragh Trish Oaks Race
Richard Croker's filly Queen of Peace captured the Trish Oaks at Curragh yesterday beating the favorite Americus Girl ridden by A H Leciie.
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Curragh
Richard Croker
A. H. Leciie
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University of Chicago
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American Bending Co
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John M. Mendenhall
WM. H. Roberts
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Burke
Papke
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