Major’s Streak Remains as Shideler’s Pace Fades
A large crowd gathered as Major the gray pacer led by Shideler did not race on Friday prompting claims his unbeaten record endures. Tecnoclast appeared on track as a record breaker amid heated gatework while jockeys Mitchell Ghickentanz and Baker guided horses through heats in the 3:00 and 2:20 classes.
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Baseball leagues eye star players amid tampering rumors
Report says new league negotiates with National League stars offering high salaries. Dreyfus accuses Louisville players of tampering. Loftus could fit well in Cleveland as St Paul and Grand Rapids fall behind Chicago and Cleveland. Wagner linked to Jack Taylor and Selbach. Nick Young notes NL HQ stays in Washington.
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Grand Rapids
Chicago
Indianapolis
Nicol
Hogriever
Wagner
Jack Taylor
Selbach
Cincinnati
Nick Young
National League
Washington
Sporting Potpourri and Weekend College Football Slate
Saturday’s Indiana college schedule features Purdue versus Oberlin Earlham versus Wittenberg IA versus Champaign and Notre Dame against Lake Forest. In boxing Joe Kennedy vs Frank Childs drew in Chicago Friday night after six rounds. Kid McPartland defeated Owen Ziegler in New York after 20 rounds. William Crosby beat Rota Heikey at inanimate target shooting. George Dixon showed decline fighting Tim Callahan in Philadelphia. English boxers in New York trains for fights with Dixon Berstein and Forbes. London trainers Thorne Palmer Dobbs Craig and Jordan faced mixed outcomes here. W R Jones of Springfield drove a pony 13 miles in 2344 minutes. Lexington meet ends Saturday Valparaiso won the $2500 West stakes Friday.
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Frank Childs
Chicago
Kid McPartland
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New York
William Crosby
Batavia
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Rota
Heikey
Dayton
George Dixon
Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
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Dave Wallace
Harry Ware
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Berstein
Forbes
Thorne
Palmer
Dobbs
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Jordan
Marion county bowling league opens with close games
The Marion county league opened Friday night on the Marion club alleys with six teams in five man format. The Nonpareils swept the first two games against the Apollos while the Oneidas beat Stone Palace in all their matches. The Orientals swept Centrals on Oneida alleys, and the Lawtons swept U S teams in the Independent league finale on the Washington alleys.
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Oneida
Stone Palace
Brown
Oneidas
Orientals
Centrals
Lawtons
U. S
Washington
Three Big Conventions Eye Indianapolis Bids
Indianapolis bids for next year attract the American Public Health Association meeting in Minneapolis this year, the American Gas Light Association in New York this year, and the W T U in Seattle this year. An effort to host the Laundrymen's National Association failed as it prefers the east but promises to visit Indianapolis in two years.
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American Public Health Association
Minneapolis
American Gas Light Association
New York
Seattle
Laundrymen’s National Association
East
Boy awarded 21000 for loss of legs in street accident
In Chicago on October 14 a jury awarded Harry Schwartz twenty one thousand dollars after he lost both legs below the knees two years earlier when struck by an electric car. The warning bell allegedly failed to sound.
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Chicago
Harry Schwartz
Woman's league visits Schley for home fund donations
A committee from the Woman's national industrial league met Rear-admiral Schley to urge subscriptions for a home. Schley thanked them and left the matter with the group as donations accumulate.
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Washington
Woman's National Industrial League
Schley
Four Killed in Explosion Near Britton
An explosion from a threshing engine near Britton North Dakota on Friday killed Geo. B. Gullickson C. A. Ahl Storm and two Negroes. The blast occurred instantly and authorities report the deaths.
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Geo. B. Gullickson
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Dance at church pastored by M. E. Church, South leader
An event note from December 10, 1997 lists a dance led by Reverend M. E. of a South church. The fragment mentions a pastor and a Baptist or Episcopal style reference, with minimal other details.
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Deéamier
Ss. A‘dance
M. E. Church
South, Pt
Schley in Democratic Talks for 1909 Campaign
The Chicago Chronicle reports Democratic leaders meeting in St Louis are likely to discuss making Rear Admiral Schley a central figure in the 1909 campaign. They may propose him for first or second place on the ticket or as navy secretary if he is not a leader.
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the Chronicle
Democratic
Schley
St. Louis
Navy
You Can Withdraw Full Deposit and Interest Without Deductions
The notice states that you may withdraw the entire deposit plus interest in full, with no deductions whatsoever. It emphasizes no fees or penalties apply to the withdrawal request.
Pure Food Rules Adopted By State Board Of Health
The State board of health Friday adopted pure food ordinances outlining minimum standards and specific alterations for foods and drugs. Some rules take effect soon likely December 1, with certain items like catsups and canned meats due October 1 1990 and baking powder January 1 1900. Rules require publication in two weekly newspapers in each county and cover many items from milk to wine.
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State Board of Health
Restraining Order Keeps Gas On at Blacherne
Gen. Lew Wallace owner of the Blacherne obtains a temporary restraining order preventing Indianapolis Gas Co from turning off gas in the buildings heating plant. The residence shelters 52 families or 137 people. Judge Carter set Oct 20 to hear the case. Manager Pearson says only the steam heating plant would be affected, not grates and stoves.
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Lew ‘Wallace
Indianapolis Gas Company
Carter
Pearson
Bitter feud claim out of Winston county aftermath
In Singleton, Winston county, a feud continues as Forest Johnston, brother of Paul Johnston the first victim, was killed by an ambush. Three buckshot loads felled him. Davis Johnston remains the sole survivor, and no arrests have been made.
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Winston County
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Paul Johnston
Davis Johnston
Coal famine in Chicago prompts urgent supply concerns
Oct. 14 Chicago miners and coal wholesalers warned of a critical bituminous shortage. Dealers report local merchants cannot meet even focal demand due to car shortages and Illinois mining troubles. Hathaway reassigned to Washington for several weeks while Homer Selby wed Miss Flevie Bogers in Chicago.
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Miners and Wholesalers Coal Association of
Illinois
Homer Selby
Miss
Flevie Mairance Bogers
Ofth
Steve O'Donnell
Whisky and tin under scrutiny at federal inquiry
Washington Oct 14 the industrial commission will resume the trust inquiry after the examination of M E Ingalls of Cincinnati next Monday on transportation One of the most important witnesses will be Mr Rice head of the whisky combination The tin plate combine will also be investigated by the commission
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Washington
Wicked Sultan Drowns Harem Members in Bosphorus
Report from Bucharest dated October 14 states the sultan had several harem ladies drowned in the Bosphorus for dealings with the Young Turk party. The claim highlights political intrigue surrounding the empire's court.
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Bucharest
Bosphorus
Young Turk Party
Miss Young Boldly Carries Rifle Through Town
A fragmented report notes Miss Mabel Young accompanying a rifle and heading to a location on a Wednesday night. An incident is implied as a man grabbed at her, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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Mabel Young
A& Man
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