Badger Crew Triumphs Over Syracuse in Mendota Regatta
The Wisconsin varsity eight coached by Edward H Ten Eyck defeated Syracuse in a two mile race by two lengths amid rough water and late light. Syracuse four finished five lengths behind as Wisconsin freshmen beat St Johns Military Academy. A buoy collision disrupted the four oared race but did not change outcomes.
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Chicago man shoots self at wife’s grave in Wisconsin town
The body of J. K. Jamison of Chicago was found at the Catholic cemetery in Genesee Wisconsin after he killed himself beside the grave of his young wife. He visited the grave daily and is thought to have been unbalanced by her death on February 2 last.
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Leaders falter as Brooklyn tops New York in NL
In a National League contest Brooklyn defeats New York while Pittsburgh and Chicago hold steady in standings. The American League features a strong White Sox win over St Louis amid a pitchers' duel in Milwaukee.
Baseball scores from recent games across leagues
Chicago 6 St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 0 Washington 2 New York 4 Boston 1 Detroit 2 Cleveland 1 National League Brooklyn 3 New York 2 Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 9 Chicago 2
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Games Today Across Major Leagues
Detroit at Chicago Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston Cleveland at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York Chicago at Pittsburg St Louis at Cincinnati
Milwaukee and St Paul Playoff Taces Match Result
Milwaukee defeats St Paul 2 to 1 while Columbus beats Toledo 3 to 1. Indianapolis and Louisville, Minneapolis and Kansas City face rain delays with pairings noted. St Paul travels to Milwaukee and Minneapolis to Kansas City.
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The Giver Who Lights Up a Room
A reflective proverb notes that true cheer comes from those with little to give. It suggests generosity arises from empathy rather than abundance and frames joy as a personal trait, not a measure of wealth.
Man With One Story Salary Tries Three Story Front
A man known for a single story salary attempts to construct a three story front. The effort suggests a bold, unconventional project challenging local norms.
Tramp Sailor Absconds With Seattle Boat Voyage
A nameless tramp traveled across the continent in a forty foot power launch owned by Henry Field of Seattle. He boarded the craft on a freight car during its westward journey, used it as a floating home, and fled before reaching the harbor leaving the derelict vessel to sail into Seattle.
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Hobo Mariner
A Lament on Sympathy for Old Bachelors and Spinsters
A brief critique notes that sympathy is wasted on old bachelors and spinsters, arguing such sentiment is misplaced and unneeded in social discourse.
Champs make it three in La Crosse Oshkosh game
Oshkosh visitors fall 6 to 1 as Baillies shuts out La Crosse while Medwtzky drives key hits. Bubser, Cahill, and Quinn pace the champs with solid batting and defensive plays in the June 1 contest.
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Burlington routes to raise train speeds and alter schedules
Beginning June 9, passenger trains on the Burlington between Chicago and Omaha and Chicago and Kansas City and Denver will run much faster. The Denver limited departs Chicago at 9 15 a m instead of 5 p m, cutting 4 hours 45 minutes. The eastbound Denver limited leaves Denver at 12 30 p m instead of 4 35 p m, with a 4 hour 50 minute longer trip. State legislatures in Iowa Nebraska and Illinois passed two cent fare laws seen as backing the railroad changes.
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Marshall County Prepares New Sheriff Residence and City Upgrades
Warren Minnesota June 1 Marshall county gains a new sheriff's residence and jail in Marshall at a cost of 15000 dollars. City water and sewerage are being installed and repairs made to the old courthouse. Many new buildings rise this spring as wooden sidewalks yield to cement. Streets are graded and the city takes on a metropolitan air. Crops are doing well with rains needed for wheat flax and barley to fill the gaps.
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Dope Box Reports Shifts In Baseball Notes
Oshkosh chatter on post season moves and Quinn's possible release as squad trims to twelve. Ed Konetchy hits .500 on the trip, a league best. Wisconsin crew gains notice after beating Syracuse, with Fond du Lac and Madison tying in two 12 to 17 inning games.
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Oshkosh Wins Ripon College Meet By One Point
Oshkosh high school captured the Ripon college interscholastic trophy by one point scoring 32 to 31 over Appleton. Brookes of Depere and Adams of Appleton tied for top individual honors with 13 points each. Simmons of Ripon had 11.
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Mike Schreck Claims Indiana Title After Decoration Day Victory
Mike Schreck the Indiana fighter asserts the championship after defeating Marvin Hart in Tonopah Nevada on Decoration Day. He has battled to secure fights and has shown his skill in the ring. Howdy Cassibone and his Madison men come to the play yard today and hope for pennants, while Tom Letcher leans toward Fond du Lac with a strong team capable of earning a pie check through the season.
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Decoration Day
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Howdy” Cassibone
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Howdy
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Fond du Lac
Thirteen Inning Thriller Sees Little Champs Top Stars
The Little Champs defeated the Stars 7 to 6 after thirteen innings yesterday afternoon. Key players included Champs catcher Fred Tooke pitcher Otto and infielders Meyer Lerry Walter Gardner Louis Arnz, while the Stars were led by catcher Oscar Erickson pitcher Ben Williams first baseman Alfred Heideman second baseman Paul Shiklae and third baseman Kennett Ferrier.
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Noxails to Meet Winona Indians Sunday in Wi nona
The Noxails baseball team from this city will play the Winona Indians in Wi nona Sunday afternoon. It will be their first meeting this season. The Noxails depart on the steamer La Crosse Sunday morning with a number of players and supporters.
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la Crosse
Smith Marriage Rumor Sparks Witty Exchange
Boyce Smith claims to have married the sweetest little woman on earth. Joyce counters by noting she did not know Smith drank. The brief exchange presents a playful, social moment with two named individuals and a light dig about drinking.
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Joyce
Allan Line Steamships Announces New Twin and Triple Screw Liners
Allan & Company lists new Victorian and Virginian triple screw steamers plus Tunisian Corsican and Ionians twin screws serving Liverpool Glasgow London Havre and scheduled S ship passages weekly from Montreal along the St Lawrence River by daylight. Rates begin Saloon $60 and up, second cabin $40 and up, one class cabin steamers from $40 and up.
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