Phillies Take Lead as Washington Loss Narrows Race
Philadelphia defeated Washington 3 to 2 to take the American League lead as Chicago rested. The Senators were outbat ted but fought hard. Batteries Kitson Blanken for Washington and Plank Schreck for Philadelphia.
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Washington
D. C
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Chicago
Senators
R. H. E. Washington
Kitson and Blanken
Plank
Schreck
Cleveland
St. Louis
Golf Cup Contests Begin At Schaghticoke Club
Two summer cup contests at Schaghticoke Country Club draw interest as J. M. Hixon of La Crosse and Mr. Brittingham of Madison sponsor another cup, guaranteeing a forthcoming match with Madison.
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J. M. Hixon
la Crosse
Madison
Schaghticoke Country Club
Mr. Brittingham
Portage Militia Team Wins State Basketball Honors
Portage militia basketball team of Co. F. Third regiment W N G claims state championship. They played 26 games beating Evanston Crescents New York Denver Nebraska Port Washington Maroons West Side and Chicago Meteors among others, with only six losses. Captain Guy F Coodell has managed the squad for three years and the lineup features Ebert Mahon Janda Schneider Heinicke Mueller. Games were at the state’s finest Co Farmory court.
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Co. F. Third Regiment
Evanston Crescents
New York
Denver
Nebraska University
Port Washington Maroons
West Side
Central Y. M. C. A
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Madison
la Crosse
Chicago Meteors
Cubs Win Again as Reds Fall Slow
In Cincinnati Chicago beat Cincinnati 4 to 3 in a loosely played game. Leary and McLean paired for Cincinnati with Moran. Chicago overcame early deficits to win. In Philadelphia Corridon pitched to a ninth inning hit decisões guiding Philadelphia to a 3 to 2 win over Brooklyn with Jacklitsch and Ritter behind.
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Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
R.H. E
Leary
McLean
Moran
Corridon
Brewers Defeat Louisville in Low-Scoring Shutout
Doyle's Brewers outhit and outfielded Louisville as they won 5 to 0 in Milwaukee. Other results include Minneapolis 3 Columbus 2 and Indianapolis 3 St. Paul 2. Western League games saw Omaha 9 Pueblo 8 in fifteen innings and Denver 2 Lincoln 9 with Des Moines-Sioux City postponed.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Squires to Meet Winner in Los Angeles Boxing Match
Australian heavyweight champion Squires agrees to fight the Burns or O Brien winner in Los Angeles next month. spokesman Billy Roche of the Colma club says the bout will take place Decoration Day after noon. Squires now aims for a 30 day training period, noting coast climate agrees with him and his disciplined routine.
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O'Brien
Los Angeles
Bill Squiers
Burns-O'Brien
Billy Roche
Colma Club
Squires
We All Need Things We Can Plug Along Without
A concise reflection on minimal needs and the idea of getting by with essentials. It frames reliance on simple, usable items that provide utility without demanding attention or complexity.
Slaughter at League Park as Champs rout Canadians
In a brutal afternoon, the Champs defeated the Canadians 16 to 3 at League Park. Hastings and Jones pitched strongly after a rough first inning, while Lethbridge hitters led by Konetchy and Kenetchy supplied the bulk of the offense. Umpire Hunt oversaw a long, close game as Winnipeg, Lethbridge, and local clubs prepare for upcoming dates.
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Hastings
Jones
Little Jones
Jonesy
Grogan
Lindley
Mumzie
Moore
Fogarty
Killian
Konetchy
Hunt
Kenetchy
Lethbridge
Seifert
Bond
Medwizky
Pye
Winnipeg
Morrison
Burlington Road Withdraws From Chicago Car Service Group
Burlington announced withdrawal from the Chicago Car Service Association citing legal opposition to such bodies under the new law. It will continue to assess and collect car service charges via its own bureau and include them in tariffs filed at Washington as part of freight rates. The move alarms other railways and challenges a system aimed at deterring shipper detentions of freight cars.
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Burlington Road
Chicago Car Service Association
Burlington
Washington
Chicago Association
G. W. Sanford
United States
Legal Department of the
The
American Railway Association
Abuses of Wall Street described by Gail in Detroit talk
William Edgar Gail, an explorer and lecturer, told a Detroit church that barbarian cannibalism compares to Wall Street. He argued traders are free to participate and must face the risks and rewards of the market. He urged accountability for those who engage in trading.
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Wall Street
Boston Herald
William Edgar Gail
Detroit
Grief Over Bald Spot Grows With Hat Rim Display
A man initially treats hair loss as the worst issue but soon realizes its impact increases as the bald area becomes visible under the back rim of his hat, revealing the mounting concern.
Opening Day Ceremonies Loom at League Park
One player released by manager Hawley as team trims expenses ahead of opening day. O Hearn hit in neck with pitch, forms thinning, Anderson arrives in city and could boost outfield. Morrison of Lethbridge challenges Hawley to rematch, game set for opening day events at League Park next Thursday May 9.
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O’hern
O'Hern
Anderson
League Park
Jack Morrison
Lethbridge
Mand@ger Hawley
La Crosse veterans back Charles King for national commander
La Crosse military units and the Spanish American War Veterans plan a campaign to elect General Charles King as commander in chief. The push began at Fond du Lac during the militia departure celebration and has since gained support from leaders in Milwaukee and the west. J. G. Armstrong aims for Wisconsin department commander at Manitowoc, while veterans push state legislation on 1898 service rights and flag desecration opposition.
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Island
Charles King
National Organization of the
Fond du Lac
G. A .Harper
J. G. Armstrong
W. A. Aschman
Hugh J. McGrath
Milwaukee
Mr. Harper
General King
West
Northwest
King
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Soldier Boys
Armstrong
Aschmann
Harper
Boreham
Judging by a Sure Sign
A witty exchange in the Philadelphia Press features Wise defending wealth while Mrs Wise critiques appearances. She quips she judges him by his wife's clothes, highlighting social satire on wealth and judgment.
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Philadelphia Press
Advice to defend against a big robber
A humorous Pick-Me-Up line imagines a professor advising a cautious person to shout for help and flee when faced with a large, rough attacker. The quip relies on quaint phrasing and a playful tone to joke about safety tactics.
Unreasonable critics spark self-promo reflex in debate
A commentator notes that resisting the urge to boast proves hard with some audiences. The remark highlights how personal feelings affect reception of self-promotion and persuasion efforts.
The Average Girl’s Reckless Dissipation Invented
A quote notes that an average girl’s idea of reckless dissipation is a soda fountain beverage costing more than a dime.
Peruna Endorsed By Patients With Catarrh Relief
A flood of testimonials from readers praises Dr Hartman Peruna for chronic catarrh and systemic cases. Mrs Rogers of LeMoore Cal says fifteen bottles cured her fifteen years of catarrh. Mrs Trunk of Peoria Ill reports rheumatism relief after Peruna use. Mr Metters of Murdock Neb notes systemic catarrh improvement and digestion. Others tout improved health and renewed energy after starting Peruna.
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A. Rogers
LeMoore
Cal
Caroline Trunk
Jefferson Ave
Peoria
Robert Metters
Murdock, Cass Co
Neb
Box 45
The Usual Size of Him
A fragment notes a dialogue about a medical term hypochondriac and asks for its meaning. The lines show a casual exchange between a child and an adult, mentioning health topics in a conversational tone.
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Papa
Ex-Champion Sullivan to marry after long water wagon spell
Milwaukee May 1 ex champion John L Sullivan pugilist actor lecturer and monologist plans marriage after 116 weeks on the water wagon. He says a divorce from Annie Bates will be followed by articles with a wealthy New York woman who will share her fortune with him. He jokes he is finished with fights and wedding bells.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John L. Sullivan
Annie Bates
Providence
John
New York
Sullivan
James F. Mack
John L
Frank Hall
Prince of Wales
Edward
Gabriel
Bub
Conversation on eyes and panes in them
Nell complains of eye pain while Belle quips that eyes are the windows of the soul and have panes. The exchange blends humor with a playful pun about eyesight.
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Nell
Belle
Wonderful Eczema Cure Proves Dramatic Turnaround
N A Adams of Henrietta Pa credits Electric Bitters with curing his son after five years of eczema and failing treatments by doctors. He states improvement began after one bottle and complete cure after several bottles. Sold as the best blood medicine and bodybuilding tonic, 50 cents at O T Erhart drug store.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
O. T. Erhart
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