Direct Hal’s Great Season Ends With Thirteenth Victory
Direct Hal wins his second stake at Memphis, marking his thirteenth win of the year as Ed Geers drives for pacers in the 2:14 class. Geers, barred from the race, notes Direct Hal’s retirement after the final heat, with the colt ending the season with over $20,000 in winnings. Jockey Lyne, a rising star, seen as a future English rider, rises from Hobbie to top turf glory including Wyeth and Savable, while plans and costs for the 1903 America’s Cup defender loom large at Iselin’s disn. The article also outlines a new base umpire device for baseball and the $50,000 St Louis handicap, and notes Sam Fitzpatrick’s push to send American boxers abroad.
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Direct Hal
Direct
Ed Geers
Memphis
Geers
Ieers
Direct Mal
Lyne
Lucien Appleby Lyne
Lucien
United States
John A. Drake
Savable
Drake
Pat Dunne
Lyne Rs
England
Bownd
Stenn
Henrys Lester
Johnny Reiff
St. Louis
The
Fair Association
American Bicyclists Abroad in Strong Form
Word comes from the other side that Harry Mikes and Bddie Bald have met with great success in matches with foreign racers. Fiddie Bald rides in old time form pleasing American fans. The Buffalo Jad of late years has seemed to lose speed but recent straight-heat defeat of Jacquelin, the French flyer, confirms regained form. Jacquelin has been a leading international rider.
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Harry Mikes
Bddie Bald
Fiddie Bald
Lnte
Jacquelin
Dwyer Back On Feet Thanks To EthicS Racing Season
A former top betting figure, once ruined in the wagering ring, has rebuilt his finances through the success of a four year old colt named Ethics. Though the exact sum isn’t stated, it is believed he has netted close to $100,000 from the horse’s victories.
Manga of Tutuila Honored by Roosevelt With Gifts
The high chief Manga of Tutuila island received a greeting and gifts from President Roosevelt in recognition of his role in securing the cession of Tutuila and other Samoan islands to the United States. Manga helped negotiate the first treaty thirty years ago ceding Pago Pago harbor and has long been a friend of the United States.
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Manga
Tutuila Island
Roosevelt
Tutuila
United States
Pago-Pago Harbor
Immense Earnings of Steel Trust Steals Headlines
A statistician claims United States Steel earns more net money for its securities than all U S railroads combined. It reports $140 million in last year’s dividends on $6 billion capital stock, with checks mailed to Shanghai Cape Town Calcutta and other antipodes. Also noted is Prof Finleys plan to form Princeton students into a chamber of deputies modeled on the French legislature to study European parliamentary procedure and party groups.
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Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Shanghai
Cape Own
Calcutta
Antipodes
Princeton
Finley
Sone
Chamber of Deputies
Wil
Death of England's Most Noted Preacher Parker Dies
The Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple London long ill died last week. Born 1830 in Banbury he preached early at 15 and was ordained in 1852. He led London Congregational work from 1860s and authored The People's Bible Paraclete Be Deo Ad Clerum Weaver Stephen and Springdale Abbey.
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Joseph Parker
City Temple
London
England
Dr. Parker
Banbury
Northumberland
Parker
John Campbell
Poultry
Cheapside
Thomas Goodwin
Oliver Cromwell
Magdalen College
Westminster Assembly of Divines
Lancashire Congregational Union
Manchester
London Board
National Congregational Union
People's Bible
Paraclete
Ad Clerum
Weaver Stephen
Springdale Abbey
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Mansion House
Incredible 12 foot shark escapes twice near Brisbane
A massive twelve foot shark hooked near Brisbane on Sept 6 broke the line twice. After a third attempt, the crew hauled the creature aboard, slaughtered it, and ripped open its body from head to tail, leaving observers astonished by its endurance and his interior exposed. The shark then swam away, losing sight near the vessel. this extraordinary survival amazed the crew aboard the ship.
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Brisbane
Australia
Theo
Should the Promise to Obey Remain in Marriage Service
Opinion debate in ministerial circles on removing the word obey from the marriage service. Clergymen argue about binding conscience and mutual obligation, noting laws that cannot be enforced are weak. Some propose equal promises for both partners, and others say better not promise than risk breaking it.
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San Francisco Bulletin
When a Friend is Worth Loving and Shared Joys
A series of maxims on friendship and kindness urges loving friends to express affection before death, share joy and sorrow, join prayers, and support workers. It blends reflections on love, humor, and charity with brief notes on topics like French freight rates, soldiers feet care, and a quip about analyzing love to reveal motive.
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Oliver Iselin
Charles Barr
Nat W Herreshoff
Herreshoffs
Bristol
Iselin
Atlantic
Tom Cooper
Major Taylor
Bald
Frank Kramer
Amerlick
Himmerman
Edward Manley
Chi- Cao
Sam Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Aglanos
Walt
France
Lord Roberts
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