Six day bicycle races draw huge crowds at Madison Square Garden
A New York six day bicycle race drew record crowds with more than $30,000 shared among riders. Prizes totaled $4,450, while promoters’ costs exceeded $40,000. Riders like Bobby Walthour and Halstead battled to stay in, earning bonuses and guarantees for each day. Other top names received substantial pay including Goullet and Jackie Clarke. Automobile shows follow in January with New York and Chicago events planned.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Kansas City
Chicago
San Francisco
Juuitner
Bobby Walthour
Halstead
Egg
Verri
Italy
Fogler
Moran
McNamara
Iddie Root
New York City
New
Grand Central Palace
Thrifty Hotel Guests and the Souvenir Craze
A Leslie's article notes travelers steal hotel and historic site items, from knives and napkins to pillows, towels, and linen. Some theft is unconscious, leading to a linen exchange and international return of mislaid foreign linen.
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New York
Linen Exchange
Leslie's
Comedy in Battle and Spy Tale from Zulu War
A humor filled Zulu War episode shows a warrior firing a stored firearm and being laughed at before Marines execute a fatal volley. Also recounted is a tale of Louis XVII and Fouche revealing a loyal spy, the Comte de Blacas, who earned two hundred thousand francs a year.
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South Africa
Washington Star
Louis XVII
France
Fouche
Napoleon
Comte de Blacas
Lewis
The Sickroom Door Quiet Closing Trick
A home remedy instructs closing a door silently by tying a handkerchief to the knobs on each side so the folds cushion the door as it shuts. The method aims to reduce noise for disturbingly ill patients.
City Student Questions Cow Milking Timing After Lecture
A city girl taking a single course at an agricultural college asked how long it takes for a cow to yield milk after being milked, blushing as she inquired about the timing. The remark was made during a lecture on increasing milk flow and prompted light judgely commentary.
Policeman's Conscience Thwarts Porch Climber Vine
A Baltimore American humor item notes a policeman's strictness leads him to arrest the growth of a vine on a house porch, humorously suggesting the officer's overzealous habit. The gag plays on the notion of professional habits spilling into neighborhood maintenance.
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Baltimore
Reasonable Enough in Washington Herald Cartoon Exchange
A Washington Herald cartoon dialogue questions objections to a farm as one character notes sunken land caused by heavy weights implied by the other. The exchange mocks land issues and uses satirical phrasing. The caption suggests social commentary on farming and settlement.
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Washington Herald
Things Seen and Heard at Old First Church and City Notices
Old First Church with 100 contributors raises part of 1500 for a pipe organ and aims to raise 200 for an electric motor. Baptist plans include a Broadway location between Norwood and the railroad, with Thanksgiving target. The Star of the Sea Academy seeks to acquire the Rebillard homestead to expand Chelsea avenue facilities. European war inspires daily flag displays as residents debate signs and symbolism. The Man About Town.
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Old First Church
Andrew Carnegie
Santa Claus
Charles Fr. McKay
Broadway
McKay
Norwood Avenue
Star of the Sea Academy
Chelsea Avenue
Academy
Aes
Breach of promise cited as original firet widow claim
The Lewiston Tribune notes the breach of promise claim as the original wrong to the injured party, while the Kahos Statesman argues the defendant faced the “original package” misapplied in the case. The editorial reflects on fault and responsibility in early mislaw interpretations.
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Lewiston Tribune
Kaho Statesman
Y M H Benefit Tonight At Grand Theatre
Y M H A annual benefit performance is held at Grand Theatre tonight with eight all star acts and seven reels of feature pictures. Cabaret acts from Imperial Wilson's and Greene's with Mrs Gladys Phelan sisters Grace Joline and Florence Attison and Mr Allger of Sea Bright perform plus sleight of hand by Jerome Davis VanBrakle in That Talkative Trickster.
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Grand Theatre
Imperial Wilson's
Greene's
Gladys Phelan
Sisses Grace Joline
Florence Attison
Mr. Allger
Sea Bright
Jerome Davis VanBrakle
To Do My Christmas Shopping Early
A voice notes plans to start Christmas shopping early amid a mother’s admonition that waiting will spoil holiday joy. The speaker argues against additional pressure and suggests stores offer better, prettier gifts if shopping is begun sooner.
Chattle Chip Notes From Thanksgiving Week at Chattle
Everett Covert of Chattle spends Thanksgiving in Virginia. Chattle alumni Carlton Clark T Kingsland Berrien and Barry visit from Wesleyan and U of FP. Bulletin boards moved. Time test on writing America held. Chattle to host Asbury Park Dec Ath. Student jokes and adages mingle with school life notes.
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Everett Covert
Chattle
Virginia
Carlton Clark
Peddie Institute
T. Frazer Kingsland
T. Stanley Berrien
U. of FP
F. Leroy Barry
Wesleyan
America
Koenig and Sons
Asbury Park
Sheldon
Oakwood Vield Club to meet Mystics of Belmar
An anticipated basketball clash unfolds next Thursday at the Opera House court between Oakwood Vield Club and the Mystics of Belmar. Both teams are in form and known for clean play, promising a fine exhibition. Oakwood Juniors also face Mystics Juniors in the prelim. Manager Woolley is drilling his squad hard after a lackluster Thursday practice.
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Oakwood Vield Club
Mystics of
Belmar
Opera House
Oakwood
Mystics
Woolley
Oakwood Field Members Meet Tonight at Morris HQ
Oakwood Field members are urged to attend the regular session at Morris building headquarters tonight at 7 30. The meeting follows a Tuesday shift and new venue, with important business on the agenda and expected large attendance. Basketball workouts are planned for Wednesday night at the intermedial school gym with first and second teams practicing. manager Wadsley aims to improve the squad to better face the Mystics. The Rothschild wealth note remains speculative, with estimates suggesting at least 1 4 billion dollars.
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Chattle
Asbury
Asbury Park High School
Asbury Park Y. M. C. A
Charile
Hines
Caulkins
Beebe
Oakwoods
Oakwood Field
Morris Building
Wadsley
Mystics
Cause of Paint Dust Sparks Safer Sanding Method
The text notes that rubbing old or new paint with dry sand paper creates dust, a major danger for painters. It suggests using cheap mineral oil to wet the sand paper to catch the dust and reduce risk.
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Atchison Globe
Mamma
Europe
Ford
Seattle Intelligencer
Atlanta Constitution
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Rothschilds
H. Willard Wiseman
W. C. Wiseman
Emory Street
N. J
Phil Seamon
Cookman Avenue
Stricklin's
LaMaistre Lace and Embroidery Co
Eat Cor
Cookman Ave
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Asbuty Park
Sulit
Monmouth County
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