Boston Wins Twinbill in Eleven Inning Opener
Boston defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 in eleven innings as timely late batting and strong fielding carried the first game. Steinfeldt and Corcoran had two base hits, Barry and Stahl homered, with Dineen and Phillips on the mound and Swartwood umpiring.
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National League Results From Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis
Boston won 4 to 1 in the first game at Cincinnati and 4 to 3 in the second. St Louis defeated New York 3 to 0 at St Louis. Chicago beat Brooklyn 8 to 0 at Chicago. Pittsburgh toppled Philadelphia 7 to 3 at Pittsburgh.
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Toronto and Montreal doubleheader results recap
In Toronto the first game ended 4 1 with Toronto defeating Springfield while the second game saw Springfield win 18 to 5. Indianapolis hosted Buffalo where Indianapolis led 6 5. Minneapolis and Milwaukee games were postponed due to wet grounds. Montreal hosted Providence with 8 8 in the first game and Providence won 8 1 in the second. Rochester hosted Hartford in the Rochester game.
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Cyclists may revolt if Jimmy Michael is ruled off
Boston Aug 6 as a Rhode Island and Connecticut race fiasco involving Jimmy Michael and his manager sparks talk of a cycling revolt against the NCA. Punishing riders who break agreements is seen as likely to precipitate trouble.
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Titus Beats Colgan in Five Mile Pursuit Race
In Trenton New Jersey on August 6 Fred Titus defeated Jack Colgan in a five mile pursuit race at the Trenton Driving Park. Colgan fell and was injured in a third and dropped out. Time 12 42 5.
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Leonard defeats O'Brien in 18th round boxing bout
Buffalo report says the scheduled four round charity match at Olympic A C between Joe Leonard and Bonte O'Brien ended early when Leonard won in the 18th round. Both fighters hailed from Buffalo and the bout concluded with Leonard securing the victory.
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Olympic A. C
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Bonte" O'Brien
Seawanhaka Cup Won by Red Coat Yacht
Montreal August 6 Canadian yacht Red Coat won the Seawanhaka International Series from Minnesota after a calm start at 3 p m. Red Coat led after the windward trials and finished at 6 48 38 well within the four hour limit by 11 22. Minnesota followed two minutes 68 seconds later amid Saratoga racing notes.
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Saratoga
Race finish reported with close margins at front
The winner surged to the front and hung on by two lengths from Killamshandra, who was a like distance ahead of Motley. The mile and a sixteenth time was listed as 49% for Ivas, noting a tight finish and quick pace.
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Syracuse Franchise Sold to Frank J Leonard in Syracuse
The Syracuse baseball franchise and team were transferred tonight to Frank J Leonard who has allied with several partners in Syracuse and beyond. The old company will settle its debts in full.
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Bold Thief Robs Elderly Woman At Fall River Bank
Mrs. Elmira Bronson, 70, withdrew 435 in large bills from the Fall River Five Cent Savings Bank around nine. She carried the money in a cloth handbag. A man cut the leather handles on the street outside the bank and escaped with the savings. A nearby policeman pursued but prospects were slim.
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Five Cent Savings Bank
Germany to lead Paris Exposition with 250 prizes
Berlin reports Theodore Wolf wires from Paris that Germany will capture more first prizes at the Exposition than any foreign nation. He estimates 250 total, with 20 grand prix in industrial arts and about 100 gold medals, signaling German dominance in the fair.
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Berliner Tageblatt
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Accident injures captain in schooner collision
In St. Peters Nova Scotia on August 6, Captain Thomas Patten of the schooner Henry G Ives lost his left leg above the ankle while attempting to fend off another vessel in the canal into Bras DOr lakes. He remains in a precarious condition.
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Henry G. Ives
Bras D’or Lakes
Thomas Patten
Packers urged to supply two million pounds meat
Chicago officials report that the government requests two million pounds of meat within thirty days for American soldiers in the Orient. The appeal highlights wartime food provisioning and civilian support for troops stationed overseas.
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Transfers in War and Navy service announced
Washington reports Major J W C Brooks from U S W to temporary duty in New York as Burnside undergoes repairs Acting Assistant Surgeon R H Zauner assigned to Fort Dupont Del relieving J J Edmonson ordered to San Francisco for foreign service Major Geo H Torney ordered to special duty at Battle of Mich Richfield Springs and Assistant Surgeon G K Simms assigned to recruits en route for the Philippines
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Philippines
Shop men urge citizens to shun CP trains
In Winnipeg on August 6 a CP railway shop men meeting adopted resolutions asking citizens not to patronize CP trains and excursions. Other railway orders held secret meetings expressing sympathy with the shopmen. The company issued a circular outlining its side, sent to provincial points and to be made public tomorrow.
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Reunion 7th Marine Battery elects officers
Portland Maine August 6 at Long Island meeting of the 7th Maine Battery association the following officers were named President Howard Gould of Portland Vice President Elias A Lothrope of Auburn Secretary A S Twitchell of Gorham Executive committee Charles G Kenny of Portland Jesse D Bisbee of Chicago Algernon S Chapman of Bethel Herbert E Hale of Norwidgewock Rufus V Farnum of Rumford.
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Chicago
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Bethel
Herbert E. Hale
Norridge
Lyman Davenport Dead in South Framingham
Lyman Davenport aged 71, a noted South Framingham citizen, dies leaving a widow and son Harry L. Davenport secretary treasurer of South Framingham Co operative Bank. native of Milton, former Boston business man and forester. Funeral Tuesday morning with Milton interment.
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Charter Refusal Spurs G A R Charter Fight
Lawrence August 6 officers of Gen Lawton post report their second petition for a Grand Army of the Republic charter was denied by Commander Peter D Smith of the Massachusetts department. The post members had left Needham post and gained many eligible veterans, but had not joined a post before. They remain determined to pursue a charter.
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Bolivian Crisis Looms as Congress Opens
Sucre August 6 Congress opened on the anniversary of Bolivian independence. A cabinet crisis and a censure vote were expected this week unless ministers resign. The national bank began paying a five percent dividend to shareholders, while the government protected public note holders.
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National Bank
Forest Fire Threatens Yellowstone Timber Belt
A forest fire roars through the timber belt between the Geyser basin and Yellowstone Lake in Montana. The blaze runs about ten miles, spreading rapidly and threatening numerous hotel buildings. Local crews battle the flames as authorities monitor propagation and evacuations may be considered.
Largest hemp cargo arrives in Boston from Philippines
The British steam ship unit under Capt Godwin docked in Boston on August 6 bringing 27,712 bales of hemp valued at $600,000, the largest hemp cargo ever brought to a U S port.
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Buffalo Grand circuit opens with two favorites scoring
At Fort Erie on opening day Dillonite failed to win the 2.19 trot where York Boy claimed victory after a third heat spill. Winola dominated the 2.16 pace, taking three straight heats as Boralma led the Niagara stakes 2.12 trot but finished third. Ellert surprised, Letah S also fared modestly, while Abdul Ameer and Metrallas posted minor placings in other heats.
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Rainbow Wins Cup for 70 Footers in First Cruise Race
New York yachtsmen opened the annual cruise of 1900 with eleven schooners, fifteen sloops and one yawl sailing a 21 mile course from Glen Cove. The Quisetta captured the schooner cup while Rainbow won the 70-foot class cup. Lyce may claim the sloop cup after time allowances.
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August Belmont
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New Lonon
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Quisetta
Protestant clergy expulsion protest promised by Austria
Berlin report says the foreign office pledged to represent the Austrian government to protest the expulsion of Protestant clergy. The Lipsie Tageblatt notes the expected diplomatic approach aims to prevent clergy from being forced to leave Austria.
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Population count for Buffalo rises to 352219
Washington on August six reports the census bureau tally for Buffalo New York at 352 219 residents up from 255 664 in 1890 an increase of 37 77 percent reflecting substantial growth since the last census.
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Fever Update in Tampa as House to House Inspection Begins
Tampa Fla Aug 6 Dr Porter announces no new fever developments. A house to house inspection began today as authorities push for containment and early case detection.
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Confederate Operator Davis Flannery Dies in Memphis
Davis Flannery, chief telegraph operator for the Confederate army between New Orleans and Memphis during the Civil War, died in Memphis on August 6.
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Tenn
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Telephonic Link Opens Between Germany and France
Berlin Aug 6 20th Century Progress reports that telephonic communication between Germany and French cities was inaugurated today, marking a significant step in cross border connectivity. The new system promises faster conversations and closer coordination between the two nations.
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Germany
Drowned Assistant Surgeon Stoughton in Shanghai
Passed Assistant Surgeon Stoughton of the United States gunboat Castine drowned here yesterday in Shanghai.
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Stoughton
United States
Ann Brewster Defies Treason Plot At Shrubbery Meeting
In early 1770s near Philadelphia a wealthy family hosts Major Clifford and Godfrey Wigle amid a secret young military group. Ann Brewster spies treasonous plans, warns the nest, aids capture, and confronts the officers. She hides a betrayal, but brilliantly exits to safety.
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Left Leg Not Guilty in Bombay Firm Mystery
In Borah Bazar street Bombay the ancient house of Minockjee Poon jenjee and Co. claims centuries of European trade. The four partners run counting rooms and warehouses in the building. A pretty white kitten wandered into the counting house, greeted each member, and marched to the strong box before leaving.
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Borah Bazar Street
Bombay
United States
Plague Case Reported Aboard Hamburg Vessel
Hamburg reports a bubonic plague case on a harbor vessel. Precautions are in place to halt spread as authorities investigate and monitor crew and port area for further risk.
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Post Office Robbed in Anniequam Heist
Gloucester August 6 the Anniequam post office was broken into that night. Only property taken was 50 cents and a registered letter.
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Anniequam
Loubet Hosts Shah of Persia at Elysee Dinner
President Loubet hosted a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris last evening in honor of the Shah of Persia. The event highlighted cordial relations between France and Persia as diplomatic and social ties were celebrated.
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Cat Ownership Case Ends in Fire Verdict
A tale of Manockjee Poonjeajee & Co. adopts a cat as an asset divided among four partners. The cat’s injury and later warehouse fire lead to a court ruling that no single owner is strictly liable, as three other owners contributed to the incident through negligence. The judge’s decision cites contributory fault among all four legs of the cat.
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Manockjee
House of Manockjee, Poonjeajee & Co
Puss
Cincinnati Inquirer
Bashful suitor and stove sting in a quaint tale
A bashful young man struggles to begin a conversation at the parlor stove while his flirtatious companion teases him about warming himself. The scene closes with the couple’s humor and a promise to avoid stoves, narrated in a light domestic vignette from Baltimore News.
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Summer Millinery Styles and an Illustration by Jupice Chollet
Fashion notes describe airy summer millinery with plumes, tulle, and lace ribbons. Styles include heavy lace ribbons, net hats on wire frames, light linen and canvas hats, and boer hats with red or blue silk showy trims. An illustration features a lilac voile gown with belero, vest, and embroidered cuffs. Jupice Chollet.
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Panama
Outing Costumes and Accessories in Light Tailored Style
Outing costumes for bicycling use covert cloth whipcord English serges and similar fabrics in dark grays blacks beiges browns and navy with rare greens and reds for golf. Hats are straw canvas linen or felt in tailor or Alpine forms with simple bands and veiled bright gauze accents. A silk waist model features blue fabric with narrow horizontal tucks and diagonal sleeve tucks, decorated by stitched silk Vs. Jupic Cuonner.
Island of Widowsoff Norway Draws Danger to Soldiers
A remote Norwegian island with about 35 inhabitants, all widows, is described as a perilous getaway for vulnerable young soldiers like Lord Cornwallis West. The notion appears in their advertisement in the Courier.
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Lord Cornwallis West
Gas Light Co Promotes New Mantle for Brighter Light
The Gas Light Co touts a new Welsbach mantle called Yusea that promises 50 percent more light and three times the strength with a long life. It claims 100 candle power per light and costs less than half a cent per hour. First-class gas cooking ranges are offered on an installment plan.
Price of Gas with Discount for Prompt Payment
A notice states gas priced at $1.00 per thousand feet with a discount available for prompt payment. The terms emphasize reduced cost for timely settlement.
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