Wiltse Lights Gi ants Rise as Wiltse Shines in 1909 Classic
George Wiltse, star left-hander for the New York Giants, signals readiness to shoulder pennant hopes alongside Christy Matthewson and Rube Marquard. His August 1909 Chicago gem against the Cubs sparked a late rally, sealing a victory that helped Pittsburgh claim the world title defenses early.
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Christy Matthewson
Rube Marquard
New York Giants
George Wiltse
McGraw
Polo Grounds
Wiltie
Chicago
Cub
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Wiltse
Brown
New York
Eall
A Great Day's Work by Buck Ewing in 1889 Pennant Fight
recounts Buck Ewing leading the New York Giants to a close pennant win over Pittsburgh in 1889. It highlights his defensive leadership, a fifth inning triple, a seventh inning go-ahead hit off Pitcher Sowders, and O Rourke scoring on a wild pitch as the Giants secure a 6 to 3 victory and their second NL pennant.
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Pittsburg
New York
Pittsburgh
Ewing
Boston
Giants
O'Rourke
Swatsman
Sowders
UCK
Republicans End Sectionalism in National Leadership
Col Watterson recalls federal policy shifts from 1877 to Taft that reduced sectional tension. He cites troop withdrawals, diplomatic appointments, cabinet picks, and commissions affecting former Confederates as steps toward national reconciliation. The piece ends with a quip about young men and reputations.
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Col Watterson
Grant
Cleveland
McKinley
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Taft
United States
Lovers on the Street Speak of Summer Farewells
A young couple strolling in a city street, oblivious to a passing hurdy gurdy and near-collisions, argues about trust and a summer apart. He vows deep affection while she frets over his liberty and her loneliness, ending with a casual family summer plan and a chance encounter with a flirtatious passerby.
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George
Willie
Constantia
Jessie
the Lake
West Point
Uphams
Chicago
Immigrant Brides and Westward Notes From Harper's Ferry
An American newspaper column discusses Hawaii’s labor immigration, the so called picture brides from Japan, and the impact on sugar plantations. It also recounts travel memories, a Mosby sighting in Washington, and local notes on Harper’s Ferry and political shifts.
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Man Recovers Long Lost Ten Dollar Bill
A ten dollar bill lost on October 11 was found eight months later and returned to owner John F. J. Sheehan of Newark New Jersey after a claim process before Police Commissioner Waldo. Over 1000 people sought the money but Sheehan prevailed with witnesses. The bill reportedly blew from his hand due to a gust of wind and was handed to a traffic policeman by William Flinger of Berlin Germany at Forty Seconds Street and Broadway.
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Weverton
Mate
Sandy Hook
Jack Johnson
Washington
Nile
Hagarstown
Great Union Station
Great Republic
Harper's Ferry
John Brown
John E. Cook
Kate Fila
Regro College
Soneki
Library
Congress
IlUnois
John S. Mosby
Stonewall” Jackson
General Grand
New York
Waldo
John F. J. Sheehan
Newark
N. J
William Flenger
Berlin
Germany
Street
Broadway
Sheehan
County Detectives Break Slot Machines in Pennsylvania Raid
County detectives shut down and seized hundreds of slot machines in a raid in Pennsylvania. Machines were brought to the courthouse and reportedly destroyed with an ax as authorities claimed the county grew richer by the operation.
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County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Vaith
Japan Not Small by Population But Notable Power
An essay argues Japan is not a small state by population, ranking with Austria Hungary and Britain. It notes Japan’s population strength exceeds 60 percent of France and surpasses Italy and Germany in inhabitants, challenging impressions of a diminutive empire. The text juxtaposes Japan's vast land and sea power with Qing? regional comparisons.
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Iona
Japan
Austria-Hungary
Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Korea
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Joseph B. Bowles
Buck" Ewing
West York, NL
Duroc Jersey Hogs
M. E. Church
Chase S. Clark
Assumption
Jens Pineley
Scrappy
John
Mary
Paneeep
Japssinp Port
Hawaii
Kauai
W. P. Harcourt
Honolulu
Yokohama
Baltimore
New York Police
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