Diplomat Maitland and Wife Foil Dispatch Heist Aboard Steamer
Maitland, a young diplomat in transit to Vera Cruz, carries a sensitive dispatch. A staged elderly woman and a Spanish companion attempt to steal it. Maitland’s wife, posing as a passenger, recovers the envelope and exposes the plot at the U S consulate in Vera Cruz.
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Dinemaio Otty
Maiwand
Bin
United States
Vera, Cruz
Tis
Maitland
State Department
Coastand War
Learve
Rotary
Vera Cruz
Vera “Cruz
Uttle
Abe
Senora
Altamir
New York
Himéef
Atlantic Ocean
Mexico
Ising
Epwolly
Vera Crus
Wes
Vera
Cruz- Be
Washington
Port
Tulle
White Falie
Jett
Rand
Bindisald
High Priced Ball Players in Minor Leagues
The text argues that paying big sums for minor league players does not guarantee major league success. It cites examples like Rube Matus guard and Rube Benton with prices ranging from 500 to 12 000, noting transfers and uncertain outcomes.
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New York
Giants
Inaiensipoltelub
Rube” Benton
Bloower
Mik
Russell
Coshort
Blackburn
Icky
Wolgast McFarland Lightweight Title Bout On Tap
Reports suggest Ad Wolgast and Packey McFarland may clash on Labor Day for the lightweight title. McFarland, fresh from Europe, seeks a 133 pound weigh‑in six hours before the ring. Promoters on the coast ready to fund a big purse. McFarland’s cleverness could test Wolgast, who eyes a challenger with strong ring craft.
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Packey McFarland
Chiscago
Europe
Freddie Welsh
England
Wolgast
McFarlindo Miake
McFarland
Snake Wolgnat
Baseball legends and rising stars noted in critics chatter
Washington critics praise Amherst catcher Henry as the most promising since Johnson. Rariden of the Boston Nationals lauded as a top past catcher. Ames proves catching skill with the Cleveland Americans. Joe Birmingham earns fame as the greatest throwing outfielder in the American League. The New York Nationals struggle to steady pitchers as veteran Young uses the spitball in tight spots.
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Washington
Henry
Amherst
Johnson
Rariden
Boston Nationals
Tirst
Ama
Ness
Joe Bicalngham
Cleveland Americans
New York Nations
Ey Young
Spliball
de- Moérys
Young
Philadelphi
Ar Peeve
Early Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
Baseball results from the Jammadan League and Eastern League games. Cleveland defeated by Chicago in one game, New York edged St. Louis, and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati in another. National League scores feature Boston, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Chicago winning or losing with details of batteries and game counts. Eastern League standings show Newark, Buffalo, Rochester, and Toronto contending with Baltimore and Providence positioned nearby.
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Cleveland
Ty Wantington
Rolalipg
Oley
Detroit
St Lovie
St. Louis
New York
Balleriin
Powel
X Quian
Chicago
Bouton
de Hite
Pajney D
Colling
Car
Boston
Pittsburg
Adamw
Gibson
Mattern
SON
Stolth
Bork
St. Kouta
Drucke
Wilse
Harmbu
Semleh
Phelps
Talsinyrose Moore
Doole
Brown
Archer
Philadelphia
Bonet
Cole
Kling
Black
Kettler
Blaughter
Brennan
Moran
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Brook
Gasper
McLean
Scanlon
Beren
Kane
Hurus
Rucker
Twin
Baltimore
Flrat Kane
Montreal
Reed Age Neenek
Providence
Providence, & Studhes
Jorney City
Buffalo
Jormey Guy
Caesar and Pirates in a Legendary Aegean Tale
An extracted piece recounts Caesar’s capture by pirates en route to Rhodes, their ransom demand of about £10,000, his later revenge at Pergamus, and the pirates’ crucifixion while noting Roman clemency as unusual. The text also includes a brief, unrelated fragment from a political anecdote.
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Caesar
Rhodes
Aegean
Pharmacusa
Catian
Athen
St Roman
Iaipiond
BE Jesus
Isis
Pergamus
Adiatici
James
Anthony Bronde
Bowser and Mother-in-Law Clash Over Dinner Plans
A chaotic domestic scene unfolds as Samuel Bowser accuses his wife of causing an accident. He shouts at her and orders help, while the mother-in-law returns in a dramatic confrontation. The story features a tense kitchen showdown and a long, troubled evening.
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Samuelle
Ataira
Ead
Tiny
Grimis
Sarah
Samuel
vAnd
Bowser
Side Lights on the Canal History
Fragmentary notes mention Magellan and a possible canal route. The text references an admiral and conjecture about press reports and navigational details, but the passage is garbled with no clear event, date, or outcome to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magellan
Bonita
Romaine
Chienge Tribune
Advertising and Sales Notice After Vehicle Auction
A fragmentary item notes a car sale involving a touring car and references advertisements in newspapers. It mentions bidders and a person named Sparke and questions about someone’s footing, with a date implied but unclear. The text is garbled and lacks concrete details.
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Chortey Street
Street
Walter Dry Moat
Farland
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Ataaing
Tessee Athletics
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Washin
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Standlpy
Pittada
Pittsbrg
Brookin
N.york
St.Lowia
Tristate
Harrieburg
Harrisburg
WIL Hameport
Baterlea— Dailey
Therre
Barthold
McCormick
Williamuport
J Batterley Harding
Harkins
Myers
Stroh
Trenton
Reading
Ramney
Intman
Hafford
Kerr
Hatteriea
Northrop
Millman
Hatford
Altoona
Johnstown
Topham Bradley
Lower
Wasmonlane
Wold. W.L. Newark
Montrl
Balto
Jerecy C
Toronto
Newark
Jerney
Popper
Wille Billups
Colonel Blinks
Hiarpean Weekly
Seana
Fephy
Lyyeret Vet
Bowarr
van Uils
Louwe
Ghuft
Cuba
Norby
Yulee
Natal
Mr. Bowser
Chuck Ty
Ronson
H Bonntor
Tenner
Twomler
Magazzine
Sparke
Fadie
Pierce
Pieroo
Essy
Standard Typewriter
C.S. Howard
Gest
Clare Aspral Ayeranan
Yaikeeasih
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