Paces Set New 200 Meters Mark as U S Dominates
Stockholm notes show Meredith of Mercersburg setting a new 200 meters figure while Gutterson of Vermont shatters the running broad jump record with a 24 feet 11 inch leap. American wins sweep hurdles and 400 meters, with Reidpath and Mere dith breaking records, and Young’s disqualification stirring protests.
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Mercersburg
Guttérson
Vermont
Stockholm
Finland
England
Swéden
Canada
Greece
America
United States
A. L. Gutterson
Vermont University
Boston
A. A
O'Connor
Ireland
Nicholson
Missouri
Istvarstly
James E. Meredith
Mercersburg’ Academy
Donald B. Young
Hans. Braun
Germany
Young
London
Carpenter
Lennon Parer
Braun
Brasy
Armor Worn by Man Fends Off Three Bullets in New York
Benjamin Rukis, a East New York fish dealer, says rivals poisoned his horses and forced an armored undergarment beneath his coat. A shooter fired three bullets at him as he drove, but the armor protected him, leaving the assailant in Hoboken under examination.
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New York
Benjamin Rukis
East New York
Rukis
Powell Street
Rakis
Wae
Hoboken
Insect Bite Costs and Remedies Highlighted
A Boston man recalls a past injury from an icy insect bite two years ago and uses Arnica Salve to prevent further trouble. The product claims to ease inflammation swelling and pain from bites burns boils ulcers and other skin ailments. Available at OL Peattie’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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Boston
Arnica
Pergam
Peatte
Americans Shine in Stockholm Track and Field Meet
The United States leads the international championship as track and field events at Stockholm unfold. Notable Americans include sprinter Ralph Craig, swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, decathlete Jim Thorpe, and pole vaulter Harry Babcock, among others, with the marathon awaiting Sunday’s finish.
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Stockholm
United States
Uncle Sam
Ralph Craig
Duke Kahanamoku
Hawaii
James Thorpe
Harry Babcock
BASE BALL SCORES FROM YESTERDAY'S GAMES
Major league results show New York New York 4 St. Louis 1 with Warhop Sweeney Hamilton Kritchell on the mound. Washington beat Cleveland and Boston defeated Detroit. Athletics swept Chicago 4 1 in the second game while Detroit shutout in one. Standings list Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Athletics St Louis Chicago New York.
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Sweeney
Hamilton
Kritchell
W.l. PC
Will
Boston
Clevelad
Washin
Detroit
Athletics
St. Lous
Chicago
Bbrin- York
NATIONAL LEAGUE AND TRI STATE LEAGUE RESULTS
Baseball scores from national and tri state leagues with multiple games across cities. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 to 4. Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 2. St Louis vs New York rained out. Atlantic City and Trenton each posted decisive wins in Tri State action.
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National League
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Hendrix
Philada
Chicago
St.Louis
Pittsbig
Brookin
Cincinni
Boston
Atlantic City
York
Coveleskie
Frost
Williams
Stuart
Wilmington
Reading
Taylor
Kerr
Scott
Therre
Trenton
Johnstown
Matthews
Mitchell
Cleary
Ketter
Harrisburg
Allentown
O'Connor
Miller
Manning
Monroe
Owensier
Kutz
Philbin
Rural education blamed as behind the times by N E A speakers
The fiftieth annual National Education Association convention in Chicago closed with warnings that rural education lags, threatening farmer prosperity. Warren H. Wilson argued widespread renting raises land prices and reduces farm productiveness, noting Ohio counties are less productive than during the Civil War. He urged longer leases and school funding, while Philander Claxton advocated federal help to standardize citizenship and support rural schools.
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Chicago
National Education Association
Warren H. Wilson
New York City
Iowa
Ohio
Wil
Federal
Philander P. Claxton
Claxton
Pie Tax Plea Fails to Raise Burden on Firm
A Chicago pie maker successfully argued before the board of review to prevent a proposed tax increase. The representative claimed pie consumption is waning in the United States. The board did not raise the company's taxes.
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Chicago
Board of Review
Peter Thin
Inn
Monte Carlo
Cleveland
Miners Entombed After Burnside Drift Cave-In
Two miners Wil iam Way and Harry Derrick were entombed at Burnside colliery Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron after a cave-in buried wagonloads of coal rocks and dirt. Rescue efforts faced danger as officials led search teams while families waited for news from the drift mouth.
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Shamokin
of Way
The Swiss President and His Limited Powers
A Harper's Weekly excerpt explains that the Swiss president has restricted authority, earns about 3600 francs annually, and serves a one year term with official duties limited to signing council documents while private expenses like travel are not provided. It notes cantonal wealth disparities and the presidency’s ceremonial nature.
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Switzerland
Dandesrat
Council of Seven
Fowmders
Dbondesrat
Atatule
Harper'a Weekly
Widow Category Case Letter Praises Remedy After Ill Health
A reader from Cheneyville Louisiana recounts severe back pain and weakness from illness. After using an unnamed remedy, the writer reports significant relief and urges others to consider the treatment, praising its life change.
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