President Taft Speaks on Conservation in St Paul
In St Paul Taft addresses 25,000 at the state fairgrounds urging state control of resources, federal oversight on lands, and practical conservation measures. He praises Roosevelt, warns against partisan rancor, and outlines plans to submit water power site policy to Congress while stressing state role and constitutional limits.
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William
St. Paul
Tate
Congress
Roosevelt
Conservation
St. Paul, Mini
S.tkely
Theodore” ‘Roosevelt
United States
Palley
Taft
Alaska
Ie Taft
Dotto
Iited
Iat
Kaufman Beats Lang in Six Round Philadelphia Bout
California heavyweight Al Kaufman defeated Australian champion Billy Lang in a six round bout at Philadelphia National League ballpark before about 16 000 spectators. Kaufman landed cleaner blows and fought with strength and grit, while Lang showed science but lacked power. Kaufman hinted at a possible future with Jack Johnson.
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Philadelphia
Sept
Al-Kaufman
California
Jack Johnson
Billy Lang
I Kaufman
Lang
Kaufman
Akill
British Catch German Spy Arrested Sketching Portsmouth Fortifications
A German patrolman was arrested in Portsmouth while sketching fortifications. The incident could revive war scare narratives in Britain about German invasion and heighten concern over Portsmouth defenses as among the kingdom's most important works.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Eer
Plosteer
Great Britain
Germany
England
United Kingdom
Harrisburg Lawyer George Black Roddy Dies En Route
George Black Roddy a prominent Harrisburg lawyer aged forty eight collapsed and died while leaving a train at New Broomfield Perry County on the way to deliver a speech at the opening of an academy. Roddy a Princeton and foreign university graduate was known in legal circles.
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George
Baseball foul tip fatality shocks Wisner game
Saginaw Mich September 6 Edward Ballard aged twenty was killed in a baseball game at Wisner when a foul tip struck him in the heart as he caught. The accident ends the match and investigators review the play.
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Tip
Saginaw
Mich
Edward Ballard
Wisner
Strawberry Growers Report Crop Decline in Millville
Strawberry growers around Millville New Jersey report crop decline as the berries ripen badly. Many fields show reduced yield and quality amid weather and pest pressures impacting harvests.
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Millville
N. J
The Newlyweds and Show Baby at City Opera House
A bright comedy musical tour stop titled The Newlyweds and Show Baby plays at City Opera House on September a . The production features a cast including James Rosen as the baby and Countess von Hatutoldt as Mrs Newlywed with Leo Hayes and PF Murphy among others. The show earns praise for its lively music, strong story, and broad appeal across audiences.
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McManis
Aaron Hoffman
Gna Pont
Miele
Seyiour Brown
Nate D. Ayer
Johnny Bratton
Cliss
James Rosen
von. Hatutoldt
Mra
Leo Hayes
Murphy
Ak the Germain
May
Ruiory
Napoleon
Buffalo and Baltimore Scores Tie Up Rochester Meet
In Rochester and Toronto matchups Buffalo, Montreal, Jersey City, Baltimore, and Newark show results and standings. Daily lines list upcoming games Jersey City at Baltimore Newark at Providence Montreat at Buffalo Toronto at Rochester.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the American League
Morning games in New York Boston and Detroit saw Athletics lose 5 2 to New York 4 1 against Washington and 4 1 to Detroit. Afternoon matches included New York 2 1 over Athletics Boston 63 Washington 9 Chicago 6 0 twice and Detroit 4 3 over St Louis. Standings list Athletics Washington New York Chicago Detroit St Louis with varying records.
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New- York-New York
Athletics
Ford
Sweeney
Morgan
Livingstone
Boston
Washington
Walker
Beckendorf
Hall
Carrigan
Detroit
St. Louis
Willetts
Schmidt
Ray
Kifer
New York
Coombs
Lapp
Vaughn
Criger
Hattaries
Wood
Kleinow
Oley
Ainsmith
Chicago
Cleveland
Harkness
Land
Walsh
Sullivans
Walte
Block
Falkenberg
Ams
Loudell
Casey
Batley
Stephens
Clube. LP
Li PG
Washin
Bouton
Cleveled
N-York
Gos
St.Louis
Morning and Afternoon National League Baseball Scores
Morning games report Brooklyn New York Pittsburg Philadelphia and Cincinnati results with varied batter ies and pitchers. Afternoon games list Pittsburg St Louis Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati outcomes and box scores with team records and standings.
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Brooklyn
New York
Batterles—Barger
Bergen
Wiltse
Meyers
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Batterles—Leifield
Simon
Harmon
Phelps
Philadelphia
Boston
Batterles—Ewing
Moray
Ferguson
Smith
Cincinnati
Chica
Benton
Gasper
Hoston
Tri-State League Morning Games Recap
Reading Lancer routed 2 to 0 in three innings. Harrisburg beat Johnstown 43 to 2. York defeated Trenton 9 to 1. Altoona edged Williamsport 6 to 3 in the first game and Williamsport won 7 to 6 in the second. Reading-Lancaster 3 to 1 and Harrisburg-Johnstown 10 to 3. Standings show Altoona leading with 72 wins and 36 losses. Johnstown 58 46. Trenton 56 61. York 52 72.
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Tristate League
Reading Lancer
Reading
Cathers
Coyeleskid
McGinley
Horsey
Athilmat
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Gaskill
Stroh
Tor‘iant
Bradley
York
Trenton
Lindaman
Kerr
Rogers
Rementer
Altoona
Williamsport
Hardin
Harkins
Miler
Kane
Dailey
Jarrity
Conroy
Lancaster
Ramsey
Millman
Harriaburg
Johnatown
Goetell
Fittery
Tale Ray
Girard
W.J. P
Wil
Johnsto
Tancaste
Yarrise
Williams
Gall Reading
Eastern League Scores With Notable Delays
In Providence Newark led 4 0 when called after an inning due to wet grounds. Buffalo and Montreal had a postponed game because of wet fields. Rochester versus Toronto was halted for the same reason. Baltimore and Jersey City also affected by travel or team non arrival. Afternoon games included Providence Newark and others in flux.
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Providence
Newark
Buffalo
Montreal
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Murdered Man Found Slain After Initial Hanging Theory
In Pittsburg Brown's Station a German man about forty, initial W.37, was found dead with head blows, not strangulation as first suspected. Albert Kenkel and Victor Bergen discovered the body in a second story window of a former Brown Coal office. The coroner’s autopsy concluded death by concussion rather than suicide.
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Pittsburg
Boycot
Brown's Station
Albert Kenkel
Victor Bergen
Monongahela River
Brown Coal’ Company
Anna Martin
Saya
Wilkes Hide Identity as Hetty Green Heiress Travels
In Thames street Newport on September 6 Mr and Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks visited shops and carried parcels to Riggs cottage in Catherine street staying a month. They masked their identities with parcel logging. the Wilks couple appeared anonymous while the Green family heiress and her husband drew curious glances.
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Hetty Grean
Garry
Newport
R. J
Thames Street
Matthew Astor Wilks
Riggs Cottage
Catherine Street
Hetty Green
Mr. Wilks
Astor
Lind
Eleven Couples Married In One Hour At Pollah Church
In Utica New York on September 6 eleven couples were married in a single ceremony at Pollah Catholic church. The pastor tied the not for all couples in one hour before about 1500 witnesses. The event set a remarkable local record for a day's weddings in one church with one officiant.
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Prieat
Utica
Pollah Catholic
Pointer to Others He Going to Marry the Rich Jack Hammond
A terse tale suggests a wedding between He Going and the wealthy Jack Hammond. Rumors swirl that Hammond had misused his fortune but apparently recovered assets. the snippet hints at social intrigue and financial reversals within a single-page item.
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Jack Hammond
Loudon M. A. F
Julian Edwards Dies in Yonkers at 54
New York Sept 1 Julian Edwards composer died at his Yonkers home after seven months illness. He was fifty four years old.
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Dulian Edwardae le Gead
New York
Julian Edwards
Yonkers
Lawyers in Germany Bound by Fixed Fees and Strict Advertising Ban
German lawyers cannot advertise and must adhere to fixed fees set by the profession. The Green Bag notes method depends on the value of the contested object, with calls for a new fixed schedule reflecting changes since 1879. Professional conduct includes residence duties, and anonymity enforcement by annaltskammern to maintain rank and discipline lawyers.
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Techtaanwaltia
Jawalli One
England
Sullettur
United
Btatus
Distriet
Annaltskammern
Germany
The Polka Origins and Spread Through Europe
An 19th century account notes the polka as a joyful rustic dance first seen when a peasant girl extemporized in a village scene. Josef Neruda photographed the moment, townsfolk adopted the term polka, and by 1835 it reached Prague and Vienna before sweeping Europe.
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Elbeleloitz
Ardlat
Josef Neruda
Prague
Vienna
Europe
M. Cellarius
Cansell
The Inexpensive Policeman and Oxford Wit
The fragment recalls Mr Watter Seymour and Thorold Rogers with a wandering life theme. Rogers is portrayed as amusing and heterodox, with a remark about the origin of the idea of the cheapest policeman.
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Watter Seymour
Thorold Roger
Oxford
Rogers
Roger
Neers
Job Applicant Corrects Misunderstanding About Placement
A job seeker clarifies a miscommunication about the advertised position. The applicant asserts readiness to perform the required work and expresses enthusiasm for the role, noting initial confusion over the job description.
Tasmanian Nicknames and the Van Dieman Legacy
An excerpt explores Tasmania as a fertile land south of Melbourne with rich orchards and export potential. It notes a diverse inland cannery and lists Tasmanian nicknames such as Tasman, Van Dieman’s Land, and “Tas waniits” while describing locals as mild, self-referential eaters called aslea.
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Commonwealth
Melbourne
Wan
England
Thule
Atheram
Tasman
van Dieman
Taswan
Van
Elliston’s British Move Sparks Stage Clash at Drury Lane
A London actor, Elliston, recalls his move from a distant theater to Drury Lane. A veteran performer threatened to eject him, prompting Elliston to seek the stage manager who identified the man as A a great actor. The incident underscored the pull of London theater and the stakes of dramatic prominence.
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Elliston
London
Dirmalughan
repHnnan
Drury Lane
The Object of Dispute Quote Mixes Bulls Bears and Wit
A garbled quotation blends a Wallaire line about being a bull or a bear with a remark on propriety by Bretunge. The fragment references xenoroatty and ablution attributed to Cicero in a misconstrued style.
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Wallaire
Bretunge
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted
A vintage ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for women’s ailments. It claims years of relief from displacements, inflammation, irregularities, backache, indigestion, and nervous prostration and invites readers to write for confidential advice.
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Lydia
Lydia E. Pickham
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