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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
3
The article profiles a man named Oble Shepard, praising a grand full name while exposing his notoriety as the mastermind of a sensational prison escape that spared murder of two persons and stunned the public. The text notes his celebrated yet infamous status.
A condemned murderer, Noble Shepard, escaped from a St Louis city prison by crawling through a rear sewer opening, reaching the yard and platform scaffold, then climbing the wall and vanishing within minutes. He was housed with George Rood, a wife killer, and had been set to be hanged for murder.
A small terrier guards a dead pug on Smithfield Street for hours after a car killed the pug. The devoted dog snarled at passersby and chased newsboys while refusing to abandon the corpse. City workers feared the dog’s fate as inspectors tried to end the scene.
The wife of a Vanderbilt descendant vanishes amid rumors of fleeing to South Dakota for an absolute divorce from her husband, son of Jacob Vanderbilt. Details recall a 1880s marriage, prior alimony, and a latter settlement. The husband reportedly works as a bank cashier in Washington state.
After a religious service at North White River entrcl near Parmdand Indiana an old feud erupted between a constable and a buysterers head. A general melee ensued with knives used. John Stoser, a principal, reportedly fatally stabbed by John Jameson while several others were wounded in the clash.
A 26 year old aeronaut from Big Rapids Michigan died after a hazardous ascent at a Grand Rapids suburb resort. He stood thirty feet from his balloon when a strong wind drove him against a building, snapping trapeze ropes and causing a fatal fall. The incident closes a perilous exhibition as authorities investigate conditions.
A Kansas family, strapped for funds, crafts a "summer house on wheels" a wagon converted to a riverboat style dwelling drawn by three horses. The device costs about 100 dollars, combines travel and lodging, and draws village curiosity as they plan a mountain vacation on limited income.
An imported pale yellow organdie gown with violet violets and violet silk is highlighted as a premier garden party dress. The skirt features three tiny Vatenciennes lace frills edged with lace beads and violet ribbon. The bodice repeats pale yellow organdie with French bows, violet ribbon, and an enameled button. Lace cravat, short puff sleeves, and a fitted lace sleeve complete the ensemble.
N B Teint Trist of New Orleans prominent in the Nicholas B Trist American whist congress in Brooklyn is credited with the "American leads" system. He is described as the world’s leading whist authority. The text notes a separate statistic: last year's record shows 13,026 wheels stolen.
Mrs. Mattie Taplin of Sidney Nebraska emerges as a pioneering sheep rancher and educator, filing homesteads in Cheyenne county in 1887 and later guiding rural schooling for four years. The piece also profiles James H. M. Bannon, born 1871 in Amesbury Massachusetts, who pursued baseball from 1891, played for the St. Louis and Boston clubs, and joined the Boston team in 1894 as a strong hitter and runner.
The piece weighs in on rumors of a Players' League forming to oppose the NL and AA, noting fan and player skepticism and past failed ventures. It profiles James W. Holmes, detailing his birth in Des Moines Iowa January 28 1869, early amateur years, and pro career with Beatrice St Joseph and Des Moines before joining Louisville. It also notes Holmes's injuries and his varied defensive positions and hitting averages.
Thomas Lynch voices the umpire's burden in a Chicago News interview. He notes an umpire must stay on his feet and vocal throughout a game, making around 200 to 250 decisions with little room for error while fans demand perfection and blame on the first disputed call.
The piece contrasts Tim Keefe and John Clarkson, two late 19th century pitchers, praising their control and longevity while criticizing modern form. It notes Clarkson’s eight-year career, Keefe’s strikeout approach, and the painterly grace of old boxmen, then shifts to a veteran player’s view on field effort, decision making, and maintaining confidence after mishaps.
A Louisville correspondent notes O'Brien, a strong hitter and solid second baseman, was unpopular with the Louisville crowd. The management aims to purge a faction, possibly releasing more players, and O'Brien may join the Senators, while Ed Bither and John Conley begin a new hotel project at Readville track in Massachusetts.
A Gratz Austria mechanic invents a portable bicycle with a wheel that folds onto itself. An old teething remedy for children called Mrs Winston s Soothing Syrup is recommended. All white weddings favor white sweet peas and white roses. On July 6 the earth is farthest from the sun. A testimonial from Amos Kelner of Cherry Valley Illinois claims Piso s Cure for Consumption cured him.
In a light business note the Philadelphia North American remarks on boxers chewing gum to keep jaws trained, noting it as a curious habit among fighters. The piece adds a playful take on how athletes manage jaw fitness during workouts.
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