Speed Skating Notables Break Records and Reforms
A feature on speed skating’s distinct physiology and technique explains how the sport shapes the body, with emphasis on the optimal racing posture and the implications of repeated athletic specialization. It profiles John S. Johnson of Minneapolis, noting his meteoric rise and landmark victory over Joe Donahue in Montreal on February 3, 1894, marking him as a top figure in the discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Johnson
Minneapolis
Joe Donahue
Montreal
Three Years of Bicycling as Summer Fitness Routine
The text notes that bicycling has served as the main athletic exercise for three years, prioritized during the five summer months each year. It emphasizes a consistent, seasonally focused routine without detailing broader activities or outcomes.
Five Mile Ice Race Rivalry Between Norsing and McCulloch
The article profiles Adolph Norsing and J. J. K. McCulloch as leading speed skaters from Norway and Canada. Norsing, Canadian half mile record holder at 1:24, trains with two cars daily and a three mile top-speed session, while McCulloch of Winnipeg dominates speed skating and excels in gymnastics and other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Norsing
Norway
Europe
America
J. J K. McCulloch
Winnipeg
Canada
Cabanne's Defense Proposes Court Review of Suspension
Lucien Duthil known as Deuteronomy Cabanne publishes his ex parte defense after failing to persuade the League of American Wheelmen Racing Board to release evidence in his case. He denies a Kansas City interview, details his relation with D A Robert, and attacks claims by Murphy about race fixing while pledging to pursue legal action to reveal all evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Wheelmen’s Racing Board
Lucien Duthil
Deuteronomy Cabanne
Kansas City
St. Louis
D. A. Robert
L. A. W. Racing Board
Racing Board
Robert
Cabanne
Murphy
Titus
C. M. Murphy
Mr. Robert
F. J. Titus
W. B. Young
Great Skater John Sandblom of Chicago and Sweden
John Sandblom a Swedish native born in 1872 in Stockholm now living in Chicago. He holds a large silver cup presented by King Oscar of Sweden after impressing royal taste with his skating. Sandblom, not a full time professional, plans to become a business leader. He came to Chicago in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sandblom
Sweden
Chicago
Oscar
Sandblom
Stockholm
Norway
Western league to build new baseball parks in three cities
The Western league plans substantial improvements for next season with new larger parks in Detroit Minneapolis and St Paul to curb home runs from pop-up hits. Detroit will have two parks including a Sunday baseball venue. Minneapolis aims for a park as large as Milwaukee, while St Paul and other grounds may see rule changes to promote fair play and unobstructed exhibitions across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Park
Comiskey
Russian translation of Hamlet by Konstan tinowitsch
The Stage notes the Russian translation of Hamlet by Prince Konstantinowitsch, head of the Royal Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. It also reports New York women dramatists planning an organization akin to the American Dramatists Club. Wilton Lackaye suggests Olga Nethersole did not pay duties on imported actors because they are raw material.
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Hamlet
Prince Konstant Konstantinowitsch
Royal Academy of Sciences
St. Petersburg
Women Dramatists
New York City
American Dramatists’ Club
Wilton Lackaye
Olga Nethersole
English actress Miss Studholme chased by Wyoming rancher letter
Fort Casper rancher Haines Webster writes Miss Marie Studholme offering marriage and a life of wealth with 300 horses and cattle galore promising a fresh horse daily. He claims wealth from Green River bank and Chemical National Bank in New York and may visit New York to meet her. The affair lands amid questions of her rumored marriage status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldom
Marie Studholme
New York
Northwest
Haines Webster
Fort Casper
Wyo
Webster
Miss Studholme
Green River
Chemical National Bank
New York City
Brooklyn Man Receives $300000 Bequest From Heir In Need
Henry Lewis, a Brooklyn confectioner, sheltered an aged woman for years after she appeared at his doorstep in need. When she later sought admission to the Flatbush poorhouse, she returned with notice of a $300,000 inheritance. The surrogate offices in San Francisco and Brooklyn confirmed her status as heir, and the money was turned over to Lewis for his kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Reece
Henry Lewis
Flatbush
Lewis
San Francisco
Cured by a Schlatter Handkerchief at Lewisburg Pa
Nathan W. Baker of Baker house Lewisburg Pennsylvania says he found relief from a twenty year rheumatism with a handkerchief blessed by Francis Schlatter the Colorado healer A Lewisburg girl sent the item after a Denver visit Baker wore it over the painful area and walked without pain within a day He credits Schlatter with his recovery as locals doubt and Santa Claus is mocked by the tale from Somerville Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan W. Baker
Baker House
Lewisburg
Francis Schlatter
Colorado
Mr. Baker
Miss Fasnaught
Denver
Schlatter
Pink Pills Promoted in Cincinnati Enquirer Testimonial
A long testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for dyspepsia and nervous complaints. H P Owens a traveling man and his mother share positive experiences with rapid relief after using a box or two. The piece notes the pills’ availability from druggists or the company and mentions oil prospecting in eastern Kentucky next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Central Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Owens
Enquirer
Commercial Gazette
Early Bird Radish Seeds Offer and Other Notices
An ad urges planting Salzer northern grown seeds for earliness and reliability, offering a sample package of Early Bird Radish with 16 day readiness and a catalogue for 10c postage to John A Salter Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Also mentions Becque and Zola as Paris academy chair candidates, Shuckers’ book The Great Conspiracy, and claims about Norwegian rail travel costs. Also notes India Persia use of sheep as beasts of burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.o
Becque
Zola
Henri Becque
Paris
Academy
Dumas
Piso Co
Warren
India
Persia
Salter
National Printer Journal The Official Newspaper Trade
The National Printer Journal is a factory and association bulletin detailing every department of newspaper business. It promotes the National Editorial Association and allied printers organizations with notices, meetings, and sample issues. Subscription offers and premiums include 12 advertising articles by Charles Bates and a December issue feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Printer-Journalist
National Editorial Association
United Typothetac of America
B. B. Herbert
National Printer-Journals, Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago
St. Augustine
Charles Austin Bates
New York City
Brown's Broxnemian Trongs Aid Hoarseness Relief
Brown's Broxnemian Trongs offer notable help for hoarseness and Loners, sold in boxes and marketed to deter imitations. The unusual name and claims suggest a period sensibility and advertising style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
12 year old page named for senator Gorman in Senate
Grover Cleveland Hobbs younger son of the farm manager to Senator Gorman has been appointed a senate page in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland Hobbs
Gorman
Senate
Washington
Wary Corn Salve Ads and a Baron’s Curiosity Tale
A collection of vintage advertisements touts Stanson's Magic Corn Salve with money back warranty and 15 cent price, plus a humorous note on compliments never cashed. A joke about a mother praising Parker's Ginger Tonio appears, followed by a teething remedy endorsement and a Baron Rothschild anecdote about a curious shop and a Rembrandt misattribution.
Our Afro American Friends: racial classifications listed
A historical tally classifies Americans of African descent by blood degree, naming 6 337 980 blacks 956 989 mulattoes 105 135 quadroons and 69 936 octoroons.
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United States
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Johnson, Nursing and McCullough
Johnson
Graceful John Sandblom
Santa Claus
Somerville Journal
Kentucky
Salzer
J. W. Shuckers
Salmon P. Clase
East
United States Treasury
Mr. Shuckers
Wall Street
RE. Cary Baird
Philadelphia
Hon. &. B. Light
American Bimetallic Union
Monroe St
National Banker
Sviurthigg
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louisville
Parker
Italy
Baron Rothschild
M. le Baron
Raphael
Rothschild
ST. Jacobs Oil
Knabe
Wilkie Collins
Omaha
Wouvp-Irraxp
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Weekly World-Herald
Neb
Kos
Union Fence Company
DE Kalb
Ill
Kitme
Greas
Africa
Hegeman
C. C. G. Clark Co
New Haven
PME Provident Benefit
Dearborn &T
S.h.&m.co
P.O. Box
Iowa
John A. Salzer
Lacrosse
Columbia
Columbia Desk
Pope Manufacturing CO
Hartford
Conn
Aermotor CO
Tcan
Rockwell and
Fillmore Streets
Calcaca
Beat Bank
W. MW. Gilmore
Mt. Vernon
Patrick O’farrell
Washington, D.C
Roducers
van Whelh &Co
LaSalle St
Cripple Creek
Patthami, Davenny _& Co
Rialto Building
J.st Shen
Lebanon
Qhia
W.N.U. Chicago
Gures
Avaabes
Vriera
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