Wisconsin county fair harness racing a fading glow
The article notes the death knell of trotting in Massachusetts and Wisconsin harness events. It details suspicion that the grand circuit track in Appleton will be sold as funds fail to cover debts, with a reported entry fee income of 40,600 and paid admissions of 12,000. The piece mentions presidents, associations, and the end of the famous mile track era. It also covers race results from Appleton and surrounding county fairs, with names and results of various horses and drivers.
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Hoton
Vase
Massachusetts
Johnson
Association
Uccema
Appleton
Wis
Frank Falstaff
Chicago
Cam
Ton Wilkes
Walter
Kauff
Bowbtle
Warren Woolford
Bowbells
N.iedinger Bey
Forbes
May Kennedy Intwer
Maykauna
Tokyo Exposition Postponed Amid Funding Doubts
News from Tokio reports officials privately deciding to delay the International Exposition planned for 1917 due to insufficient funds and tight timelines. Cabinet members debate a 30 million yen appropriation while Count Komura weighs foreign affairs after a London visit.
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Tokio
Count Komura
London
Home Department
Bali
Japan
Boxing crowns reach record at Indian show
In a windup boxing tournament the largest crowns ever seen were awarded with 122 rounds fought. The match ended in a draw after fast and furious rounds as referees and officials faced questions over fairness. Local contenders from Milwaukee and Chicago featured in the headlines.
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Racine
Avpey
Albauekee
Chicago
Ad Wolkast
Milwaaukee
Denny Gescman
Gieht
Owag
Murrle Sayera
Milwaukee
Avi
May deport stowaway and the long voyage tale unfolds
A fragmented report recounts a 13 year old stowaway from Thebes who walked from Amsterdam to Havre to seek passage, was discovered aboard a ship before checkout, and sent to an island penal facility. The piece also includes ad text for Electric Bitters and various health remedies.
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New York
Amsterdam
Isa
Tiavtag
Veederland
Rotford
Tony Pastor Dies After Long Vaudeville Career
Antonio Pastor, famed Tony Pastor, longtime vaudeville dean and public entertainer, died last night after a lengthy illness. Born in Greenwich Street in 1830, he led a 60 year career as manager and show producer in Elmhurst Long Island notices and theater circles.
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Associated Press
Elmhurst
Long Island
Antonio
Tony) Pastor
Vaudeile
Tony Pastor
Greenwich Street
Tony Pastor and the Rise of American Stage Entertainment
A historical figure, Tony Pastor, led New York vaudeville and musical theater, popularizing forms and clean shows. He launched a mass entertainment hub at Broadway and Forthteen Street, presenting artists like Lilian Russell, Nat Goodwin, Denman Thompson, Florence Bindley, and Pat Rooney, and promoted opera burlesque and reformist stage practices.
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Bnat Cork
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Theatrical Center
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Lilly Barsey
Wiliam J. Seamon
Jennie Yeamans
Harry
John Wernell
Pat Rooney
Hove
Patience
Mr. Pastor
Tony Pastor
Fourteenth Afiet
Tammany Hat
Veeta Tilley
Vesta Victoria
Benaig Boneh
Jennie Hil
Bessie Bellwood
Mile Parquarette
Clover Seed Trade Boosts Local Farmers In Kaw k County
Special to The Northwestern Kaukeugi Wisconsin March 27 There was hauled into a town road fifty bushels of Alaska clover seed which brought owner Frank Leudtke a check for four hundred ninety five dollars. He sold extra seed and notes profits from hay and meadow seed. Neighbors William Micki and William Henry report their own yields in clover seed and hay. The Kaw area is noted as highly suited for clover growing and dairy farming with strong local demand.
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Wie
Frank Leudtke
J c
Marshall & Hammel
Leudtke
Franksaercer
William Micki
Kawkanna
William Henry
United States
Kawa
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