Sullivan Plans American Olympic Fund Drive After Stockholm
Commissioner Sullivan, arriving in Dover with American athletes, outlines plans to form the American Olympic Association to fund next Olympiad effort. Membership at eight dollars includes a distinct button each year, aiming for at least four thousand members to cover Berlin travel, training, and expenses, reducing reliance on government aid. He warns against extending events beyond Olympic program and notes friction on chartered liners, calling for a separation of social activities from athletic competition and quicker ships with onshore training. Thorpe reportedly refused a royal summons aboard the Finland, a moment Sullivan described as a breach of etiquette and humor by the king.
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Chicago University to Build New Stand and Wall at Marshall Field
The University of Chicago allocates 200000 for a reinforced concrete grandstand and wall at Marshall Field. The project, to be ready by October 1, will raise capacity to about 25000 spectators for football games starting with the October 6 conference opener versus Indiana University.
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New York Considers Johnson Fight in New York
New York boxing officials weigh allowing Jack Johnson to fight in New York state if he faces Joe Jeannette or another suitable challenger. The commission opposes matching him with any so called white hopefuls and expects a decision soon. Johnson’s camp has talked with authorities about staging a bout in the metropolis as he contends with financial pressures and pursues a favorable matchup with Jeannette.
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Parkway Harness Meet Opens With Big Purses
The Parkway professional race meeting opens today at Gravesend under the New York Parkway Driving club with twelve races over seven days. The program features six $1,000 events and total purses of $8,400, attracting most prominent East Coast stables with fast pacers and trotters.
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Great Texas Melon Crop Shipped Across State Lines
Texas enjoys the largest water melon crop ever with widespread enjoyment from Homs Austin and beyond. About 6000 carloads have been shipped to other states before the season ends and cantaloupes also see record abundance. Prices fall to as low as one cent per piece.
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City to Enter Theatrical Business in Pasadena
South Pasadena plans a fall Shakespearean series in Garfield park with city and chamber of commerce backing. A chorus of 200 voices will enhance performances and negotiations are under way to engage Madam Schumann-Heink as a soloist.
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Drowned on the roof top of twelve story building
Robert Kinsela, employed at a corset factory, drowned on East Sixteenth Street while attempting to clear a clogged drain pipe on a rain soaked afternoon. Water suction pulled him into the pipe to his shoulder as three companions tried to pull him out, but the few inches of water covering his face proved fatal.
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Pendleton Opens Battle as Walla Walla Arrives
The Pendleton and Walla Walla teams prepared for a series tense with transfers and pay disputes. Reid, Pendleton’s new outfielder, faced rough play. Mays pitched three balls to start the inning before an umpire’s salary quarrel surfaced. Garrett suffered a rough first inning as a new league rule change caused wildness in the Pendleton man’s start.
Aging pitcher in league faces time limit warming up
The veteran twirler, oldest in service, is slowed by a lingering warmup period as Jack Parry brings his Pippings to La Grande for a rest before Boise. Rumors hint this may be the Tri-State league director’s last Boise trip, with talks of league continuation and cost cuts if carried forward. The Walla Walla gate revenue last week failed to cover hotel expenses for the Pippinas.
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Paroled convict arrested with twenty three watches
Austin Downey, alias Cummings, a paroled convict from Wal Wall penitentiary, was captured on RK street with 23 watches stolen from Emil Steinman. Police Chief Thorn Captain Pennis and detectives Biggs and Ryan led the arrest. Identified by Max Wisher, chief of the identification department.
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Second Scripps Trophy Powerboat Cruise Leaves Detroit
The second Scripps powerboat cruise departed Detroit en route to Hamilton Ontario arriving August 7. Stops include Toledo Rocky River Erie and Buffalo with the fleet reaching Port Dalhousie for the Canadian Henley events. The Great Lakes Powerboat regatta is scheduled the day after arrival in Hamilton.
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Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbearing Experience
A vintage health advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a trusted external preparation for expectant mothers. It claims to lubricate muscles and tendons, ease tenderness, and prepare the body for natural motherhood. The ad asserts thousands of endorsements and offers a free book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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