Talk of the Day in New York City
In New York fashion and society, exclusivity shifts as the mayoral race looms and the upper crust flee to London for the Jubilee. The Waldorf hosts the remains of a social scene as merchants report bad times and tariff uncertainty drive money to scarce.
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New York City
New York Morning Journal
Samuel W. Ehrich
Ehrich Brothers
Lyman G. Floomingdale
Bloomingdale Brothers
William Crawford
Simpson, Crawford & Simpson
He Siegel
Siegel; Cooper Co
Adams & Co
New York
Fifth Avenue
London
Proud of Charles from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A pale young man on an elevated train reads a Vermont country paper with obituaries and ads, smiling at memories from home. The clipping notes Charles, a rising metropolitan figure, is being praised for his court case coverage and youthful law career as he is urged to claim his paper.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Vermont
Metropolitan
New York
Charles
Waldorf
Heavy scoring on local creases as Germantown tops Philadelphia
The cricket results show Germantown beating Philadelphia to level first place with Belmont and Merion. Belmont and Merion posted big totals against Belfield and Radnor, with Belmont’s 180 and Merion’s 245 leading decisive wins. Eddystone also defeated Delaware County 30 to 23, and the Elmwood cup match yielded a Belmont blowout featuring Hinchman’s 82 and strong bowling from Young and Artemus.
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Germantown
Philadelphia
Belmont
Merion
Eddystone
Delaware County
Radnor
Belfield
Wiesahickonites
Linden
Albion
Eddgetone
Moorestown
Germantown Zingari
CAN OUTRUN A HORSE IN GEORGIA BOLD RUNNER OF MAINE
Edgar B. Welch of Webb's Mills Casco county is famed for speed and endurance surpassing horses. He runs 20 to 30 miles in hours with little perspiration and no rest. He won a 20 mile race against C G Jepson's horses from Raymond to Portland, finishing as fresh as at start. He also placed fourth in a 12 hour rink race with 61 1 2 miles. He dislikes crowds and avoids close racing but believes a 20 to 50 mile distance against a horse is beatable. He concedes bicycles may beat him.
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Maine
Edgar B. Welch
Webb's Mills
Casco County
Welch
Webb's Mill
White Mountains
C. G. Jepson
Raymond Village
Portland
Germantown Defeats Philadelphia in Wissahickon Cup
Germantown captured a Wissahickon cup match from the home team Philadelphia yesterday. Noble starred with an innings of 59 in brilliant form, while Clark Brockie and Cauffman also batted solidly for Philadelphia. Detailed scores show Brockie and several others contributing as Germantown edged the contest.
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Philadelphia
Wissahickon
Noble
Clark
Brockie
Cauffman
Welsh
Belmont Second Defeat Belfield in Lopsided Cricket Match
Belmont Second XI dominated Belfield at home as Hughes and Green dismantled the opposition. Butler top scored with 58 as Belfield collapsed, with Palmer the lone Belfield fighter on 28. Several run outs hurt Belfield while Belmont declared at nine wickets down.
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Belfield
Palmer
Hughes
Green
Butler
Eddystone Defeats Delaware County in Afternoon Match
Eddystone triumphed over Delaware County yesterday afternoon with W. McNeil as top scorer at fifteen. Jeremiah’s bowling was highly effective, delivering key plays and runs across the innings as the Delaware lineup collapsed.
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Eddystone
Delaware County
W. McNeil
Jeremiah
Merion and Moorestown Show Strong Batting in Wins
Moorestown defeated Germantown Zingari as Smith scored 25 and featured with both bat and ball. Germantown’s C M Clark led with 15 runs and bowling for his side. Merion trounced Radnor with Etting’s hard hitting 92 and Morice leading a dominant bowling effort, building a clear victory margin.
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Germantown
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Merion
Radnor
Etting
Bennett
B. Clar
Nicine
Stoc
Whitey
Giark
Baan
N. West
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Bloven
Perot
W. Callitter
G. B. Robinson
Shipley
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H. Stokes
Assen
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M. Clark
Richie B. Smith
J. H. Wayne
Ibn
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Moorhead
C. Earp
B. Smith
Acne & Collins
Smith B. Barp
J. McLaculan
D. Poe
Courted On The Wing From The Detroit Free Press
A jolly fortune holder recounts courtship across a Southern feud between families. The colonel’s daughter and he fell in love as children, were barred by stern fathers, and arranged a successful elopement aided by pigeon messages carried between the households.
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Detroit Free Press
Benedict
Montagues
Capulets
Weary Raggles and Wandering Willie Exchange Grim Banter
A fragmentary dialogue features Weary Raggles fearing damnation in the next world and Wandering Willie asking why, with Raggles replying that Satan would seize idle bands to do work for them.
My Engagement and the Parrot Mystery
A fragment recalls a troubled engagement caused by a parrot that cried Stop that, John. The speaker clarifies his name is not John Judge and hints at a personal history tied to the quirky bird and the failed relationship.
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John
Bicycle Maker Sells Durable Wheels For Wear And Repair
A concise ad style note discusses a bicycle maker predicting wheel wear and offering durable wheels for wear or repair. References list firms and addresses including Duquesne Mrc. Co at 909 Walnut St, Frazier & Brown at 4501 Girard Ave, E. A. Sedgwick Jr. at 218 Chelten Ave, and & Graham at 4943 Germantown Ave.
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Walnut Street
Frazier & Brown
Girard Avenue
E. A. Sedgwick, Jr
Chelten Avenue
Graham
Germantown Avenue
Silenced Him From the Washington Star
Senator Sorghum defends tariff policy and art imports arguing Americans should protect home industry. A constituent criticizes taxing works of art. Sorghum retorts by stressing domestic production and keeping out foreign competition to boost business.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Europe
Eure
Pokey Bill the Miser Tramp Gets Seven Days at Work House
Aged itinerant known as Pokey Bill William Beaton Lorriss, 61, was sentenced to seven days at the work house for vagrancy after being found in a half loaded refrigerator car in Omaha yards with three companions. He boasts a purported $75,000 in bonds and deposits, claims eighteen round trips from New York to the Pacific, and says he never paid railway fares in twenty years as he travels the country. He recounts a long life on the road, insists he is not poor but a tramp, and offers papers as proof of his holdings.
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Complete Manhood and How to Obtain It offers free book
A high authority writes a guide for men on restoring vigor and curing nervous debility at home. It covers marriage, nervousness, despondency, and impotency, claiming easy methods without business disruption. The Erle Medical Company promises free mailed copies to sincere inquirers at 64 Niagara Street, Buffalo, with no COD packages.
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Buffalo
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Uncommon Gentleman of the Road Pokey Bill Describes a Tramp Life
A self confessed tramp recounts years of roaming from York to Denver and beyond. He reveals carrying a $25,000 certificate of deposit once, used to flash wealth to escape trouble, and plans to travel a year more before retirement to leave riches to good, often fellow tramps. He insists happiness lies in anticipation and that his fortune grows while he remains unspent.
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Bill
How to Train a Dog From Harper's Round Table
Simple obedience method for training a dog with a leash and whistle. Trainers enforce a call gently, reward with praise and treats, and gradually substitute whistle for voice. Emphasizes consistent commands and avoiding voice in the field to keep birds calm.
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Harper's Round Table
Hairdresser Quip Hits Daily Laugh Line
A barber shop joke where a hairdresser warns a balding man his hair is thinning and recedes as the customer admits using a tonic lotion that worsened the problem, prompting a punchy punchline in classic humor style.
A Seaside Dialogue Between Ella And Stella
A seaside dialogue features Ella asking for guidance on beach routines and bathing hours. Stella replies that bathing time depends on the presence of one man on the beach, reflecting social dynamics and constraints in the scene.
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Ella
Stella
Literary Amenities and a Publisher’s Prompted Marriage
In Tit Bits a witty exchange notes that Smithers has married to double his circle of readers. An author asks about the nuptials and a sly respondent confirms the union, framing it as a clever ploy to expand readership.
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Smithers
His Only Opportunity
Mrs Henpeck questions Joseph about his noisy sleep and he declares it his only chance, a line from Tit Bits reflecting a humorous domestic moment.
Sleepless People Advised to Remember Debts
A medical gentleman from Tit-Bits suggests sleepless people should try to recall all debts. They are likely to fall asleep before reaching the tenth creditor, illustrating a humorous take on debt and insomnia.
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