Review of Sports and the National League Pennant Race
A critic surveys baseball fervor in Pittsburgh noting fickleness of patrons and overmanagement risks. The piece weighs teams’ chances, highlights King Baldwin and Browning moves, previews Grand Circuit trotting, and touches on Sullivan Hall Fitzsimmons boxing coverage and Australian scullers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicagos
New Yorks
Iast
Giants
Senm
Anson
Ldure
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Clarkson
Nichols
Philadelphia
Phillies
Brooklyns
Clevelands
Pittsburgs
Hunter Wounded by Cinnamon Bear in Rocky Canon
Charles F. Lummis recounts the tale of Manny, a hunter crippled after a dramatic encounter with a cinnamon bear. Manny and his partner were ambushed as a bear dragged them to a deadly struggle. Manny survived on a crutch, showing the bear’s 11 foot 4 inch skin and its lethal claws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Lummis
Rocky Mountains
Manny
Monny
Canon Aerie
Chilean Farm Life and American Tools in 19th Century
Correspondent tours a 500 acre Chilean hacienda owned by Senor William Henry Smith. He describes feudal labor on the estate, tenant debt, and daily rations, noting scarce middle class and high domestic risks. He notes imports, limited rail fencing, adobes, and a 19th century mix of old methods and U.S. machinery hindered by costs and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
New England
United States
William Henry Smith
Don Guillermo Henrique Ferreira
Ant
John James Tinker
Don Juan Santiago
William
Guillermo
Henry
Henrique
Charles
Carlos
Ned
Eduardo
Jim
Santiago
Peter
Pedro
Ricardo
Misa Mary Jones
John Smith
Cn Red
Maria Jones Y Ferreira
Juan Maria Ferreiro Y Jones
Senor Smith
China
Chile
Ferreiro
Don William Henry
Europe
Ireland
Seaver
Pepes
Alon
Dance of the Peons of Chile on the Estate Courtyard
A vivid depiction of a Chilean estate after milking, where men and women perform a two-person canca in a solemn, flirtatious courtship dance. The scene contrasts cheerful singing and stamping with grave, restrained movement, while a quirky sung refrain about love and sharp noses emerges. Nearby, milk carts on Wall Street reflect a milk folklore trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Nez Perces
Northwest
New York Times
Wall Street
Broad Street
Exchange Place
Tobacco Instead of Bread Says Doctor in St. Louis
Dr J H Carrier of Boxton argues a cigar can slow digestion and reduce meal frequency. He claims smoking three cigars daily lessens appetite and helps constipation, suggesting a 20 cent cigar could replace 75 cents worth of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Carrier
Boxton
St. Louis
Glob-Democrat
A Choice Bit of Beef From a Rare Cut Anesste
A butcher in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat describes a rare beef cut called anesste. Only about two pounds can be obtained from a whole carcass and butchers keep it for themselves. The steak is thin and best fried in lard, served piping hot and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Piruio
Jesson
Ioren Oo
Jesser
Ion
Bewt
Vince
Ita
Sion
Pring
Reeseme
Loewe
al Chen
Sp Eotmanner
Nke
Witistont
St. Louis
Tal mage sermon and ushers temper at Coney Island tabernacle
A report from Brooklyn describes Tal mage denouncing religious controversy from his new theater like church. Ushers rough with attendees at the door spark clashes as 20 000 linger outside and Coney Island Sunday amusements draw crowds, amid reflections on faith and modern media influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parkhurst
Talmage
Andover
David
Thinople
Brother Talmage Way
New Tabernacle
Carlyle
Brooklyn
Coney Island
New York
Law and Order Society
Prince Georges Big Cane a Mascot for the Prince of Greece
The article describes a giant walking stick made for Prince George of Greece. The enormous cane, likened to Golias’s staff, was carved near Poros and kept as a mascot despite family urging to abandon it. It accompanies him eastward and is said to presage honors on his return to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slavin
Sullivan
Queensberry
Nanetabon
Jonn
Corbett
Sullivanly
Chamson
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Hall and Fitzsimmons
Brother de Witt
Brother Talmage
Earth
Heaven
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert F. Lee
William T. Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
Potamie
Chickahoming
James
Tennessee
Bethlehem
George
Greece
Japan
Goliah
Poros
Prince George
Far East
Russia
Europe
Dresses of pure gold and silver gowns in Sumatra
A New York Sea correspondent recalls Sumatra natives wearing gold and silver dresses. Men and women treat elaborate metal garments as a principal occupation, with bracelets and gem necklaces. The account describes flowing gowns, arm ornaments, and tight waist and flounced skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
New York Sea
How to Counteract Impure Water Effects
Mr. L. M. Martin of the St. Louis Des Moines and Northern Railroad reports a severe cholera morbus after a trip South with impure water. He praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly beneficial and urges every household to have a bottle.
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Patrons of the National
Aime
Sullivans
Hall
Pitesinmons
Ocomands
Viet
Cme
Bseball
King
Baldwin
Mark Baldwin
Eith
Browning
Maol
Mirawber
Meace
Peterson
Pacific
Me- Lai
McLean
Hanlon
Gardaur
Teemer
O'Connor
Australia
Trickett
Tickett
America
Down Under
Green
Everson
McCracken
Slavin-Kilrain
T' Kei Tony
Jim Hall
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmoons
Brewster
Meyer-Bowen
Dunn
Kilrain
Hall-Finsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Bewen
Pringle
Rocky Mountain
Jesus
Guillermina
Juanita
Little John
Antonis
Maria
Isabel
Vacacow
Smith
Jesus Christo Vaca
Benedicta Rafaela
Jesus Maria Goyenechera
The
Ateal
Fasxit
Dance OF the Peons
Talmage’s Church
Bessie Bramble
Tabernacle
Circus
Mann
Greenwood
Gotham
Hercules
Para
Pad
Beatty
Pars
Friends of
Brazil
United States and
Brazil Steamship Company
American Steamship Company
Seguranca
Islands
Pernambuco
Rio
Parw
Unic
Ambrose
Sven
Postu
Segurasca
Pura
Finance
Shane
U. S&b M. Co
Amazonia
Amazon
Peru
Aunuseeees
Red Cross
Manoas
Amazonas
Oaks
Booth
Manaos
Paris
Ee Rentia
Manus
Parato New York
Valen Aizeagh Bortion
J. C. Kexney
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