Pittsburg Directors Under Fire In Local Baseball Debacle
A critical review rails at Pittsburg baseball directors for mismanagement and instability hindering the team. It cites reactions to advance money, New York Boston investigations, and calls for firm leadership to revive local baseball. It also covers amateur athletics, sprinting issues, football, rugby, and pugilism notes including Sullivan in Australia Maher and upcoming bouts.
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Pittsburg
Pittsbore
Tom
Sroom
Douet
Sheedhorss
Gore
Pecuiar
New York Investigaton
New York
Boston
Hart
Chicago
Etallond
Ely
Adanee
A Classical Education and a Paralyzed Patient
Philadelphia Record describes a hospital patient with paralysis who, as a Latin scholar who enjoyed liquor, repeatedly asked for a cocktail each morning. The doctors refused, turning his request into a running joke until he produced a written prescription for his physicians.
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Philadelphia
Paris Bathhouses and Civic Health Movement
Paris emphasizes public baths as essential to health and hygiene. The essay notes the Seine’s historic use as a bath, cites evolving rules from 1716, and argues cities with rivers should provide easy bathing access for citizens. It contrasts Paris with earlier river towns and urges practical baths.
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Paris
The Cost of a Swim in Paris Baths in 19th Century Life
The article describes affordable public baths along the Seine with prices for men and women, lessons by swimming masters, and tips on renting towels. It highlights the Vigier baths as a historic warm bath, noting private operation under government supervision and the social customs surrounding tips.
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Paris
Seine
Oor
Poitevin
Monsieur
Garcon
Vigier
Paris River Bathhouses of the Seine in Earlier Times
The article describes simple river bathhouses along the Seine with canvass coverings and wooden frames, offering 3 cent baths and 1 cent towels. It notes regulation by the Police Prefect, seasonal cold baths May 1 to Sept 15, and separate facilities for men and women with dress codes, reflecting evolving Parisian bathing culture.
Bath House Entrance with Flowered Facade and River Bridge
Inside a bath house description notes flower covered ends and large signs for cold baths for men and women, plus Bains de Fleurs as an attraction and warm baths. A stone staircase leads down to the river while a light bridge with vine garlands crosses to the boat. The concierge greets visitors at the office window. Opposite is a linen room.
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Gox
Balmaceda
Republic
Diez Y Ocho Chico
Chile
Concepcion
Alameda Lombardy
Alameda
Paraguay
Paris Seine bathhouses and dog washing along the river
A vivid survey describes bathhouses near the Seine with private rooms and regulated sulphur baths. It notes a dog washing trade near Pont de la Concorde, including a licensed dog barber and bath service charging 2 to 6 francs, with a Newfoundland and a small dog showcased as examples.
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Jong
Siong
Balgnolyn
Seine
Pont de la Concorde
Dig
Monsieur
Marie
Hors
Ina M. Tamwelt
Right of One American Citizen to British Armorial Bearings
One American citizen holds the right to British armorial bearings John Contee Fairfax M D eleventh Lord Fairfax of Cameron a Scotch peer without a seat in Parliament resides Northampton ladensburg Prince George county Md born Vaucluse Far county Va September 13 1830 succeeded his brother the tenth Baron April 4 1869 married October 8 1857 Mary daughter of Colonel Edmund Kirby USA and has two sons and five daughters all unmarried
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New York Advertiser
John Contee Fairfax
Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Thisentleman
Northampton
Ladensburg
Prince George County
Vaucluse
Far County
Mary
Duchess of Fife Seen in Brighton With Baby
The Duchess of Fife and her baby were spotted in the streets of Brighton, drawing attention from Anglophiles. Lady Victoria Duff accompanied by armed guards was observed during a public appearance, creating buzz about the royal party.
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Duchess of Fife
Brighton
Victoria Duff
Fall of Balmaceda and Chilean Diez y Ocho celebration
Correspondence from Concepcion reports Balmaceda’s fall and a three day Chilean Diez y ocho fete driven by patriotism and mob violence. The piece contrasts rebel gains, British capital interests, and American indifference with vivid notes on public ceremonies, homes lit, street flags, and festive meals amid wartime turmoil.
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Chile
Balmaceda
United States
Cate
Russian bear traps use wood and rocks to injure bears
The article describes backwoodsman hunting methods with a ten foot chain and wooden billet as a running noose to entangle bears. A second snare uses a rock or log above a honey tree door to strike bears when they push aside the obstacle, risking fatal blows.
Love of Literature In the Branch That Prepares for Life
A columnist argues literature enriches intellect and emotion more than other branches. It urges teaching in public schools and homes through reading, history ties, and author stories, noting benefits to memory, imagination, and practical life.
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Pipil
Sean
Tama
Farotly
Goldsmith
Cowper
Burns
Johnson
Milton
Dike
Halleck
Bryant
Whittier
Holmes
Cooper
Taylor
United States
More Effective Than Beauty and a Hill Seat Story
A girl on the hill wins a seat in a crowded car by brains and practical shoes. She hangs to a strap in front of a man, and each lurch sends him tumbling to the platform while swearing.
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Paul Globe
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Thireet
Allerton
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Direct
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Serveno
Allegheny Athletic Association
East End
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Sullivan
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Billy Madden
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America
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England
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Peter Jackson
London
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Jack McAuliffe
Overton
Gibbons
McAuliffe
Jimmy Carroll
Billy Meyer
New Orleans
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Fannie B. Ward
Globe
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Ney
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