Review of Week in National Capital
Special correspondence from Washington reports on Charles Emory Smith's influence in finance and politics, the Quay vacancy battle in the Senate, and the outlook for Philippine governance under Judge Taft. It notes Democratic opposition, southern decline, and the broader strain of national policy amid Puerto Rico and Nicaragua canal debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital
Quay
Congress
Taft
New
Philippine Commission
Thacun
Georgia
South
Senate
Allens
Pettlerews
Butlers
Tilkins
Clark
Puerto Rico
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Haire
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An 19th century style medical ad asserts catarrh cures require internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a regular prescription that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The piece touts testimonials and sales by J Chenery & Co Toledo Ohio and Mall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Scranton Eyes State League Bid For 1900s Ball Team
Persistent chatter in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre centers on forming a new State league ball club. Potential participants include Harrisburg Allentown Reading Lancaster Lebanon and possibly Trenton Paterson. A meeting in Wilkes-Barre is planned with local and regional representatives to map a circuit likely featuring these cities and perhaps a New Jersey entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
Allentown
Reading
Lancaster
Lebanon
New Jersey
Trenton
Paterson
Marty Swifta
Pennsylvania
Backus
Pievele
Baker
Worden
Brevelgoen
Ekalleys
Elks
West End Wheelmen's Club
Connolly
Boxing bouts mix humor and hype in Chicago card scene
Chicago promoter gears six round go between Young Griffe and Terry Mc Govern, with organizers deeming it a lighthearted affair. Separately Peter Maher hazards a forfeit to bind Sam Summerfield against Joe Choynski on February 16 in Chicago, a highly anticipated clash of power and reach. A grotesque mill awaits as Joe Choynski meets Ine Walenti, featuring contrasting styles and temperaments with Choynski's reach and Walcott's ferocious pace.
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Eorge Dawson
Chicago
Windy City
Young Griffe
Terry McGovern
Grifo
Peter Maher
Sam Summerfield
Joe Choynski
Choynski
Ine Walenti
Joseph
Walcott
London
Eyclone
Littl Darkey
Keenan to Step Down from League of American Wheelmen
Thomas J. Keenan announces he will not seek re election due to ill health and business pressures. Conway W. Sams of Baltimore and Mr Bedwell of New York are named as possible successors. Scranton cyclists await the season and the new hotel at the Speedway as the boulevard nears ready for cycling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Guay
Quay
Senate
Capitol
Chandler
Pang
Senater
Quas
Turley
Tennessee
Senator Turley
Dedwee
Wanamakes
Hanna
Allison
Alvich
Fikin
Nmresident
Stone
Thomas J. Keenan
League of American Wheelmen
Conway W. Sams
Baltimore
Mr. Bedwell
New York
Wheeling
the Speedway
Scranton
Longtime Baseball Fans Recall Epic Fourth of July Hit
A group of famed baseball enthusiasts recalls memorable plays and mighty hits from their day. Crank No. 1 recounts the longest hit he ever saw, describing a landmark moment from a Fourth of July game.
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Crank
Long ago baseball feats and a death in Scranton
A nostalgic narration recalls famous home runs from Hazleton, Philadelphia, Chicago and Scranton, with anecdotes about Ed Delehanty, Bill Lange, Bad Bill Ragan and Jimmy Ryan. The piece notes the death of John Taylor, a former pitcher beloved in Philadelphia and Cincinnati. It also covers Claude Ritchey joining Louisville, and reports on the American Association’s uncertain launch with comments from Adrian Anson and Harry Quinn about backing and potential presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Sebaiton
Bill Massey
Delehanty
Phillies
Maide
Chicago
Del
Adonis Terry
Bill Lange
Scranton
Syracuse
Bill Ragan
Saline
Jimmy Ryan
Staten Island
Europe
John Taylor
Happy Jack
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Knights of the Diamond
Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Claude Ritchey
Louisville
Ritchey
Buffalo
American Association
Adrian Anson
Chicago Times-Herald
National League
McGraw
Harry Quinn
Milwaukee
Heaven
Times-Herald
Knights of Malta Election and Fraternal News
The report notes Sir Bamuel S Messinger of St Poetera dies and is buried at Forks Church. He was father to Grand Trustee Sir Charles S Messinger of Samuel S Messinger & Co a manufacturer group with national reach. The piece covers upcoming election for officers and the planned formation of a third commandery in Wilkes Barre with large votes anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamuel
Messinger
St. Poetera
Totemy
Pia
Med
Forks Church
Theehised
Charles
Samuel S. Messinger
Reqing
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Charles Emory Smith
New Friends
the Tribune
Washington, D. C
America
Republic
Tts
Charles Mmory Smith
Mr. Smith
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Congreso
Smith
Nathan
Thi Quay
West
Missouri
Morgan
Alabama
Chadrin
Tillman
South Carolina
Ohio
Aguinaldo
Washington
Pettherew
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Philippines
Judge Taft
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Jonas Long's
Eugene P. Peyser Collar Co
Glens Falls
N. Y
Arlington
Jonas Lones
the World of Sport
Bowling Matters
Thcycle Club
Elka
Backus CLV
CLUA
W. FE. W
B. C
B. B.C
B.C
Elks Alleys
W. EK
W. EE
West End Wheelmen Club
Allews
Alleve
W. BK
Wallers
Boston
Detect
St. Louis
Providence
Loulaville
Association
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Mineesta Peeattrue Wee Norte
Acqu
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Blegel Cooper's
York
Jonaway
Albert
Knights OF Malta
John Knox Commandery
Wisree
Miuny
Miny
Dhoey Fox
Starsaparilla
Many 4
Hood
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