Port Rico Enacts Coffee Taxes Aimed at Home Shops
San Juan and Arecibo join Mayaguez in a 5 cent per pound tax on foreign grown coffee to protect local industry. Reports detail illicit rum and tobacco trade, enforcement, and protests against US authorities and garrison troops. A New York San Juan money transfer scheme fields into local finance as plans emerge for fruit and nursery ventures across the island.
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Porto Rico
Arecibo
Mayaguez
Internal Revenue
Jose Vicente
Julio Castro
Cabo Rojo
United States
New York
Mnor Hunt
Washington
Landis
Portoco
Jewelry theft ends with arrest after diamonds found
In Detroit a thief entered Horace Sterek's jewelry store and stole four diamonds valued at about $4.40 before fleeing. He was arrested nearby as four diamonds were recovered. The suspect gave a name and claimed an alias, with unclear further details from the report.
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Detroit
Michane
Horace Sterek
New York Beats Boston in Eleventh Inning Runfest
In a tight American League tilt Boston falls 3 to 2 as Willis falters in the eleventh. Taylor was sharp for New York while Tenney Demont and Murphy contributed key hits. crowd attendance noted amid rowdy scenes in Baltimore.
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Willis
Lowe
Taylor
RALO
A.E. N.Y. R.hlo
A.E
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Davia
Meliride
Cooley
Setbach
Hamilt'n
Murphy
Talis
Bowr'm
Ganzel
Warner
Nichola
Renton Oaeesee
New York
Wills
Demont
Cam Willis
Boston Dominates Milwaukeen In Quick Grounded Exhibition
Boston used swift play to whitewash Milwaukeen in a local venue, posting a lopsided score with a large run total. The doubleheader summary lists RHE tallies and note of Battery pairings for Philadelphia and Cleveland, plus scattered regional scores and game notes from Toledo Fort Wayne and other stops.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Not Down on Programme at Revere Track
At Revere track Boston two events drew attention the Stinson match won by Stinson and a race against constables attempting to serve papers for breach of contract. Stinson raced with a flying start then was seized after. Michael dominated the 25 mile event finishing six and an eighth laps ahead in 38 42 5. Eddie Smith set a world amateur one mile record at Salt Palace in 1 57 5, while Clem and Charles Turville set a new ten mile world distance record in 14 23 4 5. In Baltimore Iver Lawson won the half race for professionals with four points, Kramer two, Kimble and Freeman one each. Tom Cooper won the one mile professional handicap. Major Taylor was absent due to injuries.
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Revere Track
Michael Stinson
Stinson
Worcester
Michael
Salt Lake
Utah
Eddie Smith
Salt Palace
F. J. Hoffman
Butte
Mont
Clem
Charles Turville
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Coliseum
Iver Lawson
F. L. Kramer
Oliver
Kimble
H. B. Freeman
Tom Cooper
Taylor
Timely hitting powers Brooklyn doubleheader win
Brooklyn swept two games over Philadelphia as Metjuire suffered a finger injury from a pitched ball and Farrell substituted in the first game. Second game saw Brooklyn prevail as Farrell again on the mound. Pittsburg scored heavily aided by St. Louis errors in a later NL game. Detroits victory over Baltimore highlighted erratic umpiring by Connolly.
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Brooklyn
Metjuire
Farrell
Lm Brooklyn
Donovan
McGuire
Townsend
McFarland
Tivo
Law
Hughes
Donohue
Dougine
ST. Louis
Pittsburg
Wicker
Murphy
Readville Trotters Race in Soggy Track Conditions
Audubon Boy win in 2:24 class at Readville Norfolk stake ahead of Shadow Chimes with E F Geers of Louisville driving the favorite. Toggles captures 2:10 class trot in a walkover as officials fine Scott Hudson for disorderly conduct amid a crowded program.
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Shadow Chimes
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Hudson
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Easter
B. Yar Meenry
Oneonta
Consolation Race at Saratoga and Other Race Day Results
The era of Delmar plans remains unchanged. At Saratoga a consolation race featured Roe Hampton beating Imp by six lengths in the mile and a sixteenth. Across cities Hawthorne, Kinloch Park, Windsor, and Delmar posted winners including Muresca, The Four Hundred, Northumberia, and Myn heer with various odds.
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Vuleain
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Educate
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Judge accuses Arbuckles of trying to bribe judge in coffee case
Toledo Aug 20 sensational developments in the case in which State Pure Food Commissioner Blackburn secured a guilty verdict against A D White for selling Arbuckles coffee. Judge Meek refused to docket the case for appeal until Walter Brown appeared. The judge charged Arbuckles attorneys with sending three men offering 1000 to influence the jury. Arbuckles attorney Clarence Brown confirmed an offer but denied it's authority and said they did not take action. The case faces probable investigation with Woolsons named as backers of the prosecution.
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Will Be Harmonious Potter and Harris to Be Nominees
Harrisburg wire reports that the Republican State convention in Harrisburg Opera House will nominate Judge William Potter of Pittsburgh for supreme court judge and State Representative Frank G. Harris of Clearfield for state treasurer. No other candidates are expected. The convention likely to act by acclamation with a brief, peaceful session. Gen. Frank Reeder of Easton to be re-elected state committee chairman. Senators Quay and Penrose will not attend while on vacation.
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Harrisburg Opera House
William Potter
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Supreme Court
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Clearfield
McKinley
Guv. Stone
United States
Quay
Penrose
Frank Reeder
Easton
State Committee
Opening Rockport fair draws crowds with two races
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Rockport Indiana dated August 9 reports a well attended opening day at the Rockport fair. Only two races were run but entries were numerous. In the three minute trot Fritz won with Redwood second and Skipper Tom third, best time 2 41. In the free for all run two and three at four and a half furlongs B Reed placed first, Lackman second, incidental third, best time 1 01.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rockport
Ind
Rockport Fair
Fritz
Redwood
Skipper Tom
B. Reed
Lackman
Racing Men Arrested at Delmar Track in Bond Flip
Louis Mo Aug 20 Thirty three warrants issued against Delmar race track officials and bookmakers for maintaining a common gambling house. Named defendants include President Samuel W Adler Secretary Joe Martin Judge P A Brady Starter A B Dade clerk John Hachmeister and stockholders C A Tilles Louis A Celle. Officials posted bond with Judge Clark after races and pledged future appearance.
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Delmar Race Track
Eggers
John Moynihan
Samuel W. Adler
Joe Martin
P. A. Brady
A. B. Dade
John Hachmeister
Adler
C. A. Tilles
Louis Celia
Clark
Court of Criminal Correction
Bey Hance Ala Atk
Bebe Boetes
Glenview Pro Wins Western Golf Title at Midlothian
Lawrence Auchterinie, the Glenview professional, won the Western golf championship at Midlothian Country Club. He completed 36 holes in 160 strokes to clinch the title.
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Midlothian, UL
Lawrence Auchterionie
Glenview
Midlothian Country Club
Virginia Republicans Meet in Roanoke Convention
Roanoke hosts the Republican State convention with delegates from across Virginia. Col J Hampton Hoge of Roanoke is likely a gubernatorial nominee while L L Lewis declines. A P Gillespie of Tazewell may be lieutenant governor and Lawrence Greener of Norfolk attorney general. seating of negros is expected to be limited. Des Moines Dems meet tomorrow for governor and other offices with Cato Selis and W W Dodge withdrawing from the governor race and few clear candidates remaining.
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J. Hampton Hoge
L. L. Lewis
Thomas L. Rosser
Charlottesville
Hoge
Thomas L. Moore
Montgomery
A. P. Gillespie
Tazewell
Lawrence Greener
Norfolk
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Cato Selis
Vinton
W. W. Dodge
Burlington
H. J. Stiger
Toledo
T. J. Phillips
Ottumwa
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Consent of the governed fades in southern states campaign ethics
The Chattanooga Times criticizes the removal of consent as a campaign slogan and notes Alabama Virginia and Maryland shifting to the grandfather clause. It condemns widespread political buncombe and hypocrisy while observing that voters approve party backing despite recognizing the deceit.
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Chattanooga Times Dem
Alabama
Virginia
Maryland
Buncombe
Giles's History of Chinese Literature
A collection notes quotes about dealing with faults and humility including lines about gentleness toward others and self awareness. It presents aphorisms on knowledge, gender insight, and the dangers of power with a moral emphasis.
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Giles
Third party meeting in St Joseph ends in row
In St Joseph the executive committee of a new third party clashed over charges of disloyalty against chairman J H Cook of Carthage. Secretay Kowalek and committee member Ball of St Louis demanded Cook resign, but Cook ousted them and the accusers withdrew. No agreement reached on future actions as convention set for Sept 14 in Kansas.
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J. H. Cook
Carthage
F.S. Kowalek
J. M. Ball
St. Louis
Cook
Kanass
Death of Senor Vicuna Chilean Minister in Washington
The State Department reports the death of Senor Don Carlos Maria Vicuna, Chilean minister to the United States and Pan American Exposition commissioner, in Buffalo after pneumonia followed a cold. He served since 1870 in various Chilean diplomatic posts and was respected for his charm and ability. Minister Vicuna’s death prompts official mourning and a floral tribute from the department.
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State Department
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Don Carlos Maria Vicuna
Chile
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Senor Vicuna
Gana
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Vicuna
Paris
Uruguay
Paraguay
Navy surgeon Dr. Thomas J. Turner dies at Mackinac
Dr. Thomas J. Turner health officer of Coldwater Michigan died in Mackinac. He joined the navy in 1883 and served as fleet surgeon on Admiral Farragut s Hartford at Mobile Bay. He later was medical director of the U S Navy and retired in 1902.
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Thomas J. Turner
Coldwater
Navy
Farragut
Hartford
Mobile Bay
United States Navy
Widely known correspondent Nettie Sanford Chapin dies at 76
MARSHALLTOWN I A Aug 20 Mrs Nettie Sanford Chapin a Washington newspaper correspondent and longtime figure in Iowa W B C and W C T U circles has died at age seventy six.
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Nettie Sanford Chapin
Washington
Iowa
W. BR. Co
Business with Germany figures show sharp trade growth
W G Nicholas reports in the New York Telegraph that US German trade has surged, with imports from Germany rising from 27.4 million in 1870 to 19 million in 191, and US exports to Germany up from 42 million in 1879 to 11 million in 191, highlighting near 300 percent and 400 percent increases, respectively, across the decade. The piece notes major export growth in wheat, flour, machinery, and other goods, and major import gains in coal tar dyes, chemicals, and earthen wares, amid broader tensions over foreign coalitions. It also mentions an upcoming plan for reorganizing the Seventh National Bank, with the Heaths described as reluctant creditors.
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W. G. Nicholas
New York
Germany
United States
Seventh National Bank
Very Superstitious Tales From Detroit Dinner Table
Detroit Free Press recounts a domestic superstition tale where Brown explains his wife’s beliefs. A black cat omen prompts backward name recitations and salt throwing over the shoulder to avert doom, but the act misfires, revealing the comic futility of superstition in daily life.
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Detroit Free Press
Brown
Doubtful Honors in Virginia Democratic Convention
The Virginia Democratic convention awarded Col. William J. Bryan a niche in the Hall of Fame with Jefferson and Jackson, remarking on his burial as a fate of those who are deemed unpopular. The prose reflects a satirical or critical tone toward the convention and its praise.
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Nebraska State Journal
William J. Bryan
Barksdale
Virginia
Jefferson
Jackson
Baby’s Teething Aid and Skin Soap Ad Blast
Used over fifty years by mothers for teething relief and general fussiness. Claims soothing gums and wind colic, cures bowel discomfort, best remedy for charr. For sale by druggists. ask for Mra vinsion’s syrup doses, 2½ cents a bottle. Also Glenn’s Sulphur Soap for skin issues. Hill’s Hair and Whisker Dye in black.
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