Coroner’s verdict in Minnie Mitchell case. further action urged
The coroner’s jury found no new substantial evidence about Minnie Mitchell’s death and left future inquiry to the September grand jury. State Attorney Pare plans to press charges against Thompson and Counselman, with more concrete results expected from the SS in the Annie Bartholin murder case, while William Bartholin remains a suspect. A reported capture in San Francisco proved false.
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Minnie Mitchell
Pare
Thompson
Anniertholin
Oscar Thompson
Counselman
Claffey
William Bartholin
William Barthelin
San Francisco
Barthelin
New British Academy charter formed with 49 fellows
King Edward grants a charter dated August 8 creating the new British academy to promote historical philosophical and philological studies. Forty nine fellows named include Lord Rosebery Prime Minister Balfour Lord Dillon James Bryce William Lecky John Morley Sir Frederick Pollock Leslie Stephen and Herbert Spencer Cambridge and Oxford representatives appear among charter members. The academy will be called fellows not immortals and it sparks comparison with the French academy.
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London
Edward
British Academy
Academy
Lord Rosebery
Balfour
Lord Dillon
Society of Antiquaries
Lord Reay
Royal Asiatic Society
James Bryce
William E. H. Lecky
John Morley
Sir Frederick Pollock
Leslie Stephen
Cetan
Order of Merit
Ing Rt
French Academy
Cambridge
Oxford
Herbert Spencer
Obituary: Joseph Shirk Pioneer Inventor of Grain Cradle
Lancaster Pa August 2 Joseph Shirk aged 83 of East Earl township died at home. A noted inventor and surveyor he built a grain cradle and in the early thirties produced a revolver with a revolving chamber claimed to be shown to Colt, influencing early firearm development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Joseph Shirk
Earl Township
Shirk
Colt
Colt Company
Death of Jacob Spawr Noted Illinois Pioneer
BLOOMINGTON ILL Aug Jacob Spawr prominent central Illinois resident died at his Lexington home aged 1010 years He had lived in the area since 1826 after coming with early settlers from Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Jacob Spawr
Illinois
Lexington
This County
Westmoreland County
Pennsyl
Storehouse of Curiosities at McCloud Cave Discovery
Berkeley Aug 3 The University of California geology team reports important finds in limestone caves along McCloud river Shasta county led by Prof John C Merriam and student Eustice Furlong The lead paleontologist believes a new flasure cave reveals layers that unfold earth history spanning thousands of years and promising a vast storehouse of geological curiosities.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California Geological Department
McCloud River
Shasta County
John C. Merriam
Eustice Furlong
Merriam
Jong
Direct Hal Wins Elwood Lebanon Edinburg Races
Greenline the Fleet Indiana Horse won the first heat with a bold challenge, then narrowly lost the second heat in a thrilling finish that roused spectators. Direct Hal captured the third heat in 2:06, delivering another strong performance in the Elwood Lebanon and Edinburg race series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenline
Elwood
Lebanon
Edinburg
Weather and Harness Racing Notes From Aug Hiights
The forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair weather in Indiana and Illinois in the north with showers in the south, and fair conditions in Ohio with fresh northwest winds. Reports from Readville, Massachusetts detail the Grand Circuit card, where Direct Hal set a new Norfolk stake pace record in the 2:06% heat and won the 2:24 class pace with Greenline finishing closely. The day included multiple races and notable performances, including Prince of Orange and Suster securing wins in their respective trots.
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Sertion
Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
Movements of Steamers Across Atlantic Ports
Movements show arrivals and departures on August 2 and 3. Commodore Commonwealth arrives from Boston for Liverpool, Furnessia from New York and Norwegian from Boston reach Glasgow, Patricia and Oceanic from Liverpool reach New York, Western Land sails from Liverpool to Philadelphia via Queenstown, St Paul arrives at Southampton from New York, and Mesaba appears in London.
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Queenstown
Commonwealth
Boston
Liverpool
Glasgow
Furnessua
New York
Patricia
Hamburg
Oceanic
Westernland
Philadelphia
Southampton
St. Paul
Antwerp
Sch Heisker Ionne
Sawitzer
London
DOM
Mesaba
Laxative Bromo-Quinins Box Labels Mention Kw. W. Grove
The advertisement directs that the name Kw. W. Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinins Tablets, the well known Cold and Grip Cure. This branding note emphasizes authenticity and standard labeling for the product.
Runners and Races Mark Start of Citizens' Trotting Meets
In Edinburg Indiana three days of Citizens' Trotting Association races opened with a large crowd. An Anak horse owned by Frank Hill won the 2:24 trot. Money Maker owned by Munden finished second. Katherine owned by Dr. Hanks won two heats of the 2:15 pace for $200. The Abbot and Boralma race at Hartford was cancelled due to lame horses. $10.40 forfeit returned. A trotting event was added for Sept 18 with a 2:20 trot and $500 purse.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Boone County Fair
Weber
Sun Lock
Q. H
Mary Enterprise
Lagazell
Nellie Newmont
Minnie Johnson
Robert Mack
Winnie A
Fernland
Misa Regent
Mine B
Blue Bonnet
Florence
Helena
Irene Moore
Hest
Bessie Hal
Tom Hal
Geers
Greenline
B. g.Saunders
Teruimin
B. g.Hudson
Fuzzy
B. H
Hyde
Greer
B. Deacon
Ro. G
Riley
Hussey
Susie J
Ro. m. Jayhawer
Norwood
Titer
Es Metallas
Blk. H
Spear
Tikes
B. g.Golee
R. m
Benyon
eCarth Prince Lavalard
G. H
Bass
Col. Cochran
Wauban
G. G
Saunders
Um Hiorder
Br. H
Lydiard
Glory
Gen. Johnson
Blk. G
James di
Ion Bi Gee
Prince of Orange
B. G
Prince of
India
Cuyler
Erwin
Millard Sanders
Merrifield
Ilih Ben Hal
Turner
Alla’ Ve
McDonald
Kalevala
B. m
Young
Ralph Wick
Belle Curry
Ch. m
Tozier
Baron Bell
Hudson
Eulah Mac
Bik. m
Snow
Effie G.y
Demarest
Mall Fry
Foote
Cinctunati
Concordia
Uss
Denver
Des Moines
Smith
Ark
Grand Haven
Mic
Grand Junction
Col Mont Helena
Livren
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Mary Lander
Wyo
Arka
Utah
Orvans
Neabeille
New York City
Tean
Platte
Palestine
Tex
Assin
Lake City
Paul
Mines
Ringfield
Sortnafield
Vietsburg
Miss
Ashington
D. C
Edinburg
Citizens’ Trotting Association
Anak
Frank Hill
Frank McKinney
Howard Graham
Boston
Aus
Hartford
Conn
E. E. Smathers
John J. Scannel
Charles C. Clapp
Thomas W. Lawson
Boralma
Grey Friar Wins Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga
Grey Friar at 12 to 1 wins the Grand Union Hotel stakes at Saratoga from Judith Campbell with White Chapel third. Ten two-year-olds started. value of the race $7.00 to owner Frank R. Hitchcock. Other notes include Inspector Stevens winning the steeplechase and Daly beating the rival as a 5 to 1 winner.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Grey Friar
Judith Campbell
White Chapel
Rigo Don
Frank R. Hitchcock
Inspector Stevens
Daly
Belle of Lexington
Wealth
Slipthrift
Ella Snyder
Mary McCafferty
Rossignol
Mosketo
Pollock
Greg Friar
McChesney Wins Muddy Hawthorne Race Narrowly
At Hawthorne Chicago McChesney edged Nellie Waddell by a length after a chaotic start with all six starters unsettled. Buchanan rode McChesney, pressing early, then pulling clear at the stretch to claim the victory amid strong competition and mixed betting on the card.
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Chicago
McChesney
Hawthorne
Nellie Waddell
Buchanan
Neilie Waddell
Alline Abbott
Pericles
Brulare
Little Elkin
Edinborough and others win at Highland Park racing card
In Detroit on August 2 Edinborough led a list of winners at Highland Park with four favorites winning. Final order included Luigart Rover The Way Edinborough John J Regan and Rice with odds ranging from 2 to 1 to 6 to 1.
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ST. Louis
Bab
Schwalbe
Kinloch Park
Barney Schiber
Brown Well
Master Miner
Chorus Boy
Welcome Light
Detroit
Mich
Edinborough
Highland Park
Luigart
Rover
the Way
John J. Regan
Rice
Secretary Wilson Eyes Reclaiming Northern Timber Lands
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson touring Northern Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota to assess denuded tracts. He predicts desolation will yield to farming with Agricultural Department aid and vows to encourage settlement and cultivation and assist prospective settlers.
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Chicago
James Wilson
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Fifth ad vision officers named by railway postal clerks
Cincinnati Aug 2 The fifth ad vision of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks elected officers. President M L Rinehart of Indianapolis. vice president M L Moore of Memphis. secretary and treasurer 4 7 Boman of Columbus Ohio. Delegates to Buffalo convention Sept 16 include Timothy Miller Indianapolis BE T Helpp Louisville Frank Holmes Toledo F E Compt Columbus and 8 W Paris Fulton Ky.
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Cincinnati
National Association of Railway Postal Clerks
M. L. Rinehart
Indianapolis
M. L. Moore
Memphis
Boman
Columbus
Buffalo
Timothy Miller
BE. T. Helpp
Louisville
Frank Holmes
Toledo
F. E. Compt
W. Paris
Fulton
Judge rules Lamb not admitted to bar in U S Court
Judge Lacombe ruled that George Alford Lamb was not a member of the bar practicing in the United States and that contempt proceedings against him in the Peter Power suit should be dropped. Lamb had been ordered to show cause why he should not be punished for failing to produce Power before a referee for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lacombe
United States
George Alford Lamb
Peter Power
Lamb
Hemphill Will Leaves Estate To Charity Family
Col William A Hemphill who ruled Sunday died leaving an estate about 50000 to 100000 in life insurance and real estate stocks and bonds. His will provides about 150 to charitable institutions and substantial support for his mother three sisters widow six children and a grandchild.
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Atlanta
William A. Hemphill
Colonel Hemphill
Hoosiers Defeat Millers in Clean Indianapolis Win
Indianapolis Hoosiers shut out Minneapolis Millers in Indianapolis, 5 to 3, reinforcing a spotless home record. Killen allowed no runner to reach first until the seventh inning, with strong hitting from Kihm Matthews and Hoghever. Final lines show Killen 2 strikeouts, Newlin 1, attendance 540.
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Killen
Indianapolis
A.B
E. Hoegrlever
Fox
Coulter
Grim
O'Brien
Kihm
Ory - Kuhns
Matthews
Minneapolis
R. i Lynch
O Quillin
Wilmot
Werden
Yeager
Grant
Cooley
Newlin
Toledo Bats Down Milwaukee in Doubleheader Thriller
Toledo defeats Milwaukee in a doubleheader featuring heavy offense. In the first game Toledo outhit Milwaukee 16 to 7 with key doubles by Burns Kleinow and Graffius and a Clingman home run. The second game showcases another offensive burst as Toledo surpasses Milwaukee again with timely hitting and run production, led by Meaney and Graffius, sealing the doubleheader.
Double header split as Columbus and Kansas City tie
Columbus and Kansas City split a two game set in a rain interrupted double header. Bailey held Kansas City to three hits in game one as Columbus won 3 to 0. Gibson outpitched McMackin in the second game, which was halted to let Kansas City catch a train. details include stolen bases by Turner and Knoll, and a Turner three base hit for Kansas City. Umpire Flick officiated both games. Columbus will host Toledo next week while Louisville heads toward Labor Day games.
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Columbus
Kansas City
Bailey
Gibson
McMackin
Columet
Kan. C. Ae
Belden
Beville
East Ct
Nance
Turner
Grady
Myers
Lewee
Knoll
Theil
Hooke
Smith
Fox
Levee
McDonald
Flick
FLH
O.arigian
R.h.o.ae
Hart
Rothfuss
Oo Belden
Nange
MecMackin
Louisville
St. Pauli
Louis
R.hlo.a.e. St. Paul
R.H.C.A.E
Kerwin
Geter
Bonner
Shannon
Ganzel
H’gins
Flournoy
Kelley
Clymer
Pierce
A O'Dwell
Mean
Schaub
Miller
D’herty
Tilford
St. Paul
O'Dwell
Geler
Marean
Schriver
Cheech
Chech
Haskell
Cresceus Set For Trial At Fair Grounds Track Today
Cresceus the world champion trotter is slated to start at the fair grounds track about 4 PM for a record trial aiming to beat March 2 024. George H Ketcham will drive the horse four miles earlier to warm up and condition the animal. The track is in good shape and Cresceus is described as having a long regular stride. A 2:15 pace with Ravenna Wilkes Jack Pointer and Dan R is on the card, followed by a 2:30 trot. Separately Secretary Bogardus calls a meeting of Indianapolis Bowling League directors for Saturday at 1 30 PM at the Marion Club to plan an earlier season and help form new leagues in light of the February national tournament.
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Cresceus
Fair Grounds
George H. Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham
Bogardus
Indianapolis Bowling League
Marion Club
General Jacob Smith Ill After Philippine Service
The Minneapolis Tribune notes General Jacob Smith’s serious illness, likely caused by his hard Philippines service and the blow of reprimand and dismissal from the President on his return home. It argues sympathy for an elderly veteran who has served the country and earned praise elsewhere, contrasting with the President’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Jacob Smith
Philippines
Guerin
Kitchener
Babahoyo Town Destroyed By Fire In Ecuador
Fire yesterday wrecked Babahoyo city capital of Los Rios province, burning much Guayaquil bound merchandise in transit. Babahoyo, also called Modegas, lies seventy miles from Guayaquil on the Guayas river, and has about 2,000 residents.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Babahoyo
Los Rios
Modegas
Guayas
Drownings at Conneaut Lake claim Dr McDowell and daughter
In Franklin Pennsylvania Dr Glenn B McDowell and his twelve year old daughter Laura drowned at Conneaut Lake. Returning from a skiff race the family skiff was struck within about 30 yards from shore by the small steamer Iroquois.
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Franklin, Pa
Glenn
McDowell
Laura
Conneaut Lake
Iroquois
Cincinnati Wins Two as Batting Streak Rolls On
Cincinnati cements a batting streak with Newton and Hughes dominating in both ends of a doubleheader. Phillips shines in the opener while Poole struggles in relief. St Louis and Boston split a twin bill with Currie and Pittinger keying the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Boston
Pittinger
Yerkes
Currie
Chicago Nabs Sixth Straight Loss in Dropped Plays
The locals lost their sixth straight today on costly errors and inability to hit Frazer with men on base. Four double plays and Lowe's fielding featured an otherwise uninteresting game. Attendance 1,200. Chicago 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Philadelphia 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2. Batteries Lundgren and Kling Frazer and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frazer
Lowe
Philadelphia
Lundgren
Kling
Douglas
Baltimore Triumphs In Late Rally Over Detroit
Baltimore defeats Detroit 9 to 6 after rallying four runs in the ninth. Wiltse faltered in the frame, allowing Detroit to close the gap, but Baltimore steadied for the win. Attendance 1,145. Yeager and McAllister paired in the battery for Baltimore. Wiltse and Robinson for Detroit.
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Detroit
Baltimore
Wiltse
Robinson
Yeager
McAllister
Chicago Beats Washington In Uneven Cooney Game
Chicago defeated Washington 61 to 9 in a day game. Carrick pitched for Chicago and Callahan faced Patterson for Washington as 2,344 fans watched. Washington could not hit Patterson while Carrick and Clarke held.
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Washington
Chicago
Carrick
Callahan
Patterson
Rhe
Carrick and Clarke
McFarland
Baseball scores from multiple games across cities
Boston held Cleveland to nine runs while hitters struggled for hits. Moore managed scattered Boston baserunners as Bradley and Lachance excelled. Other reports include Rock Island vs Bloomington and Davenport vs Terre Haute games with varied innings and key battery pairings. Muncie fell to Piqua in a regional matchup.
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Boston
Sparks
Cleveland
Moore
Bradley
Lachance
Oe Ee
Warner
O Connor Suspended as Fight Over Player Rights Rages
Pittsburg club president Barney Dreyfuss says the American League uses dirty tactics to pressure players. He details suspending catcher Jack O Connor for contractual violations amid claims of a plot by Somers and Johnson to poach Pittsburg talent and undermine the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Jack” O'Connor
Charlies W. Somers
American League
Ban Johnson
Somers
Johnson
Lincoln Hotel
J. A. Henham
Saginaw
Mich
O'Connor
Benham
Cleveland
Newport Tennis Tourney Opens With Dull First Round
Newport Aug 20 Twenty one matches staged on the Casino courts of the national lawn tennis championship. Most results were straight sets and the Doherty Hobart match drew little crowd as Hobart lagged behind the English champion. Tomorrow should bring more interest with Doherty up against Ward and Davis in doubles.
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Newport
R. L
H. L. Doherty
All England
Clarence Hobart
Hobart
Ward
Davis
H. I. Doherty
Artificer Preston B Savage Leads Army Infantry Shooters
CHICAGO Aug 3 Artificer Preston B Savage of Company B Eighteenth Infantry scored 49 of 60 points to lead the Fort Sheridan army infantry competition after the third day. 1st Sgt Archie Dueberry and Private Frank Walk share second place with 471 points each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Preston B. Savage
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Sheriday
Serget
Archie Dueberry
Twenty-second Infantry
Frank Walk
Twentieth Infantry
Ted
Root heads to Chicago with forfeit to back Gardner rematch
Salt Lake, Aug 9 Jack Root left for Chicago tonight after posting a cash forfeit of 2500 to back a return match with Gardner for the middleweight title. The bout is to carry a side bet of 1000 if the Gardner camp elects it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Jack Root
Chicago
Root
Gardner
California`s Cal Hawkins Draws Montana`s Jerry McCarthy
In Butte Montana last night Cal Hawkins from California fought Jerry McCarthy of Montana to a ten round draw. Hawkins showed sharp tactics but could not land against McCarthy. Both fighters escaped hard punishment in a cautious matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Cal Hawkins
California
Jerry McCarthy
Montana
Hawkins
Queen of the Alps Cattle Battle Described in Switzerland
Geneva report notes an annual spectacle near Arolla Canton Valais where cows compete to crown a queen. A arena of three square yards hosts the battle with unbeaten cows advancing until last year’s queen is crowned by a large belt. Herdsfolk allow the fight to unfold, horns blunted, then unity follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Geneva
Arolla
Valais
Libel suit looms as Brooklyn Eagle prints charges
The Brooklyn Eagle faces a criminal libel charge after Dr George D Barney of Brooklyn accused it of attempting to extort money. Barney, who last spring tested a consumption inoculation on Grace Barney, was detained for bail default and jailed. Mrs Austin is referenced in the stray remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Brooklyn Eagle
Rara Avis
George D. Barney
Brooklyn
New York
Eagle
Seiten
Barney
Grace Barney
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Ben-Hur” Theatrical Company
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Iver Lawson
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Ton Y Frank Krebs
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