Records of queer marks in early athletic feats
An observer cites odd records from athletic almanacs including 105 and 67 yard sprints, unusual events like standing jumps and backhand pulls, and disputed times. The piece notes faulty measurements, penalties, and corrections across early intercollegiate contests with references to Yale, Cal, and other competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrave
Yale
Poland
Copeland
Garda
Ed Clay
Wiley Fae
Praveleco
Cork
Ronnie
Treane
Thie
Relal Hime
Pulluys
Record Ski Jump in Ishpeming Sets 128 Foot Mark
Report of a snowy Ishpeming ski jump tournament where riders, young and old, posted leaps near 125 to 128 feet despite soft snow. Experts predict the American record of 122 feet could fall next year, with Evenson briefly reaching 127 feet before a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Hoenson
Ishpeming
Hehblaeepcomd
Lief Herg
Norway
Nels Diest
Unclear OCR event detail with many typos and names
Fragmented text recounts a high level athletic feat with a 27 11 record, mentions New York, Northwestern, and several names. The readable portions are inconsistent, offering no coherent event date, location, or outcome to form a solid summary.
Sheridan Praises Garreia and Eastern Weight Grower
Sheridan extols Garreia and a clever eastern weight grower named Martin Stordan, with praise from Johnny Carrell of Michigan. The piece notes extensive familiarity with top national athletes and hints at upcoming events. A pennant event is referenced with a date and location, mentioning a polo donation and a high pole structure in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Garreia
Martin Stordan
Johnny Carrell
Michigan
Givrele
Remarkable Seventy Foot Electric Car Sets Near 100 MPH Record
A seventy foot electric rail car on the Herlin Zossen line reportedly reached 99 miles per hour in a test run. Built in Germany, the three trolley design uses 10,000 units of electricity and 2,000 volts by transformers on board. Builders debate transformer placement and midline track transformers to optimize power. The car measures 69 feet in length, 8 feet 6 inches wide, and carries heavy motors rated for up to 760 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin-Zossen
Terna
Zoewa
Germany
Oberapree
Berliner Elictriotaets
Arlow
Glasgow
Scotland
A. Lasche
Cologne
Aeeamsnio
Fill Epoed
Wahiel Gopre
Arctic railway to link Narvik with vast Eurasian network
A visionary Arctic railroad would connect Narvik in Lapland to the Finnish and Siberian rail systems, extending toward St Petersburg and beyond. The route would cross arctic regions, speed travelers from New Cape to Spitzbergen in days, and redefine northern commerce and access to the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laplind
Narvik
Atlantic
St. Petersburg
Comstespol
Samarkand
Vladi Fegtok
Sol Pokin
Buri Asia
Pacific
Arctic Railroad
South Lapland
Sia
Shepor
Thie
Hérgen
North Cape
New Cape
Grand Trunk of Canada Railroad Project Revealed
Report describes a vast railroad work called the Large Railroad, to be erected in Michigan and Canada. The plan outlines a machine over 100 feet long built of brick, with Grand Trunk officials stating an expenditure of about 9 million dollars for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk of Canada
Uae
Crick
Mieh
Grand Trunk
Asbestos Sheets on Sleepers
Fragmented OCR notes describe railway work with asbestos sheets on sleepers and a heat frame near the Dadi Riaten railways. The garbled text mentions baling, instituting measures, and workers or mechanisms related to the missing heat management system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auboston Phons
Baling
Wapping Cure
Dadi Riaten
Muderhoath
Sharp Trick Fails In Curious Merion Case Of Banana Peel Injury
A young woman sues Boston and Providence railroad claiming injuries from a banana peel tossed on a car seat. Medical exam suggests partial paralysis, while investigators find the stunt staged by railroad firms as part of a prank. Local manager and superintendent pursued details, revealing a complex deception on the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Providence
Dogen Otter
Bee Wate
Saat Betas
Prantine
Unclear historical note on a railway project timeline
Fragmentary OCR text references a China building goal railroad from Teblon to Tilorevhiang in Ching with contested competition. Mentions an arena and bidders with prior proof of repatial Willy, and a reference to Hine being atone 80 titliew Jong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tilorevhiang
Poel
Willy
Electricity Rise Sparks Railroads Across United States
A fragmented note discusses potential gains from electric power on U S railroads, claiming imagined savings and modernization. The text is garbled with many errors but hints at large annual cost reductions and broader adoption of electric traction by rail systems.
Tornado Hits New Bowton Collapses Church Injures Several
A tornado struck New Bowton Town demolishing a church and injuring several people. Additional damage reported across multiple regions includes a large fire wiping out half of Mid Moville Mich business section with losses around 75 000 and a fatal incident affecting a police officer in Chicago.
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New Bowton
Moville
Mich
Lubock
Germany
Japan
United States
Britain
Gorgas
Isthmian Canal Commission
Ferdinand Dudenhofer
Third
New Orleans
Ann Arbor
Detroit United Railway
Detroit
Jackson
Drury Lane Theatre
London
New York
Shippy
Chicago
E. Foley
Averbuch
Clef
Amon
Dirran W. Stevens
Korean Council of State
San Francisco
Philippines
Corrighdor
Manila Bay
W. H. Kennan
Mexico
Missouri
Farmington
State Hospital For
Boston Manufacturing Company
Waltham
Mass
Wang Chaeng
Ming Wun Chon
Durham W. Stevens
Kingdon
Pekin
Earth
Statistical Bureau
Walon Pacific Passineer
Fox Neeble
Coalines
Oud
Cramp
Lavi Prople
Jim Law
Lee Eilerick
McLoud
Ollahema
Hoffman
Homans
Okla
Bursle
Meloud
Elvaring
New York City
Athingeney Bewinning
Hank of
North Amelia
Geoe
Vlvarine Hou
Aohl Snir
Logan
Town
M. i Hrondige
Villa Vette
Aeanilla
Pan Prinolicn Anaveliet Colony
Dereertye
Jabic Jteven
Aiheer Kom
Nidaiitie
Tapanese Gaye
Oeticatote
Jenarions
Mormeen
Weeiiaten
Copper and mine fires disrupt towns and ports
Reports describe widespread mine fires near Kirn Wall and a grounded cruiser Tacoma at Willemstadt. Copper markets surge as producers warn prices may rise. South Bend closes questionable rests while new mining ventures and smelter plans loom.
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Kirn Wall
Ini
Navy Department
John Hoo
Tacoma
Willemstadt
Curacan
Borton Financial
Common Council of
South Bend
Ind
Goldfield
Boston-Sunshine Gold Minius Company
Sunshine
Mercur
Utah
C. W. Clapp
Commonwealth Mines
Reni
Nevada
Rune
Ely
Ailver-Leak Rin
Cherry Creek
Heremes Gap
Wabash
Bingham
Thy Thme
Austin
Walted Mine Workers of America
Mlisshunl
Kansas
Arisos
Oldhona
Tess
Steko
Apri
Te Dh Vielon
Charles H Mover
Western Federation of Miners
San Dined
Cal
Colorado
Idaho
Montilla
Emetting
Harry
Salt Lake
Fuieview
Ole Naked Aye
Encomy
Bull Valley
Diab
John Pubelphersid
Pornewerth
Bt Georg
Aden
Wietiilly Lawruys
Eteotrieliy
Ulver Atin
Diane
Salvalivg
Leah Mange
Howe
OP Aba 1
ArLie
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Ty Calvin Geamaureet
Willie Henon
Huppe
Owever
Denarent
Evenson
Liefberg
Otbery
Han Delring
Arin
New
Taek
Joel Yowe
Athlon
Lieutenant Fonder Owen TL
Detrakt
Hehnett
Navin
Mountain Railroad
Tyrol
Bozen
Virgibahn
Ice
le le
United State
Ayasoun
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