Odd athletic records from long ago stir curiosity
A reader recalls queer historical marks in athletics from the early 1900s. The notes mention 105 yard sprints, an 1884 standing jump, backward racing feats, and a body pull on a bar. References include Yale and other colleges, with occasional misreads corrected by officials.
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Hargrave
Yale
Poland
Copeland
Garda
Ed Clay
Wiley Fae
Praveleco
Cork
Ronnie
Treane
Thie
Relal Hime
Pulluys
Ski Jumpers Threaten World Record Next Year in Ishpeming
The article recalls a remarkable ski jumping tournament in Ishpeming with jumps near 125 to 128 feet despite soft snow. American record holder Hoen son’s 122 feet may be surpassed next season, with Evan son delivering 127 feet before a fall. Spectators saw many tumbles, while experts expect the world mark to fall under better snow and longer takeoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Hoenson
Ishpeming
Hehblaeepcomd
Lief Herg
Norway
Nels Diest
Challenging Track Feat At New York Event
The report notes a high level of effort with a record set at 27 S11 by a male athlete, while other marks fell short of expectations. Names such as Joel and Paul Danhbell appear among competitors, with Northwestern and College figures mentioned in relation to the event. The text describes a crowded field and a tense finish as athletes vie for top honors.
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Arin
New
Taek
Joel Yowe
Sheridan Praises Garreia in Eastern Weight Grower Claim
Sheridan lauds Garreia as the best he has faced and notes Garreia’s training and skill. Michigan figure Johnny Carrell cites Garreia as the world’s top allround athlete, while other remarks praise renowned performers and upcoming events. A pennant flying June 18 and a polo donation are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Garreia
Martin Stordan
Johnny Carrell
Michigan
Givrele
Remarkable Speed Record Set by Seventy Foot Electric Car
A 70 foot car on the Herlin Zossen high speed electric line reached 99 mph in a trial between German cities. The record car, built with three trolleys, used 10,000 units of electricity and 2000 voices of power, featuring transformers on board and a 435 volt drive. Builders weigh options to reduce transformer size while maintaining high power.
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Herlin-Zossen
Terna
Zoewa
Germany
Oberapree
Berliner Elictriotaets
Arlow
Glasgow
Scotland
A. Lasche
Cologne
Aeeamsnio
Fill Epoed
Wahiel Gopre
Arctic rail link to Narvik reshapes northern travel
The proposed polar railroad would connect Lapland Narvik with the Atlantic and Pacific routes via Finland and St Petersburg, linking key hubs like Comstespol and Vladivostok. It would create a three continental rail corridor across Asia and Europe, boosting Narvik from a small port to a rail gateway. The project would shorten journeys from New Cape to Spitzbergen and expand freight movement of iron ore to Britain and Germany.
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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 Building Huge Brick Locomotive Shop
Grand Trunk officials announce a $9,000,000 project in the United States to construct a locomotive shop over 600 feet long at a site near Chicago. The facility will be built entirely of brick and represents a major expansion for the railway system.
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Grand Trunk of Canada
Uae
Crick
Mieh
Grand Trunk
Asbestos Sheets on Sleepers at Dadi Riaten Railways
Fragmentary OCR notes describe asbestos sheets on sleepers and heating frame concerns at a railway site named Dadi Riaten. The garbled text mentions a baling, instituting a procedure, and a heat frame related to railway infrastructure.
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Auboston Phons
Baling
Wapping Cure
Dadi Riaten
Muderhoath
Sharp Trick Fails as Banana Peel Prank Injures Woman
A young woman sued Boston and Providence Railway claiming damages after slipping on a banana peel tossed onto a departing car. She alleged back injury and partial paralysis from striking seating as the vehicle moved. An investigation linked the stunt to a broader prank by railroad compan ies and noted medical examination showed the injury extended to the feet.
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Boston & Providence
Dogen Otter
Bee Wate
Saat Betas
Prantine
Transcribed fragment hints at a Chinese built railroad project
OCR fragment mentions a railway between Teblon and Tilorevhiang in Ching with a possible competition this year. It references bidders and proof of eligibility and notes a person named Willy Hine and a 80 title? title line unclear.
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China
Tilorevhiang
Poel
Willy
Electricity Would Save Mush and the Railroads
Fragmentary OCR suggests a claim that electricity could save something about mush and the railroads in the United States and affect a yearly amount. The readable portions reference power, a mine wallway, and a figure around a year but lack clear names or specifics.
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le le
United State
Ayasoun
Tornado Hits New Bowton and Fires Ravage Midville
A tornado struck New Bowton damaging a church and injuring several. A large portion of Midville's business district burned, losses estimated at 75,000 dollars. Additional reports include a derailed interurban near Detroit and various international and local incidents.
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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
Mines and Mining Notes Through Copper and Coal Reports
A broad survey of mining activity across the western states. Reports include Kirn Wall fire damages and naval dispatches about a grounded cruiser near Willemstadt Curacan, looming copper market shifts, and a wave of closures in South Bend. New ventures, smelter plans, and ore value notes from Nevada Utah and Colorado pepper the column alongside labor movements and brokered property deals in Bull Valley and Sunshine district.
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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
Athlon
Lieutenant Fonder Owen TL
Detrakt
Hehnett
Navin
Mountain Railroad
Tyrol
Bozen
Virgibahn
Ice
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