The Adventures of an Eton Boy on a Desolate Island
An excerpt from ck RODNEY describes a perilous island sojourn with Alphonso and Tristan da Cunha figures. The narrator recalls hunting goats, warring with a wild boar, and battling hunger while seeking a missing ship's signal and the vanished boom. Names include Hislop, Tom Lambourné, Probart, Carlton, and Dick Rod.
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Ck Rodney
Eton
Hiklup
Dinnett
Tom Lambourné
Probart
Carlton
Zulu Bridegroom Hair and Marriage Customs Revealed
From Cassell's Magazine March, detailing Zulu marriage rites and elaborate hairdressing. Describes bride halos, cone coiffure, groom shorn to a ring, and the ring as a badge of manhood in traditional ceremonies.
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West End
Kaiser's Human Side Lecture Heard With Laughter
Poultney Bigelow delivered a lecture titled The human side of the Kaiser before an attentive audience. A witty attendee contributed lines that were read aloud, provoking laughter as the speaker is noted for exposing a side of His Majesty that may be misunderstood.
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Kaiser
Poultney Bigelow
Peror
Kalser
His Majesty's Insion
Baseball reform urged to safeguard National League
A historical column argues for strict professional baseball standards and elimination of syndicate and rowdy elements. It discusses leadership by BB Johnson and others, the failed association attempt, and the NL’s need to confront rival pressures to preserve the game and public backing. It highlights player moves and recalls Willian Kester of Baltimore as a leading figure.
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National League
Syndicatiem
Rowdyiem
Maust
Fent
Ap Oppesition League
Proms
Johnnson
Charlee Cumibbey
T. J. Loftus
Eircfes
Agate Naonal League
IS B. Johnson
Meliaw
Comiskey
Sporting News
Sod
Eyndicatiem
Strondy Famly Rempant
Iearuns
Etter
Bradley of Chicago club born in Cleveland Ohio
William J Bradley third baseman for Chicago club born in Cleveland Ohio learned the game there. In 1897 with Geneva independent team and 1888 Auburn New York state league he played multiple infield positions. Sold to Chicago in August 1899 after strong seasons with Auburn and Auburns 1899 batting average 112 with 29 percent fielding.
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Cleveland
William J. Bradley
Chicago
Ohio
Geneva
Leuth
Louisville
Bradley
Leach
Auburn
Felding
Dan McCann's Record A Kentucky Baseball Memoir
Dan McCann known as Dan McGann is a first baseman believed to have been secured by Pittsburg from Washington. A Kentuckian born in Shelbyville on July 15 1872 he is 27 years old. He played with bluegrass teams in 1891 1892 1894 and 1895 and joined Lynchburg in 1885 for the Virginia State League where he played second base. Mid 1896 season he was with Pittsburg.
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Boston
Dan McCann
Dan McGann
Pittsburg
Washington
Ean
Shelbyville
Lynchburg
Bergen and Boston Club Controversy Over Fines
The piece notes Martin Bergen was fined twice for 25 dollars and one time had three days’ pay withheld while with Boston. It defends Boston owners as talent buyers, compares managerial restraint, and mentions Corcoran named Cincinnati captain, aligning Allen’s philosophy with shared credit and non-removal of rivals.
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Bergen
Sclee
Martin Bergen
Boston
Clarkson
Kelly
Brouthers
Richardson
Fat Max and Frank Schelbeck Trade Hay for Winter Funds
Fat Max and Frank Schelbeck, once a city standout fielder sold to Washington by Montreal last fall, enjoys winter work and profit. He uses his gun and dog, spends time in field and woods, and funnels earnings into hay dealing. He knows timothy and upland wild hay and the hay pressing trade, preferring bales stacks and ricks to baseball errors.
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Fat Max
Frank Schelbeck
Washington
Montreal
Timothy
Sporting Life
Noted Todina Team Sets Sights On Fast Indian Campaign
The Nebraska Indians plan an eastbound schedule from Lincoln with a largely completed roster and several new players including White Eyes and Spotted Crowe. Manager Gay W. Green can be reached in Lincoln as the team accelerates for the coming season.
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Todina
Nebraska Indians
White Eyes
Spotted Crowe
Lincoln
Neb
Gay W. Green
Pearl Hart the Girl Bandit Escapes Tucson Jail
The famed stage robber Pearl Hart, captured after terrorizing southwestern residents last May, escapes Tucson jail with help from a former lover. The 2 am breakout involved drilling an 18 inch wall gap and slipping past guards, aided by a trusted liaison seen riding away with her lover. Arizona press notes her daring, small stature, and the desert region's lawless image.
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Pearl Hart
Great Southwestern Terrtory
Tucson
Ariz
Tim Pendleton
Arizona
Billy the Kid
Aunt Proe Marry Pustina Engagement Echoes in Story
A humorous exchange recalls Aunt Proe and Dormy discussing engagements as a woman from Cler mont county who died at ninety eight is noted for teaching school for seventy eight years.
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Pustina
Dormy
Clermont County
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James Grant
Alphonso
Tristan da Cunha
Africa
América
Rio de la Plate
Cape of Good Hope
Weihe
Tristan
Diego Alvarez
Dick Rodfiot
Isles
Bau
Troy
Tom
Devil's Mountain
Theocritus
Nnon
Eskeire
Seus
Brazil
Henry Wan Ten
Tue Cosson
Americss Association
Outfelder
Willian Kester
Baltimore Cat
W. J. Bradley
Alice
Corcoran
Cincinnati
Allen
Reds
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ewing
Malaga
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