Turfspeculator Johnson Wins Near 900000 At Morris Park Meet
New York report on David Johnson a turf figure who has settled debts and built a fortune. He allegedly earned close to 900000 since Morris Park meets, with a lavish lifestyle at Narregansett Pier. Also notes a Nelson Stinson motor-paced race defeat and a $25000 offer for a horse.
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New York
Aug
David ©. Johnson
Rireles
Slart
Dave
Charlie Titsieffelt
ZM Hawgin
Johnson
Narregensett Pier
Morrie Park
Wai
R Jenner
Appleby
Alware Joehneen
Fieure
Nelaon
Stinson
Providence
B. 1
Neleon
Stingon
Baseball Notes From Across The Leagues
Fragmented text discusses players like Dunnt Me, McManus, Manning, and Hart, plus teams Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Washington. Mentions catching, batting, and left-handed hitters, with references to leagues and spring or regional play at Colorado Springs. The garbled report notes player form and team prospects amid a broader season context.
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Bettas Ohatney Gulne
Baltimore
Jack
McGrew
Boston
McManus
Comlekey
Jimmy Manning
Sherman
Washington
Fred Ely
Bi Phillipe
Topsy Hart
Jett
Mike Kuhoele
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mike
Windy City
Price On His Head Attracts Canadian Reward
William Hocking, longtime New York resident and teething veteran, has had a standing price of 1250 pounds on his head for 28 years if he would enter Canada. He seeks a pardon from the British government now that King Edward has ascended the throne, saying officials know his location and that previous attempts to lure him abroad failed. His wife Emily, once connected to Admiral Dewey, has died weeks ago.
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New York
Gawego
N.Y. Maya
William Hocking
Canada
Hocking
Edward
Edward Hae
le Mage
Mr. Hocking
Ile Wan
Misa
Admiral Dewey
Solomos's Mines and Phoenician Claims in Africa
German explorer Carl Peters asserts South Africa may be Ophir, tracing ancient Nile civilizations and Phoenician presence between 4800 B.C. and 1300 B.C. The piece discusses Egyptology, early dates, and a public reward overhaul announced on August 2, with a new $800 reward for conviction.
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Solomos
London
Carl Peters
South Africa
Ophir
Blower
Publica
Lottery Violation Debate Over Kilowa-Gomenche Land
Atchison law yer argues against government land distribution plan in Kilowa-Gomenche, saying it violates national anti lottery laws. He notes Congress sought strict anti lottery measures and suggests settlers could compel mandamus to obtain homeseeker papers if unregistered, while acknowledging the plan’s flaws. The discussion weighs legality versus practicality of the land opening.
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Atchison, Kas
W. P. Waggener
United Bates
Bootleggers face off as officer shoots suspect
In St Joseph Missouri on Wednesday Constable A St Lavermore shot and killed Lou Henderson during a fight with bootleggers. John Williams was captured as an accomplice. The two bootleggers had given officers trouble after arrest.
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St. Joseph
Wathana
Ken
A. St Lavermore
Lou Henderson
John Williams
Fightin g the grain trust at Solomon escalates price dispute
Aug L The grain combine clashes with the Farmers Elevator over higher trust prices driving farmers out of business. Independent members divert small percentages into their treasury to sustain drives as the Farmer Elevator handles 90 000 bushels of wheat. Also notes Kansas pensions granted Elizabeth Chandler Webster Miles Larned Sarah Outwater Maggie Hood and others. a veteran from the Soldiers Home Rudolph Maag died after heat while walking to the city. Cholera breaks out in Lyon County amid dry weather, with precautions underway to keep the disease under control.
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Baling
Aug
Solomon
Farmerm
Washington
Kansans
Elizabeth Chandler
Webster
Miles Larned
Fort Scott
Sarah Outwater
Jin
Maggie Hood
Prapkiefort
Spain
Jaimex Hunted
Pulsburg
Leavenworth
Rudolph Maag
Veteren
Sisac
Eighth Kansas Infantry
Lyon County
Horsewhipped by Woman in Kelly by Mrs Devie
J C Flemming a local real estate agent was publicly horsewhipped here by Mrs Mary Devie wife of a prominent physician. Ms Davis alleged Flemming attempted liberties with beer. Bogen Brews Wedding Abrens Aug 2 George A Rogers president of Ablcene National bank and Miss Della Brown married at the bride's home last evening.
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Bogen
George A. Rogers
Ablcene National Bank
Della Brown
Lawson's Offer Promises 100000 to Independence Crew
A forwarded dispatch claims Thomas W. Lawson pledged $100,000 to the crew of the Independence if it defeated the Constitution and the Columbia. The offer, reported in port gossip, was said to be valid for the Columbia race and would spur further racing funds amid controversy.
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Boi
Port
Herald Engs
Thomas W. Lawson
Constitution
Columbia
Racentite
Tse
Cerses
Cured Prult Aims to Boost San Francisco Fruit Crop
A Pronea San Francisco report notes large value in the cured fruit stock. It states that the remaining fruit is valued at about a million dollars as the new ore crop is prepared for sale.
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San Francisco
Cat
Fragmentary Text From North Street Note
Readable fragments describe a stray, unclear message linked to North Street with unspecified people and details. The text is damaged and lacks coherent entities or a clear event or context to summarize.
Missed the Cash! Robbers fail to loot express train
Chicago reports a New York and Washington vestibuled limited train robbery 31 miles out near Calumet Heights Indiana. Five masked men dynamited a mail car but found the express car in an unusual position and fled after failing to seize valuables. Only the engineer’s gold watch was taken. no injuries occurred as passengers sheltered valuables and the robbers abandoned the attempt. Police pursued, with dynamite sticks recovered and a Newark messenger identified.
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Baltimore & Okig
Grand Central Station
Exigmere
Grand Calument Heights
Indiana
New York
Collins
James Whipple
Alin
Coline
Washen
Expres
Chi
Chilsten A' Cina
Applegate
Newark
Messenger
Keegan's Deputy Mine Inspector Appointment Blocked
State Mine Inspector Edward Keegan appointed his brother Francis Keegan as deputy mine inspector, but confirmation failed. A new law banned deputies from the same county as the state inspector, and Keegan moved residence to Topeka to sidestep the rule, a move challenged as ineffective by Attorney General Godard. Francis Keegan’s deputy role remains stalled while other deputies have been confirmed.
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Edward Keegan
Francis Keegan
Mining Department
Chicopee
Crawford County
Keegan
Crawford
Cherokee
Osage
Leavenworth
Almecf
Tofieka
Shawnee
Goderd
Topeka
Council
Det
Outlook Improves in San Francisco Labor Strike
San Francisco on August 1 marks the third day with no decisive change though prospects for settlement improve. The City Front federation submits peace terms while the Employers Association rejects discrimination against unions and agrees to monthly joint efforts to resolve disputes. Some labor leaders foresee quick resolution, others warn of prolonged trouble as related shipping and industry actions ripple nationally.
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San Francisco
City Front Federation
Bamia
Employers Association
Ite
Phelan
Ipmcortasion
Fors Nch
St Im
Oregon
Cutting Packing Company
Gucers
Sete
Goethe, Immortality and Illustrated Edition
The eminent critics place Homer Shakespeare and Gorru on Parnassus with Goethe whose Faust would grant him world immortality. Scott Carlyle Hugo translated and adapted his works. A new edition will present translations with hundreds of illustrations and a life by Professor Boyesen. George Barrie & Son, 1333 Walnut Street, solicit agents.
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Homer
Shakespeare
Gorru
Walter Scott
Carlyle
Scott
Victor Hugo
Goethe
Faust
Professor Boyesen
Cornell University
Mont Frantic of Anarchists in Berne Arrest
Berne Aug 1 The public prosecutors office confirms that Galliotti the anarchist has been rapidly arrested on charges of disseminating anarchistic writings across Switzerland. Known as one of the most frantic anarchists he has served several terms in Italian prisons but has not been tied to any assassination attempts.
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Mont
Berne
Public Prosecutors’ Office
Galliotti
Switzerland
Italy
Fire at Bish Bros Warehouse in Racine Wisconsin
Aug 1 fire destroyed Bish Bros two story frame building and warehouse in Racine. Estimated loss 85000 dollar value uninsured partially covered by insurance. firemen confined blaze to warehouse after danger to entire plant.
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Bish Bros
Racine
Wis
Pink Brother‘s Wagon Company
Bomeseekers Excursions Win Santa Fe Trip
Excursion organizers announce August 6 and 9 trips to Arka and nearby areas with routes through Texas Colorado and adjacent locales. Colorado fare set at one dollar plus two dollars for the round trip while other details appear in the public notice.
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Arizona
Idaho
Indian Territory
Louleana
Montana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Hocky Ford
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Santa Fe
Arka
Tribe
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