Patches Defeats Star Pointer In Fast Time
Boston and Baltimore split a doubleheader as Joe Patchen won the Kansas horse race at 2:01 1 2, Star Pointer placing second in the combined heats. The day featured fast racing with few incidents and several near records, while baseball scores showed Boston and Baltimore producing runs in a crowded nine innings.
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Boston
Orioles
Joe Patches
Star Pointer
Fair Grounds
Frank White
Emelie
Aichinon
Cider Enelaustali
Aon
Felix
Stikine
Council Grove
Wake
Kansas
Arnie Allen
A. J. Randolph
J. B. Andereen
Pine
Ome
Teess Hendricks
Cherryvale
TW. Felix
Salinia
Stevenson
Topeka
Tims
E. B. Amerson
Si. Louis
F. H Cummings
Miterso
W W. Dudkirk
Arabahow
Col
Mauls, Jr
Kirkwood
Jot H. White
Kinsss City
Ecraten
Stowen
FY White
Louis
H. Tebynseheld
Kan City
C. W. Barnes
Sturter
Chas N. Nelsorr Cletk
Charles Hood
C. H. Notters
Uinpine—. Huting
G. G. Boardman
Masom
Joe Patchen
Columbus
Fester
Joe Pstehen
Lotte Lorraine
Badge
Feld
Polbet
Jos Patehen
John Fo Gentry
Glens Falls
Joe Patchew
Pointer
Patchen
Tle
Tfa
Poller
Wg Laws
Voluter
Pautehen
Lorraine
Paleben
Emporia Gun Contest Day Two Yields Top Marks
In Emporia the second day of the gun contest drew strong attendance. W J Stdon, state champion, won again with 25 straight targets. Dr J M Hamme of Cottonwood Falls delivered best all round shooting, placing high in both events. First shoot saw 20 birds with 12 entries earning Hamme and rivals top prizes. second shoot featured 16 birds with 12 entries and Warren and Hamme among leaders.
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Eer
Clarke
Sexton
Hamme
Stisighe
Oan
Dowden
Dodds
Harme
Herr
Lostutter
Clark
Montgomers
Bmcnee
Gregory
Baer
Hoyton
McNee Sr
Meiert
Hammé Ih
Montgomery
Cressry
Lastatter
Moytan
Harmme
Millet
Bennett
Ahoot
McNet
Los Tuteer Ih
Bier
Plamnnte
Jonva
Montgomery and
Miller
Clut
W. J. S#ston
J. MM. Hamme
Cottonwood Falls
McNer
Cork
Lostar- Ter
Tutter
Slralgat
Warren
Was I the umpire's fault in Topeka game?
A chaotic baseball matchup ended 7 to 6 in favor of Topeka, with Junction City protesting an eighth inning call by umpire Bob Alien. Errors and misplays surrounded the decisive frame as Pol ly Wolever and others failed to call pitches, and late hits propelled Topeka ahead. Palace Clothing Co. lost 10 to 4 to Wamego, aided by Sullivan's wild throw. Vanderbilt horses to race abroad, Vanderbilt traveling in Russia.
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Joshion City
Topeka
David Close
Om Ger
Polly” Wolever
Topeke Tsem
Bob Alien
Close
Cxiihan
Junction Cy
Alien
Callinan
Barger
Junction City
Kindler
McFadden
Insieg
Coelian Ws
Junction
Baggers
Colburn
Conlin
Cogitzer
Underwood
Abe
Palace Clothing Co
Palace Clothing Company
E. Vanderbilt
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Russia
Vanderbilt
France
Governor Leedy Endorses But Bicycles Have Drawbacks
Governor Leedy voiced mixed views on bicycles, noting several objections. He warned that a young man might feel forced to ride to work and to talk while traveling, and he criticized tandem riding for keeping couples too far apart. He preferred a buggy and horse for leisure and warned cycling could strain eyesight by constant ground focus.
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Leedy
Sried
Boyolt
King of Siam Visits Britain Seeks Cromwell Era Details
London reports the King of Siam touring British sites with keen curiosity. He examined the death warrant of Charles I in the Commons library and studied Cromwell’s era, showing surprise at Moses and Mount Sinai while asking, And who was Moses.
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London
Siam
St Stephens
Charles I
Cromwell
House of Lords
Mount Sinai
Benny
Exeter Bicycle Railway Plan Collapses After Charter Fight
No cycle at Exeter. The Exeter Railway Company, granted a franchise to build an electric bicycle railway from Exeter to Amesbury, failed to secure stock pledges and within days the project collapsed. James F Shaw and partners led the effort with E Moody Boynton as prime mover, promising ample capital and a survey, but the conditions proved unsustainable.
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Exeter
Exeter Railway Comipany
Ameshtry
E. Moody Hoynton
James F. Shaw
Boston
F W. Breed
Lynn
G Ward Cook
Haverhill
J. W. Foreman
Horton
Chas. A. Buair
Laconia
J. F. Morrow
E. Moody Boynton
J. P B. Shaw
Sunday church notices and services listed in Topeka scene
A long list of church services across Topeka area towns and neighboring churches is summarized. It includes Oakland Presbyterian St Pauls Ep, First Church of Christ Scientist, Swedish Lutheran, United Brethren, First Baptist, First Christian, First Congregational, and other groups with service times, locations, and special speakers or events. Also notes Endowment day at St John A M E and lectures by L J Palmer and others. End with legal note on lower court fees and actions against Shawnee county district clerk fees.
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Oakland Presbyterian Church
Paul
S. 8 Cone
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
Oakland
Presbyterian Church
East Eighth Avenue
Leland Street
Parkdale
Salvation Army
Ensign
Hawk
Martin M
Geo. H. Nicholson
First Church of Christ
Scientist
West Sixth Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
Fourth
Tyler Streets
Confirmand Society
Hey.c. A. Hagstrand
United Brethren Church
Ladies’ Library
Eleventh
Twelfth
Searing
Lincoln Post Hall
First Baptist Church
First Christian Church
Topeka Avenue
First Congregational Church
Rev. L. Blakesley
Christian Endeavor
Tabernacle
Fifth and Lake Streets
St.John
A.M. E
J. E. Ransom
A. P. Smith
Upshaw
Lake Geneva
Geriinde Tracy
Hist
Whited Presbyterian
Eighth
M. F. McGiahan
M. Mobius
Washington, D. C
EE. Hammon
Jackson
Leonard
Iowa
Lowman Hill
W. R. Welch
Friends Church
Fifth and
Sixth Avenue
Jesus Christ
Hazen
Shawnee
Fagan
Hagen
J. G. Slonecker
G A R Encampment Excursion Rates to Buffalo
Low excursion fares to Buffalo N Y via Baltimore Ohio RB R for G A R encampment on Aug 21 22 and 23. Travel from points west of Akron offers options by rail only or rail and steamer, with return validity to Aug 31 and possible extension to Sept 20 1897 for a 25 cent deposit at Buffalo. Further details from B N Austin Chicago.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Buffalo
N. Y
G. A. R. National
Akron
Cleveland
Cleland
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Rebellion of Tribesmen Was General
Simla Aug 7 The British political officer at Malakand reports that nearly all tribes joined the late strikes on British forces in the Shila district. He states that 2,700 of the enemy were killed and many tribesmen wounded. The latter are discouraged and further resistance is unlikely.
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Simla
Malakand
Shila
Fort Crab mansion sold at auction amid aged ruins
The Van Rensselaer mansion Fort Crab, erected in 1642 and famed as the place where Yankee Doodle was said to be composed, sold at auction yesterday. The base remains, with the parlor retaining much of its historic look, though the structure is deteriorating. Nearby notes discuss Colorado summers and a concert program at Garfield Park.
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Albany
Fort Crab
van Rensselaer
R. Rhuckbury
Washington
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Undertakers
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