May Tour the World Colored Taylor Eyes Global Racing
Birdie Munger spoke of Major Taylor’s plans to race in Europe and Australia this fall. Taylor, 21, aims to break records at Garfield Park and competing in a 25 mile race for a $1,000 prize. Munger noted Taylor’s earnings and travel logistics as sponsors back his world tour efforts.
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Taylor
Chicago
Birdie Munger
Major Taylor
Rochester
Kram
Munger
Tiehlia
Sam Gulog
Boston
Tiefin
England
France
Australia
Whicn Taylor
Montreal
Fontreat
Corbett in Shakespearean Play for Church Benefit
New York notices James J. Corbett will perform in As You Like It for St John’s Episcopal Church, Larchmont, under Rev Rich Codbets’s arrangement. Supporting cast includes Ian John Sullivan, Helen Reaune, Josette Humphreys, and more, with proceeds at the Larchmont Yacht Club on August 34.
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Corbett
New York
James J. Corbect
Hirstricks Theloridanctor
Agile
Fashionabie
Rome Cvsh
Ian John L Sullivan
Helen Reaune
Josette H Humphreys
J. J. Tu
Selar Pitaus
Rich Bra
St John’s Episcopal Church
Larchmont
Alicia
Ferguson’s Daring Crossing at Calumpit Bridge
An account from The Chicago Record recalls Kansas soldier Ferguson volunteering to cross a battered steel bridge at Calumpit on April 26 near Manila. Under storm and gunfire, he crawled across the span, avoiding sentries, to gather intelligence for General Funston before returning safely with crucial observations on trench positions and routes across the river.
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Chicago
Aus
Manila
Twentieth Kansas
Calum
Rio Grande de Pampanga
Pilipines
Sol. Punston
Funston
Ferminnson
Perguson
Ferguson
Berguson
San Fernando
Bryan
Ainder
Great Harriman Glacier Icebergs Break From It
One of Alaska's largest glaciers, Harriman named for William H. Harriman, breaks off in huge icebergs. The voyage of the George W. Elder party explored the Chucator Atlas near Prince William Sound. Ice cliffs tower 310 to 500 feet, crashes likened to thunder, headaches reported by travelers.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
William H. Harriman
New York
George W. Elder
Chugatoh
Prince William's Sound
Cuck’s Inlet
Copper River
Hickman
Chucator Belt
Mull Glacier
Harriman Glacier
Kisses His Boy Harold at Newport Sightings
A garbled Newport society scene centers on Harold Vanderbilt Williams and his father William K. Vanderbilt Sr. The text hints at family chatter, racecourse glimpses, and social intrigue around Belmont, with references to marriages and divorces. The piece preserves era tone while noting a youthful Vanderbilt and public interest in high society movements.
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Wm. & Vanierbilt Sr
Newport
K. Vaniucbilt, Sr
Harald
Belmont
Vandervet
Jaenen
Harold Vanderbilt Wiliams
Ie Pavner
Nim
Varosii
Vande Hile
Two New Goats At Central Park Exhibition
Cribbed text notes two goats from Jian Fernandes Iplani famed for Crusoe Island are shown in Central Park exhibitions in New York. Children gather around as the goats, a male and female, are described as fine specimens likely from the island. Former Mayor William F Grace leads a shipping firm linked to South American ports and arranged the transfer via a vessel. John W Smith, manager and director, accepted the goats promptly.
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Central Park
New York
Jian Fernandes Iplani
Alexander Selkirk
da Poe
Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe Island
Donegal Park
William F. Grace
Iedine
Ft. Sr. Grace
John W. Smith
Mor ton Pleads Poverty In Bankruptcy Petition
Dorothy Morton alias Elizabeth Macarty Jr petitions in New York for bankruptcy claiming poverty. Proceedings reveal assets include two diamond rings pledged in Kansas City and another in the southern state, listing creditors and notes from Vendome.
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New York
Aus
Dorothy Morton
Jamen
Miss Morton
Eixabeth Macarty, Jr
Ieethe
Lord & Tavioe
Moyne
Fox
Atke Mit
Amsterdam Avenue
CHICAGO'S NEW PITCHER JOINED BY SOUTHERN LEAGUE STAR
Chicago signs Roach Formeny from the Southern League described as a corker. The pitcher, aged about three years pro, is praised for a fast and slow ball mix with curve and screw movements. He joins the Cubs as a celebrated newcomer amid talk of a strong return from the club’s early struggles.
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Chicago
Roach
Formeny
Auras
de el van Anne
Shewition Matte
Saagaura
Deaunie
Mother recounts saving her daughter with Burdock Blood Bitters
A mother of eight recalls a grave illness in her youngest girl and credits Burdock Blood Bitters with soothing indigestion and restoring health. She describes worsening symptoms and fear, then relief after treatment as a medical aid. The narrative emphasizes the product as an effective remedy.
Santa Fe to Improve Argentine Yards and Kansas City Tracks
Santa Fe officials including General Manager J J Frey plan $250000 to $300000 in Argentine yards upgrades to add 1000 new car spaces and relocate coach yards for freight use. Projects include a new repair track with a shed, expansion of shops at Topeka, and upgraded terminals along the Belt Line as freight demand rises. The work aims to speed traffic before San Francisco tracks open, now expected in October rather than September.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
West Bottoms
Argentine
J. J. Frey
H. A. Mudge
T. McClellan
Eastern Division
John Player
Ana
James Dunn
J. Jd. Meade
John McCarthy
Sheffield
E. P. Ripley
J. M. Barr
Chicago
Riples
Frey
Mr. Mudge
Kansan
Topeka
San Francisco
Dixon Flour Train to Pass Through Topeka August 17
Dixon announces a flour carrying train from El Reno via Wichita to Topeka and New York, stopping in Topeka for half a day August 17. Mr Dixon, of corn and cotton fame, plans a grand display of Oklahoma products with banners, a 24-piece band, uniformed attendants, and guided crowds, aiming to advertise western goods during a three to four week eastern run.
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Topeka
Sgi Dixon
Corn and Cotton Triin Fame
Rock Island Officisl
el Reno
New York
Trai
Dixon
Wichita
Oklahoma
Ube
Train station courtesy at Santa Fe depot tale
At the Santa Fe depot the Room train arrived from the east as men waited at the ticket window. A woman stepped up, a gentleman beside her yielded his place, and she thanked him for the courtesy.
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Santa Fe
Honors for "Dad" Grif: Santa Fe conductor named trustee
Conductor J. H. Griffith of Santa Fe was appointed a trustee of the Santa Fe Hospital association to replace Conductor B. E. Ives, recently named trainmaster at Jennings. Engineer William H. Hamilton of Topeka is reappointed as the other employee trustee. Ives served many years on the board. Griffith, known as "Dad" Grimth, is popular among Santa Fe trainmen.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe Hospital Trustes
J. H. Griffith
Santa Fe Hospital Association
B. E Ives
Jemporia
William H. Hamilton
Topeka
Ives
Dad” Grimith
Dyer Not Advanced in Santa Fe Supervision Rumor
An old Colorado rumor claimed Charles Dyer, superintendent of the Santa Fe Western division, was promoted to general superintendent. The report arose from talks between Santa Fe and Colorado Southern lines, but Dyer's role remains superintendent of the Western division. He is noted as a well regarded officer, with former status as general superintendent of the Western Grand Division before its abolition three years ago under General Superintendent Mudge.
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Mr. Kine
Mr. King
Colorado
Charles Dyer
Santa Fe
Dyer
Santa Fe Road
Mudge
Santa Fe Officials In Special Inspection Train
President rl 2. apey and officials including Third Vice President J M Barr General Manager J J Frey General Superintendent H A Mudge and Superintendent of Machinery John Player ride a special train on an inspection trip from Kansas City to the Pacific coast The trip marks Barrs first voyage with the group and aims to show him the property they will manage in the future.
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Rl 2. Apey
J. M. Barr
J. J. Frey
H. A. Mudge
John Player
The
Santa Fe
Kansas
Otty
Eutom
Paci
Barr
Santa Fe expands coal lands and shop force expansion
Announcement in Marion county plans to extend lines thirty miles to coal lands as Santa Fe carpenter shops in the city add fifty workers. Numerous new cars are built and hundreds of freight cars are repaired to meet the year’s large corn crop with urgent equipment efforts.
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Marion County
Tts
Santa Fe
Raps Gen Funston Over Manila Fake Stories
A Topeka letter from a Kansas officer denounces fake tales about General Funston and his regiment circulated to Manila. The writer questions the integrity of the reports and cites alleged fabrications about Funston crossing rivers and rescuing prisoners, calling them ridiculous to other regiments.
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Topeka
Dwendeth
Kansas
Manta
Manila
Thraunk
Panstom Hs Sage
Huguter
Funston
Fanvas City Star
Mm. Steel
Daily American
Gegierat
Kanes City
Hawoken
Malolos
Ruuston
Neylvenians
Cochinon
Colter
Steel
Nate
Futeton
National Association Plans Rates Petition at Denver Meet
The National Association of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners at their Denver convention proposes a petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission. If current rate plans are enacted, members will seek fairness in interstate freight charges and the creation of regulated fairs under a legally constituted body.
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Chicago
Ajg
B—roener
Tate
Sonorons
Denver
National Asseton OF Ralway and Warehouse Commissioners
Metwihtare Provinc
Interet
Thy Interetn’y Commerce Commission
Interstate ecommerce law revision debated at convention
Delegates head toward a convention as lawmakers urge revisions to the interstate ecommerce law. Commissioners from Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, BenS, Sylvania, New York, Tiwana, Millburst Missouri, South Dakota, Illinois and Dakota depart on a special train under management oversight, with regional leaders guiding the journey.
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Ance Stats
Cotengo
Colunda Sapitel
Bmiitia
Alinnesots
Wirconain
Onin
Bens
Sylvania
New Yorks
Tiwana
Millburst
Missouri
South Dakota
Thinois
Forth Dakota
Thin Cits
Nver Talay
Wartinasten Line
Browl
Usat Fo
Admiral Dewey's Manila Quest Inspires Reception Plans
A historical note recalls Admiral Dewey's long pursuit of Manila during the Spanish American War. While the navy sought evidence of his actions, plans formed for a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival, reflecting the widespread interest in his coastal maneuvers and vigilance since the war's outset.
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Spain
Navy Department
Sasa
Manila
Cuisers
Itanata BS & S0uveur
Admiral Dewey
Vinita Election Shows Full Bloods Defeated
In Vinita the full bloods suffered a defeat as the Downing ticket led by Huffington won the Cherokee ballot. The victory signals revival of the treaty with the Dawes commission or the creation of a new committee to pursue a treaty. The campaign favored allotment of tribal lands and the revival of the Ouwwes treaty.
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Vinita
Neipal
Downing
Huffington
Uittan
Dawes’ Commission
Fairy Godmother Debut Produces San Francisco Stage Return
The first production of Clinton Stuart's Fairy Godmother opened at the California Theatre in San Francisco. Miss Sande Bules led the cast with noted intelligence and vigor in a sixteenth century setting offering rich costume opportunities. Producer Mr. Frawley seized the chance in this Franhy Company rendition. The play was among Augustine Daily's works and Ms. Daly was preparing to stage it before his death.
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San Francisco
Clinton Stuart
Pauly Godmotier
California Theater
Fran Hy
Dimas
Missande Bules
Fasting Record Challenges Health Myths
Milton Rathbun, a Mount Wetton merchant, fasted for 28 days weighing 219 pounds at the start and 368 pounds? at end shows a mendapat? correction. He drank water, slept and worked normally, feeling no hunger after two hours, and resumed eating gradually. He argues long fasts can be healthful and exercise is not essential.
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Leslie's Weekly
Lucci
Dr. Tanner
Milton Rathbun
Mount Wetton
New York
Mr. Rathbun
Chattanooga Union Men Boycotted Action
In Chattanooga Tennessee, August reports state the railway discharged fifteen conductors and motormen who refused to withdraw from union activity. The action sparked talk of a boycott against the road as efforts continue to address labor tensions.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chitanhouge Electric Sited
Tae
Ubtone
Statue for Roswell E Piawer Nork Memorial Planned
A group of friends in Watertown Jefferson County seek subscriptions to erect a monument for the late Roswell E Piawer. The project targets a white marble statue costing about 320 000, with much already subscribed.
Churchmen Challenge Scandal Over Trotting Race
A trotting race for 20 purse at Norse Toward drew church leaders into scandal fears and moral judgment as locals, including Riverheigh residents, supported the event with a Paulite stance amid criticism from critics and the Northville Christian Eye of Activity.
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New York
Northville
Dalton
Elieiee
Churchmen Buy A Saloon In Logansport After Dynamite Fails
In Logansport Indiana on August 2, churchmen purchased a saloon and building after dynamite attempts failed to remove an earlier owner. The town notes the dynamited establishment and the new owners plan to operate, replacing the former tenant with cash and continued health assurances.
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Logansport
Ind
Aswanite
George Black
Burtington
Nis
Joog
Aoarime Laward
Teurehia
Parson and Cherryvale Highlight a Pitch Fueled Game
In a rough National League clash at Pittsburg, Cherryvale’s Hummel sparked offense with a four-bagger as Parson led a tense affair featuring solid defense from both sides. The game, part of a Kansas City series buildup, saw coaching chatter and lineup shuffles amid a bustling afternoon.
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Crerryvale
Parsona
Cherryvale
Mlonais
Skeeeliehe Tetas Vis
Kansas City
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