Be Run at Sheepshead Bay Saturday Afternoon
The feature racing card at Sheepshead Bay is led by Sreenes nags and Keene entries. Beaten in private, public displays signal Ballyhoo Boy Ocean and Olympian favoring investors. Tod Sloan rides Tom Atkins and others battle for the main stake as bookmakers quote keen odds.
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Sheepshead Bay
Bentene
Keene
Keane Wuartette
Cap
Hells
Noanday
Dey Atkins
Dan
Moffatt Almost Drowns In Surf Rescue At San Francisco
Local fighter Jack Moffatt narrowly escaped a drowning in heavy surf near the Olympic Club in San Francisco. A fellow pugilist, Jack Kelly, plunged to aid him and dragged the exhausted man to the pier amid slick wooden supports. Also noted were short items on a women’s golf championship entry list and a Bernstein Gardner boxing disqualification incident in New York.
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San Francisco
Cal
Aux
Jack Moffatt
Chicago
Strom
Widertow
Sne
Jack Kelly
Tralee Moffate
Lows
Kely
Moffatt
Quenemo Claims Baseball Title in Osage County
Quenemo claims the county baseball championship led by Lyndon and Burlingame though Osage and Carbindale face losses. The Reds have not yet suffered a defeat, with Burlingame dropping a game and Pare playing few matches this season.
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Quenemo
Carbendale
Pare
Reds
Tennis at Abilene State Tournament Closed at Abilene
Abilene hosts a state tennis tournament finishing Thursday with players listed including Sherrard Guthrie Prine Barrett Fisk Cronkey Busker and McKinight among others. The event features participants from Atchison Topeka Lawrence Junction City and other towns in Kansas with names such as Wext Meeting and Vernon Imp noted in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Wext
Atchisonene
Kan
Kanes
Clead Thurmtay
BM. Sherrard
W. W. Guthrie, Jr
J. M. Prine
Barrett
Claire Fisk
Atchas SM Cronkey
Busker
Topeke
Vernon Imp
Eberhardt
Kart Balina
W. Grigen
Lawrence
J. McKin
Broker Drops $6,000 After Roulette Gambit Fail
A broker forfeited $6,000 following a failed attempt to beat Joe Uliman’s roulette gambit. The incident centers on a high stakes betting strategy and its financial fallout for the broker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Uliman
Railroads as Civilizing Force Across North and South
Former Santa Fe counsel argues railways bind the North and South, develop wealth and industry, and reward labor. He cites Justice Byron Paine on railroads as vital to civilization, spreading goods and relief, and uniting a continent through rapid transit and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magualnes Mare
Inna
Se Peary
Byron Paine
Supreme Court of
Atlantic
Pease
Reservation of Berths Causes Railroad Friction
A Chicago protest condemns the practice of reserving sleeping car berths by name days or weeks in advance. Berths are held and then released near departure, disrupting other travelers and forcing unnecessary car allocations. Railroads face criticism for agents pressuring patrons to pay ahead and for space being kept for reservers rather than cash buyers.
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Chicago
Pullman Ee
al Wm
Patie
Trom
Inck
Taioces
Records on Mexican official rail project align with New York promoters
Reports from Kansas City offices and New York promoters indicate the Mexican official railway project records conform to prior statements. Details remain unclear due to fragmentary copy, but the outline points to continued coordination between the Mexican officials and the railroad promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Well Sten
Mexico
A. Stile
Coane
New York
Phe Records
Congress Act Delays Railroad Proclamation to Pacific Coast
A lengthy proclamation delays the rail line’s rights of way and costs, noting the route to Port Arm and Port Aree near To pololampo, while the building firm gains five years duty-free material import and immediate survey work. Salary mentioned as $204 monthly.
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Act of Congress
Pacific Coast
Pololampo
Guermas
Diario
Ita
Santa Fe Trainman Reunited with Father After Years
Fred Trumbull, a Santa Fe trainman from Emporia, learns his father, missing for years, is alive after receiving a Bakersfield dated letter. The message says the father, last heard from Hot Springs North Dakota, now works in a California mine and plans to visit next week, bringing hope to Fred and his New York based mother.
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Emporia
Santa Fe
New York
Breda
Rome
Fred
Bakersfield
Gal
T. C. Trumbull
Hot Springs
N. D
California
Klondike
Union Pacific Pays Claims After Robbery Burn
Goodland Kansas August 24 the Union Pacific train robbery claim payments concluded adjuster Swingley of Omaha says all claims settled The reward paid is 1100 for the burn injury to a guard Other claims bring total paid to about 6 0 The payments were voluntary and outside of the reas, continues perseverance in the matter and the Union Pacific stands
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Goodland
Kan
U. P. Swingley
Oma- Ta
Union Bawtron
Sheria
Union Pacific
Untidy text fragment hints at a tragic incident in the Southwest
Partial OCR reads four men competing and a death in Texas or New Mexico area. Mentions Zoe Alvares of El Paso as rich, injuries from a ranch event near Xinton, New Mexico. Describes a serious incident with violence including skinning a cat and a band. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Tecate Oto Sreevil
Tee Popt Diepstch
Dallas
Texas
Zoe Alvares
el Paso
Harte
Pear Xinton
Official Route to National Encampment by Santa Fe Train
The route to the National Encampment of the G A B in Chicago is by the Santa Fe Train. Department Commander will depart from Kansas pointe August 36 with Topeka passengers. Sleeper cars and free chair cars are provided. Depots will reserve space and supply tickets and folders.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Start
Kansas Pointe
Sauiné
Topeka
Cara T. i
Chicago and Return Fare Advertised at 14 Dollars
Travel offer for round trip to Chicago under the Great Rock Inland Route tickets on sale August 24. Full particulars include prices four for tickets and return. Reservations requested by 9 AM with Fuller.
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Great Rock
Dickets
Soo
A. M Fuller
Bevanites Organized Campaign Clearly Showing Gains
The Bevanites are organized with J G Johanson Hayes claiming improved conditions over 2856. He notes extensive campaign work with over 1500 speakers listed and a strong national effort. Despite early predictions, he foresees a decisive victory for Bryan, buoyed by urban papers and key politicians backing him.
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J. G. Johanson Hays
Apneme
Hays
Ouicome
Bryan
New York
New Power
Connecticut
Governor Boutwell
Wellington
Cat Schure
Bourke Cochran
Mr. Bryan
30000 Miners Idle Over Cardiff Railway Strike
London dispatch reports 30000 miners idle as Taff Vale railway strike escalates after manager refuses union talks. Cardiff coal movement halts threaten shipping and rail service. rising coal prices amid disrupted supplies and potential broader industrial impact.
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New York
The
Herald
London
Taffvalle Railway
Cardiff
Euandlie
Bisam Coal
Bisam Coal Laa Vory Prestax Auricle ‘Se Bokee Simea’ Coats
Welss
Omnipresent Solicitor Presses Bryan Crowd
A political gathering showed solicitors pressing public figures to subscribe to weekly papers. One persistent man, not identified, tried to enter Bryan's room with a small, poorly printed sheet. He was kept outside after promises to stop further attempts.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Just a Boy An Old Neighbor’s Estimate of Bryan’s Early Life
J R Charlton a Populist from Caney Montgomery County recalls meeting William Jennings Bryan in Salem Indiana where Bryan grew up He describes him as a lively restless youth with ambition and a tendency to seek unusual deeds Charlton now chairs the Populist speakers bureau and has spoken on Bryan’s behalf during multiple encounters
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Bryan
J. R. Charlton
Caney
Montgomery County
Salem
Til
William Jénninigs Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Charlton
Mrr
Charlton
Mr. Chaxition
Mr. Chariton
Newberry Sues For Divorce In District Court
Frank Newberry files for divorce from Hannah in district court claiming cruel and inhuman treatment despite his stance as a dutiful husband who provided for her needs. The filing outlines alleged mistreatment and cites the couple’s domestic discord amid travel arrangements referenced in the accompanying clipping.
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District Court
Frank Newberry
Hannah
Mr. Newberry
An Assessor Places the Value on Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An assessor in Parry Township Allen County Indiana lists Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin among valued items. The notice includes names and addresses of local drug firms and a testimonial from G E Ricketts Assessor noting relief from stomach pain after using the remedy.
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Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Carvwei
Acadec
Soaeipalee
BASIS AGREED UPON Rate of Commissions For Handling Grain
New York August 24 after sessions covering three months or more special committees of brokers, grain receivers and exporters, all from the New York exchange, fixed per bushel rates for wheat, corn and feed at one cent, buckwheat, rye and malting barley at one half cent. Rates apply when consignments are for a member or firm with a partner member of a related corporation or a regularly organized grain exchange in listed cities and associations.
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New York
General Partners
Board of Trade
Chicago
Merchants’ Exchange
Board of Peoria
Indianapoli Produce Exchange
Toledo
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
Commercial Exchange
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orlea Chamber
Pneumatic Tubes Study By Expert Committees Appointed
Washington August 2 Second Assistant Postmaster General Shalienberger appointed expert postal officials to investigate the pneumatic tube system in major cities. The committee includes J M Masten of Montgomery, superintendent Tatwate Chicago, and E W Alexander Philadelphia mall superintendent. They will report on feasibility, operation, ownership and rental as directed by the last port office appropriation act and make recommendations to the Postmaster General for submission to Congress at its next session.
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Washington
Shalienberger
J. M. Masten
Stontwomery
Tatwate Chicago
EW. Alexander
Malls
Philsielphia
Gopersmet
Tims
Pongress
Fires Continue: City Fire Dept Responds to Homes
The department was called at 4 20 Thursday afternoon to the home of G A Past at 519 West Street. Fire damage involved soot from a chimney rear of the house. Ladder company No 3 from Wis ton responded, operations extended over multiple blocks with a total of over seven blocks affected, amid severe conditions for horses nearby.
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G. Apast
West Atreet
T Senay Patna
Ingenious Robbers Use Rubber Tube on Victims
Reports from Cape Somety describe nightly robberies where assailants lure victims from tents and force a crowd using a long rubber tube through inverted canvas. In at least one incident, a resident was attacked as a dozen tents were robbed in one night. Authorities vow to pursue suspects, with victims fearing further street attacks.
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Port T
Wea
Cape Somety
Lawions Aneate
Reigh
Carnegie Settles It Says He Will Not Take the Stamp for Bryan
Andrew Carnegie rejects the stamp for Bryan as reported from New York. The fragmentary text notes Carnegie’s stance amid a broader discussion and cites a distant reference to a report and a claim about malaria remedies.
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Carnegie
Bryan
New York
Aus
Andrew
Evar
Degause
Sete
Pitts Sarr
G A Special for Chicago Advertised on Island Route
Train promotion details describe a Great Buck Island Route special for Chicago leaving Sunday from Island depot. Carriage includes Pullman sleepers and Tourist sleepers with chair cars and coaches. Full particulars and contacts promised by A Puller for more information.
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Great Buck Island
Pullman Prince
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Tod Sloan
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Gecksioy
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Jack
Tiehsenetvin
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Uliman
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Oscar Gardner
Joe Bernstein
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Lullesey
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Minneapulse
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Railroad News
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Stilwell Road
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Orient
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Garfield
Jesse Clark
Illnois
Hyer Haiey
George Stoneeld
Austin
Bill Guyer
Roundhouse
Tonkiw
Newton
Robert Embaugh
Betx
Brides and Helatae
Denwee
Asizona
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Forsy
Meson E. Quick
Raton
Wales
Pullman
FA Lewis
PSE Sy Met
R. W. Squirres
Kansas Avenue
A. O. Rosser
10Th and
Topeka Avenue
Swift& Holliday Drug Co
A.S. Kane & Coy Family Drug Store
A. C. Klingaman
E. Sixth Street
Huwnworom, Inc
G. E. Rickett
Parry Township
Allen Co., Indiana
G. A. &. Special
Chicago, Ill
Kansas
Webrasea
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Union Lith Fic
Columbia River
Overland Limited
Fortlamd
Tallen P. Beinmadion
J. C. Fowrus
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
Toreka
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