Beaton to New York Swim Hopes Face 30 Day Challenge
Reported attempt to swim from England to France is described as the longest, with 15 hours in the water. Peter & Momelly of the city plan a bold shift from Dover at 11:20 to reach New York, aiming to cover the shortest possible distance despite dangers.
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Parader Betting Stir Sparks Large Offer at O Leary
On June 14 in Americus, Darby and The Parader stirred betting intrigue at bookmaker O Leary’s place. A group from stock yard business offered 10 000 to 1 on The Parader, a bid declined by O Leary who later entertained another high stake but refused to process such bets. The local favorite Bonnibert was listed at 3 to 1, with unsteady wagering reported at Swan rne Pars Purader.
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WEW Coach Ralph Hamill Named Chicago Football Advisor
WEW reports Ralph Hamill will succeed Kennedy as Chicago football advisor. The notice mentions Hamill’s expected impact on team strategy and season planning, with reference to center play and tactical guidance during the transition.
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Stinson Wins Motor Race Before 15000 Fans
Stinson defeats Nelson in a 90 mile motor paced race before about 15 000 spectators. The event ran at an unidentified track with the crowd size noted and the victor credited as Stinson, while Nelson finished behind him.
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Race results show Nelson edged by Stinson in close dash
The report details a muddy race with Nelson and Stinson in a tight finish and snap times noted. Stinson overtook Nelson late as the field battled, while other races remained closely contested with sharp splits and visible competition.
New Yorks Fitching Star Matthewson Revered in Baseball Circles
The article recalls Matthewson a noted New York minor leaguer and a familiar figure in early baseball circles. It covers his college days, a notable appearance for the Angl and the Giants era, and references to his pitching era, with mentions of teams, games, and later career notes. Also notes crowds and incidents at races and sales events, reflecting the period’s sports culture.
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Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Aid Claims Strengthening Formula
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Aec ene to strengthen organs and nourish the body. Mentions nature’s nourishment and healing claims with unclear ingredients and alcohol content.
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Saloons Closed Under Hurrell Law Promised Atchison
In Atchison on June 18 sheriff and county attorney enforced a new Hurrell law to stop planing mill owner O W Urick from being sold liquor by local saloons. A clash over selling liquor to Urick's workers led to a threatened warrant, but a compromise prevented arrests and barred further saloon openings.
Ottawa Chautauqua Opens June Twenty-Four at Forest Park
Ottawa Kansas prepares for the twenty third annual Ottawa Chautauqua session opening Monday June 24 at Forest Park. The program includes lectures on Picturesque Public Street and debates with figures like Senator Dolier while Italy Day and Topeka delegates feature in the musical festival and oratorio demploi.
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Fire at Salina Largest in Years Hits City Institution
A major fire in Salina damaged the city’s largest institution of its kind, with severe losses and widespread impact on workers. Reports describe extensive destruction and significant local disruption as fire crews battled the blaze and the building’s collapse risk.
Teachers to Run Paper Pleasanton June 18
In Pleasanton a teachers Institute enters its third week as Ling counts enrolls. Teachers have accepted invitation to take charge of the Pleasanton Observer for the current week and a Fourth of July edition. A colony of Dunkards in Ottawa Kansas shows rapid growth with half-chosen camps located and more expected.
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Newport Races Update and Local Burglary Report
June 18 at Newport Races Cincinnati John McElroy led a purse in a slow lumpy track event with Well backed rivals. Also, Burglars broke into Clark Bros store Beverly stealing over $90 plus $300 in a steel box. no clues. Wedding noted Abilene June 18 Miss Madge Stewart and Jenee F. Bliston wed at parent home.
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Lone Wolf Case Moves to Amend In Indian Lands Fight
Washington June 15 The Comanche leader White Buffalo and others join the Lone Wolf suit against the secretary of the interior challenging the opening of Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Oklahoma A motion to amend has been allowed by the court with counsel for the Indians arguing a change in status It was noted that the motion could affect the case though no objection was raised by the Assistant Attorney General The petition claims the Indians have been wronged by the land opening and seeks to block the action in the ongoing court battle
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Odell Seen Likely To Be Re-elected And Possibly President
New York report quotes Senator Piatt stating Governor Odell appears headed for re-election and may later become president. Piatt denies any plan to resign from the Senate, clarifying there is no intention to leave before his term ends. The interview reflects political speculation circulating in Journal and Advertiser.
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Journal and Advertiser
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Guthrie Action Moves to Clear Intruders in Wichita Mountains
Captain Far rand Sayers commanded 40 cavalrymen under War Department orders to clear unlawful influx and protect the Comanche reservation in the Wichita mountains. Willem A. Richards travels from Oklahoma to Washington after completing preliminaries for county sites and boundary fixes as lands to be opened are prepared.
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Actress Annie Chapman Injured by Trap Door Fall
In Cleveland on June 15 Mrs Annie Chapman of the Hugenis Blilr dramatic company playing at the Lyceum theater fell through a trap door while crossing stage behind the scenes last night sustaining a fractured skull.
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Strike Settled After Three Week Chicago Machinists Walkout
Settlements reached with five plants in Chicago ending a three week strike by machinists. Workers return to nine hour days with no wage cut for ten hours. About 1,000 of 4,200 originally out of work remain idle as firms belong to Chicago Machinery Manufacturers Association and some to National Metal Trades Association.
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Cotton Hill to Close in Kearney Mill Closure
The Kearney cotton mill will shut down due to collapsed Asiatic markets and reduced cotton prices. Eastern investors hold a $90,000 mortgage for working capital, now under foreclosure with a decree expected within thirty days.
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Not On Programme Big Fire at Pan Am Fair Dock
A fire on the Ninguen riverfront dock at Ferry Street destroyed two elevators, a large sour mill, and parts of the dock and International Ferry Co. property. Damage totals around 440,000 to Frontier elevator, 113,000 to Hyun, and 10,000 to Queen City mill. Local crews aided by Buffalo and Erie fire departments battled the blaze.
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No More Liquor For Soldiers Propaganda Alert
Washington June 12 The secretary of war directs publication of the Glowing order for the information of the army No malt vineous or spirit is to be allowed in any unit or camp as a strict prohibition to soldiers amid mounting temperance drives and wartime discipline
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Piles Cure Ad Promises Rapid Results
An old patent medicine advertisement touts a cure for piles promising relief in fourteen days with a single application. It markets tonics and tonics for chills or malaria, plus travel offers and multiple depots. The text repeats prices and routes for rail travel and claims refunds if the remedy fails.
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