Alix Queen of the Track Sets New World Trotting Record
Fifteen thousand spectators watched Alix the trotting queen clock a record mile in 2 3 4% seconds at Til on Sept 20. The pacing star finished the mile in 2 0 3% with splits 30 4 tenths, 1 01% half, and 2 39% three quarters. Ethel A. tied the year old pacing record at 2 10, while other events were unremarkable.
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Garesnuna
Til
Alix
Amnoay
McDowell
Williams
Jonen
Boraemen
Jones
Ethel A
Swell Gamblers Raid Chicago Justices Corrupt
Chicago, Sept 20. John Condon's gambling house at 14 Quincy street was raided by Civic Federation detectives. The raid follows other actions against Varnell's and The House of David as affidavits accuse police and courts of corruption. The federation says prosecutions fail before municipal authorities and claims city justices are corrupt.
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Chicago
Cmcaco
John Condon
Quincy Street
Civic Federation
Citizens’ Organization
Varnell's
House of David
Condon
Court of
Brentano
Pastor Porch Resigns for Large Louisville Church
Rev. F. M. Porch, longtime English Lutheran pastor at Fifth and Harrison, resigns to become pastor of St. Paul’s West Lutheran in Louisville Ky. He will preach farewell in Topeka on Sunday September 30. Porch’s move is to lead one of the wealthiest late denomination churches in Louisville amid city reactions of sadness and congratulations.
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F. M. Porch
Fifth and
Harrison Streets
S T. Paul
West Lutheran Church
Louisville
Mr Porch
Topeka
Porch
Much Kidnapped Man Custody Case Stuns Pittsburg
Mrs Byers wife of a Pittsburg tram manufacturer files a sensational petition seeking custody of her husband and his estate. She recounts a 22 year marriage with multiple abductions across the United States and abroad, ending with his current care under her supervision at a Philadelphia hospital.
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B. Shields
M. Byers
Chicago
Lw.man
Byers
Duluth
St. S
Oaer
Dilty
Ibyers
Tallman
Unitedates
Japan
Sarvel Boyd
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Boyd
St Joseph
Ur. Shields
Peter EL. Kennedy
Davis
Dr. Tallman
Scottish Rite Masons Elect Officers at Boston Session
The Supreme Council of sovereign grand inspectors general for the Thirty third degree elected officers in Boston on September 20. Henry L. Palmer of Milwaukee was named sovereign grand commander with Charles L. Woodbury of Boston as grand lieutenant commander and General Newton Arnold of Providence as grand treasurer among others including Clinton K. Paige of New York as grand secretary general and General Samuel Lawrence of Boston as grand minister of state. Also named were Tucins Lambridge keeper of archives and Oh McCrenachen of New York as grand master of ceremonies with Robert E. Paite of Philadelphia as grand general secretary. Deputy officers for states listed include Marquis F. King of Portland Maine George W Currie of Boston Massachusetts SL Wells of New York John Modge of Loviesport Michigan Hugh Meority of Currins Ohio T Parsons of Cincinnati Indiana N R Ruckle of Indiana John C. Smith of Chicago Wisconsin Albert D. Carpenter of Millenu Grand marshals Horton War of New York Henry Urner of Cincinnati Amos C Pettibone of Chicago.
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Kischen
Supreme Cocnett Ta
Boston
Supreme Council of Sovereign
Scottish Rite Masons Yesternary
Sovereign
Henry L. Palmer
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles L. Woodbury Hoston
Newton
Arnold
Providence
Clinton K. Paige
New York
Samuel Lawrence
Tucins
Lambridge
Mr. Oh
McCrenachen
Rahel Geral
Robert E. Paite
Pilladelphnia
Krad
Maine
Marquis F. King
Portland
Hampshire
George W. Currie
Nassauhusetts
SL Wells
Aston
John Modge
Lovieport
Michigan
Hugh Meority
Currins
Ohio
T. Parsons
Cincinnati
Indiana
N. R. Ruckle
Po Tllinois
John C. Smith
Chicago
Wisconsin
Albert D. Carpenter
Millenu- Grand Marshals
Horton Wari
Henry Urner
Amos C. Pettibone
National Distributing Company Formed by Distillers Outside Whisky Trust
New York Sept 18 an application filed in Albany for the incorporation of the National Distributing Company to represent distilleries with large output. The venture, headquartered in New York, aims to serve eastern and western markets with a yearly capacity of about 5 million bushels or 40 million gallons, targeting the East trade.
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Trust
Perms Corporation
Department
Secretary of State
Albany
National Distributing Company
Whisky Trust
National Distributing Camp
Edirol
Irita
Warpath Marauding Blues Chiefs Lead Chickasaw Rebels
A Stonewall Chickasaw nation special reports Chief Blue, leader of the Chickasaw Negro Indians, in open rebellion. His band marauds, terrorizes citizens, and destroyed the farm of postmaster George H. Trusx as they abducted him and his squaw. Chickasaw government weighs action under Chickasaw or U.S. law to eject intruders. Chief Blue, though old, is a strong and capable leader with absolute authority over followers.
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Wronrra
Kan
Stonewall
Blue
Ine
Ane
George H. Trusx
Trusx
United States
War Reports Confirm Annihilation Of Chinese Army
Secretary Gresham announces three cable reports from the Orient. One says five Chinese and three Japanese vessels destroyed near Port Arthur. Another says a Chinese army unit in Corea is cut off by Japanese forces. A third reports the annihilation of the Chinese army at Ping Yan. Deputy Marshal Smith in Mescourx, Ind Ter, arranged a marriage license for Bill Cook to marry Martha Palman, noting his Cherokee and white heritage.
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Gresham
Washington
Gresham Jolay
Ceat of War In the
Orient
Denby
North Corea
Port Arthur
Pokia
Putlaw Cook
Murry
Mescourx
Ind
Ter
Marshal Smith
Fort Smith
Cool
Bill Cook
Martha Palman
Supaipa
Cook
United States
Briefs By Wire From Across The World
The American minister to Colombia arrives in Colon en route to the US while President Nunez is said to be ill. Japan’s Prince Yamashino is ordered to return to Japan from Kiel. Brazil’s Peixoto denies reports of Admiral Da Gama and others shot at Santo Cruc. An engineer, Tom Carter, dies after a 130 foot fall at Lonesome Alley. A carpenters’ convention notes 54 cities with eight hour law. strikes allowed if properly conducted. The treasury seeks to detain immigrants from Prussia districts due to cholera. Copenhagen elections favor the right and moderates, with radicals gaining three seats. Connecticut Republicans reassemble. W E Simonds chairs. Ex-senator Coffin nominated for governor on the fourth ballot. The Albany Democracy mourns Governor ex from the race, with some displeasure at the withdrawal of a gubernatorial candidate.
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Republic of Colombia
Colon
Bogota
United States
Nunez
Prince Yamashino
Japan
Kiel
Peixoto
Brasil
Admiral da Gama
Fortress of
Santo Cruc
Tom Carter
Strestle
Lonesome Alley
Knoxville
Cumberland Gap
Carpenters
McKuire
Ifty
Connecticut
Foot Guards
Hartford
W. E. Simonds
O. W. Coffin
Middleton
Democratic Organization of the and Seek
Albany
WN. Y
The
Nation
Mae
Assembly
Assembly and Rannes En Arsene Ete
Gee Emor Ex
Ton Bop
China in a Bad Flight Sees Japanese Victory Near
Washburg Sept 20 The confirmation of Japanese land and sea defeats and cut telegraph links between Pekin and Ceres has led observers to believe Chinese forces are in a miserable plight. The remnant in Ceres is cut off by sea and overland escapes blocked by Japanese control of passes, signaling an inevitable surrender and possible move of the war to Manchuria and China with winter approaching.
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Wasmurveros
Gresham
Pekin
Ceres
Yaiue
Corean
Corea
Manchuria
China
Pine Yang
Manchurian
Mukden
Tion
Pelein
Europe
Japan
Tillmanites Nomination Dominates South Carolina Democratic Convention
South Carolina Democrats meet in Columbia with over 300 delegates, a Tillmanite majority, and Charleston delegation challenging the lineup. They endorse the Ocala and Chicago platforms, back silver coinage 16 to 1, and support the dispensary liquor law. Nominations: Jobe Gary Evens for governor, W. H. Thamerman for lieutenant governor, A. T. C. Bates for treasurer, C. W. Buchanan for attorney general. Charleston delegates balk at nominees for not adhering to a true Democratic platform.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Cotumara
Irby
Iran Charleston
Chicago
Jobe Gary Evens
W. H. ‘Thamerman
A.T.C. Bates
C. W. Buchanan
Pease
Checleston
Ie Hall
Mandamus Sought To Force Sugar Plantations Inspectors
The Miles planting and manufacturing company of Louisiana petitions Judge McComas for a mandamus to compel the secretary of the treasury and the commissioner of internal revenue to resume inspections of sugar pristations under the McKinley sugar bounty law. The treasury officials refuse citing the tariff law as rescinding the bounty. Secretary Carlers must show cause September 4.
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Louisiana
Wasnisatox
Miles Planting and Manufacturing Company
McComas
District Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
McKinley
Treasury
Nut
McComus
Carlers
Mandamus
Dynamite Gun Battery Tests Approved for Army Use
The War Department, via Major Phipps, confirms Sandy Hook dynamite gun tests met contract requirements. The six gun battery including one eight inch and two fifteen inch guns with boilers, compressors, and shells will be paid 160000 dollars. Plans push for San Francisco harbor while reaffirming weapon program. Women Temperance units hail Kentucky opponents and reaffirm moral standards in politics.
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Sandy Hook
War Department
Phipps
Ordinance Board
Poeumflla Sud Dynamite Company
San Francisco
The Home Team and the Crowd’s Raucous Ballpark Echoes
A garbled crowd pageant about a home team game ends with a comic chorus. Umpire vilified, manager and mascot praised, and crowds mock the home club amid road woes and zealous spectators.
Forgetting Names as a Political Folly in Public Life
A reflection on Senator John Sherman's momentary name lapse during a speech. The anecdote contrasts Sherman with Senator Hoar and Aldrich, noting their long friendship and shared history. A Western resident’s wandering memory is also cited to illustrate how forgetfulness can harm a public figure seeking popular support.
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John Sherman
Massachusetts
Aldrich
Hoar
Sherman
Ohio
Senator Hoar
Hayden
The Late Rosina Vokes Scorned Tyrrany Of Stage Training
A newspaper feature recalls Rosina Vokes known as Mrs Clay for demanding harsh discipline from actors. A young American actress suffered finger injury during a card scene, enduring pain to satisfy the star's demands. Critics call such training tyrannical while others praise results. Also noted are vignettes on Mayne Keller Newton, watermelon poetry, electric railways’ car cure, and a fish population note about herrings.
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Hesian Vokes
Miss Blank
Mra Clay
Miss’ Blanc
Mia Clay
Mayne
Jeffrey Keller
Maya
Sss
Hin
Keller
Sir Isaac Newton
Beneft
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Arthur Kutshem
J Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Eilbroth
America
Daily News
England
Spavera
United State
Tarsney Renominsiod
Lexiseroxy
Mon
John Terency
Cowherd
Kansas
Bine
Carl
Batimore
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kentucky
Baltimore
Bo Phvostag
Bey Wiaschers
Dastard Chung
Webster
J. Edmund V. Gooke
New York Sun
Westchester County
Boca da Race
Subading
Sem Johising
Wie
Bastiie
Jim Wooster
Sam Johnsing
Mr. Goandsee
Sorgham
Washington Star
Perhape
Lee
Boston Transcript
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Indianapolis Journal
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