Vanderbilt Rail Rivalry Shapes Boardroom Shakeup
The Times reports friction over succession at the Vanderbilt rail empire. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. faces scrutiny in replacing his father on key boards, while William Rockefeller joins New York Central, signaling broader shifts among the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and allied interests affecting the New York Central and New Haven routes and plans for the Boston Albany line.
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Hartford
Charles P Clark
New York Central
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Welsh Rarebit to Ride a Wheel Again Title
Famous Welsh Rarebit to ride a wheel again as he trains to regain his old pace king title.Jimmy Michael plans comeback with intense preparation at Manhattan Reach and La.venue area, following a long absence from racing. The story notes his celebrity status and the sport’s evolving machines.
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Insich
Th Hide
Michaux
Baman
Ian Ensepin
Manlatian
Michiels
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Wbales
Drew Tanern
Yale Football Prospects Grapple With Missing Veterans
Yale trains for the fall season amid a flood of graduations and injuries. Key veterans like Gorton Brown, Malcolm Mouride, and Dudley must be replaced as candidates report, while fresh backs and ends compete for positions.
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Fitz Fights For Rematch In Heavyweight Claim
A clipped U S sourced note reports Will Fitzsimmons pressing for a repeat title bout. He argues he earned the chance against Jeffries and questions prior results. The piece centers on Fitzsimmons seeking fair stakes and a decisive contest to resolve the heavyweight claim.
Abilene Plans Coursing Meet With Local Group
Abilene officials describe a plan for a coursing meet in the area. An organizing group will coordinate efforts for a two day event at an identified venue this fall. The effort appears linked to a regional association and aims to attract participants from nearby areas.
Tracey to Meet Smith at Lenox Athletic Club
Tracey 10 meet Smith at Lenox Athletic Club on October 10. Reported notes from Chicago describe Tracey as a pugilist preparing for a boxing event, with training plans and weight conditions to be observed at the Harlem racetrack training base.
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Fongemont
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Wil
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Harlot
Delhanty Leads with Highest Batting Record
Delhanty tops the field with the highest batting record while Bugles First among pitchers sulks in the background. The National League base standings are updated as the season progresses and teams jockey for position.
Burkett bids for honors in strong season clash
Burkett trains hard as he challenges Delehanty for top honors. Keeler leads Giants batters with a .227 average amid tight race among sluggers. Pittsburg’s Seretta Ove Vitae sits second with Wagner of Louisville fourth. Jimmy Hughes tops pitching with a 26 game stretch, while Young Howe of Baltimore trails closely at .792. Dunn of Brooklyn shifts in ranking. Gattie and others hold mid places in the list.
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Gradylene
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Pittsburg
Wagner
Louisville
Jimmy Hughes
Hughes
Texas
Howe
Baltimore
Dunn
Brooklyn
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Heth
McLame
Gattie
Ginnie
Ryan Challenges McCoy for Middleweight Title Match
Thomas Ryan, a 450 pound world champion, calls out McCoy for a middleweight title bout in New York. He cites repeated refusals, notes a Coney Island offer of 6000, and proposes timing around the Sharkey Jeffries bout, with weight at ringside and training with James J. Jeffries.
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Roper Piuasimmen
Cousing
Gene
Jeffries
Fitgsimmons
New York
Tommy Ryan
McCoy
Redwens
Hsin
Charles Eich
Mtettoys
Robert Fitzsimmons
Chammiansiiy
Coney Island
TC Am
Sterne
James J. Jefertce
Thomas Ryan
O Donnell Was Easy Knocked Out by Kid McCoy
New York report recounts Kid McCoy overpowering O Donnell in the sixth round at the State Bank arena. McCoy used superior reach and weight to dominate, landing heavy blows while O Donnell failed to score cleanly. O Donnell fell after a left swing and was unable to rise, referee counting. Time of round 2 minutes 48 seconds.
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Kid McCoy
New York
Sest. S
O'Donnel
Wim Siwoys
Mmccoy
Steve Hind
McCoy
Ronells
Waa
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Odonnell
O'Donnelln
Gravesend
Ben Eder
Merlin
Life Giart
Toluca
Aspen
Hurricane
Patton
Non
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Pharaoh
Gnetion Aie
Readville Trotting Meet Sees Close Finish in 2:12 Class
September 20 Readville Massachusetts reports a smaller crowd yet another solid racing card. In the 2:12 pace nine starters raced with Georgiana narrowly beating Timbrel after a tight finish, while Nigger Jack and Georgiana won the final heat. Gravesend and Haslem races follow with hurdles and mud affected results. Fort Erie noted ongoing rain and a sloppy track.
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Dreeders
Georgiane
Tos Wire
Georgiana
Timbrel
Paddy PD
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Abilene Coursing Meet Sets October Dates
A muddy field hosted the Abilene state coursing meet announced for October 2 and 2 hours, with events on prairie lands north of Abilene Kansas. The Abilene Coursing Club has funded prize money and Elliot defeated Duckwalter in a 100 bird match held at the Keystone Shooting League grounds.
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Elfiott
Keystone Shooting League
National League Score By Innings Batteries Meri and Sullivan
The article lists innings with the Pittsburgh catcher Leever and Schriger noted in the scoring line. It references Isnningss batteries Meri and Sullivan for the Pittsburgh game, detailing the sequence of runs across innings.
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Emporia Street Fair Plans and Carnival Highlights
Emporia announces a multi day Street Fair on September 2, 8 and 20 with parades, free performances, and a grand carnival. Highlights include acrobats, jugglers, a free band concert, a parade led by the marshal's band, and an automobile display described as a horseless carriage weighing 2300 pounds. The event features dance acts, jubilee singers, and a closing night with a masque ball.
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Topeka Resident
A Topeka carpenter, M. L Terrence of 819 East sth street, shares his experience with Doan's Kidney Pills. He states kidney trouble stopped after two boxes and no symptoms returned. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's at local drugstores and notes Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
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Foster-Milburn Co
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Vandalism Alleged Outrages Rise to Protest in U S
Washington reports Catholic outrage over alleged outrages on Philippine churches by American soldiers. Metropolitan Truth Society president Rev Dr William F McGinnis sent a direct protest to the President and to Catholic archbishops, citing photographs and private letters as evidence while contesting Prof Schurman's claims.
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America
Such Society
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Guadeloupe
Outrage Claims by U S Troops Spark Debate in Cuba Era
A long, disjointed excerpt details accusations of outrages by officers and troops during the Cuban occupation and Philippines, with letters from William McGinnis and other figures urging corrective action. It references military discipline gaps, mobilized regiments, and public discontent, and includes a rundown of the Atchison Corn Carnival program with various performances and venues.
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