Jaguarina Dominates Mounted Broad Sword Field
Sports writer disputes Duncan C. Ross as America’s top mounted broad sword fencer. Jaguarina, the Spanish American bladeswoman, defeated Sergt. Owen Davis and Capt. Jennings in San Francisco contests and claims mounted and foot championships. She weighs 195 pounds and eyes Athens Olympiad.
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Chronicle
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Owen Davis
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
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Athens
Pitcher Cross A Pioneer Of Early Western League Play
George L. Cross, a pitcher from last season's Indianapolis Western League squad, was born January 9, 1872 in Manchester New Hampshire. He played for Manchester in the New England League 1891 and Tacoma in the Pacific Northwest League 1892, later joining Charleston Cincinnati and eventually Indianapolis in 1894 and 1895, posting strong pitching numbers including a 12 to 1 win over Toledo and a shutout against Detroit. Gallagher Wins the Tourney. Thomas J. Gallagher won the short stop billiard tournament in Chicago, defeating Maggioli of St. Louis to take top prize as McLaughlin Philadelphia took fourth.
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Detroits
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Minn
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Gallagher
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McLaughlin
Philadelphia
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Sutton
London Celebrities and Africa Exploits by Luke Sharp
The narrator recalls a Paris and London social scene with two famous young explorers recounting Africa journeys. He notes a Frenchman and an Englishman discussing Stanley era tales, and describes African bee defenses and a single tribe siege. He then warns that the jigger pest will dominate Africa, aided by native “Jigger prickers.”
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Kipling
Africa
Jack Robinson
America
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South America
St. Paul de Something
Stanley
Free Press
Good Notion of Economy Cigar Tale From New York Tribune
Two men discuss cigars with one claiming he buys a $10-a-hundred brand but is tempted by a $16-a-hundred offer. The dealer pressures taste, yet the narrator passes on gift cigars to others, insisting he keeps the cheaper option as the better value.
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New York Tribune
Nassau Street
There Are Others. Bobby Presents a Friend
A child named Bobby asks his mother to observe Tommy Jones to prove he is not the naughtiest boy. The exchange shows a playful, family moment as the mother mentions meeting Tommy Jones previously.
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Bobby
Mamma
Tommy Jones
Tommy
Graph recorder for piano touch could aid students
A French invention uses a rubber tube and recording drum under a piano to graphically show finger pressure. The moving pen marks irregularities on paper, revealing evenness of touch and guiding practice. The device, adjustable by wedges, records straight lines when silent and peaks with note force, aiding musical education.
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Globe-Democrat
France
Mountains of Sulphur in Cocopah Range
A. Godbe, Ensenada banker, returns from a trip via Yuma to the Cocopah mountains east of Lower California and reports sulphur deposits near Hardy's Colorado. Guided by Judge Masterson and Cocopah Indians, the party descends the Colorado River to a sulphur bluff and shaft, describing 87 percent pure sulphur with 98 percent refined content and plans to market immediately.
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Yuma
Cocopah Range
Lower
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Fay
Colorado
Hardy
Godbe
San Diego
Hot Water As a Medicine
Hot water is praised for numerous cures including lung congestion sore throat and inflammations. A neck wrap of hot water and flannel helps croup and can ease symptoms in ten minutes. It also relieves headaches neuralgia aids digestion and is recommended for indigestion and dyspepsia.
New English Veil Fabric With Wavy Center Threads
An English maker designs a veil fabric with thick edge threads and an undulating center pattern. Loose yarns run through the gaps parallel to fixed threads, and the fabric is split lengthwise between thick threads then cut into lengths. Drawn tight the material fits snugly over the forehead.
The Bicycle's Progress at Regent's Park Garden
Bicycles are now allowed on the grounds of the exclusive botanical garden in Regent's Park. Riders must keep away from the museums and conservatories to avoid restricted areas.
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Regent's Park
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