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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1895
Page
7
Captain Adrian C. Anson, lone active veteran of 1876 in the National League, discusses his long career, discipline, and health. He shuns liquor and tobacco, relies on handball and billiards for conditioning, comments on modern baseball, and notes his 21st year of service alongside his theater work in New York.
A roundup notes bicyclists advancing beyond trotters and pacers, Yale and Harvard each at five points in the intercollegiate tennis cup, Ww W. P. set a two mile mark of 4 22 34, and Georgeson College adds B. T. Weters. John Blakely will captivate the Penn baseball team next year while Frarrell earns 2400 dollars. Arthur Gardiner posts a flying mile record of 1 42 25, Eddie Bald eyes a European ride, and the German emperor reportedly builds a private track at Potsdam. The piece condemns dangerous bicycle tricks on crowded streets and urges instant arrest.
Feature portrait of Prembi the Ashanti king who allegedly keeps 3,833 wives, rules 3,000,000 subjects, and presides over a gold stool and an umbrella crowned with human skulls. The article describes his palace, wealth, sacred ceremonies, and the Grove of Skulls near Kumassi as a backdrop to potential conflict with England and Lord Salisbury.
The Glasgow merchant David R. meets a Canadian shanty singer who claims to be the clerk who stole from his firm. The man says he intends to repay, but the Glasgow man notes no payment has ever arrived despite promises. The tale unfolds in far Hebrides and Canada.
Dave English, recently sent to Chester Illinois penitentiary for two years, led a tumultuous life as a horse thief evangelist and burglar. His early crime connected romance, a wedding by elopement, and horse theft, followed by several prison terms and a later return to preaching before falling into wrongdoing again. He drifted through Jersey Greene and other counties, with multiple offenses including hog theft and post office burglaries, and a rehabilitation attempt during his last sentence, now working in the prison foundry between periods of reflection.
An American novelist visiting Paris experiences a rude awakening when a uniformed man enters her room thinking it is the maid. The intruder is revealed as the postman delivering a registered letter requiring her signature, highlighting cultural differences in gender etiquette between France and the United States.
W J Sturgess of Polytechnic Harriers broke eight miles in one hour at Stamford Bridge earning a new amateur best and surpassing former records. He extended to 8 miles 270 yards, with 4 miles and other splits highlighted as he overwhelmed rivals.
A trial bout in Philadelphia between William N. Bocab and Harry P. Birchall of the Vesper Boat Club tested a pneumatic glove. The device lets two boxers maintain a rapid pace without serious danger while producing a lively display of boxing technique.
The stallion Axtell, aged nine, boasts 21 standard performers and a remarkable pattern: all his progeny reached prominence as two or three year olds. In 1894 he produced more two year olds in the 2:30 list than any sire in a single season, anchored by his first pacing colt Esteem, a three year old.
Attorney at Law office located in the Hoffman block above Samuels Bra dry goods store at the corner of Liberty and Second streets.
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