The Story of a Newspaper War Chapter I
In a Bloomfield newsroom, Editor Brayton fights to outpace rival The Standard as The Blade launches with a murder scoop. The chaotic day follows brisk copy, a chaotic spill of ink, and a risky plan to outmaneuver competitors.
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Press Associa
Bob Brayton
Peeto
Mr. Brayton
Pete
Brayton
Common Council
Standard
Jimmy James
Horace Greeley
Ole Man Bennett
New
Blade
Boston Herald
Springfield Republican
Bloomfield
Charles E. Banks
Professor
Booled
Slocas
White
Hobbs
Toye
Busby
Blade Office
East End
Billings
Tne
News
Hawkins
The Wobbler on a Bike Turns Out to Be a Girl
A Washington Star poem describes a sudden encounter on a plain where a rider labeled the wobbler on a bike crashes with understated heroism. The speaker notes the shock and speechless moment when identity is surprised by the faltering cyclist.
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Washington Star
Ball Tire Bicycle Plan Could Replace Tubing
An inventor describes a new bicycle tire using independently detachable hollow rubber balls held in a channelled aluminium rim. The balls contact the ground, bear rider weight, and stay buoyant if punctured, allowing a rider to continue with several punctures and quick ball replacement.
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New York Sun
Tobacco makers attack the wheel craze as harm to smoking
A tobacco journal claims bicycle riding has diverted 500,000 male smokers to riding. It argues even modestly reduced cigar use could slash yearly cigar consumption by hundreds of millions, aid temperance, and promote temperate drinking and healthful water, noting riders stay sober and cool.
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Tobacco
The Bicycle Craze Across Europe in 1896
The bicycle craze spans Europe with England leading production and estimates of 400000 machines to be manufactured in 1896. Russia remains largely unaffected, possibly due to its harsher climate and terrain. The trend reflects widespread enthusiasm beyond the United States.
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Europe
England
Russia
Wide tires on roads and bicycle baggage debate
Pennsylvania and other states favor wide tires with road tax credits for farmers while users of narrow tires face full tax. New York wheelmen push a bill to allow bicycles as free personal baggage on railroads, a question likely to rise in other states soon.
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Pennsylvania
States
New York
Union
Bicycle improvement aids hill climbing for riders
The article describes a mechanism by John E. James of Worthington Pennsylvania to shift pedal position forward or saddle backward to let a rider apply weight and muscles on hills. It notes pedals normally sit in front of a vertical line from the saddle and explains temporary adjustments.
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John E. James
Worthington
James
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New Pedal Clip Attachment Grips Foot Easily
A new pedal clip attaches without attention to the clip. When the foot rests on the pedal the clip snaps into place and locks firmly. Upon lifting the foot the clip flips under and unlocks itself ready for reuse. The device eliminates side guards with a metal guard strip adjustable for various pedals. Weighs about three ounces and requires no delicate parts.
French Bicycle Ryan by Gas Exposition Attraction
At a bicycle exposition the Benzine gas powered bicycle by Hildebrand and Wolf Muller draws crowds. The rider can control speed instantly, stop instantly with two guards holding the bike, and the motor runs silent. It matches top bicycle speeds and can reach express train speeds. Fuel costs one cent per three miles and suffices for 180 miles.
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Ryan
Messrs
Hildebrand
Wolfmuller
le Monde Moderne
Paris
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Buffalo, N. Y
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H. S. Thomas
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