Boss and financier Plot Borough Street Rail Deal
At Charlies Wainwright's suburban home the financier and his broker hatch a plan to corner Borough Street rail stock with Dick Horrigan backing them. Bennett, newly elected mayor, resists a corrupt franchise while Phelan and Gibbs maneuver. Tense boardroom drama unfolds as threats, leverage and graft expose the web of influence tightening around city hall.
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Charlies Wainwright
Scott Gibbs
Lme
Borough Street Railway
Dick Horrigan
Phelan
Horrigan
Wainwright
Dallas
Perry Wainwright
Thompson
Judge Newman
Wainnwrights
Alwyn Bennett
Gibbs
Perry
Cynthia Garrison
Cynthia
Bennett
Alwyn
Newman
Orrigan
Board of Aldermen
Reform
Garrison
Dallas and Mrs. Bennett
Vi Gibbs
Vi—Bennett
Hennett
Capainses
Ainwright
Alderman Roberts
Solid Thirteen
X—Bennett
Roberts
Harry Garrison
Iry
Barnett
Morrigan
Keeler Seeks 3000-Hit Benchmark in Hall of Fame Run
The report notes Keeler surpassing 200 hits per season for eight straight years including a 243-hit campaign. It states he has near 2,000 career hits and has bunted close to 1,000 times as he hopes to continue in the league until reaching 3,000 hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler
Friday Duel Over Horrigan Street Railway Bill
The city awaits as aldermen meet to decide the amended Horrigan backed street railway bill. The boss fears loss of power if the measure fails and He pins hopes on his loyal "solid thirteen" to defend the bid with Roberts. Meanwhile the youthful mayor gates a veto battle that tests party unity and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Horrigan
Phelan
Fishes Faces Reflect Calm Sea Life, Atlantic Insight
A thoughtful Atlantic Monthly meditation compares fish to humans, praising the steady, quiet demeanor of goldfish and other sea creatures. The piece contrasts animal antics with the fishs patient, stoic nature, calling fish ideal companions for the mature mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples Aquarium
Zoo
Atlantic Monthly
Community Spirit Outshines Wealth and Brains
The Pittsburg Post notes that money and brains aren’t everything as thousands of people prove they can get by with little. The text highlights collective resilience and social solidarity amid modest means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mappy Vo Loong
Pittsburg Post
Keeler Sets Major Hit Milestone In Baseball History
The Sporting World notes Willie Keeler, right fielder for the New York Americans, has surpassed 2 500 career hits becoming the only active player with over 2 000 hits since reaching the majors. Hans Wagner and Nap Lajoie had previously crossed the mark but recently fell behind.
New Baseball League Proposed From Tri State Clubs
A new league may form from top Tri state and New York State clubs after this season. Some Tri state teams draw crowds enough to cover costs while others do not, prompting calls for a profitable independent circuit. Potential lineups include Altoona Johnstown Harrisburg Lancaster Wilkes Barre Scranton Syracuse and Binghamton, with another circuit possible in Harrisburg Lancaster Reading Wilkes Barre Trenton Wilmington Scranton and Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-state
New York State
National Commission
Altoona
Johnstown
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Syracuse
Binghamton
Reading
Trenton
Wilmington
New Wrestling Giant Siegfried Aims at Frank Gotch
Ernst Siegfried, hailed as Germany’s champion, plans August arrival to challenge Frank Gotch. Under Ernst Roeber, the former Greco Roman king, Siegfried seeks glory not money and could outsize rivals. He has challenged George Hackenschmidt, who dismissed the German ace as a Russian Lion. Siegfried stands six feet three and weighs 252 pounds when fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Siegfried
Wrester
Germany
Frank Gotch
Ernst Roeber
Siegfried
George Hackenschmidt
George
Hackenschmidt
Hack
Munroe's Good Fortune Heats Up After Gold Discovery
Jack Monroe once famous for floorward and exhibition fame now earns riches in Ontario gold fields. He staked a claim, owns a leading mine, and rides a gold rush to wealth. The punch that felled him once is framed as a turning point toward fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Monroe
Jim Jeffries
Munroe
Ontario
Canada
Philadelphia Americans Acquire Salve From Columbia Club
The Philadelphia Americans purchase Augustus Salve, star southpaw of the Southern league, from Columbia in a deal valued at $750. Salve, young yet highly regarded in the South Atlantic, recently pitched a no hit game with eleven strikeouts for Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Americans
Philadelphia
Columbia
S. C
Augustus Salve
Athletics
Salve
South Atlantic
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Aldermanic Chamber
Double Quick
Hartigan
Russia
Mr. Horrigan
Tau
Morris & Cherrington
Willie Keeler
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NEW York Americans
Qayson
George H. Broadnurst
Comptroller’s Office
Sporting World
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Phygicians
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Iowa
Austin Sutherland
A. R
D. G. Knottnerus Billiard Parlor
North Side Square
Gally
Sun
Mail and Express
Daily Co
Sun Westward
California
Daily Mail and Bane
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West Bound Pass
Southwest Limited
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee Moise
East Bound Pass
Saban, Om
St.Paul
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St. Louis
Kansas City
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Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
A. B. Cutts
G. P. Ar
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Minn
Clifford Thorne
House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. MN. Butterfield
Orall
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles JA. Dewey
Law, Counry
Office
J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson Lewyers
Washington County Savings
Hank
W. M. Keeley
E. D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crall
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Capital
A. Wurre
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RK. L. Coucran
E. C. Rupp
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Colenso
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Laws
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