Girl Says She Killed Man in Pottsville Shooting
In Pottsville the trial of Miss Emma Stephany for the July 2 murder of James W Frizzell is set for early September. Police believe she knows the killer, though she claims the shooting was accidental during a card with her sweet heart. The district attorney intends to press for the case regardless of her stated innocence.
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Pottsville
Emma Stephany
James W Frizzell
Schaylkul
Criminal Court
Stephany
Shamokin
Hh Vary
Figgell
Miss Stephany
Mutual Life Attacks Untermyer in Albany Suit
The Mutual Life Insurance Company accuses Samuel Untermyer counsel to the international policy holders committee of ambition to control the firm. A supplemental brief filed in the mandamus case seeks to compel the state superintendent to remove four nominees from the policy holders committee, arguing Untermyer has injected irrelevant material and seeks to gain leverage for personal ambitions.
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Thuantagran Hi
New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Samuel Untermyer
International Policy Holders’ Committee
James McKeen Ard Fieleneck L. Allen
Mutual
Mr. Untermser
Supreme Court At
Albany
Untermyci
Rewapaptr
Poison Replaces Rope and Firearms in Italian Suicides
Special Cable Dispatch notes a Lancet-observed shift in Italy from hanging and firearms to poison as methods of suicide. Once mainly used by women, poison now attracts both sexes due to easier access to corrosives like sublimate amid domestic use.
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Italy
Washington Post
London
Lancet
Morseli
Mary
Gov Pattison Will Filed for Probate in Batavia
The late Gov Pattison's will filed in Batavia Ohio directs a 3000 dollar gift to Ohio Wesleyan University for indigent students, a substantial sum to Milford to found a public library, and the remainder divided equally among his wife and three children. The wife receives the Milford home and 16000 for its upkeep, with a wish that the home remain in the children's name.
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Batavia
Ohio
Ang
Gov Pattison
Ohio Wesleyan University
Mike
Milford
Blood Strength and Wellness Promise in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to build “permanent muscular strength” by improving blood strength, digestion, and overall vitality amid a craze for gymnastic and athletic training among young men. It links bodily vigor to blood health and systemic improvement.
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de Wwean
Racing calendar notes Latonia and Fort Erie dates
Latonia Jockey Club indefinitely suspended. Fort Erie runs July 10 to August 22. Saratoga opens today with the Saratoga Handicap today and the Saratoga Special on August 10. Also listed are Staunton horse shows open tomorrow, Harriunturg August 14 to 1.
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Latonia Jockey Club
Fort Erie
Saratoga
Staunton
Harriunturg
Comment on the World of Sport by J T Kelly adds strong umpiring views
The piece argues for clearer umpire voice and gestures to aid crowd enjoyment, citing Ban Johnson and Harry Pulgram. It reviews races and riders in the circuit, notes excellent performances by Skin and other harness and trotting horses, and previews Harvard crews' England visit with historic stakes. Includes Rockville juniors beating Silver Spring 16 to 0 with Robertson Kemp and Gillis Lee.
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Sir O'Laughlin
Sik
Rockville
Silver Spring
Robertson
Kemp
Gillis and Lee
School Girl Pitcher Wins Fame on Diamond
Allentown and Kutztown area report eighteen year old Miss Carrien Moyer a gifted pitcher who leads rivals with a slow elusive ball striking out five in a Beth- Jerusalem game. Daughter of Victor Moyer she balances baseball with schooling housekeeping and refined manners while drawing a large crowd and attention from local teams.
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Allentown
Carrien Moyer
Victor Moyer
Macungle
Moyer
Miss Moyer
Alamond
Aercely
Rube Waddell
Kutztown Normal School
Beth- Jehem
Salu
Moxies
Temperance
Marnish
Daniels to Compete in Metropolitan Championship
Special to The Washington Post describes the New York Athletic Club outdoor swimming meet at Travers Island on August 11 led by C. M. Daniels, the world champion swimmer returning from Europe after decisive wins. Other events include 10 yard novelty, 440 yard handicap, a fancy diving contest, and a game of English water polo.
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Washington Post
New York
Travers Island
New York Athletic Club
C. M. Daniels
Europe
Hughes Released After No-Run Game in HarrisburgAug Days
Harrisburg August 6 news notes Ed Hughes former Boston American League pitcher and brother of Tom Hughes was released after a no run no hit performance against Johnstown last Friday. Popular with local fans he may return to the big leagues next season. In St Petersburg negotiations have begun toward a new Russo Japanese shipping and commerce treaty.
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Cleveland
Sweet Myra
Chamber of Commerce
Harvess
Washington
Star Pointer
Robert J
Algo
Tis Bronicho
Major Delavarmi Morning Star
C. K. G. Billings
Morning Star
Sweet Marie
Chia
Harvard
England
Columbia College
Plac
Oxford
Cambridge
Dublin
Hanley
Jesus College
Jasper T. Goodall
Columbia
Emia
Harrisburg
Ed Hughes
Tom Hughes
Johnstown
Hughes
Tools Club
Cnue
St. Petersburg
Foreign Ministry
Bender Hits and St Louis Narrowly Beat New York
In Chicago the White Sox exploded for 10 runs against Philadelphia as Bender struggled, while St Louis edged New York 2 1 behind Stone's homer and Petty's pitching. Chicago won 10 to 3. St Louis won 2 to 1 with Petty yielding the decisive run.
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
American Association
Toledo
Minkenporte
Louisville
Lousville
Kansas City
Loutaville
Columbus
Paul
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia- Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Harrisburg Outlaw Club Eyes Next Season Manager
Harrisburg plans to field a team for 1907 and may seek entry under the National Association. Lave Crowe, former Athletics captain and Washington AL baseman, is a leading candidate to manage if terms are agreed. Other names linked include Tom Connor and John C. Calhoun, who declines the manager post.
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Harrisburg
Tri-State
National Association of Baseball Clubs
Lave Crowg
Washington
Athletics
Cross
Tom Connor
John C. Calhoun
Calhoun
Welch to Meet Attell in Twenty Round Fight
Freddy Welch who recently KO'd Hock Keyes faces Abe Attell in a twenty round bout near Cincinnati. Purse dispute sees $1,200 requested by Welch and Attell, with the club offering $1,000. Date expected in September. winner claims two thirds of the purse. Also notes Marquette League meeting and postponed games at Mahone Lot, including Immaculate Conception vs St Feteray and St Peter's vs St Patrick's, with Holy Name vs St Patrick's at McDevitt Field.
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Abe
Philadelphia
Freddy Welch
Hock Keyes
Australia
Abe Attell
Cincinnati
Marquette
St. Martin's Hall
Mahone Lot
Immaculate Conception
St. Ferteray
St Peter's
St. Patrick's
McDevitt Field
Holy Name
St. Patricks
GROS IUS LEADS OUTLAWS IN TRI-STATE LIST
Grosis leads the Red Roses with a high batting average as five players in the Tri-State League surpass the .100 mark. Myers shows rising form for the same squad while O Neill and others swing hard. Marshall leads in stolen bases and Weigand tops runs. McGlynn leads in wins.
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Crosius
The
Red Roses
Myers
Marshall
Johnstown
Weigand
York
Unglaub
Williamsport
Jong
Champion Greer Barred From National Regatta Entry
Boston sculler Frank B Greer of the Boston Athletic Association has been scratched from the Lake Quinsigamond national meet entries by the regatta committee for violating the ninety day club membership rule. With Greer out, the title contest narrows to Fred Sheppard and C Titus while other entries include John Regan Louis Major and several clubs from Harlem to Winnipeg. The day’s events feature singles doubles and fours across senior and intermediate divisions with entrants from N Y C Seawanhaka B C Nonpareil B C and Philadelphia Barge Club among others.
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Washington Post
New York
Frank B. Greer
Boston Athletic Association
America
National Association of Amateur’ Caramen
Greer
East Boston
Boston A. C
Bostonian
Fred Sheppard
SeaWanhaka B. C
C. Titus
B. C
Titus Iswnowar Hasbeer
Sheppard
John J. Regan
Harlem RC
Louis Major
Bohemian B. C
Scullers
Frank Shea
Sheepstead Bay R. C
Thomas McGee
Ravenswood
Associaton
Fred Fussel
Harlem R. C
Donald Miller
Young Ten Eyvek
Wachusetts B
N.Y. Metropolitan
RB. C
New Yorke
Mound City
Best of Horses Battle at Saratoga
Wealthy owners and top riders gather at Saratoga for a twenty two day racing meet with a heavy focus on the books handicapping and a feature card, though entries appear light.
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Saratoga
Saratoga Handicap
Saratoga Opening Preview Promises Elite Racing Action
The Washington Post notes Saratoga racing opens amid top East and West stables, big stakes, and bustling crowds. Favorites include Dandelion and Bedouin in early handicaps, with the Flash and Saratoga Steeplechase among key events. Thursday features Alabama, Friday Travers, and the standout Saturday North American Steeplechase and Saratoga Special as the week’s focal points.
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Saratoga
Saratoga Handicap
the Flash
Mohawk Seiting
Alabama
Saratoga Special
Washington Post
It Springs
Canfield’s
Spa
Runners Listed for Saratoga and Latonia Card
A long list of names and horses appears for Saratoga and Latonia racecards. Rebo Memacies Russeil Rockstone Alpenmetchen and others are mentioned alongside The Mata Princesa Marie Bon Vivant Tom Morgan Nante Lucilie Wee Lass Toupee and several more.
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Saratoga
Rebo
Moneymuss
Woodsaw
Bassi
Heleny
Peter Pan
Electioneer
Golf Bull
Bedoult
the Picket
Agua
Memacies
Russeil
Rockstone
Alpenmetchen
Doc Furique
Latonia
Atme Gardia
Pargo
Sailors Fight Six Round Bout for Fleet Championship
In Newport Harbor the middleweight bout between Seaman Tag of the Alabama and Seaman Condon of the Kearsarge drew a large crowd at the training station. Tag won after six rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules with Fleet Paymaster Simpson timekeeping. Tag was carried aboard his ship amid cheers as crews wagered thousands on the fight and the purse of 380.
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Washington Post
Newport
North Atlantic Fleet
Mewport Tarbor
Meg
Winder
Athletic Board of the
Feet
W. 8
Crossley
Admiral Evans
Chanman
Athletic Board
Generia
Anc
Seaman Tag
Alabama
Seaman Condon
Kearsarge
Marquis of Queensberry
George W. Simpson
Lieut
Rawlins
Paullu
Tag
Condon
Bis
Haver
Harvard Crew Delays Practice Before Cambridge Race
Harvard rowers arrived in London on Aug 5 for a scheduled late start at Bourne End. Delays are expected due to Sunday abstention and a holiday, and difficulties transporting boats from Liverpool may push practice back three days before their race with Cambridge University next month.
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Bowelae Mdg Wrempmacsn
Sue Se
Ormeneert
London
Harvard
Cambridge University
Bourne End
Liverpool
Uniontown Leads League Eight Points Ahead
Cumberland drops to second after a 3 to 1 loss to Uniontown while Washington beats Waynesburg 3 to 0. The East Liverpool club sees heavy investment from the Thompson family of Uniontown and other owners, with several resignations among East Liverpool officials noted. Judge J D Yeomans recovers at his Ashburn home as Dr J W Little reports improvement.
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Cumberland
P.O. M
Shecatta
Washington Post
Uniontown
Washington
Waynesburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Millonaire
East Liverpool
George Y. Travis
J.T. Herbert
Willis Davidson
Frank M. Knowles
Hollis EH. Grosshans
East Liverpool Baseball Club
Yeomans
J. D. Yeomans
Ashburn
J. W. Little
Fourtenth Street
Yeoman
Horse entries and possibilities in the Travers Stakes field
The article lists entrants and hopefuls across stables including Sylvidere, Belvider, and Peter Pan with various owners and colors. Key names include Hitchcock, Rainey, Paget, and Whitney, detailing horses like Demund and Mohawk Jr, and noting the $7590 Travers Stakes purse and potential favorites from New York stables.
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Mr Keene
Grimaldi
Superman
Peter Pan
Philander
Gretna Green
John E. Madden
Golf
Bat Masterson
Faust
Mr. Hitc
Thee Colt
Salvidere
Seracinesea
Heastie
Sidney Paget
Charles Edward
Water Peart
Water Pearl
Paget
Edward Thomas
Paul Rainey
Ennas
Rainey
Demund
Mr . Rainey
Saratoga
Mr. Rainey
Mockstone
Flint Hyll
William Johnson
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