Real Bandicaps in Baseball Pennant Myths and Misfortunes
A reflective essay argues that pennants hinge on luck and unseen factors, citing scandals, fan influence, player gambling, and odd breaks as derailing teams. It recounts how management, wives, and even disease and watermelons altered outcomes for famed clubs, leaving the pennant winner often unclear. The piece names Chicago White Stockings, Giants, and other clubs in a broad critique of baseball misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisehad
Chicago
Hunaededad Mousads
Peopl
Kelly
Clarkéoon
Anil
Cincinhiat
Boston
Brooklyn
Qnca
McGraw
Bacome
Rasing
Peeck Hanlon
Washington Park
Brighton
Sheepshead
Angon
Floren
New York Ball Club
Freedman
St Louis
St. Louis
Cesson
Lake Providence
Louisiana
Ram
Strange Happenings Across Time and Places
A fragmented clipping reports bizarre crimes and medical oddities from the 18th to 20th centuries, including a reveler stuck by a fork in a coffin, a man jailed for biting, a monkey-wrench attack, a woman losing a leg yet feeling relief, and a Russia bound witness who never leaves his coffin due to vertigo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aha
A. Sturner
Pottyville
Penn
Amsin
Tehnabinsk
Russia
Legally dead ruling frees inmate in family estate dispute
A Supreme Court decision declares Willett Springsteel legally dead while imprisoned, enabling his sisters to inherit his brother’s estate after the murder transformed into a contested inheritance. The case unfolds amid broader oddities and local crime notes from Hammond to Crown Point.
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Supreme Court
Justine Tompkins
White Pisins
Willett Springsteel
Sing Sing
Lef
Springateel
Theves
Sherif F
Carter
Hammond
Ind
Crown’ Point
Philemg Williams
Crown Point
Panhandle
Wang Harm
Biem
Bangkok
G.visi
Siam
Frank Bchribet
Mother Bi
Mrs. Star
Denver
Cole
Mrailo Brophy
Brooklyn
John Boland
Barber Asphalt Company
Boland
Roland
Joan Inman
Paul Read
Ladd
Jordan
Polycrates
Joos
Vouges Haa
Qarardmer
the Pines
Focal
Douss
Horace Bond
Bond
Prairia Honde
Lawton
Michigan
Ours
Harper
Georgia
Cabin Bay
37 Miles For A Nickel On Manhattan Surface Lines
New York City surface car statistics show Manhattan offers longer single-fare rides than other cities. A trip from the southern tip to Kingsbridge can reach 87% miles, with a ride under four hours except rush hours. Third Avenue to Ft George covers 12.37 miles in 1 hour 30 minutes.
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New York
St Louis
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Washington
Manhattan
Third Avenue
Postofca
Ft George
St. Fead
Philadelphia
Hard to parse claim about curved ball and boomerangs
The fragment records a mocked explanation to an Australian bushman about throwing a spherical ball in a curve. The speaker dismisses the idea as rot and accuses others of being fakery.
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Chicago
Esay Seough
Buffalonian's Fishing Adventure in Honey Harbor
A fisherman recounts aVacation misadventure in Ontario coastlands. He travels from Midland to Honey Harbor with barrister T. A. Dat guides, boards boats, and fishes around Pleasant Point. He faces dwindling bait, catches large bass and ling, loses diamonds overboard, and ends stranded until rescues by a horse named Jerry and Captain Nickerson's steamer. He returns with about 200 pounds of fish despite legal limits, reflecting on the lakeside voyage.
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Georgiah Bay
Midland
T. A Dat
Toronto
Honey Harbor
Diblag
bin Iauooh
Kia Bido-c-wes
Pleasant Point
Mr. Dutt
Jadley
Dex
Thad
Potinda
Menresad
Pha
Gimmondy
Hewitt
Robin
Aga
Mt Wax Jerry
Tim
Hint Mager
Nickerson
Jerry
Nicke
Hhanda T
Remarkable Diver Feats and Ocean Heroics Across Wrecks
A historical account extols divers Laverett, Trapnell, and Lambert for perilous underwater rescues and feats. It recalls sinking ships, courtroom style dangers, and rapid rescues at depths up to 35 feet, noting shark encounters, octopus attacks, and improvised diving gear.
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Laverett
English Channel
Leverett
Mata
Will
Trapnell
Ulver
Mattson
Parque Fiore
Bay Iscay
Victor Hugo
Bea
Palmer
Dunvesth
South Arm
Retief
Back His Own Bootor Dew Fore Times
A Dew Fore Times report describes a resident finding a mouse responsible for sabotaging a waste basket and a closet, overturning a jar of tablets including charecel ginger and pepsin, and scattering fragments while misidentifying a poison as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mica
Hot Weather Hints From Health Officials and Experts
Philadelphia health commissioner Dr. Thomas Darlington advises moderation in food and drink during summer. He cautions against gin or strong beverages for infants and suggests plenty of water and mild foods. Prof Otto Bolunk warns against heat dangers, noting strokes rise with heat and humidity. Household tips include ice for desserts, butter exercise, and careful care of pets and birds during hot weather.
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Tphilefalphia North American
Thomas Darlington
Ture
Otto Bolunk
Hest
Hazerlés
Hattie Hummer
Jim Laws
Snake-Killing Kitten Attracts Local Awe In Bloomsburg
In Bloomsburg, George Fornwald recounts his eight cats as oddities, but one kitten stands out for hunting garter snakes. The cat supposedly brings snakes to the nest and leaves a dormitory of serpents in the yard. Neighbors note occasional sightings of a snake in the pot though the habit seems limited to small garter snakes. The feline is described as mild and not dangerous, though capable of tackling larger prey if faced.
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Thale
Brasball
Almont
Ekvon
Renly
Jim
Ina
Anyon
Cattanan
Griffith
George Fornwald
Smbatitute
Mali Rare Vier
Bloomsburg
Atrenge
Efteen
Farswalé
Gloucester ship reports strange dog with elastic collar
Captain Joe Silvatria aboard the Gloucester schooner Flore J. Sears notes a strange dog with a thick elastic collar near Georges. some fishermen suggest it may be part of a government tagging system for tracking fish movements. The object weighed about five pounds and provoked varied reactions from crew and locals.
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Weston Burald
Joe Silvatria
Gloucester
Flore J. Sears
Georges
Ine
Innyar'n
Tha
South African Conflicts and Global War Costs Highlighted
The Shannee City Journal-E reports massive wartime expenditures across nations. It notes 11.2 billion in conquest aims, 4 billion spent in Southwest Africa, 4.1 billion taken from Japan's treasury, and 1.5 billion in empire ambitions, with numerous other costs in the two wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qostey Luxuedes
Shannee City Journal-E
Sxit
Ageney Moralx
Uute
Manchuria
Germany
Africa
After an Early Epigram Park Scene Verse
A fragment from a public pageant features Cholly Fighthead whose smile sparks theatrical bravado. In playful verse the scene hints at flirtation, wit, and performance, noting Dolly Footlights and Dame Nature in a lighthearted, era flavored cameo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Dolly
Indian Chief Black Feather Wins Pit Fight Over Jingo
In a frontier gravel pit a Siwash, known as Chief Black Feather, challenged Jim Kelly and his dog Jingo in a brutal two round bout. The Indian dominated with a crushing grip and overpowering strength, finally forcing Kelly to submit as the crowd watched in hushed awe.
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Black Feather
Kelley
New York
Waloon
Jim Emnly
Saelim
Jets
Jim
Fiat
Kelly
Boller Mater
Glen
Gallatin
Shelly
Swanson
Bay
Bose
Siwash
Black
Amati
Tingo
Ater ‘Hlet Black Feather
Jim Kelly
Feathers
Helly
Aleady
Papl
Great Academy of Life
Singa
Shorana
Tas Yingo
Jingo
Eisgraph
Bik
Tyla
Fingo
Agatniog
Gallath
Jinga
Huskie
Bie Ife
Yingo
Chiat Black Pesther
Thett Ba
Solstely
Price
Black Feathers
Ma Retha
Mr. Kelly
Blu
Farmers Profit From Wheat and Parlor Cars Plan
In a Chicago News 7 feature a farmer and railroad official debate how wheat wealth and new parlor cars with wax fruit and horsehair furniture could attract riders. Farmers complain of prejudice against old-style cars while strategies to lure them into the parlor cars are discussed, including pricing and design choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Garlor
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