Courtneys Rivalry Tests Cornell Rowing Cohesion
Special to The Washington Post details a Cornell varsity shell rower dispute over selection of a pacemaker and the threat from veteran coach Gough to punish the crew. The article describes pressure from three hundred squad members and the wider impact on team unity after a near defeat to Columbia, with implications for Courtney’s authority and future crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Charles B. Courtney
Cornell
Hinland
Tha Oarmman
Courtney
Ithsea
Cornills
Columbia
Pats
Liemin
Tia
Wien
Courhaey
Phose
Roel Courtney
Yale Will Lose Five to Graduation in 1908 Rowing
Yale plans for 1908 rowing face a major rebuilding after losing five seniors including stroke Howard Boulton Walbridge Taft and Bayard Hoppin plus Coxswain Barkulax and Stanley Rockwell. With three key eight positions open and little ready talent Yale expects no coaching changes and will rely on freshmen to supply new material.
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New Haven
Yale
Howard Boulton
Walbridge Taft
Bayard Hoppin
Cox- Swain Barkulax
Stanley Rockwell
Boulton
John Kennedy
Jawan
W Cuetts
Yale Unable to Field Crew for Cambridge Rowing Charity
London June 30 The Yale eight at Tresley faces difficulty in assembling a crew to repeat last year’s international clash with Cambridge. Cambridge rowers Stuart and Johnstone decline continued competition, citing fatigue after Henley. Henley entries rise, delaying plans and risking shortened race programs.
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London
Tresley
Cambridge
Yale
Harvard
Dcl
Stuart I
Ason
Johnstone
Cambridge University
Wild
Gimita
Stenley
Bec
W Nailer
Btnart
Baseball Briefs From An Old Eastern Trip Dispatch
The report covers players like Buc Freeman and Sampson, cites clashes with umpires, and mentions Genevieve Laine, Joe Kellay, and Sammy Strang. It notes McGraw and other managers facing controversy, with references to consumption illness of Joe Quest and general league tensions.
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Buc Freeman
Anneapolis
Cha Fesca
Tolsdo
Cox
Dil
Grand Prix Race at Dieppe Entries and Awards
Elliott F Shepard and Walter Christe-Christi to drive top car among thirty eight entries from fifteen firms for the Automobile Club of France Grand Prix at Dieppe. Duray, Szisz, Wagner, and other noted drivers compete as crowds flood Dieppe for the event with 100000 visitors expected and officials guarding the track to prevent mobs.
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Elliott F. Shapard
Walter C. Chis
Honore
Dieppe
France
Automobile Club of France
Hia
Itw
Londinieres
Cara
Ffteen Army
Elliott F Shepard
Walter @ Christe Christis
Nazarro Szlaz
Lanca Wagner
Jenatsy
Rougier Duray
Hemer
Nazarro
Lancia
Wagner
Fetea
Long Island
Fallieres
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Alliott Fitch Shepard
Col Eliott F Shepard
New York
William H Vanderbilt
Christie
James L Breene
Felice Nazzaro
Probie Thinker and Downtime League Postponements
Fragmented OCR notes mention Western League and New York State League games with teams such as Denver Bronx, Des Moines, Lincoln, Omaha, and Utica. It references detentions downtown, game postponements due to weather or other issues, and scattered scores like 3 to 0 and 2 to 1.
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Denver
Bronx Cry
Omaha
Lincoin
Pamplona
Des Moines
Tasings Rola
New York State League
AL Arbour
Athapy
Scranton
Binghamtos
Vedo
Eal
Utica
Uticaa i
Wecount
Wal
Six Boats Return From Thrilling Yacht Race Start
A yacht race from Bristol to Mostauk Fosnt featured six boats returning after a dramatic contest. The Cindy, skippered by A F Tewls, led early but Little Rhody, captained by Tillinghast, and crew were swept overboard near Grentens Reef and rescued. The Little Rhody finished first in fourteen hours forty nine minutes and five seconds, with Bombino Lawrence Tunnel and Nutmeg A C Jones placing second and third. Boston reports also note Mapaver McGuire selling outfielder John Hoey to the Toronto club in a separate Eastern League deal, with potential player return.
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Plato
Bao! Yacht Club
Bristol
Mostauk
Sin
Ore
Cindy
Te Gay
Meingt
F Tewls
Providence
Higgins
Canmorore Tillinghast
James
Grentens Reef
Auall
Can Yao
Highwals
Lawrence
Sud
C Jones
Hoey
Toronto
Washington Post
Boston Mass
Mapaver McGuire
Dty
John Hoey
McCuire
Holy Cross
Death by poison at home of Lula and Lillie Steele
James W Mugg aged twenty nine residence 1b Seventh Street Southwest died after drinking laudanum at the home of Mrs Lula Steele and her sister-in-law Miss Lillie Steele at 335 BC Street Southwest. He collapsed and died at Emergency Hospital shortly after midnight despite efforts by bystanders and police.
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James W Mugg
Seventh Street
Lula Steele
Lillie Steele
BC Street
Fourth Precinct
Jackson
E Street
Mugg
Muge
Colored school launched at Convention Hall meeting
Rev 8 G Lamkins urged a national industrial school for colored boys in the District of Columbia at a mass meeting in Convention Hall. Speakers included Bishop Smith and Judge Gibbs. fundraising of 50,000 began with John Joy Oolson named trustee.
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Columbia
Getluh Lamiting
Convention Hall
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T Washington
America
Mactarinn
Bla
J . Butler
Luther Place Memorial Church
Bishop Smith
Washington
Bishop Walters
New Jersey
Julin Mason Layton
Charles F. Douglise
MW Gibbs
Little Rock Ark
John Joy Oolson
Working Without Worried Mindset Promoted By Comfort
A Lipatacott magazine feature extols ease after work as a cure for worry. Chancellor Runyon of New Jersey is cited for quitting the day’s stress upon returning home, swapping shoes for slippers and leaving cares behind. The piece argues willpower and rest, plus light exercise, curb digestive and nervous issues and reduce doctor visits.
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Lipatacott
Magasin
Prat
Avaree
Chancellor Runyon
New Jersey
Sheridan vaulter Sheridan Faults and a $600 bet in play
The article details Martin Sheridan claiming he can clear 12 feet 6 inches in pole vaulting despite lacking proper form. It covers his test runs at Celtic Park, skeptical remarks from peers, his technique flaws, and the wager amid all-round competition preparations. Also noted is a separate report on John Weichers removing a hatpin and a Jamestown Exposition prize fund.
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Big Cop
Washington Post
New York
Martin Sheridan
Round Table
Celtic Park
Martin
Pat Conway
Phil Coffey
Peter Leahy
Walter Dray
Thommases
Sherilan
Jet
Walle Martin
Sheridan
Fiat
Claude Allen
Syracuse
Irish American Athletic Club
Vartin
Experce
Waterson
Towa
Emerald
John Weichers
Grundy County
Weichers
Yeaterfay
Lion in a drug store shocks Atlanta crowd
A lion escaped from a traveling cage during a stage show at the Bijou Theatre area in Atlanta. It ran through Peachtree Street to Walton and Forsyth, attacked a horse near a drug store, broke into the Eldie-Watson Co shop, and frightened patrons. Police and handlers fired blank rounds to subdue the beast, while bystanders fled and witnesses described the perilous moment.
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Chicago
Mkin-Watsons
Peachtrea
Marietta
Atlanta
Che
Bijou ‘Theater
Lamvatia
Hauss
Joosa
Forsyth Street
Broad Street
Prince
Walton Street
Peachtree Street
Ellde-Watson Company
Nottinghan
Ike & Mountain
The Midnight Crowd in Yanous Walka of Life Telepathy Talk
A chaotic scene in a lunchroom features a policeman and crowd debating telepathy and its appeal. A motorman, billiard hall man, and others recount odd, humorous experiences with mind influence and a curious watch trade, ending with a wary warning about heat and longing.
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Chicago News
Tve
Pelley
Woodlawn
Imotorman
Advertising Hints Emphasize Prompt Delivery Benefits
A mid century ad analysis urges retailers to highlight fast delivery as a key selling point. Even small shops should advertise on time service to satisfy customers, reduce complaints, and win repeat business, with examples from department stores and grocers. It cautions against irrelevant catchlines and praises concise, truthful display ads that show the business name and top line clearly.
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Lerger
Ainner
de Hyerlss
Plain ad critique questions overhyped display
Reader comments on an oversized ad for a company named DA Tempking, criticizing the layout clutter and lack of clear messaging. The speaker urges straightforward copy about the firm’s machine-building speed, efficiency, and repair work, suggesting better design and a flagship product to engage the community.
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DA Tempking
Buldink
White Laundry Promises Clarity and Quick Service
A concise note extols White Laundry for neat, to the point service. It claims the act of washing fits into an inch of space while promising space for a phone number, address, and name to contact the laundry for details and donations.
New Troner Promises Easy Work on Collar Edges
A fragmentary notice describes a device or method called the New Troner aimed at smoothing collar edges. The wording suggests a sales pitch promising saving effort and avoiding wear or damage.
Advertiser Promises Clean Carpets and Laundry Collars
An ad describes carpet cleaning and laundry collar services with emphasis on a smooth edge and durable impression. It notes a phone number plainly at the bottom and promises careful cleaning without wasting space or disrupting laundry work.
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Ures
Rusma's Heir to the Throne and Allied News
A fragmented report notes the Russian imperial family and Alexis Nicolaievich in danger threats and health concerns. It describes palace conditions at Tsarskoe-Selo and the health issues linked to damp quarters and plumbing. It also mentions a separate Pittsburgh Dispatch item about Louis Bontania attempting a river rescue and a 2½ percent reward.
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Rom Gurrent Saravan
Tsarskoe-Seloia
Alexis
Imperial Palace
Alexie
Moscow
Zakharin
Alexander II
Winter Palace
St. Petersburg
Crimea
Alexis Nicolaievich
Czarevich
Peter the Great
Bimeek
Alexis Aniantucky
Parla Figaro
Russia
Sayer
Pittsburg Dispatch
New York
Louis Bontania
Ferriage
Monongahela River
Black Diamond
Heim
News Serei
Lincoln's Humor and Lincoln's Wit Across Early America
An overview of Lincolns humor in the era of telegraphs and country stores. It notes how wit shaped public opinion at courthouses and taverns, Lincoln leading in storytelling, and debates over which anecdotes truly originated with him.
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Lincolns
Lincoln
White House
War Department
Louisiane
Louisiana
Tothera
Ely
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