Modern Whale Hunt Slaughter Near Shetland Report
The London Express notes a thriving whale harvest near the Shetland coast with daily catches around thirty, aided by Norwegian firms operating steamers at Ronasvoe, Olnafirth, and Collafirth. Whales are captured by forward steamers using a small cannon harpoon loaded with a grenade. The process includes towing, inflation of the carcass for buoyancy, and onshore processing of blubber and oil.
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Orkney Islands
Hebrides
Moray Firth
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Ronasvoe
Olnafirth
Collafirth
Greenland
Horseflies as Pets in a Miner’s Tale from Leslie's Weekly
In Idaho a mine tunnel visit reveals horseflies bold at noon as miners share lunch with the insects. The foreman recalls a gentile favorite that perched on hands and shoulders, a sign of tender human instinct for companionship. Miners and prospectors also befriend mountain lizards, small sociable reptiles that seek contact and kindness.
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Harry Geardgley
Leslie
Idaho
West
Dog Could Not Reason Through Fence With Stick
John Burroughs reports experiments on a fox terrier named Tony in Harper's Magazine. The dog repeatedly failed to grasp the connection between the stick and the fence opening, despite repeated trials and master encouragement. Other dogs succeeded only by chance, implying lack of deliberate problem solving.
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John Burroughs
Harper's Magazine
Lloyd Morgan
Tony
Ara
Mr. Morgan
Learn Your Own Machine From Country Life in America
Common-Sense Automobiling urges readers to learn to operate and maintain their cars themselves. The piece argues that cars are not mysterious and that average people can handle repairs, tracing faults and performing fixes to save money and gain practical knowledge, especially when a repairman is unavailable.
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America
The Birds Went with Him
In Paris at the Tufl eriey Gardens M Pol a noted figure daily feeds birds. He discovers his pocketbook missing after feeding the birds, yet the birds pursue him to the police station and continue to follow him back to the gardens as he resumes feeding.
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London Express
M. Pol
Tufleriey Gardens
Paris
M. Pul
Tigers Manager Out Barrow Leaves Detroit In Charge
Detroit owner Yawkey accepted Edward Barrow's resignation as Tigers manager after a disappointing season that left the club in fifth. Link Lowe will field the team while Barrow weighs offers, as Washington and Cleveland move to finish the year strong amid trades and lineup reshuffles.
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Edward G. Barrow
Detroit
Yawkey
Barrow
Frank Dwyer
Tigers
Sam Crawford
Charley Carr
Toronto
Angus
Kanucks
Jaarrow
Paterson
N. J
Hans Wegner
Louisville
Chicago Cubs
Mr. Barrow
Philadelphia
Donovan’s Senators Shine In Fielding And Muted Hopes
Injured a knee sliding to a base, Hughes eyes a Westbound return. Donovan leads with sensational fielding and a bat that sparks rallies, while Barry and McCormick receive praise for clutch plays. Patten and Killian duel in a renewed pitchers’ battle as Cleveland and Washington loom. An amateur Sunday league clash is planned to contrast pro ball, promising a large crowd.
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Donovan
Senators
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Buelow
Barry
P. J
Magesy McGraw
Willie Keeler
Jake Stahl
Harry Davis
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Stahl
Crowd Rushes Umpire After Disputed Call in New Orleans
Forfeiture of the second game to Montgomery 9 to 0 follows an umpire decision in the ninth inning. Nearly 1,000 spectators surged the field. umpire Prenninger was taken to safety. First game won by New Orleans 2 to 1. Montgomery and New Orleans agree to transfer three games to Laurel, Md. later. Laurel def Navy 21 to 6 behind Moore's control.
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Thomas O’brien
Wlliam Stockney
Frank
Washington
Laurel
Navy Baseball Club
Moore
Navy
Decker
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Little
Leszear
Sunday baseball test case in Buffalo unrest
Buffalo and Jersey City Eastern League teams were barred from playing in Buffalo on Sunday as deputy sheriffs watched. Buffalo volunteers faced arrest when an amateur game started after the prohibition. A Tuesday hearing may settle the issue as a test case. President Ban Johnson of the American League departed for Chicago with Yawkey, Detroit Club owner, after a brief meeting with Manager Donovan. Electric Bitters ad.
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Suit Case Sale Notes Quality Clothing Pricing
Advert describes suit cases offered at 5 dollars, often 6 50 elsewhere. Promotes Parker Bridget clothing as built on quality fabric workmanship and cutting. Mentions linen lined shirt folds, and a price range of 10 to 30 dollars for 2 piece suits.
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Parker Bridget Co. Outfitters Recap of Yesterday Games
Parker Bridget Co. presents yesterday’s results from St. Louis’s 10 to 4 win over Philadelphia and 4 to 2 loss to Cincinnati. New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4. Today Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh. Standings show St. Louis atop the league with 49 wins and .613 percentage, followed by Brooklyn 59 28 .720 and Cincinnati 50 33 .662.
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Even break in St Louis as Phillies win second game
St Louis and Philadelphia split a July 4 doubleheader with McFarland outpitching Fraser in game one. A late rally off Nichols gave Philadelphia the second game, attendance 14,200, and two teams each scoring across the two contests.
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Cincinnati Wins With Six-Run First Inning Victory Over Boston
Cincinnati defeated Boston to in a July game as four walks and five singles produced six runs in the first frame. Hahn pitched safely for Cincinnati while Dolan left the game due to a child’s illness. Attendance 6 057. Key hits by Hageins Moran and Corcoran highlighted the Boston errors.
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iGeter
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Chicago Defeats Ames as McGinnity Shuts Down After Sixth
In a heavy attendance game of 27 000 Chicago lost the lead after Ames retired in the sixth with McGinnity substituting and the visitors rallying to six runs in the final frames. New York secured the win with a late surge, aided by a double, sacrifice, and long fly as Welmer allowed a flurry of hits before Wicker relieved. The score ended 6 to 1 with New York drawing six runs in the late innings and Chicago held to a lone early tally.
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Major Leagues and Minor League Baseball Scores Summary
A line by line recap shows Sacrifici nits Casey Tinker McCarthy bronze King Devlin as stolen bases by Chance Slagle single and errors. Weimer Wicker Ames SeGianity McGann Dahlen Evers Chance. Umpires Mezars Emaire O Day. Time 2 hours 6 minutes. Minor leagues: American Association Louisville 4 Columbia. St Paul 7 Minneapolis 6. Toledo 4 Indianapolis. Milwaukee 7 Kansas City. second game Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 1. Southern League New Orleans 3 Montgomery 1. second 0 9. Memphis 7 Atlanta 2. Eastern Montreal 1 Baltimore 4. Newark Rochester rain. South Atlantic Jacksonville 7 Columbia.
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Kansas City
Postponed Corinthian yacht race yields close contest in Georgetown channel
In light winds the Corinthian Yacht Club held a postponed sailing race from July 10. Startle won by four and a half minutes after leading from the start, with Janet second and Effie D. third. Boats included Startle, Janet, Effie D., Vesper, Gloril, and others. Naomi and Diana returned to moorings after cruises. Next race set for August 14 with sailing yachts and power boats.
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International polo match honors go to Eddy in St Petersburg
Spencer F Eddy leads an American chief with British officials to victory 6 to 4 over military team at Beloselsky grounds near St. Petersburg. Princes Beloselsky Cantacuzene also play, and Sir Charles Hardinge presents cups to Eddy and his group.
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Description of a Barrdoor Skate as Told by a Landlubber
The speaker offers a humorous, somewhat crude description of a barrdoor skate or similar creature, noting a triangle body with a snout, tail, spines on the lips, and breathing holes behind the eyes. He remarks on the peculiar mouth beneath the body and an automatic jaw movement, comparing it to a ten-cent restaurant trap.
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America
Teddy Roosevelt Chan joins Chinatown as newborn
A Chinese family in Chicago’s Chinatown welcomes Teddy Roosevelt Chan, born Tuesday, the son of merchant Beny Wo Chong of 329 Clark Street. The birth increases American-born Chinatown children to 31, with families planning feasting at Joy Yet Lo and an Oriental spread at thirty days.
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Chinatown
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Clark Street
Alexandria News In Brief Hotel Men Defend Local Accommodations
A Washington Post dispatch from Alexandria reports a fatal electric car collision near Four Mile Run but notes the driver J L Christian survived. Local hotel keepers protest claims Alexandria lacks lodging, insisting four public houses plus others with bars meet normal needs, while meetings of the Friendship Fire Company and county school board are announced.
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Wyandotte Chickens Named From Country Life in America
The Wyandotte breed rose to prominence after 1883 when recognized by the American Poultry Association. Indian origins near New York and Michigan influenced early naming disputes among breeders, who finally settled on Wyandotte as a union of ideas and acceptance of the standard.
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Decline of the Foursome and Saratoga Breakfasts
A compact note from Country Life in America argues the foursome’s decline is due to improved individual play and a desire to finish courses in fewer strokes. It also reflects on Saratoga stable breakfasts, describing outdoor meals with old-fashioned dishes enjoyed by the trainer’s circle in brisk morning air.
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Everybody's Magazine
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