Root at White House Talks with Roosevelt Over Campaign
Secretary Root was at the White House late last night in conference with President Roosevelt. He declined to discuss the Republican campaign's finances or confirm a New York dispatch claim that he visited headquarters. Root said his call on Chairman Hitchcock in Washington carried no significance.
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Root
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Republican
Hitchcock
Sheldon
Ellen Terry and the dresser Sarah Holland on stage life
McClure's Magazine recounts Ellen Terry describing dresser Sarah Holland noted for an open mind and methodical ways. Holland kept stages tidy and orderly even during a one night stand in America, fearing chaos and loss of routine while the show moved.
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Gally
Ellen Terry
McClure
Sarah Holland
Miss Terry
America
Bally
Sally
Veteran G A R member dies at Hoboken mass
James Clarke a nearly 75 year old G A R veteran with a war record died at the Church of Our Lady of Grace Hoboken just after receiving communion during the 5 30 a m mass. He lived at 72 Park Avenue and had not missed communion on the first Friday for years despite two weeks of illness.
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A. R
New York
James Clarke
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Hoboken
Father Fitzgerald
Murray
Clarke
No 72
Park Avenue
Smile Alarm on an Elevated Train
A downtown office worker recalls how a simple smile caused a line of passengers to react with surprise and discomfort on an uptown elevated train. The article notes various passengers adjusting posture and behavior as the smile travels along the car.
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Tillie
Ben
Cam Ee
Piamon
Mosquito Ridden Moose Draws Hunters to Water
Roderick Macfarlane, former Hudson Bay Co official, notes moose seek lake shore protection from mosquitoes in summer. While in water, moose appear wary of humans and retreat only after repeated disturbances, as observed on the Anderson River voyage with a small party.
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Canada
Roderick Macfarlane
Hudson Bay Co
Anderson River
National League rules on New York Chicago tie game
The Sporting News reports Harry Pulliam’s decision that the September 23 1908 New York Chicago game is a draw with possible board of directors action if an appeal arises The piece details protests by both clubs and the ruling on forfeiture claims plus Rule 69 scoring and the Bridwell Merkle play in a tied contest at the Polo Grounds.
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Harry Pulliam
National League
New Yorks
Chicagos
Board of Directors
Pal- Mam
Documenta
Polo Grounds
New York
Chicago
Bridwell
McCormick
Merkle
O'Day
New York Club
Emalie
Contenthe
Pugilists Wallace Willie Cross Wins on Point
Leach Cross outpointed Willie Fitzgerald in six rounds at the Fairmont A C before 3,600 spectators as both fought hard for a knockout. Cross led in most rounds, sending Fitzgerald to the floor in round two and staggering him late, while Frank Madden defeated Harry Ferns after a strong finish. Jack Robinson beat Harry Mansfield in six, and Unk Russell drew with Harry Lewis in a lively Pittsburgh bout. In St Louis, Honus Wagner steered the Pirates past the Cardinals in a doubleheader, driving in five runs in the opener and delivering a ninth inning homer in game two to seal a 2–1 victory.
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East Side
Willie Fitzgerald
Fairmont A. C
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Fitzgerald
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Jimmy Kelly
Fitz
Frankie Madden
Harry Ferns
Princess A. C
Ferns
Madden
Unk Russell
Harry Lewis
Pittsburg
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Russell
Wagner
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Pirate
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Leifield
Rhodes
Cammitz
Gibson
Uomas
Clarke
Leach
Wa Abbaticchio
Storke
Wilson
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Shaw
Charles
Murray
Kenetchy
Osteen
Delehanty
Ludwig
Byrne
Thomas
Abbaticchio
Camnitz
Lou
Gaeed Konetehy
Iss
Senene Byrne
Murdock
Hostetter
Blin
St Louis
Mursray
Biles
St Lou Pittsburg
Horses and scheme fail at Grand Circuit meeting
Columbus Oct 8 A clumsy amateurish betting stunt collapsed at the Grand Circuit event. Easter Lily dropped from favorite to odds and the main heat produced chaos as Driver Snell faced scrutiny. Spanish Queen won the $10,000 HR and B. stake in straight heats, while Lillian R. paid $50 for the 2:07 trot and Judex suffered a tendon sprain ending his season. The Columbus association offers a free gate as the circuit ends with three races and ships racers to Lexington.
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Driver Snell
Snell
Carlokin
Sterling McKinney
Margaret O
Pittsburg
Lillian R
Fred D
Tommy Murphy
New York
Murphy
Harry L
Columbus Association
Lexington
Board of Trade and Bankers
Onward
Macey
Durgee
Aquin
L. McDonald
Shank
Bell
Guiliford
McGrath
Shadeland Natalear
Ead
B m
Granger
J. T
McDevitt
Alice
Taylor
Watson
B G
Loomis
Purse
jBare
Coleridge
Grs
Urphy
Hal Raven
Snow
Gordon Prince
Bik
Tomes
Isineta
Nae Spill
Dainty Morsels for Afternoon Tea with Candy Wafers
A note describes adding rock candy to afternoon tea instead of sugar and serving Nabisco Sugar Wafers. A sample tin is said to prove how admirably the wafers pair with the dainty setting. The wafers are described as rich crisp appetizing refined and delicately flavored.
Umpire Ruling Upheld In Pittsburg Protest Game
The case from September 4 in Pittsburg involving Chicago protested the umpire’s decision. Umpire In Chief O Day ruled the winning run did not score due to no force at second, and the league president upheld the umpire’s final ruling, citing the playing rules that the umpire’s decision on fact is final.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Pierce
Lely
New York
Emilie
O'Day
League
Bowling league meeting at The Casino elects Stokes captain
The state league squad held its business meeting at The Casino. William Stokes was elected captain and accepted. Two teams were chosen from the squad and in a match neither rolled under 900 in any of the three games. Fancy scores: Chapin 587, Lewis 598, Dunk 593, Maloney 555, Stokes 554. The smallest qualifying score for this week's roll off is 566. A. Lewis was elected secretary and William Wes
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William Stoke
Chapin
Lewis
Dunk
Maloney
Stokes
Uhis
A. Lewis
William Wes
All-Waterbury Fastest Lineup Promises Open Day Football
The Gridiron notes All-Waterbury has the fastest line in the city as the season opens with three corkers at Reidville. Manager bets $100 All-War is faster than any team, including local squads, with several lineup changes and Lou nan at tackle if needed. Meriden and Waterbury expected to clash, Laurels and Watertown on deck, Brooklyn Athletic Club to practice tomorrow.
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Reidville
Lou
Nan
Bagley
Confide
Son
Meriden
Waterbury
Lyons
Jack Bagley
Lon Cronan
Bagby
Griffin
Joe
Lawlor Teft
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Tower
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King
Watertown
Tigers of Meriden
Cotte
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