Fragmented 19th century notes on industrial actions and storms
A dense, OCR heavy report mixes technical discussions of water pipes and steel plant protection with scattered notes on strikes, company names, and local events. It mentions the Hosmer Stool Company, West Virginia interests, and labor actions, alongside weather-like references and fragmented personnel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowes
Hivramtest
Fie
Hosmer Stool Company
Uris Ry
Pioneer Steel Uiant
TEWL
West Hergens
Jie Ureshinnns
Spanetine
BP Claniurth
New York
Wigont
Cinemeats
Walterul
Coreusie
Mtn
Rupert
Arena of Sport in a Pennant Race Tangle
The week features a heated pennant chase amid the National League with Sullivan versus Muldoon and Brotherhood squabbles. Attendance gains at rival parks shift standings as Boston and Cincinnati gain ground while Brooklyn and Philadelphia press the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Sullivan
Muldoon
Ite
Agit
Philadelphia
Brook- Typ
Brotherhood Sane Agers
Ponrth
Boston
Dombcrhens
Byrne
Wegiunine
Cincinati
Brooklyn
China Way
Philadelphia Ly
Chameos
Radia
Slavin’ Lrawne Saconnil
Aatecleevland
Basten
Taina
Chicago Baseball Rumors and Oddball Train Mishap
The piece riffs on the Chicago Nationals and Players League tensions with mentions of Kilroy Daly Ewing and Boss leaders, plus a note about Detroit directors weighing relocation. A Chicago-to-New York trip leads to a comic disturbance as Jim O Rourke and others react to a stabbing scene in a novel aboard the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Guns
Alilison
Chicagos
Sige Thite Wiy
Bial Rife Mic
Tostun Miayers
Kilroy
Daly
Day
Ewing
Will “Valse Brie Atote
Wharnsts
Snes F
Svent
Story
Loftus
Cheinnas
Brooklynn
Bostons
Philadelphias
Reds
Watt Enugit Pho
Detroit
Brotherhood Taun
Bree Dress
Brinell
Chicago
Chillmga
New York
X Station
Tone
Tathar
Jim O’rourke
Jim
Unclear text hints at Brooklyn player tension and leadership
Fragmentary report notes conflict with a thief, a Brooklyn team member named Darby O'Brien criticizing the new mayoral regime, and a possible release from Brooklyn. Mentions injury timing around a Chicago departure and a failed rejoin in coming months, with commercial references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Ertien
Darby O'Brien
Brotherhood
Chicago
Dempsey Eyes Fight Amid Clubhouse Talks in Maryland
The piece details Jack Dempsey arranging training access at Joly L. Sullivan’s Charleston club for a bout with Jackson, with Horace Disston in Philadelphia and messy network of promoters. It notes Chicago boxing decline after Billy Brennan’s death and various match rumors including Bowen Carney and Murray, plus Dempsey’s stance on safety and respect for top fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Pighter
Horace Disston
Philadelphia
Joly L. Sullivan
Clbhouse
Charleston
Jackson
Tilly Dacey
Rhle
Weir
Unih
Murray
Toston
Hugh
Billy Brennan
Chicago
Tom Chandler
Halstead Street
Audubon Club
New Orleans
Arthur Mplam
Javick Dempsyy
Pusilisty
la Ilanche
Teyluz
Jack Kifrain
Lattimer
Sullivan
Syl
Tee
Jake
Howe
English and American cycling and tennis notes from a distant era
The report surveys English rider Byeyeling and sculling news, praises George Stosson’s earnings in New York, and notes Dodshy’s advocacy for women’s play. It highlights Duluth regatta prospects, Evie Jan facing Gandaur and Toomer, Laurie’s activities, a Lyne river race, the late rider W M Woodside’s death, and a young Hamilton mastering tennis tactics at Station Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Dodshy
George Stosson
Innis New York
George
Central Park
Ios
Hanlay
Duluth
Evie Jan
Gandaur
Toomer
George Norville
Twalwell
Perkins
Newtoon Tyne
Pittsburg
Etreult
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Providence
Williamsport
Station Island
Trist
W. 4
Hamilton
Wits
Nature's Mirror on Women in Opera and Stage Careers
A late 19th century digest notes the limited modern success of women on opera stages amid a long line of historic prima donnas. It discusses famed sopranos, contemporary performances in Chicago and New York, and mentions key figures like Patti and Labiche, with social commentary on gendered casting and the public eye in major cultural centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sialay Register
New York
Faustina
Curzoni
Bernacchi
Caffariello
Farinelli
Cwuulant
Casti
Malibran
Sontag
Grisi
Persians
Jonny Gad
Pitiene
Heva
Nilsson
Patti
Rubial
Labliche
Mariott
Faure
Wand
Gris
Marlo
Carmoro
Paris
Milan
Chicago Opera House
Sophie Eyre
Brooklyn
Handel and
Rossini
Charles Seymour
Browlway
Lewis Morrison
Henley
E. D. Price
Leslie Carter
4. M. Hill
Peggy
San Francisco Alcazar
Nellie Mettenry
John Wester
Charles Frohman
Whit
Catese
Mandhe Marsden
Gabrielle Girard
W. Norton
St. Lats
Pittsburg
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Frank David
Sam Reedy Wa
J. Connelly
Hillginson
Herorgie Parker
Harry Lynn
Virginia Tess
Donelly
Girard
London
Mr. Rankin
Conuck
New York Bijou
Fora
Fin
Bent
Bestrand
Joan
Cadraux
Rankine
Pauline Mall
Hexnasen
Walnut Theatre
Philtophia
Hair
Wife
Adliah Murilla
Next Sas
Boston
Idvals
Gramercy Park
Templeton
Lillian Russell
George
London Avenue
Sims
Ait Dacobi
Spain
Blair
George Royal
Portehaster
Miss Blair
From North Wheeling Personal Experience Sufferings and Relief by Doctors Copeland and Bell
A Wheeling reader recounts years of persistent catarrhal illness relieved after treatment by Dr. Copeland and associates. The column features local patients with portraits to verify claims, citing Bellevue Hospital credentials and endorsements, including Dr. Austin Pint. The piece also mentions Dr. Swayne of Noethi Wheeling and details ongoing symptoms and recovery observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Bell
Wheeling
Bulierar
Uxtenster Hospital
Abel Rallee
Fiat
Ira Muln
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Prom the Tollers
Mary
Laatemarenertibal
Lelyett
Oleer
Lcre
Ian PO
Lille
Varah
Alain
Swindell
Nike
Erie
Cui
Ieee
Vellalew Wall Works
Ini
Etveliani
Kanawha Valley
el Oeil
Bern
Tony Ldek
Ens
PMI Shon
Ville Panynien
Ole Literay
Sumiday
Nseeti
Gilvee
Portland
Lani
Pegand
Williamson
Fisher
Pike Toons St
Hopes Seathin
Monitay
Cues Mines
Evora
Ohio
Stas
Morstay
Wight’s
Lupton Agency
S. Flier
Ronan
Seow A
Tilly
Hrrvialhlow
Aretretiok Gras
Ae Wal Amir
Iain
Mika Contin
Arena OF Sport
Landirs
Noone
Chitage
Elie
Jatin L. Sulvan
Milly Maldoon
Vaul
Anak Peeanthy
Firirge Dixon
E. Laurie
Nature's
Plass
DeWalf Hopper
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Dainty Della Fox
Marion Manola
Helen Bancroft
Rose Coghlan
John L. Sullivan
Duncan B. Morrison
Malonry
Nelson
Todge
Hin
Charnock
Bro
Ed. Robinson
Collier
Assietoit
Plain Bintsdell
Bodley
Knights of Wheeling
Myer
Kalebe S. McCormick
Green Wood Cemetery
Elwood Mighes
Alfred Paull
Choxe
Huntington
Lidge
Eall
West Virginia
Hrothier Bargeyson
Union Chapel
Mark Muster
Mpha
C.J. Davis
J. McCornick
Ani
Brie Methmick
Andy
Asariie
Natun
Tlood
Cleeling
North
First Street
Optzy
Milo Helllny
MO. G. McLain & Son
W.va
Avalueahior
Piper
Mab
Copeland & Bell
Mave
Mraee
Eirne
Main Street
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