Editorial notes and personal reminiscences in turbulent times
A fragmented column blends political squabble over reformers and party loyalties with personal anecdotes about William Nye, Carl Lechure II, and local figures. It touches on Mayoral ambitions, Cleveland era politics, and a baptismal reception amid community life, ending with a tale of a child’s innocence and a spunky remark about a grandmother’s kindness.
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Tulare
New Lord
Pew
Sehura
Sobura
Democrat
Seadors
Cleveland
United States
Estines
Weaith
Carl
Cremation Progress Flags Slow Pioneering Step in U S
The article notes thirteen years since cremation began in Washington Pa and ten more plants have been built. It cites 017 bodies incinerated versus about 10 400 600 deaths nationwide, and remarks on cultural attitudes toward cremation. Fred Gebhard finally marries on what the piece calls the good old American plan.
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Airush Company
Dili
Ope
San Jose
Cal
Ohio
Wisconsin
United States
Washington
Fred Gebhard
Brown’s Iron Bitters Promised Relief for Dyspepsia
An old advertisement notes Brown’s Iron Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion and debility. It claims many persons suffer from overwork or household cares and suggests the tonic as a cure.
Brooklyn Handicap Poised as Top Turf Test of 1594
W B Harpie predicts the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend will crown the season's best three year olds and up. Contenders include Don Alonzo Sir Walter Ajax Sport and Lamplighter with weights set soon, payouts reaching 25 000 to 30 000, and massive public betting across America.
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Witton Press Syndicate
New York
Brooklyn
America
England
Jockey Club
Gravesend
Long Island
Thames
Club
Green B. Mo
Jeter
Judge Morrow
New York Daily News
Andy Covington
Pierre Lorillard
Lamplighter
United States
Diablo
James Campbell
Fred Taral
Horst Hip
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Fampluchter
Charade
Cittara
Laonawell
Sir Walter
Prince George
von Alonto
Euquet
St. Seonarda
Leig
Tig/Perrifer
Helen Nich
Rainbow
Lowlander
Village
LoantsSa
I Tall
Waid Marian
Era
Wildwood
Renin Bey
HalOsford
Eady
Marshall
Henze
Arinita
Domino
Simon
Leonawell
Don Alonzo
Ajax
Sport
St. Leonards
Dr. Rice
Bassetlaw
G. W. Johnson
Monmouth
Morris Park
East
Clifford
Bonnie Scotland
Watterson
Kingfisher
Hanquet
Kingset
Tve
Spendthrift
Yo Tambien
Bo Rem
Oiford
Letonia
Sod
Pontus
Prince Deceiver
Aldebarao
Dave Vela
Semper Lex
Sans Sosa
Sir Welter
Garrison
Taral
Hamilton
Lamley
W. BE. Harpixe
Corbett on Brains Over Brawn in Boxing Tactics
The famed pugilist reflects on his boyhood fights with Choyinski, comparing old and modern boxing. He argues brains trump raw strength, praises modern footwork and left hand use, and previews a planned rematch with Peter Jackson while naming Sullivan as the greatest of his era.
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Jackson
Mest
Choyinski
Dixon
Jem Mace
Peter Jackson
Spot
Peter
Australia
Pater
Marquis of
Quesnsberry
Mitchell
Charley
Detter
Shiftler
Maca
Dempsey
Mitchell Sod Barks
Jim Carbett
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