The Vast Industrial Boom in Western Rivers
A sprawling market scene unfolds with railroads and port expansions driving growth. Major firms like Caldwell and Peterman expand rail links to West Virginia towns, while new ships, bridges, and river works proliferate. Labor unions, construction crews, and steel tooling firms surge to meet demand as cities push mile-long projects, harbor upgrades, and electric facilities to power a growing economy.
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Moras Jewitt
Flee
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Martin Ned Wthers
Caldwell & Peterman Mawniedtarangie
New York
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Lance
Draveioa
Vaginis & Beameylveoa
Snrth
Vale
Weehington Dry
Bali
Brooklyn and St Louis vie as Browns press for pennant
World of Sport outlines a tense race between the Browns andBrooklyn with St Louis delaying three postponed games against Baltimore Athletics and Columbus. It notes key players Stivetts Ramaley Carruthers and a looming playoff structure while discussing the Brotherhood dispute and upcoming events at Broadway Theatre and assorted club intentions.
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Aswocus Tiny
New York
Iheate
Jammer Everard
Key
Hugh J. Grant
Sun
Jos Rogers
Comiskey
Philadelphia
A.J. Rench
Phillies
Brooklyn
Greenland
Lasgoe Seasu Tre
Smme
Day
Pugilistic Points From an Evening in London
Boxing news from an exhibition on Sept 28 at the Olympic Club of California features Jack Dempsey offering to fight La Blanche at 154 pounds with akio gloves, a potential bout against Peter Jackson, and several scrapes among boxers including Lees, Brennan, Dixon, and Murphy with plans for future matches in England and America.
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Brennan
Sporting News
Olympic Club of California
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
la Blanche
Akio
Peter Jackson
Chin Waa
West End
London
Lees
Blowe
Jacken
Tom Brown
Peter
George Dixon
Boston
Hank Brennan
Droben
Parnell Athletic Club
Frank Murphy
Fopishman
Asyu
Belfast
Amarica
Wid Murphy
Jubuuie Murphy
Gary Hetle
Cal McCarshy
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Bie
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Cal
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Jack Wannop
Novelty Theatre
England
Jim Corbetts
San Francisco
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Snilond
Gate City
William McGrarty
California
Billy Dacey
Timmy Tynch
Walter Hailgon
Dave O'Leary
Bill Reader
Sam Blakelock
Tornida
Aatley
Royal Amphitheatre
Patay Cardiff
Dan Hart
Texas
Paris
Jack McAuliffe
Bum
Jimmy Carroll
Timmy McGuff
Mest
Jack Currey
Hapnon Davis Dax
Tack Fallos
Turf Topics and Racing Tales From the Circuit
A jumble of racing notes reports and horse trades. Three mile records and trotting purses under discussion at Cleveland track. Shelby Barnes signs to ride next season for E J Baldwin. Chesterton the yearling by Longfellow and Insignia sold for 2000 at Lexington. John Quinn returns from the East noting heavy money on races and jockey talk. A Nebraska private letter recounts a dramatic Arabian horse duel between Linden Tree and Don Linden Tree injures none.
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Mit Clason
el Rio Ray
Fordhacs
Young Stockbridge
Harry Hontas
Cleveland
Shelby Barnes
E. J. Baldwin
Pike'slary
Baldwin
James B. Clay
Lexington
Edward Corrigan
Chicago
Chesterton
Longfellow
Chain Insignia
Tate
Corrigan
John Quinn
Mr. Quine
Garriton
Murphy
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Nebraska
John M. Thayer
Gen
Coiby
Thayer
Don
Linden Tree
Acros
Colby
Pittsburg
Bowser and tapestry carpet debate ends in a sale
In a humorous domestic quarrel Mrs Bowser argues with her husband over carpet choices. He disputes weather signs and tapestry versus velvet, finally conceding only after a showroom chase where the clerk explains tapestry value. The exchange reveals typical marital dynamics and consumer banter of the era.
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Detroit Free Press
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Boweer
Mr. Bowser
Tony
Dhud-Atory
Bomuer
Earners
The Mysterious Stranger at Akerstrom's New York Visit
Theatre column notes a curious royal audience with Allie Akerstrom in Baltimore and New York, highlighting a silent mysterious man who attends performances, baffling the troupe. It covers changes in the Thomas Orchestra, cast shifts, and foreign stars arriving as Broadway houses lure talent.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn
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Mis Akentrom
Pard
Baltimore
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Arain
Akerstrom
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Stewart
Ytvetion
Akerstrom Company
Feota Ian Yyr Property
Rann
B. B. Conway
Daniel Frohman
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Blaine
Conway
Coulog
Frank
Frayne
Papor
Philadelphia
Terrie
Willward
Broadway
Great Britain
Terrias
Wan
Londay
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Terris
Aggustin Daly
New York
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Terrins
Mie Willward
Henry C. Miner
Kendal
Alsc
Hanlona
Faotsama
Shenandoah
London
Ita
Teia Enid
Lole Fuller
Landon
Imre Kirally
Landoty
Isbylon
Barnum and Bailey
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