Deserted tale and river life fragment finds renewed toil
The item compiles scraps from Benwood and Poweland notes a road supervisor dispute with the Markie Bros and upcoming games at Riverstile grounds. It mentions Porter figures like John Gribble F Dolan and local civic roles, plus a river crossing bridge update and social scenes in Wellsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totin Connore
Markie
Rand
Connors
Markie Bros
Coxnore
Markies
John T. Gribble
Martin's Ferry
Henwood
Yeaterlay
F 1 Dolan
Maraiall
Oklahoma
Ted
Charles Blake
Clipper Club
Grafton
W. Va
Fxcolsion
Benwood
J. D. Bally
Florst
L D. Dotbar
L D. Dotbar, the Efficient City Mar‘chal
Yan
Bruce
John Quirk
James Nolan
Walter Duggar
Larry
Poweland
Two Teams of Stars Struggle In Brooklyn Baseball Scuffle
The Browns suffered a harsh setback amid Brooklyn uproar as Eastern papers criticized Von der Abe and Comiskey for delaying a game. Umpire Goldman faced debate over late call while Boston benefited from Giants’ absence. Clarksons two wins impressed. New York eyed pennant, while plans for rubberized balls in postseason sparked debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Brooklyn
von der Abe
Comiskey
Bath
Brooklyn Grounds
New York
Goldsmith
Ssema
Iand
Boston
Giants
Clarkson
Washington
John Irwin
Hoy
Wike Jenesch
Wilmot
Mack
Arthur Irwin
Daly
Beecher
Carney
Hart
Bostons
New Yorks
Aashington
Cleveland
Mr. Stern
Cincinnati
Elmer Smith
Schmelz
Danny Richardson
Ward
Ewing
Connor
Duninp
McGeachy
McKean
Glasscock
Twitchell
Tebean
Anson
Tom Brown
Fogerty
Hanlon
Sanday
McAleer
Pfeffer
Ryan
Hives
Farrar
Job Frealy
Sven
Dave Fonts
Carl
Louisvilles
John Clarkson
Billy Farmer
St. Paul
Cal McCarthy Seeks Split Purse Fight Offers
Cal McCarthy proposes to fight Fordham for a $200 purse plus expenses with winner take all and the loser none, and he discusses the Joe Kid forfeit arrangement. The Illustrated Nesse editor arranged a San Francisco bout for Jimmy Carroll versus Mike Lucie for $2,500, with $500 to the loser, in November.
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Cal
McCarthy
Pnglitsta
Cal McCarthy
Boston
Fordham
Joe Kid
New York
Hecht
Gacette
Illustrated
Nesse
Flannigan
Golden Gate Athletic Club
San Francisco
Jimmy Carroll
Brooklyn
Mike Lucie
Golden Gate Club
Mike Boyle
Knickerbocker Garden
Hoboken
Gal
Chappie Moran
bin Arbace
Gal McCarthy
Jimmy Larkins
la Blanche
Marine
Jimmie Carrall
Jimmie
le Blanche
Ony
Jimmy Lynch
Eugene Hornbacher
Gene
California
Jack Carey
Swipes
Newaboy
Take
Adler
Mike Cushing
Mike
Pitzpatrick
Joe Coburn
New York Circus
Joe
Dominick McCaffrey
Frank Strvemwon
Jack Fallon
Peter Jackson
Fallon
Stevensan
Ike Wier
Belfast
Jimmy Larkin
Sullivan
New York Academy of Music
Turf Topics and Rumors of the Racing Flyers
Gossip on riders and owners at Coney Island and Santa Anita. Fitzpatrick races again while Avon trains for a California stud. Volante likely last season, won over $1.1 million for Lucky Baldwin. Terra Cotta’s racing days seem over. potential sale to Col. Jim Guest. Ben Harrison favored as Bramble’s best heir. Wrestler praised as top two year old.
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Fitzpatrick
Nanal
Coney Island
Avon
Johnny Murphy
Caldwell
Volante
Los Angeles
Santa Anita Stud
Jog He Han
Lucky Baldwin
Geraldine
New York
A. Belmont
Dwyer Brox
J.B. Haggin
J. A
A. Hi
Morris
Theorore Wintess
A. J. Gantt
SS Brown
W. L. Scott
D. Z. Paoleifer
D. D. Withers
Brown
Lexington
Etnd
Col
Jim Guest
Danville
Tom
Ben Harrison
Wrestler
West Side Park
Chicago
Patented Medicines Promises and Warnings
A fragment describes claims for cures and guarantees for various patent medicines. It references Dr Pere Aicrite Prescription and promises of positive results with a warranty, while noting broad public appeal and controversial cures. The text includes archaic language and promotional rhetoric characteristic of sensational medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laiieg
Pere
Darren
Neswenger
NERO
Stomach Ailments Feature In Early Advertisements
An early advertisement describes remedies for indigestion headaches and other stomach issues. It promotes a product claimed to soothe cramps, indigestion, and related pains, offered as a reliable remedy by a druggist for 25 cents per dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Egeadache
Theatre Notes and Gossip From New York's Stage
A New York Sunday Register column reports on Mary Anderson’s health refuted by a friend, her Scotland trip with her brother and William Black, Lillian Lewis widow tale at Harlem, and a Philadelphia color company led by K Henry Strange preparing for November. It mentions Mrs Blaine and Mr Conway roles, plus theater goings and curiosities from Paris to Baltimore.
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Lmportant
Tnteres
Sentiny Register
Ponthan
Jimmie Nvely
C. & P. Anput
G. H. Scheetz
Dillon
L. E. & Coss Company
Capt. Mutthess
Allégheny
T. V. Moore
Pine Valley
R. J. McCleary
Mia Laura Corn
Martin’s Ferry
Hana Betton
Josie Oliver
Portland
Martin's Ferry
Charles Larber
Willow Til- Taland
Doxsn
Vine Cliff
Hank Stealey
Marion Grade
Henkerson
Uboy
Melvin Lewis
Saithfield
Wallace Medill
W. J. Sanderson
Wellsburg
Suniday Register
New York
Misa Mary Anderson
Tlle
United States
Adelphi Theatre
Lawrence Barrett
Germany
Bowie
Harlem
Lillian Lewis
K. Henry Strange
Boulanger.com
Pavlos
Paria
Conway
Daniel Frobman
James G. Blaine, Jr
Wales
England
Blaine
Frohman
New Parls Theatre
Moore
Macaulay
Cmedy
Bo Bowton
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Pield
LABOR
Labonte
Cnaumemann
Peek Eapaulemarer
Hak
Ua Gueane
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Elewersl Woslermcee
Bert Feld
Cole
Greta
Uae
Pieaceal
Ian
Daatey
Airis
Dieurley
Mga
Hatiog
Odi Turer
Abe Kuperay Dee Vhaemmann
Penn
Peter Callagan
Behinhem
N.Y
Ata
Conaiee
Entier
Te Amerlowm
Thy Manufactum
Jediray Manufacturing
oColumbus
Sterling Cal Company
Thie Price
Cmt
Trig
Preven
Msona
New York City
F. Kelvin
Bard Watamacen
Tha Stade
Tina
Bethlehem
N. Y
Ohio
Pilkinten
Yenre
Cietera
Cval Lind
Foren City
Webiel
Carbondale Snd
Seromian Weiler
Livia
Westmulsster Road
B.C. Trin
Fayette County
Toms
Westmoreland
Foo
Natther
Washington, D. C
Wen Gee
London
Triple Wayrea
Culentis
Vate
Espital
Freemsay
Detabeen
Gan Mosneiers
Lawrence
Kan
Hom Poll
Son
Thal
Agai Young
Perry Fis Huntons
Eneth
Pach Man
Lee
nietiSood
Bharti
Sro Carey
Honghefain
Pang
Wadpem
Hb Shea
Enciesa
Cot Campbell
Sunday Register
Worison
Mise Meda Lewis
Alexander Campbell
Australis
Brokyn Merits
Nolus
Tarf
Stoxy
Poctor Servce
Pierce
Green Room News
Mary Anderson
America
Pavor Fa
Lilian Lewis
Ir. Sullivan
Migs Jonnie Dickerton
Carl Ivan Opera Company
Gilmore
Hood
Baltimore
Nisgara
Wren
Atlwilie
Ayers Sarsepublia
Alberatie
Syria
Trent
Arines
Tibet
Aser
Lowell Danus
Dave OU
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