Max Carey the Pirate Star and Gentle Crook Legend
The Pittsburgh Pirates star Max Carey, famed for base stealing, began his rise in the Smoky City era. From his first theft to a near 700 stolen bases, Carey became a feared nuisance to pitchers and infielders, peaking with 63 steals in 1916 after joining the Buccaneers.
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Pittsburgh
Homestead
Pirates
Sporta
Max Carey
Carey
Trat
iSmoke
Oliver Twist
Fagin
Max
The
Buccaneers
Fragments Reflect Humour and Politics in Early 20th Century Papers
The text compiles humorous exchanges from London Opinion and Punch with quirks of speech about clothing and romance. It also notes a political moment in Arkansas with cautious commentary on the Republican party and postmasters in contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arksas
Canion
Arkansas Gazette
Mexican bandits free two Americans in kidnapping case
A brief note reports that Mexican bandits have released two American captives. The item reflects on American responses to banditry and includes quotes from periodical commentators. This short record preserves the tone of editorial reaction from multiple papers.
Rahway Bike Races Prove Big Success
After three weeks of postponement due to weather, Rahway held a Saturday bicycle program on June 19 with eight races at Elizabeth Avenue and Main Street. William Brandt won the Rahway Championship in a blanket finish ahead of Daniel Anderson and John Carroll as Sonny Brandt, Anderson, and Carroll then competed in a special match race, with Sonny nipping Barcel.
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Sone’ Sunshine
Anthony
Tony”) Horlthy
Rahway Boys
Elizabeth Avenua
Main Street
Adlyne,Agal
Rahway
William
Sonny Brandt
Union Street
Dénijel Anderson
John Carrol
Ungerfeld
Empire Theatre
Inhaw
Ana
Sonny
Barcel
Anderson
Jimmy Walthhour
Walthour
Ernest McAdams
George McAdams
Frank Connell
Hoboken
Alexander Hatns
Metuchen
New Jersey
John Bears
Bayview Wheelmen
Newark
Nates
Mario Rossi
Plaimfield
Rudolph Rutz
North Bergen
Harvey Black
Bay View
Robert Keating
Waa
George Tracy
Clifford Lenox
Charles Zutlo
Roy Frosback
Raymond Gage
Baw Payre
Cycle Trades Directorate of America
Daniel Anderson
John Carroll
al Nates
Horling
Gre
Messie
James McCollum
John J. Chapman
Joseph Keating
James Thompson
Smith
Neal Crowley
NcIntyre
Deak
Remer
Ed. Pyne
Bobby Walker
George Kett‘ner
George Hamatedtéer
Weber
Horting Mill
Woodbridge
Heyy Fittipolds
Charles Sears
Andrew Dunn
Foce
Charles Zullo
Roy Trésback
Francis Tell ‘Manyl
Edwin Payne
Howard
Voorhees
Fred Zullo
John O'Connor
Jimmy Walthour
Century Roads Club of America
New York
New York City
C. R.C
Ander Hatos
Century Road Club
America
Frank, Connell
Hobokens
G. Morgan
North Hudson
Mario Roasi
Plainfield
Ruldopt Rutz
Harvey Flack
Day View
William Kerer
Carteret
Empire
Daniel
Priges
Robert Ungerfeld
Races Run by Noted Officials for Century Road Club
The events were overseen by Joe Hovins of New York A L Everard of West New York N J James Waltthour Sr and George McAdama Jr for the Century Road Club of America racing organization and its commutes.
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Joe Hovins
New York
A. L. Everard
West New York
N. J
James Waltthour, Sr
George McAdama
Century Road Club of America
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Carpy
Phey
Jimmy Valentines
Madain
Will Gould
Ohlegnatic Joyer
George
London
Demosthenes McGinnis
Philadela Evening Public Ledger
Haarlem
Ymsha & CO
Weate
New ‘Jersey
P. A
Hote
Indy Kitchen
Philadelphia
Charleston
Norfolk
Virginian- Pilot
Boston Shoe and Ltather
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Frank, van Syckle
Raritan Avenue
Highland Park
N. J. Hone
N. B
New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy
Main
School Streets
Blaum
Telephone
D. D
B. B. Smifh
Gerity Building
Albany St
Ney, Brunswick, N. J
Woodbridge Morel
School of Dancing
N. Y. City
Frea
Amit
Oh Cumulative
Public
Sepee Corporation
Oversey
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