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June 12, 1894
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Prof. Hugo is undertaking a 1,000-mile walk on Texas railroad rails to win $5,000, averaging 20 miles daily. Started in Fort Worth four days before June 12, passed through Waco, heading to Galveston then Chicago via Dallas.
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1,000 MILES ON RAILS.
Prof. Hugo Must Walk That Distance to Win $5,000.
(By Associated Press.)
WACO, Tex., June 12.—A novel athletic performance is in progress in Texas. Prof. Hugo, of Fort Worth, has signed a contract to walk 1,000 miles on steel rails of the railroads, to average not less than twenty miles per day, for $5,000. He started from Fort Worth four days ago, and arrived here late yesterday afternoon. He goes to Galveston and from there back to Chicago, via Dallas. He left this morning for the South.
Prof. Hugo Must Walk That Distance to Win $5,000.
(By Associated Press.)
WACO, Tex., June 12.—A novel athletic performance is in progress in Texas. Prof. Hugo, of Fort Worth, has signed a contract to walk 1,000 miles on steel rails of the railroads, to average not less than twenty miles per day, for $5,000. He started from Fort Worth four days ago, and arrived here late yesterday afternoon. He goes to Galveston and from there back to Chicago, via Dallas. He left this morning for the South.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Walking
Athletic Challenge
Endurance Feat
What entities or persons were involved?
Prof. Hugo
Where did it happen?
Texas Railroads, From Fort Worth To Galveston Via Waco, Then To Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Prof. Hugo
Location
Texas Railroads, From Fort Worth To Galveston Via Waco, Then To Chicago
Event Date
June 12
Story Details
Prof. Hugo of Fort Worth contracted to walk 1,000 miles on steel rails, averaging at least 20 miles per day, for $5,000. He started from Fort Worth four days ago, arrived in Waco yesterday, and left for Galveston this morning, planning to return to Chicago via Dallas.