McCoy Invited to Fight as Jeffries Interview Sparks War
In New York on April 11 King McCoy defies Jeffries as a cowardly insult sparks a battle of threats. He vows to face Fitzsimmons or Sharkey with $1000 forfeited to fight, denouncing the interview as idle talk and pledging to prove his worth in a heavyweight title bout.
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Madden Plans Louisville Race Move After Derby Trial
Trainer John Madden plans to race his two year olds at Louisville on April 12 while leaving some horses with Brown Dick for western assignments. His colt Mr Smith, trained by Billy Walker, beat Madden’s fancy in a recent workout, though Madden reports improving patience with the horse. Madden aims to take the best of his string to Morris Park next week, with Pete Wimmer handling others and preparing a large, fast-maturing group for early spring racing.
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Yale's Terror Shipped Away From New Haven
New Haven police sought a warrant to seize the Yale bulldog known as Tom Sharkey from Wyliis E. Dodd Jr of New York. The dog had terrorized small dogs on Hillhouse Avenue and even attacked a Yale professor, but was shipped to New York before action could be taken.
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Tarpon Fishing Tale From the Coast
A garbled report recounts Mr. Mitchell with a sharp tackle and an acrobatic tarpon specimen. The narrative follows a veteran boatman named Joe in the lower bay near a local hotel, hinting at a fishing outing and maritime lore.
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Massive six foot six inch fish hooks in a grueling chase
A dramatic fishing scene unfolds as a six foot six inch fish battles a crew, leaping from a boat and nearly tossing a hunter overboard. After hours of endurance the fish is brought close enough for a gaff, with folks noting tarpon prizes and a Louisville angler setting a local record at 178 pounds after a long four hour fight.
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Walcott Duped by Barbed Barbadoes Wonder
Baltimore May 15 Joe Walcott known as the Barbadoes Wonder was walking on Druid Hill Avenue when a man pretended to recognize him and traded a sob story. A second supposed acquaintance joined, repeating the ploy and slipping away as a crowd gathered. Walcott learned he was the target of a bunco scheme and left the scene puzzled how his name was known.
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Phillies on Strike as Seven Sign Contracts
Philadelphia players hold out as baseball season nears. Only seven signed: Platt, Jacklitch, Mahaffey, Buel, Donohue, Ziegler, Flagh Monte Cross seeking higher pay. Delahanty and Lajo want better bat chances. Thom’s lost pay noted. Others undecided or not offered deals. transfers rumored if stalemate persists.
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Lipton to Challenge in 1901 With Faust o Yacht Cup
Major J E Jameson reports Lipton will likely enter the 1901 cup races in August rather than October. He denies carrying a Lipton message to the New York Yacht Club and saw Sir Thomas Lipton and Oliver Teeley before sailing from Liverpool aboard the Oreanne.
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Salina Nimrods Form to Stop Unlawful Seining
A Salina fishermen’s protective association will organize here on April 12 to combat unlawful seining in Smoky River within two miles of Salina. The water is drained and fish are regularly sold in Salina markets by unlicensed parties, making it hard to catch any fish.
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Derby Week Builds Hope At Churchill Downs In April
Louisville officials report rising interest as Churchill Downs readies for the Kentucky Derby with 12 horses entered and plans for a major turnout. Officials expect a strong meet beginning May 2 with improved facilities and ambitious financial prospects after years of lighter crowds.
Coursing at Mankato Draws Large Crowd on April 22
Fine weather and a wide attendance marked the second day of the Hebbit Chase at Mankato April 22. Winners featured Tyonday paired with Stunt, Royal Torre, and Ervin among top rabbits. several rabbits escaped or were caught in various runs, with Nellie C and Freya among notable duels.
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Princess Greendyne Beaten in Meo Fort Cup Race
A chaotic recap shows multiple race results with drivers and horses from Texas and nearby towns. Notable outcomes include Gretchen beating NAA, Yeheed Wee trailing to toda, and Coloma claiming victory in a puppy race followed by a paired run. The ten drivers slated for the 200 Keake today include seven Kansan entrants.
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Kansas University baseball and racing notes and early season lineups
The torn fragment summarizes Kansas University and other track and field notes, listing players and positions for the first team, with mentions of spring practice, likely opponents, and regional racing results. It also references horse racing results from Beantown and other venues, including racing dates, track conditions, and winner namelines.
Decrease in Veterans at Kansas Home Cites Beds Gap
Leavenworth April 12 Governor Rowland reports a sharp drop in old soldiers at the National Soldiers' Home mirroring other homes. Last year 16 more men than beds. now 15 empty beds and about 1 000 vacant beds nationwide. A new wing will add capacity to this expanding hospital like institution. The governor notes aging, feeble inmates grow, with Spanish War veterans visiting briefly and nurses aiding care.
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County Banks Question Tax Funds In Coffeyville Case
Montgomery county faces a dispute over county deposits held by Elk City and Coffeyville banks. Banks outside the county seat claim tax funds should be deposited with them, while the county treasurer argues he cannot divert money from the county seat. The law caps county deposits at 50,000 during tax seasons, prompting legal action to compel forwarding of funds.
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Fearful salary losses loom as Sumner County hides decline
Wellington April 12 Officials fear population drop will force salary cuts across Sumner County. Data shows a shrinking count from 34m last year to under 25k if trends continue, with townships Conway Harmon Avon Seventy Six reporting losses. Proposed reductions affect county clerk treasurer and deputies, while quarterly meetings and lower salaries for all officials are discussed.
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Mind gone as man from Junction City torments over Kansas City Hall fire
Junction City man J B McClure, described as demented, traveled via Salina to Billis after reacting to the burning of Kansas City Convention Hall last week. Accompanied by a charity hospital nurse and another man, he is believed to have lost his mind due to the event and was sent away to receive care rather than return home.
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McPherson Artist Paints Bryan Portrait for Demo Nomination
McPherson artist D. K. Wade painted a W J Bryan portrait described as five and one half times life size. The corner draped corner features a large silver dollar in lower left and a twenty dollar gold piece in the right corner to symbolize the double standard. The piece was made for the Democratic committee to accompany the national convention in Kansas City.
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Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Salita Leader Defies Council Over Quorum Claim
Salita reports Charles Brown, once removed from the police force, still wearing his star and vowing to ignore city council orders. He asserts the council lacked a total quorum and contends five members, a majority of a selected body, are needed to transact any business.
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Charles Brown
Local notes from Emporia and Kansas debates and pensions
A patchwork of town notices and brief items from Emporia and surrounding towns. The district court discusses tax enforcement on delinquent lands and land sales. reports from Herrington on a theater event and local travel. Baker debating society attendance on income tax. and Kansas pension grants including several original and widow pensions with amounts listed.
Boy Finds 146 Dollars Hidden in Barn Nearby Parker
A boy, son of C. H. Staples, found 146 dollars in fractional silver coins yesterday while cleaning his father's barn half a mile south of Parker Kansas. The barn is linked to a robberies including a bank heist at Parker last October. Meeks brothers, executed at Fort Scott, are now suspected in the robbery. The boy gave the money to Cashier Slaughter, who awarded him a ten dollar bill.
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Reunion of the Twentieth Kansas Regiment in Kansas
In Kazans City on Apr 12 a plan for the Twentieth Kansas regiment reunion in Kanana on May 9 and 16 was announced The group originally sought to join the Rough Riders in Oklahoma City but state bounds reunion led General Metenif to accept an invitation to meet with the G A I encampment at Holton on May 9 A permanent organization will be erected at Malton Cape with Shin ster of Girard Kas acting secretary of the temporary group
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Schools to close in Kansas City due to funds shortfall
April 12 Kansas City Kansas board of education votes to close city schools May 4, delaying the regular term by one month because of lack of funds. If additional money is raised, the district will restore the full term. English mining syndicate buys 15 mines and 10 miles near Galena. The $10 million deal, valued around $500,000, signals expansion in American mining and the ore output region.
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County Plans Auction of Hundreds of Lots in Abilene
Abilene April 12 county officials prepare to sell numerous city real estate parcels. Commissioners announce entry into the real estate business and outline the disposition of lots seizing market opportunities in Dickinston county's development drive.
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W C 7 U AT EMPORIA Local Branch Deposits 25 Reward For Evidence
Emporia April 12 The state executive committees of the Women's Christian Temperance Union convened here Wednesday and will continue until Friday. Miss Olive B. Bray of Hutchinson is appointed secretary and records are kept by Mrs. Olive Bray. The district president spoke on activities and urged support for prohibitory reforms.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Pneumonia and Consumption Warning Ad From New York
An advertisement urges immediate treatment to heal lung inflammation and strengthen the body to prevent pneumonia and consumption. The copy claims rapid restoration and germ-proof lungs, urging readers to act now to close the door against inhaled germs.
Emporia April 12 Meeting Notes and Local Projects
Emporia reports detail erection plans for a new hospital site with excavation work underway on Ninth Avenue. Officials note committee reports, school superintendent reappointment in Leavenworth, and river conditions affecting the big sandbar as wind persists.
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Corn For India Aid Drafted By Abilene Fund Drive
In Abilene on April 12 the Jackson County group began gathering corn for famine relief in India. The effort, started two months ago, reports progress with shipments sent to Bombay as a direct response to the crisis.
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