Dixon and Sullivan Fight Ends With Dixon Broken Arm
New York Aug 1 George Dixon, once the better, fell to Sullivan of Brooklyn in a 7th round stoppage. O Rourke claimed Dixon’s left arm was broken, leading the referee to declare Sullivan the victor. The bout featured fierce exchanges with Sullivan’s aggression and Dixon suffering a decisive body and head attack before the stoppage.
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New York
George Dixon
Sullivan
Brooklyn
Tom" O'Rourke
Tuxons
Boor
Diton
Disih Wan
Big
Dixon
Wiel
Quinn
George Hight
Te Oddin
Evan
Née
Bach
Combine of Entourage at New York Event
In New York on August 1 a crowd gathered for the Sturtevant meet promoting protective gas regulations. Organizers anticipate sweeping changes in management priorities, while spokespeople from the Secoolation strain to commit on decisive action if necessary. A future unison stance could emerge to curb violent incidents.
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New York
Contagious Blood Poison Adverts Cure at Home
An advertiser promotes a blood poison cure claiming mercury and potash fail, touts S S S as the sole remedy to eradicate the disease, and offers a free pamphlet from ATLANTA, GA explaining the cure and urging readers to request it by mail.
National teague meeting faces player grievances and contract scrutiny
A National teame meeting opened amid claims of an unfair one sided contract and player grievances. Lawyers and officials debated duties and remedies while President Zimmer announced further sessions in September as teams from the West return east.
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Teague
RIE
Aces
Moston
Letty
Associs~tion
Harry Taylor
Butfain
Rat Bairman
Louis Mile
Faultiages
Ue Taylor
Ne Iil
Cie
He Clube
Taylor
Zimmer
Egal Ad
East Agai
Weldon Benefit Fund Solicits Help for Writer’s Home
Cincinnati August 1 a city fund seeks aid for H M Weldon sporting editor of the En frescoes felled by paralysis. Funds will cancel a mortgage on his wife’s farm and provide a residence for his declining years. Mayor Friedmann backs the cause and will oversee the fund with all money directed to the Weldon Benefit.
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H. M. Weldon
Cincinnati
R. M. Weldon
Enfrescoes
Anil
Chretowttia
O. Tais
Mtr
Weidor'e
Ani
Fullus Friedmann
Mont
Juliaa Flisthmann
Weldon
Fitz and M Gover Box Clash Promises Big Scrap
Terry McGovern predicts a thrilling bout with Bob Fitzsimmons future matchups mentioned as he describes their recent sparring and Graeco-Roman wrestling exchange. McGovern says Fitzsimmons is too big for him yet anticipates a dramatic showdown when they meet, with the bout drawing attention from fans and insiders.
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Bob
Terry
New York
Terry McGovern
Brit Pitasim
Bob Fitzaramont
Laughrer
Bobi
Fite
Hublin
Terry McGovers
J A Drake's Royal Flush Wins Goodwood Steward Cup
At Goodwood today J A Drake's Royal Flush ridden by J Rett won the steward's cup valued 200 sovereigns. Richard Crockers Americus with Wisby was second. William Waltney's Spectrum topped the Chartton welter handicap plate with J Rett aboard. The West Dean stakes were won by Armfort with J Rett again riding. The Richmond stakes saw Handicapper win for Sir E Cassell with J Rett in the saddle. Lord Harwood's Two Companion claimed the Gratwicke stakes with J Rett securing his fourth win of the day.
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J. A. Drake
Johnnie Retti
Hichard Crokers
Americus
Wisby
Williaum Waltney
J. Ret
W. Bibery
J. Rett
Sir E. Cassell
J. Reif ii
Lord Harwood
J. Reif
Firing Tron slated as owner plans drastic horse surgery
Washington Park distress hits Chicago racing circles as Derby favorite Firing Tron and three-year-old Hit Excellency. Donald Bain also to be fired causing Stith stable to convert to a temporary hospital under Dr Hinkston as tendon injuries end racing prospects.
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Chicago
Anson
Charles Hrad Smith
Washington Park
Lieutenant Gibson
Hit Excellency
Smith
Sora
Donald Bain
Stith
Washinguin
Hinkston
Sutreon-Lischarke
Excellency
Gib
Kentucky
Gittwon
Hinkstonee
Farrier method likened to risky pony surgery
The report describes a controversial punch firing procedure on horse fringes deemed non fatal in past, with Maid Marion cited as a rare exception. Maid Marion reportedly suffered severe leg blistering and distress, allegedly leading to the mare ending her life to end suffering.
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Maid Maron
Morello
Maid Marion
PITCHER AMOS ROSIE SEEN IN Muncie VISIT TO INDIANAPOLIS
Amos Ruel of Muncie Indiana arrived in Muncie and then visited Bert Cupp in town before boarding a train to Cincinnati. He denied boozing and said he is in good condition and could pitch for a National League team. observers noted his lively movement and potential to help the Giants win.
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Muncie
Ind
Amos Ruel
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Queen City
Bert Cupp
Rusl
Rusi
Cincinnnati
Giants
McCoy Corbett Bout Set for August Three
New York Aug 1 The McCoy Corbett match is finalized for August 3 with winner earning 7 percent of receipts and the loser 20 percent Referee will be Charlie White Also notes from National and Western League baseball games across Chicago New York St Louis Brooklyn Boston Milwaukee Kansas City Sioux City St Joseph and other cities with scores and lineups including Garvin Chanbes Warner Bowers and McCoy Corbett refereeing plans and Saint Joseph signing Raymer as new player
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Charlie White
New York
Kid McCoy
Corbett
Chicago
Garvin
Blerces
Warner and Bowers
McGraw's Great Battle in St. Louis Aug 1
McGraw's standout performance in St. Louis is noted as a great batting eve with remarkable speed. Morraw is praised for his pace and strength, while Keister trails McGraw by three games in total played. the text references McGraw's 65 games and Keister's higher tally in runs.
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McGraw
St. Louis
Morraw
St. Teats
Erepacel
Keister
Jas
Baseball Notes and Boxing Promises From San Jose to Chicago
A garbled sports collage covers faint rumors of player runs few scoring bursts, a San Jose boxing match promise, and baseball notes from Worcester to Chicago. Mentions Wallace and Semmes declining runs, Walter rumors of flight to California, a June New Orleans lead, and a San Jose Athletic Society bout. Also notes on Boston Herald salaries, Springfeld, and Coach Artie Lea.
Deadly Kafir Corn Warns Cattle Owners
The article cites multiple cases where cattle fed on young green growths of Kafir corn and sorghum died within minutes to an hour. Secretary Coburn of the Kansas board of agriculture notes three fatalities, including Thom Peaker’s cows and Dob Kaser’s herd, with other losses in Lincoln and Duburne counties. Cattlemen are urged to avoid permitting access to these greens despite unclear explanations.
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Coburn
Kuansaw Board of Agriculture
Uo Thoms
Lincoln County
Dob Kaser
Duburne
Wadsworth
Aime
Tostalx
Rome
Governor Stoney Delivers Cautious First Campaign Speech
Governor Stoney spoke at a Burlingame Republican gathering in a cautious tone, avoiding partisan pledges. He plans a keynote campaign address likely in Iola on August 22, with August appointments and a September 1 start under the state committee's guidance.
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Stoney
Iola
Kansas
Pension rolls show near million in annual totals
The report outlines annual pension details with Evans presenting figures. It notes 4064s on the rolls, 2H names dropped due to death, and 6618 dropped for other causes. Total clarifications reached 35710 across all pension categories, with six year totals ending June 30. The year sees an increase of about 2000 pensions.
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Washington
Evans
Esse Bennicnets
Kanes
Romper
Groves Eles T Se Cure For Fever Dismissed
Poison and quinine in a ta t se cure promising relief from fever and malaise. Advertised as a patent remedy with unclear claims, the blurb emphasizes efficacy without price or payment details.
Zinc and lead ore found near Arkansas City
Arkansas City residents report a rich zinc and lead ore discovery near the city claimed as rich as the Joplin district. Harry Harp from Joplin found ore samples copper tin and lead while examining a rock near cattle land four miles from town. He will not disclose the location but plans further tests with a visiting Colorado miner friend who may purchase the land.
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Arkansas City
Joplin
Harry Harp
Harp
Colorado
Hart
New Prison Physician to Assume Duties at Leavenworth Penitentiary
Leavenworth Aug 1. Dr David Mc Dill the new prison physician arrives to start duties as 895 inmates remain confined. Warden McClaughrey weighs opening a telegraph office and orders a post on the wall height reduced to 27 feet with an oval copth. Captain William Jackson and Guard Stephenson take command of the prison detachment at the new site as plans pursue needed buildings and possible next winter funds.
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United States Penitentiary
Leavenworth
David Bmcdill
LcClaughrey
William Jackson
Stephenson
McClaughrey
Mrs Whittaker Killed in Lyon County Street Accident
Mrs H Whittaker a Lyon county pioneer was killed today at noon on the citys leading business corner. She sat in her buggy when a team bolted and threw her to the stone pavement. She died within minutes possibly from a broken neck. Her husband rushed to the store door as the accident occurred.
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Empora
Nan
If H. Whittaker
Lyon County
Fier
Injured at Play A 13 Year Old Girl Dies of Spine Injury
In Independence on August 1 Mattie Addington aged 13 daughter of W W Addington died from spinal injuries suffered two weeks earlier while playing with her cousin who suddenly drove a knife into her back and pulled her shoulders causing the injury. Gangrene followed and proved fatal despite early concerns.
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Independence
Aliss Mattie Addington
W. W. Addington
Man Dies at Wife's Grave in Hartford Near Emporia
In Hartford, twelve miles south of Emporia, Samuel Haslett a 74 year old Scotchman dropped dead Tuesday while tending his wife's grave. His wife Mawers shrubbery had been tended daily since her death about a year ago. Heart trouble was cited as the cause.
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Emporia
Samuel Haxlett
Hartford
Here
Haslett
Hazlett
Spotters Left as Emporia Council Refuses Reward
Emporia August 1 Parker and Ludolph were denied reward money by the city council. Parker sought seventy five dollars and Ludolph fifty dollars. Council members Smith and Weyler supported the claims, but the remaining members did not approve the payment.
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Emporia Council
Motion to repeal ordinance triggers legal debate
The council debated a motion to repeal an ordinance over evidence and legality. Attorney Stowe offered an opinion, and after brief argument the motion passed. Farmers protest over indemnity claims affecting treasurer enjoinment discussed amid druggists’ objections.
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Eoshey
Republican Rough Riders organize mounted Young Republicans
Abilene Kansas August 1 The Hope based Republican Rough Riders club forms with uniforms and horses ready for campaigns. Over forty members have joined and 456 more expected at Hope. Plans extend to Herington Chapman Enterprise as a 1000 horse regiment for campaign rallies. Young Republicans drive the effort with enthusiasm. Escaped From Atchison Jail Atchison August 1 Louis Murphy one of three highwaymen jailed for attempted robbery of Councilian Feeling escapes. After feigning illness he slept in the corridor then drilled through a brick wall to the attic and outside.
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Republican Rough Riders
Abilene
Kan
Republicane of Hope
Atchison
Louis Murphy
Brakeman on a Bike Held Up in Transit
Santa Fe brakeman Charia Sweet riding between Kansas City and Newton on the fast mail train was robbed by two masked men last night near Newton. They halted him at gunpoint and forced payment of nearly 20. Sweet was traveling from Pepin on a bicycle when the holdup occurred at about one o'clock.
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Newton
Aus
Charia Sweet
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Pepin
Man Injured at Patterson Mill In Tending Kansas
Alonzo Cole was badly hurt while tending a gigoline engine at Patterson mill in Tending, Kansas, yesterday. He was drawn into the machinery, injuries to both legs reported as the factor tests three places.
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Kan
Patterson's Milla
Alonzo Cole
Ingine
Uneasy Officials Hear Election Anxiety in State Ranks
The coming election stirs anxiety over state office turnover as Republican success could bring employee retention questions. Prominent officials and department heads face changes, with some fearing job loss or shifts despite potential continued control.
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Ture
State House
State Department
Digtuvor
Ube
Burlington Route: Exp ress trains from Grand Island to Northwest
The Burlington-Northern Pacific Express offers two trains from Grand Island Nebraska to the Northwest and Puget Sound with through coaches dining car service and tourist sleepers. Main line routes include Kansas City to Nebraska and California excursions. Officials C Breamhall L Wakeley and Howard Elliott advertise improved daily service.
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Burlington-Northern Pacific Express
Kansas City
St. Focuph
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
Utah
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Linin
Billings
California
Hastings
Chicago
St. Low
Hest
Omaha
St Pil
Minneapolis
Lake Region
C. Breamhall
Main St
Kansan City
LW Wakeley
Gen
St. Louis
Howard Elliott
St. Joseph
Death List in Philippines Reported Casualties
General MacArthur reports casualties in the Philippines with names and units for July and early August. The list includes several infantry companies and volunteers, detailing soldiers such as Mastin, Joyeentery, Hy nompan, and others, with associated regiments and dates. The piece also includes an unrelated medical notice and a plug for a local journal subscription.
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Philippines
Washington
MacArthur
Mastin
Joyeentery
Goth Coltiniver
Nfantey
Fiswell
Corpurst Wi
Jeres
Hy Nompan
Duhp Waker
Ith Infantry
Deenis Condon
Siapany C. Ith
Serre
Win
Pickens
Oan
Jonnes
Clarence
Dinerhors
Yealy Nay
Atel Volunterr
Font Patera
Tantey
Levi Willams
Pals
Simpeny
Solveten
Peta Almere Riney Juaty
Hint Afantry
Alberta
Sith
Chas
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Weldon Benefit Fund
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Amos Rosie
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M’coy-Corbett Mill
Pete Iadlet
Sures
Matteries
Pitishune
Tissnesill
Zrn
Juerl Timeokiva
Kenedy
Noga
Howell
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Hutteries
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Lewin and Sullivan
Cisel Breitensteist
Mod Kale
Rib
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Bosten, Kerwin Und Speer Ber
Katolt
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Athletic Society of
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Deenver
Colorado Expres
T. L. King
Topeka
Topeka Water Co
Tetersone
Quincy Street
Colorado Flyer
Fone Co-Opera
Otto Kuehne & CO
Obili
Winslow
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