Governor's Order Halts Boxing Show in Leavenworth
Governor Stanley's directive to sheriff Averhardy stops a local boxing program after a midweek bout between Pat Barty and Joe Cursate and a string of undercard fights. The elaborate card at Hoeven drew 15 rounds before a partial crowd, with interim bouts ending in decisive blows and a local clash curtailed by state authority.
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Joe Cursate
Iderly
Sheri
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Roy
Tomy Ryan
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Buffalo Race Meet Features With Four-Event Card
Postponed a day, Buffalo track hosted four harness races including a 2:34 winning pace by Shadow Chiaws in the feature trot. Shadow Cite set a new speed mark in heat two while Onward Silver won heat five. Audubon Mloy led heat one as Crowell Chimes and others chased limits and records across the card.
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Corsaka Hole
Will
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Asbury Park
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Marrow Quargin
Lester Wilson
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Fidimgnto
Hausman
New Hever
Harry Bikes
Jin Vequidet
Baib
American Locomotives Stir Public Debate
Critics argue American locomotives burn more fuel and cost more to operate amid rising export trade. The report notes consuls tracked ship routes and wartime reconstructions, while one route faced delays and technical failures.
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Ross Ae
Beignch
Thas
Rome
Jamaica
Caleo
Syracuse swimmer Wil Try to Break World’s Best
A fragmented OCR passage reports Syracuse swimmer Wil attempting to surpass a world mark. Details are garbled but mention of Belle, races, and events suggests a local athletics note with uncertain results and unclear competitor names.
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Syracuse Sumiper
Stalworth Wins After Austin Quits In Sharp Race
In a tense finish Sullivan pressured Austin, overtook him to win by a length. Jockey Eiding rode to victory as the event bore the look of a tightly contested sprint with strong fields and a $210 purse for the winner.
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Georges
Wasiaid
Abe Frank
Austin
Sullivan
Austin Ri
Bumeer
Haby Hall
Wott
Arnold
Vulcan
St Bert
Argremor
Bantsi
Gallagher
She Prank
Racing Scandals Prompt Early Action by Ban Johnson
Fragmentary report shows Farr ejected from a game after a confrontation as authorities relay details to Ban Johnson. Exalted Maker retires from turf amid unsettled betting and breeding plans involving Quine and other horses in Kentucky and Lexington area.
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Farr
Johnson
Hart Fight and Pugilist Death Reported In August Plain
Victoria report notes Peter Jackson, ex-champion boxer, died July 13 in a private sanitarium near Sydney. Atlantic City wrestling match results: Thomas Jenkins defeated Petar Maher in two straight falls in 18 seconds and then won the second bout in 7 minutes.
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Victoria
B.C
Borsa
Sydney
Jenkins
Maher
Atlantic City
N. 3
Thomas Jen~ne
Petar Maher
Cater
Jenkins Maher
Riot Ends St Joe Game Amid Player Uproar
A chaotic incident followed a St Joseph game led by umpire Ebright as Shay Assachte clashed with officials. Police arrested Meade Norton after a brawl involving players and spectators, with injuries reported and the crowd dispersed before order returned.
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ST. Joe
Shay
Elbright
St Joseph
Starioun
Ebright
Rb&y
Colorade Sprinice
Bali
Phecher McNealy
Ue Victor
Glowon
Endian
Ambiguous OCR Note on Local Race and Participants
Fragmentary text references a race or contest with several names such as Mane, Jonnie Well, and Siesonte along with entities like PATA and Brazos. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but appears to describe contestants, weights, and affiliations in a regional event.
Presiding Elder of Methodist Church Convicted
Fort Scott jury clears Rev. Mr Price in saloon case but costs taxed against minister. Witnesses testified he bought liquor at the saloon, while the defendant kept the place widely open. The trial centered on open saloon practices and church officials’ involvement.
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Methodist Church
Fort Scott
Aux
Mr Price
Ialigioux
Baying
Price
Teatt- Bony
Hill City Knits Out Worst Train Service Claim
Hill City Kansas presses editor with complaints about United Pacific line service. A week of delays shows westbound trains arriving next day, late by up to 14 hours, leaving local freight at Plainville and merchants’ goods unsent. Railroad commissioners offer vague relief while noting high line traffic.
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Kansas
Hil City
Knc
State Jurnal
Graham County
Lincoln
Plainville
United States
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Rallroad
ML Coinlow
Balstead Old Settlers Picnic and Address at Halstead
Harvey county old settlers held their annual picnic in Halstead with about eight thousand attendees. Miss Blanche Yeoman gave the welcome, E L Hoch or Marion was introduced, and speaker Dr Mages of Newton delivered reminiscences while Newton and Halstead bands provided music.
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Kas
Oll
Harvey County
Newton Cornet
Blanche Yeoman
T. Danner
Newton
EL. W. Hochor Marion
Dr. Mages
400 Wagons in Line Haul Stone for German Catholic Church
In Wichita Kansas on August 29 a remarkable event is planned as 40 wagons depart from the city to St Marks thirteen miles away with stone for a new German Catholic church. A $40,000 watch factory near Wichita sits vacant after purchase by Father Seelehausen, diocesan secretary and rector, who will repurpose the rock for the church construction.
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Kas
Kansas
St. Marks
Wichitt
Father Seelhausen
Entries for big polo tourney close August 12
Country’s crack polo players mostly millionaires prepare for the American polo world’s highest honor as entries close August 12. The event gathers top teams, promising a prestige laden contest across premier venues with prizes and national attention.
Balzac Rival Woman Author A Remarkable French Novelist
The text presents a praise filled portrayal of a leading French author, calling her rival to Balzac the most remarkable woman of her age and the greatest authoress in history. It notes her life as romantic and eventful, hints at forthcoming material from her Histoire de mare, and offers an outline pamphlet on request with agents wanted.
Unclear excerpt hints at village enterprise and barbecue finale
Fragmentary report describes Afarka and two villages with oxen houses and a wealthy German team seeking priest approval. It mentions a positive reception, loyalty to an enterprise, and a planned barbecue to close the day, with many eager to join the work.
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Afarka
Une
Vacations to the Church Sisters of Wichita Parochial Schools
Sisters from Wichita parochial schools give two months of volunteer service at St. Joseph's orphanage during vacation. Eight sisters travel through the diocese raising money and clothing for orphans. They journey by farm wagon to reach thinly settled Catholic areas and report strong support as winter approaches.
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Wichita, Kas
Aug
St. Joseph's Orphanage
Gas Flow Boosts La Harpe Well for Industry Supply
Aug 9 La Harpe reports a new gas well in the city drilling for industrial supply. The well delivers 14,000,000 cubic feet per day, roaring audible for miles, the fifteenth in the La Harpe field and the largest yet.
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la Harpe
Koex
County court records and local incidents reported
Aug. 9 reports from Abilene note a court case with a $200 fine and probation for an offense tied to a white boy between 18 and 20, with details unclear. Parson’s account mentions wheat yields, seed imports, and a large acreage. A Girard dispatch describes a Memphis Prince train fatality involving Mrs George Girard crossing a track. Washington reports announce new fourth class postmasters for Kansas and Missouri counties.
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