McFadden Stops McPartland in Rough Broadway Bout
New York August twelfth at the Broadway Athletic Club George McFadden of this city defeated Kid McPartland and another local pugilist in a sixteenth round stoppage after a fierce display of right hands and body blows. McPartland’s seconds threw up the sponge as the bell rang for the sixteenth round amid a ferocious finish.
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New York
George McFadden
Kid McPart
McPartand
Metzman
McPartland
McFadden
Bowes
Pee
McPaddes
Troy
Dmcfadden
Lou Mcrurtired
Dunn Tops Hanlon as Manager Tests Pitchers
Northwest ominous notes signal Dunn’s tough stance on pitcher development. Hanlon’s hard line with staff kept them at bay while Dunn’s methods push for results. The piece highlights the strain around contracts, salaries, and who will stay or go in the upcoming season.
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Louie
Weylett
Pitchera
Jack Dune
Detey Nove
Dunn
Brooklyn
Jerry
Hanlon
Tvatnig 'Eich
Jay Hisetex
Smith and Walcott at New Water Melee Club in View
New York August 10. The New Water Melee Athletic Club, a top Connecticut boxing institution, plans several bouts under promoter Carroll. He has negotiations with leading matchers to bring them to his club in coming weeks. Patsy Weeny and Jack Daly are among early prospective bouts, with Charley White expected to handle officiating duties at the Bishows building.
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New York
Watermeee Athletic Ub
James Cirroll
Carrol
Patsy Weeny
Jack Daly
Carrull
Walcott
Smith
Charley White
Bishows
East vs the West Western clubs show modest gains
Eastern teams complete a third western swing while western clubs return from a second east tour, signaling a somewhat improved display overall. The report notes cautious optimism as travel and play adapt to cross region competition.
Catarrh Seen as Simple Inflammation Not Minor Illness
A historical note explains catarrh as more than a common cold, warning it can develop into a systemic issue through nasal inflammation. It emphasizes that fluids travel via blood and secretions reach the body, underscoring potential seriousness beyond usual head cold symptoms.
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Catarta
Macrodaberg
Tereibie Balfere
Ross Ahaden
Analysis of sectional soirées and early basketball trips
The article reviews the early west versus east basketball trips, noting west leads with a bare majority on the first west trip and improves on the second. It contrasts east performance, cites home series win percentages, and mentions Chicago Boston and New York as top teams in different series. It forecasts a closer race if home form holds.
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Alysis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Ethelbert Makes a Wonderful Race at Saratoga
Saratoga race report describes a dramatic finish as Ethelbert and Kinley Mack led a six-horse field. Kinley Mack, favored at 1 to 2, edged clear but Paid the post a head in front before Martinus closed for third. The crowd booed as Kinley Mack narrowly failed to win after a fast early pace and a dramatic tumble near the stretch.
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Saratoga
Aug
Kintey Mack
Kinkey Mack
Charentus
Mr. Jr . Rockton
Martinus
Post Tin
Kinley Mack
Doum
Zuth
Rockton
Ermelbert
Marilinax
In Bad Shape as Smith Thoroughbred Aids His Excellency
Chicago Aug 14 Lieutenant Gibson head trainer Charles Hughes watched His Excellency the favored American Derby contender die after a hemorrhage. A stall near Gillam's was found with the colt bleeding and fading. A vet worked until daylight to stop the hemorrhage, with trainer Hughes blamed by some. Smith prepared to visit Saratoga and review care, while Garry Herrmann and others urged corrections in handling the remaining horses.
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Chicago
Gibson
Charles Head Smnith
Breniing
Nps
Mound
Mr. Smith
Charles Hughes
Saratoga
Odo
Charlie
Garry Herrmann
Meremann
Kentucky horse owner Madden attacked with bowie knife
Aug 1 in Kentucky John Madden, owner of a horse, was assaulted by a discharged stable hand with a bowie knife. Madden used his left arm to parry the blow, receiving a cut on the thumb. The attacker was tossed to the ground and jailed in New York after the incident. Aug 10 in New York Herford of Jon Gans and Harris of Terry McGovern to decide the weight issue for a likely bout.
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Sarateka
John
Madden
New York
al Herford
Jon Gans
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Gans
McGovern
Fragmented sports brief from New York gambling report
The readable fragments outline a lively gambling scene in New York with references to teams, bets, and a player named Wakely. Mentions of a fort, a race, and a stoppage show a chaotic event with bets placed and heavy wagering atmosphere described.
McGovern and Gans boxing talk ends without terms
New York aug 1 report says McGovern and Gans met with managers Harrie and Hetford to discuss a future fight but failed to reach terms. Harris urged a 115 pound limit but negotiations stalled over weight and opponent arrangements.
Pirates and Managers Face Public Debate Over Lineup
A chaotic sales pitch and team talks swirl as managers discuss player releases and bench strength. Dick Cooley status remains unresolved while Breitenstein and Kreidler draw praise for recent performances amid a season of trade rumors and contract tensions.
Cape Nome prospecting claims all taken up coast wide
Kansans report Cape Nome gold prospects with 125 miles of coast staked and inland claims secured. Travelers describe pleasant climate and hard work needed to mine. Separate note from Wichita covers Miss Morrison murder case and delayed preliminaries with defense poised for self defense plea.
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Joe Thralls
H. JL Wightman
Ehner Layne
Joe Pratt
D. & Rose
Cape Nome
Harry
John Thralls
Lawrence
Dq Thralls
Jack Britton
Gus Hamel
Seattle
Britton
Hamel
Thralls
Wightman
Layne
Pratt
Rose
Salt Lake City
Nome
En Herning
al Belles
Emery Jacobs
Hiram Mitchcook
Mr. Martin
Hulph Allen
Anvil Creek
Cap Nome
Cape Neme
Thralla
Haims
Shovel Creek
Marshall Co Pioneers Reunion Planned at Marysville
The Old Settlers Association of Marshall County will hold its twenty second annual reunion in Marysville September 5 6 7 with Postmaster J B Doyle presiding. Local committee prepares a program featuring speeches by state figures and papers on county early history. Also the twelfth annual reunion of Ca K Ninth Regiment Ken sak volunteer cavalry is noted.
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Maryaville
Old Settlers’ Association
Mershall County
Akg
J.B. Doyle
Marysville
Aiso
Ca. K
Kensak Volunteer Caval Gleh
United States Service
Big Wheat Sale by Wellington Millers to Eastern Firm
Wellington millers dispose of 63 500 bushels of wheat in a shipment to New York. The Hunter Milling company booked the order yesterday and plans immediate shipment, with roughly one hundred thousand bushels in their elevatory on the track. Richardson & Co of Galveston and New York act as buyers.
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Wellington Millers
Wellington
Hunter Milling Company
New York
Hunters
Richardson & Co
Galveston
Old Resident Chas F Koester Marks Forty Years in Marysville
August 7 marked forty years of continuous residence for Charles F. Koester in Marysville. Flags flew over local businesses and Koester’s home to honor the citizen and business man. He observed his own busy routine while celebrating the milestone in his familiar manner.
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Chas. PF. Koester
Marysville
Charles F. Koester
M. Koester
Sears
Mr. Koester
Here s A Queer Wager Haskell County Girl Chooses by Vote
In Santa Fe on August 10 Jamen Bradley wagers his sweetheart Miss Mary Kinkaid to the result of the Dudley township election. Bradley a Republican and Willis Wilkerson a Democrat contend for three votes in a six voter township. No gold Democratic ticket this year. The bet aims to settle marriage prospects by the local vote.
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Santa Fe
Jamen Bradley
Mary Kinkaid
Willis Wilkerson
Bradley
Wilkerson
Dudley
United States
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
Bryan Lone
Bryan
Miss Kinkaid
Sue
Germans to Gather for First German Day in Marysville
German day to be celebrated September 10, 21 and 32 in Marysville. German citizens from Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri will attend. Central committee officers include E. G. Dratielm Carl Haennl BE. Lewke Fritz Kahike and Jast Lange. Railroads grant half rates. Entertainment features a parade turning singing and an old fashioned German picnic.
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Marysville
Aus
Central Committee
Kansas
Nebraska
E. G. Dratielm
Carl Haennl
BE. Lewke
Frits Kahike
Jast Lange
Missouri
Death Payment Settled in Lodge Case
Marysville August 10 H W Cole supreme secretary of the Star of Jupiter lodge settled with Mrs J M Scott widow of a man murdered at St Joseph over a year ago Some questions about the payment of his assessments and doubt about Mr Scott's standing in the lodge caused the delay in payment
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Marysville
H. W. Cole
The
Star of Jupiter Lodge
J.M. Scott
St Joseph
Old Settlers Picnic Inspires Harvey County Day at Halstead
Halstead hosts Harvey county old settlers for annual picnic with a New Ton band, basket dinner, and speeches by A. W. Smith and Dr. James McKee. Sports include swimming races and boat races. fall game Burrton vs Wichita ends 16 to 14 for Burrton. evening open air band concert.
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Newith
Ji A. mi
New Ton
Riverside Park
Halmstead Bend
Old Settlers’ Association
Benthusen
A. W. Smith
James McKee
Newton
Burrton
Wichita
Hutchinson Hoodlums at Depot Injure Man
A gang at the depot on No 5 Santa Fe grabbed a bottle from Beckham as he alighted the train. Beckham pursued the youths. in the scuffle a bottle struck his left eye causing a deep cut across the forehead. Doctors say the eyeball may need removal.
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Aug. W
Koveru
Beckham
Hurrion
Kane
Hutchingun
Santa Fe
Heckhem
Drowned at Leavenworth Boys die in Missouri River swim
In Leavenworth on Thursday afternoon William Aturphy aged 12 and Albert Mueller aged 13 drowned in the Missouri river about four o clock, while swimming with another boy near the coal shaft area. They were swept away by the current and could not be saved. their companions alerted rescuers but the boys died. Murphy was a coal miner's son and Mueller the son of a carpenter.
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Leavenworth
William Aturphy
Albert Mueller
Missouri River
Welace
Murphy
Mueller
Burned to death in gasoline explosion near Salina
Vera Carlson daughter of C. F. Carlson prominent Saline county farmer of Arraria was burned to death Thursday afternoon at her home nine miles south of Salina. Evaporated gasoline filled the kitchen and a match touched it ignited causing her clothing to burn away and flesh to be burned.
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Salina
Vera Carlson
C. FE. Carlson
Saline County
Arraria
Excursion to Fort Riley by 800 visitors
About 800 people joined a second annual picnic of the Occidental Mutual Benefit association at Fort Riley. A special McPherson line train carried roughly 500 from Salina and McPherson, who toured the fort, enjoyed a band concert, shared meals with soldiers, watched cavalry drill, and returned by 6 pm.
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Salina
Kan
Ocridental Mutual Benefit Association
Fort Eley
McPherson
Fort
Riley
Une
Happood
Mess Hall
Highth Cavalry
T. D. Fitzpatrick
Sixth Cavalry
Tennis results from Emporia tournament in August
The Emporia Kansas tennis tournament produced several results with Kilworth of Emporia defeating Cogshall 6-2 6-2, Redmond of Burlington beating Brees 6-2 6-2, Huntington of Eureka defeating Buckiman 6-2 7-6, and Enfield advancing by default. Vernon beat Kilworth in the second round. Guthrie defeated pecans 6-0, Huntington beat Enfield 6-4 6-4, McCune beat Wiley 6-1 6-3. Semi finals saw McCune defeat SeateeetaneS 6-1. Kilworth and Vernon among top performers. Kilworth and Vernon featured strong play in doubles with Redmond and Cogshall losing to Wonster and Thomas 7-5 6-8.
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Emporia
Kan
Sun Taaries
Rpanda
Kilworth
Cogshall
Burlington
Redmond
Brees
Cottonwood Falls
Huntington
Hureka
Buckiman
Lyndon
Enfield
Kerr
Saunders
McCune
Topeka
Vernon
Guthrie
Pecans
Entel
Wiley
Seateeetanes
Guy
Cagehall
Wonster
Thomas
Breese
Kilworth and Vernon Triumph in Mixed Doubles Final
Kilworth and Vernon, both from Emporia, defeated ogshadl r Cine and Guthrie to win the doubles. In the finals, Vernon secured the singles title with Kilworth and Vernon also winning the doubles title. Washington, Aug. 10. Pensions granted to Kansans include Original for Joseph D. McClure of Lawrence and George H. Howell at Natl Mil Home Leavenworth, along with restoration and widows benefits for William Franklin Pattison of Clay Center and Alice Pattison of Clay Center and Emporia. Emporia, Aug. 10. Effort to secure an appropriation to run the Kansas State Normal summer school next year without tuition. Tuition collected this year was about 400. President A. R. Taylor announced plans to recruit a representative in each district to lobby for the appropriation at the legislature.
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Joseph D. McClure
Lawrence
George H. Howell
Nat
Keenan
Lynim
Tsicrense
William Franklin Pattison
Clay Center
Cere IL
Barr
Centratia
Alice Pattison
Emporia
Kansas State Normal School
Kins
A. R.taylor
Chapel
Taylor
Model Lettera Alleging Poor English From State Officers
A damaged historical letter from 1900 Kansas references a complaint about hedge burning, a run over by a tractor engine, injuries including a crushed foot and toes, and dissatisfaction with legal action. The note details travel from Topeka to Colorado Springs with times and expresses frustration toward county and state authorities.
Rock Island Route Round Trip Fare Highlighted
Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare listed as 19 dollars. Tickets on sale August and September 4 and 18 with final return limit October. Fragmentary text mentions savings or promotions and speaks of travel to multiple Colorado cities under the Rock Island route.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
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