Fitzsimmons Stops Kuklin In Sixth in Fierce Fight
New York reports the Australian American Bob Fitzsimmons boxed Gus Kuklin of Akron in a brutal bout. Fitzsimmons leveraged quick footwork and a brutal body attack to drop Kuklin in the sixth round, securing a decisive knockout as spectators and police filled the arena.
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Australia
Gus Kuklin
Akron
Madison Squaw Garden
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Fite
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Pite
Pier
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Fee
Jonas
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Gus
Fitz
Ovenston
Uly
Ren
Hoth
Hubl
Hubli
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Pound Rustin
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Fits
Rubby
Arid
Fight card recount ends with Fite defeating Gus in late round
The bout features rapid exchanges and heavy blows as Fitz and Gus trade lefts and rights to the head and body. Both fighters show fatigue, lingering bleeds, and steady clinches before Fitz lands decisive rights and lefts, sending Gus to the floor and securing a second round KO.
Fitz Battles and Ruhlin Edge Out in Training Claims
The report describes Fitz, dazed after a battle, being helped by Ruhlin’s friends who say he was overtrained. He recovers, chats with observers, and acknowledges fatigue yet remains determined to continue boxing. Contemporaries note the bout’s toll and speculate on future improvements and stamina.
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Fitz
Ruhlin
New York
Fourth Avenue
Corbett
Ayhilis Wewneihe
Rubak
Duriek
Gus
Arteith Sharkey
Big Amos Rusie Opening Wet Goods Emporium in Muscle-Through
Amos Rusie and his wife Wie, who had separated last May, reconciled in Indianapolis after a divisive divorce settled there. Rusie arrived in Muncie three weeks ago, faced public curiosity, and reportedly spoke of possible team changes. The couple reportedly renewed vows in Marion, while public attention lingered on a supposed rift with Bee president Brush.
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Ind
Amos Rusie
May
Indianapolis
Kuste
Marion
Fie
Atlons Leaewe
Cucure
Perhaye
Brush
Taven Ative
West Side romance and ballpark notes amid late summer bustle
The report follows a young reporter’s visit to Mrs. Ruile as rumors surface of a reconciled union with Amos, amid town excitement for a remarriage. News covers Gibson’s permanent lameness, Mysterious Billy Smith’s absence, and scattered baseball notes across Cleveland Detroit and Indianapolis, with Ellsworth’s defeat and a surge by Selina’s new team.
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Billy
Bandits Killed After Train Robbery Near Hugo Col
Goodland Kan Aug 11 Both bandits who robbed a Union Pacific train near Hugo Col last Saturday night killing W J Pay were killed by a posse four miles north of here Friday. One robber shot during escape, the other perished in a burning ranch house after a siege. Wounded possemen George Cullins and J B Riggs. Riggs and Cullins recovering. House contents valued at 1200 dollars to be paid by the county.
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Kan
Union Pacific
Hugo
Col
W.J. Pay
Here
George Cullins
J. B Riggs
PDEB
Bartholomew
Denver
William ‘Walker
Hugo Rab
Walker
EB. C. Biddiston
J. B. Riggs
Thier Comrads
Cullins
Riggs
Biddison
Pose
Cuisina
Sherif Walker
Cullis
City Seeks Funds for Smallpox Care in Pittsburg
Mayor Brewer visited Girard to press commissioners on city authority to defray smallpox care and quarantine costs. Pittsburg has paid 3500 in the past year for such work, while county coverage is unclear and the city questions authority to cover quarantining expenses at Yale.
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Pittsburg
Aus
Brewer
Girard
Yale
Pittaburg
Ladd Family Land Dispute In Mulvane Area
In Wellington, a district court suit by Benjamin Ladd seeks to regain possession of about $7 land near Mulvane. He alleges a March deed to his son Lester and daughter Rosetta M Ferguson transferred farms worth about $7,000 in exchange for keeping him in his home. The father, now 88, says he was ousted and asks to cancel the contract and reclaim his property.
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Wellington
Benjamin Ladd
Lester Ladd
Rosetta M. Ferguson
Osgar Ferguson
Charles Hodgson
Mulvane
Ladde
Fergusons
Hodgson
Lis
Escaped convict surrenders at Leavenworth prison
An escapee four years ago returns to Leavenworth, telling Warden Tormitson he will serve the remaining time. The man enters the warden's private office in a penitentiary scene that underscores his decision to return and resume his sentence.
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Moczrelland
Returna
Leavenworth
Tormitnson
Kansan Elate Penitentary
Escapee Seeks Return to Prison After Eleven Years
A former inmate, who escaped from the Kas-San penitentiary on June 7, 1891, declares he has a wife and five children in Arkansas and wishes to serve out his remaining time. He was a trusted traction-engine operator for brick and rock work, with excellent conduct for years before his escape, which followed the warden’s absence. Efforts to recapture him continued for months but lapsed.
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Hinally
Hore
Simpenss
Arkansas
Melellayi
Kas- San
Neosho County
George Cuma
McLelland
Temporary Alimony Sought in Independence Divorce
Mrs Nettle M Horn of Cherryvale files for divorce from Fred D Horn, McK T H R engineer, alleging adultery in Denison Texas in 1898 and seeking custody of two children, temporary alimony of 10 dollars weekly, 50 dollar attorney fee, and court-ordered wage garnishment to cover fees and child support. Judge Skidmore orders defendant to pay 80 dollars attorney fee and 10 dollars weekly support, with wages to be remitted to the court if unpaid.
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Katy
Independence Independence
Mra Nettle M. Horn
Cherryvale
District Court
Fred D. Horn
T H.R
Girh
Denison
Texas
Churryvale
Abe
Atlorney
A. Wilson
Skidmore
Hal Levan
Bail Denied for Jessie Morrison in Habeas Case
Probate Judge Randall orders Jessie Morrison kept in Butler county jail without bail after attorneys agree in habeas corpus proceedings. The decision, announced yesterday at El Dorado, prevents her transfer to Sedgwick county for safekeeping, despite defense objections.
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Jessie Morrison
el Dorado
Randall
Butler County
Sedgwick
War department orders units from Fort Leavenworth to Taku China
Leavenworth August 11 The War Department has ordered companies and D of the Pioxt infantry now at Fort Leavenworth to move at once to San Francisco for transport to Taku China. Telegraph orders arrived this afternoon and preparations began immediately. The volunteers have been recruited to full strength but lack officers.
Largest wheat yield reported in Sumner county
Wellington Aug 1 The largest wheat yield this year in Sumner county was reported by Jacob Miller of Greene township near Wellington He planted 20 acres of Oregon May wheat and just finished threshing the total yield 1225 bushels an average of about 45 bushels per acre Previously the county record was 3534 bushels Pensions for Kansans Washington Aug 11 lists several original pensions including Frederick A Willem Wichita 36 Francis A Pool Wellsville 36 John McStenna Ellis 6 Hiram T Clary Winfield 6 Eh Maupin Greenwich 5 2 per cent cure for piles ad shows a guaranteed offer
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Sumner County
Geta
Wellington
Greene Township
Wellngton
Kansans
Washington
Frederick A. Willem
Wichita
Francis A. Pool
Wellsville
John McStenna
Eilis
Hiram T. Clary
Winfield
Eh Maupin
Greenwich
reAanyonar
William Mitchell
Abilene
Clengges
Frederick Witeon
Kansasity
Heissue
Cyrun S. Knous
Dial
Marshall's Band and Wetmore Tobacco Ad Tease Event
A fragmented publisher note hints at Marshall's Band and a Wetmore's Best Tobacco advertisement promising a concert and a sales event tomorrow afternoon. The garbled text references Wetmore's Best Tobacco and claims of superior chew, with unclear further details.
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