McCoy Will Face Corbett In The Greatest Scientific Bout
New York Aug 15 Jim Corbett and KG McCoy promise one of boxing historys cleverest contests on Madison Square Garden August 20. Both masters of footwork and dodging they differ in approach McCoys hard punches and precise timing versus Corbetts agile defense and tactical movement. Which method will prevail in this highly anticipated clash.
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New York
Jim Corbett
KG MeCoy
Madison Aquary
McCay
Corlett
McCoy
Kia
la" McCoy
Corbett
Srtenet
Fighters Claim Share Was Not Received in Rubin Bout
New York August 15 Fitzsimmons asserts he would rather fight Sharkey or Cuney than Rubin at Madison Square Garden He says Rubin did not receive all owed in a bout and that more than 7000 dollars were taken from the gate while Kennedy a Garden club official visited him and reviewed the box office figures
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New York
Fitzalmmona Sas
Sharkey
Cuney
Madison Square Garden
Heart Rubinn
Fitedmninoru
Jim
Kennedy
Garden Club
Uurgen
Teast
Rubin
Fitedinmour
Corbett’s Boxing Tactics and Fight Receipts Debate
The article analyzes James J. Corbett’s fighting style, noting his defensive economy and strategic planning. It discusses earnings from fights, such as a proposed $115,000 purse and overall gate shares, and contrasts Corbett’s drawing power with opponents like Sharkey, Firerimmons, and others while detailing how Madison Square Garden revenue might be shared among fighters and promoters.
Photographs of Friday Fight Promised by Promoters
Philadelphia reports say Robert Fitzsimmons and Gus Ruhlin will pose for tent picture photos in a studio after Friday night’s heavyweight bout in Miami Square Garden. Lubin plans moving pictures of Ruhlin and Fitzsimmons training, plus a platform display with early camera setups and limited feet of film.
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Gus Huklin
Bettie
Madiam Square
Gunnen
Charley White
William Stadden
Rubin
Witernmons
Lubin
Ruhila
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Long Says Pennant Hope Fades for the Cubs
Chicago Aug 1 Herman Long declares the pennant chances are off as the team faces Brooklyn for second place. He notes Rowan’s lineup and predicts Brooklyn will dominate, with other squads tightly bunched and little room for errors as the season progresses.
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Pennant
Herman Long
Brooklyn
Chicago
Rowan
Unclear fragment on sports standings and teams
The text appears to discuss race or standings with teams such as New York Pittsburg and Philadelphia. It mentions doubts about continuing, questions on how far Pittsburg leads, and notes about six wins and four losses. It reflects uncertain, partial commentary from a sports column.
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Giants
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Fitz and Sharkey to Fight at Coney Island for 25000
New York reports that Thomas Sharkey and Robert Fitesimmons agreed to a crown bout at Coney Island in August for a 25000 purse. Negotiations at Madison Square Garden included Rand and promoters, with final terms set by Garden management and the Beach Athletic Club.
National League Bests and Standings Highlight Early Season
Baseball notes record NL games with New York losses and Chicago results. Highlights include Woodruff and Chesbro on the mound and Ottendissiem, Sala, Crige in Philadelphia, with standings showing New York leading and Detroit and Cleveland splitting results. Attendance figures and inning-by-inning scores mark the tense early-season action across leagues.
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Western League results and dirt track racing notes
Sioux City games and Pueblo Denver matchups show scattered baseball scores and lineups. Racing at Arkansas City reports a two length trotting win as dust swirls. Burrton and Galena clutch late innings with notable batting scenes and local results across multiple towns.
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Beore
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Nye Pueblo
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Boore
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Denver
Ler
Buelow
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Mlaupin
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Nurse of the Red Cross to Join China Relief Effort
Miny Margaret Livingstone Chantier, a member of New York’s old families, sails aboard the U S hospital ship Relief to aid hospital relief work in China. She is attached to the army relief corps and will operate under General Portsied, with connections to notable relatives including William Astor Chanter and congressman William Astor Chanter. The article notes luxurious transport facilities for settlers and travelers on Union Pacific routes to California and Oregon.
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Inor Journal
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China
Ploas— Ures Uf Society
Hed Cross Society
Chanter
U. S
Relief
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Ching
Peksa
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Miss Hunter
Rock Island Route Round Trip Offer Details
Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare listed at 19.00 with tickets on sale August 21 September 4 and 18. Ad copy notes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household remedy for burns cuts bruises and sprains promising instant relief.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Dr. Thomas
Husband Rocks Couple On Cherryvale Train Trip
In Cherryvale on August 15 a Fall River man followed his wife and her companion from a Fall River businessman's home to a Frisco train. He boarded the car and hurled rocks at the pair, wounding no one as the marshal intervened. The couple proceeded with plans for divorce.
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Hutchinson Druggist
Hutchinson
W. G. Funk
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Te Brunswick
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Nellie Blattery to Take Perpetual Vows at St Benedictine
Atchison August 15 Nellie Blattery will join Sister Donatilla and Sister Placidia in taking perpetual vows. Mrs Slattery becomes Sister Stella. Four others take simple vows after wearing the white veil. Clara Stein of Pittsburg will wear the white veil before her vows. St Benedictine order has seven houses in the United States and aims to send sisters to Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas for mission work.
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United States
St. Scholastica
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Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
The Cross Receivership Ends at Emporia Bank Auction
Emporia will wind up the First National Bank of Emporia on September 18. The receiver will auction all remaining assets, with possible 10 percent dividend from cases in court after Washington settlements. Assets include Sunny Slope Cross and Martindale notes with real estate. winding up rests with Comptroller Dawes in Washington.
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Boy Discovered With Dynamite Near Ottawa Home
A nine year old boy found nine miles southwest of Ottawa with dynamite attached to a stick inside an iron kettle. The fuse was lit but the boy escaped harm. The explosion jarred the earth and shattered a window at the Conner home, with debris scattered nearby.
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Marlon Conner
James Fortune a Myth And Judge Osborn Returns From England Trip
Salina Wax AUK reports Stephen J. Osborn sponsor of the investigation into the supposed fortune linked to James, returned from England with no findings. He said nothing definitive could be shared until other interested parties are consulted.
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Judge Osborn
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Salina
Wax
Stephen J. Osborn
Hey
T. H. Jamen
James
Osborn
Tere
Oakley
Concordin Ends Prohibition Moves To License System
No longer prohibitory rules: Concordin votes to return to a licensed saloon system after ten weeks under a temperance ordinance. The council capped penalties at a $100 monthly fine per establishment and kept five to seven saloons, while more bootleggers appeared.
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Devoted Mother Drowns Son in Well Near Lake Side
A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Workman, living near Lake Side schoolhouse southwest of the city, drowned in a well. The mother, Workman, descended into the well and, after stepping on stones and grabbing by hands, managed to climb out with the dead child. Epworth League Sixth Annual Convention opens in Winfield with meetings across four counties Cowley Barber Sumner and Harper and runs from Monday evening to this evening with spirited exercises.
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Thus City
Tuewa' Thita
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Cowley, Barber, Sumner
Harper
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin touted over maple molasses
A Chicago Boy prefers Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to maple molasses. The ad claims the year round laxative remedy cures stomach troubles with pleasant taste. Sold by multiple Chicago area druggists including Squires and Rosser and firms on Kansas Avenue.
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Missionary sermon and evangelist ousted figures highlight gathering
Principal speeches were given by Elster A Ebricht and Rev A A Parker of Wichita as afternoon conferences at Southwest Kansas college proceeded with Grace church league refreshments. Rev WC Strats of Northwestern University preached last evening attracting large attendance amid strong league interest. Wellington notes: M S Mayse, a former synodical evangelist, was ousted by the Wichite Cumberland Presbytery for conduct unbecoming a Christian minister and will appeal to the synod. Salina Coal Club officers elected include Oscar Selus as president, R Cravens as vice president, W F Grosser as secretary, with a full board of directors named.
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Burlington Gas Search Fails After Deep Drifts
Burlington Australia Aug 15 The town reels as gas prospects fade after holes reach 1500 feet and 1106 feet without finding gas. A final bore is planned before abandoning the effort, dousing local hopes that once burned bright.
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