Seventy Foot Schooner Competes for Antur Cup
The Mineola schooner, fresh from last week’s wins, captures the Antur Cup in a dramatic Marine Club race near Newport. Aboard were crews from multiple yachts including Virginia, Yankee, and Ve Jersey, with notable performances by Corbett and Starke as winds and sea conditions challenge all entrants.
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Belmonta Feet Mineola
Antur
Lewis Cums Ledyard
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Promian
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Sytheeks
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Ward
Grien Hebler
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Therwald
Joes Gans Ends In Prize Contention In Unclear Race
A scrambled report from New York and Melbourne describes Joes Gans in a dramatic running contest. The piece mentions stakes, a winner's share, and a convoluted sequence of names and places that fail to form a clear outcome.
Michael and Nelson Agree to Have Another Bicycle Race
Confused report states bicycle racers Michael and Nelson agree to race again. It mentions other details about dates, locations, and potential penalties for nonappearance, with unclear names and terms.
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Michael
Nelson
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Corbett Sleeps on Mat for Sea Air Invigoration
Ex champion Jim Corbett plans a health regime by sleeping on a door mat in front of his training quarters overlooking the water. He believes sea air will invigorate his vitality and fitness as he seeks to regain conditioning for a forthcoming match. The experiment, if proven, could become a fad among fighters.
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Driigepery
New York
Jim Corbett
Jim Aaye
Hony
Jim
Witels
Sgtters
Corbett
dieCos
Weil
Manning Claims Gibson Notre Dame Pitcher in Claim
Local magnate Jimmy Manning filed a claim for Gibson, Notre Dame's right handed twirler, after Indianapolis tried him in part of a game. Manning said he heard Gibson could throw well when trained, and he would take a chance anyway. The report notes multiple game details and context from the era.
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Chica
Jimmy Manning
Gitson
Indianapolis
Ciyamat
Manning
Manoning
Trenters
Rancont
Teittom
Stafford
Coffeyville Fair Races Open With Large Attendance
The Coffeyville Fair and Park association opened amid strong interest and unusually large attendance. Races listed include 2:80 trots with top contenders, a 2:38 pace, and a half mile dash won by Tom Arnold, with Lyons’ starve noted as starter.
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Eon
Coffeyville Fair and Park Association
Weim Dig
Conomation
M.D
Harry
Sragnds
Geetings
Tom Arnold
Bt Arnot
Chait
Plame
Jomton
Lyons
Washington Republicans Nominate State Ticket Amid Harmony
Tacoma Aug. 1 Republican state convention adopts platform and nominating ticket amid orderly scenes. Major J. M. Frick secures governor nomination by nine vote margin. state chairman chosen. W. L. Jones named congressman. Several statewide offices filled by party stalwarts.
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W. L. Jones
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Wallace Circus Parade Heads To Topeka In August
The Great Wallace Shows bring a traveling circus to Topeka on Friday August 1 after exhibiting in Washington. The Washington Times praised the parade noting sixty cages of the big menagerie and exemplary horses and well-bred animals. The procession featured eight nine-in-hand horses and precise color chariots drawing admiration for birth and breeding.
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Eridas
Washington
Washington Times
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Eugene Field
Anie
Drcuses
McKinley
Une
Wallace Dalma
America
Herda of
Elephanta
Capital
Coffeyville Hotel Snakes Spur Eerie Night disruption
In Coffeyville on August 18 a snake charmer checked into a hotel with two grips. Snakes escaped from his grip and terrorized guests, prompting unrest as frightened occupants fled and staff ordered the intruder to relocate. The incident drew attention when boxes addressed to the snake man were refused at the curb.
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Coffeyville
Ius
Daslight
Picnic at Kingman Draws 12000 for Second Annual Event
Kingman August 9 The Women’s Association of Kingman County hosted its second annual picnic with about 12 000 attendees from southwest Kansas and northwest Oklahoma. Cowboys dominated the Sports Day featuring roping and hog tying contests, bronc busting, and a dramatic steer roping by Walter Naylor who tamed a Texas longhorn in one minute seven seconds.
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Wemen's Association of
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Southiwest Kinkas Dod
Oisla- Homa
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11 Ranch
Oklahoroa
Texas
Sven
Belk Miller
101 Ranch
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Kineman County
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Abe
Sam Johnson
WL Ranch
Fai Ponca
Nye Bande
Epworth Convention Highlighted by Spiritual Exercises
The Epworth convention in Caldwell drew strong interest with vigorous tissue paper crafts and spiritual singing. President Fred Demgercat of the Southwent led the event, with MFA officers and delegates named including Hertha Price Wellington and Bessie Crimbie. The convention will meet next year in August at Caldwell.
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Kus
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Mere
Fred
Ne Carent
Work
Latham
Bessie Crimbie
Gyudu Sirtuge
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Wintid
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Conway Einai
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Arkansas City
Miene
San Francisco
Cal
Caldwell
Assault on Sam Wah at Fort Scott by colord mob
Fort Scott August 19 A gang of roughs assaulted Sam Wah the Chinaman who runs the Scott avenue laundry. They struck him in the face breaking teeth and kicked him unmercifully while cursing loudly. Mayor Gootlander ordered officers to find the assailants.
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Sam Wah
Scott Avenue
Mayor Gootlander
Little Boy Drowned in Kaw River Near Peet Bras Roof
The body of Enright resident Marta Snright, age near ten, was found yesterday afternoon by a Mounted Policeman Wake man on Send Bar in the Kaw River, directly south of Peet Bras’ roof. The drowning occurred August 16, with authorities investigating the incident in Argentine.
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Enright
Attesntice
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Peet
Boy Missing After Night Disappearance Found Along Stream
The boy disappeared Monday night and is believed to have slipped into the stream. His body drifted about three miles from the fall site. The corpse was badly decomposed when found. Funeral services are held today at St. Johan's church with interment at Mount St Mary's.
RAFTER GOING BACK TO MANILA AND KANSAS NEWS
Major John A. Rafter of the Twentieth Kansas surgeon staff returns from Manila to assume duties at Manila Hospital. In other Kansas notes, Governor Stanley addressed a Northwestern Kansas MWA gathering as trains ran for the event. Pension awards list several Kansans and Widows grants. Independence reports the death of Joseph Jackson, 69, a Montgomery County settler and Civil War veteran. Ottawa hosts the Boltwood Moffett wedding linking Kansas City with Twentieth Kansas lineage.
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Port Worth Bride’s Older Sister Noted in Local Notice
An older sister of the bride is mentioned in a Port Worth newspaper notice. The brief item reflects family connections in a local wedding announcement.
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Port Worth
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