Sharkey Aims to Exploit Fitzsimmons Weaknesses
New York August 13 Tom Sharkey trains for the August 24 Coney Island bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. He says he has studied Fitzsimmons to find weak points in the veteran's defense and outlines several flaws he plans to exploit, while vowing to win decisively.
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Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Inland
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Alus
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Sharkey
Lans
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Min
Puneh
Eitch Dan
Hahim
Bob
Tin
Tim
Tom Aharkey
Pitz
Hater
Demand M Ganns Card in St Louis Game Feud
In St Louis on August 32, a dispute between Harry Wolverton and Phil Sophia club officials sparked a clash over McGann’s membership. The Baseball Players' Protective Association faces calls for expulsions and a players’ boycott. Terry protests the failure to suspend McGann and Wolverton, resigning over criticism.
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Harry Wolverton
Phil Sophia Clube
Volees
Baseball Players’ Protective Association
Philadelphia
Mersworth
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Tig Frat
Clares
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As & Cody
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St Touts Clan
Terry
Dick Young
McGune
Wolvertos
Bear and Panther display raw strength in action sequence
New York scene describes muscular power and tension as the bear and panther contend in a vivid display. The text emphasizes explosive force and dramatic impact, with comparisons to a heavy kick and coiled power beneath muscular framing.
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New York
Halvards
Manu
Sharkey
Unclear OCR fragment on boxing style and fighters
Fragmentary text praises a pugilist nicknamed Tiguitigg or Phaaimmamonn for quickness and accuracy. It discusses a fellow contender, windless peace, and a meet at Pitastmmoge Vite, noting a backer and English lineage claim, but the passage is garbled and difficult to interpret.
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Delat
Bob Fitz- Simona
Lam
Bature
Fitz Trices Society Sees Man Secures Sale Home
In New York Aug a man named Bob Pitedinmann Dassroced secures a home on Cropsey Avenue once unattainable for him and his family. The lengthy note credits a prize fighter for financial assist and marks the completion of a long quest to provide shelter for loved ones.
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Pugibet
New York
Bob
Bensonhurst
Ald Cropsey
Fita
Asain
HARTSELL AND MAGOON Cincinnati Stars Change Next Season
Cincinnati reports that Marstell and Magoon, two Indianapolis stars, will join Cincinnati next year. The change prompts amused local commentary on the teams involved and shifts in the league. Harlem racing notes highlight Great Ben as the favorite winning the Martini Stakes.
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Americas
Teague
Martsell
Magoon
Cinothrall
Cincinnati Rxpers
Amman Busie to Uropire Manele at Ind At 37
Amos Busie has accepted umpire duties for a New York ball team in the city Daweball league. He plans to open a tavern before next Sunday and says he will never pitch for New York again.
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Uropire Manele
Amoy Ruale
Formaurly
New York
Afuneie
Wid
Busie
Billy Dammann Released by Manager Watkins
Billy Dammann, connected with Cincinnati and Indianapolis, has been released by Manager Watkins. Officials reported the release occurred last night at Detroit amid a reshuffle that also involved Milligan and two left handed twirlers, highlighting Watkins recent confidence in Milligan's cleverness.
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Indianapolis
Cleliand
Cincinnati
Watkins
Rléase
Detroit
Unclear text segment from National League game notes
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered references to a Chicago Chicago Chicago and St Louis game with mentions of pitches innings and players, but the data is garbled and unreadable. No coherent events, scores, or teams can be confirmed from the legible items present.
Des Moines and Other Cities Face Tied Baseball Action
Scattered reports show a tense day of play with multiple ties and decisive moments. Des Moines and Sioux City saw limited scoring as pitchers star. In Manhattan and Salina exhibitions, teams battled for control with narrow margins and disputed calls.
Nevada Club Triumphs on Errors in Second Inning
The Nevada club, led by Winfield and Stavall, defeated opponents 4 to 2 as the game slipped away in the second inning due to costly errors. Brunne and Wickizer contributed for Nevada, while Batterye-Winfeld and others helped secure the win.
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Nevada
Wintea Co
Winfield
Stavall and Doors
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Wickizer
Bryan Endorsed by Liberty Congress for President
Indianapolis Aug. 17. The Liberty Congress of the American League of Anti Imperialists endorses William J. Bryan for president. The convention adopted resolutions amid heated debate, choosing Bryan as the most effective check on perceived imperialist policy. A third party meeting later named Osborne of Auburn as permanent chair and Abbott of New York as secretary, planning a New York convention Sept. 5 to nominate a ticket with Storey or Palmer mentioned as possible candidates. William Lindy Garrison pledged support for Bryan. Also a letter from Emma Kel is reported from Mastodon Creek describing health and travel notes.
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Auburn, N
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Colorado
Mize
Wiliam Lindy Garrison
Boston
Knights of Pythias Salt August Return Notice
Fractured notice records a conclave related event with Knights of Pythias. Mentions Detroit route via Santa Fe and August 25 to Aveuste inclusive with final unit September. T. L. King named as agent for particulars.
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Knights of Pythias
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JAPANO AMITY BLOOMS IN NEW YORK THEATERS
Interest in Japan grows after the Chinese war with New York audiences flocking to oriental performances. Alice Jabinean's play Madame Chrysanthemum is drawing fashionably crowded rooms, signaling rising cultural exchanges between Japan and New York.
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Pennsylvanian election bet older than time comes home
Wichita Aug 17 J Ia Jacobs has received a $30 money order from D L Brandt of Maytown Pa to settle an old election bet from 25 years ago. Brandt says his family voted Republican to win the bet and he asks Jacobs to return the funds, but Jacobs plans to keep the money as a goodwill gesture.
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Woodward
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Hoffman
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Algo
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Banker Landers Extradited to Face Fraud Charge
Kansas City Kansas Aug. 17 Sheriff Harry Mendenhill returned from El Paso Texas with Geo R Landers a former Anthony Kansas banker wanted in Wyandotte county for defrauding the Evans Snider Buel Live Stock Commission company of seventeen thousand dollars in a cattle deal. Landers escaped extradition on an insanity plea but was convinced he is sane and is jailed awaiting binding over to criminal court for trial. Hutchings Keplinger firm retains to aid county attorney Enright. Landers will be prosecuted to the full extent of law.
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el Paso
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Kar
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Death of Mrs Geiger in Oberlin
Francesca P Geiger wife of Judge AC T Geiger of the Seventeenth district died at 6 oclock Tuesday morning of malarial fever after about three weeks illness Her maiden name was Hopp She left five children oldest about 12 and youngest one She was a refined educated woman member of Eastern Star Royal Neighbors and the Keep Pace Club The community mourns with Judge Geiger over her loss.
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AC. T. Geiger
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Mia Gelger
Eastern Star
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Annual Log Rolling At Phillipsburg Camp Event
Phillipsburg held a two day log rolling event on August 13 and 16 with Modern Woodmen of America camps in Phillips county. Local bands Philipsburg and Agen provided music, T Martin spoke, and Mrs. E C Allen of Omaha addressed the Royal Neighbors board. Hageman Stinson and Lewis also spoke as crowds gathered for the outdoor celebration.
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Omaha
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Lewis Iso
Wealthy Easterners Write Mrs Hillmon James for Loans
From Leavenworth Kansas reports many letters flood Mrs Hillmon Smith after her long fought case with Mutual Life Insurance. Senders from various sections congratulate her and offer to join funds or lend money with interest. The volume of mail is described as very large and contains many unsolicited proposals.
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Mutual Life Insurance
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Buckeyes Open Fourth Annual Picnic at Waverly Kansas
Buckeyes gather in Waverly Kansas for their fourth annual state picnic with a morning program of band music speeches and a parade. Waverly officials welcome attendees as Elderakerndden W.W. Smith and E.R. Nichols address the crowd. Afternoon features musical recitals, judges dress and Emportia, with various sports and amusements planned.
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E.R. Nighols
State Agricultural College
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Emporia
Kingman Picnic Marred by Accident During Second Day
At Kingman a horse race and evening event disrupted by a serious accident. Weaver, a popular local cavalryman, fell from a galloping horse during the parade and sustained a critical head injury. He was carried home for medical care and remained unconscious as of last evening.
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Tate
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Shawn
Ced Weaver
Tie
Corn in bad shape in Sumner County drought
Under hot dry weather Sumner County crops suffer. The corn crop is in poor condition with much land too dry to plow. Some farmers abandoned fields awaiting rain and wheat ground is ready but ground remains hard and unreceptive. Reports mention hog cholera in the county and notes on county seniority for grain tasks.
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Rama
Chie
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Long and Flynn Will Hold Joint Meetings at South Haven Caldwell
Congressmen Long of the Big Seventh and Delegate Flynn of Okathoma plan joint meetings at South Haven and Caldwell on Thursday September 6. South Haven gathering at 8 o clock p m and Caldwell session at 10 o clock a m. Sugar Stockholders Sued in Fort Scott district court two suits filed yesterday by Parkison Sugar Company stockholders. Suit amounts listed against several defendants.
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Charles Love
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J. D. Hill
Walter Chenault
J. W. Richarde
T. Searaven
Wardligsee Grant List of Supplemental Increases
Supplemental and increase notices list grants to multiple individuals across towns including Charles Curtis, Cora, Henry Baremann, Fort Scott, and others with amounts ranging from 2 to 17 dollars. Names span Blue Mound, Caney, Hewina, Madeville, Leavenworth, Emporia, Pleasanton, Hayaville, Brazilion, Nickerson, and Mary Willis. Proceedings reference war widows and pensions with scattered sums noted.
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James Kirby
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Spuih
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Nickerson
Farmers Posse Formed to Hound Thief Gang in Arkansas City
In Boston township about fifty farmers organized a posse on Aug 17 to scour the countryside for a gang of thieves active over the past thirty days. Chickens and harvest crops were their main targets, with the thieves conducting a wholesale operation.
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Arkansas City
Boston Township
Themelives
Phillips County Corn Crop Uneven Across Regions
Phillipsburg August 17 The corn crop in Phillips County shows uneven prospects with some areas yielding well while others are light. Farmers cut and shock corn for roughage to use during winter. Also noted: John A Dally assigns to John C Watts in Wellington and Branley’s Atwood Meeting highlights.
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Phillipsburg
Bad Blood and Complexion Ills Advertised Cure
An old advertisement promises a positive plant based remedy from Swift Specific Company of Atlanta to cure skin diseases and blood impurities. It claims guaranteed results for pimples, eczema, psoriasis, and rough skin and offers a free book. It urges readers to write for a case evaluation with no charge.
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Servic Swift
Atlanta
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