McGovern to Face Young Corbett in 20 Round Battle
Reports from New York say a $4000 purse for a 20 round match exists between Young Corbett and Terry McGovern at the Olympic Club Bolte, with a plan for a rematch with Test Roberts of England if the bout is staged. Discussions note Garsto and Hobert Garsto seeking time around March.
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Sam Harris
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Young Corbett
Terry McGever
Terry
Test Roberta
England
Uberty
McGovern
Hobert Garsto
Dexon 15 Defeated in Aug. 17 Match at Enamplon
Report from Brighton Beach New York describes a racing program with Dever and Seung Corbett at a one round contest, Henri George Dis exrfe and Ruhlin Ayres on match races, and Siler as referee later rejected. Also notes betting races including Dan Patch driven to $900, with Carrie's victory and various heats, plus trotting results and other minor events.
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Siler
Raferes
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Cal
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Lnety
Elu
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Een Oe Gan
Brighton Beech
New York
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Laine Bel
Bard Stengele
Salty Poole
Dan Patch
Patch
Yin
Unclear racing and city notes mix with baseball data
Fragmentary item lists racing results at Delmar park with names like Gaze and Daniel and refers to a National League game in Philadelphia. The text is garbled with multiple place names and dates, offering only scattered outcomes and participant labels.
Local Baseball and Racing Notes Across Leagues and Tracks
Adverse results and standings highlight a busy day across major and minor leagues. Nevada empty fields and Ark City clash as Puritan squads, while star pitchers Patton and Lee feature in American League notes. Southern league prospects Brecken and Connie Mack’s batting plans appear, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh jockeying for positions. Horse racing updates cover Paton’s pacer success, Ethelbert’s season status decline, and Derby purse adjustments at Washington Park and Saratoga readying for next year.
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Lee
Mentior Ce
Washington
Sam Leever
Christy Mathewson
Tabell
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Hahn
Elbton
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Ceveland
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California
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Dieteland
Christus Lve
Santa Claus
Charis E. Clarke
San France
Tomkins County Agricultural Society
Ithaca
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Veterans Reunion at City Park Dodge City
Kansas news item reports a August 2023 Veterans reunion in Dodge City with brass bands, horse racing, steer roping, and other amusements. The event will feature many notable speakers including Governor Stanley and Senators Burton and Hare, with mobilization planned for veterans and families arriving by train.
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Dodge City
Kan
Soliers
William Warner
JE. Burton
Harra
Stanley
Chester S. Look
T. R. Nottager
F. Dumont Sith
Jerry Simpson
SR Peters
HJ. Bone
AW. Smith
W. W. Martin
Jensie Walker
W. J. St. Papes
M. W. Sutton
EB. B. Madison
F. Milton
Ft Dodge Grum Corps
Wil Walker
William Walker
Curtis for Schley declares Sampson four miles away at victory
Aug 1 Curtis in Wyandotte county veterans reunion speech in Shawnee park Armourdale says Sampson was nominal commander but four miles distant when the Santiago victory occurred. He contrasts Cuban and American progress and defends Dewey’s role while praising the war effort and McKinley’s leadership.
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Sanses City
Kas
Charles Curtis
Eatons
Wyandotte County
Shawnee Park
Armourdale
Admiral Schiry
Santiago
Curtis
Dewey
Mu‘alla
Uni Fea
Numan
Aatanone Lang
McKinley
Errera
Sedley
Hanet
Fortuna Concordia Will Case Filed in District Court
Aug. 1 an interesting will case has been filed in the district court as Benjamin Gustinson seeks to break a will and challenge the testament on grounds related to his sister Sin. The matter centers on disputed provisions and the validity of the Fortuna Concordia estate.
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Sin Sister
Fortuna Concordia
Will dispute over Gastineau estate sparks allegations in probate
Benjamin Gastineau of France seeks to overturn his brother Edmond Gastineau's will probated after Edmond died July 1897. He claims undue influence and fraud by sister Frederiska, alleging the estate of about 808 acres of farm land in Cloud County plus Concordia real estate and personal property valued around $5.9 million was misallocated to Frederiska.
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France
Eajmand
Inter County
San
Preder
Ness
Edmond Gastineau
Cloud County
Concordia
Second arson attempt on Liberty Schoolhouse noted
Emporia district reports a second arson attempt at the Liberty Street Schoolhouse. Fire bowled a hole in the stoves and hinges, with a wooden stick found arranged to finish the destruction. Officials plan no action until public excitement cools. plan to form a new district or alter the site is discussed.
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Emporia
Aug Gee
Sears
Blackmail Letter Threatens Kidnapping and Explosion
A widow in Elmdale received a ransom letter demanding 250 in old money or her home would be blown up and her child abducted. Sheriff W. Beach and Deputy L. W. Heck investigated with a cemetery stakeout near Elmdale. A separate Kansas items mention an Atchison broker misplacing funds and a boy injured at a factory shaft incident.
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Elmer Akers
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W. Beach
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J. M. Ruse
Matt Bindamall
A Murderer Caught ee Kan Aug 17 Jarmes ered
A fragment from an old issue reports a murderer captured near a Kansas location on August 17. The text is garbled, with names and details unclear. It indicates law enforcement action and a suspect apprehension in a local crime case.
Ed Hoch Delivers Address at McPherson Reunion Picnic
Ed Hoch of Marion gave the principal address at a Friday reunion and picnic held by Incidental Mutual Benefit Association in McPherson. Music was by the Salina and Marion bards. Visiting members came from across the state for the event.
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Thin Place
Ed Hoch
Marion
Salina
Reduced rates and special train to National Encampment
Great Rock Island Route offers discounted round trip tickets to Cleveland for the Grand Army of the Republic event. Reduced fares apply to West of the Missouri River routes with specific sale dates from Sept 7 to 10 and return by Sept 16, 1901, with extension possible by depot procedures. A through train from Rock Island via Lake Shore will depart Sunday Sept etc.
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