Tod Sloan Explains How It All Happened In England License Row
Tod Sloan explains his license dispute with English stewards after being informed he could seek a ride in England. He says he believed he did not violate racing rules by accepting a cash offer to ride Codoman in the Cambridgeshire if the horse won. Sloan details meetings with stewards at Newmarket, his defense, and thoughts on a possible ban.
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New Fork
Sloan
Perhete
Moet
Bioan
Fin
England
Jocker Club
Jockey Club
Gardner
Newmarket
Codeman
Codeuman
Rat
T Merther
Kealiet
Alnor
Codoman
Obin
Eetona Ewaree
Bie
Sick champion recalls hospital near death after eating chickens
A legendary world champion, famed for twelve years atop his sport, nearly died after a bizarre episode in which he ate seven chickens in four hours. He describes the hospital visit and the dramatic medical care that saved him, with surgeons performing remarkable feats on a severely ill patient at the New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital.
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John L
Tos Hospital
New York
Pittsburg
Sullivan Rus
Bardlehand
Anxioum
Best
Intel
John
Brooklyn Jinni
Petrojinic Hospital
Mr. Carroll
Hospital Heroes And A Troubled Bride In A Local Tale
A witness recalls a man pleading to be released to run as others dash about. He praises city hospitals for aiding a dying wife and her broken husband, noting the wife’s struggle and the husband’s grief. A wife, described as battered, ultimately survives.
Walcott 8 Matched in Chicago Boxing Cards
In Chicago on December 27, Joe Choynski meets Walcott in a featured bout under Tattersall’s Athletic Club. Benny Yanger and Bern Stein may clash January, with Walcott vs Ryan slated two weeks later. Ryan and Walcott cast as the most compelling pairing among forthcoming matches.
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Tom O'Rourke
Joe Warcate
Chicago
Wil
Joe Choynski
Tommy Ryan
Tattersall's Athletic Club
Joe Walcott
O'Rourke
Choyneki
Walcott
Benny Yanger
Bernstein
Ryan
Bolt
Tory Sharkey
JOLLY JIMMY WILLIAMS MARRIES NANNY MAY STITH
Pittsburg star third baseman Jimmy Williams and Nanny May Stith wed today at the Reform Presbyterian church with pastor Nevin Woodalde officiating. The ceremony, kept quiet initially, drew a large crowd at the railroad station as they depart for Denver to visit Williams's parents.
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Pittsburs
Bec
Williame
Pittsburg
Nanny May Stith
Stur- Kronstret
Allegheny
Fury
Nevin Woodalde
Denver
Jimmy
Les
Pell
Tigers
Princeton Re-elects Old Captain Despite His Wishes
In Princeton New Jersey on December 5 a meeting of the football team elected Williamson Pell of Brooklyn captain for next season. Pell was reluctant to accept, fearing it would hinder his play, but the team members persuaded him to take the honor again.
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Princeton
N. J
Yale
Williamson Pell
Brooklyn
Pell
Champion at Work Teffriee Begins Training For His Go
Champion Jeffries trains daily in a six round morning spar with Jack M to build conditioning for future matches with Rublin and Sharkey. He emphasizes gradual readiness for tougher work, with months to go before the two bouts.
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Teffriee
Rublin
Ieffries
Sharkey
Jeffries
Jack M
Kentucky Futurity Sets New Weanling Entry Record
Lexington December reports record demand for the $20,000 Kentucky Futurity for foals of 190, with over 1,100 entries expected. Tad Sloan, arriving from New York with a retinue, eyes mounts in England and France before heading to the Pacific coast. Kentucky trot breeders note second payments surpass previous highs, topping 23 in 189%. Jack Sloan and other figures move between cities as the season progresses.
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Kentucky
Lexingtoy
Kentucky Breestirs' Association
Tad Sloan
Chicago
Der
James Tad Sloan
New York
Bican
England
Tix Buss
Armerios
Fortones
France
Sloan
Pacific ‘Coast
Texington
Seermincy Hofane
Alcott Bust Presented to Kansas University by Elwell
The Kansas University chapel hosts the unveiling of a Louisa May Alcott bust donated by New York sculptor Frank Extwin Elwell. Alfred Whitman from the city shares reminiscences of Alcott, noting her influence on his life and friendship with the Alcotts through Concord’s dramatic circles.
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May
Whitman
Mies Alcott
Alcotts
Miss Alcott
Hiwell
University
May Alcott
Concord
Mike Louisa Alcott
EM. Hapkine
Department of English
Tohalf
Laurie
Senator Plumb's Holds Its Annual Reunion at Emporia
Survivors of Colonel Plumb's Eleventh Kansas Regiment gathered in Emporia for their eleventh annual reunion commemorating the Prairie Grove battle. Large attendance, distant guests. officers elected: Fred W. Hirth president, BF Parker vice president, J A Newell secretary and treasurer. JC McAfee of Topeka reviewed war services. George Johnson read a descriptive Prairie Grove battle letter from Nineteenth Iowa. An afternoon banquet featured Misses Ruth and Caroline Plumb, daughters of the former colonel.
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Emporia
Dec
Plumb
Kansas
Prairie Grove
Fred W. Hirth
BF. Parker
J. A. Newell
Areawater
Fey
Misses Uth
Caroline Plumb
State Auctioneers elect officers at Emporia meeting
At Emporia the State Association of Auctioneers elected officers for the ensuing year. J. R. Burton of Abilene was named president, C. Post treasurer, L. S. Kent of Hutchinson secretary, and B. E. Clanahan sergeant at arms. The annual convention will move to June with a three day session set for Topeka on June 8 and 9.
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Emporia
State Association of Auctones
J. R. Burton
Abilene
C. Post
Treaurer
L. S. Kent
Hutchinson
Clanahan
Atare
Topeka
Jail repairs urged as Cowley jail decays at Winfield
The Cowley county jail in Winfield is described as decayed and unsafe. The lower building is weak, blocks of rock and thin brick walls risk escapes, and the woodwork rots while cell fitins are antiquated. County trustees should overhaul the structure soon to ensure safety for prisoners.
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Winfield
Winfeld
Des
Cowley County
Ofd
Bertie
Cowie
Livery Barn Fire Destroys Barn and Horses
Fire destroyed the livery barn of Enoch Hale at Howard, consuming vehicles, harness, feed, and several horses. The blaze also damaged a sweet team owned by Dr. Finis hurl and another team belonged to Ken Howard and Dean. The incident left the barn and its contents wiped out.
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Howard
Ken
Dean
Lorse
Enoch Hale
Finis
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Mrs Garland
Mrs Garland of Shady, Tennessee suffered persistent weakness and loss of appetite, with poor digestion and weight loss. Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims to restore appetite, increase weight, and improve strength, noting Mrs Garland’s unsolicited endorsement of its benefits and urging early treatment.
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Hood
L. B. Garland
Fire and disaster notes in early Wichita stories
Brief clippings mention burned barns, missing contents, and losses across several households. References include a Cannon barn fire with eighteen purses lost, and multiple names tied to property, religious organizations, and local events. A separate tragic item reports an infant smothered in bed, with the mother distraught.
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Howard
Propistes
Wichita
A. H. Simmons
Century Ball Meeting Set By Crane for Final Arrangements
George W. Crane chairman of the Century ball executive committee has called an executive board and committee chairmen meeting for next Monday evening at the Commercial club rooms. Details will be discussed and final ball arrangements will be made.
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Crane
George W. Crane
Knobs of Tennessee play offers second Crawford showing
Dramatic note reports Hal Reid’s Knobs of Tennessee staged at Crawford after a matinee. The play, described as a pure American work with pathos and comedy, features foothill odd characters and runs tonight following the afternoon performance. A clothing sale at 40 Kansas Avenue is noted as a crowd draw.
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Knobs
Tennessee
Hal Reid
the Crawford
Tenneset Mountains
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Featured For Internal Catarrh Relief
An article advertises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a convenient internal treatment for catarrh affecting nose throat bronchial tubes and stomach. It claims tablets cleanse blood and mucous membranes, relieve tickling hoarseness and chest discomfort, with full sized treatments available from druggists at 50 cents.
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Morana
Stuart
Church Will Act Repeal Mutual Livestock Insurance Plan
W V Church superintendent of Insurance will urge the next legislature to repeal or amend the law organizing mutual livestock insurance companies. He warns of widespread fraud, mismanagement, and lack of capital, urging protection for policyholders and elimination of the mutual livestock insurance plan.
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W. V. Church
Mutual Lve
Worthiesa
Tasura Selen
Mutual Hust Insurance Companion
Church
Mutual Livestock Insurance Association
Nna
Unaas
Arch
Stock insurance reform debated amid 19th century debate
Fragmentary quotation discusses five stock companies and protections in life insurance plans. Comment notes widespread deficiencies and doubts any improvement can be made without altering the system, urging discouragement of continuing the present approach.
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Phe Phanta Tefolwnt
Bridge over Kaw movement gains support near West Main
A local effort to build a bridge over the Kaw north of West Main Street near the old Pees Mill gathers momentum. The Tone Commercial Club plans to lead advocacy in the upcoming winter Legislature session, citing reduced travel for farmers across three townships and a direct route to Martin's Hill and a proposed public park.
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Beer
Aan Sreet
Pees Mill
Tone Commercial Club
Hauafort
Mision Township
Martin's Hill
Meyers Accepts Steward Post at Topeka Asylum
Murray Myers, Wichita property owner and politician, will serve as steward at the Topeka asylum at a salary of 60 percent. He arrived in Topeka earlier in the week without satisfaction with conditions and has now accepted the position.
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Wichita
Reformed Church
Bilidere
Chickie Beoner
The
Bruce Griruh Ia
Murray Myers
Topeka Asylum
Myer
Topeka
Macadam Road Work Halted by Weather and Funds
Weather halts macadam repairs from Wardbur College to Beabrook as funding shortages mount. Committee fears raising the required amount will be difficult and work cannot resume until cash is secured.
Sullivan Defeats Ryan in Ullneis Athletic Club Bout
Sullivan defeats Ryan in Chicago at the Ullneis Athletic Club event last night. Reported rounds describe solid grappling and a decisive finish as Sullivan rotates control against opponent Billy from Syracuse.
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Sullivan
Ryan
Chicago
Dec
Tommy
Billy
Syracuan
Ullneis
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertised in Period Text
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles with Paso Plie Ointment and a related tonic. It asserts relief within days and promises only pile remedy sold on a claim of efficacy, urging purchase under manufacturer regulation and law compliance.
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Paso
Cain
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