McGovern Returns to City After Chicago Fight
Champion Wersy McGovern, who defeated Joe Gunn in Chicago, visits Cincinnati for a brief stop. Manager Harris denies any fake bout plans, cites profit from pictures, and discusses future Atlantic coast one-night engagements with Terry and Gans in attendance.
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Cincinnat
Wersy McGovern
Joe Gunn
MeGeter War
Ear Harris
Danny Dow
Tuck
Newport Kees
Kish
Terry
Tiehler
Derry
Weill
Leo
Neil
Wien
Man
Gare
Ferry
Atlantic Coast
John Moker
Cincinnati Athletic
Cormpany
Chicago
McKee
Mungeer
Farris
Harris
Faun
Mortis Hansch
Dougherty
Mfc
Ant Gant
Baeherty
Haris
Ona
Tiberia
Joberty Yorald
Fraud Victims Suffer as Swindle Syndicate Exposed
The report outlines a widespread swindling ring targeting vulnerable victims. It details allegations against a major crime operation with mentions of cities, money losses, and implicated individuals. The piece highlights the scale of fraud and the efforts of authorities to pursue the case.
Unraveling a Boxing Ring Lottery Scandal
The report outlines a betting and ticketing fraud tied to a boxing event. Gans faced suspicions of ongoing graft, patrons paid inflated prices, and officials debated consequences. Allegations centered on manipulation of ticket sales and a promoter’s accountability amid claims of weak defense and prearranged outcomes.
Kerr and Clarke Tale On National League Movements
Pittsham Pa December 17 treasurer W W Reece and Manager Fred Crake returned to New York. Jene said we are not alarmed by Ban Jehnenn movement. National League will not assume Western league duties and will assist as possible. Craven comments on Zimmer signing and Clarke Crier notes. A special Lee club stockholders meeting is set for December 12 to elect Balliett secretary and other officers.
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Pittsham
Reece
Fred Crake
New York
Jene
Ban Jehnenn
John
Lis League
Zimmer
Kerr
Brooklyn
Legac
Myriterey Clarke
Chicas Club
Rube Pearton Clarke Crier
Lee Club
Dunbary 12
Frank Balliett
War By The Players Stir Up Trouble In Baseball
The Protective association of professional baseball players led by Hugh Jex mes C. Griffith and Chiavies eer presented a statement to National League magnates after a rejection of negotiations The group vows to avoid a baseball war while defending player autonomy and by law rules against unapproved contracts and cross league moves The article notes rumors of a rival American League reorganization and possible invasions of eastern territories by Quinn-Rehter backed groups across multiple cities and associations in the wake of the dispute
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Protective Association of Professionm
Hugh Jexmes
C. Gritih
Chiavies
Eer
National League
Ant Today
Maptviesd
Sech
SUF
Taat
Whdgit Jennings
Griffith
New York
Boston sport found in the gutter after leaving Sharkey's
New York December 17 police court charged Carroll with intoxication and inability to care for himself after being found lying in the gutter in front of Tom Salom on Fourteenth Street. Police officer Reich reported the incident and Magistrate Hogan queried the defendant about his condition.
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Boston
Sharkey’s Place
New York
Itaxton
Reich
Tomsalom
Hogan
Carroll
Plata
Alleged Drugging at Paursectth Street Disturbs City
The report describes a man found unconscious after an afternoon drink at Tom Sharkey place on Paursectth street. He recalls little, woke in a cell, and claims losing 280 dollars. Magistrate orders a fine, while locals say Sharkey and another friend attempted to arrange a hire, with the sergeant rejecting the offer.
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Tom Sharkey
Paursectth Street
Dudraskit
Exid
Fleran
Carrol
Carroll
Sharkey
Etarion
Club aims to place team in Louisville minor league
Chicago representative Burnham, acting for President Johnson, met with local officials in Louisville to push a club into the minor leagues. He spoke of plans to add teams in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Detroit, St Paul and others, with Louisville slated to host a club.
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Louiaville
Ai—-Couries
W Burnham
Chicago
Johnson
Minneapolis
Detroit
St Paul
Louisviie
Eitiox
Harrham
Louthville
A Chance for Fitz Jeffries Offers Fight Opportunity
A report from New York notes Jim Jeffries intends to press Cornish boxer Fitz for a rematch before signing with no opponent yet. He plans to offer terms Tuesday and may pursue matches with Peter or Simmons while awaiting responses from promoters and managers.
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Jeffries
New York
Chamspion
Jim Jeffiies
Toote
Fitasinimona
Signy Arties
Fula
Sharkey
Cincingati
Pebriary
Jefries
Ariter
Ies
Bolleemaker Das
Hubert Kitzimmone
Wien
Lenvicked
Entelehtken
Nico
Pate Simmons
Six Days Cycle Race at Madison Square Garden Result
International six day cycle race ended in a tight finish with Floyd A. McFarland and Harry Elkes winning by three feet over Brian Moore and Archie McRauchon. Jean Gougaliz and Cneear Simar of France trailed closely as did the Canadian team, with the final tape heard over two minutes after the early leaders. Elkes paced the final mile in 2 14, a record finishing speed in six day racing. In Burlingame Osage County hosts opened with Burlingame 6 Osage 4 in a basketball game.
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Harry Elkes
Floyd McFarland
Madicon Square Garden
Floyd A. McParland
Californian
Glens Falls Shadow
Brian Meroe
Archie McRachom
Jean Gougaliz
Cneear Simar
Une Winnore
McFarland
Pierce
Gousolta
Cyels
Meiarkind
Jim Tleroe
Goukelz
Pastoral Letter Blames Germany for Chinese Troubles
London dispatch reports Cardinal Vaughan’s pastoral letter condemning foreign encroachment, especially Germany and Russia, as the root of China’s unrest. It cites missionary dangers, empress dowager policy, and German actions in Shan Tune, warning religious hostility could rise. Also mentions Dr Woert’s Norway Pine Syrup ad inserted in the item.
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Germany
New York
Journal
London
Vaughan
Russia
Wayne
Vatican
China
Trussia
Shan Tune
Woet
El Dorado Women Threaten Lynching Over Morrison Case
The Daily Times reports El Dorado women threatening mob action after Jessie Morrison’s conviction and calls for another trial. A plate glass window at The Times office was smashed in, with editorials condemning the jury and urging justice. In Wichita, Jessie Morrison is offered a Christmas candy counter job at a major firm.
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Hi Dorado
Ken
Morrison
Miss Morrison
Familly
Roland Wiley
Pri
Times
the Times
Jessie Morrison
Judee Morrison
Jessieva
Bromback
Neeltion
Pew
William Hees
Brumback
Jessie Mortauva
Wichita
Kan
Jesié Morrison
Tony
Mammoth the Giant Steer Aims for World’s Fair in St Louis
Prominent Kansas stockman L A Allen plans a public exhibit pairing Mammoth the steer with the smallest Louisiana bred calf to illustrate growth since Jefferson’s era. The 2 year old, about 3000 pounds and 6 feet long, could be shown with a veterinary team and special keeper, with a shareholder syndicate considering a $200 per share capital plan.
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Mammoth
Little River
World
Fairangas City
Kansan City
Etdok
St Louis
L.A. Allen
Five Stock Commission
Mrr
Alles
Louisiana
Jefferson
Napoleon Als
Louisiana Territory
al~ Ren
Stan
Levy
Palestine
Mammeth
AA Crandail
Kan
Atchison Slayer Requests Death Penalty
Williem Dougidas Reneer, condemned for killing Cal T. Cathout in Atchison, urges the court to impose the death penalty. He asks to be hanged after being sentenced on December 17.
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Atchison
Williem Dougidas Reneer
Cal T. Cathout
Missouri Pacific Lines From Kansas City
No. 2 leaving Kansas City 9 50 p m is solid vestibuled train to St Louis consisting of Smoking car Day coaches Reclining Chair car Seats Free and Pullman Parlor car Connections at St Louis union depot with eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points
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Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Louis Union Depot
Eastern Lines
New York
Atlantic Coast
Topeka convict sentenced to death in Kansas court
F. E. Nipps a Topeka ticket agent and James Burtchett were involved as the defendant in a Kansas trial. The court, led by Judge Bland, overruled a motion for a new trial. The prisoner claimed witnesses lied and was given the death sentence to be carried out after governor approval, with a final request that the penalty be imposed at once.
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James Burtchett
Jo Bland
Rencer
State of
Kansas
Teneer
Sheriet Iift
Coffeyville Hunting Accidents Leave Two Injured
In Coffeyville on December 17 Arthur Reed and Davis Parks were hunting when a shotgun carried by Reed discharged. Shot struck Parks in the side and par ticles entered his clothing. he was taken to a hospital with little hope of recovery. Charles Pearson was killed instantly by an accidental discharge when a wrench fell and hit the gun hammer after he had returned from hunting.
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Coffeyville
Arthur Reed
Davis Parks
Reed
Parks
Hi Jin Tee
Charles Pearson
Ivar Eine
Unseetty
Debates Highlight Hood Prize Contests at State Normal
Emporia Normal students prepare a December 20 debate at the State Normal with participants from Elite Lit and Literati societies. The event includes Sheridan readings and Bulwer Lytton selections. Pro and con sides address Russia's territorial questions with a 0 to 19 stake for the first prize. Winners gain representation in the June contest.
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Emporia Normal
Emporia
Elle Lettres Society
Sheridan
Lady of Lyons
Bulwer Lytton
C. M. McConkey
le Letires
Coffeyville Woman Sues Over Alleged Diamond Pin Theft
Miss Emma Sanders of Coffeyville files suit in Independence seeking 5000 dollars in damages. She alleges false theft accusations by W M Condon and others, with police and a lawyer aiding a search that she says injured her honor.
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Independence
Kan
Emma Sanders
Coffeyville
W. M. Condon
W. W. Moore
Green Einghes
Mr. Condon
Gas drilling planned on 16000 acres near Havana
Independence reports that Sean Overneld of Independence Gas and the Ofiia Ol company secured leases on 16,000 acres near Havana twelve miles west. Five wells will be drilled at once. gas wells go to the G8S company and oil wells to the Oil Company. The venture targets a new, unexplored field with results to determine feasibility.
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Independence
Sean Overneld
Independence Gas Company
Ofiia Ol Company
Havana
G8s Company
Oil Company
Gaz
Eeluiy
Found Her Son Dead Near Isburn in Old Case
Charles Williams, killed near Isburn two years ago, identified by Lucretia Williams of Kansas. He left no heirs to a $1,000 estate and was known to have left home at 23 years old. An involved tale places his mother living near Uniontown, and a postman delivered a map for whom the deceased had worked.
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Fort Scott
Charles Williams
Issburn
N. D
Lucretia Williams
Uniontown
Kan
Draw Doge Por Rabbit Chase Sets Coursing Field
The draw for the coursing match on December 17 or 18 will be held today at 7 PM. Dogs from Lebo Readiox Neosho Hapids Hartford Esmporin and Newton are listed with entries expected from Mit Wiihite.
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Doge
Ka Ie Cout Dee
Jack Deeceanber
Lebo
Readiox
Neosho Hapids
Hartford
Esmporin
Newton
Mit Wiihite
Incendiary Fire and Local Tragedies Reported in Kansas
A chaotic dispatch describes a large attendance from Emporis and Peabody as a fire origin suspected incendiary at a Sunday blaze in Balti with no insurance. A fatal train accident near Byler, a student stabbings case in Cloud county, and sheriff meetings in Winfield are noted with local officials and sequences of deaths and injuries.
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Peabody
Janier Hros
Peabods
Dec
Ullaune
Selouk
Balti
Mew Rural Delivery Houses in Kentak and City News
Mew details show rural delivery established as Central Nemaha Kentak to commence NUKES 2 with two daily deliveries in both residential and business areas. Officials list Lea Hudearn Dolv Hebrake BL Q Harper and W. Williams among carriers. Local press notes provide updates on staffing and routes.
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Warhiniston
Tt. O
Ityral Tre Qiivery
Cenealla
Nemaha
Kentak
Independenes
Kaa
Ue Biudiese
Lea Hudearn
Dolv Hebrake
BL Q Harper
Wililama
Heiress aspires to crown sparks Spanish marriage talk
New York dispatch from Madrid reports the Princess of Asturias may wed Prince Curios amid contested succession. Queen Garauce seeks entitlements for three royal children after King Alfonso XI’s death. Cartist opposition rises as Don Carlos romance enters the debate.
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New York
Madrid
Princess of Asturias
Curios
Garauce
Marta de Laa
Mercedes
Asturias
Alfonso XI
Ale Waa
Wetil
Kix Montie Inter
Sairabtive
Albert
Belgium
Don Carlos
Steto Ressone
A Good Roads Bill Debated by State Legislature
B Dornblaser of Predonia advances a good roads bill with support from a legislative committee. The measure mirrors New York and other states pending submission to four committees for corrections. Copies will be sent to the convention for approval before reconsideration at the January 15 and 16 meeting in the city. Roger Wolcott and other candidates are noted.
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B. Dornblaser
Predonia
Fas
Billinan Hs
Fansas
New York
Tila City
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