Former Brooklyn Captain Se cures Interest With McGraw
Baltimore fans learn that Joe Kelly the Brooklyn captain from last season has signed a deal to join the Baltimore club. The move, long anticipated, pairs Kelly with Mahon and Law as the Orioles build a stronger roster for the coming season.
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Brooklyn
McGraw
Baltimore
Joe Kelly
Deal Firet
Kelly
Law
Mahon
Will
Wilile
Tale
Keeler
Washington
Beschin Te Wuld
Devton
Oriole
Pittsburg Leader hints at land buys and game plans
The article references the Pittsburg Leader advising its chief to stay decisive amid land purchase chatter and mentions Clarke commentary on ongoing games. It notes expectations about Pittsburg players and the season’s direction, with unclear excerpts suggesting strategy and outcomes.
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Pittsburg
TEBEAU SELLS OUT
Fragmentary notes describe a lease on Broadway being moved to the West and mention Mr Heat and Packard regarding franchises with uncertain knowledge of who will obtain them. The garbled text lacks clear events or names to confirm a coherent summary.
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Broadway
Packard
Selee Gets Gardner and Other Baseball News
The report notes manager Selee acquiring pitcher Jimmy Gardner of Enobure in a deal linked to Mansec. It also mentions Gardner’s prior time with Pillsbury from 1395 and notes shifts in employment and promising race meeting details in Tennessee. A separate item, Sharkey to meet Hanrahan, references Maher’s Philadelphia engagement ending January 17 and a prize split. Omaha gains a pitcher, Brown, with Terre Haute signing further players as the season moves forward.
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Mansec
Jimmy Gardner
Enobure
Harter Taut
Manser
Pillsbure
Sharkey
Hanrahan
Sont Hie
Maher
Philadelphia
Loder
Interview reveals tensions over Sharkey threat in Kansas incident
Reported remarks show Jay and St. Jeuries discussing Sharkey in a tense exchange. The dialogue notes a warning to avoid student trouble and a potential punch if provoked, while Indiana leads 28 to 0 against Kansas in the stated score context.
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Jetries
Denver
Wolcott Rumored for Cabinet Post in Roosevelt Era
Washington December 22 Rumors swirl about cabinet reshuffles including ex Senator Edward Wolcott of Colorado as potential head of the department of something linked to the Roosevelt circle. Gossip recalls past tensions with Theodore Roosevelt and hints at efforts to reconcile Wolcott with the Roosevelts, possibly influencing his cabinet prospects.
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Washington
Edward 0. Wolcott
Colorado
Hitchcock
Wotcott
Willer
Beenesy
Onin- Palen
Atr
Roosevelt
Ubon
Wolcott
Shere Iee Fras
Hosevelt
Hoosevelt
T'S
White House
Root
Philander C. Knox
Sixth District Notes on Postmasters and Local Politics
Notes from the Sixth District cover postmasters, prospective candidates, and local political spillover. References mention Norton postmaster Frank Lockard, Benton's placement, Reeder, Weible, and Lew Beadle as figures, with discussion of a possible congress bid and temperance issues.
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Bureau of ‘Animal
Ots Benton
Frank Lockard
Norton
Ritearte
Brockton News
Cohsens
Stohelt
Anson Cooks
Bee Towns
Pier
Danuuery
Fey Mitcith
Sint
M Politizal Preston
Gary
Fred Dodge Enlists From Topeka In the 20th Kansas
Fred Dodge, a Topeka native, enlisted in the Twentieth Kansas and served in Manila before transfer to the thirty-fifth battalion. He became Manila fire chief, vowing an up-to-date department with US guidance while noting many Filipino firefighters and the climate complicating horse driving and acclimation. He aims to strengthen fire protection for the government.
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United Stats
Deige
Topeka
San Francisco
Fort Lear company #an
United States
Thirty-Fizth Batantey
Maniia
Manila
Dodge
States
Suit Over City Taxes Ends In Court Rulings
Kansas City dispatch reports two injunctions dissolved by the courts in a suit over city taxes. The proceedings discuss penalties, tax assessments, and the rights of property owners, with references to a Commission company and contested valuations. Commander M Norton of the G A R reports renewed recruitment and organizational work amid eight reunions and campfires.
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Kansas City
Seite
P Karwas
California
Ian
En Eerras
M. Norton
Armlor
Norton
Thret Poste
Irving marriage joins Dr NcCall to Miss Denton
The ceremony at Irving united Dr BC NcCall and Miss Bessie Denton, daughter of J W Denton the cattle king of Marshall county. The couple left by morning train for their future home in Okeene Oklahoma. The bride a Baldwin University honors graduate. The groom a trained physician from Kansas City Medical College.
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Irving
BC NcCall
Bessie Denton
J. W. Denton
Marshall County
Okeene
Baldwin University
Kansas City Medical Cot
Hiawatha's New Church Edifice Dedicated Last Sunday
The Presbyterian church of Hiawatha was dedicated with services and a procession. The new structure cost about 210.00 and the first groundwork was begun August 7 with completion turnover to the contractor in December.
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Hiawatha
Hawatha
Presbyterian
Buniay
Lisioen
Tarry
Bunch Beott
Cai
Decerm
Attempted Murder Warrants for Mutineers Named
Wardun meCaugheer reports warrants will be sworn for several mutineers who escaped the recent delivery. Fifty percent of the twenty seven escapees were killed or captured in the guard’s action. Names of those charged are withheld.
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Wardun meCaugheer
Federal Paitensiary
Wichita Woman Sues For Breach Of Promise Damages
Wichita on December 2 Miss Muastise Isham sues Alonzo Lemon for six thousand dollars in breach of promise damages. The case action stems from a failed engagement with Isham alleging broken assurances and a claimed monetary obligation.
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Alonzo Lemon
Fragmentary note on marriage plan and missing fiancé
A fragmentary OCR item describes a woman who said she would return with Mr. Lamon and marry in Conway Springs. She planned a move to the city and said she would come back east on Tuesday, but she has not been seen or heard from since.
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Conways Mae
Dedicated Free of Debt Church Surpasses Goal
Minneapolis Kansas December 22 A local congregation raises over 15000 dollars in twenty minutes to dedicate the new Tygreeta Parapytecian church. The effort leaves the church debt free and the community celebrating the rapid fundraising milestone.
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Minneapolis
Kan
Williamson
Parmer Aids the Boys in Harvey County Farm Work
Hutchinson December 23 H Harner a well known Harvey county farmer supports paroled reform school youths. He employed twenty second boy from the institution on his farm and yesterday took him to work, continuing a long association with the facility. In Atchison a mystery surrounds the death of Dene Git Sauer Begley near frozen conditions after a nine mile walk, with rumors of bank withdrawals. Emporia Normal Alumni Hall aims to raise at least 15000 for construction. pledges total 1080 with alumni appeal planned at Topeka reunion.
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Hutchinson
H. Harner
Harvey County
Harner
Bagley
Atchison. Kas
Denegit Sauer
Cisstaen
Emporia Normal
Emporis, Dev. T
Topeka
Lawrence Grows New Telephone Building Planned
Lawrence Kansas Dec 23 plans for a new telephone building were announced architect J G Haskell and local manager Penfield traveled to Kansas City to confer with the general manager Haskell's design calls for a large structure with construction starting at once. The current exchange is in a small room inadequate for demand and the new building will improve service. Pensions for Kansans were granted including Otto Giseling Leaveno, James Gobine Lebanon and several others with varying amounts. Rural free delivery letter carriers were appointed for Kansas including Charles E Zou Emporia and G S Wharton Wilson Leavenworth. Smallpox cases reported in Lyon County in Emporia with two weeks of illness among residents of Asperioce township. The county doctor is monitoring care.
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Kus
Lawrence Is
J. G. Haskell
Penfield
Kansas City
Washington
Dec
Kansas
Charles E. Zou
Emporia
G. S. Wharton
Wilson
Leavenworth
Joe A. F. Hoyt
Lyons
N. E Porke
Louisburg
Lyon County
Bec
Asperioce
Americus & Woolleho
J.D. Jakeny
Excursion Rates Advertised by Santa Fe Health Resort
Santa Fe Health Resort offers excursion rates for trips between Phoenix, Arizona and return at 35 dollars for five months. Other resort excursions quoted upon inquiry. King, agent for T&S F Topeka. Holiday rates via Book Island Route. tickets on sale December 24, 25 and January 1 with final limit January.
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Santa Fe Health Resort
Phoenix
Arizona
King
A. T&s F
Topeka
Vis Book Island
Ang
Treason in Mindanao reports and rebel actions
General George W. Davis seeks to reinstate military rule in Misamis Mindanao amid allegations that elected leaders and locals aided insurgents through Katipunan ties. James F Wade likewise supports restoration of control. Separate reports note 60 insurgents repelled at Alaminos Laguna. 19 killed, 18 titles and 50 rounds captured. two Batangas priests arrested for aiding insurgents and counterfeit money. Inspector General Breckenridge returns to Manila.
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Manta
George W. Davis
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Misamis
Davis
Cagayan de Misamis
Katipunan Society
James F. Wade
Luson
John 8. Parke, Jr
Alaminos
Laguna
Bell
Batangas
Luzon
James D. Tilford
First Cavalry
Pilford
Tilford
Breckenridge
Manila
Operation on Alger in Detroit improves after gall stone surgery
In Detroit on December 22 General R A Alger ex secretary of war underwent gall stone removal. Surgeons reported he rallied from the operation and was recovering well with stable temperature and strong pulse. Official statement noted his condition improving and he slept well through the night with less pain.
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Detroit
Mich
R.A. Alger
Aerigus
Eral Alger
Long
Unsettled Manchuria Sparking Abuses Reported
New York reports from St Peters describe widespread unrest in Manchuria linked to Russian troop presence. Private letters recount alleged outrages by Cossacks against defenseless villagers, including a case involving six Mongols chased for horse thefts amid hostile conditions.
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New York
Uganda Railway Reaches Victoria Nyanza in Britain Victory
The Uganda railway's progress to Victoria Nyanza prompts Berlin and National Zeitung discussions. The feat sparks German humiliation over East Africa and highlights the strategic promise of British imperial rail expansion, contrasted with German colonial delays and short sighted policy.
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New York
Uganda
Victoria Nyanza
Berlin
New York Times
National Zeitung
Great Britain
Big Ohio River Bridge contract at Mingo Junction
The Aor Bridge Company secured the tract for the superstructure of the Wabash railroad cantilever bridge over the Ohio River at Mingo Junction. Contract value is $600,000 with work to start in 1908 and a total estimated cost near $1,000,000. one of only two bridges of its kind in the world.
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Ohio River
Fittsburg
Aor Bridge Company
Wabash Railroad
Mingo Junction
Wreck on Union Pacific delays trains near Buford
Union Pacific wreck near Buford seventy five miles west of there causes ten hour delay to traffic. Three engines damaged a fireman D H Fenton injured head brakeman hurt track torn up two passenger trains delayed. Also mentions Christmas New Year rates via Santa Fe and fruit baskets at Rigby's within 99 miles of To.
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Union Pacifc
St Buford
Milles
Trafic
D. H. Fenton
Aligntty
Express Companies Plan Consolidation In Upcoming Weeks
Reported moves by two new corporations intend consolidation of the great express companies of the United States. A famed merger would involve Southern company and American National, despite denials. Wells Fargo recently declared a 2 percent extra dividend while American company plans 500000 in Christmas gifts to its workers.
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New 2Org
Wee. O
Great Express Companire
United States
Southernese Company
Wells, Fargo
Parker's Senate Tenure Hinted Amid National Institution Talk
Writings from Witton on December 2 discuss James BR Parker of Inn 2 négro as the suspect in Wil Parker's assassination. Reports say Parker may receive a life tenure as a national figure, described as a looming institution attracting attention.
Beloit Jail Escapeer Captured in Chicago While Aiming to See His Love
Clarence Stone, a Beloit Kan. inmate twice escaped, was captured in Chicago while pursuing a tryst with a local girl, Witton, in Hyde Park. The case follows his second escape from Beloit authorities after a previous breakout, described amid rumors and a tale of a boy’s lodging.
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Chicago
Beloit
Kan
Clarence Stone
Stone
Witton
Hyde Park
Hejoit
Holiday Incursion Rates by Union Pacific
Union Pacific offers greatly reduced holiday tickets for Christmas and New Year travel. Sales run December 25 to January 2, 1908, with round trips within 200 miles at one third off. Tickets on sale at specified points and return by January 2, 1908.
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Union Pacific
A. Lewis
Gas Avenue
J. Pan
Snellantt
Fragmentary ad copy and garbled notices from a 19th or early 20th century page
The readable snippets show medical testimonials, a physician address on Topeka Avenue, a Kansas contact at Fort Menninger, and a Saugerties New York resident Cornwell. A line mentions Christmas decorations at Higby's, suggesting a local storefront notice or classified snippet.
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Dean
Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N.Y
Higby
DRESS CAUGHT FIRE Kills Raven Year Old Marguerite Younkin
Marguerite Younkin seven years old died after a dress caught fire at 506 East Highteenth Street. Her mother Mrs. Younkin and the child Maxenerite suffered burns as flames spread from the gown. Firefighters and neighbors aided but the girl did not survive the blaze. The incident occurred Friday morning around the Holmes holiday travel period advertised by the Rock Island Route.
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Marguerite Younkin
Mr. B. Younkin
Maxenerite
East Highteenth
Younkin
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