The Roman Bowman A New Trotting Star Emerges
Sporting news covers the rise of The Roman Bowman a three year old gelding from Kansas bred for speed. Trainer Ted Lafferty of Pleasanton developed the horse to peak early and race tactics kept him unbeaten in his year. Rumors among wealthy owners push plans to acquire him for seasons and a price tag of 21000 to 21000 is cited with Geers and Darcises as related parties.
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Chicago
Dre
Abbott
Dick Henan
Kansas
Poviak
Jis Empieree
Christie
Kansas Uy
Ri Nag
Ak Thaw
Roman
Ding
Bret
Rustione
Ted Lafferty
Pleasanton
Triffe
Lafferty
Bithoush
Ceriwank Ciehth
Ne Wan
Baosos
Lam Hottiken
Geers
Ture
Lavigne Urges Fight With McGovern Soon
Former lightweight champion Vince Lavigne is anxious to meet Joe McGovern as soon as possible. He notes recent meetings in Chicago and says he is in peak condition and ready to fight wherever officials permit.
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Lavigne
McGovern
Doc
Bince
Joe
McG
Chicago
Vigne
Ty Thieatty
Tina Con
Sporting
Hil Patie
Equalry
Saperribie
Lavigne Fc
Tavorice
Erry
Freud
Strichda
Lavign
Hair Health Ad Promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor
An old fashioned advert claims hair loss stems from starvation and urges using Ayer's Hair Vigor. It promises to nourish hair at the roots, stop shedding, and promote thick, long growth while restoring color to faded or gray hair.
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Ayer
Ayers
Renée Bales Wren in Historic Street Memoir
A terse note highlights Renée Bales Wren and a street memory from a 19th century city archive. The fragment references a handsome booklet, a local company, and Bend’s early records, suggesting a civic-era publication with mapped details and named individuals.
Meeting McGovern Nearest to My Weight Goal
A fragment from a diary or memoir reflects intent to meet McGovern, explaining that the speaker seeks the candidate because he is closer to their ideal weight than previous rivals. The line hints at personal criteria influencing political engagement rather than policy specifics.
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McGovern
Racing Returns to Montana After Track Support
News dispatches report Montana racing resumes as locals back new track efforts. Charles W Clark, son of Senator Clark, buys fine horses for racing and breeding. His brother receives a permit to build a 25000 dollar stable on West Galena Street with adjacent 36000 dollar house planned, drawing inquiries from horsemen nationwide.
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Montana
Laurence
California
Charles W.clark
Senator Clark
West Galena Street
Ft. Mary
Steer-Tying Contest Sparks Arizona Championship Go Wild
Proenix Arizona hosts the 35th annual steer-tying contest with Krisona Cowboys star Krisona tied five steers in 6 14, Bassett matching four in time, a large crowd panics as a charging animal harms participants while officers restrain the animal and calm the scene.
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Proenix
Ariszona
pDevemper
Arizona
Osear
Joe Bnesétt
Liv
Krisona Cowboys
Sista
Tara Oes
Bassett
Hin
Eros Lee
Jockeys Clash In Tanforan Christmas Handicap
Eddie Jones wins the Christmas Handicap at Tanforan as outsider with Jenkins aboard. Vesuvian and Andria race closely, while Sloan’s ride draws attention amid a large attendance. Murphy on Lord Chesterfield is under investigation.
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Tanforan
Eddie Jones
Jenkins
England
Vesuvian
Sloan
Jolt Duartte
Bibble
Andria
Grey
Mort
Andriza
Vesuvian Tires
Murphy
Lord Chesterfield
Ministers to sue to block Bubba Jeffries contest
In Cincinnati ministers vow to seek court action to halt the Bubba Jeffries versus Rubim boxing event for charity. A planning meeting appointed a lawyer panel to advise the state on stopping the match while promoters pursue contracts and building preparations continue in Columbus and Cincinnati.
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Bubba Jeffries
Columbus
Sheeta
Nash
Cincinnati
No Fights in Philadely Boxing Ban Proposed
Philadelphia boxing scene faces a halt after patronage reports of deaths from recent bouts. A direct shutdown proposal follows a fatal Octob er 9 match that killed Steve Flanagan, with authorities urging new safety rules and permit suspensions to prevent further tragedies.
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Philadely
Hawort Santer
Frank Barr
Athletic Club of
Philadelphia
Jos Keily
Tomatin
Conten
Steve Flanagan
McGovern to Meet Gans in Baltimore Fight Talk
Baltimore December reports that Terry McGovern and Young Gans may meet here in Baltimore. Negotiations started after a New York bout. possible sale of the match for a cash stake, with arrangements circling around a planned afternoon event if a deal is reached.
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McGovern
Gans
Baltimore
Terry McGovern
Sam Har
Saale
Erin
Rose Teindk
New York
Racing and boxing notes mix in busy sports column
A mid-article collage reports racing results where Mint Sauce wins by a length and Sir Florian, Atint fag, and Tom Kingsley feature in fast pace action. It also covers boxing talk with Peter Lowry promising a match for Tom Ebsrtey, plus other horse trades, owner updates, and city sports notes from Chicago to Concordia.
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Sir Florian
Tom Kingsley
Furionge
Atint Fag
MoJoynt
Sir Plorken
Tom Sharkey
Peter J. Lowry
Tom Ebsrtey
Peter
Ruhim
Maher
Christmas Day at Leavenworth Prison Brings Small Festivities
Kansas pen celebrated with no work, prisoners attending a daytime minstrel show and chapel address by Chaplain Hoffman. A Christmas dinner included pork, potatoes, oysters, fruit and bread with coffee. Some yard liberty granted. eight inmates were excluded from events. Warden Leavitt and officers observed, with Christmas services held in the morning.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Kansas
Hoffman
Federal Penitentiary
Leavitt
A Long Soldier’s Dreary Inland Letter From Bohol
A veteran writer describes life in a Philippine theater during the Spanish American War era. He recounts marching from Panay, encounters with natives, a comrade’s burial, hardships, scant rations, and the daily cadence of camp life including canteen visits and limited letters or news from home.
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Inia
Bohol
Davidson
Bn Jeuer
Spanien
Salle
Manila
Speain
Ned Vinkows
Hom
Krag- Jorgensone
Renorettas
Cernea
Panay
Mourinina
Wermain
Noted Rural Plea for Guidance in Civilization
A fragmentary plea describes villagers eager for funds from Krieco home to invest in Pog Cows, mills, and primpide pil. The speaker longs to be taught civilization by Woodson, dreams of bicycles and windmills, and fears unable to approach a streetcar.
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Krieco
Old Woodson
Boy Shoots Camper In Family Quarrel Near Ottawa
In Ottawa Rus, Dec 1, John Servatius 37, shot and killed Shorty Garretson while Garretson’s wife and son camped near the Servatian home. Inquest finds the shot by the boy, son of John Servatius, in self defense after a quarrel between the two men. The elder Servatius was hunting. Garretson quarreled with him and the boy fired. The woman says he is from Warren County Iowa. the boy is a Kansas City student and home on vacation.
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Scemman
Rome Neat
Phe Mown
LBA
Turnoski
Austeta
Temkabuty
Zat Rou
Btew Te
Mexico
Tuxtey
C.K
Statie
P. McMahan
Trenton
John Nolan
Charter Park
Scorge
Nettie
Siehland
Isa Rennen
Samer Runkee
Eck Rai
Dackson
Bamont
Lord March
Almobt
Dexter
Pater
Mambietonain
Conna
Sar
John Servatius
Ottawa
Rus
Shorty
Garretson
John Servation
Servativn
Servation
Garreteon
Officer Gassetson
Servatius
Warren County
Towa
Servatine
Kansas City
Bren
Bryan Sends Greetings From Nebraska Statesman Memo
A Kansas edition note records a Christmas greeting from Bryan to Leuvenw and Eaneas Democrata, affirming faith in democracy's republic and predicting a return to the fathers' teachings as the twentieth century opens. Osage City reports BL Miller slated as chair of a charitable institutions committee, praised for charity and labor sympathy. Local items include a marriage near Osage City, a death in Evansland, and a Christmas dinner hosted by the Salvation Army with strong turnout.
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Osage City
I. BL Miller
Se Committee
Holiday Rates for Routal Bus Travel Within 200 Miles
One fare for travel by rail to operate within 200 miles west of Mingnurt River. Tickets sold December 22 and 23. Fare and jam? 1901 return limit.
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Perate
Mingnurt
Back Inland Route One Way Round Trip Fare Notice
Tickets for the inland route offer one fare for a round trip to destinations about 200 miles west of the Missouri River. Sales run December 3, 24 and 25, and January 1. Return limit is January.
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Points Writhia
Missouri River
Colorado Flyer Vin Great Rock Island Boats
Vin Great Rock Island Boats appears in Colorado Flyer with an unclear line about next am. The fragment mentions a person or entity connected to Rock Island boats and a timing reference, but details are incomplete.
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Vin “Great Rock Island Boats” iv Eclek Next Am
Connecticut grown tobacco proves productive in Sumatra field
Washington reports a Connecticut cooperative experiment in Sumatra tobacco near Hartford yielded 70 pounds per quarter acre under shade, with one acre potential at about 280 pounds. The crop, grown with Connecticut Station guidance, sold by Hartford firms for a profit above costs, including shade and labor.
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Washington
Metic
Milton Weniney
Sol
Conneticut Ware
Hartford
Meas — Co
Michastean & Bard
Kansas
Gita
Bolt Rome
Tim
Sal Dass
Gospel Campaign Formed for Greater New York Churches
A gospel campaign committee for Greater New York was formed with limited grounds for inclusion. Chairman Hall announced the committee’s appointment and acceptance by members. Officials of Protestant churches and the Metropolitan district were invited to a ministers meeting before the central gathering on December 23. About thirty thousand copies were prepared for distribution.
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Greater
New York
Hall
Greater New York
Churches of the
Lend Jesus Christ
National Central Committer
Christmas in Paris Crowds Celebrate With Supper Parties
Portis Dec 26 Christmas in Paris sees restaurants and cafes crowded with festive suppers and long into Christmas Eve night. Midnight mass fills leading churches as crowds surge through the boulevards past toy booths and entertainment along wide walkways. Charitable gifts include free meals and seasonal aid to the poor with M. Loubet donating 7000 francs for widows in distress.
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Portis
Maksep
Don
Catcasia Mink Loubet
Wevessitout
French forces claim major engagement near Pekin
A French report from Pekin claims 35 000 Chinese forces were confronted and five flags captured with significant losses. The dispatch notes scattered Chinese bands, a dispersal, and suggests only partial success for the French, with ongoing uncertainty about total casualties and the exact location of the engagement.
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Pekin
Authets
Fung Me
Cern Na Tess
Holiday Excursions via Santa Fe Tickets
Temporary excursion notices announce Santa Fe rail trips as miles west of Missouri. Faint reference to outbound trains, fares, and schedule details remain unreadable, with partial data suggesting a travel feature in a small-town newspaper.
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Santa Fe
Miasouri
Ffewer Satel
Bates Paths and Fare Rates Encountered in Boience Note
A fragment notes a path or route Bates paths oc 28 br aed and mentions a fare rate of one fare for the round trip, with unclear locality and wording. The readable portion indicates a transportation context and pricing but lacks complete details.
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Ai Bates
Br Aed -Shusry
Boience
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