Kansas man tells how he was worked by old confidence game
Jacob H. Allen recounts his ordeal with a gold brick swindler who befriended him in Wellington. The con man, a man about 30, led Allen on a train trip to Wichita, induced him to buy stock, and devised several schemes including a bogus cure and fake mine samples. The incident culminated with Allen losing money and being manipulated through staged rooms and feigned legitimacy.
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Jacob H. Allen
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Allan
Beri
Max
Santa Fe
Wichita
Hamilton Hotel
Ramie Manehattan
Armstrong
Sion
Fourth National Bank
Wellington
Tia
Astle Roy
Givini
Cure
Schaefer
M. Cure
Jacob Schaefers
Cure Sill
Hull
Kansas stockmen plan war on railroads and combines
Kansans in the stock-raising districts form associations to oppose railroad rates and corporate combine practices. Farmers and stockmen push for state board control, aiming to elect two Saline county representatives to advance their interests. They criticize the Kansas City exchange merger and high transportation costs while seeking state action this fall.
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Cen Wal
Renyue
Steck-Raising
Eesitead
Kansans
Fauve
Snipe
Aalien
Asvociation
A Ballinnine Kirtland
Saline County
Stotemen
Iva
Kansas City Exchange
Natoma Live Stock Exchange
Stile Board of Railroad Commmisshoers
Miles Heart Cure Promises Quick Relief For Heart Disease
A dubious patent remedy touted as a cureall for heart disease claims to strengthen heart nerves improve circulation and relieve weakness. The testimonial text credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with stabilizing a weakened heart after severe attacks and valve issues, urging immediate use despite unclear medical basis.
Help boarde in Solomon shows town gripped by labor woes
In Solomon Krityub 2 residents face a dire labor crisis as Chicken House seeks all available workers. Many households depend on storage-house jobs offering $4 to $8 weekly, while pauper coal relief strains city resources. Local notices and farm reports accompany reports of hound hunting and postmaster resignations amid broader community turmoil.
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Solomon
Krityub
Tood
Fi Plame Sanph
Reduced Rates to New York and Baltimore
Reduced fare notices announce lower round trip prices from Chicago to New York and Baltimore with sale dates February 6 to 10 and February 27 to March 1. Information points to Travel Plans Association Omaha and Wichita with return fares around 620 dollars to Santa Ana area. tickets available through early March.
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Chlexgy
Ani Forteformation
Tpa
Omaha
Neb
Abe Attell Wins Featherweight Title Over Forbes
Chicagoan Harry Forbes and Abe Attell of San Francisco met at the West End club in St. Louis with four lively rounds. Forbes led early with speed and defense, while Attell pressed and finally delivered a decisive upper cut and right swing that knocked Forbes to the floor and out.
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St. Louts
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Théle Meht
West End
Forbes
Attell
Secont
Gell
Minawell
Ouresee
Corbett Riles Old Fitz in Title Bout Talk
Notes on Jim Corbett dismissing opponent Old Fitz, with Corbett’s plan to meet Tam Britt and claim a decisive win. British press recaps Corbett’s recent clashes and threats of further payment if he loses, while discussing trainer Hartley Tuthill’s assessment of Corbett’s improved conditioning before the Britt confrontation.
Misdirected Health Claims in Obscure Patent Ads
Fragments describe turns of health advice and miracle cures claimed by a patent medicine advertisement. The text mocks overexaggerated promises for digestion and body wellness, naming several products and urging reader trust in touted remedies despite unclear evidence.
Corbett Shines In Ring As He Adapts To Fights
The article praises James Corbett's boxing prowess noting his improving form after acclimation. It lauds his calm head under pressure, constant punch presence, and consistent ability to land a hard blow, predicting his strong performance against any opponent.
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Corbett
Britt
Jeff Wants 4 Fight Through Talk Of Munroe Sharkey
New York figures Jeffries discusses a proposed bout lineup for a winter championship. He dismisses Johnson’s chances, weighs Munroe versus Sharkey, and argues over who should fight whom to draw money. He notes Munroe’s improving form and prefers a Sharkey contest, predicting a potential knockout if battles unfold in Philadelphia.
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Tuthill
Corbett
New York
Hary Twihill
Young Corbett
Eunos
San Francisco
Jimmie Pritt
James Jefferes
Worl
Tam Pot
Johnson
Persusen
Munroe
Sharkey
Blur Yoo
Philadelphia
Munro
Butte
Tim
Strom
Maany
Bie Maris
Hubs Big Three to Quit Baseball Power Trio Plans Departure
A Boston dispatch reports Soden Conant and Billings contemplate leaving baseball after heavy losses. With the Boston Americans winning the World Series, pressure mounts on club owners and National League figures. President Pulliam of the NL visits New York amid turmoil. If the trio sells, the Cincinnati club could switch to the American League, stirring a major upheaval in baseball.
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Conant
Billings
Boston
Vet
Comint
Pulliam
New York
Aedonils Hut
Cheant
Battner
Beep
Aiad
Forlen
Csmclay
Boston Americans
Fillings
Clu
Cincinnathyhzb
Bonnet
Jack O Neill Popularity Petition Circulates in St Louis
Petitions to retain Jack O Neill on the Cardinals grow from 60 to hundreds as supporters plan to lobby Frank De Haas Robinson in person. While many players see the move as a tribute, most believe his value lies more in a top pitcher.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Jack O'Neil
Cardinals
Trutter
Frank de Haas Robicon
Unit
O'Neil
Oneil
Obscure Ledger Finds Names and Numbers Across List
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous names and figures including towns such as Honiton and Toledo and numbers ranging from 1 to 118. The text appears as a scattered inventory or ranking with no clear narrative or context.
Reds Lose New Infielder To Rheumatism In Realistic Setback
Cincinnati reports that star infielder Charles DeArmond is incapacitated by a severe rheumatism attack. He cannot dress himself and requests treatment in Martin Springs Texas, prompting the club to seek a replacement. Denver adds multiple players for its Western league roster, with George Tebeau naming Everitt as manager. In Los Angeles racing, Golden Rule wins last race by a nose at Ascot, setting a track record with Ocean Dream third and Paul Whaley second.
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Young DeArmond
Cincinnati
Charles DeArmond
Terre Haute
de Armand
Bancroft
Hamilton
Ohio
de Armond
Martin Springs
Texas
Kelly
Armond
Strom
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles
Cal
Ascot
Rorses
Chief Egent
Golden Rule
Paul Whaley
Walsh
Whaley
Ocean Dream
Beaumont Buys Big Stock Farm in Burlington Wisconsin
Burlington Wis Feb 2 Clarence H H Beaumont the center fielder of the Pittsburg National League ball team has purchased the Babcock farm of 180 acres about six miles northwest of this city He will lease the farm for the season.
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Big Stock
Burlington
Wis
Clarence HH. Beaumont
Pitsburg
Babcock
Phillips Rides Three Winners in New Orleans Card
New Orleans February 2 Jockey H Phillips rode three winners while Thornycroft and Mad Munsh were the only beaten favorites at the meeting.
Great Family Reunions At World Fair In St Louis
National family reunions build kinship across states and nations for the World’s fair in St Louis. Notable gatherings include the Tyler and Brigham clans, with ties to a former U.S. president and related families. Descendants of Capt James Hetil and Rathbun kin are also mentioned as potential reunions.
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St Louis
Feuhion
Clus
Smith
Jones
Johnson
Tyler
Committee On
Brigham
James Hetil
Kentucky
Frase Seraliy
New England
Rathbun
Connecticut
Tows
California
Alaska
Mexico
Recre
Mark Twain
Missouri
Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy advertised
A prescription style testimonial claims Dr. Greene's Nervura strengthens blood and nerves, purifies the blood, and cures stomach, kidney, rheumatic, and neuralgia ailments. It cites a New York physician in ads and urges readers to buy through druggists or consult the doctor.
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Greene
Notable World’s Fair Host Family Reunion Planned
A national family reunion plan hints at the World’s Fair being a notable host. Special programs are proposed at exposition grounds with large gatherings. A mystic cure and local endorsements are mentioned, along with various names and places tied to the event.
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