Plans for new American baseball association face delays
Reports say Philadelphia and Providence show interest but no agreement exists. McGraw oversees efforts with backers while six cities including Boston Chicago and Detroit are named as potential members. Providence may join. uncertainties linger about the stock company and leadership lineup.
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Philadelphi
Iubia City
Phildelphia
Bix Citles
Ritinors
Hoston
Chicago
Sitewaukes
Detroty
St. Loum Leutertiie
Anne
Phil
Sidio
Providente
McGraw
M Stock Company
Rubinoar
Quinimos Providence
Liuinville
New Yorks
Corbett’s Latest Scheme Sets Fight for Jones Beach
A Lakewood dispatch says Jim Corbett plans a new punch line heavy bout at the Lenox Club era. The piece describes a winded clash with Jeffries looming, featuring padded passes and a cyclone like setup, while promoter Samuels and William Brady deny Chicago claims and insist the Corbett Jeffries match will be a bona fide affair.
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New York
Lakewood
Jim Corbett
Bates
Corbett
Anty
Jia
Ballor
Lenox
Corett
Jim
Path Smootho Benyth
Sharkey
Ena Musuiod
Pompadour
Jeffricn
Bearett
Wiliam A. Brady
Jetfries
Jim Copbett
Chicago
Corbett Arid Jetries
Jeffries
Corbet
Jimmies and Corbett in boxing dispute over title
James J. Corbett and Jeffries are described in dispute over the champion title. The article notes plans for a match if Fitasimmons gets another chance, with a potential bout on the same basin discussed and Kil Meloy also mentioned as a challenger. Taxevwood, N. J., February 1900.
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Charpulis
Jeffries
Jaffrica
Tom
Corbett
Fitaimons
Fitssimmons
Jefrica
Dett
Taxewood
N. J
Jet Fries
Abe Wurd
James J
Beaside May Get Fight Between Corbett and Jeffries
Beaside may host a heavyweight bout between Corbett and Jeffries after a series of discussions. The Boston and New York clubs are options with Beaside favored for capacity. Key figures include Brady and George Constantine as Corbett’s manager, and talks hinge on venue availability and split of earnings.
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New York
Corey Tyan
Eltcerminons
Jeffrien Ays Sharkey
Jeffriue
Tom
Iqurke
Tie
Jeffries
DML
San Francisco
CO Mourie
Brady
Betty
Asc Brown
Ban Peancisco
Seaside
George Consitine
Corbett
Payne
Broadway
Willie
Mill
Fenside
Jettrive
Bradgy
AGAIN ABSOLVES JULIAN AS Pitz CONTENDS HE WAS DRUGGED
The report notes Rubo Fitzsimmons stating he never aimed to damage James J. Jeffries or Julius but claims he was drugged. Fitzsimmons clarifies no intent to smear Julius’s honesty and recalls being at Jeffries' bow and being dazed after a blow in the second round.
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Pitz
New York
Rub
Fitzsimmons
Neveral Goya
James J. Joffries
Rie
Martin Julai
Jule
Sunan
Inga
Felson
Romania
Bres
VARDON LANDS AT GOTHAM CHAMPION ENGLISH GOLFER VISITS
New York February reports champion English golfer Harry Vardon arrives in Gotham to begin a tour of the eastern circuit. He plans a few days in New Jersey then matches at metropolitan clubs including Lawrence Harbor and will face Deligiane and Singer in early fixtures. Vardon’s unorthodox grip and shorter clubs set him apart as he readies for a Midwest and West Coast stretch.
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New York
Harry Vardoon
B. Wasaupone
Lye Ateanedu
Wauthern Hinks
Auto Danter
Lawrence Harbor
Ted Bank
N. J
Varden
Tieta
Eac
Singer
Deligiane
United States
Vardon
Ile
Madio Dimcell
Fense
Hisering
Boxing and racing notes from a stormy New York week
Reports cover boxing chatter around Spike Sullivan and Terry McGovern with weight disputes and possible matchups, plus Southeastern Kansas cycling events and circuit dates. Mentions ringside figures Gans, Broad, Jordan, and Dixon, and notes on prize lists, entries, and upcoming dates across Coffeyville, Chanute, Ottawa, and El Dorado.
Kansas Cement Plant in Kansas Opens as Major Project
Nearly several hundred men work daily on the Portland cement plant under construction in Kansas. The facility will start producing about 2000 barrels daily, with plans for six 250 horsepower gas engines and multiple rotary mills. Foundations rest on solid rock, and the massive operation will be one of the biggest in the United States upon completion.
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Toin
Barry
Tola Portland Cement
Mhediale Coche
Opyraltin
Ramlag
Mikatect Milidihke
Hutch Diace
Alien
Tt Fe
Tate
Kanna
United States
Pastor Resists Pressure in Montrose Church Turmoil
In Pavonli district Montrose five miles north, a church row erupts over Pastor Grey after alleged misconduct with young sisters. The pastor rebuffs the elevated council and vows to stay, while several members resign from the laid out committee as services continue.
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Montrose
Church of Holions
Grey
Jen
Port Geott Man Goss Mant to Secours Capital
W C Gunn, long involved with the old Parkerstone works plant, plans to secure capital from the East to erect a beet sugar plant at Fort Scott. He has negotiated for the purchase of the plant and the manufacture of sugar.
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Port Geott
Goss
Secours Capital
Fort Scott
Pat
W. C. Gunn
Parklaron Stienr
Eastern Expltwilst
Suger
Beets to Chicago for sugar test and premiums
Sugar beet seed trials offered premiums for beets with high sugar content. Beets arrived. awards not yet made. Propositions previously rejected due to doubts about sugar yield. Once demonstrated, county beets could attract support. Mr. Gunn has schemes, including sugar if sugar fails. plant to be overhauled for sorghum syrup.
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Chicago
Gunn
Quster
Rome
Banquet Plans For Concordia Knights Of Prihias Session
Concordia February 6 The Knights of Prihias Lodge of the cry prepare for the annual convention with a grand banquet at Barone Fiume on February 3 The event will feature Col J C Lithie of the Twentieth Kansas as after dinner speaker The temple aims to showcase dramatic ritual and social fellowship with traveling men from across the state.
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Comer T. Davies
J. C. Lithie
Kansas
Temple
Concordia
United States
K.P
Barons House
Dickensheet Funeral Marks Carbondale Loss
James A. Dickensheet, longtime Carbondale blacksmith and Mason, died last Saturday after a long illness. He had resided in Carbondale for 29 years after coming from Wak arusa and left a widow and children. A large funeral with Masonic rites followed by burial in Wak arosa cemetery reflected the town’s sorrow.
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Carbondale
James A. Dicken Sheet
Wakarusa
Lnat
Dikkenwheet
Org. Counelia
Wakarosa Cemetery
Dickensheet
Telegraphing in War North of Philippines Routes
A letter from Charles W Faulkenstein with the United States telegraph camp in the Philippines describes an advance where two army wagons pulled by six mules carried rubber insulated wire and a reel system to keep pace with the troops. The road grew so muddy that they strapped the reel on a mule and dragged one wagon, leaving the other mired. A folding telegraph table and instruments were cached as they moved, then set up to telegraph back during short rests, with wire fed from the reels to complete communications.
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Coffeyville
Charles W. Faulkenstein
United States
Smallpox Near East University Ledger
Kansas University students faced a smallpox report near the Fen area. Vaccination stations opened under Dr. Williston with over 100 students inoculated. A hospital is planned for afflicted students. Travel and fear prompted some to consider leaving school as a traveling man, Williston, arrived at home after walking forty miles to avoid spreading the disease.
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Lawrence, Fen
Kansas University
Ele West
Williston
Tour Maeia
Wistin
Reckless shooting near Lawrence ends in injury
Insane man fires five shots at his next door neighbor H. G. Porter in Hin Lawrence Monday. One bullet hit Porter, shattering his arm. the alleged shooter is David David, described as insane, with details remaining unclear as reports continue.
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Hin
Lawrence
David David
H. G. Porter
Porter
Bank Robbery Suspects Captured in Iola Kansas
Police and bank detectives captured Frank Hervey twenty year old Walter Hutt and Franck related suspects in a suspected Altoona bank robbery. Evidence suggests a five member gang operating on small bases with multiple burglaries. The capture followed a tip and involved Bank Detective Williams and Deputy Sheriff Shurtliff.
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Fredonts
Pfranck Hervey
tWentigod
Walter Hutt
Altoona
Iola
Kas
Willams
Shurtliff
Veling Gang
Temperance Revival in Washington Kansas Progress Report
A temperance revival led by A C Rankin of Chicago is underway in Washington Kansas. Over the week in the Methodist church about 253 persons signed the pledge, with additional attendance and participation noted in the ongoing series.
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Washington
Kan
A C. Rankin
Chinage
Methodiat
Third Ward Politics Defines His Position on City Issues
P H Forbes declares his stance in the Third Ward race, opposing municipal franchise renewals, urging city ownership of water works, and calling for cleaner streets with careful, proportionate paving and taxation. He vows strict law enforcement, prohibition of council conflicts of interest, and pledges to serve if nominated and elected.
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E& Forbes
Repub
Earnett
Iai
Lam Mot
Wil
P. H. Porbhs
Dramatic Events At Cramford Theatre Tonight
Fragmented notices describe dramatic events at the Cramford Theatre with performances including operetta and concert pieces. The schedule lists names such as Grace Mason and Lottie Williams with various acts and a telegram about antiquities loss.
Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours by Blackmore Claim
A Pittsburgh firm James T Blackmore and Haller claim a "Mystic Cure" cured rheumatism in 24 hours after nine months of illness. The advertisement touts testimonials, lists multiple locations in the United States and overseas, and promotes a miraculous treatment with a quick cure and broad efficacy.
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Haller & Bilackmore
Pittsburch
Hhwa- Wallan
Swift & Juiliday
Kansas
Los Angeles
Cal
Nickolan Kramer
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