Alard Scheck Heads American Derby Hopefuls at Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee on February 1 J P Schorr discusses top American Derby contenders. Alard Sheck is highlighted as a leading candidate and betting favorite with Garry Hermann as his main rival. The piece notes entrants from Montgomery Park and Washington Park Derby prospects, and mentions Kentucky Derby considerations, weighing two-year-old form and possible Derby outcomes.
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Garry Hermann
Memphis
Tan
J. P. Schorr
Howe
Schorr
Mostgomey
Umpire Law Debate Stirs Michigan Legislature
A New York report from February 11 discusses proposals to regulate umpiring and protect public safety in baseball. The text reflects heated debate on enforcement, penalties, and the role of officials, referencing standards and potential fines within a controversial measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michigan
Atelier
Thorpe Plans Move to England for Coming Season
Thorpe announces intent to take a lead in the next season and pursue a move to England. An agreement is made with Therres and J. 5. Grd, and brands tempt purchases. The Beresford stab Thorpe awaits March 16 after last season’s race.
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Ejenstare
Theres
Tie’ Brands
Bietetn Sas
Purcanesdir
Beresford
Thorpe
England
Tenney Finds Se Story of a Boston Catcher
A garbled account traces a New Hampshire product who joined Dartmouth as a catcher, then moved to Boston through Bryast Stratton, with Spots of struggle to secure a position behind the plate. It notes a throwing talent and a long, uncertain path to a pro role, reflecting on past failures and hopes for a breakthrough.
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Boston
Mess
New Hampshire
Iast
Dartmouth College
Terney
Newre
Bryast & Stratton
Boston Ols
Lawrence, Kansas Football Star Outland Reinstatement Hinted
Ancestral football figure Outland, once linked with Kansas and Penney, may be reinstated after a dispute over career terms. Reports say the veteran star, famed for a pivotal 63-yard run against Missouri, could return to the field following a favorable ruling or negotiation in the ongoing eligibility matter.
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Lawrence
Kas
Outland
Tomas
Penney
Kanaux
Missouri
Tod Sloan
Edward
Pat Sloan
England
Southern Pacific reports fiscal year earnings rise modestly
The Southern Pacific Company releases its fiscal year results showing total earnings of 7,565, with an increase over the prior year. Across lines under Deans, Houston and Texas Central subs, gross earnings reach 5,990,430 with net earnings and betterment totaling 3,915,001, while transportation receipts and operating expenses for all lines are noted.
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New York
Iowa
Danced to Bullets’ Tune in Derby Two Tramps Involved
Mrs Thomas Quick entertained two intruders in Derby on February 11 with a violent display claiming no burglar would escape her defense. She fired two revolvers, injuring one man and scattering bullets that cratered the earth as the assailants fled toward the gate. The incident ended with the assailants seeking help while Quick stood firm, her age listed as about twenty nine.
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Thomas Quick
Derby
Coan
Thomes Quick
Gretanday
Rees
Pies
Quick
Kansas News Organizes Committee to Oust Them
Kansas readers learn of a group forming to remove a named official. The report outlines steps to organize, the aims, and potential implications for local governance. Specific names or dates are not provided in the accessible text.
Campbell students join in temperance drive clash
At a mass meeting in a Methodist church Campbell University students took part in a temperance bout. Mother Hicks fought but was subdued as a crowd moved from one saloon to another and then to a second joint, ending with calls for closure of the taverns amid jubilant temperance sentiment.
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Campbell University
Bolton
Methodiat Church
University
Haltom
Ottawa man plans Guardian style prohibition paper
An Ottawa resident announces the launch of a prohibition focused newspaper, The Guardian, to speak from personal experience with drink. The editor, Mr Fibb, a former prohibitionist advocate, vows to steer readers away from temptations and urges resilience against the lure of intoxicants.
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Ottawa
Guardian
Viethaa
Fibb
Arinio
Fragmentary Opinion Letter About Ottawa Figure
Fragmented OCR text discusses a local Ottawa figure and recurring heavy language about power and abuse. The readable parts reference a person in Ottawa and alleged vile conduct, but details are unclear and many phrases are garbled. No clear narrative, event, or names are established.
Lyon County Stockmen Demand Equitable Railroad Law
The Lyon County Stockmen's association met in Emporia Kansas and passed resolutions urging a fair railroad law this legislative session. They call for rate setting by a board of road commissioners, proposing a 2 cent per mile rate, and appointed a three member committee to advance these resolutions.
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Emporia
Kan
Lyon County Stockmen's Association
Board Road Commissioners
Lights for Kinsley: council to decide on electric waterworks plan
Wichita Feb 11 The Kinsley city council will vote tonight on an electric light and waterworks plan. An engineer who studied the project says it is practical and that the initial cost is small after machinery and wiring are installed.
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Ity
Wichita
Kas
Kinsley
Pensions and pay changes touch Kansans and times
Ottawa dispatch notes pensions granted in Kansas with names such as William Lave and Harriet Clark, plus military and widow claims. Bank inter est rates drop to 3 percent on twelve month certificates as farmers reduce deposits. A Bavarian town and shifting circulation are glimpsed in a fragmentary late February report.
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Selina
Salina
Kas
Heb
Haline
Joana
Bavaria
Burglary Foils Price & Son Store Break-In in Fort Scott
Early morning thieves from the city pried the front door of J. B. Price & Son, 400 ste main street, and backed a wagon inside. A reward was offered for the capture of the burglars as the town investigates the audacious heist. In Troy, the Times office was broken into Saturday night with loss of governing books and mailing lists, a setback to the editor. The report also notes an arrest in Wieder case, with the robbers implicated.
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Fort Scott
Kam
J. B. Price & Son
Ste
Thie Town
Kes
The
Troy Times
Selig Held For Trial In Lawrence Proceedings
Lawrence, Feb. 11. Louis Selig, connected with a fraud case, was held for trial as prosecutors completed the preliminary proceedings amid a tense courtroom scene. The defense plans to appeal.
Death of Rev Daniel Young in North Ottawa
Rev Daniel Young dies at his home in North Ottawa after a long life as a pioneer and temperance worker. He was not Methodist and spent years in retirement, leaving behind a legacy of community service and local leadership.
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Daniel Young
Omwa
Daniel Yours
Ottawa
Dittle
Lincoln Beacon Burned in Kas Fire at Lincoln Center
The Plant of the Lincoln Beacon owned by A. H. Walt was destroyed by fire Saturday at the Lincoln Center in Kas. Loss about $5,000 with $3,000 in France. No other buildings were burned.
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Lincoln Beacon
Lincoln Center
Kas. Deb
A. H. Walt
France
Bulldines Wi
Death of J. B. Clark in J. H Clark era
Notice reports the death of J B Clark associated with J H Clark and his son in a racketeering era start. The text notes a medical event last Monday and indicates Clark could visit the store on a recent Med Bale day afternoon.
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J. B. Clark
J. H Clark
He & Son
Grip
Emporia Bidder Wins Court House Contract
The county commissioners awarded the heating and plumbing contract for the new courthouse to W. J. Griffith of Emporia for 31,971 dollars.
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Emporia
Press Club Sees Signs of Financial Frost in Chicago
The Prom club of Chicago eyes a fundraiser under the auspices of the club at the Auditorium next Tuesday. The enterprise faces strong opposition and may fail financially, with Mrs Nation and the club not benefiting. Two days of sales totaled under $18 and the club declines to discuss more, citing members’ views. Mrs Weill is set to speak under Chi tradition program this Wednesday.
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Jbiesgo
Chu
Prom Club of
Citcage Bn Ieiven
Bpoeck
Client 6
Nation
Club
Wei
Rev Dr Arthur Brown to Tour Asia for Presbyterian Missions
Rev Dr Arihi J Brown secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions plans a inspection tour of Asiatic missions. He will spend about a month in the United States before sailing to Asia to visit Japanese and Chinese missions, then travel to Japan, Korea, and finally Syria, outlining a rapid three month itinerary.
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Arthur Brown
Presbyterian
New York
Arihi J. Brown
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Hic
Japan
Korea
Great Try Fm
Syria
February Magazines Featured Long Review Across Many Titles
The February number of McClure’s offers a broad survey of leaders and topics. It includes an analysis of Richard J. Daley’s power, sociological notes on Chicago crime, and features by Kipling and Lefevre. The Forum examines political reform and education while The World's Work, American Monthly Review of Reviews, and others present editorial debates, fiction, and illustrated pieces about historical figures and current events.
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William Auenwhite
Richard
Uife
Chicago
Joulah Piynt
Wail Street
Edward Lefevre
W. HH
Geras
Newco
Worcester
Maas
Hom
Americaan Monthly Review of
Queen Victoria
Albert Reward
Lincoln
Philip Jemoar
Willian
T. A. Nls North American Review
Si A Harrison
Party
Perry Belmont
Mocratia
Tne South
Eel Nexto
Marion It de Torte
Hereign
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