Six Cities Gather for New Baseball League Push in Chicago
Delegates from six cities meet in the Great Northern hotel Chicago to discuss a proposed Western and Eastern division baseball circuit backed by seven clubs. Promoters say backing will secure players and money, with Anson and Phelps among potential presidents and Louisville Providence and Washington listed as possible members.
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Chicago
Losebolt
Harry Quin
Aishwanker
Ste Ckles
Great Northern Hovel
wWeret
Philatelphin
Pyack Hichter
G H_oenr
Baltimore
John McGraw
Philip Peterson
Gudignan
SL Lowig
Spick
Miltaukee
Harry Quis
Aldestan Havener
Eleago
Anson
Tannavile Tsade B. Watteaide
C. ‘Moore
Alderman Havener
Millwatkes
Quin
Miulee
Rite Council
A.C
Nvetiig
Java Dean
Providence
Providenee
Washington
Louleville
JF. Whitede
Loulaville
Plunger Riley Grannan in Europe after heavy debts
Riley Grannan known as the Plunger has sailed for Europe on the St Paul from New York after amassing debts estimated in the millions. He previously faced years of speculative losses and illness, with creditors waiting his fall, while friends in England hope for a recovery and return to calmer fortunes.
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Riley Grannan
Europe
New York
Fen
Tiey Grusaan
Henith
Thane
Clally
St. Paul
Agereenta
Nluinger
Grannan
Fengland
Yrill
California
Pacific Slope
Grannan Struggles With Debts From Poolroom Wagers
The narrative follows Grannan as debts accumulate from wagers in New York poolrooms and races in New Orleans and San Francisco. He maxed out credit and faced a 160 dollar shortfall, with owed sums to friends and rivals. A late surge toward reform led him to seek cheap transportation to return home via the St. Paul line after leaning on syndicate allies for help.
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New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
Henry Hairs
Grannan
St. Pati
Washington Closing Out and Players Disposed to Other Clubs
Earle Wagner disposes of ball players to clubs as eight National League teams loom. Buck Freeman reportedly did not sign Boston contract. Wagner refutes Freeman to Boston and cites a Wednesday signature. Slagle, McCann, O’Brien moves are hinted to Chicago, New York, St. Louis with East Western League placement discussed.
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Earle Wagner
Wilkesbury
Pens
Buck Freeman
Georges Wagner
Freeman
Boston
Fist Nehr
Ube
Boston Rassball
J. Earle Waener
Roeton
Dineen
Syracuse
Ae Fnald
Jimmy Slagle
Chicago
Alercer
New York
McCann
Ure
John O'Brien
Cam
Boston's Make-Up Freeman Barry Stahl Outfield Debate
Boston fans debate the make up of the 1890s outfield with Freeman Barry and Stahl. Hamilton is injured. Dineen and Shiden figures loom as potential moves and questions rise about Freeman’s and Duffy’s New York connections. Outfield spots for Stahl, Barry, and Hickinen scene as winter rumors swirl.
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Freeman
Barry
Stahl
Hamilton
Boston
Dineen
Washington
Grice Pal
Beaton
Imen
Brooklyn
Natfell
Stull
Harmiston
Dutty
Felder
New York
Shden
Bruch
Duffy
Bergen
Tutty Cone
Rowton
Veo
Claas Youre
Hickinen
Wastington
Tn Foube
JIM JEFFRIES EXAMINED AT HOT SPRINGS
Tim Jeffries underwent a thorough physical examination in Hot Springs Arkansas. Doctors found a slight blood disorder but no constitutional disorder. He is in good health aside from tendons in his left forearm that have drawn up. No operation planned and a potential long recovery is anticipated.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Pen
Tim Jeffries
Jeffries
Curtis to sever ties between Amateur Athletic Union and League
Apparently Rather Bis Curtis will represent the Amateur Athletic Union at a national assembly in Philadelphia next week. Without A A U support the League of American Wheelmen cannot field any racing men beyond four suspended by other bodies. The two organizations now control nearly all racers, threatening a looming alliance between the union and the league aided by the American Bicycle Company as leverage.
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Aw York
Curtis
Amateur Athletic Union
National Assembly
League of American Wheelmen
Philadelphia
League
National Cycling Masockation
Union
Asociusion
American Bicycle Company
Gardner's Chanchs Good and Gov Bid Battle Looms
Fragmented OCR shows names Gardner Bullivan Sullivan Genator McGovern and references to a political race. Vague discussions hint at a confrontation or bet on outcomes, with characters discussing a claimed set jaw and a couple. Readable entities include Gardner Sullivan McGovern and references to a batthe.
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Cileage
Sullivan
Genator Pee
Bullivan
Bulliwar
Cat Gardner
Sheen Haste Bey
Oscar
Tarih
McGovern
Tor Oana
Fragmentary boxing notes hint at weights and matches
Scattered lines mention weights like 20 pounds and names such as Gardner and Pratherwitche. The faded text references a match setup with blurred participants and events, indicating preliminary weighins and potential bout planning rather than a completed result.
Drunken Lout Joins Broadway Fight Fracas at Gans Sullivan
A New York arena scene erupts as Jennie Sullivan surprises Spike Sullivan’s corner during the Gans Sullivan bout. Jennie’s husband John, visibly intoxicated after eight months abstinence, clashes with bystanders, destroys a chair, and narrowly avoids serious injury as security intervenes.
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New York
the Sun
Jennie Builivan
Broadway A CO
Jon
Sean
Lin
Maximer Coneilioe
Timate
Muda
Silke
Old Boy
KM Bk
Kreck
Mein Etrengih
Conshine
Grose
John S
Johne
Derek
Conardise
Fryely
Jena
Joh
Chaseeit
Jann
Ana
Madden Ships Horses to Louisville for Training
Lexington, Feb. 12. Maddeson shipped to Louisville where they will train for Churchill Downs. Eighteen head were noted as part of the stock, with details of sale prices and bidders listed. Indianapolis rumor notes Dibble Prynn, a six round favorite, may join next season. managers sealed contracts with Theo Guess, W A Kellum, and John Doscher, son of Herman Doscher.
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Louisville
Lexington
Kyi
Nraes
Lauley Te
Churchill Downs
Watkins
Indianapolis
Dibble Prynn
Indianapolia
Dibble
Wittering
Chicago
French Dick
Edrich
Cottearta
Theo. Guess
Ft. Wayne
W. A. Kellum
John Doccher
Merman Dascher
Buffalo
Doscher
Sante piscuees signed for Heda Philips and nin
Contracts dated February 15 in Paulding Ohio show two Sante piscuees signed for the Heda Philips and nin with Manager Allen. The item mentions drug ads and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as life saving by a director, noting a sick patient improved after use. It includes advertisements for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and warnings about counterfeits.
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Cincinnati
Paulding
Allen
Heda
Philips
Nin
Chamberlain
Dus
Earl
Ada
Chamberlain's Court
Thad
Beall
Eawards
Wyant
Interstate Commerce Inspector Probes Kansas Grain Monopoly
Salina February reports John Eaton, a Secret Service inspector for the Interstate Commerce Commission, is in Salina examining complaints from grain dealers and elevator owners about railroad dominance in the grain trade. He is expected to uncover why certain large dealers control prices, with independent buyers pressured to match railroad offers and elevators restricting grain flow, harming Salina’s economy. The investigation may reveal collusion between railroads and grain firms and could reshape local commerce along the trunk lines.
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Salina
Eaton
Secret Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ar. Eaton
Kansas
Jon
Sal’ Grain
Banka Chy
Ballina
Kiwae
Halina
Wie
Salia
Pulmie
Kansas City
Thorad Grata
Uni
Letter From Uncle Bam's Soldier In Sulu Frontier
A fragmentary letter from a Fort Leavenworth bound soldier in the Sulu Islands describes voyage to Manila Bay, arrival near Zulu defenses, and observations of Tania people. It notes terrain, climate, and military details, plus comments on local life, religion, and potential unrest near a Spanish Manila deployment.
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Leavenworth
Feb
Bam
Barnes
Txie
Sulu
Fort Leavenwarthat
Woldier
Fonganoxie
Lewesworth County
Tole
Tate
Suk
Wiest Reamur
Karger Hoepitel
Mubain
Toto
Manila
Equator
Gwennty Whee
Aruco
Milone
Llaehoven
Markes
Temma
Thamselyre
Esa
Bpankinniy
Tania
Aga
Ty Alwaye
Sultzo
Bor Corsman Belcer
Salon Sweet
Joly Inn
Wenerall
Wartime Letter From Abroad Describes Life and Fears
The fragment conveys a wartime personal letter describing harsh living conditions and fear. The writer mentions weekly rations, mosquitoes, and long travel to trout streams, then recalls near sleep deprivation and a trapped feeling near Charleston Harbor, reflecting anxiety about wartime duties and home.
Court clerks seek relief from low pay in Kansas
Fort Scott Fay Herbert Gardner, head of the Kanna District Clerks association, reports a letter from Lee Harty of Edmonds county urging legislative action to raise district clerks salaries or merge offices with probate judges. He notes clerks cannot live on current wages and jokes that western officers face hard living conditions. The convention will discuss relief measures.
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Fort Scott Fay
Herbert Gard—ner
Kanna
Kansas
Road to the Cemetery Fort Scott repair bill
Congressman Hoversock has introduced a bill to authorize an appropriation to repair Don Donal Avenue, a main route to the national cemetery. William Bott, a Ft Louis street engineer, was sent to estimate repair costs for the neglected thoroughfare. Nearly 1,000 veterans from multiple wars are interred and the cemetery is well maintained by the government.
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Fort Scott
Hoversock
Nacional
Congressional Committee
Wiliam Bott
Ft. Louis
Ptreec Eneinerr
Mascot Dog "Frits" of Twentieth Kansas Shot at Cofferville
The camp’s mascot dog Frits of Company G, Twentieth Kansas, was shot by night watchman M. F. Williams in Cofferville after escaping confinement and attacking Williams’s dog. The dog had a long service in battles, including the Manila campaign, and was known for aggression toward other dogs.
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Company G
20Th Kansas
Manila
A Nervy Woman Protects Husband From Drunken Fiend
In Olathe Feb 13 Mrs Keibhler, wife of the Arlington hotel proprietor, was injured while restraining a fringed boarder who burst into the office with a revolver. Three shots were fired and a bullet cut her hand. The assailant James Myrick, when sober, is described as intelligent but had been drinking. he was overpowered and arrested.
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Olathe
Keibhler
Arlington Hotel
James Myrick
Soldier Boys Give Offices to Republicans in Coffee County
Burlington Feb 18 The final contest case in Coffee County ended with J D Brazier yielding the county attorney post to S D Weaver Republican. Weaver takes the office immediately after a compromise that pays Frazier the salary for the last year and a half and covers costs. The main issue was counting soldier boys votes in the Twentieth Kansas. Also notes smallpox cases in Cherryvale and Cherryvale Hospital.
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Coffee County
Soldier Boys
Burlington
J. D. Brazier
S. D Weaver
Frazier
Weaver
Kansas
Kansan Officers and Society Notes Face Valentines
Fates center on attendance as officers listed include President Enright of Kansas City past president and others. Pensions for Kansans list grants and renewals across multiple towns with sums and venues. Senator Baker’s daughter to wed navy officer at Baker residence. Sheridan marriage in Paola. J. T. Caudell dies suddenly near Independence from pneumonia at age 58, after seeking medicine for his gravely ill son.
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Cupreime
TA. Enright
Kansas City
ML. Spivey
Topeka
A. D. Howe
Hartford
G. A. Stratton
Clay Center
M. Delaney
Waterville
J. M. Ram Sos
de. J. F. Richardson
Augusta
Mary A
Independence
J. T. Caudell
County
Here
Pneumonta
Agid
Notes From Baker Baldwin Feb 12 State Oratorical Plans
Baldwin February 12 notes indicate Haker will send no large delegation to Emporia for state oratorical honors. Representative Loofbourraw described as unusually strong. Marlin offers $10 prize for best college song. Rev Don Colt conducts chapel services. Colt is pastor of M E church Allegheny PA visiting Baldwin relatives. Miss Mary McCole ban reenters school. Cole lecture on The Cliff Dwellings at Centenary Hall Tuesday night well attended. Biblical Society announces annual banquet for March 2. House of Hanover to hold regular March session on the jd prox. King Stanislaus likely to deliver postprandial address.
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Baldwin
Haker
Emporia
Br. Loofbourraw
de. Marlin
Don S. Colt
Colt
M. E
Allegheny
Mary McCole Ban
Cole
Centenary Hall
The
Biblical Society
House of Hanover
King Stanisy
Items for the Poor Collected by Patrol Wagon
Articles sent to the police station for Mrs. Thorpe to distribute include shoes blankets clothing food and coal during cold weather. The wagon returned with an inventory of offerings such as pictures profire frames copies of The Outlook and Bookman dime novels broken window shades curtain poles curtain rings and a seatless chair.
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Sherman B. Enderton
Melvorn
Levi Clark
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Nicholas May
Blooms
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King
David Spreng
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Watlouss Muteary Home
Perry
Erasmua Hawlkins
Susan Irvin
Arcadia
Ortenal Widows
Mary R. Cole
Exyporia
Senator Baker
Charles Fi, T Lowndes
United States Navy
Mary Baker
Lucien Baker
Baker
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Partasih
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Siweka
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