Spalding Bureau Signals Future Plans in League Talks
A Spalding Literary Bureau weekly statement hints at a four club baseball plan to sidestep the Freedman and Brush faction. Key figures including H Ebbets of Brooklyn and A G Spalding are cited as resisting joining any league with the freedmen and black players, signaling a hard stance in ongoing factional battles.
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Four Club League Revival Debated by Baseball Figures
The discussion centers on the fate of a four club league including Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia. Proponents argue a stronger field with top cities would outpace current setups, while legal concerns and ownerships loom over any expansion or dissolution plans.
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Feading College
Connecticut Tron Man Outpoints Callahan In Close 15 Round Bout
In St Louis last night Tim Callahan of Philadelphia was outpointed by New London fighter Rice known as the Connecticut Tron Man in a fast scientific 15 round match at the West End club Rice weighed 122 pounds to Callahan’s 126 The crowd saw Callahan rely on left jabs while Rice countered with a plan to evade and counter proving a sharp battle throughout The match was among the briskest and most technical in months with both men showing skill and resilience Rice proclaimed his feather entrusted aim while Callahan stayed compact and persistent
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Sustin Rice
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New Loufon
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Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
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Callahan
Wimaekt
Tice
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Boxing and baseball notes from early February sports roundups
The report covers Hob Simmons not showing in a Brooklyn bout with Gus Rubin, reflections on a potential match involving Jeffries, and a lively three round exchange. It notes McKibben signing McFadden for St Joseph's season, Maupin's return, and amateur prospects. George Dixon defeats Chic Tucker in New Britain in a twenty round featherweight clash. Also mentions Harling the homeopath and ticket offices in Topeka.
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Tucker
New Britain
Conn
George Dixon
National Athletic Club
Chic Tucker
New York
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Harling
Giorca
Calhoun Trial Details Long Deliberations With Wife’s Injuries
In a Kansas case the defendant testified he never had trouble with his wife. She described injuries from a wheel accident and a physician was summoned after she fell ill. The next day she improved, then died after sleeping, and the witness cried on the stand. He denied administering ergot.
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Kansas
Hullie
Kansas man may lose both feet in winter travel
Albert Heck, a 4 Mook son, traveled from Wells to McPherson in Kansas February 1. Officials say he lay exposed in freezing conditions after farmers denied him shelter. He reached a hospital severely injured with both feet at risk of amputation.
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Ward McPherson
Lindshors
Ed McMonigle Faces Murder Charge in Linkville
Leavenworth reports Ed McMonigle, a Platte County teacher, may waive preliminary hearing on a murder charge after shooting Boon Hoon in front of the Presbyterian church. McMonigle, a county education official, and his defense deny illegality, citing repeated provocation by Hoon. Sid Berry, Platte County attorney, leads the state case as residents assess the incident near Linkville.
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Platte City
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Hoon
Platte County
County Board of Education
Sid Berry
Linkville
Paroled murderer Denham freed after twenty years in McPherson county
In Leavenworth on February 14 Governor Stanley granted parole to Albert Denham, jailed for life for a murder in McPherson County. His sentence was later commuted to twenty years, with good behavior reducing it further. he faces release from parole. The case arose after a quarrel with Wilcox, an English relative, whose false gossip led to Edham’s conviction after a shooting incident that accidentally killed Mrs Wilcox. Wilcox fled abroad and later remarried in Canada.
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Wicox
Canada
Percy Powell Re-enlists from Twentieth Kansas Coast Arty
Salina February 14 Percy A Powell an ex member of Company M Twentieth Kansas reenlists for service in the coast artillery He served eighteen months with the Twentieth Kansas boys and his army life desire grew He will report for duty in San Francisco next Monday, ready to serve as a good soldier.
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Percy A. Powell
Twentieth Kansas
Twentieth Keneas
San Francisco
Prairie Dogs Must Go in Western Kansas
Prairie dog control moves forward as Manhattan agricultural college presses for poison. Professors Lante and Failyer coordinate distribution of arterial poison across the state. A western Kansas county orders a hundred half gallon cans, enough to affect 1,000 to 1,200 dog families, though the scale seems small against the regional population. Farmers rally to a vigorous fight, funding efforts individually to curb the pest.
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Agricultural College
Western
Kansas
Lante
Failyer
Remarkable Jail Delivery Eleven Prisoners Escape at Columbus
Eleven prisoners escaped from the county jail in Columbus Kansas this morning. One inmate returned and aided the officers by describing the escape. A small man gained freedom of the corridors, forced apart iron bars disrobed, squeezed through, borrowed a crowbar, and helped others reach the outer opening.
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Omega Oil for old age pain relief and vigor
Advertises Omega Oil as a remedy for adults over 50 to ease aches and pains from aging. Claims rubbing the body with the oil stops pain, invigorates the system, loosens joints, softens the skin, and soothes nerves. Targets rheumatism gout lumbago back cricks and side stitches at 50 cents a bottle.
Desperado Kerfus Convicted in Kansas Court
Salina February 14 Charles Kerfus the young Kansas criminal famed for daring escapades across Kansas Colorado and Wisconsin was convicted of burglary by a jury at Hays City today He faces further charges and potential long penitentiary time The court room was secured to prevent escape as Kerfus was brought in Autos For Traveling Men in Salina Kas Feb 14 The Watson Durand Kasper Wholesale Grocer Company plans to buy automobiles for traveling salesmen to cover territory This move signals a new trend among western wholesale houses to equip reps with private transport.
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Roosevelt Leaves Groton After Eventful Day
Groton Mass February 4 The day at Groton school ends with President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt marking a quiet departure as Theodore Roosevelt Jr improves from pneumonia. Doctors report the boy’s condition progressing. lungs clearing, but still in the second stage. The president visits patients, thanks reporters for mower gifts, and departs at 4 15 p m with Cortelyou Barnes Peabody and two secret service officers.
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Cure for Constipation in Toasted Wheat Remedies
A garbled excerpt lists foods like toasted wheat and bread as remedies for constipation and related digestive issues. It mentions mixtures and items such as F Socket with Matt Howey and references to wheat, corn, and starch. The text is incoherent but centers on dietary cures.
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Matt Howey
President Roosevelts Special Train Tour to Groton
Worcester and Providence reports describe President Roosevelts special train departing Groton for Worcester and Providence. Crowds gather at stations in Ayer and Clinton. officials note favorable progress despite track delays. The president interacts with onlookers, expresses thanks, and continues toward the hospital visit and health updates for a young patient in Groton.
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