Sailor Defeats Californian In Two Rounds Fight Ends In Controversy
In a planned ten round heavyweight bout the match ended in the second round when Sharkey knocked out Jeffords after a clinch break. Referee counted Jeffords out as the crowd watched a foul dispute and calls for a rematch circulated. Witnesses reported Sharkey delivering a series of blows during the break. The crowd watched the referee declare a technical result amid confusion.
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Detroit
Michel
Avenn
Ani
Famous Feather Weights to Box in Chicago Tonight
Fragmented OCR text describes Gardner and White among featherweights boxing in Chicago on Tuesday night with multiple names and bouts. It lists fighters and possible matchups, though many garbled phrases obscure full details and outcomes.
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Chicago
Chileago
Pet
Tomas
Marina Witie Roskie
Jackin
Pal Ponting
Reid Wiken
Nasrrae
Bien You Can Rest at Fancy Seeded Eat
A garbled OCR fragment mentions rest and a fancy meal. The readable bits reference a place or style but lack concrete names, dates, or entities to anchor a clear event or person. The item reads as an obscure snippet with no distinct actions or outcomes to report.
Unclear boxing saga fragment involving McGovern and Bantty
A garbled passage describes Tess McGovern and Bate Bantty in a confusing boxing round by round section. It references a twenty five round event, mentions Santry and national figures, and hints at negotiations, fights, and rivals. The text is fragmented and obscured, with many unclear names and phrases.
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New York
Tess McGovern
Bate Bantty
Wester Setther
Iraftan
Sarcey Owe
Fooght
Mary Ested
Terry
Santry
MeBovern
Ink McGovern
McGovers
Sharks and Fitchett in a Rigged Prize Fight Tale
Fragmented report pieces a vivid boxing clash between Sharkey and Fit with mentions of Corbett and Jeffries. The piece references a planned, dramatic meeting, questions of which man holds the edge, and notes prior battles, travels, and observer opinions. It blends fight lore, odds, and sensational color with hints of a courtroom or public debate over legitimacy.
Cape Nome party from Wellington to Seattle May voyage
A Wellington group led by Joel Thralls and Hud Wightman plans to sail from Seattle aboard the Centennial between May 15 and 25. Nine have bought tickets, with about a dozen more expected to join from Wellington and nearby. Other locals, including Mrs Klein, Dr Emerson, and George Hunter Jr, are arranging to go.
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Wellington
Cape Nome
Wellingtie and
Joel Thralls
Hud Wightman
Elmer Layne
Gua Hamil
Ralph Allen
Chariie Brown
Emery Jacobs
Harris
Perth
Ed Henning
Seattle
Mules for Africa Seventy-Eight Head Shipped from Atchison
Milton Gaston of near Edgerton ships eighty-six head of mules to South Africa for the British government at a total price of 10020 dollars. The rush order follows a growing trend of local breeders supplying mules to Africa while buyers pay premium prices. Gaston, known for mule farming, accompanied the shipment to ensure no delays and confirms that several farmers east of Atchison have sold stock to British buyers recently.
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Africa
Atchison
Here
South Africa
Guston
Smallpox Patient Causes Town Wide Panic
A ten year old smallpox patient named Aubrey living on South G street created excitement Monday. He escaped from detention at a clock, wandered town in delirium, then went to his livery barn on East Fourth street before being brought home by Arch Cann. At home he received a morphine injection after another escape attempt and authorities vaccinated all contacts and changed clothing to prevent spread.
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Wellingon
Aubrey
South G Street
East Fourth Street
Arch Cann
Paid the Wrong Man A Bourbon County Deputy Bill
Ex county surveyor J Reagan, after reelection in 1895, appointed a deputy and left for South Africa for 22 months. The deputy drew 1644 dollars from Bourbon County for services under Reagan's name. Reagan now sues to recover the funds, arguing the deputy salary was between him and the deputy and not county liability. If county commissioners refuse the bill, Reagan will sue.
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Bourbon County
Fort Scott
Feb
Buueben
J. Reagan
South Africa
Reagan
Rengan
Despondent Wife Drowns Self in Wichita Cistern
Wichita, February 20, Mrs Joseph Griffich, wife of a laboring man, in despair over sickness and her husband’s unemployment, killed herself by entering a neighbor’s cistern. Her body was found after a long search. she prepared carefully, undressed, and left her wraps at the cistern mouth before stepping into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Joseph Griffich
Rural Free Delivery Route Planned Out of Carbondale
Postmaster at Carbondale authorized by Washington to establish a rural free delivery route from the Carbondale post office. The route, 27 miles long and serving about 7 patrons, will start March 45 1800 with Joseph M Catren as carrier at 3400 per minute and Herman T Rusche as substitute carrier.
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Carbondale
Pets
Washington
Joseph M. Catren
Carrey
Herman T Rusche
Divorce Granted to Mrs Tracy in District Court
Alma Feb 20 Mrs Tracy wife of Assistant Attorney General B. S. Tracy was granted a divorce from her husband in district court today before Judge Thomson. The ground was woo...ment, Tracy did not appear.
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Alma
Mra B. HW
Tracy
Ansee
Thomson
Military Burial Arrives For Kansas Regiment Officers
Coffeyville February 22 bodies of Lieut W A McTarnart and Private As Anibal of Company C Twenty Ninth Kansas Regiment arrived from Manila for burial. Lieut McTarnart's funeral will be held at the Methodist church in this city.
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Coffeyville
W. A. McTarnart
AS. Anibal
Twen- Usth Kansas Regiment
Moniay
Mantis
Lieut. McTageart
Interment and funeral details for local soldiers and officials
The notice lists interment in a cemetery north of town and a funeral at the Methodist Church conducted by the Modern Woodmen. It includes many names with monetary amounts and home locations, outlining burial arrangements and veterans’ burials, plus notes on February dates and local civic events.
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Ete
Stent
Phones For Smith Center Connect County With Toll Lines
Smith Center will gain a local telephone system with toll lines to county towns and connections to eastern Kansas main lines. Over 100 phones will be installed soon. The new company is in corporate with J R Burrow president L M Mahin secretary and W J Nelson treasurer.
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Smith Center
Kansas
J. R. Burrow
L M. Mahin
W. J. Nelson
Revival at Smith Center Draws Hundreds at Methodist Rally
In Smith Center on Feb 20 an old-fashioned Methodist revival drew about eighty to the altar with more expected as attendees come forward rapidly. Most converts are school children. In Wichita on Feb 20 Miss Rose Watkins of Cheney was fatally burned when her dress caught fire and she suffered severe burns before aid arrived.
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Tristor Meewini
Fawna
Andy Prmemian
AEC
Frenchmasa
Brooklyn
Newtan
Ticimnanolts
Aac
Harry Wingelat
Peurg Paistense
Saxe Crone
Patrick J. Courty
Roy Tosktent
Riudianiy
Borland
Purley
St. Tycie
Sulwankees
Ikague
Gory
Ae Seaor
Cat Bay
Huey
Etiela
Trent
Feresi
Eveney Seymour Dd
Acrardiak
Breanna
Herth
Anuth
Jan
New York
Hay
Smith Center
Wichita
Rose Watkins
Cheney
Death of Rev Joseph Denison Pioneer Educator in Manhattan
Rev. Joseph Denison, a Kansas pioneer and first president of the state agricultural college, later led Baker University, died here on Monday in his 85th year. He previously served as college president and remained a respected figure in regional education.
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Joseph Denison
Manhattan
Kansas
State Agricultural College
Baker University
Populists Split Over Fusion At Nebraska Convention
At Lincoln Nebraska on February 20 a split in the Populist national committees erupted into walkouts after credentials disputes. Anti fusion leaders formed a new committee and pressed for a convention call while fusion supporters urged a full committee to empower a call for the same day and place as the Democratic convention.
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Lincals
Neb
Credentiais
Pall
Te Capitel
Butler
Uac i
Ann Allen
St'am
Tman
Cineramati
Barker
Donnelly
ST Am
Reeventzin Jruxies
Supee & Uckel
Ariate
Rio
Parker
Ie Mit
Omeer - Ol Ase
Robert McResnolis
Lincakn
Robert Schilling
Wiles Slatin
Shymana Ait
Cincinnati
Chalemng Butler
Fucion
Declancal
Midile-Of
Omaha
Ruler
Ifty-Saven
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
Pain or a dull ache in the back signals possible kidney trouble. Swamp-Root, a kidney remedy by Dr Kilmer, is promoted as a remedy for many kidney and bladder symptoms and offered with a mailed sample and testimonials. Hospitals and doctors are cited as endorsers in a period-style ad.
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Kilmer
Topeka Daily State Journal
Parma
Parker leads factional rift at Kentucky party meeting
Reports describe Parker and allies backing a split faction within the party as credentials committee debates stall. A midtown confrontation and a group securing rooms for a proposed convention surround the unresolved tension. The convention date and location remain undecided amid bolters’ moves.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Rapid Results
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It promises immediate relief by removing the disease’s cause, with the first dose offering great benefit for 73 cents. Sold by Swift Holliday, Druggists, 52s Kansas Avenue.
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Swift @ Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Great Rock Island Sleeper Service Inaugurated
The Great Rock Island Route launches first class Pullman sleepers between Chicago and San Francisco via Denver and Salt Lake City on Feb 25. Daily departures from Chicago at 7 00 p.m. with daylight crossings of the Colorado Rockies and Sierra Nevada. Cars are Pullman Finest Broad Vestibuled Sleepers with dining, buffet library cars, and limited trains. Contact agents for berth reservations and folders. address E W Thompson A G P Topeka.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Denver
Salt Lake City
Great Rock Island
Omaha
Colorado Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Pullman
Southern California
E. W.thompson
A. GP. A
Topeka
Night of Terror and a Widow's Narrow Escape
Mrs. B H Lincoln recalls a night of fear for General Burnham's widow as doctors warned of immediate death from pneumonia. She credits a miraculous remedy, Binge New Discovery, with saving the wife’s life after a desperate plea for relief. The claim promotes this medicine at Waggoner's Drug Store on Kansas Avenue.
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Burnham
Machina
B. H. Lincoln
Waggoner's
Kansas Avenue
Lincoln Nebraska and Return via Santa Fe
Tickets on sale February 18 to 20 with return to Lincoln, depart Topeka 4:55 am. Arrive Lincoln at noon, travel via Santa Fe. Round trip price listed as $4.80 with return times and dates noted, creamery and makers referenced in account.
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Lincoln
Neb
Santa
Naonal Creamery Am Butter Makera
Santa Fe
Bret Fee Eis
Creamery
Topeka
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Baseball Notes
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Lincoln, Neb
Kansas News
Lawrence
John Them
Mes
George A. Palmer
Ellis
Jacob Sapler
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Michaell Knight
Thomas Lloyd
Charles 2B. Burrows
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Gatena
Charles Rollyw
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Newton
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