Pugilist Sharkey Plans Move in New York Court
Wil Train backs Lanky Robert in a next bout as McGovern backs Fitz in top shape for a big clash. A fight is arranged between skilled lightweights from Baltimore and St. Louis. The bout before the International A C of F should be held in Erie on May 5 with a purse of 608 and 60 percent of gross to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Houbtien
Fixtiana
Nolicr
Ugheweignt
Emploosa
Jot Gans
Baltimore
Bivain
International A. C
Fu Erie
Sullivan and Morrissey Fight Recap in Fractured Tale
In a breezy New York account, the speaker recalls a late bout with Corbett and a saga with Sullivan. He claims shifting tactics and pride in surviving tough rounds, noting exchanges with Harris and Fits and declaring a friendship now formed after the clash.
Harvard Scientists Risk Weighing The Iron Bar
Cambridge notes describe Harvard students testing a method to compare weights when a large iron bar is substituted for a wooden one. The experiment examines balance and accuracy as the apparatus is adjusted, with attention to the mechanics and potential implications for measurement precision.
Seene Has Fast Colt In Emerald Stakes Preview
Seene summer colt by Bt Gallen Minuet shows early speed as James R Keene prepares for stakes season. Domino, the 32 year old sire’s notable progeny, is touted to repeat victories while the horse’s lineage combines English French and American bloodlines. St. Gallen’s legacy as a leading English horse enhances expectations for the young runner. Bilouet is described as Rayon Wor, a French stallion out of Heel ate by War Dance, an American sire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Gallen Minuet
James R Keene
Domino
Bsahee
America
England
France
St. Gallen
Bilouet
Heelate
War Dance
Kid McCoy Seeks Riley for London School Move
Findlay Ohio February 23 Con Riley once Kid McCoy's trainer and boxl ine Academy head receives a letter from McCoy in London asking him to come at once to help open a physical culture school in the British capital. Riley plans to travel with bantamweight star Bix Mackey who he mentored into a top performer this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
Con Riley
Kid McCoy
Boxline
London
England
Riley
Bix Mackey
Bantam Flehter
JAW BROKEN IN PRIZE FIGHT CLAIMS AND COURT REMANDS
London reports at Thames police court William Chester a pugilist was remanded on a charge of grievous bodily harm to Pedlar Tudeist the other boxer. Chester allegedly trailed Palmer then struck and fractured his jaw. Owners of Malaise claimed Constable Louis Ezell for 925 dollars. Foul play appeared to aid a late race win by Vassallo affecting results. Young Corbett signed to meet McGovern later this year plans Chicago training. he spoke of preparing to win and praised the McGovern bout conditions. Tom Sharkey surrendered at police headquarters New York and was arraigned on a charge at Yorkville precinct.
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New York
Hullivan
Dave
Spike
Sikar
Les
Tate
Sullivan
Harris
Aos
Lore
London
Thames
William Chester
Chester
Palmer
Malaise
Constable
Louis Ezell
Witand
Vassallo
Young Corbett
Cincinnati
Terry McGovern
Kid Lavigne
Kid Broad
Benny Yanger
Jack Roberts
McGovern
Corbett
Chicago
McGaytrn
Terry
Hartford
Sailor Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Yorkville
Disorderly house case and boxing notes from multiple cities
A fragmentary report covers an arrest for a disorderly house at 14g Courte Street, a courtroom appearance with a not guilty plea, and boxing news including Joe Walcott versus Tally Bure, Kid Broad versus an Amer club opponent, and Joe Gans versus Jack Ryan slated for March 19.
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Gans
Allentown
Joe Gans
Jack Ryan
Brooklyn
Tryan
White to Rest in Los Angeles for Health
William Allen White, Kansas journalist and Emporia Gazette editor, arrived in Los Angeles with Mrs White as guests of Samuel T Clover. He seeks rest for about a year due to a severe head injury and acute illness, putting his book plans and other work on hold for now.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Willam Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Whit
California Trust Bust Planned Against Major Rail and Telegraph Firms
Los Angeles February 25 The Express notes California corporations with near one billion capital face government action for Sherman act restraints. Attorney General Knox has ordered federal prosecutors to launch suits in San Francisco against Southern Pacific Atlantic Pacific Land Grants Santa Fe and Western Union Telegraph Company. Also mentions formation of Ford County Abstract Company by D. Groberta BF Martin and J M Kirkpatrick.
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Los Angeles
Cal
the Express
California
Joseph H. Cull
Knox
Troose Welt
United States Circuit Court
San Francisco
Itteanid
Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe Systems
Weavrn Union Telegraph Company
Glasco Seeks Flour Mill to Mill Local Wheat
Glasco Kansas February 22 The town near the Solomon valley reports 1901 wheat shipments around 360000 bushels at 60 to 64 pounds per bushel and 269 carloads. A World’s Fair medal for P K Butler highlights superior local wheat. Residents urge a first class flour mill to handle surplus and support year round operation. Local businesses pledge support to any party building a mill.
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Glasco
Solomon Valley
P. K Butler
Solomon River
of Glasco
Deming Released as Bond Placed for Buffalo Return
Capt Peter C Deming, held at Fort Leavenworth, won a habeas corpus appeal at Judge Hooks court. The judge sustained the demurrer and freed the prisoner with a $2000 bond. Government plans appeal to the Supreme Court. Upon release Deming will return to Buffalo New York.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Peter C. Deming
Fort Leavenworth
Hook
United States Court
Deming W
Buffalo
N.Y
Buys a Big Farm 1600 Acres Sedgwick County Land
Wichita news reports William Lucas of Ottawa Iowa bought 1000 acres near Clearwater Kansas for about 50000 via O Z Smith Realty. The sellers included FLTL. sPiling- East holder of 72 acres who netted 32700, while several other owners held one or two quarters. Most land is in wheat with last year yield around 27 bushels per acre. Lucas will move to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
William Lucas
Ottawa
Clearwater
Kas
O. Z. Smith Realty Company
FLTL
sPiling— East
Ninnescah
Ir. Lucas
Fragments Outline Stock Market Brief With Eaten Text
Readable items describe stock market activity and prices but missing key names and figures. The fragmentary note mentions Sar orpae stock and rab entries with incomplete data, leaving uncertain company identifiers or dates and preventing full reconstruction.
Booming Their Town Shows Growth Across Many Sectors
An OCR fragment reports on a town’s booming economy with figures for wheat, stock, farm products, freight, butter, poultry, general retail trade, hardware, bank clearings, post office money orders, real estate transfers and new buildings. It notes a Chicago Lumber Company shipment, paving stone deliveries, a bank with 12 000 capital and 100 000 deposit, two elevators, a church, a park, and a potential site for a mill.
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Filasee
Chicago Lumber Company
Cari Andsyst Lamber
M. Bulson
Annie Wilson Honors 82nd Birthday in Hays Reception
Mrs Annie Wilson mother of Assistant Secretary Hill Wilson celebrated her 82nd birthday in Hays Kansas with a reception and turkey dinner. Guests included her only living son Hill P Wilson and his wife. She was once active in community events and recited war poetry, noting several of her sons served in the Civil War.
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Hays
Kan
Annie Wilson
Hill Wilton
Hili P. Wilson
Xs Chipperes
Dinmer
Mrs Myra McHenry Scores Temperance Bust in Cowley County
Mrs Myra McHenry editor of Howard Searchlight temperance paper spent a week in Cowley County investigating a joint business. On Thursday she helped cause the arrest of an Arkansas City jointiere after procuring evidence. She and another Arkansas City woman bought a half pint of whisky from a bartender named Smith, who realized his error too late and chased them into the street.
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Winfield, Kas
Myra McHenry
Howard
Howard Searchlight
Cowley County
Arkansas City
S, Joint
Smit
Smith
Five Years For Larceny After Eloping With Girl
Arthur Langsford, 24, was sentenced by District Judge Madden to five years in the state penitentiary for larceny after eloping with 14 year old Margie Marshall. The girl was acquitted of complicity. Langsford had previous reform school, Oklahoma prison, and Wichita burglary terms. Great Bend. E. R. Horine, purporting to represent Gold Bend Investment, arrested near the Colorado line for stock scheme and forged notes. jailed without bond. Washington reports Kansans granted pensions including Sibbet, Wooden, Grift, Walker, Fitch, Macoby, Harris, Burk, Brooks, and widows Getty, Yoder, Mallone, McConnell.
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Kansas
Emporia
Arthur Langeford
Madden
State Penitentiary
Langstorn
Margie Marshall
Langsford
Reform School
Oklahoma
Wichita
Great Bend
E. R. Horine
Gold Bend Investment Company
Colorado Line
Horine
Washington
David Sibbet
Bolcourt
John Wooden
Goodrich
Joshua Grift
Wakeeney
George Walker
Quindaro
James Fitch
Minneapolis
John Macoby
Abilene
Win. Harris
Leonard Burk
Leavenworth
John Brooks
Fort Scott
Witows
Kate Getter
Yoder
Annie Mallone
Hewins
Emiy McConnell
Bieworth
Poisoning Valuable Dogs in Dodge City
Dodge City reports a poisoning scare among working dogs with several railroad men losing prized bird dogs. No clues found yet. Honeyville Fireman Dead in Coffeyville A D Ruthrauft dies after a Thursday afternoon illness. He was active in Modern Woodmen and the local fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Honeyville
Coffeyville
D. Ruthrauft
Kansas
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Vital Nerve Tonic
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as the greatest nerve tonic for old age, claiming it restores nervous and digestive health, boosts blood and energy, and strengthens muscles. It cites testimonials from William Snowden and Emyle Hyde Grinnell, praising long use and health benefits.
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Paine
Pathé
Wiliam Snowden
Omaha
Army of the North
Nebraska
Fulne
United States
Mia
Emyle Hyde Grinnell
Florodora Train Wreck Injures Several Cast Members
A special Florodora Theatrical company train from Norfolk to Wilmington wrecked in Eastville Virginia after a fogbound rear end collision with a freight train. W. L. Carleton paralyzed from the waist down and severely injured, with moh G Kerr and Charles H Powers among others badly hurt. Fire destroyed scenery and baggage cars. injured brought to Wilmington for care.
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Wilmington
Del
Florodora Theatrical Company
Norfolk, Va
New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk
Eastville
W. L. Carleton
Florodora Company
Moh G. Kerr
Poamaner
Charles H. Powers
Old Soldiers Seek Winfield Postmaster Favor
Old soldiers at Winfield press Roosevelt's order for veteran preference in appointments. G A R members vote to endorse three candidates Key George T Meyer and Coronel Fe for the Winfield postmaster position, with the local plan to let the identify choose among them. Contention grows over applying the order to other Kansas post offices and politics.
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Winfield
Roosevelt
Stanley
George T.om
T. 1
Meyer
Coronel Fe
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Cambridge
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Fee
Perth
Sitz
Lion
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King of the
Forest
Pepin
Leo
Jordin
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M'Goveen
Abe
Louisville
Abe Attel
Denver
Manoa
Southern Athletic End
Sam Harris
Gray
Sisvae
Seene
Eastern Turfman
Kid Mooy
Inlius
Ourteesth Street
Snoolehed
Tara
Walcott-Stift
Joe Walcott
Tally Bure
North Aide
Jack
Yanger
Ameri
Mroad
Krowd
Stastier
Wooden
Neilie Jay
Lexington
George Ht
Weeden
Boston
W. L. Spears
Nettie Jay
Jayhawker
Paranoia
Country Jay
Tred Chute
Betterton
Milady
Mir
Icke Howe
Faye
Joe Wadeutt
Picea
Bou
White
Santa FE
Organize Abstract Company
Dotke City
Ford County Abstract
LG. Groberta
Bf, Martin and
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Kansas News
Deming
el Dorado Republican
W. J. Riley
Follke
Mr. Riley
Mr. Coon
Mrs. Riley
Sedgwick County
Hill City
Winfield Joint
Leliew
Snowben
Florodora
G. A. BR
Spilihen
Weightman’s Drug Store
I Hi. Roudebush
B. van Horn
Ines
Fardier
Tofersanton
Spe Association
East Elgthh Street
Capitol
Tole
Berlin
Wiltern
Schloss
Count Vona
Law Perial
Arthur Vier Ewik
Milwaukee
Dart
State Journal
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