Sporting News. List of Those Now Holding the Various Titles
The article catalogs title holders across weight classes with names like Harry Fortes, Martin Duffy, Joe Wacutt, George Gartner, James J. Jeffries and Terry McGovern referenced as prominent figures. It appears to be a historical roll of champions and contenders across bantamweight, ten pound classes, and light heavyweight divisions with fragmented OCR text.
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Ceeds
Jaci T
Terry McGovern
Harry Fortes
Martin Duffy
H-po
Erne
Frank
Tuth Hanrates
James J. Jeffriee
Dunham to Columbus Star Ball Twirler
A Dayton baseball note says Dunham, once a Dayton standout, is signed to Columbus under the pit corps. President Bryce confirms Dunham joined the st Louis National League club but details show a contract with the new club. Dunham pitched in 2% during the season and was a noted winner, according to the report.
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Columbus
Bryce
Girisa “Ham
Dunham
Ininham
Oe Soo
Fragmentary note from Shareey's Saloon recounts a night event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Shareey's Saloon and references a night scene with snakes, fights, and running figures. Names and places are unclear, with extensive garbling making specifics hard to extract. The readable bits suggest a chaotic incident rather than a clear report.
MGOvERN'S QUARTERS. Hempstead January report
Governor Sullivan visited Hempstead in January, meeting with state officials and pausing at Governor's Quarters. The brief dispatch notes the presence of Gov. Sullivan and mentions ongoing discussions with local authorities.
Terry Follows Training Scheme At Meadows Quarters
Terry remains at The Meadows estate opposite the Kernochans for quarters, will move to Boston for further training next week, then begin earnest prep after a touring period. The property features twenty rooms a large barn and a harness room. neighbors include August Belmont Kernochans Oliver Bird and Sidney Repley. Previously occupied by Sir Edward and Leay Kenyon Stowe with a disputed $12 000 stake.
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Fulton Street
James I. Kernochan
Harris and Sullivan
New York
Terry
Boston
August Belmont
Kernochans
Oliver Bird
Sidney Repley
Edward and
Leay Kenyon Stowe
Fynitnes
Trotting Men Bring Suit in Cincinnati Over Pacer Octagon
Three complaints filed in Cincinnati allege improper pension practices affecting the horse Octagon. The American Trotting Association seeks equitable relief and removal of certain officers and records, with court deliberations and adjournments noted. A separate case involves $150 in damages and ongoing actions related to the trotting organization. Hutchinson reports a campaign for department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic with Col. Campbell nominated by a post.
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Spran
Walter
Ong
Fieldwin
Swan
SolkSion
Hutchinson
Joe Hocker
Grand Army of
Col
Seaeverahoreanora
Campbell
White Sox plan Missouri training base next spring
Chicago officials confirm no definite arrangements yet for the White Sox training quarters in Missouri next spring. President Charles Comiskey notes they expect to return to the same training site as the previous year if plans materialize, with no firm agreements signed despite favorable prospects.
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Chicago
San
Yeatertay
Ted Yeni
Mo Ak
Ae Ete
Sere
Lanes Beverages Offer Boost as Baseball Faces Change
A scrambled note shows Lanes Beverages cutting deals while baseball clubs seek funding and new leadership. The text references high salaries and player exits, naming uncertain figures and teams as management reshapes the club amid financial pressure.
Race Track Project Bannished as Capitalist Withdraws
Colorado Springs January 1 W B Stratton withdraws offer to back a 40090 dollar race track and tall park project as other capitalists fail to show interest Thomas F Turns owner of Western league franchise plans new ball grounds costing 5000 or 4000 dollars Burn will defer location until after the Kansas City annual meeting of ball magnates on January 14
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Colorado Springs
Colo
W. B. Stratton
Thomas F. Turns
Burn
Kansas City
Selby Known Boxer Granted Alimony in Divorce
In Amsterdam North Carolina Justice Stover grants Mrs Selby alimony of 500 dollars a month in the divorce case Julian Selby versus Norman Selby better known as Kid McCoy. Mrs Selby formerly lived in Saratoga Springs when action was begun. She proved profits of over a dollar weekly and ownership of property valued at 110000 dollars.
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Amsterdam
N. C
Julian Selby
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
Justice Stover
Mc Govern Sullivan Bout Likely In San Francisco Late January
Bids for the Mc Govern Sullivan contest to be decided the day part of the Tubes. Training expenses were covered by the York Athletic club of San Francisco. George Gould has placed an order for ten polo ponies to be delivered to New York City next March. A Kansas man, Prof. Knip e, seeks the presidency of Northwestern Oklahoma Normal with Oklahoma endorsements.
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Roosevelt
White House
New York
McGovern-Sullivan
Anite
Yoverite Athletic Club
Af Saneee Ae
Pugi
Kreana
Kansan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oxia
Knipe
Northwestern Oklahoma Normal School
Amos
St. D
Kane
Topeka
Kansas Not Alone Ex Secretary Warns of Liquor Law Troubles
Ex Secretary T E Stephens of the State Temperance Union writes from Illinois to union officers arguing Kansas misjudges illicit liquor. He cites widespread offenses in Illinois and local option districts, notes high license drives adulteration, and contrasts Illinois problems with Kansas, suggesting state liquor issues extend beyond prohibition borders.
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E. Stephens
T. E. Stephens
State Temperanes Union
Illinois
Miasari
Nebraska
Olinois
Union
Winoke Oller
Kansas
Prohibition
Tllinois
Pratt County
Trinda
St. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Express
Hartley Pardoned by Governor Sav age in Nebraska
Governor Sav age grants unconditional pardon to Joseph S Hartley former state treasurer who served four years and six months in prison for embezzlement of state funds. The pardon cites justice served and mitigating circumstances during a period of financial distress. Hartley is reunited with family as his liberty is restored.
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Lincoln
Neb
Savage
Joseph S. Hartley
Mire
Bartley
Davis
Ise
Supreme Court
Gitegra
Savane
Anya
Nebraska
Freedom Colony in Kansas Accused of Free Love Practices
Complaint to County Attorney alleges the Freedom colony near Fort Scott adopted the Free Love theory of marriage and some residents live together promiscuously. The investigation prompted by charges from former members cites specific incidents and notes observers through local farmers and colony leader Fitzgerald. Authorities considered arrests but faces difficulties in securing witnesses.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Griffith
Labor Exchange Colony of Freedom
Gryvith iv
Freedom Colony
Grifith
Mr. Fitzgerald
Pitemerald
Pather Augustine Dead Former Atchison Priest Passes Away
Rev Father Augustine Worth founder of St Benedict's college and monastery died December 20 at Springfield Minnesota. Remains were laid to rest December 1 at St John's Abbey Collegeville Minnesota. He arrived from Greensburg Pennsylvania in 1457 and helped move St Benedict's college and monastery to Atchison in 1568. He served as prior until 1869 when succeeded by Father Louis Fink. Requiem high mass was held across local churches.
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Atchison
Springfeld
Minn
Rus
Jani
Augustine Worth
St. Benedict's College
St John's Abbey
Collegeville
Kansas
Father Augustine
Greensburg
Doniphan
Atchivon
Father Louis Fink
Minnesota
Atwood Robbery Suspects Held on Bond
Two young men named McGregor and Maloney were arrested Friday in Atwood and charged with breaking into the county treasurer’s safe. Each held under $5,000 bond. Maloney’s hearing was held today, with a county treasurer’s expert report noting $1,931.04 stolen.
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Atwood
McGregor
Maloney
T “G
Ing
Shoplifter Arrests Highlight Holiday Crime Surge
Emporia merchants report heavy shoplifting during the holiday rush. Special detectives on duty. Officer John Finger captured eight thieves in four days as stores were crowded and autumnal shoppers faced a tense siege of theft.
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Emporia
Naa
San
Lou Ratcliff
Oficer
John Finger
Lees Boys
Rae i
Aihe
Fire at Galena destroys mill in Neck City firm
A $9,000 fire in Galena’s south part heavily damages a mill owned by Ell, Cole & Co of Neck City, Mo. Investigators say gasoline engine used among speed mills caused the blaze. In Winfield a wreck injures two as a local freight collides with a Santa Fe train south of town.
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Galena
Lemar Ener
Toesiay
ELL, Cole & Co
Neck City
Winfeld
Santa Fe
Wine
Brown County Fair to Sell Grounds After Election Decision
Brown County Fair officials voted to sell the fairgrounds in Leavenworth amid a final stockholders meeting. The move follows a January ballot approving bonds for municipal waterworks ownership, signaling a likely last fair at the grounds.
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Hiawatha
Brown Conty Fair Assutiation
Coal Weights All Hight Says Farnsworth
J P Farnsworth asserts coal dealers in Topeka are giving exact weights this winter after comparing several hauled wagons. He notes earlier rate wars led to short weights for profit, but now believes dealers aim for fair measures and accurate scales remain key to fair pricing.
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J. P. Farnsworth
Topeka
Farnmworth
Rockefeller Donates to Olivet Baptist Church
John D Rockefeller adds 315000 to the Olivet Baptist Church Chicago drive, bringing the total to 6000 plus 315000 as the church aims to raise 60000 by January 1 1902. The aid follows a university convocation pledge and was offered after the pastor and trustees announced the plan.
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John D. Rockefeller
Chicago
Til
Olivet Baptist Church
Twenty-seventh
Dear Streets
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
Reeder Faces Trouble With Veterans and Burton
Reading a fragment from a political piece, Reeder may clash with veterans and Senator Burton over pension matters. The text notes Reeder's desertion of Leland, an old comrade, in pension debates dating back years. Higley is introduced as a young figure while Alrich is mentioned as editor.
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Reeder
Burton
Leland
Hellet Corps
Kansas
Higley
Alrich
Thi
Maritime wireless terms vie for a simpler label
Officials of the navy and signal service weigh a new short term to replace the laborious phrase "A message transmitted by wireless telegraphy." Suggestions include etherogram and Marconigrasm, with a layman proposing an ingenious option amid the search for a concise label.
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Wasungiwa
Van
Navy
Signal Service
Night School at M G A free course in Practical and Punctuation
The night school offers a free practical and punctuation course taught by E H Roudebush and D B Van Horn. Experienced business college instructors will provide attentive teaching, with information on the next session and enrollment through the stated address on Fant Wigthh Street.
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E. H. Roudebush
DB. van Horn
International Cortigeayere Oi
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