Jefferies Aims for Bout With Fite in New York Talks
Champion James J. Jeffries and brother Jack head to New York after debating terms for a potential clash with Fite. Both sides consider bids, splits, and signatures, while Jeffries notes he would accept a favorable purse split and insists on fair terms before finalizing any agreement. Jeffries suffers a severe cold but recovers with treatment.
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Chicago
James J. Gefries
Jack
Hid
Begun
New York
Fell River
Muse
Pane
Brother
Istic
Sharkey
Pitesimmons
Fite
Bueauce
Jeffries
Sullivan Tells How He Plans to Fight McGovern
Cincinnati report quotes Dave Sullivan describing his match strategy against McGovern. He recalls past failed styles against the champion and explains that Corbett used a successful middle ground by waiting, then inside work and quick counters. Sullivan predicts his own approach will mirror that effective method.
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McGovern
Cincinnati
Corbett
Terry
Sullivan-McGovern
Callahan and Broad Challenge Fit for 128-Pound Bout
New York January 4. White receives a letter from Johnny Hogan offering to match Young Coli against Terry McGovern or Dave Sullivan at 128 pounds. Mack challenges any foe of Tim Callahan, Kisst Faaladafonte, or others. January result shows Burke defeated by a top opponent, proving high skill at the weight.
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New York
Nable White
Johnny
Tommy" Hogan
Coli
Terry McGovern
Dave" Sullvan
Mack
Tim” Callahan
Kisst Faaladafonte
Celle
Harry” Burke
Stersey
Sharkey Shifts Quarters in Training for Maher Bout
A jumbled early New York report notes Sharkey shifting quarters to prepare for a bout with Peter Maher. Sullivan plans to train Sharkey at Sheepshead Bay as he bids to mount a tougher challenge in a potential championship clash.
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New York
Tom Sharke
Peter Maher
Ahening
Maher
Sulliven
Ve Sullivan
Sharkey Sheepshead Hay
Sabor
Tve
Jhance
Coy
Jim Delehant's Job Signed With Giants
New York announced on January 4 that Jim Delehant has signed with the New York Giants. Secretary Knowles stated Delehant joins the club roster as a base for the team.
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Jim Delehant
New York
Knowles
James Deleay
Roars Ck
Ifs
Philadelphia Club Players Rise in Eastern League Circuit
Sogat of Siaznens and Toure face a nine count of sickness. Faiss, Joe, and John join the Philadelphia club. The others have spent seasons in the Eastern and other minor leagues with varying success.
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Sogat
Siaznens
Pea
Faiss
Joe
John
Palladelphia
Hayes Reaches Nashville With Two Carloads of Horses
Kentucky horseman J Hagan arrives in Nashville with two carloads of racers to train at Curabert and Pare. Among his string is Gat Road and other loaded equines. Hayes may receive a trainer license at the Western Jockey Club meeting and plans to race in major western events, regardless of Runnels’ ownership.
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Hayes
Nashville
Tenn
Jan &T
J. Hagan
Kentucky
Curabert
Pare
Lo “Tehenor & Eeesista
Runnels
Favorites and outsiders split Oak land stakes card
January racing at Frisco Oak land saw Grand Sachem win a seven furlong race at 20 to 1 after a poor start with Kade Walcott. Lost Girl and Helen close behind, El Dist favored, Mounes edged in by a nose. Also reports on Saas and other races and Poole’s stable setup in Memphis. Matthews engages in boxing bouts in Philadelphia with Mathews and Bennett. Serns defeats Bennett by knockout after a right uppercut.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Oakland
Grand Sachem
Kade Walcott
Ashy
Mounes
Helen
el Gonse
Terene
Saul
Tarsus
Ned Dennis
Bard Burns
Hnechucs
Saas
Bohan
Eprom Rose
Mat Hogan
Piret
Miorouso
Lo S Toke
Ferns
Bennett
Serns
Wishard Seeks Doreen at Montgomery Park Horses
Wishard, former partner of J J McCafferty, after five years in England, spent Jan 4 at Montgomery Park seeking Doreen Sarwich mare but found none for sale. He allegedly represented Chicago's J W Dranke, but departed for New Orleans last night. Also notes a boxing event at Eureka Athletic Club and a long vintage ad for a lung remedy promising home care and free trial bottles.
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Wishard
Ee ‘Tenn
Enoch Wishard
J. J. Mc
Eruptions Restored Health by Sarsaparilla Cure
An old newspaper note extols treating eczema and skin eruptions by clearing humors rather than drying medicines. It cites J. G. Hises, Franka Jr., and Alrina Walter as examples who were cured or improved, with others shown praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
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Hood
J. G. Hises
Franka, Jr
Alrina Walter
Alpena
Hood's Sarsaparinia Promises Cure and Keeps Promises
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparinia as a guaranteed cure. It urges readers not to delay treatment and to buy a bottle today.
Sudden Temperature Drop and Heavy Winds Hit Kansas
Kansas town residents felt a sudden temperature drop as strong winds moved through the region. Forecasters warned of rapid chills and windy conditions affecting outdoor activity and travel. Local schools reported no major closures, while residents prepared for colder weather and possible precipitation.
Snow Report From Kansas Towns Warns Moisture Needed
Blizzard reports reach Hutchinson Newton and Wichita with an inch to an inch and a half of snow in Downs Lockton Lenora and intermediate spots. Abilene to Plainville sees three inches with high winds. Temperatures fall sharply in many areas as snow deepens and wheat growers fear moisture shortage. Wichita reports heavy snowfall and 22 degrees, while Salina and Hutchinson note continued cold and light to moderate snow. Newton records a light snowfall with frigid 4 degrees and strong north winds.
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Atchison
Kay
Missouri Pacitla
Downs Lockton
Lenora
Abilene
Kas
Plainville
Olathe
Fea
Mporia
Salina
Kus
Wichita
Hutchinson
Wort Scott
Kes
Newton
Kase Dua
Wis
Four Robbers Caught Near Camden Point Bank Heist
Leavenworth reports four men attempted a bank robbery at Camden Point Missouri. They were captured at Pleasant Ridge six miles west at 8:30 Friday night after police were alerted. Suspects named James McDonald, James Thorton, and Harry Edmonds.
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Leavenworth
Camden Point
Pleasant Hidge
Here
McDonald
Evans
Lowemont
By & Oelock
Leavenworth, Kansas
Preliminary murder trial for prison mutiny ringleaders
In Leavenworth Kansas on January 4 the preliminary trial of five ringleaders of the federal prison mutiny began in the library before United States Commissioner Hendrday afternoon. Gilbert Mullins Fred Robinson and Rob Clara were charged with first degree murder for killing Guard Waldrup. Prison officials testified about the outbreak. The examiner held three suspects for the United States grand jury. Frank Robinson and Turner Barnes face examination today.
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Leavenworth
Kas
United States
Hend Srnday
Gilbert Mullins
Fred Robinson
Rob Clara
Waldrup
Frank Robinson
Turner Barnes
Atchison Police Pay and Revenue in 1901
The Atchison police department spent about 3600 monthly in 1901 while cash receipts topped 23090 for the year. Over 16000 was paid into the city treasury as profit, mostly from regulated joints, with the docket noting drunken behavior. Also noted is a new electric lighting plant at the State asylum and underground wiring improvements.
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Atchison
English Lutheran Church to Expose Free Thought Dissent
English Lutheran Church plans an annual meeting led by Rev. J T McFarland of the First Methodist to address anti Christian pamphlets circulated in Topeka about public school religious exercises. The sermon will defend Bible use in schools and invite dissenters to attend. The report notes new organ fund plans and past contributions from the Sunday school.
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J. T. McFarlang
First ‘Methodist Church
Chicago
Topeka
Board of Education
E2ir McFarland
First Lutheran Church
Hallet & Davis
State Asylum For
Ott
Peruna Promises Women Health and Vitality
Old column touts Peruna as a cure for female catarrh and general weakness. Letters from readers In Lawrence Massachusetts Marion Ohio Toronto and Brooklyn praise relief after taking one to six bottles. The piece frames catarrh as a common cause of weakness and urges readers to consult Dr Hartman and request the free Peruna Almanac.
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United States
Pe-ru-na
Mary Meshan
Concord Street
Lawrence
Maas
Mart Meehan
EB. T. Gaddis
Marion
Peruna
Manalin
Mes
Gaddis
Perons
Louise Mahon
Glen Bafflestreet
Toronto
Ont
Canada
The
King's Daughters
Lally Maccabees
Perino
Montly
Ida Proctor
Brooklyn Woman Vs Century Club
Mrs
Church Services At Good Shepherd This Sunday
Avenue M church with preaching by Rev J A Stavely at 11 o clock and Holy Communion celebrated with sermon by Rev Cel Bywatet. Prayer and sermon by Canon Bywater follow at Tigi. Sunday school led by Mr Bell at 3 p.m.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Cel Bywatet
Canon Bywater i
Tigi
Bell
Grace Cathedral
Brant Amngpauy
Eel Good ‘Laurent
Quincy Oats
Nort Lopekneit A. Tany
Holy Communion
Fu Canon Bywater
Ie Bovey Canine Pesan
Direstion
N. de Ee
Subon's
Canon
Church Notes Amid Week of Prayer and Services
Local church notes outline a week of prayer with daily preaching at 6:39 p.m. at multiple churches including Grace Cathedral and First Baptist. Program mentions Sunday school at 2 p.m., youth leagues, and specials across denominations such as Lutheran and Unitarian, with sermons by various pastors and canonical leaders.
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Gure Sanences
Pensions For Kansans Granted in Washington
Washington January 4 pensions granted Kansans include Original Arthur Orr Winfrid Morrel Leavenworth $6 John Sailsbury Pittsburg $10 Samuel Rough Jowel Cun Samuel Mears and Widows benefits for various claimants across the state.
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Washington
Arthur Orr
Winfrid
Ie Crease
Morrel
Leavenworth
John Sailsbury
Ga & Mahee Ton
Pittsburg
Ee Vert
Samuel Rough
Jowel
Samuel Mears
Sabet
Stops the Cough and Walks Off the Gold Sati
A terse note reports an unlikely claim of a cough stopping remedy named Gold Sati with a bold slogan No Cure No Pay. No verifiable evidence or details accompany the claim.
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Tichenor & Co
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Constance TV
Poole
Mares Park
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Klug
Tichenor
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Philadephia
Matty" Mattews
Jack" Bennett
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Catohee
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Jane &Thomas Broderick
Yonkers
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Eureka Athletic Club
Son's
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Kansas News
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West Leavenworth
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Venus
Church News
J. T. McFarland
Will
English Lutheran Church
J. B. Nisstey
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Thomas
Drensing
Jefferson Street
Clay Center
Denise
Samuel Garvin
Nebraska City
Cumberland Presbyterian
Laura Taylor
North Side
Worth Topeka Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harrison Streets
W. BL Hutchinson
Congregational
Tr J. Peatson
Congo
Jessie Morrison
Martin
Coffelt
Innsurance Company
Leavenworth, Kas
Leavenworth Lighting and Heating
Hartmaving
Avian Graniie
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Avenue M
J. A. Stavely
Church Notes
Eirat
Mathodiet Hotecopal Church
McFarland
Floyd J. Beaman
Binshworth
Pas- Se * i
Basita
Enti Serpette
Mir
Swedieh Lutheran An
First Baptist Church
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Jock
Ughail
United Brethren Church
Weilland
Prout
Paul Rns
Secretar
UN Cab
Chlares
First Unitarian Church
Mount Olive M. HL
Shuren
Buchanan
Sew Spirituailet Society
Lincoln Post
G.v. Searing
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Berack
Krumtoan
Mabjert
Church of Subritualings
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Payne
TD. mi
Firat United Presbyt
Rona
Ieee
Greoit Binet
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Femiary
E Ements
Tagier
Avenue
United Prasbyt
Ghuroh. Cor | Pet
Wilmore
Huntoon
Etrente
John F. White
East Sixth
Lake See Eee
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rae Sa
Peps
Sheldon
Bible School
Bai
Topeke
Bradstreet
Philadelpi
Kansas City
Traiu
St. Joseph
Beatie
Ben Lake
Stong
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