Five Clubs Send Replies to Spalding Circular Letter
The piece reports on baseball’s political disputes with Ned Hanlon and others weighing positions as Spalding’s letter draws responses. Boston’s support for Freedman contrasts with New York St Louis Cincinnati’s silence, while possible league actions loom amid court cases and leadership debates.
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Clubs
New York
Jane
A. G. Spalding
Ereamarer
National League
Ax Freedman
Delaney Nichols
Cresceas Star Trotter Cancels Texas Tour
Owner Ketcham of Cresceas cancels Traua dates after disappointing Texas tour. Cresceas, touted as the fastest trotter, leaves in the wake of missed events in Austin and San Antonio while expressing readiness to race any rival his weight. Report from Waco and Kansas City notes the decision to return home.
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Ketcham
Waco
Tex
Jane—Georgi
Cresceas
Heroe
Texas
Ates
Austin
San Antonio
Local notes on health and daily routines
Fragment describes an unnamed person named Ryan as healthful and in fine condition. It mentions avoiding meetings with Ferns and another person, and references exercising daily without dispersion. The text reads as a confined, diary like observation with unclear context.
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Bere
Ferns
Ryan
Cycle Riders Suspended After Boston Riot
New York dispatches report a special meet of the National Association where cyclists faced penalties for conduct detrimental to the sport. Jean Gogoults fouled McLeis in the finishing mile at Park Square, leading to the Gogoultz-Simar team finishing sixth and the McLean-Butler team fifth.
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Boston
New York
Ees
Natto Ae
Eoettol
Smichtus
Ton Lant
Tole Ows
Park Square
Jean Gogoults
McLeis
Minnehaha Stock Train to Newmarket After Atlantic Crossing
London January report notes the Minnehaha steamer bringing William Whitney's horses including Nutant Hum and Peg Wofflington colt. They will travel by special train to Newmarket after landing. Commentary from the Sun weighs Whitney's horses as potentially popular if successful, with past faults blamed on trainer or owner.
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London
Atlantic Transport Line
Minnehahis
William C. Whitney
Corey Eangiante
Nantur Hum
Peg Wofflixton
Newmarket
Don Sun
Wiltney
Gallant Race Near Miss for Favorite in New Orleans Meet
In New Orleans racing Jane-Death edged to victory by a slim margin, the favored horse Missed a coup attempt with Gala Day in the handicap as odds drifted from 50 to 1 to 1. The track was clear and Elliott Goss claimed a win at Clingman. Milwaukee’s club manager Willary Clingman announced pitcher Claude Elliott was signed today.
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San Francisco
Josie G
Ciuch
Jeanie
Reya
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Hon
Kelly
Oration
Kittle
Horton
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Dunn
Gra
Jonel Ballentyne
California
Hainault
Hai
New Orleans
Jane—Death
Head
Choice
John Grigsby
EL J, Arnold & Co
Elliott Goss
Clingman
Milwaukes
Willary Clingman
Claude Elliott
Pays $13 000 For Colt In Nashville
A brief item notes a payment of thirteen thousand dollars for a Colt in Nashville Tennessee with limited context. The短 text mentions Enoch in association.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jun
Enoch
Mckinley Era Politics and Leland’s Influence Revealed
Fragmentary speech notes discuss Leland's influence with President McKinley and factions backing Burton for postmaster positions. The text claims Burton used appointments to favor a single ally, stirring party divisions and prompting calls for more public input and an end to patronage.
Santa Fe Operator Refuses Pest House In Smallpox Case
Wellington Kansas January reports Santa Fe operator Richard Brownfield, ill with smallpox, refused to enter the pest house waving a six shooter. After two days of searching for care, Mrs A G Ward offered shelter and Brownfield was moved there, sparking concern a dangerous precedent may result for authorities.
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Kas
Jan
Richard Brownfield
Santa Fe
Brownfield
Brownfleld
Move to Jackson near Seventh Streets discussed
There is a possibility several business houses may move from Kansas avenue toward Jackson and Sith and Seventh streets. Kitchell Marbut consider building on the vacant lot south of Topeka Steam Laundry and moving their hardware store there. Mr. Kitchell said it is unlikely soon but four or five good houses could prompt discussion.
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Kansas Avenue
Jackson and Sith
Seventh Streets
Kitchell & Marbut
Topeka Steam Loundry
Kitchel
Cattle Drown In Kansas River Flood Disaster
Six miles east of Wamego Kansas farmer Reuben Weeks loses nearly 50 cattle as windmill failure leaves herd without water. Sixty head stampede into the Ice cold railroad river with forty two recovered dead. most hides saved. Weeks’ farm assistant Weeks to aid. team damaged Case’s horse killed.
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Kas
Reuben Weeks
Here
Kaneas
J. F
Weeks
Case
Robbed the Night Agent Convicted in Kentucky Court
Frank Ray, claiming to be a soldier returning home to Kentucky, was convicted in the circuit court yesterday of holding up and robbing the night agent at Osterles Tymcember Ri Liveryman Robinson of Holly Colorado. The horse was sought after when the accused was located. Prosecutor Wm Beesley led the case.
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Kinsley, Kas
Frank Ray
Kentucky
Osterles
Tymcember Ri
Robinson
Holly
Colo
Ray
Wm. Beesley
Penitentiary Abolishes Lock Step for Convicts
Warden Leavenworth Ki Jewett of Kansas State Penitentiary announced in chapel that the lock step in convict marching has been abolished. The move follows similar reforms at several state prisons and met with approval from inmates.
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Leavenworth
Ki Jewett
Kansas Penitentiary
National Skating Carnival at Verona Lake
The National Association of Amateur Skaters will stage a major national skating event at Verona Lake New Jersey. The carnival features top amateur skaters and promises a festive national showcase at the lake venue.
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Verona Lake
N. J
Winfield to Get Fire Wagon and City Clean Up
Winfield Kansas voters approved funding for a new fire wagon and team at the city council meeting. An ordinance offering a $10 reward for evidence leading to bootlegger convictions was also passed to curb illegal alcohol activity. Mound City reports a gas well now supplying the town with natural gas, led by expert W. O. Dudley and supported by stockman Roger Fleming. Reports from Newton and Salina note teachers’ union meetings and oil prospecting interest, with a grand jury in Fort Scott handling farming-related cases.
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Pires
Kas
Astound
Mound City
W. O. Dudley
Bacon
Roger Fleming
Coughs and Colds Linked to Harmful Remedies
A health notice warns seven tenths of kidney and stomach diseases stem from cough and cold medicines containing morphine ammonia or opiates. It argues these drugs delay recovery, damage the stomach, and do not cure colds in four to seven days. HYOMET is touted as the only germicide inhaled to destroy cough germs within twenty four hours.
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U. S
Ike
Ithaca
Known temperance advocates convene to inspect county jail case
A district court judge convened known temperance advocates Tuesday as a jury considers a petition from over 400 believers in the prohibitory law. Rumors say indictments may extend to naroon keepers and new bills could target county and city officials if duty is overlooked. Boot Wolf, famed as a lucky fellow, reportedly earned a fine sum from a Lawton claim and later won a fifty dollar bank draft. He also received a Brevern Arms company payment after a card of luck. A late Sunday rat trap yielded seven over half grown rats. Marysville jail empties as sheriff reports no boarders for the first time in months after Keefover and Dustin, two Waterville boys, were released.
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New Country
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Keefover
Dustin
Electric Line Proposed From Salina to Lincoln
Salina research by the Salina Commercial club considers an electric railroad north to Lincoln Kansas. The proposed route would cover thirty five miles and draw regional attention as a potential regional link.
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H. Crozier
L.W. Watts
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Patents Issued For Kansans Washington Jane
D Swaney of Kansas City is listed as the inventor in new patents granted for a self closing fireproof window. The announcements note Kansas origin and involve the Washington offices.
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Jane
D. Swaney
Kansas City
Thrall Alleges Labette Trouble In County Clash
Mound Valley Herald editor W F Thrall accuses Pete Foley and Senator Burton of political manipulation in Labette County. He blames Foley for opposing Gov Stanley and criticizes county officials who backed Burton recommendations. The piece paints a county partisan rift amid Republican tensions and protests against perceived vendettas.
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W. F. Thrall
Mound Valley Herald
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Labette County
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Lear
Pete Suym
The Man from Mexico at Crawford Tonight
Dramatic events announce the comedy The Man from Mexico to be staged at Crawford tonight with a strong cast led by William Collier. The farce, praised for its pace and humor, is touted as one of the funniest comedies in recent years wowing theatergoers nationwide.
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T DuSouchet
India
William Collier
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Haverly
Crawford Vriday
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