McCoy Wins Narrow Knockout After Timekeeper Error
New York reports a boxing bout at Broadway Athletic Club where McCoy defeated Choynski in three rounds. Timekeeping irregularities caused a late third round start and a tense finish with McCoy surviving a second round knockdown. Officials defended their handling amid loud in‑arena controversy.
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New York
Hild McCoy
Toe Chayasicl
Chayassld
Thi
Choyusid
Whitey
Kong Rane
Choynski
McGoy
McCoy
Chsynski
Dad
Mike Padden
Coy
Cuy
Chovsakiy
Joe Brnke
Ewing
Bo Choynski
Uke
Choynak
Clone Quartera
Joe
Choyrakt
Aki
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as a safe remedy
An Albany New York letter from Gallagher promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure as a effective non surgical treatment for hemorrhoids. He claims rapid relief without opiates or poisons and invites others to write for verification by mail.
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Mee Ji
Gallagher
Clinton Ave
Aieny
Aja
Aisneur
Gallaghiol
Albany
X.Y
McCoy Beats Choynski In Open Round Clash
McCoy scored in a lively bout on the ropes and rushed from the corner as the bell rang for the fourth round. Choynski’s seconds protested while McCoy moved to win the opening frame in a crowded ring.
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McCoy
Sieetaar
Choyuak
Choynski
Spence
Bigner
McGovern Plans West Road Tour After Sighting Oscar Gardner
The featherweight champion Terry McGovern discusses his career, discipline, and plans. He recalls humble Brooklyn beginnings, loyalty from friends, and his aim to secure his family’s future. He emphasizes health over drink or smoking and hints at upcoming fights before a rest.
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New York
McGovern
Oscar Gardner
Joe Bornstein
Terry T4
Terry
Ren
Bren
Tandle
Canton
Terry McGovern
Janson Athletic Club
Brook
Tym
Caim
Lem Young
Baye
Reds to Go South for Training Camp
Cincinnati manager Hob Allen plans to take 20 to 25 players south in March for the training camp, with ten pitchers on board and three third basemen Steinfeldt Irwin and Geler to receive contracts. The club will review salaries under reserve status with Treasurer Lloyd and finalize total disbursements before departure.
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Reds
Hob Alien
Checinnati HH
Cincinnati
Lioyd
Wan
Ohare
Brett
Allen
Steinfeldt
Irwin
Geler
Sinbach
Smith
Kid Lavigne Off for France in Sudden Move
Former lightweight champion Genege Lavison known as Kid Lavigne quietly booked passage to France aboard Moip La Cherepagoe on January 33. His friend Rud Hauser denied knowledge of the trip, and Lavigne's future plans include a Paris bout with the winner of the Narried bout, then training for an English match with Dick Bur.
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New York
Tnen
Genege Lavison
Kid" Lavigne
Frasce
Moip
Kientf
Maceeren
Paris
Wisrobatis
England
Dick Buring
Chicago
Une
Tor bin
Why He Was Named McCoy
A Milroy native named McCoy, long a quiet butcher, is linked to the town’s lore as the man from whom Kid Peksy was named. Rounding out the tale, a local figure Conde, once known for drunken bursts and brutal outbursts, is also noted in the story.
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Lanier
Anderson
McCoy
Milroy
I County
Conde
Princeton Football Receipts and Deficit Reported
Walter H B Andras treasurer of the University Athletic Association submitted the semi annual report noting Princeton Football Association expenses exceeded receipts by 4100 for 1898. Total receipts 7951 13 with disbursements 14102 92 leaving a balance of 31982 98. Major income came from Cornell and Brown games with attendance figures and partner track and baseball costs also listed.
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N. J
Walter HB. Andras
University Athletic Association
Smmt
Rea Tis
Brown
USS
Yale
Temperance thoughts hawks Does Not Believe in Law Force
In North Topeka Kansas January 13 the State Journal notes a temperance convention in which church delegates largely urged harsher penalties on saloon keepers. The piece argues for spiritual reform over punitive policing and cites past temperance waves, warning that moral power wanes when movements crystallize into enforced systems. The article includes T K Hawks on the broader moral approach and mentions flour for Africa.
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North Topeka
Kun
Sheldon
Jesus
Hillsboro
Ohio
Dio Lewis
W. Tt
Lestaller
Ahmad
Sextus Christ
T. K. Hawks
Eminent British Institute physicians offer free three month care in Topeka
A Topeka medical branch opens with a pledge from British Medical Institute doctors to provide free consultations examinations and treatments for all invalids for three months through February seventeenth no charges will be made for services during this period except medicines. The doctors aim to study diseases and deformities directly and to cure where possible while warning incurable cases against wasteful spending.
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Topeka Avenue
British Metical Institute
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Tyy
Trenten
al Ward McCuly
Perse Ream
Toion McIal Aetia Et
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Hyoret
Lost Springs Teetotalers Press Tobacco Back to Factory
Florence January 15 Lost Springs a small Kansas town of about 240 residents is described as entirely teetotaler. The drive to curb tobacco use saw leading merchant C F Shupe box up tobacco and cigars and send the stock back to the factories. Leavenworth January 13 T K Crescenton retires as register of deeds and is named chief clerk in the quartermaster department heading to Santiago de Cuba aboard the transport McPherson leaving New York January 17.
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Lost Springs
C. F. Shupe
Leavenworth
T K. Cresenton
Register of Deeds
Quac~ Teemaster
Santiago de Cubs
McPharsab
New York City
Cretehion
War Department
Cuba
McPherson
Quartermaster's Department
Sanulaxo
Creighton
Aleshire
Fort Leavenworth
St Lous
Leavenworth KC electric line to run hourly trains
Leavenworth reports new steel cars tested on the line from Lansing to the Grandview Mine terminus. Officials say cars will run the full KC to Lansing track hourly within a week. The 25 ton, fern green cars measure about 41 1/2 feet and run smoothly.
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Leavenworth Sil
Kansas City Electric Ie
Lansing
Grandview
Kansas City
B. B. Coombs
Hayes Woman's Relief Corps Installations at Carbondale
The Hayes Woman's Relief Corps No. 1 of Carbondale held its annual installation ceremony yesterday afternoon witnessed by the G A R Post. Officers inducted for the year 1908 include Mrs Annie Duffy president Mrs Lisle Jones senior vice Mrs Margaret Liman junior vice Mrs Adah Allen treasurer Mrs Laura Shorten day secretary Mrs Allen Bullivan secretary Mrs Maud Catren concurrent Mrs Betwey McDaniets guard Miss Misse Wolfe assistant con Mrs Smanda King assistant guard. A bounteous dinner followed served by the corps ladies. The corps, formed a little over two years ago, has been a brilliant success and Mrs Annie Duffy has been elected president for the third time.
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San
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Allen. Bullivan
Maud Catren
Betwey Me Daniets
Misse Wolfe
Ant
Smanda King
Indies of Ube Corps
Arenes
Annie Duffy
Fine Poultry Shown Garden City Show A Success
Garden City June 13 The third exhibit of the Garden City Poultry association ended Friday evening with about 300 fowls entered including barred Plymouth Rocks grown in popularity. Jacksonville Ill scorer Hewlick noted strong interest and high quality in several breeds. A coop of large turkeys and white Plymouth Rocks drew broad attention and bantams fascinated children. Managers pledged to continue these exhibitions despite some slow gains in two-year breeding trends.
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Garden City
Garden City Poultry Association
Hewlick
Jacksonville
Til
Man Convicted For Selling Wild Cherry Bitters
Luray January 1 8 Walters admitted selling Wild Cherry Bitters known as Dr Gidfrey Tene to boys aged around 12. All witnesses except one testified against him. Judge Sanes sentenced Walters to 90 days on county jail for the offense and notes the product caused intoxication.
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Luray
Walters
Waterloo
Jay
Gidfrey
Sanes
Odd Fellows Banquet in Russell Draws Large Crowd
A large and successful meeting of the Odd Fellows gathered in Russell last night. Delegates from Haysity Lucas Waldo and Fitz runeali attended, signaling strong local participation and community spirit in the fraternal order.
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Rusual
Russell
Anacred Oda
Haysity
Lucas, Waldo, Fitz Runaeli
Fraternal Meeting Noted in Central Kansas Gatherings
A brief report describes a recent fraternal gathering in central Kansas with strong camaraderie. Attendees shared a substantial meal after the work and celebrated the initiations and inaugural degrees amid a festive, communal atmosphere.
Vast Apple Orchard Plan by Missouri Man in Reno County
Autchinson January 13. Next season Butterfield of Lee's Summit Mo will plant a large orchard in Reno county. He claims sand belts in the county keep water near the surface and trees gain moisture like irrigation. A past failed venture left farmers wary, but Butterfield now boasts big returns from apple crops and tree deliveries.
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Reno County
Autchinson
Butterfield
Lee's Summit
Thin County
Teno County
Arkansis
Millle Faithing
Hutterfeld Gually
Beveral
Mr. Butterfield
Depositors Upset Over Martindale Property Sale in Emporia
The Democratic Recorder reports depositor discontent as the William Martindale property sale proceeds. Depositors’ executive committee plans action to halt the sale. Property valued at about $120,000, but sale at $41,000 benefits trust with Harvey securing a temporary injunction earlier. Receiver Battey allegedly gave unclear bid timing and bidders’ access. The injunction’s end was unknown until the sale occurred.
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Emporia
Democratic Recorder
Willian Martindale
Uut
Shot by Deputy Marshal John Hunt Alleged Swindler
John Hunt a negro was shot yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal 3 W Bennet at the post office steps. Hunted a swindle involving a message to a man named Webber in Clue seeking $20 for supposed injury to his son. Hunt attempted to flee when arrested, was shot, leg amputated, causing local uproar among Black residents who called it uncalled for.
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John Hunt
United States
W. Bennet
Hunt
Webber
Bennet
Stibee brothers face potential trial without counsel
In Fort Scott on January 1 9 0 0 0 there is a chance George and Ed Stibee go to trial next Monday in sullen silence with no attorney or witnesses as at their preliminary. They dismissed Humphrey and Hudgon who had asked to defend them and now refuse to talk to Humphrey claiming they want no Port Scott lawyer. They push for Latshaw of Kansas City but lack funds for a Kansas City attorney. Officers see this as a strategy to force a continuance.
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Fort Scott
Jan
George
Ed Stibee
Messrs. Humphrey
Hudgon
Ar. Humphrey
Isy
Port Scott
Latshaw
Kansas City
Married Secretly in Burlington Elopement
Burlington records reveal Mr. M. C. Kepple, operator, secretly wed Miss F. Emile Scott of Baldwin in a quiet Pleasant View ceremony. The marriage, kept private even from relatives, was described as a spontaneous elopement. Public interest centers on the discreet union and its surprise to the town.
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M. C. Kepple
Pleasant View
F. Emile Scott
Baldwin
Dg. W. Scott
Media
Br. Kepple
Bublic
Hutchinson Grand Jury Indicts Law Violators
Hutchinson grand jury returned nineteen indictments after a seven week term. Most charges stem from violations of prohibitory law as the town remains dry. No arrests were reported as of last evening.
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Hutchinson
Atreste
Death From Poison In Pa Child Case
A Pennsylvania boy died from effects of a suspected poisoning after ingesting medicine given about an hour apart. Authorities report the child showed drowsiness then improved briefly before succumbing. Investigators seek to identify the drug cause and responsible party.
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Ryan
Rome
Will Enter A Musical Contest Ends in Ottawa Contest
A historical note recalls a musical contest with prize money ranging from £300 to $800. The text mentions Em Hutchinson and Ottawa and references a tense entry in a past period with прох naming choruses and competition details.
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Ema Hutchinson
Ottawa
Otter
Hyomei claims cure for colds and lung disease
An advertisement extols Hyomei as the sole airborne germicide reaching head, throat, and lungs. It promotes cures by inhalation, guarantees money back, and lists product outfits and variations.
Death of Mrs Pilcher in Winfield
Mrs. Pilcher of West Tenth Avenue died last night at 10 o clock after appendicitis with peritonitis. She was wife of Dr. Hoyt Pilcher and leaves four children. Funeral services will be Sunday conducted by Rev. J. D. Botkin and Rev. S. W. Stophlet. Also reports a Galena barn fire at Riceville owned by H. C. Hurd with animals and contents destroyed. Chronic rheumatism cured claims by Dr. H. B. Hettinger in Indianapolis with Mystic Cure sold by Swift & Holliday.
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Winfeld
Galena
Avery
Riceville
H.C. Hurd
H. B. Hettinger
Indianapolie
Swift & Holliday
Kannes Avenus
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