Pollen Will Not Permit Mooster Fight in Sharkey Bout
In San Francisco on January 2, officials blocked a proposed McCoy or any fighter event. Ts Shurkey and Mo le were discussed for February, but permits and venue plans faced setbacks. The Twenty Century Grab crew testified to police, promising exhibition controls, while supervisors warned no club could meet the aspirations.
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San Francisco
Cal
McCoy
Board of Supervisors
Glednom
Jack
Ant
Matha
Mms
Stuart
Champion
Vitam
Larr
Fitesimmona
Carson City
Athletic Club
J.C. Kennedy
Jack Greason
Unclear text summary of horse racing Cadet suspension note
Fragmentary OCR states a 2 year old colt of the year named Kuarne or similar, with a jockey license suspension for a rider and a person named Richard Grover at Morrin Park on Commando. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
Topeka Birds Triumph In Leavenworth Victory
A scrambled early 1900s style sports brief reports the Topeka Birds defeating the Minecurt Rocaters seven to one at Leavenworth, Kansas. Mentions teams Mieecurt Rocaters Missouri Kansas Brasae and crowd energy in the Kansas City area. details are garbled.
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Mieecurt
Rocaters
Leavenworth
Eee
Ors
Kan
Jon
Missouri
Kansas
Topeka and Kansas City Boxing Bout Recounted
A garbled account describes a boxing event between Topeka and Kansas City competitors. The text mentions opening exchanges, weights around five to ten pounds, and a sequence of rounds with Topeka facing hard defense and Topeka gaining early momentum while Kansas City wins a close match.
Chicago Picks Garvin and String for New York Season
The article notes Garvin, Guneel, and String as key players for the New York Giants season. Garvin is described as an experienced infielder and strong hitter likely to handle first base. Mentions of minor leagues and fan support frame the move as a major step with three additional players remaining in consideration for a swap.
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Gansol
Eod Garvin
New York
York
Garvin
Guneel
Chicago
Wingues
Rae
Wicker
Whips Bob Fitzsimmons by Lad in Surprise Knockout
In Fratkin New York January 2 a spectacle unfolds as the famed Bob Fitzsimmons, father of the pugilist lineage, is knocked out by a boy of his own age. The incident occurs in a hotel lobby where a crowd of boxing curiosities gathers, ending with Bobbie being carried away in a bewildered state.
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Fratkiin
N. Hy
Bob Fite Simmons
Bob, Jr
Bob
Td Dunk Ware
Little Bobbie
Acbodl
Simmons
Bonkie
M Moy Posts Yorfeit in Early Fight News
In New York the match between Hid and Sailor Wil unfolds with early drama as $2,500 is posted with Al Smith and others. Sharkey involved, with outcome to be decided in a late February or March timeframe.
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Hid
Sailor Wil
New York
Roe Mu
al Smith
Ton Sharkey
Eosin
Stetos
California
Sharkey on the Move Sailor Hopeful for Six Rounds
Sailor hter MeCoy aims to finish within six rounds and notes Torr is in fine condition after gaining weight in SuSE. Clay Center hosts Clay Canter Coursing Meet on Apr 9 10 with a larger purse and strong attendance. Baseball gossip says Phillies plan a three-man outfield with Orth used in emergencies and shifts to cover Singel.
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Hter
Phillies
Mic-Al Orth
Ilok
Thomian
Corem
Ess
Ian Mertie
Baseball and sports notes from a ragged spring recap
The article covers team signings and player movements including McGraw signing Pfister and a third baseman, Stallings and Noyes linked to Detroit and Palestine, and talk of Curtailing captaincy. It also mentions Dod ge City horse trades and St. Louis TActs horse sale notes along with managerial outlooks and season prospects for various clubs.
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Montress Club
Canucks
Cleveland
Tim
McAleer
Coust Crites
Stallings
Detroit
Noyes
Palestine
Murphy
Davie Shartetou
Aoa
Leagu
Yate Finleren
Mitfield
Carrick Mercer
Fe Cushing
Fwers
Tates
Piet
Dutch
Seiphlone
Sunflower Tower Proposal For Kauaus Exposition
Lt Longuker proposes a Sunflower Tower for the Kauaus Exposition urging civic backing. The letter praises Kansas value, forecasts large crowds, regional benefits, and asks the Commercial Club to lead funding and planning efforts.
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Lt Longuker
Valuable Old Coins Auction Sparks Local Curiosity
An avid collector displays a varied assemblage including Austrian, British, and copper pieces, with mentions of a 1d Nish coin and a United Peak denomination. The fragment notes an event in Cherryvale with details about a sale or exhibition scheduled around late January, hinting at a broader auction or gathering.
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AE Boert
Trourneshie
Arial
Ehd
Wer Eit
United Peak
Ton Gricn
Tate
Revival Comes to Topeka North Side Evangelist Returns
An evangelist returns to Topeka leading revival services in North Topeka. An older revival notes a crowd in Oakland, with Mrs Woolworth and Mrs Woodworth conducting similar sermons. A woman was struck down during a Sunday service and later pleaded for her mother’s aid as others urged repentance. A young man mocked the event and then fell silent.
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Topeka
North Topeka
Oakland
Noe
Indiana
Woolworth
Mra Woodworth
Dhl Weeley
Peter Cartright
Topeke
Blackesirs
Iowa
Resolutions condemn sheriff action at Second M E church meeting
An indignation meeting at the Second Methodist Church adopts resolutions by the colored community of Coffeyville and vicinity denouncing Leavenworth county authorities for moving a prisoner to Leavenworth State Penitentiary without trial. The group pledges to press for justice and to work to elevate the race and reduce prejudice.
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M. E
Fred Ajexinier
Leavenworth
Coffeyuille
Hnis
Ana
Stone Book Tale from Wyandotte County Finds Ancient Town Site
Kansas City Jan 31 A story from Wyandotte County describes Hovey’s discovery of a three by two by one inch stone book amid mounds near an ancient town site. The find spurs hypotheses about prehistoric workshops arrow heads and stone knives. Tales of white settlers and medicine men illustrate dramatic legends tied to the artifact.
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Kansas City
Ken
George A. Sada
Meek
Wyandotte County
Hovey
Smithton- Ee
Ae Ives
Sint
Smithsonian
Wyandotte
Satino
Wakarusa Route Warning After Farmer Falls
Lawrence Kas January twenty second report states farmer Howell fell about forty feet into Wakarusa creek Saturday while along the river route. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident and the creek area was secured.
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Wakarusa
Lawrence
Kas
Howell
Weksrusa Creek
Accident report fragment from Wake area
fragmentary OCR notes an accident involving Wake and several individuals. The text is garbled but indicates a mishap with unspecified parties and a wire or line. Details such as exact location, injuries, or responsible persons are unclear.
Golden Wedding Obituary of Mr and Mrs Strother
Abliens January 21 celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Strother. The event drew family and immediate friends. both are active in the Baptist church and long connected with the News of the city.
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Abliens
BL. Strother
Sire
Fic Strother
Furuition
Bel: Siiethers
Gesting Boeing
Carolin
Tanners
Airs
Proposed Electric Line Extension to Atchison
Leavenworth officials report a proposed electric line extension from Leavenworth to Atchison along the Mount Vernon road. C Inman vice president of the company plans hearings in Leavenworth and Atchison. route favors Fort Leavenworth swale area with high priority for right of way.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Atchison
Bendure
Leavun
Yallon
Leuvenwaral
Atehiaan
Vernon
Atehivan County
Whiskey killed him Three-Year-Old Boy story
A three year old drank a half pint of whiskey and died soon after. The incident notes the child’s temperature fell, he became unwell, and was returned to bed before relapsing two hours later. The report cites a likely accidental poisoning in a household setting.
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Ates
Sale of Cottonwood cattle including Fancy Cow and Calf
Valuable cattle appear in a county sale listing with names like Beauty Race, Harrie, and KRarniive Lass among tansactions. Several individuals including Heineat E W Canfield and Samuel J McCamey appear in a scattered record of prices and grants linked to military or civic accounts.
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Stroi City
Ian
W. OC Lemotose
Pastor Ill With Smallpox in Independence
The Rev. is confined by illness as officials take every precaution to prevent further spread from a smallpox case in Independence. Local authorities advise stability while health workers monitor contacts and enforce containment measures.
Feveraux Post Announces Officers and Plant Work Progress
Feveraux Post officers were installed in an afternoon ceremony with public invitation. The event highlighted a new commander and a light plant project in Coffeyville with workers advancing rapidly on the site and contracted work ongoing.
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Feveraux
John
Jan
Coffeyville
Toes
Cate
Gouty Foot Sickness Affects Governor’s Interview Visit
A distressed figure named Postinthwaite, afflicted by a long standing foot issue, limped to the governor’s office seeking relief. He described discovery and removal of a piece of ginse from his foot after years of pain and recurrence. The governor listened as the doctor and officials discussed the strange old ailment and possible remedies.
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Caf
Poctiotwalls
Court of Vintation
Kovernoru
Sontore
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