Blood, Pennsylvanian backer funds boxing wager
Philadelphia man Flood plans to wager 20000 on a boxing bout with champion Jeffries as the National Sporting Club of London eyes a world boxing tournament next June to crown champions across weights. Tommy Went has been tasked to invite all champions to compete, with Bettineon arranging.
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New York
Philadelphia
Fitesemans
Jeffries
Flood
Fitesmanans
Anxiounty
America
Mons
Toms Sphia
Ride for Griffin and Williams in Musical Slipper showcase
New Orleans January 2 A Williams once famed in the West and Griffin feature in a riding display aboard Musical Slipper. The event recalls the era of top jockeys and Griffin’s stable as riders perform with the style noted by observers.
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Wiel Ride
Griffin
Finy” Williams
New Orleans
Williams
Jocker
Jim
J. Winkeldaie
Hayare
Meteushlin
Sittspatrick
Murphy
Griffin Stable
Used Daughter's Money Demands Refund Or Mortgage
Wichita report notes a mother diverted seven hundred dollars of a child's pension funds. G L Newman of the Interior Department returns from a trip and states the son runs the farm while the younger daughter aids the family. The court gives an April 1 deadline to refund or mortgage the farm for the amount.
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Wichita
The
Beacon
L. Newman
Department of the Interior
Federal Building
mnecher_datarter
Ing
Sarena Seuta
Debate Over Fight Ends in Decision for Van Herrick
A boxing bout at the Athletic club last night between Tasner of Chicago and Tedok of Tocenter N C ended in the third round with referee Howan awarding the win to Van Herrick. The match featured multiple knockdowns with Remains and a saved knockout attempt. The fighters traded rights and the crowd observed a tense finish as the referee declared the result.
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Geal Betwee Tisner
Chicago
Iedok
Tocenter
N. C
Athletic Club
Howan
van Herrick
Ari
Abe Rochester
Jean Gown
Cambridge Crew Out to Oust Oliver H Cutts at Harvard
Cambridge Mass January 22 A movement forms at Harvard to remove Oliver H Cutts from the university amid reports of his positions and actions affecting the football team. Local observers note protest plans and faculty reactions as details emerge.
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Cambridge Mass
Harard
Oliver H. Cutts
Cutts
Ares
2 Ie
Unclear fragmentary report circulates about Cutts athlete status
Fragmentary OCR text describes a New York source claiming Cutts—an athlete—has ties to Phill ter academy and a controversy involving faculty and unit members. It mentions an accidental discovery and communications between university presidents Hadley Yale and Eliot Harvard, leading to a written response.
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Cutts
Phill Ter Academy
New York
Hadley
Yair
Eilot
Harva
Bettinsons Big Scheme To Stage World Championship Tournaments
New York January 22 Tommy Vert Brooklyn middleweight formerly aligned with America plans a world boxing tournament concept. The National Sporting Club could invite all champions to a six round preliminaries and twenty round finals for world titles across divisions. Hob Furtmone and others discussed with matchmaker Bettinson as London interest and cross Atlantic trip potential loom.
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New York
Tommy
Bettinsoh II
Naton Sporting Club
Atlantic
West
Hattinson
Brush schemes to enter American League via Chile visit
John T. Brush travelled to Chile to meet Tan Jotineau and AL leaders in a bid to buy out the Cleveland club and consolidate it with the Giants. The plan allegedly would keep the American League at eight clubs while adding two strong markets.
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Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Chile
Brush
Tan Jotineau
Cleveland
Freedman
Baltimore
Giants
May Repeat The Fiasco In New York Fight
The 32-Torm Sharkey and Peter Maher may travel to Louisville to redo the bout that failed at Philadelphia on Palm light. Tim Hurst, manager of the Southern Athletic club, is negotiating with the fighters.
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New York
San
Torm Sharkey
Peter Maher
Louisville
Philadelphia
Priplight
Tim Hurst
Southern Athletic Club
Horse race results and stable highlights from Kentucky
The report highlights Bor Put Two Over and Flories Stable of Marty Stover with two wins. Kerkiworth defeats Paul Clifford The Frettar in the orp. The first race goes to Censor, a 12 to 1 shot, beating Eldred with Prank Doss and Fiorenso mentioned. Lexington, Kentucky details include John Lyons and a bay mare aged six, linked to a stallion owned by Fok Stewart.
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Bor
Marty Stover
Kerkiworth
Eddy
Paul Clifford
the Frettar
Censor
Eldred
Lexington
John Lyons
Eran
PI Hholes
Foktewart
Michigan Gate Receipts Reported for University
Financial Secretary William F. Floyd presents Michigan Athletic Association figures from September 24, 1901 to January 10. The report shows total receipts of 1111.2 from Benson starting balance of 24.43 and receipts totaling 12.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
William F. Floyd
University of Michigan Athletic
Benson
Fite Has Pall New York Jan 24 Sparring Clash
New York January 24 Robert Fitesim mons former heavyweight champion fell down stairs in the Orpheum theater Brooklyn during a sparring session for a possible bout. Jim Jeffries discussed with Martin Julian in Philadelphia about appearing in six rounds.
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Fite
New York
Robert Fitesimmons
Orpheum Theater
Brooklyn
Jef
Jim Jeffries
Martin Julian
Philadelphia
Quaker Cits and Lions Growl over Lexington News
Fragmentary dispatches from Lexington and Chicago detail betting and racing talk, political inferences, and baseball moves. Bey the 4 year old horse is mentioned alongside plans for a new baseball field between Sixty sixth and Sixty seventh streets. Ryan signs with Washington after leading St Paul in the Western league last season.
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Spalding
New York
Ryan
Washington
Chicago
St Paul
Sues For a Lost Trunk in Salina District Court
Edward Kan sues Rock Island in Salina district court to recover a trunk and contents valued at $142 lost between Salina and Reno last June. The trunk could not be found and no settlement was reached. Also mentions boxing results and various baseball and league notes.
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Salina Kan
Edward Kanas
Rock Island
Salina
E Reno
Kane
Robbery Breaks Vault But Keeps $10,000 Safely Hidden
In Wichita area a bold night break in opened a lime vault at Sedgwick depot and a steel chest with about $10,000 in currency remained untouched. Burglars fled on a handcar toward Valley Center after breaking a rear window and blowing the outer vault door with dynamite. Police, led by Sgt. in the area, pursue possible amateurs while a bank cashier hurried details to authorities.
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Santa Fe
Mandvne
Wichita Heights
Uy Hearing
Mandun
Oamr
Prisca Fullrosdan
Chit
Volice Hurt
Sediewick
George L. Anderson
M. Moore
Fourth Natives Bank
Ile
Peruna Endorsements From Noted Officials and Citizens
Letters from diverse readers including Danforth ex consul general to Australia, James Morgan Tuna, and district master of Grange American Hon of British America praise Peruna. They cite relief from chest and catarrh symptoms, pneumonia fears averted, and improved health after multiple bottles. Endorsements emphasize tonic benefits and personal experiences guiding others to try Peruna.
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Aubanos
Inane
J. Neil Saieeloebe
Grange
Stein
Porris
Danforth
Joseph
Mich
Peru
Bottier
Asa C. Danforth
Australia
James Marsan
Washington, L
U. 3
Navy
Ausralia
James Morgan
Knights of Pythias Meet Sixth District Delegates at Concordia
The Knights of Pythias Sixth District convene in Concordia for a two day meeting. Delegates from area towns expected Thursday evening with a banquet and lodge staged events. Lincoln lodge and local officers organize a welcome and response as reports unfold on attendance, rank conferrals, and district activities.
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Concordia
Aree
W. J. Duval
G. Crank
Rnight
Linpes
Damon Aut Pyiklas
M. Toyle
Betlevine
Ste Military Branch
J. H. Lyons
Leavenworth
Ehsose
Appa ‘Thom
Minnaap
Brick Plant Sale Ends Coffeyville Expansion
The Coffeyville Vitrified Brick and Tile Company, once a small operation, has grown to become Kansas' largest brick manufacturer. It is closing out the Chanute unit as part of its ongoing consolidation and expansion plans, according to The Journal.
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Chanute Company
Coffeyville Pirm
Coffeyville
the Journal
Coffeyville Vitrified Brick and Ti Company
Kansas
Swift Specific Co. Offers Cure for Contagious Blood Poison
A Victorian era advertisement touts Swift Specific Co’s remedy for what it calls a deadly blood poison. It describes an initial ulcer followed by swollen glands and skin eruptions, feverish headaches, and aching joints, claiming the product cures the disease in all forms and stages without Mercury or minerals. The pitch promises a $1,009.00 reward for proof it does not work and invites readers to consult their physicians for free, confidential advice.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
General J Floyd King Endorses Peruna Remedy Letter
General J Floyd King of Louisiana writes from Washington praising Peruna Medicine Co. and urging confidence in its claimed cures for catarrh. He notes endorsements from national statesmen and distinguished men across the United States. The letter is signed 4 Floyd King.
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Floyd King
Louisiana
J. Floyd King
Duth’ Congress
Washington, D. C
Peruga Medicine Co
Columbus
United States
Chanute gas plant purchase expands regional operations
The Chanute Sun reports a deal completed Saturday transferring ownership for 54800 cash of a gas plant and 170 acres. Weal acquires Bratebed capsul holdings near Cherryvale and Indence, including three gas wells and deration rights. The transaction creates potential brick burning savings and optional gas revenue for new owners.
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Chanute
Chanute Sun Angs
Back From the Philippines Junction City Officer Returns
Lieut Genrse C Hockwells of Junction City is back from the Philippines after service in the United States cavalry in 1900 and a recent promotion. He was commissioned last week and assigned to the Infantry before heading home from Manila. The Women’s Mutual Benefit Club of Fredonia elected officers for the coming year led by President Nellie Cady with Emma Hudson secretary Kiva Mursell treasurer Maggie Crawford and an executive board including Low Hudson Kate Lingenfelter Nelile Cady Laura Bachelder and Allee Severson.
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Junction City
Kas
Woman's Club
Fredonia
Woman's ‘Mutual Benefit Club
Nellie Cady
Aes
Emma Hudson
Kiva Mursell
Maggie Crawford
Low Hudson
Kate Lingenfelter
Nelile Cady
Laura Bachelder
Allee Severson
Lost passes and money found in Holton boots pocket
J. J. Ketcham Rock Island general car inspector misplaced his vest pocket boot containing several annual passes and $1 in Holton. He suspects the loss near a livery barn while arranging transport to visit his sister Mrs. George Bennet at Carl who was recently burned. The note also mentions a unusually active coal demand and workers’ idle spell over holidays.
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J. J. Ketcham
Rock Island
Holton
Mr. Ketcham
Am Team
George Bennet
Carl
Army Chaplain to Relieve in Samar Island Duty
George Robinson senior army chaplain to leave Fort Leavenworth Friday to join his regiment the Hirut infantry on Samar Island. He served as chaplain on the posette Relief during the war with Spain and made trips to Porto Rico and other ports. He has been stationed at Fort Leavenworth since the war ended.
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Samar
Leavenworth
George Robinson
United States Army
Wriday
Hirut Infantry
Porto Rico
Fort Leavenworth
Whist Club Scores From Monday Night Card Play
Whist scores from Monday night include Copeland with West O Rourke and Mite Washburn with Greenwood Williamson and Palkiner Shakeshaft a Langhanke. The Topeka Whist Men played Thursday evening with an ace scene noted.
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Seems
St Clob
SOUTH
Copeland
West O'Rourke
Mite Washburn
Greenwood
Williamson
Palkiner
Topeka
Replies to Assyrian A Critique of Christian Science
Alfred Farlow writes to the State Journal from Boston criticizing a young theologian’s attack on Christian Science. He dismisses the charge as ineffectual, calling the critic an epigone who misreads doctrine and offers no real argument for or against Christian Science.
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Alfred Farlow
Boston
Mass
State Journal
Christian Science
Ula
Helene
Electrically Free Belt Offer Sealed in Comfort Claim
An advertisement touts an Electric Belt free as a trial gift to cure chronic diseases. It promises a superior belt with no other device needed and urges readers to send name and address to receive a free trial, with no charge and no obligation though the offer may be withdrawn.
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Titols Toring Bagarians
Fragmented Study on God and Healing Beliefs
A discussion contrasts Christian Science with traditional Christian teaching on God as spirit and Christ as the Messiah. It critiques beliefs about healing through faith and mind, noting examples of alleged cures and warning against counterfeit methods. The text argues genuine healing comes from divine power, not human consciousness.
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God
Lesend
Unclear fragment hints at state colleges and universities
A garbled OCR fragment references The State University and various colleges such as State Agricultural college and Bethany College of Lind e, plus mentions Wash, Watunivern burn, Exn and exn. The text is fragmented and not a coherent report.
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State University
State
State Agricultural College
Washwatunivern Burn
Exn
Shawnee lodge taxes paid and property sale dispute
A muddled OCR note states Shawnee lodge of the L20 Fereson group will redeem property saled for taxes without penalties, pays first half taxes for 1000, mentions misunderstandings and letters about paying back taxes, and lists contact details for Union Pacific at 6S Kansas Ave and C F Menninger MD at 731 Kansas Ave with phone numbers and hours.
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Rene
Fereson
Union Pacific R. KR
Kansas Ave
F. Menninger
M.D
Topeka Ave
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