Kid McCoy Refuses Aid to White Plains YMCA Event
New York January reports recount Kid McCoy declining to support a Young Men's Christian Association benefit in White Plains. McCoy, ostracized after remarks by locals, refused to contribute or spar for the charity show. He left town for Florida for rest, saying the public sentiment remains supportive of him as a prizefighter.
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New York
McCoy
Young Men's Christian Association
Kid
Shear
Christian Association
Whit
Rfr
Gardner Team Falls In Ottawa Shooting Challenge
Ottawa January 25 A ten man Gardner versus Ottawa Sans shooting contest ended in Gardner defeat by three points. The day featured a turkey shoot after the match with a misfire injuring a participant lightly. scores list Gardner 28 Rankin 30 Detar 25 Mull 15 Ampelstrom 36 and Ottawa players Breder 34 Martin 44 Fesenmiem 32 Flay Jormean 43 Emnails 36 Haley 25 Guy Sareea esterase as Weter Bigelow.
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Gardner and
Ottawa Sans Clubs
Ney
Gardner
Corbett and Jeffries Boxing Controversy Shapes 4 February Date
New York June 25 reports a meeting of Corbett and Jeffries representatives agreeing to fix February as the closing day for bids by clubs for their world championship bout. Paris offers 15,000 francs plus a guarantee for July or August, but the March 13 date remains favored. Jeffries heads to Hot Springs for early training before work resumes in Allenhurst, New Jersey, with plans to fight in Paris if needed.
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New York
James J. Corbett
James Jeffries
al Sroith
Inland Athletic Club
Broadway Club
Utica
Buffalo
San Francisco
William A. Fi
Paris
France
Parte
Boh Forbett
Jeffriné
Schafer Wins Mator in Strong Evening Display
Schafer defeats Ora Worningstar and Morningstar to claim a decisive win. The afternoon scores show a steady, balanced performance from Schafer with standout defense and sharp shooting. Morningstar struggles to match pace, yielding a clear edge to Schafer in both sessions.
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Ora Worningstar
Senuater
Morningstar
Schaats Ra
Schaefee
Bernstein Loses Manager as Dougherty Quits Post
Chicago reports Jack Dougherty, who had handled Joe Bernstein’s affairs, has quit his managerial post and canceled plans for a fight with McGovern. The abrupt change ends Dougherty’s work with Bernstein and leaves the athletic camp in flux.
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Chicago
Jack Dougherty
Joe Bernstein
Rier
Hie
Ae McGovern
Cub Dougherty
California and Princeton May Track Meet Sparks Boxing News
The article notes a California track team clash with Princeton in May at the university, and highlights rising featherweight Kid Broad’s rapid ascent. It mentions John Cregah of Princeton and prospects for matches against Bernstein and McGovern, with Broad aiming at the lightweight title.
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University of California
Tenla
Princeton
Jin
John Cregah
Piiceton’ Trove
Tomas T
University
California
Priicetan
Consigned to Earth at Funeral in Opera House
Walter L. Sherburne laid to rest after reception at the depot and services in the opera house. Military and civic units joined the procession with the Twentieth Kansas volunteers, G A R posts, and local groups in tribute. Religious rites led by Rev. Frank Daimets with music and a boyhood tribute from J B Turtin of Waterville.
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Ixui
J.B. Turtic
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G A. BR
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Capt
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Pitan Tiders
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Falkett Post
Tring
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Mabir
St. Patterson
Redmen Gathering Atchison Powwow Features Parade
About 90 people attended the Red Men event in Atchison on January 24 with two Holt Joseph team members present. A costume parade team work and a banner were highlights. Sachem H C Libby of Weld City attended.
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Ht. Joseph
Sachem H.C. Libby
Welr City
Catarrh of the Stomach and a Patent Remedy Ad
A historical advertisement describes catarrh of the stomach as linked to neglect of cold, listing digestive symptoms after meals. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, simple cure to aid digestion, reduce irritation, and restore appetite, with testimonials and an offer to mail a booklet.
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Murehall
Mich
Kansas Musical Jubilee honors prizes May at Ruthhinesn
The eighth annual Kansas Musical Jubilee meets May 15 to 18 with $2,000 in prizes. Classes cover choral groups from Class A to youth and mixed ensembles, juried by Prof. George Burdett. Entries require preliminary fees and start certificates. contests reward vocal groups, male and female ensembles, and soloists with substantial cash awards and medals.
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Otal Yer
Gale Pirek
Leavenworth Man Trials Coffee Experience on Tehuantepec Isthmus
Fred Tarty of Leavenworth returns from Vera Cruz where he studied large coffee plantations on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. He notes tree spacing, soil, and drainage, describes processing steps from planting to market, and predicts rising U.S. interest in Mexican coffee amid lessons from local growers and dealers.
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Fred Tarty
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William Small
Lo Dee
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Fonthiis
Aire
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Miners Face Shutdown as Kansas & Texas Coal Slows Work
Reports from Cherokee and surrounding counties indicate all Kansas & Texas Coal company shafts, slopes, and strip pits suspended operations except for Thedefeld strip pits, with shaft 37 closed. Disputes with lessee W. Barrett worsen the situation as unions claim victory and miners confront uncertain wages and store credit.
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Kan
Jun
This County
Cherokee County
Kansas & Texas Coal Company
Thedefeld
West City
W. #. Barrett
Bilferky
San~ Utionium
K_ & T. minox
Ventral Coal & Coke Company
Nelson
Gettig
Disappointed girl and companion halted in elopement plan
Kansas City authorities arrested Lulu Bowers a 16 year old Horton girl who vanished from her home and reached Leavenworth in disguise. She and Mack Cottey 17 of Kansas City planned to elope to live together. The pair were halted near the state line by Detective Wilson and taken to police station for processing. Lulu will be sent home to her parents and Mack to reform school.
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Lulu Bowers
Hewton
Kang
Mack Cotty
Wea Seddenly
Gully
Horton
Leavenworth
Billings
Kanes City
Cottey
Kaneas City
North James Street
Mack
Wilson
Reform School
Costly Divorce Case Heads for Trial in Wichita
In Wichita on January 25 a costly divorce case is filed by Mrs. E F Bowen of Kingman County against her husband J S Bowen a wealthy farmer. She seeks a temporary restraining order an alimony and division of property claiming joint accumulation of assets including cattle land certificates and cash valued around 1000 with about 120 acres of land. The court granted a restraining order and temporary alimony 10 per week plus 50 attorney and 25 suit money. She seeks permanent alimony and half of all personal property.
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J. S. Bowen
Kingman County
Mra
E. F. Bowen
Jonger
Bowen Cline
Bowen
Atchison A. O. U. W. Grand Initiation February 2
Atchison January 25 An A O U W revival is under way in this city with 100 new members expected to join. A grand initiation on February 2 will feature the Deku team and include toasts and music after the ceremony.
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Atchison A
Atchison
U. W
Yanguet
Musi
Watch Quarantine Maintained in Kay County Okla
Kay county commissioners consider lifting the general quarantine with Kansas and neighboring Oklahoma counties to keep a sufficient quarantine around Blackwell. Dr. W B Swan of the Kansas board of health assigns Dr. Acker Arkansas City Dr. Holcomb Winfield and Dr. Martin Wellington to Kay County to inspect Friday. If reports are positive quarantine rules will be suspended in Kay county except Blackwell.
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Kay County
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Blackwell
W. B. Swan
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Acker
Arkansas City
Holcomb
Winfield
Martn
Comentries
Blackwo
Hutchinson City Council Votes to Cancel Bonds
Hutchinson January 25 The Hutchinson City Council passed a resolution to cancel 30000 dollars in bonds voted to the Hutchinson and Southwestern Improvement company. The bonds aimed to spur a railroad terminal project but were thwarted as the depot and facilities were taken over by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.
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Hutchiness
Hutchinson & Southwestern Improvement Company
Hutchinson & Southern Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fr
W. A Bradford
Free Cure for Baldness Promises Growth and Free Trials
The ad proclaims a free trial remedy for baldness promising hair regrowth and a vanished crown. It cites testimonials, urges readers to mail a 1 cent stamp to the Alterhelm Media Dispensary in Butterfield Building Sanela nd Olle, and claims dramatic results regardless of prior hair loss history.
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Alterhelm Media Dispensary
Conditional suit over company contract not delivered before road passed
A legal notice records a conditional suit based on fulfillment of a contract by the company. Proceedings note delivery was incomplete as ownership of the road shifted into the hands of the Hampshire authorities. The fragment implies a transfer of control affecting pending obligations.
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Hants Ee
Meeks Hid Money Before Lynching in Fort Scott
Fort Scott residents learn that George Meeks, one of the lynched murderers, reportedly carried hidden wealth believed to be $600. He allegedly wrote to his wife Mollie Meeks of Pueblo requesting her arrival to learn the hiding place. He refused to leave words for his kin as he bled from a gunshot wound.
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George Meeks
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Leonold Ediinger
Mollie Merk
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Col
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Prison appropriation debated for Leavenworth penitentiary
From Washington word says a $100000 extra appropriation for bulleths cell houses may pass Senate but House shows weak support. Representatives generally favor funding the new federal penitentiary entirely with convict labor. Warden McCuny Low reports uncertain prospects for the appropriation.
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Leavenworth
Washington
Federal Penitentiary
Prison labor shifts to new site with cell house planned
Warden McClaughry discusses early spring work on a new prison to build a cell house dining room and other buildings before outer walls. About 300 convicts work daily at the new site as conditions improve and commute time is cut.
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Durie
Burglars at Preston and Kansas Home Board Meeting
Burglaries near Preston and a separate report from Wichita detail a store robbery tied to a forged check for 160.79 and a notes on a widespread labor activity. The Kansas March Home board held its annual meeting in Wichita with officers elected including Dr. J. Fuller of Eureka as president and George W. Bristow as superintendent.
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Kansas Marorth Home
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Eureka
George W. Clark
Topeka
Emma W. Port
Betolt
H.C. Leonia
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RR i
Carrington
Howajte
Jowell City
Mt. Hotsington
Newton
George W. Bristow
Mra
George W. Brine
CE. Bowery
Gas prospect excitement in Williamsburg area
Jan 26 report from Ottawa notes a local interest in oil and gas drilling near Williamsburg. The community and investors show enthusiasm for potential exploration and economic benefits from resources found on the land.
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Grea Ottawa
Williamsburg
Hock Lind Lumber Company Employee Arrested for Embezzlement
An employee at the Hock Lind Lumber company was arrested today on embezzlement charges. The suspect allegedly diverted company funds and faced a court appearance as the case proceeded. Further details about dates, amounts, and proceedings were not clear in the readable text.
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Hocklind Lumber Company
Ares Alan
Une Corte
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