Admiral Schley's Chicago visit ends with varied receptions
Chicago crowds greet Admiral Schley on his final day with a seaside luncheon, a dinner by the Chicago naval battalion, and a parade of congratulations. The eventful schedule includes speeches at the armory and notes of admiration from local officers and citizens. Also arriving are Page and Ham, long distance runners, who join the six day race lineup in Madison Square Garden.
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Sehley
Hamilton Club
Schley
Bife
Stampton
New York
Ten
Joe Asaret
Haglund
St. Paul
Mim
Madison Square Garden
Engitehmen
Charley Mitchell
What's in a Name Scott's Emulsion Story
An advertisement style passage extols Scott's Emulsion as a valuable health aid. It asserts the product strengthens consumptives and nourishes weak children and mothers, framing the emulsion as a natural, easy return to health and inviting readers to try it. The language reflects early 20th century marketing.
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Scott
Shelving of Sharkey Was a Part of the Plot
New York reports confirm plans for a Jeffries title defense in April. Yosemite Athletic Club in San Francisco offers large inducements to match Harry Jeffries against Fitzsimmons or Sharkey, with 17 500 to the winner and 10 000 to the loser. Financial terms and venue details circulate among sports insiders.
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New York
Robert Fitzsim
James J. Leffries
Jeffries
Sharkey
Firesimmons
Yosemite Athletic Club
San Francz
Saneco
Yosemite Club
Fitz
Hath Beach
Peases
Tomemite Club
Corninhman
Shotwidh
de Fleet
Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons Daw
McGovern Sullivan fight eyed as next big ring event
New York reports strong interest in the McGovern versus Sullivan boxing bout. Public chatter centers on whether McGovern can recover in time after nose surgery and if Corbett, troubled by breathing, will require an operation. A few fighters note similar swelling in prior bouts and question breathing ease post punch.
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San
Toe Mouovern- Sullivan
McGovern
Corbett
McGovern’s
Tosti
Macavern
Tom Cooper a Miner in Colorado
New York dispatch reports Tom Cooper, ex cycling champion, writing a friend about life at a Colorado mining claim. He notes log cabin living, a town miles away reached by horseback, high elevation, and coal seams. He mentions coal quality and price estimates, plus loneliness and routine hardships.
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New York
Tom Cooper
Colorado
Will retire Waddell facing shoulder injury again
Bradley states Roberts shoulder is broken again and unfit for conditioning. Waddell likely to rest during the forthcoming season as Bradley claims full authority over Robert Waddell amid uncertain plans. Virginia January report from Termphis notes arrival at Hot Springs and mercy on the injured player.
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Termphis
Virginia
Weaatey
Hot Springs
Robert American
Bradley
Aise
Robert Waddell
Hradley
Quin Signs Bourgeois To Play With Milwaukee Club
Milwaukee club president Quin announces Bourgeois will join the Milwaukee team in upcoming play. The signing expands Milwaukee roster to twenty and positions Bourgeois as a key contributor for the season. Also notes tryouts and other player activities surrounding the club.
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Bourgeois
Milwaukee
Wis
Quin
Stondown
Posentation
Ghana
Joer
Feason
Milwaukees
Wchesney
Debutantes and Boxing Tie In Society Note
In a Brookyn social scene James I. Kernochan hosts a gathering featuring debutantes and boxing imagery. Terry, known as “Terrifle,” trains in heavyweights under trainer Chris Mastin, as guests tour quarters, stables, and Kernochan tapestries while discussing future grove plans and visits with host family members.
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James I. Kernochan
Irene Ernter
Terry
Vers
Chris Mastin
Iin
Midh
the Meadows
Jem
Whyle
Tee
Kernochan
Watkins Signs Babb For Third Basis In Hoosiers Sale
Indianapolis Jan 18 President Watkins announced Charles Babb signed for third base joining Fr Wayne last year to fill Hickey’s shoes Also signed were outfielders George M Lusky Jack McAlister both from Washington and Columbus last season Injured but signed The sale included a cob coach news to Walter Wyman of London England with owner George H Ketchum reporting a $34,000 profit from selling the animal for $10,000.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Watkins
Charles Babb
Fr. Wayne
Mil Hickey
Charles M. Lusky
Washington
Jack McAlister
Columbus
George H. Ketchum
Walter Wyman
London
England
Ketchum
Hildreth Sells Three Steeplechase Trainers Involved
Ralph Black acting for W Whitney buys Worcsefer Boy Lothian and Duty from Sam Hildreth in Memphis. Black aims to acquire more horses from Hildreth including Tilla Suburban Handicap winner of 183% now at Montgomery Park. Hildreth keeps Tilla hoping it becomes a top timber jumper.
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Tenn
Sam Hildreth
Ralph Wack
Worcsefer Boy
Lothian
Duty
Biack
W. Whitney
Hidreth
Tilla
Montgomery Park
Hildreth
Cooley Starts Season with Boston Club Move
Topeka baseball player Dick Cooley joins Boston for the coming season after stints with Philadelphia Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. The move provoked discontent among Quaker City rosters as Cooley may play at either guard position for the National League team.
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Topeka
Fane
Boston
Cooley
Philadephia
Quaker City Rocers
Atlantic City
Pittsburg
Bret
Dackson Fia
Ships for Eastbound Fate of Bellario and Gallant
Beau Gallant and Bellario, two 4 year olds owned by Richard Croke, are wintering at Melbourne stud, W. S. Barnes. They will be shipped east by Dave Gideon for spring and summer training. Plans include possible shipment of Gallant to England for racing, after Ben Gallant’s potential futures. Enos Wishard paid $10,000 for Wyeth includes Governor Foraker Fonsie lineage, at Walnut Hall farm, Tom Stevens.
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Bellario
Dave Gideon
Pissinstion
Gallant
Richard Croke
Melbourne
W. S. Barnes
David Gideon
Ben Gallant
England
Wyeth
Enoch Wishard
aker-Fonsie
Kingea
Walnut Hall
Tom Stevens
Frisco Race Day Highlights at San Francisco Meeting
At Frisco San Francisco on January racing saw twoTavorites and a second favorite win while other events favored long shots. Dr Borte upset a 12 to 2 shot Esene, with a nose finish by Orefeo over Oru Viva. Hudson faltered from the start as Plunger Lewis backed Rex Dore but failed to win. MacGyle Ramad and Lee Jackwon Pode claimed three winners.
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San Francisco
Jan
Land
Dr. Borte
Esene
Ding Knapp
Orefeo
Oru Viva
Hudson
Plunger Lewis
Rex Dore
Dlever
MacGyle_ Ramad
Bia Tenia
Lee Jackwon Pode
Boxing column cites Mur fin as top heavyweight contender
Police Gazette Sporting Annual highlights Mur fin as among the best heavyweights in country. It notes his clever style and willingness to endure punishment, predicting a hard battle against any heavyweight. The feature mocks current rivals and promises extensive pugilist details for readers.
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Regari
Sharkey
Tarpetaea
al Smith
Hilly Mad
Martin
Jeffries Sali
Cammons
Murfin
Police Gazette
Kansas City Kansas High School Row Leads to Suspensions
A disruption at Kansas City Kansas High School as seniors protested freshman enrollment. Four suspended seniors Burt Varney Oscar Huber Averill Daily and Ross Hopkins were reinstated after about fifty students demanded their return. The incident began when ward-school freshmen were admitted and seniors climbed through a basement window to mingle, prompting clashes with Principal George Rose and Superintendent L. E. Wolfe.
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Kansas City
Kas
George E. Rose
L. E. Wolfe
Burt Varney
Oscar Huber
Averill Daily
Ross Hopkins
Freschman
Kansas City, Kas
Julius E Kammeyer
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Hose
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Huber
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Burt
Laine
Professor Rose
Tavs
Kansas City, Kan
Affidavit of Cummins Recounts Filippino Killing Claim
Kansas City Kan January 2 Lemuel Cummins a Twentieth Kansas soldier seeks to correct senate records on General Wilder Metcalf inquiry. An affidavit describes meeting with Major Metcalf, capture of two prisoners at Caloocan February 10 1898 and Cummins and Cohen escorting prisoners. prisoners allegedly refused to proceed and the account shifts to subsequent events.
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Kansas City
Kan
Cummins
C.F Cooksey
A. Boss
Metcalf
Cohen
Unclear fragment hints at testimony in shooting investigation
A Sunday night fragment references a university event and a band, with notes about keeping conversations open by mail. A reply from a tor Maxim suggests an affidavit, while Cummins’ attorney states he has never been called to testify in any investigation into the shooting.
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Ivesitijon
Wes
Tor
Maxim
Cummins Tolis
First Presbyterian Church Leads Seventh East Mission Giving
Wichita Jan 23 The First Presbyterian Church of Wichita ranks eighth among the world’s largest Presbyterian churches in gifts toward missions. Notable amounts include University Place New York $. Liberty Pittsburgh $5,137. Central New York $. First Germantown Pa $. First Auburn $3,710. First Wichita Kansas $2,8?0.
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First Presbyterian Church of
China
7Th Avenuehhurch
New York
Lafayette Church
Brooklyt
University Place
Liberty Church
Pittsburg
Central
First
Germantown
Auburn
Kan
Record Cattle Sale Sets Saline County Mark in Chicago
Barry Donmeyer closed a record breaking cattle deal in Chicago on Wednesday. Harry Donmeyer, a New Cambria cattle man, shipped 2 year old cattle sold for 4.95 dollars per hundredweight, totaling over 95 dollars per head. The sale breaks county records despite price and freight differentials between Chicago and Kansas City.
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Chicago
Saiina Journal
Harry Donmeyer
New Cambria
Mr. Donteser
Na‘gat
Mr. Donmeyer
Saline County
Kansas City
Coffelt murder trial delayed for Kansas Day banquet
Winfield Kansas January 23 Judge L H Webb continued the Coffelt preliminary hearing by agreement to February as several attorneys wished to attend the Kansas Day banquet in Topeka. Coffelt stands accused in the murder of Santa Fe detective George Montgomery. Also notes on pensions, local obituaries, and a railway brakeman death near Olathe.
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Winfield
L. H. Webb
Coffelt
Topeka
George C. Montgomery
Santa Fe
Snow Wreck Ditches Missouri Pacific Train Near Burr Oak
A Missouri Pacific train between Burr Oak and Jamestown was ditched Monday four miles east of Burr Oak. The engine and tender left the track after a sow detour, injuring brakeman John Andrews. Cars stayed on the rails.
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Jewell City
Missouri Pacif
Burr Oak
Jamestown
John Andrews
Traveled Man Killed in Wichita Stairway Fall
An evening report from Wichita dated 7 January notes the death of S. C. A. Minck a Chicago traveling man who fell down a stairway and died without regaining consciousness. The incident occurred in Summerville area and is being investigated.
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Wichita
S.C
A. Minck
Chicago
Sila
Danish West Todian Treaty Sent to Senate for Ratification
Washington January 13 The senate in executive session received the Danish West Todian treaty and the extradition treaty with Serve and the trade mark treaty. Senator Cullom chaired the committee and both treaties were reported via the usual pattern after committee review.
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Washington
United States
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Tolokoo
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Tie
Health update on William Allen White from Colorado Springs
A telegram from William Allen White, now in Colorado Springs for health reasons, reports no improvement and greater danger than commonly known. He and those around him fear overtaxed strength after prior efforts, following his departure a few days earlier.
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Emporia
Kan
William Allen White
Colorado Springs
Dramatic Events At Ooh Ed Ole Theater Dew Fork
Dramatic events unfold as Tye Girt from Pea er Tee pans ae the Ooh ed ole theater Dew Fork for 16 nights. Lena Merville plays the title role with Mr. Turner as a vaunted supporting figure in a clever routines comedy.
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Dew Fork
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Fareee
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Lena Merville
W ‘Turner
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Real estate transfers and local notices from January edition
Fragmented OCR conveys several real estate transfers listing individuals and addresses such as Laura P. Roycebush to Sarah Ewart at 728 730 742 Clay Street Marti and Dennis subdivision, Rosetta Betis to Conrad and Race at 195 Western Avenue, and other deeds. Also mentions posts on public notices, cholera era ads, medical claims, and a note on Postmasters appointments in Kansas and miscellaneous local items.
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Sarah Ewart
Clay Street
Marti & Dennis
Rosetta Betis
Conrad
Western Avenue
Jet A. Shaffer
Wim. Allen
Tb. O. Fepenve
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Beter
Patric
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