Gnashed hopes for Colt and Gibs on injuries and wins at Washington Park
Sportsman Charles Headsmith reports on Lieutenant Gibson's leg swelling, possible return next year, trainer Chan and jockey Boland in support. He notes Gibsons near-miss in a recent race, Gibson’s weight and conditioning, and Gibson's potential to win with proper recovery. He also discusses Tam Mauixtled and plans if the situation worsens.
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Philawo
Gibson
Wittete
Chas. Hughes
Charles Headsmith
Washington Park
Chan
Boland
Hornet
Boland Nosied Him the Moment the Horse Got Into Srootie
Chicago
Euunane Gilson
Hoot Defeats O'Brien in Six-Round Battle at Tattersall's
A hard fierce fight lasting six rounds at Tattersall's Chicago on July 11 ended with Jack Root, once middleweight champion of Chicago, gaining a decision over Dick O'Brien of Lewiston. O'Brien showed poor condition late in the bout after one of the severest exchanges seen in Pale city.
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Tattersall’s
Chicago
Jack Root
Fervail
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Pale
O'Brien
Ana
Rocital
Dia
Obrien
Brien
Dream
Brian
Tran
Bohnint
Twlfadogun
Referve
George Siler
Root
Hoot
Orin
Tweletts
Tudt
Tommy Ryan
Absolutely Pure Vinegar Ad Threatens Local Market
An advertisement urges customers to ask grocers for Silver Leaf Vinegar from Cipen Marr Warre Ware, claiming absolute purity and urging purchase at local grocery outlets.
Hoot Edges Brien In Tight Three Round Bout
In a rough three round match at the gym, Hoot fought Brien with lefts and rights. Brien pressed early but faded as OBrien’s mobility and stamina kept him competitive. The referee announced Root the winner amid a noisy crowd with bets favoring Hoot for the decision.
Gans Beats Griffo In Seaside Bout For Victory
In New York July 11 Joe Gann of Baltimore defeated Atchire Griff known as Young Griff of Australia. The referee stopped the eighth round after Griff failed to answer the bell. Gans employed a cautious waiting game as Grifffo faded, showing old form at times but unable to avoid the decisive blows.
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New York
Seaside Athletic Club
Joe Gann
Baltimore
Atchire Griff
Young Griff
Australia
Griff
Griffo
Grito
Brighton Beach Fast Hace 1 45 1 16 Mile Race Record Set
At Brighton Beach July 11 a world record 1 45 1 16 mile in a renewal featuring Standing a three year old chestnut colt by Candiemis Thy Lion ess. Charentus and Standing contested the early lead with War as favorite. Standing surged clear but McCue urged him on to win by a neck in 2:45 146, surpassing the prior mark of 1 45 ¾.
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Brighton Beach
New York
Brighton
Candiemis-Thy Lioness
Charentus
McCue
Stanting
Anod
Green Morris
Madrine Tod
Rds
Chappaqua
Oneck
P.M. Civitt
Western Turfan Core
Ketcham
Perry
OTM
Luke Ward
Whitney
Betonica
Armour
Alfred Craft
Norristown
Willian Preihfutter
Drivin
Freud Ratttur
Lana
Gus Strius
Lexington
Droghede
Russell
Lelais
John Nolan
Detroit
Cleveland
O. G. Kent
Marines ‘Brigade
Pittsburg
Guy
Ferris
Inter
Quakers after Fox in Roxton baseball offer
Roxton July 11 reports of Hin Fox of Holy Cross college considering a third base role with a league club. Offer rumored at 2000 for rest of season, with strong urging from friends and Philadelphia club pursuit in weeks prior. Fox may join if not averse to entering professional baseball, though he may decline to stay amateur.
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Roxton
Vitadelphias Arebot
Hin” Fox
Holy Crom College
Deoes
Philadelphia
Holy Cross
Cambridge
Wingine Senith
Ehtia Gelphin
Outland Declines Kansas U Coaching Offer
Outland will not coach Kansas University football next season. He was courted by Johnny Outland via manager L. Davie but could not accept the offer. he will join an eastern college as an instructor in physical culture.
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Outland
K U
Lawrener
Kan
Waerd
L. Davie
Johnny Outland
Kansas University
Ene
Frenches and Sloss Win in France Feature of the Game
The report highlights the French and Sloss combo dominating in a Paris match on July 1 as part of the Prix deedactithes event. Mentions racing, horse notes, and turf figures with names like Neptune TT and Sownie Phelps, plus local farm and racing chatter from Lexington and St Josephs.
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Sloss
France
Paris
Vinerines
Imiron
Tooraino’e Neptune
Iuast
Sownie Eint Phelps
Cas
Harvest Exodus Hits Central Kansas For Harvest Help
About two hundred harvest hands flood freight trains regardless of crew. In Salina on July 11, exodus continues as thirsty workers ride eastbound, many with small sums, to return to cities after weeks in wheat fields. The rush will keep crews busy. farmers pile grain and prepare for threshing with hundreds more workers expected.
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Salina
Kansas
Union
Fiat
Saline cattle owner proves two steers survived thirteen days
Charles Hamilton conducted a bizarre experiment to show a two-year-old cow may endure thirteen days without water or food. While the tale is odd, Hamilton later retraced his steps and found the two steers alive, buried about six feet deep with heads beneath the ground, having survived drought with water supplied. The scene occurred near the Coffin northeast of Saline.
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Charles Hamilton
Mir Hamilton
Wade
Raculten
Mumillon
Hamilten
Kole
Salmie Faneh
Mysterious case in Mound Valley involves missing man Matt Bust
Matt Bust, from Mound Valley, disappeared two weeks ago after going to Guthrie to work for Wells Fargo Express Co. He later appeared in Wichita acting strangely, moneyless and disoriented. He was sent home on a train with guards, but by the time authorities reached him he was highly agitated and dangerous, requiring multiple men to restrain him.
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Mound Valley
Matt Bust
W. Ho Bosh
Guthrie, Ox. B
Wells, Fargo Express Co
Betry Night
Bush
Wichita
Matt
Caterday
Texas Fever Hits Cattle Near Tonesburg in Chastavus County
Reports from Sedan July 1 describe a cattle disease outbreak near Tonesburg in Chastavus County. Over fifty cattle deaths linked to Texas fever have prompted quarantines and reports of cattle contact with infected herds from Jonesbury pastures, with some farmers noting prior inspections had found cattle disease-free. Authorities note some farmers use petroleum as a preventive measure, while others lose livestock and implement containment.
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Sedan
Tonesburg
Chastavaus County
Dee
Ema Conner
Here
Jonesburg
William Mayfield
Shobe
Conner
Lont
Aeaeneie
Sigtonen Bend
Shab Brosten
Guhery
Indian witness testifies at Salina liquor case
Salina July witness from Rice region speaks in the United States circuit court case on liquor. The Kickapoo Indian, connected with Haskell Institute and noted for football, describes an outfit deemed dirty and circumstances judged poor in Jackson County.
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Salina
Rice
United States
Thar Rice
Haskell Institute
Abbott
Se Ives
Jackson County
Soaeta Spp
Tivestion
Wheat Rotting From Rain Destroys Kansas Crops
Farmers in southern Kansas report heavy losses as floods and persistent rain rot wheat. The downturn follows two weeks of unsettled weather, damaging stands, reducing yields, and triggering months of concern for harvest prospects.
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Kansas
Kase Pete Singener
Emaier St
Widespread Wheat Loss From Rains With Rail Route Talks
The article notes heavy wheat damage from rains with vast fields ruined and little stock remaining. It also reports Emporia, Kansas, likely lane to host the Orient railroad, with a terminal, roundhouse, shops, and significant funding discussed, plus a pension increase for Captain W S Wait and a suicide case near Lawrence. Catholic church plans for Salina feature a new building budget around 18,000.
Astor Leaves England Social Career Ends Ambitious
A London dispatch notes William Waldorf Astor abruptly leaving England at the height of the season, canceling engagements and recalling invitations for house parties. The Prince of Wales is blamed for insult to Capt. Sir Archibald Milne, signaling Astor's social decline as London awaits the future king's cues. Also ad notices and social event items appear, including a lawn social by the First M. E. church and a wry remark on love and cards.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
William Waldorf Astor
Germany
Prince of Wales
Haa
Archibald Milne
Astor
Bodies recovered from burned steamship Saale hull
New York reports three more bodies drawn from the wrecked Saale. The remains were nude and greatly damaged, making identification impossible. Debris and warped iron floors fill the former saloon area amid extensive fire damage.
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New York
Saale
Maki
Prisoner Objects to Jail Intake and Resists Transport
Frank Meredith and Paul Neeky refused to enter the city jail after district court commitments. Jailers used mild windpipe pressure to quiet Meredith as he voiced objections and threats. Separate items note return fares via Santa Fe Route and a Chauteauqua Assembly ticket window with train times and a novelty advertising flourish.
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Beng
Frank Meredith
Paul Neeky
Gauntlers
Grabb
Meredith
Grubbs
Ayla
Ottawa
Chauteauqua Assembly
Thompson Discharged and Topeka Encounter
The report notes Thompson discharged status and details of a Topeka event with mentions of individuals arrested May 3 and June 39, and subsequent releases. Separately a wildfire near Boulder Creek California, July 1, started by a balloon on July 4, devastates timber with many families evacuated from Bendleton and Bear Creek camp areas after days of effort.
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Boulder Creek
Cal
Hrendleton
Bear Creek
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