Wrestling duel ends in a draw as rivals display grit
In Philadelphia the 18 bout ended in a draw with Jeffries and Brown both showing strength. A separate card featured Tom Bharker and Peter Maber wrestling in a catch-as-catch-can bout where neither dominated. Hermann Wolff appeared in the earlier events, but the matchups devolved into cautious, technical exchanges with little decisive action.
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Omark Jones
Tom Bharkernd
Peter Maber
Wisich
Rome
Nelson
Pater
Sealve
Mora
Swithey
Pink Coat Triumphs in Front Run at Washington Race
The Pink Coat led a tight field in a Washington afternoon dash with Vesuvian and The Conqueror II close behind. Geord and The Conqueror II battled for position as Vesuvian surged from the rear to reach the front, while others faded.
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Chicago
Fury
Washington
Vestvian
Furtimas
Star Cosmber
Vewuyian
Pink Coat
Woodford & Buckni Yy
Cone
Ant Vesuvian
Oelehanty Leads Cheltty Macnewson in NL batting ranks
Oelehanty tops the National League list with a .347 average as Wurkett drops to third and Weldrick sits above him. Beidie Bartalt Wallacy and Donovat join two players over .200 as Burkett credits a claw two with one hit. Keeler Hur Tune and Chicago New York confronts pause in stolen bases context.
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Cheltty Macnewson
Gaare
Messer St. Louie
Atvraget
Delehanty
Eer
Wurkett
Cormee
Weldrick
Pec
Bathonal
Beidie Bartalt- Wallacy
Hodirrs Chorus Leader Involved In Vague West Grounds Incident
Unclear text identifies a Hodirrs Chorus leader Ciesgn involved in an incident at West elder grounds. Mentions Hart Childs and Yokets, admission denial at a pass gate, and general remarks. Text is garbled with many missing or misread words, providing minimal concrete facts or dates.
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Ciesgn
Stark Chijrts
Elde
Hart
Frizie at Frizco Ignites July Pig Event
In Frasciece on July 22 a local fair event drew attention with pigs shown and judged. Details are sparse but the page notes a small livestock showcase and community participation.
Will Young Pitcher Moves to Mathews Club In Trade News
Cincinnati reports Charney Cane’s release sparks speculation over a farm move for a young pitcher. McPhee may exercise rights to place Cane with the Mathews club of the Western Association as negotiations unfold.
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Mathews
Cincinnati
Charney Cane
Awe Mt Loune
McPher
American Eragus Bench Hits Trager in Turbulent Tune
A garbled game report notes American Eragus benching and a clash with Trager amid confusion on the field. Mentions Dye, Ho, and a scoring sequence, with unclear innings and players.
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Ncorten
Trager
National League baseball game recap with scattered names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a National League game and several personal names but lacks clear actions or outcomes. Key names appear scattered, suggesting a sports item with possible scores or events, but details are unreadable. No definite teams, location, or result can be established from the provided readable portions.
Western League Game Report with Multiple Injuries
A battered account describes a Western League game featuring Gale and Brer, with Hodes and Ketcham noted for late boosts. Miller and Tanned spark Hemprit, while Das and Dasina provide defense. Cripple Miers is mentioned as Bundayae preparations continue.
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Gamt
Abe
Ah Alow
Siertinam
Miller
Galorade Oy
Gaston
Tase
Uncle Sam's Receipts Show 93 Percent Gain in West
Kansas City Kansas Post Office reports record first class receipts under President McKinley, with Topeka’s growth lagging behind. For year ending June 30, Topeka posted 106,762.06, up 9 percent. Wichita led state gains at 40 percent. The Topeka office, staffing growth to 25 clerks plus 16 carriers, expanded free delivery yet cost 68 percent of receipts. Additional stations and improved routes boosted revenue, while Washington inspectors consider more carriers and money order help.
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United States
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Kansas
Pune
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Wichita
Women Strike Joint at El Dorado Tent Party
About five WoC from T. U. women gathered July 2 in Dorado to close a joint in an orchard near El Dorado. They seized beer from a tent, sparked a clash with a crowd, and sought action from county attorney and sheriff. The county official ordered the place closed. deputy sheriff served the order, and the proprietor promised to comply.
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Dorado
Kas
Woc. T. U
Bao Eee Indies
Joune Terved
Texas Fever Exists In Cowley County Cattle
In Cowley County Texas fever is reported among seventy five cattle and one hundred infected animals in township 35 south. A United States Bureau of Animal Industry agent notes fever tick supplies in the area are ample, making it unlikely the Kansas sanitary commission will need to import fever ticks from Texas for the remainder of the season.
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Cowley
Yen
McCustinghar
Tin United
Branley
Kansas
Texas
Reversion of Peeling Temperance Earnest Fort Scott Trial
Fort Scott residents witnessed a temperance event as a jury session followed a visit by prominent preachers to a saloon district. The prosecution argued breaches by saloon helpers and business owners, while court proceedings focused on the enforceability of penalties and accountability in the saloon trade.
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Fort Scott
Junction
River Brethren Hold Annual Harvest Home Festival
The River Brethren of Oe county gathered Saturday for their annual home celebration at Zion Church seven miles east of Anilene Ablieno Kas. The event marked a community harvest rite with fellowship and song.
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Ablieno
Kas.saly
River Brethren
Oe County
Zion Church
Seve Miles
Osborne Harvest Festival Promises Big Wheat Display
Osborne July 28 Hoch plans to speak at the Osborn Anquet 30 harvest festival. Osborne County records the largest Bushole of wheat this year, with preparations for a trade display tied to the harvest. Residents from over 2000 members are expected in the vicinity for the event.
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Samuel Zook End Weller Ware
Osborne
D Hoch
Oeborne
Ree
Belleville Post Office Orator Delivers July Address
Long, a Belleville patron saint of public service, has become an accomplished orator. On the Fourth of July in Jetmore she addressed a large crowd, praised for patriotic eloquence. A prominent WWRC lady and longtime Grand Army worker, she has spoken at many veterans’ gatherings. Congressman Callertead plans to congratulate the deserving Belleville official as Mire Long.
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Seteville
Madge TC. Long
Belleville
Jetmore
Beidhess Witow
WW. RC
Grand Army
Mire
Long
Heatbroke rain prayers sweep Leavenworth churches
Leavenworth Kansas July 22 heat peaked at 105 with moist air intensifying the misery. Catholic and Protestant congregations held prayers for rain under Bishop Fink guidance with Sunday services in cathedrals and churches planned weekly until rain arrives.
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Drouth
Kat
Fink
Kantian
Kas
Protmont
Crescens to Race No More After Season Closing
George H. Ketcham, owner and driver of the world champion trotter Crusyeus, announced that the Norse horse will race no more this season. After the close of the season he will be sent to New York for shipment and retirement plans.
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George H. Ketchem
Crusyeus
New York
SeaCe Ee
Ketchas Aalabiiana
Feoor Ei
Seascg
Seeker Homes as Oklahoma lottery draws draw crowds
El Reno reports booming registration for homeseeker lottery with 7,007 registered on Saturday and 23,779 total in Fort Sill area. Booths open with brief waits while trains bring families selling pies and lemonade. Officials aim to process up to 25,000 registrants before Friday 6 pm cutoff. Local scenes mix crowded streets, shows, and camplike Midway atmosphere near Lawrence and surrounding counties.
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Dersone
Fort Sifl
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Erauaiog Tek Tate
Wellington South
Richards
Regia
Arkansas
Cyrus Lelued
Jenkins
Iand Finley
Hennessey
Herbert Crosby
M. A. Low
Caddo County
Interior to Conduct Drawing With Three Officials Named
Washington July 2 The Interior announces the names of officials for a drawing to be conducted by W A Richards D 2 Ayer and Judge Dale in charge. The notice details the slated process and authority overseeing the event.
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Ayer
Judge Dale
Washington
Score of the
Interior
Weary and worn kidneys blamed for aches and pain
A reader named Mrs A W Weiss of Gli Chandler Street recounts years of kidney trouble with back and loins pain. She tried several doctors and many remedies without relief until discovering a home remedy or product she credits with improvement.
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Mra. A. W. Weiss
Gli Chandler Street
Poison Disease Cure Advert Parody From Pulp Ad
An old medical advertisement promotes S. S. S as a cure for a syphilis like disease. It touts quick healing of mouth sores, copper colored patches, and relief through blood purifiers. The copy warns to avoid mercury and claims vast consumer use for five decades, urging readers not to despair.
Oklahoma committee names and meeting details misread
A list of committee members includes Imelonor, chairman, with Th P. Ager and BL Louine Freak Dale. The commission plans to meet at El Reno on June 7, three days before the opening date. Compensation will be set by the secretary of the interior.
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Lind Offer
Th P. Ager
Louine Freak Dale
Oklahorma
el Reno
Secretary of the Interior
Mrs Kruger Dead in Pretoria After Illness
Pretoria report says Mrs. Kruger wife of former President Kruger died Saturday afternoon of pneumonia after a three day illness. She was 47, mother of sixteen, noted for domestic charm and simple Boer lifestyle. The couple had left Pretoria when the British seized the city and the president went to Europe earlier this year.
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Hopablic
Craneveni
South Africa
Voldt
Bev
Mre. Kruger
Uni Abe
Europe
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Feild
Lake Weasel Burns and Nearby Disasters
Reports from Lake Weasel and nearby areas recount a small craft sinking southeast of Green Island with unknown losses, four fatalities from a separate Lebanon derailment incident, a teenage drowning near Chillicothe, and the Belgian ministerial retirement in Brussels with succession plans including Baron Mouchen and Viscount De Ho.
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Brussels
Count de Lichterveide
United States
Baron Mouchen
Mexico
Furst
Viscount de Haughem de Ho
London
Homeseekers Excursions to Oklahoma Return Date
Fragmentary notice outlines homeseekers trips to Oklahoma with departure dates in July and August. Mentions a $16.10 fare and a panel meeting. notes potential extension to August 1 but details are unclear.
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Bodies of two daughters found after yacht sinking
The bodies of Misees Ta Misabeth and Annette Colburn, daughters of Arthur T. Colburn of Philadelphia, drowned when the yacht Venizia sank in Long Island Sound last Thursday, have been recovered and brought to Brooklyn undertaker awaiting Philadelphia orders for final disposition. The bones were found in the Venizia cabin by a Champion steam derrick. Captain Punt and a sailor named Frank are to be located. The yacht was wrecked near Greenwich and Bands Point. two bodies preserved are of the two daughters, while other relatives remain missing. The vessel now lies afloat near Meintsosa’s Basin as search continues.
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Arthur T. Colburn
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