Longtime farmer boxer slated for return in October
An unruly, rustic bout tale centers on Selby and his claim that veteran heavyweight Dig Vint, once a famed field hand, plans a fall comeback. The scene unfolds near Lake Saratoga with a boast of mounting battles to face top contenders.
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Grand Hotel
Norman Anily
Saratoga N.Y
Rilty Holt
Mala Holt
Anid Selby
Milo
Thor
Ana
Tom O'Rourke
Mooy to Fight Hart in Louisville match
Southern Athletic Club of Louisville plans a boxing meet featuring Kid McCay and Marcie Bart, undefeated titlists, as they await Hart to accept the challenge. Promoter Warts and the club seek to stage the bout with Hart arriving to gauge terms, while a racing brood and Foxer contingent provide background on the match’s wider sporting context.
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Southern Athletic Club
Louisville
New York
Kid" McCay
Marcie Bart
Southern Athletic
Wet Loubruin
W. & Vorter
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Bee
Footer
Hart
Turesc Ewo Frenchaien Over His Knees in Paris
In Paris during July, James Corbats as puri list attends Maxim's fashion event at the Marquia de Mockelion. A card message referenced frustration over tick issues and an encounter at the venue.
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Turesc
Paris
James Corbats
Marquia de Mockelion
Maxim's Fashion
Spanking Incident Sparks Nightclub Ordeal and Reception
An account describes a French pair insulted by Corbett event attendees leading to a public spat. After a linear scolding the pair were dismissed. Corbett hosted a champagne reception for 40 guests in his honor, claiming the punishment served as a signal against foreign meddling.
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Corbett
Princ
Civic Purity League seizures target Elks and Turners in Kansas
In Port Scot on July 23, Civic Purity League activists aided by temperance figure R. A. Fraser from Topeka pressed to close saloons. Judge Walters Simons court injunctions against eight liquor dealers were served by Sheriff Brooks and promptly obeyed. Elmer Strother warned of further action against Bike and Turners if saloons persist, while J A Prager and Fraser emphasized unity. The federation aims to mobilize Cherokee Crawford Bourbon counties for collective action if needed.
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Walter Simons
District Court
Saicona
Brooks
Turners
Elmer Strother
Civic Purity League
Hiquor
Elks Lodge
Fort
Hurrvereins
Itfa
Elks’ Lodge
Strother
Clyte Purity League
Boen
J. A. Prager
Caney Waterworks Plan Reported with Cost Estimates
Caney Roy May 22 This city plans a new waterworks plant on a hilltop with a reservoir 110 feet above the curb. The system would provide 6000 gallons of water and strong pressure, aided by a dam across the Cherokee. Estimated cost 16000 for reservoir system or 15000 for a standpipe fed by wells.
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Caney
Roy
Mae
Caney Valley National
Runaway Pullman Carwreck Injures Passengers Near Montesuma
A serious collision on the Mexican Central line near Montesuma yesterday wounded several southbound passengers, with some expected to die. A Pullman palace car detached during coupling ran uncontrolled, smashing into a living car and causing injuries to travelers including Edith, Jessie Gaulin, and others from Texas, Oklahoma, and California.
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Montesume Yesterdey
Dound Eran
Hured
Edith Eee Ate
Jessie Gaulin
Kunaas Lacy McCormack
Curnea Boscia
Jane Schimmy
OkiwnoMm
Jean Curidrgs
Mexican
John M. Dutulé
Joan NM. Dutile
Tom Botlanan
Torrere
A. P. Parker
Fi Pasi
Fiores
A. Keeran
San ‘Astonio
de McLamoore
Austin
Death News Hits High African Leader as Country Mourns
July reports from Ampterdam note President Kroger of the South African republic is deeply depressed over his wife’s death yet continues work with renewed energy. Press comment questions political implications as the nation grieves Mrs Xrugve and a series of official notes from New York mention secretarial changes and international responses amid the crisis.
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Ampterdam
Kroger
South Africas
Mra. Xrugve
New York
Theodore M. Banta
Secretars of the Helland
Population of Kansas Census Figures Released
The Census Bureau released figures showing population by nativity and color, listing totals for states including Indiana and Indian Territory. The report highlights males and females counts, race categories, and numbers of native, white, and colored populations with breakdowns by race and ethnicity.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Indiana
Indian Territory
Indian
Matam
New Kinds of Fish at Stanford and Hawaiian Studies
President David Starr Jordan returns from two months studying fisheries in Hawaii under the U S Fish Commission. About 40 species collected and classified with 60 new to science. J N Cobb and Dr Jordan preparing an extensive government report on fish laws and customs in Wanders.
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Stanford University
Cal
David Starr Jorden
Hawaiian Islands
United States Fish Commission
Aciente
J. N. Cobb
Dr. Jordan
El Reno Homestead Frenzy Sets New Record Pace
El Reno July 2. A massive homesteading rush fills the town as 14 506 register, bringing total in El Reno to 92 48 with Lawton at 2 605 and 24 282 overall. Railroads push capacity as Rock Island runs longest passenger train yet. Crowds surge from rail and wagon, with 69 000 in city by Monday afternoon. Local figures report injuries and political interest among Kansans and Populists registering, plus a townsite plan led by women and new county appointments announced by Governor Jenkins.
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Bronday
WI Reno
Lawton
Rock Island
Eee Gee Eggy
Brajor Shreve
Topeke
Leedy
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Atate
Fred Gordon
Col. Gordon
Copeland County
Topeka
Reuben Booth
Toam Street
Rockland Com
Ray WF
Eekict
Women's Mutual
Jenkins
Charles J. Jones
Robert Carr
Pawnes
Kiews County
Samuel Combs
Lincoln County
Baby Health Ad From Historic Route Sg
An OCR fragment advertises medical products and health tips for babies. It mentions Eagle Brand Condensed Milk and references physicians and a “Baby's Diary.” The snippet also notes summer travel via Santa Fe Route and plans for illustrated books and folders. It includes burn and pile remedies and a local drug store reference at 72 Hudson Street.
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Hudson St. WN
Santa Fe
Children Are Hers and Her Departure From New York
A fragmented Philadelphia style notice describes a mother seeking to leave New York with her children aboard the steamer Cany panks bound for London on July 13. It notes efforts to stop the departure and mentions staying with friends, with the text suggesting a mental distress context.
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Canypanks
London
Chew
Ana
San Francisco Teamster Strike Paralyzes City Trade
The teamsters strike in San Francisco idles about a thousand workers, halting drayage and piling freight on docks. Wholesale dealers and canneries suffer most as farm prices drop, pears plums and potatoes move poorly at wharves, with rail freight awaiting appraisers and bonded warehouses. Overland Freight Transfer hires drivers and customs guard bonded goods.
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Teamaters
San Francisco
Overland Freight Transfer Company
First week of warehousemen strike near end
Crockett Cal July 2 brief telegraph notes say the first week of the warehousemen's strike is nearly over with both sides showing similar resolve. References Jana under physicians care for heart disease and death attributed to syncope. Cape re July 23 reports no chance of European intervention and urges fighting to the end. New York July stockholders meeting notes take hold of a separate question in Staten Island.
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Jana
Phsvicians
Cape Re
DeLarey
Elelkadoria
New York
R— Whe
Port Hat
Staten Talnod
Notable Names Fragment From Philadelphia Page
Fragmentary OCR lists Nobwithet and Shamodd with unclear descriptors in a Philadelphia page. Text lacks coherent event or context, making precise identification or summary difficult.
Gardner to Box Carter in San Francisco match
The National Athletic Club has arranged a middleweight bout between Geo Gardner and Carter for August at Mechanic's Pavilion in San Francisco. Managers expect a decisive fight for the middles title, amid past contenders and ongoing rivalries affecting the championship outlook.
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Oreek
San Francisco
Cal
National Athletic Club
Geo Gardner
Carter
Mechanice
Gres Gains
Jack Moffat
Ana Martin Hare
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