National League Slump Hinders Batting and Running
National League shows batting slump with no base running or fielding improvement. Mugsy McGraw tops with .476, Roy Thomas leads June in runs, Criger guards catching honors, McGrawn and Cooley tied for first base. Philadelphia, New York notes frequent leaders. pitchers Dent, Beal and others reach double figures in wins.
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Nelsons
Magey McGraw
Wilek
Wagner
Teckley
Sinith
Bee
Bow
Teds
Crawford
Barrett
Putte Wood
Roy Thomas
Beered
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Hamilton
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Ald Peite
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Joe Quin Neds
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Merwe
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Boston
Philadelphia Loess Bay
Rere
Peill
Phi Saal
Magers Liek
Roxie Jane Wagner
Eppaterite
McGitthity
Scott
McGovern Assesses Fitz Training In Bruising Bout
The article describes July letters and remarks from McGovern about Fitz and other boxers. It notes expectations, public betting mood, and commentary on form, conditioning, and potential strategies ahead of a planned fight.
No External Symptoms Mentioned in Blood Purifier Ad
An advertisement describes blood in poor condition with signs like nervousness indigestion and thinning. It touts S.S. 8S. as a quick remedy to build up the blood and restore strength claiming a wife’s use of several bottles brought marked improvement and vigor.
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S.S. 8S
Aystem
S. SS
Atlwta
Fitzsimmons New Blow Aims To Stop Rubini In Fight
New York July 20 Hob Fitzsimmons unveils a whirlwind swing intended to end the Rubini bout at Madison Square Garden August 1. The punch, to be tested on Gus Rubini, is described as a devastating move potentially more effective than his solar plexus punch that knocked out Corbett at Carson City.
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Fitz
Rubiis
New York
Firesimmane
Akron
McCoy Predicts Ruhlin Win In Fury Rivalry
New York July 92 Kia McCoy, a clever big man, analyzes the Ruhlin bout predicting Ruhlin will win and earn the money. He praises Ruhlin’s skill, notes his resilience and punching power, and argues Fitzsimmons faces a younger tougher opponent. He cites Ruhlin’s wins over Sharkey and Corbett as proof of credibility.
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Rem Terk
Terry McGovern
Tae Bittle Ter
The
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Todier
Lanky
Habins Fougniy
Shampions
Takerihe
Poe
New York
Kia McCoy
Battiy
Brinen
Funlin
Ruhie
McOnmciurens
Corbett
Roblin
Fritz
Pitz
Fitz
Corbett and McCoy Clash in Saloon Row at New York Fight
A July New York scene recounts a heated encounter between Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy at Corbett’s cafe. Interference by John Considine halted a planned brawl after tensions from weeks past. McCoy accused Corbett of seeking cheap publicity while Corbett denied it. a potential clash was defused as friends intervened.
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Meco
Considine
Corbett Rahde
Houmier
Corbett
McCoy
Mater
Mc ‘Oy
National League Race Dispatch Reflects Shifts This Week
A frayed week tests western clubs in the East with Chicago steady, Cincinnati showing form but fragile lead vulnerability, Brooklyn holding firm, Philadelphia fluctuating, and Boston advancing on home grounds. The Phillies and Giants display cautious confidence amid a tight NL race, with St Louis and Pittsburgh mixing results.
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Cincinnati
BGC
Phillies
Bostot
St Looie
Giants
Ueast
Philadelphia
American League Race Remains Tight at Week’s End
American League standings stay nearly unchanged after a dull week. Comiskey’s White Sox show strength though injured star Gehrig? No. Brodie suffers a charley horse, forcing substitutes to fill gaps as teams endure a quiet stretch with no major moves.
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Comiskey
Brodie
Buffalo Binoni Show Strikes In Chicago Series
Buffalo’s baseball scene features a high-spirited race in which Indi anapolis Milwaukee and Detroit vie for second, with Buffalo lingering as a dangerous contender. Observers note strong pitching in the National and a tight chase for first as Cleveland Boston and Minnesota also tally wins and tallies in a crowded standings context.
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Binoni
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Critis
Bisons
Irons
Idianapolis
Milwaukee
White Stockings
Detroit
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Hooglera Dinneapolis
Wills
Millers
Cleveland
Smallpox at Dawson Report From River Route
Victoria July 2 A Danube from Skagway reports smallpox aboard as it arrived, with word the disease came downriver. The steamer Florence was capsized. victims include Mrs. Stewart and her daughter and Purser Malthy. Dust aboard. A murder-linked name Graves appears in sea-disaster notes amid tangled details.
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Victoria
B. C
Danube
Skagway
Tims
Dageon
Lightning
Florence
Army News Ban Francie arrival of engineers from West Point
A company of engineers left West Point in 1834 has arrived here. The unit is officered by Lieutenant Gavaruiesre, Captain Zinnan, and Lieutenant Bs among others. Several dozen soldiers arrive on transports. the Twenty-Fifth Anpvennn tat unit is noted. A medical ad promotes Grove's Cane Cocoa for malaria, Chile, fever with a set price.
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Army News
Four Ladies Hurt In Wichita Park Carriage Crash
In Wichita on July 30 a runaway horse overturned a trap carrying four women near a city park. Mrs Miller died later. Miss Gilbert, Miss Chandler Miller, and Miss Schriver injured, with varying head, chest, and limb wounds. Witnesses saw a crowd assist as ambulances arrived.
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Wichita
Kas
Grace Gibert
Mandhe Chandler Miller
Ella Chandler
Huim
Bridan
Misa Sehriver
Mrs. Miller
Miss Gilbert
Mra Miller
Purdue
Survey Party Plans Line From Fort Scott to Southwest Missouri
A five man Government Geological Survey team arrived at Fort Scott to establish control points from the city to southwest Missouri for a topographical map. The project aims to obtain a geologic land survey of the mineral field. George T. Hawkins leads the party in Carthage and other towns along the line.
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Government Geological Department
Ft. Scott
Fort Scott
Government Geological Survey
Missouri
Carthage
Missori
George T. Hawkins
Contract Let for Ten Gas Wells Near Coffeyville
The Kansas Of and Gas company lets a contract for ten gas wells near Coffeyville. An expert driller from India fax the Spas tract. Work on the first well begins. The company aims to drill about twenty wells by October to attract factories to the town.
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Coffeyville
Kansas of and Gas Company
Indigna
Spas
Planta
Traveling Man Reprimanded After Philippines Remarks in Abilene
George Ogden, traveling for a Kansas City firm, provoked a confrontation in Abilene after commenting on Filipino soldiers. He was pressed by Twentieth Kansas members to apologize or face consequences, choosing to back down in the public lobby scene. Strong City prepares an opera house debut with 600 seats, aiming October completion.
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Abilene
George Ogden
Kansas City
Ornoon
Philippines
Twentieth Kansas
Struck by a Train Kills Farm Team Injures Wife
A Rock Island passenger train near Troy struck a wagon carrying W Bufin and his wife on the way to Wathena Chautauqua. The team was killed instantly. Bufin escaped uninjured and his wife was taken to Troy in stable condition. The article also lists pensions granted to Kansas veterans and other local notes.
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Troy
Bufin
Here
Holton
Kas
Farmer Shoots Self While Working In Field Near Oberlin
Oberlin July reports farmer Arthur C. Smith living near Oberlin accidentally killed himself while handling a shotgun to shoot rabbits. The charge entered his abdomen and he died almost instantly. Several cars have lived and will be shipped east, a minor note follows.
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Oberlin
Arthur C. Smith
Burglar Steals Brass Boxing From Mills and Paint Shop
Burglars struck early Friday in Independence. The Mercantite flouring mills and Reed's paint shop were robbed of articles valued at over $100. Thieves took all brass boxing equipment and cups from the machinery.
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Kasdulyai
Reed
Mil
Mirchinery
Taunt to Paris Hays City July 20 Crowd Heads East
Willie Carrick and Fred Swallow two young council members depart for a three month trip to Paris to shadow a local merchant who went a month ago to view the world Wheat crop strong spurs Agra Elevator project in Agra July 20 Ex member C H Tirher notes new elevator capacity 15000 bushels Burglary at Pratt shoe store G W Miller loss about 100 dollars back window entry no clues reward offered of 100 dollars for capture.
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Taunt
Paris
Hays
Willie Carrick
Fred Swallow
Agra
Phillis
C. H. Tirher
Pratt
G. W. Miller
Helped to See Her Son Railroad Men Take Mother to Him
Wilkesbarre Pa July 30 Patrick Kelley a member of the Fifteenth United States infantry had telegraphed his aged mother at Pittston that he with his regiment was bound for the Orient she went to the depot to see her boy when the train went by She learned the train would not stop A few Valley railroad employees learned her mission placed her aboard an engine and took her to Falling Springs where the special train bearing the troops would stop while an engine change was made
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Wilkesbarre
Patrick Kelley
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Pittston
Orient
Valley Railroal
Falling Springs
Bought Him A Horse Cincinisi Plea To Central Police
A 12 year old, O Judy-Wile Pike, applied at Central police station for aid. He said a Bloomer Petris baseball team gave him a horse to ride home from Athena Ohio where the group had disbanded. With no money, girls from the team bought him a ticket or horse for 10 op to travel to Moulton Ark, aided by farmers along the road.
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Wile Pike
Central Police Station
Korte
Bloomer Petris
Athena Ohio
Wiltto
Moulton
Gan. Ark
Puree
Rescued Bible on streetcar saves precious book
A woman on a crowded North Topeka streetcar clutched a Bible torn from her grasp as the car jolted. She leaped after the Bible, rolled and slid along the road, then scrambled back onto the car in a display of daring, white dress dirtied but undeterred. Onlookers cheered at her bold recovery of the sacred text.
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Gafield Park
Topeka
Santa Fe Observation Car to Springs Route Announcement
Travel notice lists $19.00 fares from Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via Santa Fe. Tickets go on sale August 20 with stopover privileges and a note that Santa Fe operates the observation car to Springs.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Springa
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