Boxing on the Sea Prompts Floating Theater Bid
James J Corbett opened茂 efforts to promote boxing on the sea by offering $10,000 to the owner of the floating theater Columbia, which seats about 1,000. Corbett’s plan drew alarm from rivals who warn of deck roll and slips as ships pitch, and the venture amid fickle seas.
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Providence
Macgonatus
James J Corbett
Basing Am
Riel Rena Fe
Fonting Theatee Columbia
Corbett
M'GOVERN MAD UP TO FIGHT SULLIVAN FOR CASH BET
Terry McCverrn, weighing details, says he is ready to take on Sullivan with a $100 bonus and a £12,900 bet. He recalls planning since returning from Frisca and estimates July 4 meet with Nutming A C Hartford offering $19,000. If Sullivan is genuine, McGoverin aims to fight this summer.
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Sullivan
New York
Jupe Wi
Terry McCtevern
Frisca
Reptember
Terry
Solliven
Crowley
A. C
Hartford
Cive Us
Yruree
Sullivane
Waddell and Matthewson Set for Pitch Duel
Chicago notes a proposed pitching match between Waddell and Matthewson after a letter from Manager George Travis. President Hart received the communication seeking to avoid Wash from the rotation to ensure the scheduled game proceeds. The plan aims to keep Nash on the senior list while lining up the two stars for the coming week.
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Chicago
Hart
George Travis
New York
Matthewson
Wash
Mattthewear
Waddell
Nash
Cute
Freud
Owen
Baseball at Lyndon features key players and action
In Lyndon baseball action, featured players include Gertsinger at center and McCue in the mix as the game unfolds from the start. The report highlights defense and lineup shifts with focus on the featured athletes and their early impact on the contest.
Jenkins Seeks Pro-Wrrestling Match With Filipe Opponent
Tom Jenkins, the wrestler, anxiously seeks a match with Bob Fiterimmona who recently expressed interest in entering the wrestling ring. Jenkins pushes for a July bout in Omaha or Minneapolis, urging seriousness and proper terms. A separate note mentions Manhattan’s midseason win in a Friday game, and a June 16 Arkansas game in the series.
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Tom Jenkins
Bob Fiterimmona
Georsy V.tochay
Fitea
Jenkins
Harte Parker Signs With Chicago Team in NL Deal
Dr Harley Parker a top pitcher signs with Cincinnati in National League. He joins the squad next week after a mild season work. The move is reported from Chicago with Parker touted among country’s best hurlers.
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Harley Parker
Heda
Chicago
Cincinnaiti Team
Ely m
Weason
Plague Among Fish In St Joseph Shore Streams Dead Lake Herring
Lake Michigan shore at St Joseph reports a mass die off of lake herring said to be linked to a disease or parasite. Local fishermen and scientists consider possible causes while reports note a large number of dead fish washing ashore. An unrelated travel notice advertises a rail trip to San Francisco with pricing and dates.
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Harring
St Joenph
Mich
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Patt
Lee
Lake Herring
Boughton
Chile
Owen
Hoherern
Hood's Sarsaparilla Helps Restore Vital Feeling
A fragmented testimonial suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla boosts energy and vitality. The reader recalls improving well being after taking the remedy, noting renewed strength during daily tasks and overall health.
Captain Tough Plans World’s Largest Horse Ranch in Kansas
Captain W Tough of Kansas City tests a vast land deal in Gove county, with 19 200 acres across thirty sections along the Smoky Hill River. Through Union Pacific holdings the project aims to establish a massive ranch, training stables and a track for horses, attracting buyers from multiple states as the sale progresses.
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Gove County
Kansas
Andrus
Nion Pacity Land
Union Pacific
Bismarck Grove
Lawrence
Worl
Andrushes
Tree County
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Lncate
Fen
Tee Saviea
Kove
Conte Rabes Atuku
Toeand
Caple de Sieur
Andrun
Captain Tough
Oklahorma
Iowa
Howe
Union Pacific Company
Poets
Chateanen
She's a Good Farmer Ellenworth County Lady Leads Farm to Prosperity
One of Ellsworth county's most successful farmers, Amelia Bruning, lives four miles northwest of Hillsworth. After her husband Willian Bruning died nine years ago, she raised several children and quickly hired a reliable man to help. She now owns 500 acres with 209 in wheat, 50 in corn, 16 in Koufir corn, fruit trees, and a herdcard cattle operation. The farm features a two-story eight-room house and a cattle shed with capacity for 108 head, reflecting substantial improvements and strong enterprise.
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Strom
Salina Wictor
Uc Sesful
Ellsworth
Amelia Bruning
Hilsworth
Willian Bruning
Ffe-Niene
Simp
Aud
Elimworth
Columbus Commercial Club Eyes Auto Line to Union Depot
At a Columbus Commercial Club meeting a plan emerged to form a stock company to purchase and operate an automobile line to and from Union Depot. The project impressed businessmen as a promising financial venture due to speed and novelty, potentially attracting riders.
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Union Depot
Columbia
Bus
Columbus
Uhlon
Ottawa after Bryan reaches for fame in coming session
Ottawa Kansas on June 15 reports the Assent Diy Amnesement to enlarge outreach for the forthcoming session. The town seeks celebrity presence to elevate the event and attract attention from procurable figures.
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Ottawa
Kas
Betts murder trial opens with alibi defense
The Betts case moves toward trial as defense seeks to prove alibi. Prosecutors present bloodstain evidence from the scene and a boy witness recalls interactions near the murder site. The defense aims to cast doubt by challenging the timeline and motives.
Large Stone Moved From County Ledge Near Rettiger
Quarrymen at Rettiger and Norton’s operation southeast of the city moved a colossal stone from the ledge. The 6 by 20 by 4 foot block, likely the largest ever moved from the county edge, split with no cracks and later divided for Lee County court use, producing a four toe measure and a 13 by 2 foot section.
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Rettiger & Norton
Thie
Lee County
Death of Mrs Mikesell Pioneer Hawlins County Resident
Atwood June 16 The death of Mrs Henoah Alley Mikesell aged 72 longtime pioneer of Hawlins county occurred here funeral was held yesterday She was mother of seven with husband W J Mikesell five children survive including Mike Mikenetl present clerk of court and publisher of Atwood district Democrats strong in northwest Kansas politics R A Mikesell current chairman of the Democratic district named Sikesell township in Fen county in her honor
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Rawlins County
Henoah Alley Mikesell
Mikesells
Hawlins County
W. J. Mikesell
Eee Cee
Mikesel
EA Mike Mikenetl
Court and Attorneys Still Seeking to Get Morriage Trial Started
El Dorado June 15 The Morrison trial proceedings drew modest attendance with five peremptory challenges in the morning and two in the afternoon. One hundred twenty two jurors have been examined to date as the state and defense reserves remain, and Miss Morrison appears undisturbed by the proceedings as attorneys press toward a start.
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el Dorado
Morrison
Wavant
Shooting at Winfield Injures Jed Salitennier
In Winfield a police break into a Missouri Pacific freight car led to a confrontation over beer thefts. A policeman was shot amid a tense scene as crowds gathered. Separate note: Undertakers’ association meeting slated for Abilene with diplomas to be issued.
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Jed Salitennier
Winfield
Missouri Pacific
Beer Sinitee
Walter Cunningham
Wen
Epworth League Contention in Atchison district notes officers
Meyetta June 16 report lists annual convention actions with next year officers including President J Hardin Biswatka and vice presidents J as Tikes Holton Mise McAllister and White Orbs Bits. Ottawa notes a public interest item. Charles Stark of Ottawa reports a medical concern with his skin turning darker and swelling prompting medical consultation.
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Atchison
Watha
J. Hardin
Biswatka
J. As Tikes
Holton
Mise McAllister
Ottawa
Charles Stark
Stark
Wheat market confidence grows on crop data and output
New York June 15 G D Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes improved business tone from official wheat crop estimates. Iron production nears May forecasts, furnace activity shifts, and shipments of goods for immediate use rise. Prices ease while finished goods stay active. heavy leather scarcity and footwear demand hold steady. exports and pork markets show strength amid cautious demand.
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RK. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Agricultural Bureau
Hetali Opera
Bessemer
Falls Elver
Boston
Nour
Cornell
Atlante
United States
Canucs
Community Church Services and Drowning Tragedy
Local notices list morning worships and sermons across multiple churches in Topeka and Lincoln, including Rev. dB Desyer, Pastor Samuel Coblents, and Rev. Sheldon. Sunday School times vary. Children's Day events and special lectures are announced. a drowning death of Walter Post, 18, in Burlington is reported with details of his last swim.
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Mexico
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Fife
G J. Jatear
Bedell
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J.D. Counterning
D. Dos Stam
Rank Rosebrook Millspaneh
John W. Syken
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John W. Sykes
Seramon
Good Shepherd
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Bywater
Wee Simon's
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Seventh Street
Ammon
Canon Bywater
Calvary Son
Parsons Mayor Arrested On Quarantine Law Charge
Parsons, June 1 Mayor Busby of the city was arrested on a warrant sworn by De Allison, county Health officer, charging him with violation of the state quarantine law. Rumors of a cover up circulated as officials reportedly directed facts be kept quiet. A dubious patent medicine ad and unrelated notices appear in the same column.
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de Allison
Minalipoe
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