Spectacular Claims as Corbett Fights Grievances with Britt
In a vivid report from the scene, Young Corbett blames referee Grane y for biased calls in the Britt bout and vows a rematch. He asserts Britt is his master and warns Graney he will wait for a chance to settle scores, aiming for the next major showdown.
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Corbett
Geelsion Reniersd
Britt
Nynpathky
Corban
Doubin
Edo
Gong
Katee Graney
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Pile Cure Claim
In a broad appeal the ad promotes Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a cure for all forms of piles, noting it was not devised for piles yet proved effective, and urges sufferers to read the booklet and buy 50c or 1.00 bottles from local druggists.
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Caldwell
Sir Mortimer Durand and Kinana Sportemen's tour events
Sir Mortimer Durand attends to Young Corbett’s interests as payouts and prizes rise for the Kinana Sportemen's tour with events at Junction City on March 1 and May 2. Henry Placks plans a public exhibition in New York as Kid McCoy bout looms in Philadelphia.
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Mareh
Kinana Sportemen
Ptate Imleur
Gilbert
United State
Placks
New York
Henry Placks
Chanmion
Kid McCoy
Philadelphia
Isiow
Phicky
Arthur Cripy
Tie
Yank Kean
Cripre
Mortimer Durand
Lan Rom
Washington
Death linked to chloroform in New York apartment
Mrs. Wicth Pish wife of Captain John Albert Fish was found dead in West 11th Street apartment. Authorities say death likely from chloroform inhalation after husband and maid report she used the liniment earlier. Coroner cites heart strain worsened by fumes as the cause.
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New York
Wicth Pish
John Albert Fish
West 11Th Treet
Mex
Fish
Bankruptcy growth and law impact noted by cleric
Frank Brown argues prosperity drives more bankruptcy filings, citing the new law's effects since its enactment. He notes higher voluntary commitments and ongoing attachment costs for debtors, while commercial creditors push for enforcement amid rising filings.
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Frank Brown
United States
Gistrint Court
Wall Thie
Itetine
Antigma Fond Umon
Ines Perveratty
Fire From Live Wire Destroys Cooper Building Floor
In Denver on March 8 1928 a blaze on the eighth floor of the Cooper Building threatened the structure. Firemen flooded the floor to control the fire causing substantial water damage. The worst losses hit the Southern Coal and Railway Company with records and engineering files destroyed. The blaze started by an electric wire. In Kansas City March 31 Raphael Soden son of Pat Costello Hoden died at one. The 1 year old left estate valued at 200000 and monthly income of 500, to his brother Henry aged 6.
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Denver
Cooper
Colarate 4 Southern
Sich Chiuanes
Kansas City
Raphael Soden
Patti Hoden
Henry
Favorite Prescription Offer Backed by Strong Guarantee
An old text touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as uniformly successful for female weaknesses and related conditions. It promises a $500 legal payoff for any case cured after a fair trial if the remedy fails, urging buyers to insist on the product and to beware unscrupulous dealers.
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Pierce
Perc
Quetta
Searge
Coats In Apes
Piers Fi Pierce
Common Sense
Strike Appears Certain Des Moines miners face shutdown
A sub committee of the miners reports disagreement over strike plans. The current contract expires today and a new deal could force a general shutdown. About 1 million tons of coal are stored while railroads hold ample supplies. The strike fund aims to sustain 600 to 700 miners for about six weeks.
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Des Moines
Marek
Tews
Jousard
Veteran of Five Wars Receives Delayed Pension
J F W Richter of Wyandotte County dies in Kansas City on the eve of a government pension award after a life of service in five wars. Born in Germany, he fought in the Franco Prussian War, India campaigns, and the U S Civil War, later living at Leavenworth and with the Stewart family in Kansas City. He had been blind for 31 years from a Gettysburg wound and had recently learned he would receive $200 monthly.
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Kansas City
Kan
United States
J. F. W. Richter
Richy
Gettysburg
National Military
Leavenworth
Stewart
Richter
Germany
France
Hagland
India
America
Union
Hancock
Virginia
Atlantic
J. TD. Hoverrock
Washington
Peruvian oil supply cut as refineries limit intake
A Peru order restricts crude oil receipts to 606 barrels daily from Peru Reids due to Neodesha refinery capacity limits and full tank storage. Production in the field runs about 10,000 barrels daily with 400 wells to come online next month, risking temporary development halt this summer. City Clerk Goarrey released the annual financial report showing $44,722.22 in expenses and about $10,000 in excess receipts, with cash on hand rising to $8,275.26.
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Peru
Standard OM Company
Peru Reids
Neodesha
Kankag
Ofl
Cin
Kansas City
Goarrey
Andersen
Lnbor
Salina
A Good Word for Garden City Heritage
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Garden City’s early days and population a generation ago. It notes the town’s small core around the CJ Jones and Durant houses Beatford addition and Worrel farm, with sparse buildings across two blocks, illustrating how the town stretched outward.
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Garden City
Jones
Hon Durant
Ives
Beatford
Nauntty
Garden city growth and 'Garden apot' of the southwest
The Brent enthusiasm and busy streets show Garden City, Kansas thriving as a market hub with new homes, brick buildings, and a growing population. Residents recall Philadelphia era ties while noting substantial expansion in business, residences, and transportation as crowds return.
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Boomern
Brent
Daum
Pearce
Garden
Haskell County
Strikes Gas at Garnett Gas Well Near Garnett
A gas well near Garnett struck in is reported to be about half a mile southeast of Garnett. Gas flow increased with depth, first seen at about fifty feet and rising until 500 feet when the hole began to cave in. Private W G Snake of Fort Leavenworth is jailed after desertion and sentenced by a general court martial at Fort Riley to two years and a half in prison.
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Garnett
Gota
Junction City
W G. Snake
Sixth Infantry Bar
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Riley
High Water at Carbondale Sparks Bridge Rise
Carbondale experiences high water after heavy rain as Berry Creek floods and reaches Main street bridge. The event is described as the highest in years and prompts stock owners to move stock to safety. Also noted is the suicide of E W Holland, age 70, who left a farewell note to his daughter about his money. An interurban railway project for Southeast Kansas progresses toward grading and tie placement at Independence.
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Carbondale
Berry Creek
Main Street
Manhattan
Kan
E. W. Holland
Labor Protest Initiated by Cleveland Labor Council
The Cleveland Labor Council began a campaign to circulate petitions across the United States urging the president and Congress to remove troops from Colorado mining districts. They expect about four hundred thousand names to be attached to the petition when it reaches federal authorities.
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Clevelandl
Atlantabert
Electric lamp prices to rise two cents per unit
Oklahoma Prohibitionists nominate Charls I Brown of Cherokee for delegate to Congress. W A Humphrey, FW Totes of Guthrie, J M Monroe of Oklahoma City, and S S Shielda of Seward named delegates to the national convention at Indianapolis. A New York report says a merged electric lamp company will change operations under General Electric, with two lamp grades offered and prices up two cents per lamp.
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Generst Electric Company
New York
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Prohibition Party of Oklahoma
Charis 1. Brown
Cherokee
W. A. Humphrey
FW. Totes
J. M. Monroe
Oklahoma City
8. S. Shielda
Seward
Indianapolle
Democratic delegates chosen for St Louis convention in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports the state Democratic convention elected delegates F Pettigrew W F Drennan J A Stransky from Minnehaha Brule H Volkmar Grant E J Gross Potter Chauncey L Wood Pennington W J Whitmore Lawrence. The body adjourned after approving resolutions backing William Randolph Hearst for president and denouncing Republican policies. Pettigrew addressed the meeting and urged unity with Hearst, while E J Johnson won the party committee post amid Hearst alignment. The convention rejected a call to publicly pledge delegates to the national nominee.
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S. D
St. Louis
Jefferson
Jackson
Bryan
Wih
Randolph Hearst
Hearst
U. S
Michard F. Pettigrew
Democratic House
Hye
Republican Party
Democratc Committee
EJ. Johnson
Democratic Committee
Resolutions Committee
Botkin Trial Ends Amid Bribery Allegations
San Francisco reports a sensational trial ending with juror bribery claims in the Cornelia Botkin case. Four jurors are said to have been influenced, with a possible fifth targeted, prompting a court discharge motion as Judge Cook contemplates impaneling a new jury. Police testimony recounts a bribe offer of fifty dollars to a juror, who refused.
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Cornelia Botkin
J. & Dunning
Caiis
Cook
Trix
Botkin
Hotkin
Wittman
Sim
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