Sharkey Knocks Out Choynecki in Second Round
Tom Sharkey of the Sailor defeated Joe Choynecki of California in Chicago at Tattersall's last night. The fight was fast action, both landing repeatedly. Sharkey's lefts and rights overwhelmed Choynecki who could not rise after the second round KO. Choynecki weighed about 165 and Sharkey about 155 in a hard all round lightweight bout.
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Tom O'Rourke
Sharkers Corper
Chogyneki
Choyneki & Monyent
Joe
Marina
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Hope
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Stral
Beceme
Saneae
Choynoki
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Tom
Watt
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Denies Rumored Match With Mesmerist In Derby Season
Chicago May report quotes Charles H. Smith owner of Kentucky Derby winner Lieutenant Gibson denying any planned match with Mesmerist. He says both colts are entered in the American Derby and could meet at Washington Park. Smith notes stable plans, trainer Hughes predicts a likely victory, and no special races will be entered this year.
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Smith
Chicago
Charles H. Smith
Lieutenant Gibson
Stone
Seniths Xo Tall
Gilson
Agin
Washisgton Park
Featherstone
New York
Gites
Louisville
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Prine
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Northwest escape of Jeffries ends in bicycle wreck
Allenhorat New Jersey May 2 report says champion Jeffries had a narrow escape when his bicycle head snapped and he was thrown. The wreck occurred within a week’s space and could have been serious or fatal, though details remain incomplete.
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Nwarhow
Jeffries
Allenhorat
N. J
Reil- Fuast Bintion
Unclear text from Lakewood page hints at rival show prep
Fragmentary report from Lakewood New Jersey on May 9 describes Pepe and a band in training. The article notes all assistants agree on his peak condition and hints at an upcoming surprise performance. Details are incomplete but emphasize tight preparation and standout readiness.
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Lakewood
WN. J
Pepe
Uneasy themes in Gotham sports talk of prize fights
In New York on May 9, observers discuss the unsettled status of heavyweight titles. Debates hinge on Corbett, Jeffries, Fitzsimmons and Sharkey, with plans for future bouts and a Paris showdown. Ryan heads to Chicago for a McCoy clash as boxing news roils the scene.
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Ftpstasien
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Jeffries
Juireson
Tytle
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Uiteo
Sieceselon
Fitzsimmons
Fettings
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Jim Turendors
Paris
Wecesterday
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Ryan Wenl
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McCoy
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Walcott to Meet Choynski in Chicago Bout This June
New York May reports Joe Walcott the colored cyclone will face Tom Choynski for six rounds at Tattersalls Arena in Chicago late June. The pairing was arranged by Law Houseman. Rourke seeks a Walcott victory over Choynski to prove Walcott’s win was not a fluke.
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Joe Walcott
Hue
California
Tattersallsbie Arena
Chicago
Law Houseman
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Per Ceck
Rourke
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Brossway Athletic
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Hourkie
Unscrambled Names Mark Turbulent Boxing Pact in 19th Century
Local articles describe a volatile session where Sota, Maier and Meccy reached seventy percent of the grants, bowing to a pivotal clue. George Dixon, former featherweight champion, reportedly sold out his saloon and aided Fin in a controversial signing amid a disputed agreement.
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Meccy
Peretpis
Ant Stang
George Dixon
Recebuy
Han Saerre
Niger
Ton Blusbet
Duttersall
Ethelbert Beraued Match in Prospect for Sweepstake
Belmont and Whitney plan a match race between Ethelbert and Beraud with Perry as the rival trainer. Details like distance and weights are unsettled while public attention grows for a potential Metropole Handicap showdown. Kilmarnock’s strong previews and Whitney’s purchase of that horse add to the high stakes and speculation.
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Whitney
Kethebert
Berna
Eiber Gneethelbert
Kilmarnock
Woo Whitney
Kilmarnock F
McGraw and Robison Likely to Surrender to St Louis Flue
Maitimore May may be certain McGraw and Robison manager and catcher of last Baltimore League team released as St Laws will accept terms offered by management. A telegram from Frank Wy received urging a meeting in Cleveland with Tu Hans Robinson president and owner. They have accepted the invitation and will meet. Mechaw offered to manage Louis year, and Robison’s bonus will total 800 for the season. Officials expect an agreement in Cleveland.
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Herd
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Tu Hans Robinson
St. Louis
Cleveland
Mechaw
Lous
Birddie
Yellow Tail at St Louis Inaugural Favorite Breezes In
Yellow Tail the great colt expected to be the favorite for the Saturday inaugural at St Louis. Jockey Thorpe will ride Captain Hackathorn Road colt over the 12 mile course, after a smooth trip from San Francisco. The piece recalls last year’s Loutr Trangural win and notes rivalry with Fitz, Abapbyrd, and others as the scene shifts to a new season.
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Yellow Tail
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Abapbyrd
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Vettow "Calk
Mock nonpartisan Boston convention nominates Bryan in 1900 race
In Faneuil Hall a Boston gathering of youth society delegates held a nonpartisan presidential convention. Four names were debated with Bryan leading at 187 votes, McKinley 183, Roosevelt 120, Olney 16. John D. Long and Thomas B. Reed received no support, George Dewey not favored. A gold Republican platform was adopted as adjournment neared.
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Faneuil Hall
Wiliam J. Bryan
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Richard Olney
John D. Long
Thomas B. Heed
George Dewey
Lorton
New England
Kansas promoters plan Texas town near Graydon site
Saline county promoters visit Salina to recruit settlers for a new town near Graydon on Trinity Bay. They offer 245 acre townsite, 25 000 acres adjoining land at 225 per acre, with 5 dollars per twenty five for town improvements. Land yields fruit and vegetables well, with strong claims of profits up to 200 per acre. They will depart May 15 with a party of fifteen from the Wittmann house.
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Saline County
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Gypsum City
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Wittmann
Noted Hearing at Emporia in Brandley Murder Case
The case of Harry Brandley charged with the murder of Frank Hinard in Chase County will go to trial in district court on May 14 after a change of venue from Chase. Brandley, out on $10,000 bond, claims alibi while the state argues circumstantial proof. Lawyers include McWilliams Fuller Hedden Madden and Cochran. Lyon County’s Spencer may assist. Chase County bears trial costs around $2,500.
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Cottonwood
Oklahoma Coyotes Cull Beneath County Bounty Scandal
Wellington May 9 county commissioners in session approving bills paid over 3400 for coyote scalps. They suspect bribery involving live coyotes and fake captures. Sumner County residents accused of killing coyotes for bounty and submitting fake bills. officials vow to make an example of offenders and require sworn proof of capture and kill within the county.
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Sumner County
Oklahoma
Clay Center Waterworks clears profit after year
Clay Center records show municipal ownership of the waterworks yielded 190 in net after expenses for the year with 4200 in hydrant rentals saved. P010.52 in rents were collected before expenses. City officials note the first year of operation as a financial positive.
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Clay Center Waterworks
Clay Center
Perkins Persistent in County Poor Farm Suit
The county commissioners and Joshua Perkins clashed over the post at the county poor farm. Perkins, appointed last fall for fifteen months, refused to vacate when a successor was chosen in January. The court ruled for Perkins, with appeals expected and stock removed in the dispute.
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Joshua Perkins
Perkins
Poor Farm
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Postmaster Cleared as Clerical Error Revealed
Fort Scott May 9 Postmaster Smith of Hepler Kansas was exonerated by the district attorney after his arrest on charges of fabricating reports to boost office salary The case stemmed from a 1 year old daughter who, investigators found, made the erroneous report Nearly every Hepler merchant testified to Smiths good character and integrity
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Smith
Hepler
Kan
Eastern Star Grand Chapter Opens Meeting at Hutchinson
Hutchinson May 3 The grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opens today with an address by the grand and Mrs Wheeler of Norton Attendees from the various Kansas chapters are present to attend proceedings and activities of the gathering.
Acacia chapter holds annual meeting and officer elections
Officers of the grand chapter will present reports and elect new officers during the day. In the evening, the Rest tee in Kansas will emphasize work. Reporting officers include Mrs Eva Wheeler grand matron E W Poindexter grand patron Mrs Myra Mottram steel secretary and Mrs Elizabeth Magle grand treasurer.
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Kansas
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Steel Tetary
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Salt workers seek 20 percent raise at Hutchinson plant
Hutchinses May 9 A conference of salt workers union representatives and Hutchinson Salt Company managers was held Tuesday afternoon. The salt men represented packers and loaders and obtained a raise of nearly 20 percent. All salt ranges are now running at full capacity day and night including Sundays and weekdays.
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Salt Workers’ Union
Hutchinson Salt Company
Winfield Grants 25 Year Phone Franchise to Hurst
Winfield city council grants a 25 year telephone franchise to W Hurst of Springfield Missouri for a Winfield system. City to receive fire alarm service and 4 percent gross receipts. Three independent firms sought franchises. Hurst has 20 days to accept, 0 to begin work, and plans to complete the system. $5,000 certified check required. Maximum rates set at 2 dollars monthly for business houses and residences.
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Springfield
Mrs Allens Fate in Burlington Murder Case
Mrs Amelia Allen wife of John Allen murdered April 25 bound over to district court on $2000 bond to answer first degree murder. Haris who confessed to shooting refused to link her to the crime. Ottawa bond vote bond issue approved for Franklin money via bonds due in two and three years. Atchison marks 35th annual Kansas State Sunday association session with about 600 visitors expected. Oscar Sjogren reports seven wolf scalps from his farm.
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District Court
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Ottawa
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Kansas State Sunday Association
Atchison
Wolf hunt ends with mother and six cubs unearthed
In Salina a local report states a hunter named Mr. Sy shot the mother wolf and dug out six pups from under a rock in his pasture. The event is described as a public bulletin from Salina Se publican.
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Police Ordered Out of Saloons in Lawrence On Duty
Lawrence law limits police on duty to enter bars liquor stores. first offense brings one month suspension, second offense dismissal. The report also mentions local elections, tax votes, and other brief items from Hutchinson, Fort Scott, Iola, Atchison, Concordia, and Wichita with a mix of civic notes and oddities.
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