Mrs Fitzsimmons Draws Revolver at Buffalo Fight
A crowd of about 6000 gathered at Union Depot near Buffalo as Mrs Fitzsimmons drew a revolver to stop a ferocious dog fight featuring her Great Dane and a bull. Spectators scattered while pugilist Bob Simply watched and laughed as the big Dane killed two cubs and overly provoked the crowd. The episode ended with bets offered and the event breaking up amid chaos and disbelief.
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McGovern Next Opponent Faces Hoops of Hype in Bakersfield
In San Francisco and Bakersfield talk centers on Perry McGovern as his record remains blemish free. He has posted easy wins across thirty five fights, mostly over four rounds, fueling confidence he can shine in top division. Backers gamble on a chance to see him land a decisive blow.
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Cal
Perry McGovern
Canberra
Hererra
McGovern
Strafelt
Bakersfield
Mererra
Brooklyn Wonder
Joe Bernbtelty
Boris Satehee
Sateraticia Oye
Sal
Harris Out Of Race In Local Foot Contest
In a muddled report from the track event, Bilkg Harris and Curtilo Clario competed in a foot race amid confusion over results and a wager dispute. The crowd watched as the leaders stretched out, with early signals suggesting a close finish before unclear notes ended the brief recap.
Why Beemann Did Not Start In Darby
The report discusses Teorn frocs cas semann and Merapetan tan aad ieee Felis Becrt ure in relation to Captain Brown and Gary Hormann as a backdrop to the Darby Pennsylvania event. Rain affected plans and the article notes Beemann did not start while listing involved parties and locations.
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Ropolite
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Ieee
Felis
Aimee Gary Hormann
Kentucky
Fery
Captain Brown
Tigers Get Strong Coaches
Readable sports brief notes new coaching changes for the Tigers, highlighting improved staff and plans for upcoming games. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but emphasize strengthened leadership and team direction.
Diverse baseball and horse racing notes from the era
The item blends reports on baseball figures such as Evans and Harris with horse racing results from Morris Park and Churchill Downs. It notes Roy Evans at Recreation Park, praises pitchers like McGinnis, mentions Ellsie L. and Sir Tom Tiddier, and covers events at Morris Park, Churchill Downs, and St Louis with details on bets, odds, and outcomes.
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Sir Tom Tiddier
Salisbury Failing Alarm Amid Lord Salisbury Health Decline
London reports indicate alarming signs about Lord Salisbury’s condition as May news from The World notes A J Balfour’s private audience with the king. The World suggests his debility resists treatment and schemes for leadership succession surface, with references to the Duke of Devonshire and potential cabinet changes.
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Adventist Camp Meeting Planned in McPherson Park
In McPherson Kansas arrangements are complete for a six weeks Seventh Day Adventists camp meeting in City Park starting June 1. The city council granted park use for a large tabernacle and camping tents, with expectations of a big turnout and the presence of noted divines from the denomination.
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Italians Driven From Iola in Clash at Cement Plant
In Iola Kansas on May 9 a confrontation erupted between cement plant workers and a crew of 22 Italian laborers imported to fill vacancies. After initial volleys and injuries on both sides, the Italians were forced to flee into the woods and were later escorted to the Santa Fe depot and shipped out of town amid crowd threats and local unrest.
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Panthers at Large Alarm Kunting Panth ers Area
Independence residents fear two panthers roaming twelve miles south near Verdigria river. Melford Page saw one while watering horses. hounds failed to locate. Farmers vow to rid the beasts, possibly tracing from Arkansas or Indian Territory.
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Scattered Kansas items from May reports in Salina era
Local notes recount a Wichita death by likely suicide with police considering a murder theory, Abilene shooters tournament results with several players and placements, a Salina marriage arranged via advertisement leading to a seven member family, and Kansas pension awards including widows. Solomon district church ordination and ministerial appointment discussed.
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Cook Strike Spreads Across City
San Francisco May 9 report on a widespread cook strike now spreading to maintainers watties and bakers. Roughly 1,000 workers have joined the action with nine hour day demands and sympathy walkouts reported among labor groups.
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Cal
Ing Ne
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Mrs Nation Comment From W T U Leader Stevens
Mrs Stevens of Maine, president of the National W T U, says Mrs Nation’s actions reflect Kansas rough life. She adds she does not condemn Mrs Nation for actions other tribunes might not advise white women to imitate, but believes Nation did much good amid Kansas harsh life and environment.
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Battle of Bullets Knicks Kansas Man Killed in Duel
An unclear report from Wichita details a fatal shooting at Cleo Restaurant amid a chaotic scene. Pred Smith is named as the involved party with references to conscription era themes and borderland tension.
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