Mica Mountain Hoax or Mine: Vrooman Group Claims Rich Find
A Kansas report chronicles a sensational claim by Independence leader Yi-Frank Vroomano, head of the Vrooman Gold Mining and Prospecting Company, asserting vast mica and gold deposits in the Blue Hills. The tale describes shimmering reefs, mountainous riches, and a large expedition pushing to stake the claims with substantial anticipated yield, amid speculation and traveler narratives about the discovery.
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May Yi
Frank Vroomano
Congress Silvomd
Kansas
Vrooman Gold Mining
Prompertiog Company
Fils Huipes
Herkles
Minaveo- Calournous
Neary
Murtigit
Wien
Nichols
Sorria
Norris
Urey
Sara
Edmonton
Demand for Twine Outstrips Lansing Plant Capacity
Leavenworth May 37. Reported demand for twine exceeds the Lansing plant capacity. The plant cannot fill orders, with daily shipments and contracts surpassing available output. Authorities note harvest needs and rising prices drive expansion and timely delivery remains critical.
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Lansing
Cofeyville Bill On Smallpox Quarantine Held Up
The Cofeyville Journal reports a late smallpox scare led to several quarantines in and around Codervilles to prevent spread. The commission halted payment of the Cofeyville bill, raising questions on who should cover quarantine costs.
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Cofeyville Bille
Commissionera
Cotreyville Journal
Codervills
Pythians Elect Officers at Iola Meeting
Rains interrupt final exercises of the Knights of Pythias gathering in Iola as officers are elected. Grand lodge names chief, grand vice, and other key posts while local queen and aides are listed among attendees.
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Iola
Seston
Knights of Pythias and
Ratibone Bixters
Ieee
Eco Sciey Sothers
Che. Popes
Oon Irs
Lingie Bates
Aette
Tary Kingart
Cs Mannan
Matera Ose
Negra Tye
Sree
Guind
Wiker
Gwodiand
Grand Ousterguard
Summers
Eigoredta
Ottawa Chautauqua Debates Set for July Session
Ottawa Kansas May 17 The Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly outlines the July 9 to 26 program with J P Dolliver and Champ Clark as prominent lecturers. Notables include Dr McArthur Rev Wright Dole and others. musical acts led by Prof F E Chapman. First Regiment Band K N G to perform. new Bussel club building nearing completion for the department.
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J.P. Dolliver
Champ Clark
Ottawa
Kas
Ottawa Cheutauqua
Sesson
Yoing Coats
New York
Cits Oe
F. E Chapman
Occasawa
Vial
Quartette Apy
Reiment
Buss
Street car accident kills mayor's son in Hutchinson
In Hutchinson Kansas on May 17, John Harsha eight year old son of Mayor J P Harsha was killed while riding a city street car. A passing trolley jumped the track and crushed him between the cars causing instant death.
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Hutchinson, Kas
John Harsha
J.P. Harsha
Wichita Boys Givens Six Year Term at Leavenworth
Wichita news notes a six year penitentiary sentence for Geo Offstein and his brother John for stealing chickens. Other items cover pensions for Kansans, a telephony project from Atchison toward Falls City, and local civic plans in Mitchell County, with school and courthouse developments in El Dorado and Beloit.
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Wichita
Leavenworth
Geo, Offstein
John
Salina High School Graduation Exercises Set for Friday
Salina high school will hold graduation exercises Friday evening at the opera house. Graduates include Marie De Prient High Cadberg Anna Hossack Ole Shasta Lucy Abel Genevieve Rice Brows Luetta Javes Arthur Ben Sonnet Harvey Base G Giimell and Wellington.
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Salina High School
Ealing
Kas
Salina High
Opera House
Marie de~ Prient
High Cadberg
Anna Hossack
Ole Shasta
Lucy Abel
Genevieve Rice
Brows
Luetta Javes Arthur Ben
Sonnet Harvey
Base G Giimell
Wellington
Corbett Seeks Encore After Coney Island Fight
New York May 17 James J Corbett the victim in the Coney Island fight last Friday night has strong boxing and theatrical offers. Managers propose weekly wages from 1000 to 1250 with sparring not required. Corbett may perform a sketch or appear in exhibition as he weighs next steps and possible rematch with Jeffries.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Billy Brady
James J. Corett
Conay Island
Corbett
A Toser
Baston
Athenaeum
Jeffries
Jeffries Crogey
Tat Corbett
Setirtes
Coney Island
Tenderloin
Corbetts
Tot Mackesey
House of Representations
Ree B. McClelan
Tone Veely
Tender
A. Trudy
Tom O'Rourke
Marcus BK
Mager
Lis
George Considine
Declared Off in Coney Island Match
The May 17 bout between Dak Jeffries and Armstrong at Coney Island has been declared off. Champion Jim, who trained Armstrong, believes the big man is too strong for Rin, advising him not to engage. Joe Bernstein remains active in the theater scene with plans for entertainment at the Bowery.
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Jeck Jeffries
Armstrong
New York
Dak Jeffries
Tab Armstrong
Coney Siand
Jim
Jase Chee
Sankora aGiice
Arenatoles
Joe Bernstein
Miner's Bowery Theater
May Fisna
Cundaville
Mysterious Visit Noted At Mayor's Office In May Day Scramble
John L Sullyan recounts seeing a lone man in the mayor's office as Roundsman Kennell kept watch. Sullyan claims the man whispered of law and warned about a crowd gathered outside. The report hints at tension and unseen factions surrounding city affairs.
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John L
New York
John L. Sullyan
Sullivan
Kennell
Ostreek
Fragmentary report notes a contestant’s win and tense exchange
A garbled passage describes a champion named Judin, an apparent writing error, and a tense moment as Kennelly speaks to a frightened man by a window. The scene ends with someone handling an incident unobserved shortly after.
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Judin
Kennelly
Sul Nantes
Bulliran
O Rourke Doubts Sharkey Will Fight Jeffries Again
New York May 11 Tom O Rourke says Sharkey’s camp has not committed to a Jeffries rematch and doubts the bulky fighter will challenge the champion again. He offers to match Walcott for 5000 dollars and to defeat every foe Jeffries beat at less than the champion did, without seeking a payout himself.
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Tom O'Rourke
Jef
New York
Ram Sharkey
Asepiie Jeffries
I Ring
Sharkey
Jeffries
Coney Island
O'Rourke
Defiries
Rourke
Walcott
O'Hourke
Double Umpire System May Return to Baseball
Cincinnati May 17 It is likely the league will return to the double umpire system soon says Bo far from the Chicago club president Hart opposed to the change while Dreyfuss Pittsburgh favors abolishing the current arrangement Brash remains non committal noting ongoing league business and planned measures to be settled at the next season’s fall meeting.
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Cincinnati
Hart
Chicago
Dieyfums
Pittsburg
Eapire Arrangement and Returning To the Double System. Mr. Brash
Dreyfuss
Mr. Brash
Lessue
Lsu
New York
Brush
Jeffries Fights Conditions for Fitzsimmons Match in New York
Reported May 17 describes Jeffries proposing a bout with Bob Fitzsimmons under the same harsh terms that Fitzsimmons exacted in the prior match, including a 6 percent purse share to the champion and reciprocal conditions. Brady notes Jeffries would also face Rubin if he defeats Fitzsimmons, with a preference to meet Sharkey if possible.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Kuhlin
Jeffries
Brady
Fitz
Fitesimmona
Jose
Fitzshamond
Rubio
Jefries
Tenney Badly Hurt In Boston Pittsburgh Controversy
Pittsboro Pa reports Tenney, Boston first baseman, badly hurt after an altercation with Pittsburgh manager Clarke. Clarke blamed for crowding inside the line, later apologized after learning Tenney could not play. McGraw comments on Clarke’s blunder selling Patsy Donovan to St Louis.
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Pittsboro
Fred Jenney
Boston
Fréd Clarke
Pittsburgh
Clarke
Gark
Freeman
Mennager Leclee
Chietco
Tenney
Boston Fienacer
Tenney-Clarke
Glarke
McGraw
St. Louis
Patsy Donovan
St Louis
Louisville Fans Rally Behind Finn Transfer Offer
Louisville backers urge Manager Finn to move his Interstate league franchise from Youngstown to Louisville. He has received generous proposals and financial backing to relocate the team, with the plan under active consideration in mid May.
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Finn
Youngstown
Youngtown
Louisville
Denfass Faces McCormick in Pathetic Display at Penn Club
May 12 at the Penn Art club, Denfass faced Jack McCormick and repeatedly dropped to the floor, wincing and clutching cowardly. He endured nine count breaks each round, while not receiving a legitimate hit, under the referee’s lenient rulings.
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McCormick
En Denfass
Jack McCormick
Penn Art Club
Risoeelt
Washburn Faces Ottawa in Anticipated Local Diamond Showdown
Disputed match actions marred a recent bout as tones mccormick fought denfass. Washburn and Ottawa prepare for a key game on Washburn College grounds next Saturday. Ottawa has won 17 to 1 recently against Baker University while Washburn seeks to rebound from earlier defeats and regain pace this season.
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Washburn
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Washburn Vollege
Baker University
Washburn Boys
Rumor of Exchange Involving Waddell and Chance
Pittsburgh May 17 Secretary Harry C Pulliany of the Pittshore club returned with word from Washington where he discussed leasing Louisville grounds now under league control with President N E Young The circulating rumor centers on an exchange of Waddell for Catcher Chance With Tom Loftus Chicago manager said to hold the medal as the only man proven to constrain the queer couth Now parsing with Bly could be a different matter
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Pittsburg
Harry C. Pulliany
Pittshore Club
Washington
N. E. Young
Louisville
League
Exposition Park
Chance
Stacy Soumes
Tom Loftus
Chicago
Couth
Bly
Lauder Arrives In Philadelphia For Baseball Deal
May 17 in Philadelphia Third Baseman Lauder has arrived but has not yet appeared at the Phillies headquarters. Colonel Rogers said he would be pleased to meet Lauder, but the club may need time to consider terms and discuss the possible signing.
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Philadephia
Lauder Hes
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Baseball Club
Lauder
Coronel Rogers
Appointed to Take Connolly's Umpire Berth Rumor
Washington May 17 President Ban Johnson may appoint Tom L Lynch to fill the vacancy after Connolly's retirement. Lynch likely to resume league work if the offer is not declined, amid ongoing adjustments in the National and American Leagues.
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Connolly
Washington
Ban Johnson
Frank Dwyer
Wague
Tom L Lynch
Rcent
League
Lynch
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