McCoy Ryan Boxing Showdown Set for Chicago Bout
Promoter Tattersalls stages a six round bout May 2 in Chicago between Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan with a $6,000 purse. The rivals, old foes with two prior encounters, are highlighted as the era's west coast clash and draw heavy interest as Ryan seeks weight advantage and McCoy defends speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
Goethe
Syracuse
Byracuus
Woot
Fiagtinas
Indan
Siler
Ryan
Bousenar
Tenia
Bene Ryan
Jacke Jeffries
Mercy Cams
Gevatenists
Halle
McCoy
Iran
Jeffries
Selie
Coluiman
Denenbvea
Dan Creedon
New York
Climate Praise and Utah Rail Fare Offer
An 1900 notice extols Utah climate as a health and pleasure resort drawing visitors to Great Salt Lake. Union Pacific announces round trip fares from Missouri River to Queen and Salt Lake City for select summer dates with a final sale deadline October 31, 1900, via city and depot agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Silvestre Veles de Recalante
Great Salt Lake
Great
Galt Lake
Parsons
Union Pacific
Queen and
Salt Lake ST
Missouri River
Adtrom
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Poirox
Itz Bitten by His Lion at Intercollegiate Meet
The report describes a dangerous incident where a performer named Bob was bitten by a lion. Wounds festered as he sought medical treatment, and the scene was tied to an upcoming intercollegiate meet in New York with strong expectations that Pennsylvania will dominate the honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Leo
Bergen Benen
Pitz
New York
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Meet Results Highlight Rivalry and Close Scores
In a tense meet, Penn Sylvan’s rivals held strong as Penn combined scoring placed Harvard second with two points, Yale third with two and a half, Princeton fourth with a marginal total, Syracuse fifth with ten, Cornell and Columbia tied at five, Williams two, Georgetown one, and Haverford half a point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanna
Saany
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Yai
Princeton
Syracuse
Corneil
Columbia
Willams
Georgetown L
Haverford
Corbett candidacy discussed by Sullivan in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Ave on May 2 Senator Timothy D Sullivan backs Lee James el Corbett as a potential congress candidate. He praises Corbett as brainy honest energetic and well meaning though a prize fighter he insists he would be a suitable representative if elected, with people not to regret their choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ave
Timothy D. Sullivan
Lee Jamesel Corbett
Congress
Corbett
Timothy DD
Lim
Jamra
Nichols
Boston
Boston Baseball Club
St. Lewis
Sole
Nichola
Khols
Boston's Poor Showing in Major League Game
Boston's team has struggled this season with college engagements disrupting rhythm. Training in Town South left the pitching staff incomplete and two top pitchers faltered, forcing others beyond their capacity and worsening the club's standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Corbett Refuses To Pose In Boxing Picture Duel
New York report reviews the Corbett Brant-Jontles planned boxing scene at Coney Island that never occurred. Corbett declined to participate citing concerns over legitimacy and personal risk, despite earlier openness to money and a constructed Jeffries rivalry. The organizer, Willi A Brady, backed by the project, abandoned the deal after Corbett's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corbett-Jontles
Coney Island
Kehoe
Corbett
Jeffries
Imoney Omar
Willi A. Brady
Carter and Jevne to Meet for American Billiard Title
Chicago May 22 Carter holder of the three cushion carom championship is to meet Jevne for the title. The match set for June 8 at Green Catton's academy with ten point blocks. Carter sick with throat trouble may delay the game though terms presume he can play and Jevne has strong backing for a high stakes bout anticipated as a top betting affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Jevne
Chicago
Amer
Cca
Ais Detl
Exme
Bakers Oddorene
Green, & Catton
Academy
Sime
Miemit
Jewne
Corbett and Brady Clash At Coney Island in Tale of Superstitions
The article describes American boxing lore where New Orleans and Coney Island bouts reveal fighter superstitions. Bill Brady reportedly pressured Corbett by forcing him to enter first, donning a blue sweater to loom over the bout, as officials describe the ritual as part of ring theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilis Brady
Corbett
Coney Island
Lanloky
Aia
Smler
Suit Yan
New Orleans
Jeffries
Ee Island
Brady
Dunihorst
Consumption and Lung Strength Tonic Ad
A historical health ad warns that consumption can be contracted but strong lungs resist it. It claims the remedy enriches the blood strengthens the lungs and builds the entire system. It targets those prone to weak lungs or recovering from pneumonia grippe bronchitis and exhaust ing illnesses. It promises prevention and early cure of consumption.
Baseball Notes Sprinkle Early Season Dust
Fragmented sports notes from a late May period cover Cubs and Red Sox chatter, trades, and injuries. Mentions of Jeffries, Corbett, and Nichols anchor a sprawling recap of AL and NL standings, player moves, and upcoming Berlin-like travel for Pittsburgh and Boston teams.
Abduction Case Unfolds From Wichita To New Orleans
Wichita mother Mrs Rainey pursues her 12 year old daughter Gertrude Rainey who was drawn into theater promises by a man named Sweeney. The pair traveled from Kansas to Chicago Memphis and New Orleans before Gertrude was placed in the Memorial Home in New Orleans for safety. A police guard now surrounds the home as the mother plans to reclaim her child and return to Oklahoma relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Great Bend
Kan
Gertrudde
Gertrude
Mothe
Amvieane
Sweeney
Bend
Newson
Chicago
Hamsy
Decatur
St. Louis
Memphis
Swerney
New Gricane
Yma
AL Vicksburg
New Orleans
Gertrude Rainey
Mat
Jaime
Tortuné
New Orleana
Memorial
Mrs Rainey
Mra Baker
Buffan
Topeka
Wisconsin
Kansas
Parsons
Hutchison hosts Kansas druggists and dentists convention
Hutchison Kansas prepares for a major Kansas druggists and dentists convention with a large program: business sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, a Tuesday reception, a military band concert, a Wednesday sports day including a ball game and fat man’s race, and a car ride to local sites like salt plants and reformatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinsos
Kansas
Hutchison
North Main Street
Provat
Piles cured without the knife by Paso Pils Ointment
Claimants may obtain refunds if Paso Pils Ointment fails to cure piles no matter the duration of symptoms. The advertisement asserts rapid relief, with cures in six to fourteen days and immediate itching relief. It credits Quintine and Grove's Tonic as manufacturers and notes a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Keeves
Quintine
Grove
Old Soldiers' Reunion Planned for Riverside Park Wichita
Arrangements for the third annual old soldiers' reunion are moving along smoothly at Riverside Park Wichita for the week of the Festival of Culitival. The Twenty-first regiment will join the event, sharing in the reunion at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Foresters' Conv ent Begins Two Day Session
The Foresters' convention opens a two day session at Pythian Hall with grand officers in attendance and Deputy Supreme Manager Theodore Stroble of Armourdaje also present. J. person of Kansas City and Matthtax of Fort Leavenworth were noted among attendees. The hall was decorated to resemble a forest of living trees as the event begins with plans to study the order's laws and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Court
Pythian Hall
Theodore Stroble
Armourdaje
May Go To Neodesha Paper Mill Visit
J F Ellsworth and A D Eilsworth, Coffeyville father and son, visited Neodesha for several days to study building a paper mill. They previously ran a Coffeyville mill and would replicate it, though costs have risen. The proposed plant would produce eleven tons of standard paper and use seventeen tons of wheat straw daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth & Son of
Coffeyville
Neodesha
J. F. Ellsworth
A. D. Eilsworth
Thin City
Sey
Sra
Grand Jury Asked For In Wyandotte County Crime Probe
Kansas City May 22 A petition was presented to Judge Fischer of Wyandotte county district court asking to convene a grand jury at the June term to investigate crime in the county. The petition asserts daily state law violations and cites a published interview with W T Atkinson, a prominent citizen, deprecating the frequency of such investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jurge Fischer
Wyandotte County District Court
W. T. At~kinson
Atchison Merchants Pledge End to Premium Stamp Use
Atchison merchants on May 22 sign a pledge to abandon premium stamps in all purchases. The move targets the local premium stamp trade, aiming to end its practice by modernizing to standard payment methods. The agreement includes most merchants, signaling a definitive shift away from premium stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Mannly
Brooklyn Handicap Tale Feature Race Meeting Jean Beraud and Ethelbert
New York May 22 Next Saturday Brooklyn handicap focuses on the clash of Jean Beraud and Ethelbert at even weights. Jenny Beraud’s form has drawn praise from all observers while Kethelbert’s run in the Metropolitan is noted as a strong previous showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bans Wagner
Cooley
Dave Noter
Nandy
Navaisoy Lajoie
Fitek
Jake Beckley
Hanty
Cielinati
Peltz
Crawford
Marrett
Irwin
Man
Fred Clarke
Jack Dogie
Thomasee
Jim McGuire
Catobers
Dick Cooley
le Jote
Notte
Benser
Ne Ead
Shortstop
Wutfeld
Donovan
Wagner
Cluinsadl
Anakerel
Ttn
Seni
Oleat
Dobdica Cievignat
Byrone
Brooklyn
New York
Jn Ie Hana Wagner
Beckley
Allen
Bernhardt
Philadelphia
Jean Beraud
Ethelbert
Jenny Beraud
Olainiric Shat Kethelbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munyon
Spac
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Kohl’s
The
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Eastman
West Sixth ST
Sporting News
Tattersalls
W. T. Lawless
Quincy St
Topeks
Moe
Picture J Machine
Jeff Fooled Corbett
Asaroon Corbett
Abe
Corbet
Indianapolis
American Redune
Hogelers
Milwaukee
Poon Soares
Nemceuner
Forest City
Comiskey
Kilfayt
Minning
Eres
Hart
Cuy Ia
Everitt
Phyle
Kansde City
Bisons
Franklin
Saleinenpoiltma
Inillers
Chivagi
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pittsbutts
Pittebure
Elihar
National League
Rue
Lijiin
Powell and Crigee
Bostsre Lewis
Batley and Clarke
St Louie
Hue
Orthaml McFarland
Leever
Zim
Duns
Meainuty
Ottawa
Baker
REE
Punnell
Risser
W. Praia
Wisinuxtoassity
Cook, Prost
Chambers Baker
Ctlawe
Cincinnati
Nor
EL Baknerice
New T . Doheny
Hower
He Beowkiyn
Buffalo
Lantuxs Huffalo
Cea
Kansas News
Orleans
South
Castoria
Hutchteaenaie Week
Washington
Alexander Davis
Medicine Loge
Thomas
HL Simmons
Comopalie
Melville Serrate
Joseph Anderson
Girard
Smith
Pheasant
Richard K. Sutherland
Pomona
Perry Dees
Welr City
Willis Wre Kelly
Port Dodge
Thompson J. Gaines
Glen Elder
Milwackee
Wis
Schroider Company
Coney Inland Resort
Wamego
St. Luke's Epincopal Pring
Frank H. Millspaugh
John W. Sykes
P. Roy
J. I. Lee
Wiltur
Leete
Leavenworth
Aisde
Beno County
Hutchinson
Counnty
Ninneseah
Epter
Prise
Haven Township
Cape Noma Atchison
E C. Pont
Tacoma
Duton Harbor
Alaska
Bering Sea
Erty
Jane
Riverside Park
Foresters'’ Convent
Kas
Brooklyn Handicap
Bears
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!