Baseball Batting Averages Highlight 19th Century Stars
New York reports the National League and American Association season batting and fielding averages. Hans Wagner leads the swatting brigade with a high batting average. Elmer Flick and McGraw, Robinson, Donahue, and others show strong seasons. The piece outlines top hitters and fielders across positions and notes leaders among pitchers and outfielders as teams contend in the 140 championship games.
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New York
G.young
National League and Amridin Association of Professional Baseball
Washington City
Mick
Brigate
Hans” Wagner
Ung Pirate
Pennsylvania
Wagner
Eveloharity
Barhett
Hickman
Colo- Bet
Besta Furkec
McGraw
Dondin
Dost McGann
Fresdrick
Chinken
Giants
Felding Avenger
Alec Eho
McGann
Keister Ele Hoe Amiotar
Narnia Aixih Amore
Aliges
Aang
Eerie
Donen Orth
Yurktt Seiadones
Criep Firth Aidi
Reutayed
Segulas
St. Bouts Club
Donovan
Eitenery
Was Bey
Micke Caine
Gytearvil
Mary
Burkett
Elster
Wallace Sel Heidrick
Manning To Leave KOO In Charge Of Washington AL Club
In Washington on November 11 President Baxto Charley Comlakey Connie Mack and W Sumere met with Micheal Scanten and Br Donnell to discuss an American League club possibly moving to a city next summer. John son asserted the club would be placed in this city and that Kansas capital might remove Manning’s control if a camp party calls for action. Johnson hinted at Baltimore conference with McGraw while Johnson Conley Mack and Somers attend a major baseball gathering in Baltimore. Charing Camiakey claims Philadelphia Baltimore and,三
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Washington
Washington, D. C
Baxto
Charley Comlakey
Connie Mack
W. Sumere
Micheal Scanten
Br Donnell
Johnson
Kansas Capital
Manning
Baltimore
McGraw
Corpasdons
PiMintelphia
Meira
Conley
Mack
Somers
Sears
Skeeters
Francis Richter
Philadel
Charing Camiakey
Philadelphia
Agor's Cherry Pectoral Advertises Cough Remedy
An old time ad promotes Agor's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs ranging from mild to severe. Claims include quick relief and suitability for persistent throat irritation, with emphasis on its effectiveness even in tough coughing fits. The snippet imitates early 20th century consumer messaging.
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Agor
Sullivan in New York Train Fight over McGovern Bet
Dave Sullivan of New York trains in Lauterville and plans a side bet with Brooklyn’s McGovern after a weeklong dispute over a fit and a promised $1000 forfeit. Sullivan says he is ready to fight immediately after his match with Calishan and aims to settle the matter publicly.
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McGovern
Ants
Lauterville
Kyi
Dave Sullivan
New York
Mager
Brooklyn Wonder
Sullivan
Arria
Seel
Ith
Loute Wille
Hughes
Ceck
Harris
Cheelty
Elde
Fie
Arrow yacht launch touted as fastest afloat
The steam yacht Arrow, designed for Charles H. Flint, was launched at Ayer shipyards with a claimed speed of 42 mph and potential for more under pressure. Reported armament includes four rapid-fire guns and two torpedo tubes, with twin quadruple expansion engines delivering 6,000 horsepower and an electric light plant for sixty lights.
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Nyack
New York
Ayer
Nuragh
Arrow
D. Mosher
Charles H. Flint
New York City
Genral
Flint
Stelians
American Ordnance Company
Mr. Flint
Hs Bridgeport
Uns
Kid LaVigne Bouts McGovern In Front Of Big Purse
Saginaw Mich Nov 11 Kid LaVigne and Terry McGovern have a scheduled sit round bout to be pulled off within the month. Billy Lavigne arranged the talks in Toledo and Sam Harris will stage to Detroit was considered, but Kid O Briens death forced a move. The Kid vows to fight where the purse is largest, likely Chicago, and trains to regain his peak form for the bout.
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Saginaw
Mich
Kid Lavigne
Terry McGovern
Billy Lavigne
Kid
Toledo
Sam Harris
Detroit
Kid O'Brien
Chicago
Mata
Mrs McCoy Divorced by Referee Ingraham Ruling
New York November 1 Referee Ingraham rules Mrs Julia F Selby known as Kid McCoy is entitled to an absolute divorce from Norman Selby. Testimony sealed. Attorney Hum mell plans to seek confirmation of the referee report and judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Corespondent named by Mrs McCoy not disclosed. The suit stems from alleged husbandly attentions to an actress in Bridge last summer.
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Ingraham
New York
Daniel P. Ingraham
Julia F As
Norman Selvy
Kid" McCoy
Referes
Hummel
Mra McCoy ix
Brij
Emporia Defeats Ottawa 23 to 5 in Midway Victory
Emporia Normal scored 23 to 5 against Ottawa in a Monday afternoon game at Midway. The Normals drove to Ottawa’s 1 yard line and finished with a Caldwell touchdown after a punt return and several rushing plays. Ottawa mounted brief resistance as King attempted the extra point and the defense stalled Ottawa’s push.
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Emporia
Ottawa Football Eels
Evana
Ottawa
Gown
Alors
Caldwell
King
Se Bean
Ottawa and Normals Clash Deep in Game Ending Score
Ottawa kicks off to the Normals who punish with a 11 to 6 lead. After punts and runs, Mayers recovers a fumble for the Normals. Culp carries to Ottawa goal line for another score as Evans is hurt. Tamberton substitutes for Shiras. Beata umpire, Scott retire.
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Ya Cahman Epstyard
She Ballin
Ottawa
Ersary
Stout
Ottawas
Middleknoff
Tamberton
Shiras
Wal
R. G. Beata
James Scott
KU Coaches Assist Jayhawkers Ahead of Nebraska Game
Lawrence, Kas Nov 13 KU football practice sees several coaches joining, injuries limit first team but preparations continue for Thanksgiving and Nebraska games. Hector Cowan arrives to help shape the squad with Bloekberger aiding from Leavenworth, Ramley and Tucker returning to form, Adie expected to play. A separate boxing note features Terry McGovern versus IG Broad in six rounds at Tattersall’s, billed as a high interest bout with McGovern viewed as an unbeatable talent of the era.
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Pratt
Blockberger
Jayhawkers
Lawrence
Kas
Tvet
Plate
Kansas City
Hector Cowan
H. Bloekberger
Leavenworth
Shilst
Hoynton
Nebraska
Adie
Corohupkers
Ramley
Tucker
Topeka
Wilcox
Chicaco
Nev
Sac
Tattersall
Terry McGovern
Broad
McGovern
Terry
Coroners Exonerate Carroll in Bay City Boxer's Death
Detroit November 18 coroner’s inquest clears Bernard Carroll of Denwit in the death of boxer Kid O’Brien of Bay City. O’Brien died Tuesday after being knocked out by Carroll. jury rules death accidental.
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Detroit
Mich
Bernard Carroll
Denwit
Kid" O'Brien
Bay City
Carroll
O'Brien
Peck will come home from Paris exposition
Paris authorities plan demolition of the American pavilion and ship fittings for sale. Dismantling will begin soon with rapid transportation arranged by the United States commissions. Peck and family will sail on the St Louis December 15 to spend Christmas in America. The exposition closing was celebrated in the chamber of deputies. A separate item notes glass models in teaching lithography received by Lawrence University mining engineering department.
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Paris
General Peck
Vincennes
United States Commission
América
Peck
American “Line
St. Louis
Chamber of Deputies
Udant
M Gerville-Reache
Island of
Guadeloupe
Newce
Lawrence
Ned Int
Seer Can
Germany
Fat and Lean Babies Health Contrast and Cod Liver Oil
A short health note explains that fat babies are happy and safe while lean babies lack resilience. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a small daily tonic to build strength. The ad suggests sending a sample to try and ends with the Scott and Bowne address in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearletcem
New York
Alaska gold field agent returns home after three years
Frank Martin, three years representing a Hutchinson company in Klondike Alaska, arrives in Kansas with two Rice County partners. He reports good prospects and lower than feared winter hardship, noting vast unexplored lands and strong natural wealth. Martin plans to share details and may return to Alaska, though not for another three-year stretch.
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Fritchinson
Frank Martin
Hutchinson
Klondike
Martin
Alaska
Rice County
Willem
Charles Goodwin
Hansas
Cape Name
New York
Hutchiness Company
Administrators of Maggie Marshall sue Rock Island Railroad
Wichita case in district court seeks 910,000 damages from the Rock Island Railroad by Hows ton and Browis as administrators of the estate of Maggie Marshall who died after injuries from the Buffalo Bill wild west show accident on Rock Island tracks. The suit claims legal costs and underscores prior disage silts.
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Wichita
Marshall
Veran
Rock Island Railroad Company
le Oup
Gtlas
Uuit
Howston and Browis
Maggie Marshall
Mount
Rock Inland
Wichita Attorners
Hunstee & Brooks
NEGEHO ARRESTED AS Pearl Forbes MURDER suspect
A Black man named George Robinson was arrested near Tonga moxie after dawn while camping in timber. He reportedly has scratched hands and cannot fully explain his movements. Leavenworth officials headed to Tongatoxie to escort the suspect to town as church groups consider a memorial monument for Pearl Forbes.
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Pearl Forbes
Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
George Robinson
Tongatoxie
Tongemoxie
Fitz Toeffrien
Cuban Rail Enterprise Faces Labor Fears in Cuba
Santiago de Cubs reports tension as Cubans fear a railroad syndicate will import African labor. Sir William Van Horne of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Percival Farquhar and Dr. Shephard, Cuban company officials, arrived aboard the Admiral Sampson from Philadelphia. He inspected plans for construction nearing completion and officials say a Havana report published there prompted concern.
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Santiago de Cubs
Ssir
Sam van Horne
Ciic Railway
Shenaose
Percival Farquhar
Shephard
Vic Cuban Company
Admiral Sampson
Pithadelphia
William
Havana
Confused Text Describes Labor Use and Possible Imports
The article fragment discusses a company potentially using Cuban labor and the future availability of two partners. It suggests possible importation from Spain and notes opposition from Americans and exiles. Sir Willars Van Horne receives enthusiastic praise from Sicals and compliments yet to be clarified.
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Spain
Willars van Horne
Gave Life for Another Heroic Death Near Cedarvale
Nov 1 report from Cedarvale recounts Jim sacrificing himself to save a girl named Sarah Gear when a runaway team struck him. Gear, driving three miles west of town, tried to halt the horses. he sprang before them and was fatally wounded by the wagon tongue. The girl was thrown but escaped with minor bruises.
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Cedarvale
Sarah Gear
Jim
Miss Gear
Downs Ted
Death by self harm shocks Salina community
Miss Emton Stevens a 21 year old girl from Germany died by taking carbolic acid at her father’s home ten miles west of Saline after being in Salina in the afternoon. No clear motive given. she had recently arrived from Germany and was staying with her family.
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Salina
Emton Stevens
Saline
Germany
Cost of the Navy Budget for 1902
Washington reports a comparative naval budget showing 1901 appropriations at 5,190,016 and 1902 estimates totaling 87,173,631. Major items include ordnance, equipment, yard works, naval academy needs, steam engineering, Marine Corps funds, armor, and an emergency fund. Several new projects are listed such as outfits for enlistment, Newport station facilities, barracks, and various plant and equipment at Boston, New York, and Norfolk yards.
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Washington
Navy
Beare
Mae
Naval Academy
Ciee
Marine Corps New “Naval Magazine
Boston
Wave Picture Plant
New London
Lawrenc e man faces murder case in Colorado reports
In Denver, Nov 1, a Lawrence County man, John Porter, is described as a prime suspect in the killing of Louise Bront at Gaiman Oak. Preston Porter and his sons recount a trest incident, share footprints and culminating clothing found near the scene. Law enforcement note tracks indicate continued pursuit as Porter faces questioning and possible extradition.
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Lawrence
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Hherry Preeman
Lanoisounty
Preston Porter
Jake Pwerer
Louise Bront
Gaiman
Oak
John Porter
Lauter Front
Rbd
Bothie
Simon
Union Tacinc
Litcots
Althoush
Porter
Eis
Untitled wartime note on ration protest in transit
A fragmentary account notes attempts to starve detainees during a homeward journey. The text claims ration restrictions caused meals to be thrown overboard and urges formal complaints to the Board of Trade.
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London
South Africa
Tandon
Board of Trade
Colorful Colorado Flyer Promises Travel Deals and Remedies
An OCR fragment advertises travel via Great Rock Island Route with routes through Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah and mentions February 12 and 1% rates, plus a $49 round trip. It also touts a medical claim about cures, listing products and warnings about digestion and tablets.
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Athena
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
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