Sharkey Wins Battled Fight Over Corbett in Ninth Round
James J. Corbett loses to Tom Sharkey in a controversial nine round prize fight in New York. McVey, Corbett's second, leaps into the ring triggering a foul that the referee Honest John Kelly rules Sharkey to win. Crowds pay high prices as Sharkey appears the stronger man and Corbett shows diminished form.
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New York
Mov
James J. Corbett Sarelic
Pugilists
Heferes Kelly
Porbett
MeVer
Melaughlin
Mevey
Corbett
Sharkey
Lenos
Unese
Areferee
Era
McCoy
Armatrone
Armstrong
Matholland
Tom Sharkey
Hear
Ateneose
Tom
McVey
Tepes Police
Kelly
No Populist Leaders Said by Clemens in Speech
Clemens argues the Populist party lacks leaders and marches alone. He cites no herdable leaders, notes Democratic hopes rested on false Populist promises, and recalls a 1872 torch procession to illustrate independence. He says true Populists rely on themselves, not any figurehead.
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Clemens
Democratic Party
Sydney Clarke
North Topeka
Dan Adame
Clarke
Adame
Bob Frederick
United
Alaska
Ftty Ormaré
Santiago
Tridge
Adams
Old Court House
Hin
Dali
Lenstore
Iestora
Dlenself
North Topeka Sewer Fight Continues Amid Delays
The North Topeka sewer project faces renewed opposition as backers move to seek an injunction. City Attorney Bird reviews remonstrances while the council prepares a report for the next meeting. Union Pacific remains the primary east west link with premium train options.
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North Topeka
Mace
Bird
Ducks of Bonnets and Styles of Headgear
A New York dispatch surveys bonnet and hat fashions with diverse shapes and trims. Descriptions cover beaver furs, lace, steel lace crowns, and velvet plumes, noting the popularity of dusted white felts, polichinello steel lace caps, and jeweled pins. Fur trends show seals, marten, mink, and astrakhan, with coats and jackets in Persian lamb and related textures.
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Pather
Polichinello
Cpa
Chinchilla
Orient
Ruszis
Joe's Stratagem and the Mexican Gold Chase
In Sefton Post style a young Joe and Sam flee a Mexican camp after a violent exchange over pay. They evade abductors, outwit Antone and Juan, and reach Santa Fe with wages saved. Joe grows into a naval ensign, recalling the cabin terror that sparked his first stratagem.
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Rogers
Santa Fe
Sak Binia
Foe Clarke
Mssager
Bowers’ Ilpes
Mpetrintendess
Banta
Joe
Sam
Mexico
Antone
Eam
Bors
Antoni
Juan
Sem
Joan
Jos
Bam
Excall
Atroricana
Casry
United States Navy
Cp A
Sefton Post
Glories of the Aurora from Alaskan Glaciers
In Copper River country I witness a stunning aurora over glaciers near Five Mile Camp. The night reveals a Turkish scimitar of light across violet skies, blue radiance, and shafts of silver and gold flags among mountains and clouds. The lonely observer, Cusmis O. Werrties, recalls moonlight, shifting colors, and a solitary vigil among awe inspiring celestial displays.
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Copper River
Alaska
Aurora
Theo
Cusmizs
Governor Leedy to Return Army Appointment Apps
Governor Leedy plans cancellation of numerous war time appointment applications and endorsements. Many papers will be returned to applicants as the governor sorts through war era submissions and endorsements.
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Aecur
Crisi
Kansas
Leedy
Lost and found on Fillmore near Eighth reward offered
A lost item envelope containing unused stamps is described as lost on Friday night between Glevapth and Eighth on Fillmore street. A reward of 3157 is offered. Also mentioned is a found umbrella repairer and jeweler W B Movermick at 53 Man. Ave.
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Fillmore St
Glevapth
Scott
Fillmore
W. B. Movermick
Man
Ames El Hayden Jeweler and Optician Notice
Ames El Hayden, jeweler and optician, issues a brief public notice regarding property belonging to or under his care. Details are limited in the readable text but indicate a transactional or custodial matter related to items or premises.
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AMES
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