Amused by Jeffries Corbett Agreement Sparks Debate
The Post-Dispatch reports news of a signed six round match between Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett planned for September 15, 1900 at the Coney Island Athletic Club. Critics doubt the fight will happen and argue the arrangement serves publicity rather than a legitimate title bout.
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St. Touts
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Post-Dispatch
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
New York
Agne
Coney Island Athletic Club
Abe Ting
Whit Siler
Suniher
Jefteles Or
Corkert
Corbett
Jeffries
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Guy Life
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Ostic Farm
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Cor- Jeffries
Charlee
Cineth Wail
Hue
I Sari Marhews
Anity Watson
Boston
Palace
Aekas der Og Tadler
Jha Jeffries
Pytasim
Joe Gans
Halimors
Lee von
Mousy Palmer
Jordan
Tommy Erstron
Pestenday
Cule
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Sarjee
Lord
Chico
Seoudun
Peter Maherst
Jertiy Park
Sob Atmethong
Jim
Tetic Club
Corbett Takes Risky Speech as Battle Hush Lingers
The fragment notes Corbett persisting in public speech in a tense moment, facing limited prospects under the present conditions. It hints at a hesitant public mood, with observers unsure of gains if the confrontation remains unsettled.
Praise for Dixon as Fighter Regarded by Jimmy Marty
Report notes praise for Dixon as a fighter. Jimmy Marty calls him a strong speaker and contender, mentioning Dixon’s recent rounds and sparring. The piece weaves in boxing imagery and mentions opponents, training, and crowd reactions amid era slang and transcription quirks.
Hughes Led The Pitcher Superbes Crack Rubber Artist
The article details Hughes leading the team’s pitching wave with extraordinary success. It highlights his dominant run over many seasons, noting a high win rate and key players tied to the era. It mentions associates from the Ned Hanlon champion group and credits Hughes with a standout period in baseball history. The piece teams players from California and the New York area, referencing Phillies connections and notable competitors of the time.
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Hughes
California
Ned Hanlon
Tran
Greater
New York
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Learor
Aring
Victoriem
Mina
Thirs-Folr Kumes
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Dietet Lagehamon
Phillies
Wonder
Willie Tube
Nornnatis
Pullies
Fois
Ature
Noung
Tytens
Ouray
Bowell
Orntay & Oe
Burhot
St. Lewis
Ceveland
Strongest Western Football Team to Meet Washburn Tomorrow
A fragmentary sports note previews a clash between a leading western football program and Washburn. The piece hints at regional strength, mentions Callaway and other teams, and references potential eastern contenders, with uncertain timing and incomplete details due to damaged text.
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Washburn
Preparing for KU Missouri Tigers Hard Condition in Practice
Missouri Tigers train in Columbia as they brace for Kansas. Coach White stresses defensive work while offense shows steady improvement. Goodson sidelined briefly, Adam Hut comments on practice readiness amid a demanding session with Shawhan arrival and team unity.
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Missouri Tigers
Columbia
Thearmas Shawhan
Kansas Clu
White
Kansas
Tigers
Istry
Goodson
Adam Hut
Unclear fragment set for Carroll ton visit and upcoming games
The text appears garbled but mentions a civil engineering figure at Carroll ton, with Shawhen and Young involved. It references Tigers not vying, Bengale docking forward, and a visit to Seererson Gis Tiel Seksola, with a trip to Aidteel Columbia next Saturday.
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Carrollton
Tigers
Tiel
BASEBALL IN TOPEKA EDITORIAL MESSAGE AND SHARKEY FIGHT TALK
In a Topeka column a letter from Hicks of St. Joseph discusses postgame earnings, debts, and a Denver move. The writeup mentions shipper concerns, Belleville and St. Louis figures, charges of honesty, and a nearby Canaries fight. The telegram message hints at a Brady assist, Sharkey drama, and rumors of misdirected funds.
Poetic Fragments Preview a Boxing Season Controversy
A garbled, index-like note details boxing talk around a potential Jeffries Gans era fight, mentioning managers, purses, and venue hints. It references Joe Gans and Jim Jeffries, with scattered names like Charlee, McClelland, and Maher, and alludes to December rounds and a November setting.
Lost Paper Sets Off Court Room Mishap in Perry Case
Fragmentary report describes a disputed agreement tied to Frank Elliott and Albert Perry during a Shawnee county habeas corpus hearing. The document vanished then resurfaced by misadventure, with Perry and county attorney claiming Elliott signed it, while Elliott denied signing. The misfiled paper altered the course of the trial as officials scrambled to locate the exact agreement.
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Ald
Albert Perry
Minott
Moxcey
Court of Appeals
Frank Elliott
Elllott
Air
Perry
Giiett
The
Hisalt
Mr. Perry
Eliott
Hillett
Elliott
Lengeth
Mohan
Mn Percy
Troy
Shawnee County District Court
Anpedla
J. AL McDermott
McDermott
SM. Arewster
Eliiott
As Eliott
Br. Mrivtmott
Frank Eliott
Cockburn Dies of Stroke in Panhandle Office
Logansport Indiana November 4 Joseph Cockburn longtime Panhandle train dispatcher died from a stroke last night in his private office while at work. He was well known to Panhandle officials and had a long tenure with the system.
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Logansport
Ind
Joseph
Cockburn
Tragic attack ends life of local real estate figure
A man, previously active in real estate and a road business, was found dead this morning after an attack at his home. His body was discovered after relatives conducted a search, with injuries including strangulation from a collar pressed tight against his throat.
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Celr
Roberts seat dispute looms as Cromer predicts Roberts retention
Congress member Gores W. Cromer of the Blehth District departs for Washington with his wife. He says only a two thirds vote can expel Roberts from Utah and that Democrats will likely retain him, noting political risk for expulsion. Cromer dodges questions on his wife’s influence and polygamy issues.
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Anderman
Gores W. Cromer
Washington
Roberts
Utah
Prighasa H. Roberts
Congress
House of Representatives
Sean
Roberta
Wieen
Samoan partition treaties drawn with one signed yet
Washington reports two treaties to finalize the partition of the Samoan islands. A trilateral pact among the United States Britain and Germany is nearly fixed and may be signed soon in Washington or London. It would cede territorial claims and adjust imperial interests, with Britain and Germany renouncing claims to certain islands and regions in favor of the United States. A second treaty between Britain and Germany is also under negotiation.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Great Tritain
Germam
Cupela
Bavall
Wantsington
Clse
Huggod Ambazsadors Pastoetaie
Von
London
Great Britain
Jenger
A Chance of a Life Time Unclear Medical Appeal
Fragmented OCR text describes eminent physicians and a mass treatment program. Mentions waiting lists, patients, and urban medical institute, with unclear names and dates. Context suggests a life changing medical opportunity or trial but details are obscured.
Fragmentary treaty note touches health drive and unity
Fragmentary OCR reads on a regional treaty and unity, mentioning Barnons party and United States stance. It alludes to a health pledge, a push to cure the cough and save life, and a bleak note on nearing consumation. Names and clear actions are obscured by garbled text.
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