Corbett Plans Retirement After Fights With Jeffries
In New York on November 27, James J. Corbett announces intention to retire from boxing and devote attention to his case. He says top contenders fear him and contends he could not secure a match with Jeffries despite efforts. He mentions a planned banquet at the Waldorf Astoria and references past negotiations and manager actions.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Pugill
Curzon
Jeffries
Houseman
A.C
Chicago
Brady
Cain
Kate
Waldorf~ Astoria
Cardinals Lose Heldrick in McGraw Move Rumor
Nov 2 report says Johnny McGraw may lure Ey Hekrick from St Louis to join Baltimore and the coast. Heldrick, a top left fielder, is urged by McGraw as a friend. Burkett weighs a coast joining San Diego and Donlin may also move with him. Hugh Jennings and Charley Farrell receive PPA guidance letters delaying signing until after Dec 10.
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McGraw
Baltimore- St. Louis
Johnny McGraw
Ey Hekirick
Louis
Oysterville
Heldrick
Johnny
St. Laces CIA
Herp
Tae Burkett
San Diego
Cal) Cub
Donlin
Burkett
Worcester
Mass
Hugh Jennings
Players’ Protective Association
Harry Taylor
Charley Farrell
The
Superbas
Marlboro
Maat
Jettning
PPA
Mc Govern Signs to Move Championship and Manager Punishment
In Chicago on November 21 Terry Mc Govern signed articles to advance the championship and penalize Manager Lou Houseman after obtaining Mc Govern's signature. The papers were sent to Ordway, New York representative of the National Sporting Club of London, who reviews Jordan's interest. Arak agrees to weigh in at 1st pounds at 3 o'clock on the fight day.
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Chicago
Terry “McGovern
Lou Houseman
McGovern
McCoy ignored in will of Indianapolis relative
Rushville Ind Nov 27 The will of the late Mrs Anne Campbell formerly of Indianapolis sister of Kid McCoy the pugilist was probated today She did not mention McCoy but left the bulk of her several thousand dollar estate to her four sisters Mrs Jennie Thomas Colorado Miss Georgia A Selby Chicago and Misses Mabel and Grace E Selby New York
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Rushville
Ind
Mra
Anne Campbell
Indianapolis
Wrother
Kid
Kelley for the Reds in Cincinnati Nov 27
John J. McGraw, former St. Louis captain, touring Cincinnati, discusses next season's baseball moves. He mentions Cincinnati's chances to sign Joy Kelley and notes talk of managing the Baltimore team in the American League.
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Cincinnat
John J. McGraw
St. Louis
Baltimore
Dasend
Mac
Cincinnati
Joy Kelley
McGiraw
Bean
Cincinnati Draws Favorite Mention From Star Player
A sports interview reveals strong fan support for playing in Cincinnati if required, praising Kelley’s management and knowledge of the game. The quote underscores enthusiasm for the city and confidence in strategic leadership.
Valuable Colt Dead At Featherstone Stable Loss
Lexington November 27 Featherstone loses valuable yearling colt by Doctor McBride from dam Guesal at Gravesend bought last June for high hopes next year. Trainer Julius Bauer will depart for York then return to prepare for the next season as twenty four yearlings at Kenmore stock farm remain.
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Lexington
Noa
Kenmore Stock Farm
Badgers Break Training for Thanksgiving Game
Badger football squad ends training after deciding not to play the Thanksgiving game with Brown. Financial concerns and player squad issues influence the move and the team will hold an annual banquet at the Capitol Hotel tonight.
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Badgers
Brown
Meday
Abe
Tus
Capitol Hotel
EDICT PROHIBITS FOOTBALL AT NORTHERN INDIANA NORMAL
The faculty of the Northern Indiana Normal School in La Porte has issued an edict banning football. The school, enrolling about 3000 students, enforces the prohibition as a move to curb the game amid rising concerns.
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Northern Indiana Normal School
la Porte
Ind
West
Crosby 18 Elected Populist Represents Cheyenne County
The official county tally shows Josiah Crosby, Populist, winning Cheyenne county by 19 votes for a third term. Crosby, first elected in 1808 and re elected in 1890, resides in St. Fe. the Republican committee had backed A B E Smuts for the seat.
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Crosby
Cheyenne County
Republican State Committee
A. BE. Smuts
Josiah Crosby
Prohibition campaign funds rise as 1904 plans spark vigor
1904 campaign talk comes from Chicago with Prohibition leaders pledging a stronger effort. William Z Wardwell of New York resigns as secretary amid advancing health concerns. An advert touts Rheumatism cures and tonics claiming rapid relief and system build up with Burdock Blood Bitter, Topeka contact.
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Chicago
Zie
Stewart
Prohibition National Committee
William Z. Wardwell
New York
Prohibition ‘Nations
Hie
Canteen Profits Rise 117 Percent in 1899
Kansas news reports the Soldiers Home canteen profits up 117 percent year 1899 with 60 992 gallons of beer sold last year revenue 11 633 07 and a 13 008 58 Brent. The piece notes pensioners visit the home and entertainment funds built a $15 000 amusement hall while Klondike area bars suffer under Governor Rowland’s order.
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Eer A. Nev Eran
Hklondike
Loakis
Frewsier
Rewland
Ower
Brondike
Klondike
Rowland
Fourth
Marion
Black Bridge
Limit Streets
Ill defined events noted in grim household scene
The fragment describes a woman who assisted a man through illness and death after a dispute over money. She claims she took nothing and sent a letter to her father while authorities analyze the stomach kidneys and liver in Kansas City. The mouse remains unfound and a previous ampoule of toxin is suspected.
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Kansas City
Miners in Saloon Killings Stir Mount Garment Row
In Mount Garment Coat hour a fight in a Little Italy saloon led to Oddemini Gioachinto being shot dead and others wounded. Suspects include Charley and Barney Canova with Banook. Barney Canova fled after the shooting. The victim was 42.
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Pittsburg
Oddemini Gioachinto
Bernito Cassinet
Little Italy
Soch
America
Charley
Barney Canova
Banook
Slonahinio
Jackson
Win
Sheenes
Bullet in His Head Shocks Fort Scott City
George Williams, a colored man shot by Joe Hall weeks ago, survived a bullet lodged near the skull after collapsing from the attack. Hubert Campbell, Williams’s attorney, reported Williams is alive though gravely injured, with doctors unsure of recovery. Police held Hall, awaiting Williams’s fate as rumors of death circulated.
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Fort Scott
George Williams
Joe Hall
Hubert Campbell
Willams Head
Hall
William
Fire destroys Merchants' Hotel in McPherson injuring several
A devastating blaze in McPherson destroyed the Merchants Hotel on Monday. The brick structure on the third floor collapsed trapping and injuring several firefighters and bystanders. one man was buried under debris for minutes but survived. A receiver for local trusts faced questions as insurers tally the loss.
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McPherson
Sens
Biuast Baird
Ray Teatl
Muentiere
Talitry
Street
Uuwe
Tauil
Eit
Baloney
Bennett
Wheeler
Topeka
Mast Friaay
Carpenter
Mena
Tere
Celniclaid
Wed at First Sight In Atchison Romance Ends In Marriage
A young Atchison County couple met by chance in Atchison and married hours later after recognizing a passing signal. He a farmer six years older and she about twenty years younger, reportedly bonded by confidence despite meeting for the first time that day.
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Atchison County
Kanana City
Atchison, Kan
Helena Benton Jeames
Atchison
Stenday
Daniel Boatwright
Lancaster
Progress Report on Haskell Institute Seen as Promising
Washington November 27 The annual report of the superintendent of Haskell Institute Lawrence Kansas has arrived and highlights strong progress at the Indian school The report notes expansion plans to house 200 more pupils and endorses enlarging site facilities The outing system shows good results with fifty girls and five boys at farms during July and August while the rest stay under school supervision Attendance averaged 600 evenly split between sexes.
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Kansas Indian School
Washington, D. C
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kaa
Indian Office
Treecia
Weisbach Ends Gas Light Plan for Coffeyville
Weisbach Company concludes Coffeyville has no need for gas illumination. City to install electric lights after testing several street lights. No firm gaslight option accepted. council backs power lighting as the town faces prolonged darkness.
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Weisbach Company
Coffeyville
Gawlight
Pattewvitin
Weisbach
Atent
Mysterious Poison DUG in Burlington Woman Case
Burlington Kas November 27 A Burlington woman named Mrs Charles H Crow died at Leroy on Saturday under peculiar circumstances. Police investigate suspected poison. Officials seek answers as family friends react to the sudden death in a quiet town.
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Burlington, Kas
Charles H. Crow
Leroy
Asbury Thorp Shot During Hunt in Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas November 27 The accidental shooting killed Asbury P Thorp 30 due to a Winchester discharge. He left a wife and three children. The incident drew attention to the children aid effort in Galveston and the local public schools of this city.
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Santae Winteld
Asbury Pthorp
Children Aid
Galveston
Fort Scott
Kas
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Restored Dark Color
An ad touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a non dye hair food that restores dark, rich color and helps avoid looking older. It claims the product nourishes hair and improves appearance without dyeing.
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Ayer
Storm damage refits at public schools and fallouts
A report notes 140 inventions aided by public schools in response to storm destruction. A Hutchinson to Oklahoma journey ends with accidental shooting near New Mack. A man sentenced to fifteen years for murder in Kansas Nevada. W W Brock dies in Leavenworth. Medical notices warn heart trouble from indigestion and promote a tonic.
Attractive Tours to City of Mexico and West Coast Return
Travel agency offers round trips from Topeka to City of Mexico and back plus multiple shorter routes to Hot Springs Deming El Paso Galveston and California for nine months. Descriptive folders and service details available from J L King agent Topeka.
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Viscanta
Carlabut
N. M
City of Mexico
Hot Springs
Ark
Deming
el Paso
Tex
Galveston
California
Prescott
Phoenix
Tusexn
J. L. King
Topeka
Piles Cured Without the Knife by Seagate Promoter
An advertisement from the State Journal touts a cure for piles using Wind Bleadine or Protrading Piles. It claims refunds if it fails and promises relief after one application. The flyer names manufacturers Paso Pie Diptaint and markets a price under one dollar with postage stamps. It cites a claim of fourteen day cures and urges reader inquiries to form seed and contact Louise Schweiet for more details.
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Paso Pie
Seagate
Port Stampa
Louise My
Schweiet
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