Willing to Pay Big for Old Polo Grounds Lease
Boston and Pittsburgh reports claim Andrew Freedman may accept a $206,000 lease offer for the Polo Grounds with eight years left on the term. The American League asserts plans for a new ground with iron and stone stands and strong political backing to secure a permanent New York base.
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Boston
Andrew Freedman
Eamel
cHantx
J. F. Biltmie
Cleveland
Kilforin
New York
Polo Grounds
Provident Har Johor
Everthing
Tom Sullivan
Jim Kennedy
Freedman
Manhattan Field
Tim Sullivan
Louis Americans Sign Heavy-Hitting Outfielder
Burk e er ead of er rds signed by the Louis Americans for the next season. Despite a poor offer, outfielder Burke agreed after discussions with Secretary Hedges.
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St Tantis
Get
Jenee Biurkett
Emmitt Feldrick
Charistaaa
the & Es Brewis
Puente
New York O
Tnt
Burke
Secretary Hedges
Browns Burkett Sheds Push For Beals Contract
Hounded by contract talks, Browns Burkett may accept Beals management terms after a strong season. He prioritized the Browns despite New York offers, helping the Browns move into second place. He unique string of durability, playing despite doctors orders and missing only one game in three years.
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Wood
New York
Harkett
Be Iis
Burkett
Browns
Fitzsimmons Eyes Jeffries Bout But Seeks Good Offer
Robert Fitzsimmons, in Portland with a theatrical company, says he would fight Jeffries if tempted by strong inducements and names Gus Rubin as a possible challenger. He notes Kid McCoy as a future possibility and discusses a plan to move to New York to run a physical culture school after his ten weeks on stage.
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Portland
Ort
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Kid McCoy
jJeffries
Gus Rubin
New York
Ryan's Double Task and Racing Notes From Gravesend
Kansas City report cites Tommy Ryan to fight Tiowae Prisec and Jack Beauscholte in six round bouts Friday night. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien cited as comparison. other notes include Gravesend races with Alabarch from Drake stable winning a one year old stakes, Albert Geldiis in a close finish, and mishaps in steeplechase events with Mish Mitchell and Philma Paxton among riders and remounts.
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Kansas City
Alo
Tommy Ryan
Tiowae Prisec
Jack Beauscholte
Philadelphia
Jack O'brien
Armee
Ryan
O'Brien
Dbmiare Ryan
Tyante
Mitel
Gravesend
New York
Alabarch
Drake
Fort Hamilton
Stokes
Albert Geldiis
Eto
Lyne
Axemnatnn
Emashoo
Anak
Hie Price
Elimiatt
Hares
Cotetelief
Liverpool
Juin Percetour
Phitima Paxton
Mish Mitchell
Hark Forward
Barry
Philma Paxton
Monahon
Philms Paxton
Eastern Football Scores Mixed With Unreadable Odds and Races
Incomplete eastern grid notes show Penn and Cornell results, Yale and others listed with scattered racing items. The report blends football scores with unclear horse racing references and disputed race judging at Hawthorne, leaving the outcome and details uncertain.
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Prlidelphia
University of Pennpetvenia
Franklin and Murstsall Coleee
Ithaca
Cornell
University of Rodaster O
New Haven
Yale
Chicago
Harlem
Cually
Tookelke
Hawthorne
Racing notes and bets amid muddy tracks and early season races
A muddy track day features Spare and the 3.10 favorite meeting Bit Adack before rolling to a finish. In St Louis Prompen La Cas wins a Valy Grounds purse while Prosper La Gal narrowly misses the lead. Columbia will be commissioned early spring as trial boats prepare for the new yacht season.
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Crimas
Adack
Jorae
St Louis St. Lats
Columbia
New York
the Herald
J. Decyant Morgan
New York Yacht Club
Herreshoffs
Neva
Court Rules Stockholders Ballot Authority in Gates Case
The United States circuit court in Denver rules that George F. Bartlett and Gates, along with Mitchell and Colorado Fuel and Iron officers, must conduct a December stockholders meeting under company by laws. The decision bars Knickerbocker Unite’s vote list and allows a court appointed master Seymour Therapagn to take testimony, determining who may vote and that stock ownership permits voting even without appearing on New York books.
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Denver
Cal
Henry c. Caldwell
United States
Elrenlc
George F. Bartlett
Osgood
Matites
Colorado
Lawen
Caldwell
Cates
Seymour
Louis
Wen
New York
Marie Clon
Circulation Shows Expansion in Banks and Notes
Washington October 2 monthly circulation figures show expansion across national bank notes and related securities. The report notes year to date increases totaling millions with a substantial rise in overall circulating volume and bank note issuance, reflecting broader circulation growth and legal coverage details.
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Washington
Staten
Emexien
Lawler
Militia Work at Fort Riley Highly Esteemed
The Kansas report praises the militia at Fort Riley for disciplined training and effective service. Community leaders commend readiness and orderly drills reflecting strong state defense. Local observers note impact on regional security and civic morale.
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Fort Riley
Drill at Camp Root Brings Militia Camp Drill to Fore
Gen W H Carter and Gen Bates oversee Kansas militia drill at Camp Root Junction City with regulars and volunteers. Rumor circuits of Captain Edmund L Butts facing court martial for neglecting duties and alleged insubordination during maneuvers.
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Junction City
Kas
W. H. Carter
United States Army
Kansas
Bates
Stat
W. Carey Sanger
Carter
Kansas National Guard
Kansas Battery
Pawnee
J. W. F. Hughes
Alvord
Col. Wilder
Métcalf
Perry M. Hotsington
W. W. Minnick Theattery
State
Secratary Sanger
Blue Army
Brown Army
Sixth United States Infantry
First National Goad
Republican River Bottom
Eighteenth
United States Infanry
Second
Engineer Corps
J. Arthur I. Wagner
Edmund L. Butts
Butts
Fort
D. A. Runnell
Wyoming
Eighteenth Infantry
Sanno
Tabue
Botts
Sage
Firemen Association Officers Elected at Junction City
The annual meeting of the state firemen association elected William Young of Salina as president with officers from Manhattan Junction City and Clay Center. Delegates from Parson, Solomon, Clay Center, Wamego, McPherson, Beloit, Salina, Emporia, Peabody, Concordia and Ottawa attended. The group plans visits to Fort Riley and Camp Funston and reports stronger finances. Meanwhile a Forest Park Veterans reunion drew about 26 out of town veterans to Borcat Park with Mayor Hetrick and Gov Bear among speakers.
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Wm. Young
Salina
Junction City
Kan
State Firemen's Association
Parsons
Solomon
Clay Center
Wamego
McPherson
Beloit
Emporia
Peabody
Concordia
Ottawa
William Young
T. H. White
Manhattan
C. F. Trott
Walter Puckey
C. N. Baker
Wamera
Wiliam Burt
U. G. Mercer
Samuel Forter
Marysville
Port Riley
Camp Root
Fe Kas
Forest Park
Bear
J. M. Miller
J. D. Bowersick
Gen. Funston
Dubile
Republican Barbecue Rally in Salina and Opera House Addresses
The biggest Saline county rally drew visitors from across the area as a republican barbecue was held in New Cambria with an ox served for dinner. Governor Stanley and W. J. Bailey spoke in the afternoon and again at the opera house in the evening. Columbus Papers Merge and Hays City Band Heads to Washington with Fort Hays samples.
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Salina
Kas
Saline County
New Cambria
Stanley
W. J. Bailey
Bailey
Opera House
Bays
Washington
Haye City
Kan
Hays City
Kanes
Fort Hays Experiment Station
Washington Debt Declines and Treasury Balance Report
The monthly public debt statement shows the total debt at 957,425,687 after cash held for redemption. The ledger breaks down interest bearing debt 921,070,640 and noninterest 396,342.08, with cash reserves and notes totaling 1,516,428,548 and demand liabilities of 94,176,154. A naval etiquette note from Buenos Ayres reports friction between Capt Thomas Perry of the battleship Iowa and Commodore Barilart of the Argentine squadron, while the Atlanta lies in dry dock. A testimonial for Mystic Cure claims rapid relief from rheumatism, sold by Rowley & Snow in Bongglis.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Erupt
National Bank
New York
Jows
Thomas Perry
U.S
Atlanta
Buenos Ayres
Avanta
Blood Balm Cure Promises Healing for Blood Poison
An old advertisement touts Blood Balm products as a remedy for blood poison and related skin ailments. It claims to heal eruptions, sores, boils, and bone pains by destroying the poison in the blood. The ad cites Dr. Gillam as a developer and offers $1 per bottle with directions, plus mail order and local mentions.
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Gillam
Blood Balm
Atlanta
Topeka
Rowley & Snow
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