Record chase in St Joseph as Patchen and Poluter eye two minute pace
In St Joseph on October 15, star pacer Patchen and rival Polluter head toward a record attempt after today's one mile trial. Trainers Mecary and Dickerson express confidence as weather and track conditions are set for a likely fast feature.
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St. Joe
Star Pinter
King of Paths
Anti Gailant
Joe Patchen
St. Joseph
Ant Mecary and
Dickerson
Bointer
Meadville
Musi
Poluter
Patchen
Earl Kiser Crowned New Cycle Champion
Earl Kiser, 21, born in Dexyros, becomes the new cycle champion after dethroning Bald and Cooper this season. From early records in 1882 to world age milestones, he set quarter mile and pacing marks, winning races in Bordeaux, Marseilles, Midler, and defeating Jacquetin and Jaap Een Ir Holland in European events.
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Earl Kiser
Bald
Cooper
Chicago
Doyle Cravk
Zimmerman
Storm
Suven Ume
Yourth
Riker
Nile
Dota Uru
Estrepe
Bordeaux
Marseilles
Midler
Jacquetin
Mrris
Holland
counterfeit tickets plunder Boston club during Temple Cup return
The Boston baseball club suspects counterfeit tickets sold to fans during the Temple Cup return games. Investigators traced errors to a printer, who claimed a misprint caused the issue. Tickets were sold outside the grounds, drawing many buyers and prompting the club to pursue offenders vigorously if identified.
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Siogtin
Boston Baseball Club
Suade
Ikston
Betne Whites
Clul
Cluls
Pittsburg Phil Behind on This Season’s Races
A prominent turfman and Jockey Club member quotes Pittsburg Phil declaring he is $119,000 in arrears this season. The claim, discussed amid Saratoga meeting chatter, draws comment from several figures in racing, with some questioning the figure and others defending Phil’s ventures.
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Pittaburg Phil
Pittsburg
New Yorks
Pitaburg Phil
Billiard Championship Sweepstake Tourney Planned in New York
Arrangements for a sweepstake tournament for the world billiard championship from Oct 1 in New York are announced by Brunswick Ruite Collenier. A purse and sweepstakes will be offered with net receipts distributed 60 80 20 among winners. Also reports from Guthrie Oklahoma describe early race results with times and placings in heats and a minor note on Oak Grove and Minco events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick-Ruite-Collenier
Republicans Defeated in Chattanooga Election Shock
Chattanooga Tenn Oct 12 The municipal election resulted in a large Republican defeat. Democrat Col Ed Watkins elected by a wide majority. Democrats gained several city offices. Voters turnout was low with about 7,500 votes cast. Train schedules listed for Leavenworth excursion.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Culonel
Watkins
Colonel Watkins
Beine
Penple
Grom
Alaskan Trade Faces Government Unpreparedness
Information from Captain Tolle reports unsafeguarded Alaskan waters as a boom of vessels and passengers grows. Mariners note low river levels hinder travel to Circle City and Dawson, with inspectors scarce and bonded goods frequently discharged at port. Officials warn of possible fraud and demand stronger customs oversight amid scarce personnel.
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St Washington
Treasury Department
Tolle
Bear
Alaskan
Klondike Seyxion
St. Michael
Tuttle
Tench
Upper
Yukon
Fort Yukon
Tukon
Hamilton
Circle City
Hill
Carey
J. J. Healy
PL N. Weare
Alice Bella
Marguerite
Faw
St. Blichael
World’s Fair Model and a Shielhoid girl’s sad tale
A long fragment recounts Nelile Norman, a pretty girl linked to the St Louis World’s Fair as a model for a navigation figure. After romantic entanglements and a move to Chicago, she faced a harsh life, used by employers, and changed her name to Wellin Norman. She later sought reform at a Memphis home, learned her mother was dead, and died in distress as she drifted through life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Ginbe-Democrat
Nelile Norman
Anderson
Fresno
Cal
Aid
Stockton
Tino Wei
Nutite
Chiecago
Amma
Wellin Norman
Nile Norvin
Neilie
Norman
Tere
Epplind Fir Ama
Mepheibah
Ste
Chy Hassktel
Carter
Archiaad
Herd of Cattle Cross Dalton Trail Amid Snow Threats
A herd of cattle reportedly crossed the Dalton trail despite heavy snow with 17 head at risk as winter nears. Constable Hevan reports tensions with Americans resisting duty collection while Lake Bennett dispatches note anticipated resistance. Idaho's Mountain Fair opens in Boise amid bad weather and postponed events. local headlines tout a strong Northwest track scene and health ad copy closes the page.
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Victoria
E. C
Harry RoMaine
Topeka
Hunter's Creek
Dalton
Romaine
Hevan
The
Privincial Police
Lake Bennett
Idaho
Boise
Topeka Snap Shots From a Busy City Page
A jumble of brief notes from Topeka coverage lists visitors and residents in town for business and events. Names include Mr Bred Freeman, Reynolds, King, and Lt Ury, with references to relatives, clerks, and officials. Local transports, streetcar vestibules, bank openings, and police notes appear amid parade trains, conventions, and ongoing civic activities.
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Bred Freeman
Denver
Topeka
Fev
M. Reynolds
Baldwin
Lt. Ury
Fort Scott Dz
King
Dighton
George W. Martin
Kansas City
Kanna
New Orleans
Wyimer
Sunta Fs
Raion
N. M
Dlalthos
Joe
Paichun
New York Dramatic Mirror
Crawford
Woprcka
Ballitt
John Coyne
J.B. Tomlinson
Republicas State Central
Minneapolis
George C. Stoker
North Jackson Street
TAA
Ben. FL
Gibson
Hinddim
New York
Columel CK
Grace
B. Yun Laer
Frei Waters
Waters
J. Jay Buck
Emporia
Grand Lodge
O. J. Wood
Regal Department
Shnta Fe
Yeatenkay
St. Paul
Holmn Whitney Han
Charile Holliday
John Waters
John McManut
Dr Ashton
Edna Whitney
Charles H. Dick
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Hospital
Atherton
J. M. Master
WM. Munn
C. A . Maguire
Mumey
C. H. Guibor
J. Ly Gilbert
Las Veras
Frank Whitaker
Jung Haw
Bryan
Roy Dixon
Ty ‘Togwka
Horton
Simon Greenspan
Kansan
Fred Hughes
Banta Se
Stn Hemvy
Santa Fe
Inijuries
Ray Shanetetdt
Drolughe
Sante Pe
Ts Juenplge
Boy Arrested After Bold Foray Into Theater Gallery
A boy named Harry Bazan climbed Forbes building fire escape to the Crawford theater gallery and was arrested in police court. He apologized and said he planned to move to the country, prompting City Attorney Bird to urge he do so soon.
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Trais
Red Oak
C. T
Shamford
Harry Bazan
Forbes
Crawford Theater
Sonseunt Owen
Harry
Bird
Socialists draw large crowd at Cooper Union opening rally
Lucien Santeh, socialist mayoral candidate, tops crowd at Cooper Union in New York. He outdraws nominating gatherings for Tracy and Seth Low and nearly equals Henry George’s crowd. Suniel, a Frenchman, speaks despite language barriers. The platform features red banners and sharp attacks on rivals Henry George and Daniel McLean. Overflow crowds heard socialist orators outside.
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New York
Lucien Santeh
Ishor
Coopernism
Santeh
Tracy
Seth Low
Henry George
Suniel
Iria
Henry Gorse
Daniel McLean
Worth Found Guilty in Old Man Assault Case
The district court convicted Apiiet George Worth of assault after a jury verdict. County Attorney Tetmore argued the case, and the jury found Worth guilty of the offense against the year-old daughter of Bernier Hollolay of the Santa Me road. The minimum penalty is five years in prison. sentencing will follow. Worth, an elderly Parkdele resident with a wife and several children, faced trial this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetmore
Parkdele
Burmese Knife Rush at Mandalay Garrison
Twenty five Burmese surged through Mandalay south gate last night armed with knives. They aimed at Major Dubbin residence but were repelled by British officers and Sepoys. Several Burmese were killed. Lieut Harrington and four Sepoys wounded.
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Mandalay
Burmah
Dubbin
Lieut. Harrington
Made of Old Cotton Exhibition Garment Shown
Mr Henry Smith presented a suit of clothes made of Naikeen cotton grown before the war and spun by an old-time Negro on a spinning wheel at the Cotton States and International Exposition. The cotton was bought in New Orleans by Mr Smith and had been picked and ginned before the war by a longtime worker. The suit was exhibited at a Pine Bluff fair.
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Atlanta
Henry Smith
S.C. Alexander
Bine Ham
Ark
New Orleans
Smith
Bribands on Trial in Vienna District
Dispatch from Vievina saga reports the trial of 200 Bundred brigands and receivers of stolen property at Tscholahack, Servin. Evidence includes systematic plunder and murder of tourist parties and torture of victims. Authorities present details of the case and prosecutorial arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Tendon
Mall
Tscholahack
Servin
Han
Apple Crop Shortage Hits Missouri and Minors
The St Louis dispatch reports a world reliance on Missouri for apples as crops fail in Canada Nova Scotia and the stern states. Drought injures late apples and commission men forecast the shortest crop in years. Prices rise with the shortage, with barrels up about 70 cents and projections of up to $3 per barrel soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Stern States
Cehada
Nova Scotia
Water Co and Topeka Council Near Compromise on Mains
The Topeka Water Company and city sewer and water works committee, led by B C Hord, hold talks to extend mains for fire protection, lower hydrant rental, and shift tax payments to the city. They may settle the $8,000 South Topeka hydrant rental claim, with a possible price reduction on hydrants, and aim to avoid litigation. A final report to the council is expected at the next meeting, with another session planned Friday night to finalize terms.
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Topeka Water Company
B.C. Hord
Water Company
Committee On Sewers
Topeka
South Topeka
Maine
Fumia
Ydrenis
Wwe
Ebig
Local dramatic news pitches crowded seats at Crawford and Grand
The sale of seats for A Milk White Horse opened at Howley and Shaw’s store with demand near capacity. Hoyt’s last play promises a crowning notice at Crawford Adena. The double rural militia plot features Ransome Guards and Daily Blues amid catchy music and New York scenery. Clay Clement arrives Monday with The New Dominion. Com eredelia had its first indoor showing at Crawford with improvements yet uneven. Faust Music al Comedy Co and Lon ten Hell Ringers begin at the Grand Opera House tonight with tickets 28 to 30 cents and free admission for a child with token. features touted as strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howley & Shaw
Drae
Hoyt
Clay Clement
Crawford Theater
New Dominion
Clement
New Dei
Faust Musical Comedy Co
Lonten Hell Ringers
Grand Opera House
Indy
Large addition to CG J Devlin coal empire expands
Charles J. Devin of this city elected president of the Pittsbursh and Midway Council company uniting major Kansas and Dracoe coal interests. Devin also leads Mount Carmel, one of the Santa Fe era Big Four, and has ties to Miners in Kansas and Missouri. He declines to reveal his total stock in the new venture.
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CG. J. Devlin
Charles J. Devin
Pittsbursh and Midway Counlelompany
Lattest
Kansas
Dracoe
Pittsboro
Devlin
Missouri
They Stole Chickens Pardoned By Governor Enedy
Leon Ammennan and Joseph Schneider of Atchon county were pardoned from the state penitentiary after serving two years for robbing nearby hen roosts. The governor set a condition they remain obedient. any future misbehavior could lead to re-arrest and return to confinement with harsh penalties. Also noted is a Portland sentencing of Jackson and Williams to 20 years for a train robbery after holding up a T and No passenger train two weeks prior.
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Leon Ammennan
Joseph Schneider
Atchon County
Enedy
Hari Imber
Portland
Ore
George Jackson
Charles Williams
Judge Bears
Croup Quickly Cured in Mountain Glen Ark
Local residents report rapid relief from croup in children after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy sent to Mountain Glen Arkansas. The product is sold by all druggists. Also noted is Peechess Steam Laundry offering service to smooth broken edge collars.
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Croup
Mountain Glen
Ark
Chamberlains
P. A. Thornton
RIGHT FROM ALASKA DOMES THE STEAMER CITY OF TOPEKA
A Seattle dispatch reports the steamer City of Topeka arrived from Juneau Alaska with John F Maloney among its passengers. Maloney quotes Klondike claims on Hunker creek No 3 and El Dorado Nos 30 and 31 Bonanza as producing vast sums with estimates ranging from two to four million dollars this winter.
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City of
Topeka
Seattle
Wasit
Juneas
Alaska
John F Maloney
Jumead
Dawson
Galvin
Associated Press
Malorey
Hunker Creek
Gold Bottom Creek
Bonansa
el Dorks
Klondike
el Dorado
Alex McDonald
Stage Dogs Track Prisoners in Uncle Tom's Cabin Exhibit
Prisoners Champs and Harry O'Brien were captured after fleeing last night, traced by bloodhounds from the Uncle Tom's Cabin company. Dogs followed a scent from prisoner sheets to a hayrick hideout, 20 miles away. The day featured prison-made goods displays and penology seminars including Bertillon measurements and an exhibition chair from Sing Sing. An unclaimed freight sale at A T & S F Ry Co warehouse begins at 9 am Thursday the 14th.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
Marion
Ainert
Champs
Harry O'Brien
A. T
F. Ry. Co
Problem of the Negro at Newport meeting
George T. Downins, a colored reader from Newport, delivered an upbeat address at the Neyddeytound Histielé-Cenehloginal Society gathering. He argued for equal rights and the removal of prejudice, envisioning a future civilization enriched by harmony and the inclusion of Black Americans in art, science, and letters.
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Ravten
George T. Downins
Newport
Tgs
Aurion
Fureher
Postmaster Dayton Contemplates Henry George Ticket
New York dispatch reports Charien W. Dayton formerly postmaster as a likely comptroller candidate on the Henry George Democratic ticket. Dayton may join if he brings unity for the campaign, with leaders favoring Dayton over Col George E. Waring. Waring is also discussed as a potential ticket member. The plan hinges on Dayton's consent and party unity.
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Dayton
Henry George
New York
the Herald
Charien W. Daston
Henry Georges
George
Col. Waring
I Wall
Ate
Col Waring
Convicted in police court for joint in old building
Two men, Andy Dupre and Robi Lambiins, were convicted in police court by Ate Bisen for keeping a joint in the second story of the Join P. Cole building. Dupree was fined 3100 and jailed for 0 days. Lembkins received $100 for aiding and unbetting. A surety for both was posted by Knight.
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Jointixia
Andy Dupre
Robi Lambiins
Join P. Cole
Dude Ate
Dupree
Lembkins
Knight
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Hace
Guthrie
Oklahome
Tollows
Atehigan
Lowy
Sama
Stratton
Oak Grove Mae
Dalley
Lal Morton
Leavenworth
Ter Leavenwort Fame
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Millers + Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenue
Cooper Union Too
Worth
Teres Dees
Waterco
Fair Grounds
Leedy
Odd Fellows
Men’s Square
Jimere
Bion
Ee Ie Aino
Fae Aun
Wee Eye Sue Ee O
Xiste
Fimira Reformatory
Sing Sing
George T. Downing
Boston Society
Ballara
Geo W Stansfield
Millers Pharsiscy
Caver Sixth
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