Warmer Grows Fight Between Sharkey and O Rourke
New York report details Tom Sharkey accusing his former manager of scheming to fix fights with Jeffries. O Rourke allegedly urged a third bout and improvised payoffs while Sharkey refused. O Rourke counters that the claims stem from contract renewal disputes and financial motives amid boxing plans and athletic club events.
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New York
Oct
Tom Sharkey
Tom
Jeffriew
Sharkey
O'Rourke
Parinesa
Bat Ax
le Tn
Impos Phates
Ban
Ene ‘Athietin
Ottertom
Ervey
Hilly Smith
Edwards
Dashing Fred Clarke Signs with Pirates for Next Season
Dashing Fred Clarke has signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for next season. The report notes Clarke defends his stance after a players grievance conference and denies rumors of leaving for another club. He stresses loyalty to the Pirates and says he will not jump to rival leagues.
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Pirates
Wtora
Tien Watt
Masmatics
American League Preview Promises Shakeup in Baltimore
A garbled early 20th century sports note hints at potential roster changes in Baltimore and Philadelphia. The fragment mentions McGrew and a new team, with expectations of securing a key position and predicting a strong run by Philadelphia.
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McGrew
Baltimore
No Lady Would Do Such a Thing
Fragmentary talk on medical advice and trust in supposed experts. The piece questions who is qualified to offer medical guidance and warns against unskilled advice from any person claiming expertise. It references watches and a caring mechanic as a contrast to improper leadership.
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Mordius
Bree Maz
Ana
National Association to carefully plan future league changes
Report suggests the National Association will advance cautiously over the next year or two regarding league reform. McGraw declined further comment, appearing in one court and offering little clarity on the matter.
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National Association
Tils
Potalbie Have & Breuit
National League
McGraw
RUBR WADDELL AV ACTOR TO WORK WITH BAND ON LEADS
The report notes actor Rubr Waddell will join the Union Scout company and perform leading roles with a big salary. He is described as not matching famous names but will appear in street pageants and village scenes. The troupe plans to visit towns including Brorkyllis and nearby communities, featuring rustic costumes and a prominent whisker display.
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St. Louis Globe-Dermocratrome Fe
Pittetirg Pirates
Tive
John Drew
Herbert Kules
Itiane
Thk Union Scout Company
Clipper
Gime Museum Elroult
CIA
Ehrow Te Haton
Ovene Mt Brorkyllis
Tmormber
Baskell Indians Defeat Warrensburg Normals in Rough Game
Warrensburg Normal team fell to the Indians of Lawrence 18 to 0 as Baskell’s quick rushes and strong end runs overwhelmed the Normals. Early in the game the Indians scored two touchdowns before halftime, while Warrensburg failed to score. Coach Morse praised the defense, though Hansell’s unit faced pressure throughout.
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Warrensvurg
Haskeil Indians
Lawrence
Warrensburg Normals
Vernosa
Indians
Morse
Hansell
N Nowiky
Ottawa University Downs K. S. A. C. In Key Football Match
Ottawa University eleven defeated the K. S. A. C. team Monday afternoon in Kas. Oct. The Ottawa squad averaged 187 pounds to the home team ud pounds. Ottawa showed strong interference and the visitors controlled most of the ball. Tabor's play was sloppy yet strong. Poughburn of K. S. A. suffered a chest injury and is under medical care.
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Manhattan
University Boys
Kas
Ottawa University
Room of
Hin
Ottwa
Ud Pownds
Ottawa
Tabor
Poughburn
Tarkio and Lincoln Team Play A0to0 Game
Tarkio and Lincoln battled to a scoreless draw on a windy October 3 in Tarkio Missouri. Nebraska University, fatigued from a Bard game, used many substitutes while both teams produced exciting, stubborn defense in one of the area’s most contested matches.
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Tarkio
Lincoln
Nebraska University
Warehan
Dan Stuart Buys Land to Build at First-Class Track
Dan A Stuart purchased an 7 acre tract a mile south of the idle city in Hot Springs Arkansas. Promoters with ample capital plan a first class race track at the site to rival the best in the country. The project aims to draw patrons from New Orleans and San Francisco meetings.
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Hot Springs
Arie
B. Dugan Keé
Dan A’ Stuart
Idle City
Union
New Orleans
Ball Players Sail for Cuba Amid Public Attention
A list of players including Sheekari and Dajen embarks for Cuba as the team prepares to compete in the Caribbean games. The voyage gathers attention from fans and journalists as they head toward Havana to face international opponents.
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Cuba
York
Isco
Palettine
Cube
Antilles
Finrex
Sheekari Tin
Cannes
Mabures Caliabie
Dogahar
Chicago Barry
Hoaton
Merver
de Duele
Michinany
Hessey
Corbett’s public return stirs Boston crowds and boxing chatter
The aging ex-champion Jim Corbett draws large crowds in Boston during a cultural show run. He hints at a new bout with Jeff, while rival promoters push rivalries to boost attention. Critics note Corbett’s willingness to seize a match if offered, yet warn against risking his reputation with an unstable fight plan.
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Corbett
Jim Corbett
Boston
Tle
Jeff
Amit
Jef
Delim
Tigers Win at Rolla on gridiron clash in October
Rolla Mo Oct 1 The State universitys two branches met in their first gridiron clash. The Tigers defeated the School of Mines 12 to 0 as captain Eraseen and Waster led the attack. Broux missed the game at quarterback and critics Tulsa the game. Eskridge headline boxing bout noted and a medical ad on piles ends with a sales pitch.
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Tigers
Rolla
State University
School of Mines
Eraseen
Waster
Greme
Broux
Colorad o Flyer Train Schedule Phrase
Colorado Flyer via Great Rock Island Route leaves Topeka 3 10 p m for Colorado Springs arriving 10 35 and Denver 11 Gelocie next am No one would be bothered with constipation if everyone knew how Burdock Blood Biters regulate the stomach and bowels.
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Great Rock Island
Topeke
Colorado Springs
Denver
MUGGL Y MGRAW Talks with Ban Johnson and Richter
A fragmented note describes MGRAW in conversation with Ban Johnson and Richter. It hints at a discussion about baseball figures, a possible name change, and other unclear topics with no definite conclusion or outcome.
Denver May Come to Try for Another Contest
Fragmented OCR text suggests a sports or contest note involving Washburn and another team, with unclear names and dates. The readable elements indicate a possible upcoming matchup or repeated contest between Weshburs and Mountsiz, hinting at a local newspaper brief about a future game.
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Weshburs
Mountsiz
Fiork Oats
Washburn
Six Hutchinson Institution escapees. three recaptured
Kansas detail reports six boys fled from Hutchinson Reformatory last Friday night. Three have been found and returned near Elmer, Halstead, and south of Hutchinson. The remaining three are believed to be south of Wichita as guards pursue them, with one leader described as highly dangerous.
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Hutchinson
Det
Reformatory
Elmer
Halstead
Perhinpe
Aspen
Wichita
Little at Emporia Political Rally Draws Crowds
Emporia on October 3 hosted a lengthy speech by Lt Col Whitley and a rousing address by Little that drew praise from John Maven and others. A rainy parade of 38 horsemen led by John Madden and N A Vane featured students from the State Normal.
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Emporia
Hd, Litte
John Maven
Whitley
John Madden
N. A. Vane
ReeseVeit
Cuba
Eix
Addis
Death of Mrs. Perrett Pioneer of Logan County
Logan October 30 Mrs Ferrett wife of Henry Perrett prominent resident of Logan and Phillips counties died and was buried here Sunday in a funeral said to be among the largest in Tagen The Ferretts moved to Phillips county in the early 1870s helped found Logan and witnessed the region's growth They operated the Ferrett hotel in Logan for many years a social center for key local leaders and politicians
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Logan
Mra Ferrett
Henry Perrett
Phillips County
Tagen
Stanley at Pittsburg rally for Governor Stanley in Kansas
Governor Stanley drew a rousing Southeast Kansas welcome in Pittsburg with bands clubs torchlight brigades and large turnout. Oscar Williams former Manila official spoke alongside Stanley after morning arrival and a midday address to Kansas City Southern shopmen.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Kan- Ben
Missouri
Stanley
Oscar FL Williams
Fone
Manila
Atendance
Memphis
Kansas City
W. C Mann
Imromptu reception greets visiting Republican
J Campbell a Republican candidate journeyed through Frontenac and Chicopee where miners from two camps gave him an informal welcome. The brief visit highlighted local interest in the campaign and the governor’s party itinerary.
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J. Campbell
Orney
Frontenac
Chicopee
Court Rules Contempt Fines Unenforceable in Police Court
A court ruling held that police magistrates cannot fine offenders for contempt. The decision followed a case involving Join Hich of Lincolns Crater, subpoenaed as a witness, with attorney David Richie arguing against contempt punishment. The ruling was sustained after appeal, with a large audience and a speech praising the current administration.
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Court of Ay
Join Hich
Lincs
Crater
Spear
Ife
David Richie
Th Frty
Rich
New Rural Delivery Routes
Washington reports rural free delivery established in Abe after pieces in Kansas begin November 1. Kansas service includes Lawrence area, one carrier, 36 miles, 40 square miles, population served. H Ewing and J L Hayes named for routes. Pioneer office to close. mail moved to Gluthe and Great Bend. Campaign crowd listens to Chester J Long in Great Bend opera house amid Republican support. Governor Morrill ill but not seriously, expected back at work soon.
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Washington, D. C
Abe
Kansas
Lawrence
H. Ewing
J. L. Hayes
Pioneer
Breidenthal Draws 2000 at Clay Center Speech on Finance
Rain failed to dampen a Clay Center gathering as John W. Breidenthal spoke to about 2,000 attendees. The farmer meeting featured his remarks on financial questions described as the best and clearest yet heard in Clay Center.
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Reidenthal
Clay Center
John W. Breidenthal
Grisham at Strong City Meeting Reports Boh?
At Strong City on Oct 3, Grisham and Cyrene Daria spoke with T B Grisham presiding in the fourth district. Davis spoke for over two hours covering 1900 issues. Grisham urged unity and argued Cottonwood citizenship justifies action.
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Grisham
Strong City City
Ata
Cyrene
Daria
T. B. Grisham
Thik
Davis
Grisham Fal
Monster Coal Strike Concludes at Elan Gowan Colliery
In Shenandoah near Elan Gowan Colliery the monumental coal strike nears its end as operators and miners in Keystone State show concession. Center of the cut features Alexander J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, a key leader of the Coal Trust, whose influence helped secure operator yielding.
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Keystone State
Alesander J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Coal Trust
Cassatt
Exposition of 1904 Promotes Growth and Change
The text reflects on the 1904 Exposition celebrating progress from frontier hardships to modern prosperity. It contrasts crude early conditions with anticipated development, praising agricultural gains, education, and industry while urging forward investment, new homes, and wealth from natural resources. It envisions a bright future for the state as a growing, unified community.
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Gur Ch Monweaith
Oma
Pete
Bert
Taf
Neape Carter ‘Cohei
Wsce
Treachery in Cape War Dispatch Reports Knox Engagement
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria noting Knox's successful engagement with Dewet on October 7. Boer losses included two guns and three wagons. one ammunition wagon blown up. No Boer casualties reported. Highlander troops pursued retreating forces. Roberts condemns treacherous inhabitants and warns of intensified punishment to deter guerrilla warfare.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Knox
Dewet
Botr
Wrox
Roberta Calla
Fragmentary Local Notice of Illness and Fundraising
Fragmentary OCR text describes illness after an attack and attempts at various remedies. Mentions a cleric in Centerville, a fundraiser event on a Thursday evening in November, and Prof Jackson remedies. Details are garbled but indicate medical relief efforts and a death linked to liver disease.
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Jackson
Regienene
Inky
Tomber
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Hi. Noble
Altoona
Charles Webb
Cedar Junction
Whiter
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David Haven
Martin F. Nieman
Bullwood
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Emeline
J. Douglass
Norton
Nancy . Norman
Neodesha
Spain
Newell R. Kirkham
Arthur Hollingshead
Garnett
Morrill
Hiawatha
the State Journal
Monster Coal Strike
Elan Gowan Colliery
Shenandoah
Mineral Union
Castoria
Cerming
Coburn Bays
Kavens
Jacobsdal
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Geeta
Fourth
Kaw Valley
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
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Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
Kam Telephoms
Topeka Foundry
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