Trusty Convict Fakes Release to Seize Pension
An inmate known as a trusted prisoner left Leavenworth with a stated six month pension due, then vanished toward Lansing. The report notes a noisy, uncertain escape with pension details and a plan to trace funds. authorities will monitor pension disbursement and track the escapee across jurisdictions. The subject, No. 2989, was sentenced for grand larceny in 1628 and is described as white, 35, five feet seven inches, with brown hair and eyes, originating from Prague, with a white beard and mustache, last seen in Wisconsin.
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Leavenworth
Tarry Ganepool
Lansing
Feneinuer
Warden Jewett
Ginsepole
Jlaampeute
Prague
Interchangeable rate system approved for railroad ticketing
Chicago and surrounding lines announced a new 2000 rate structure to take effect November 1. Officials stated tolls would be set on trains, with or without presenting the purchaser, and that the Chicago Northwestern and several other roads would participate. The agency office said most western lines would follow, with Rock Island possibly excluded.
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Chicago
Septaia
Er Trate Editvlile
Heteliy
Tollowhee Hnee
Ciucage
Northwestern
Chi
Partington & Quincy
Tartiegtons Hines
Miemotiet
Hicago Great
Milwaukee & Bt
Kanaan City
Winensin Central
Hew
Wan Ei
Vock Island
Dyeing the River Union Pacific to Begin Improvement at Lawrence
Speculation centers on a Union Pacific freight project at Lawrence with plans for river work. A foundation will support a modern line and engine base as part of the improvement. Officials hope government action will align interests for timely completion.
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Union Pacific
Lawrence
Cattle Men to Meet in Kansas For Stock Association Action
Kansas stockmen plan a meeting to organize and choose officers amid concerns over railroad service. The gathering will focus on improving cattle transport, with key figures including W. Robe and other state stock association leaders outlining goals and possible member actions.
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Kansas
Or & Smaan
Carey
W. Robe
Dorula
Has & Good Tobaces Crop Dean McAdow Farm Salinceo
Dean McAdow farms thirteen acres near Taten Salinceo reporting tobacco crop results for February. Workers attend to the crop while yields average about one pound per plant, with McAdow predicting earnings around 1360 dollars after expenses.
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Dean McAdow
Salinceo
Taten
Fragmentary notes on Indian land, oil wells and rail transport
Disjointed paragraphs describe efforts to obtain rights of way through Cherokee country, oil production and marketing in the Bolton district, and railroad access as the main channel for sale. Mentions government actions, Interior and Seevitany, with a disrupted rail line and a broken coupling delaying flow of oil.
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Neubent
Bolton
Peru
Seevitany
Interior
Tartlerville
Teiber Ln
Otter End
Post Office Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty in 1890 Case
Howard, linked to a Wichita area post office robbery, pleads guilty in a U S court to prior charges from 1890. He faces a one year term after conviction. Officials recount the case to clear mistaken identity claims and note the suspect was in custody in Dodge City before sentencing.
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Bpearville
Wichita
Kun
Piva
Che Phcomd
Pindtermont
Jaceepoe
United States
Yin
Trnsted
East Laban
United Blake Auttornes
Ebrwan
Dodge City
Temperance crackdown targets open saloons in Independence
Independence authorities adopt a new method to close saloons near the Jointkeepers area. An injunction, sought by temperance advocates led by F.C Your of Fredonia, aims to shut joints in Wilson County. Owners and operators initially resisted, then closed establishments to avoid court action. The untested tactic signals heightened temperance pressure in the city.
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Temperance
Independence
Binart
Sointa
Winperance Peogie Tt F.C Your
Fredonia
Wilson County
Gotch Wins by Quick Pins in Chicago Title Bout
Frank A Gotch of Humboldt defeated Frank Coleman of Chicago and Boil Kank of Danville Illinois in a rapid show of grappling skill. Gotch signals implies a rematch with Tom Jenkins, the American champion who beat him last February, as Coleman claimed the middleweight title. The card also reports a county beets test for sugar refinery prospects, a fatal run of a hay cutter horse incident, and a post office robbery sting with a small cash haul.
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Black Gotch
Frank Coleman
Boil
Whatcou
Wakh
Frank A. Gotch
Humboldt
Chicago
Brit Kiank
Danville
Thermoben
Coleman
America
Gotoh
Tom Jenkins
Baseball Pennant Reflections From Boston to Pittsburgh
Boston Americans won a pennant in a season marked by high salaries and strong fan turnout while Philadelphia’s champions received festive treatment. The writer notes Boston’s long pennant history, compares eras, and predicts fading interest as seasons end with football ahead.
Boston Ride Versus Wagner and Ritchey Sparks Debate
The piece centers on a baseball discussion about Wagner, Ritchey, and the Boston Riders. Predictions hinge on leaders like Farrell and Parrell, with mentions of upcoming games and missed opportunities. The tone weighs player merit and club usefulness as season plans unfold.
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di Cone
Pred Clarke
Lanse Deere
Wagner
Ritchey
Boston
Bosop
A. Js
Fenris
Churney’ Farrell
Mae Fell
Ryan's Heavy Plunge at Gravesend Bets Run
At Gravesend on a Saturday program, John J. Ryan did big wagering with a string of large bets, including $25,000 at one point as High Chancellor and other favorites moved in price. George Drake and Senator Bell also placed heavy bets on High Chancellor, drawing comment for the sizable sums involved. Mamie Worth upset the strategy by defeating Drake’s colt, while heavy bettors like ER Thorman reportedly won and others faced losses.
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New York
John J. Ryan
Gravesend
Ryan
Aqatran
Newton Tennington
Considine
Heran
Drake
Thorman
Itfy
St. Valentine
Highlander
Collins Men Complain Over League Payout Split
Boston Sept 2 reports say members of the Collins club and Plymouth Rocks players with expiring contracts seek more than offered for league games. Disputes over net receipts splits for nine games drive potential abandonment of the planned series with Pittsburg amid talks of revolt against contract terms. President Kilkles is said to have offered 50 percent to players regardless of contract end dates.
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Cincinnati
Murnane
The
Inquirer
Boston
Boston Americans
Cleveland Boys
Meminst
Kilsten
Pris
Taro
Loutaville
A. H. Soden
Revere Bewell
Maliry
Salarion
Amex
Theiaya
Horton Americans
Thed
Chingo
Philadelphia
Toston
Union Grounds
Brooklyn
John Fairfield
Wagner
Ed Crane
Hatneid
Hatheld
Tiowe
National League
Arelean Association
Frank Selee
Bowton
F Selee
Reston
Iil
Pittsburg
Jon
Sigue
Hosten
Inire
Thin
Pinsbure Sou
Faston
Plymouth Rocks
Kilitiea
Deeytuse
Arites
Kilkles
St Id
Ald
Cleveland
Collins
Pacing mares crown at Columbus amid wreck in heat
At Columbus on Sept 23 Fanny Dillard of the W L Brow stable won the pacing mares title as a crash in the 2:15 pace sent a horse and driver Rea to the ground. Rea was rescued, revived with minor facial cut. Other races in Gravesend and St Louis featured upset favorites and close finishes including Cuughnawaga winning by a head.
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Kan
Chrie Avery
Columbus
Fanny Dillard
W. L. Brow
Rea
Ezo
Gravesend
New York
Charles Elwood
Odom
Chaurh- Rawaga
Hurstourne
Hurstbourne
Wild Thyme
Rostand
Payne
St. Loui
St. Louis
Delmar
Ofth
Our Lille
Atlee
Atlas
Bevien
Kansas City
M. Gibson
Frank Kreshe
Diamond Pool Tall
Armourdale
Gibson
Kreshe
Fast Kansas horse meet features Scraps of Marysville and Victor M
Marysville and Barry G of Stockton with Harry G winning in 2 20. A select field includes Chestnut Girl and Scraps of Marysville. Victor M defeated Galtoma of Norton two weeks ago. Attendance today was good and the crowd pleased as second heat runs toward Thursday.
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Barry G
Stockton
Harry G
Mary
Kansas
Scraps
Chestnut Girl
Topeks
Victor M
Galtoma
Norton
Bracing at Leavenworth opens four day race meet
Leavenworth Kansas September reports a large crowd for the Bravenworth Park association opening day. About 210 attendees, double typical, with warm weather and fair track. Three events held: trotting won by Happy Secret, pacing by Joe Giles, running by Stim Jim. Referee lineup noted and Crescens arrival announced to challenge a 2:08 record Thursday.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Bravenworth Park Association
Happy Secret
Joe Gales
Captain Tough
KE. ©. Murphy
F. E. Himes
Frank Voorhees
Jordan
John Beechler
American League Roundup and Standings Mentioned
The report covers American League games with details on pitches, batters, and managerial ejections. It notes an Cleveland beat New York while Philadelphia and Washington show scattered action. Also mentioned are California excursions and home-seekers’ railway itineraries with Missouri Valley standings and schedules.
Fitz Talks About Corbett In A Five Line Telegram
New York news describes Jim Corbett’s defeat yesterday and Tom Fitzsimmons declaring readiness to fight. Fitz warns Corbett to message about terms within a year and vows to win with or without advertisement support. He recalls Jeffries beating Corbett and predicts another bout if ever matched again.
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Corbett
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Welmer
Exre
New York
Chic I
Hee
Mafie
Kling
Raub
Gianity
Warner
Bop Ritanimmons
Jin Corbett
Jmentieman
Jeffries
Carson City
St. Patrick's
Pits
Unbounded faith in Mi-o-na marketing pitch
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na cures thinness by aiding digestion and boosting weight, offering a written refund if it fails. It asserts wide user success, promises mail order with portage paid, and guarantees satisfaction with a refund. Rowley & Snow supposedly back the guarantee and offer to pay if the remedy fails.
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Rowley & Snow
Rowley & Soow
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