National Game Review of Early Southern Baseball Tours
An 1880s account details northern clubs visiting Savannah and the South, highlighting players like Dickey Pearce, Nat Hicks, and Bob Ferguson. It recalls crowds, hospitality, and the novelty of northern teams touring the Forest City of the South, plus notes on winter games and regional prospects for baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Futtle
Tim Marnane
Boston Globe
Sthtanls
New York
Nee All
Whale Giants
Savannah
Konth
Dub Ferguson
Mutuals
Joe Start
Nat Hicks
Dickey Pearcs
Charley Bemith
Phiney Walters
Job Ateld Ware
Birks
Charley Snyder
Bob Ferguson
Boston
Bop
Jos Start
Jon
Providence
Féigreon
Joe
Charlckin
Macnolm
Duffy Disputes Signing Amid League Salary Rules
The Boston record notes Hugh Duffy denies signing for next season with Chicago. It cites a 2000 contract offer, dispute over value, and questions about the American Association’s new salary distribution rule. The piece discusses Young and league-wide efforts to regulate pay and eligibility as teams await spring meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Boston Obs
Hugh Duffy
Chicagos
Chicago
Spalding
Duffy
Purrell
Australia
Teiawaistea
Mok Young
Young
Gaudluskn
Litte Duffy
Firetecluas
Teague
Sit Tait
Tia
Bavetall
Magmaton
Thom Wat
Isuyerit Mudera
Staul
Thor
Prumz
Chet
Nick Young
Thea Young
He Eifer
Cue Luem
Har
BASE BALL TROUBLES AND PAYMENTS IN THE PAST ERA
Erratic OCR recounts debated player release payments and contracts. Mentions sums paid to players, features names like Merttot Hockett and Mike Hines Daly, and notes shifts in salaries and terms across years, with contextual allusions to team dynamics and era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Abd Kite
Maz
Eutrbar
Mike Hines
Daly
Wallzyemu
Tvinadives
Pereics
Uber
Deer Hunt Duel on Wind Mountain Ends in Fatal Duel
A hunter recounts Jack Gaylor and companions pursuing deer on Wind Mountain near Table Peak. After tracking a pair of stags a confrontation with a mountain lion escalates into a deadly duel between two tawny hounds and the animal. both dogs are slain and the deer carcasses are recovered. The scribe preserves the dramatic scene and takes a hunter’s skin as a trophy.
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Hattie
Lander
Wiiter
Jack Gaylor
Hanter Jack
Wind
Gaylor
Gay Jor
Fom
Lend
Gaytor
Hon
Sumantain
A Strange Tale Of Annie Mooney And Florence Blythe
A San Francisco special outlines a sensational probate court case linking Annie Mooney to Florence Blythe, the child claimed by James Crisp Ferry as the heir of Thomas Blythe. Dr Rennie’s clues tie Annie to Blythe’s alleged granddaughter, urging police action and a cross continental inquiry.
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Annie Mooney
San Francisco
Evening Papers
Thomas Blythe
Blythe
England
James Crisp Ferry
Florenee Blythe
Little Florence
Jott
Carpenters’ Union
Belmont
James Mooney
Twenty Fifth Street
Mooney
Annis
Rennie
San Fefael
Kensie
Florance Myths
Annie Money
Florence Blythe
James Crisp
Ila
Auitier
Parry
Annie Moves
Jane
Wollaston church fair run by men draws crowds
A Boston Budget note reports that Wollaston Congregational Church fundraisers were organized entirely by men after consulting only male members. The two day fair offered cale, meats, coffee and arts. Men prepared and served all items while women were not involved. The event drew crowds, sparking talk of retaliation by the ladies later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wollaston
Wishize
Ratne
Czar and Czarina Stir London Gossip on Danish Greek Ties
Constantinople cable reports a romantic tale of the Czar in southern Russia inspecting troops, with the Empress present. It recounts alleged flirtations with Danish court ladies, a royal dispute, and a pledge binding the Czar to aid Prince Wilhelm, now King George I of Greece, with ongoing support amid cross‑European tensions. Patti Hosa gains London fame for a strong stage debut in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Crariga
Constantinople
Rusia
Livadin
Baswarabia
Black Sea
Czerina
Copenhagen
Christian
Europe
Sira
Wien
Cearina
Devoton
Wilhelm
Denmark
Georgius I
Cuar
George
Great Rock Island Route Praised For Comfort and Speed
A vintage ad praising Great Rock Island route highlights cheap rates, first class accommodations, free chair cars on day trains, and reliable service for travelers from Wichita. It touts gentle staff, family-friendly travel, heavy tracks, and modern stations, urging patrons to seek tickets at local offices and consider Missouri Pacific as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Wichita
Hans
Great Rock Island
Nanging Avenue
Rotherford
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Henee
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Lotta
Minnie Palmer
Rosa
Lag
Denen
Mantas
Sational Bank Pibenk
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Colorado
Yim Pueblo
Colorado Springs
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Springs
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Bertha
City Ticket
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Chewp Excureiva Hickets
Salt Lake
EE Dipesiey
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HOTEL
Carey
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. C. Woodman & Som
Arkansas ‘Valley
DR. Thornton
ORS. Thornton &Thornton
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Ugature Orcenstien
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Taney Fae
Aki Yaloae Cain
Deano
Pelee
Ruudegede
West Tenth St
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Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
OFSS
FONDA
Snpt
Oupard TR
Jaw, L
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Demet A. Econmers
Mans
Skinner
OW. Mristow
Canby
State National Bank
Cor Main St
Douglasave
Beal's Dancing Academy
Crawford Opera House
Chas. F. Beal
Spponst
DR. Hall
Sarcioe
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Syl
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CHARLES 4 VOSELER CO_ Gemimore
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Berro, Fyhere O Fur National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
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Houck, Thomas & CO
Sarcoxie
Kansas
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Niepenianpen
M. W. Lev
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A.W. Otryes
J. ©. Buray
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Capital
Wichita National Bank
THE
Wichita Eagle
MM Murdock & Bro
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Teconis
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Pkinda Ee Eoahh
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Batty Alion Roe
RP. Murdock
W.S. Corbett
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Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
Chicago Lumber Coo
Lumber Dealers
1St ST
Lawrence Ave
Chicago Yards
Irousis
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
South Fourth
Smithson & CO
Douglas Ave
I. Smithson
Wichita City Roller, Mills
Oliver & Imbodenco
Dafitron
Davidson Investment
FCT
Somyyotscy Adams
J. W. Hawn & CO
Gan & Goememen
Kammi
Hartwig Tock
Erner
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