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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
6
Bett reports on a looming clash echoing the Dempsey Corbett era, noting the proposed bout between Fitz and Jack O'Brien and recounting Fitzsimmons and Dempsey dynamics, training eccentricities, and weight class debates surrounding a middleweight challenge.
The article praises Graney as a premier referee in the sport, noting his role in judging Fitzsimmons vs Dempsey style bouts and his prominence in San Francisco boxing. It highlights Graney’s long reputation and influence in the ring and his status among referees nationwide.
The upcoming bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Philadelphia Jack O’Brien divides fans. Proponents favor O’Brien’s youth and vigor over the older champion’s alleged frailties. Critics note Fitzsimmons’ recent breakdowns and Gardner defeat as warning signs.
In Philadelphia the heavyweight bout between Fite and O'Brien draws major attention. Both fighters claim long records with over 100 bouts each and a single loss apiece from Peter Jackson and Kaufman. The match, key to the world title picture, attracts large crowds as the trial of Stella Brennan for murdering her stepchildren unfolds in Minneapolis, delaying court business.
W Dr Burk died Saturday night from a stroke of paralysis at about seven years after moving to Clayton from Leonian. He had lived a secluded life on the Clunegn property since his arrival and left no known relatives. He accumulated some property, mainly to cover funeral expenses, and his remains were laid to rest in Clayton cemetery Sunday.
Manchester Ohio Dew. Fully three thousand members of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry gather for the annual New Hampshire State Grange session opening tonight at Mechanics Hall. Delegates from 264 subordinates and 1 Pomona grange attend with deputies and visiting farmers. Former Governor Nathan J. Machelder recently elected master of the National Grange.
At a Newport city council meeting a notice from Dr. Harilitan of New York acting for unnamed summer residents claims a general assembly session will introduce a bill to divide Newport into South Newport taxing locals who fund the summer population. The city clerk reportedly received the notice amid opposition from the city to division.
Ordinance 334 details appointment by the Mayor with City Council consent for City Engineer duties. It sets grading, surveying, and plan requirements. establishes fee schedules for street lines, corners, grading, and other surveying work. It prescribes penalties, bond, and effective date of January 1, 1906.
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