O'Brien Knocks Out Fitzsimmons in Thirteen Rounds
In San Francisco at Mechanics' Pavilion Philadelphia Jack O'Brien defeats Bob Fitzsimmons in thirteen rounds. Fitzsimmons collapses after the final bell and vows this was his last fight as crowds witness the largest attendance of the year.
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Cossacks Felt No Longer Dreaded in Baltic Troop Skirmishes
Government reports say trains bringing troops to the Baltic province are halted by insurgents. Several Cossacks in the ehr a were captured and disarmed beyond Dorpal. Russian troops captured Takum from insurgents.
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Widow in New Mexico Receives Christmas Aid From Albuquerque Residents
The story describes Mrs Richard Rogers and her children in the Jemez mountains after their father died in a bridge accident with the American Lumber company. Albuquerque philanthropists prepare three boxes and a barrel of goods plus food for Christmas to comfort the impoverished widow and her family. Lead and Copper quoted in market news conclude the item.
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Evening Citizen
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James
Altmaite
Binall
Death drama clouds Scottys tale as dispatchs clash
A chaotic exchange of telegraph messages claims to reveal the truth behind Scottys death. The Citizen reports dispatches from Los Angeles and Denver denying or confirming the sensational claims. Obscure figures and fake yard narratives fuel the confusion.
International Socialist Bureau calls for unity and aid for Russia
The International Socialist Bureau issues a manifesto urging world socialists to support the Russian proletariat as the revolution progresses. It calls for meetings and collections on January 22 to commemorate the struggle and cites allied action against imperialism. The document signed by all delegates urges solidarity and solidarity funds.
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United States
International Bureau
Workers of the World
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Cambridge celebrates 275th anniversary with talks and music
Cambridge Massachusetts marks the 275th founding anniversary with a public meeting at Saunders Theater. Attendees include Herbert Parker Augustine Daly, Charles W. Eliot, and Reverend Alexander McKenzie. William Roscoe Taylor wrote an ode, with Richard Henry Dana presiding.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
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First Church of
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William Roscoe Taylor
Richard Henry Dana
Cambridge Latin School
Joan Fiske
Company of
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London
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England
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Charles River
Charlestown
Hoson
Dorchester
Roxbury
Witterown
Boston
Charles
Watertown
New Town
Municipal Reform Surges in New York City Politics
An article notes a reform mood in New York politics with Civic League and Municipal Ownership League driving a revolt against Tammany Hall. Odell faces leadership struggles as Roosevelt and Higgins influence party lines while Parsons emerges as a potential county chairman candidate amid party upheaval.
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Herbert Parkona
Roosovel
Parsons
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Wife Murderer Gets Fourteen Years
The trial of Hugh Watt ended with a guilty verdict for inciting hired agents to murder his wife Julia Watt. Watt received fourteen years in penal servitude while the judge called the case extraordinary and noted the unresolved divorce and settlement implications.
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Iwo
Gabe
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Reginald Beachamp
Watt
Mra. Watt
Violet Beauchamp
Bowan and Clarke Scalded Near San Antonio
Special to The Citizen San Marcial Dec. 21 Steam pipes exploded on engine 9 between San Antonio and Albuquerque scalding Engineer Bowan and Fireman Clarke. Clarke remains under surgical care. Bowan expected to arrive soon. Train had been moving at 30 mph when a drive wheel tire broke, tearing a hole in steam pipes.
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Bowman
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San Antonio
Endorsement from John W. Barron to The Evening Citizen
A letter from John W. Barron of Albuquerque dated December 20 expresses gratitude for The Evening Citizen. He praises the paper for its moral tone and strong leading articles, compares favorably with Chicago records, and commends coverage on city water costs. He wishes season’s greetings and a prosperous new year.
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Citizen
Chicago Record Herald
John W. Barron
Albuquerque News: Central Railroad Deal and Tragic Deaths
In El Paso on December 21, bodies of Bob Rutherford and M C Murray killed by bandits near Dias Chihuahua were brought to Juarez. Rutherford, a Penn graduate and ranch manager, left behind wife and child and a sister. remains to be shipped to Philadelphia. Pittsburg authorities announce eastern and New Mexico capitalists will fund Santa Central extension from Moriarty to Albuquerque and coal fields at Hagan, with Santa Fe Central holders resisting sale.
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Russia
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Patiloff Iron Works
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Shorty
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J. G. Lowden
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Beet
New Mexico
Tate Railroad
Albuquerque
Hagan
Santa Central
Santa Fe
Torrance
Moriarty
Alba
Hickox Case Ends with Hung Jury and Not Guilty for Wagner
The territory case against Eddie Hickox, accused of carrying a deadly weapon, produced a hung jury after a long session. A subsequent jury found William Wagner not guilty of assault on Gregorio Romero, amid political tensions in Old Albuquerque.
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Hubbell
Armijo
Abbott
F. A. Hubbell
Wagner
William Wagner
Gregorio Romero
Albuquerque
Romero
Old Town
Congress closes brief session and adjourns for holidays
Washington dispatch reports the senate adjourned after a brief session to January 4 with holiday adjournment. House members were sparse at the time. Also, a note on a New York divorce case: Captain Nathan Appleton seeks absolute divorce from Jeanette Ogivington after 16 years of separation and plans remarry in Europe.
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Austen
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Brooklyn
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Mise
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Newbury
Port
Minn Wille
Massachusetts
Tony
Death of Angela Troll Follows Sheriff Henry Troll Obit
Mrs An guela Troll widow of former Sheriff Henry Troll of St Louis dies at home after predicting her death and arranging funeral including monument. Born January 16 184? in Weishaden Germany she came to the United States at 18 and lived in St Louis since 1865 leaving six children. husband died two years ago.
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Henry Troll
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Weishaden
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