Burns Johnson World Heavyweight Title Fight Preview
Sydney crowds expected 20 000 as Tommy Burns of Canada and Jack Johnson of the United States prepare for a world heavyweight championship bout in Rushcutters Bay. Burns trains with O Keefe and O Donnell while Johnson camps at Manly under trainer Hill Lang. Betting favors Burns five to four as both fighters stage exhibitions and promoters finalize the $35 000 purse and referee choice before the open air event. Burns, born in Hanover Ontario in 1881, and Johnson of Galveston Texas bring long records and contrasting styles to this anticipated clash.
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Morning Journal Special
Sydney
N.S. W
Dee
Tomms Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Darling Point
O'Keefe
O'Donnell
Manley
Jack Mullins
Hill Lang
Melbourne
Lang
Rushcutter’s Bay
Australia
Tommy Burns
North America
Europe
James J. Jeffries
Johnsen
Squires
Severit
Jeffries
San Francisco
Johnsenstl
London
Gunner Moir
Jemi Reache
Ireland
Burne
Amine
Bill Squires
California
Bil Lang
Toremy Burns
Noah Hrusse
Hanover
Ont
Mick Sehreck
Jack Sullivan
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Marvin Hart
O'Brien
Byrne
Galveston
Texas
James J. Corbett
Joe Joannette
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted to Women
An advertisement urges intelligent women to trust Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments. It touts full ingredient disclosure on bottle wrappers, claims physician endorsement, private home cures, and free advice from Dr. Pierce at the Buffalo institute. It also promotes The People's Common Sense Medical Advisor and outlines purchase costs.
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Dr. Pierce
America
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
Early Boxing Setbacks Highlight Muted Glove Contests
Philadelphia report notes Fitzsimmons a shadow of his former self in a recent bout while opponents show potential. meanwhile a New York meeting plans a national shell fisheries commissioners association with broad state respaldo and aims to share information for resource advancement.
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Philadelphia
Fitzimmons
Jeffries
Corbett
Fitziimons
Ton Sharkey
New York
Naional Association of Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oregon
California
Washington
Clements Presses for Publicity in Harriman Case
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire New Orleans December 20 Judson Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission argues the Supreme Court ruling restricting investigations will hinder full disclosure. He warns that reduced inquiry weakens efforts against corporate wrongdoing and cites the Northern Securities case as a precedent.
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Commerce Commissioner
Harriman
Clements
High Tribute to Jacob Riles in East Side Settlement
The East Side Jacob Riles settlement earned strong praise from Rev. Steven Wise of the Free Synagogue. A Roosevelt letter was read to children, urging pride in Jewish heroes and friendly American ties. Roosevelt praised benevolence across faiths.
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New York
Jacob Kils
Steven Wise
The
Free Synagogue
Roosevelt
Rite
Iis
Theodore Roosevelt
Wire
Jacob Riles
Tiyting
Tom Longboat to Marry Miss Maracle in Massey Hall
December 26 report says Canadian runner Tom Longboat will wed Miss Maracle of the Mohawk reserve on the Massey Hall platform during a benefit performance on Monday December 25. Longboat’s native names Ca-weege and Ka-hon-do-san mark meanings of everything and the leader.
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Tou
Earthquake Shakes Pury Near Notre Dame France
An earthquake today near Pury by Notre Dame in France sent panicked residents fleeing. No material damage or injuries were reported as shockwaves spread across the area.
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France
Pury
Notre Dame
Enraged Doctor Fires at Theater Manager in Denver Club
Dr Samuel Orentreich shot Leo Largman manager of a Yiddish company in the foyer of the Woman's club Denver. Largman wounded but not fatally. police subdued the doctor and took him to headquarters as panic spread among spectators. Mrs Orentreich had feared her husband would injure her over her joining Largman's company.
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Denver
Paule
Woman's Club
Samuel Orentreich
Leo Largman
Largman
Orentreich
Cryus Mann
Dr. Orentreich
Major Orland J. Smith Dies At Dobbs Ferry Leader Of American Press Association
Major Orland J. Smith, president and manager of the American Press Association since 1882, died at his Dobbs Ferry home after a long illness from cancer. A Civil War veteran, he built the Express of Terre Haute, moved it to Chicago in 1878, and founded the American Press Association in 1882. His writings on religion philosophy and economics earned wide attention. Also Boston reports the death of John Kerrivan aged seventy once publisher of English general papers and founder of the first half penny daily.
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Morning Journal
New York
Orland J. Smith
American Press Association
Dobbs Ferry
Major Smith
The
Express of
Terre Haute
Chicago
Boston
John Kerrivan
General Newspapers
England
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Albuquerque Resident
Albuquerque citizen J M Parker of 317 South Fourth Street testifies to strong relief from kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes long suffering, a period of back and kidney trouble, and eventual full recovery with no further symptoms. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn.
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Albu
Crque
Albuquerque
J. M. Parker
South Fourth Street
Deans
Dean
Deaters
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Castellane Children May Transfer to Father’s Custody
Paris court considers request by Count Beni de Castellane to move his three children from Princess de Sagan to the Marquise de Castellane. Pending suit examines parental guardianship in care transfer.
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Beni de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
Court weighs high school placement for three children
Three judges and a public prosecutor reviewed whether the children are physically and mentally fit for school life, questioning them at length after considering possible long term or partial ward placement. The fragment mentions local businesses and ads amid the proceedings.
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Pourself
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Prench Court
Paris
Ranbe
Mauger
North First Street
Gallup
W.h.hahn CO
Columbus Hotel
Aztec Fuel CO
Imperial Laundry
Lithgow's
Journal Building
Rosenfield
G. Rosenfield
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