Boxing Promoter Seeks Jeffries Johnson Rematch
Sydney promoter Hugh McIntosh plans to lure former champion Jeffries from retirement to meet Johnson. He sails January 2 with a $30000 purse, aiming for Rushcutters Bay while Johnson eyes London Derby Day bout with Langford. Johnson earned substantial take from Burns fight and tours vaudeville. Burns recovers with minor injuries.
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Sydney
Jum Jeffries
Rushcutters Bay
Johnson
Jeffries
Hugh McIintosh
Bill Squires
Barnes
Squires
Burns
Man Uet
Doe
London
Sam Langford
National Sporting Club
bin Inet
Mclintosh
Johnson- Burns
Kaufman Barry Heavyweight Bout Schedules May Meet Johnson
In Los Angeles the 45 round prize fight between Al Kaufman and Jim Barry is set for next Wednesday at Vernon. The winner may face Jack Johnson for the world title, with Barry signaling willingness if Kaufman advances. Delaney blocks Kaufman Johnson match under his management.
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Ford N Son
Los Angeles
Jeffries Allvethe Club
Vernon
al Kaufman
San Francisco
Jim Barry
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Tommy Byrne
Barry
Jobmeen
Maufman
Hilly Delaney
Kaufman
Delaney
Johnnson
Australia
James J. Jeffries
Burns
Johnson
Los Angel
America
Kaufman-Barry
Seattle
Lr. HH
F. Toller
Vinci cures grippe coughs and chest troubles says Alabama reader
A reader from Maplesyville Alabama credits Vinci with curing a severe grippe related cough bronchitis and chest soreness after trying many syrups and medicines. The note praises Vinic s iron cod liver oil based Vinol as a tonic builder and claims broad healing value sold in Albuquerque by H O Reilly Co Drugist.
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Vinci
RBR Dicks
Maplesyville
Ala
Famed fighters circle possible coast boxing clash
The scene hosts Tedler io Ucaily vouched by ex champion James Corbett for skill as Kaufman and Barry train near the city. Parry studios at South sla Ashtetl club while Voni hosts Konfman, Barry’s camp reports 180 tens and Kaufman 19 percent. Bet odds near 1 to 8 and 10 to 7 favor Kaufman though little money is on bet. James J Jeffries in town. Cortutt may return by next Wednesday. Balli Van may travel to witness the bout with Barry supporter ties.
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Tedler Io Ucaily
James Corbett
Jeffries Club
Hind
Konfman
Barry
Voni
Parry
Southsla Ashtetl
Kaufman
Johpeon
Charleston
Jamce J. Jeffries
James J. Cortutt
Jocem J. Balli van
Jeffries Declines Return to Ring Amid Johnson Talks
James J. Jeffries told AP reporter there would be no fight with Jack Johnson and rejected a $40,000 offer from Hugh McIntosh. He said he is out of condition, out of the game, and has no interest in reentering the ring.
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Los Angeles
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Associated Presa Tonight
Whetie Wee
Hugh McIntosh
Himsek
Sam
Jeffries
Johoven
Boxing Fight at Sydney Smashes Burns Bravado
Sporting critics in Landon dailies hail Flurns' plucky display against John Johnson at Sydney. They note Johnson dominated in all aspects and deem Burns unworthy of his title amid critics’ ironical remarks about his boastful prefight stance.
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Burns
McGoorty Capent Showdown Likely in Billings Ring
The twenty round bout between Eddie McGoorty and Tony Capent is set for early January in Billings. outcome could set up a match with Stanley Ketchel. The discussion mirrors the Burns Johnson heavyweight talk of the era.
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Billings
Mont
Eddie McGoorty
Tony Capent
Newtrovans
Millings
Burns-Johnson
Flaht
Stanley Kethel
Fire destroys downtown hotel building in Los Angeles
A basement explosion at the Geeilental hotel on South Hill Street between Fourth and Fifth ignited a large blaze. Two firefighters were injured while Lt. Frank Live rescued Captain A. J. Eley from the burning basement. The Thayer Decorating Co stored pallets and oils in the basement, and the lower floors were ruined as flames raged.
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Los Angeles
Geeilental
South Hill Street
Fourth
Fifth
Thayer Decorating Company
A. J. Eley
W. A. Burns
Frank Live
Captain Eley
Eley
Boseman Hume
Flames Drive Mer Hum Burning Coal Mine
A mine fire at Hastings twenty miles north of Trinidad reopened with fresh explosions after last Wednesday. Rescue efforts by workers fell back as gas hazards slowed entry and crews pursued cutting to reach the seat of the fire. No serious injuries reported though several workers were overcome by gas.
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Mer Hum
Hastings
Trinidad
Colo
Vieter Purl Company
Zere
Cocchi
Miecermelon
Wool Market Quiet Yet Firm Across Major Centers
From Chicago December reports the Boston wool market remains quiet but firm with moderate demand. Trades totaling about 2.5 million pounds moved in a week, many firms short of stock as vacations loom and buyers resist higher prices. Dealers expect calmer activity into January with potential price adjustments if tariff changes occur. Prices show fine staples around 62 cents, grease fines 55 to 58 cents, Montana fine staples 22 to 23 cents, and Ohio fleece at 36 to 37 cents asked.
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Chicago
Boston
Goomw
Woo
Montana
Delaine
Ohio
Philadelphia Wool Market Shows Mixed, Demand Shifts Abroad
Trade in carpet wools dampened by firmer values and cautious buyers. Domestic activity softer though fleece and territory wools see fair business. large mills well supplied, while unwashed fleeces and quarter to three-eighths wools fetch firm advances abroad. Arrivals and withdrawals detailed with prices in grease, including Russian, Chinese, and Turkish stock and the arge 250,000 pound round lot offered at 264 1/4 cents delivered.
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Hols
Philadelphia
MM. Louis
Idaho
France Maintains World Banker Title Amid 1908 Trade Slump
Paris reports show France remains the world banker as 1908 trade softens due to weak American demand. Savings reach about 1 billion dollars annually, with foreign holdings yielding 360 dollars per year per person overall wealth around 45 trillion francs.
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Paris
France
M. Leroy Deaulieuw
Stasticians
Frances
M. Jeron Beaulieu
New Prosecutor to Finish Hains Trial in Flushing
In New York on December 27 the trial of Thornton J. Hains continues in Flushing. Defense lawyers McIntyre and Shay are set to testify to weaken state witnesses cabman Martin Seura and Policeman Fallon. District Attorney Darrin will end his term and be succeeded by Frederick A. DeWitt who may consult Justice Crane on special counsel to finish the case.
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New York
Flushing
Thornton J. Hains
Peter CC. Hains
William BE. Annis
John F. McIntyre
John A. Shay
Martin Seura
Fallon
Darrin
Frederick A. DeWitt
Hains
DeWitt
Justice Crane
Influence of Modern Society on Family Life Heads to Atlantic City
The American Sociological Society will host its third annual meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey this week alongside the twenty fourth annual meetings of the American Economic Association the American Statistical Association and the American Association for Labor Legislation. The program centers on the influence of modern society on family life with topics on the family under present day conditions the economic aspect and the moral side including marriage and divorce.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Sociological Society
Amwerican Keofhomic Association
American Association For Laboeur
Preliminary report on industrial education in the United States
New York December 27 The committee report for the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education urges industrial improvement and trade schools plus a national department with a cabinet secretary of education. It notes Europe’s lead in industrial training and calls for early articulation with grammar schools and industry based training to quickly prepare youths for skilled work.
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New York
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
Germany
Patriarch of Jerusalem Dethroned by Greek Synod
The Greek synod dethroned Damianos the patriarch of Jerusalem after he refused to resign. He pushed reforms for his flock which the synod opposed due to fears of reduced church revenues under their control. Troops guard his palace pending instructions from Constantinople.
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Jerusalem
Damianos
Trovens
Constantinople
Wright Plan Reported to Tutor Italian Pilots in Rome
A Pari newspaper notes Wilbur Wright, renowned American aeronaut, will travel to Rome to instruct three Italian pilots in piloting his aircraft. The item cites Wright’s intention and outlines the anticipated meeting in Italy.
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Wright
Howe
Paria
Pari Dews
Wilbur Wright
Heniy
Rome
Pile Family Eight batal tragedy near Reno kill woundings
Ruby File was shot and killed and Noah File wounded by John and George Willeford in the File home kitchen near here last night while attempting to prevent the Willeford brothers from injuring Ramuel Fite.
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Pile
Batal
Reno
1St
Ruby File
Noah File
John
George Willeford
Here
Wildleford Brothers
Ramuel Fite
Forced Exodus of Jews from Finland Headlines
Helsinki December 27 One of the periodic expulsions of Hebrews is under way in Finland Thirty families have been ordered to emigrate at once The senate bases its action on a narrow reading of residence licenses issued for six months renewable only at the senate discretion Finnish law forbids Hebrews from owning property and denies citizenship while restricting their residence to close supervision
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Helsingikrs
Finland
Senate
Jewish disabilities debate and animal cruelty bill emerges
The 1895 exception favored 200 families while the late diet refused to abolish Jewish disabilities. A bill from Finish sovietiees aims to ban the Hebrew method of slaughter for kosher meat, as Hebrews seek to defeat it fearing wider action in Russel.
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Russel
Fire destroys Arlington Hotel and seven other buildings
A blaze today in Oneonta New York gutted the Arlington hotel and seven adjacent structures causing an estimated loss of 100000. Occupants narrowly escaped as the fire started in the Arlington hotel owned by H B Huntington of Los Angeles.
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Oneonta
Dow
Arlington Hotel
H. B. Huntington
Low Angele
England sees first snow as king resumes church visit
The first snow of the season blankets England and Wales to several inches. The king, recovered, was out shooting on Saturday and attended church today without extra wraps despite the cold.
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Stow
Paghand
London
England
Wales
City Farmer Builds $1400 Well for Water Supply
The city partner notes Champ leigh correctly understands farmer duties as he sinks a $1,400 well on his property to provide water for his 14 cattle. The Cleveland Plain Dealer highlights this effort as practical farming.
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Champleigh
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Perkins Finds Wardrobe Boost For Velvet Overcoat
A lighthearted note remarks Perkins is cheerful as his wife and children receive fall wardrobes. He jokes the surplus funds allow him to add a velvet collar to his overcoat, highlighting a small personal win.
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Tife
Absent Treatment Mention in Brooklyn Life Snippet
Fragment from Brooklyn Life notes a dialogue on treatment for absence. The exchange references present and absent treatment times and a home return. No clear event, date, or participants are identified in the readable text.
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Brown
Puplet Dialogue Prompt From Bydney Bulletin
A brief excerpt shows a trainer urging resilience as a pupil falls and rises. The exchange captures a coaching style and rural newspaper voice. The line hints at repeated demonstrations of how to respond after a stumble.
Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised remedy claim
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly used by Foley's Honey and Tar, as it soothes inflamed membranes, heale the lungs, and ex pels the cold from the system. For sale by J. H. O'Rielly Co.
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Foley
J. H. O'Rielly Co
Card of thanks for kindness during illness and funeral
Mr. Mingle Mitchbell thanks all who offered acts of kindness during his wife illness. He also expresses appreciation to those who attended the funeral services and extended sympathy through their presence. J H Mitchell
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Tank
Mingle Mitchbell
Alwa
J. H. Mitchell
Home cooking dominates Columbus Mote scene
Readable notes describe a focus on everyday cooking at the Columbus Mote with locals celebrating simple dishes and familiar flavors rather than elaborate meals.
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Columbus Mote
Goon Board Debuts with Columbus Tote
A brief item notes a new Goon board option tied to the Columbus Tote model. The feature highlights portability and style. No further details provided in the readable text.
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Columbus
Cost of Living in India Report on Calcutta Wages and Prices
Consul General William H. Michael reports rising living costs in Calcutta due to higher grain and food prices. Pervasive price hikes hit salaried workers and laborers as rents surge and wage erosion feeds widespread hardship.
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Caulcutta
William H. Michael
India
Calcutta
Government urged to build houses for employees
Officials on fixed incomes seek government housing for workers to ease rent costs. They point to Simla and Calcutta where such schemes exist or are being considered, hoping it reduces overall rents and lets long leases align with short-lease prices.
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Simla
India
Calcutta
Mrs Moran Signs Urgent Kidney Remedy Endorsement
Miss Prentiss recounts three months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble. Two doctors offered no relief until Foley's Kidney Remedy began, after which she says she felt renewed. For sale by J H Ryell Co.
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MES. Moran
M. McRaney
Prentiss, Miss
Foley
J. H .Y Rielly Co
Aztec Urlco Mild Factory and Mountain Wood Pinon Fence Posts
Gallup lump coal priced at $6509 per ton with flexible purchase, phone 251. Dr Isadoson, veterinarian, day phone 1152. Porch swings offered at $1.50. Albuquerque vaning mi.
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Gallup
Isadoson
Albuquerque Vlaning Mi
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