Corbett McCoy Boxing Agreement Reached for August 30 Fight
J J Corbett and Kid McCoy signed articles for a 25 round bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules to be held August 30 at the Twentieth Century club venue on Broadway. Terms named winner 70 percent loser 20 percent with referee Charlie White. Training plans set with Corbett at Bath Beach and McCoy at Saratoga Lake.
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New York
J. J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Twentieth Century Club
Marquis of Queensbury
Broadway
Corbett
McCoy
Charlie White
John Considine
George W. Grant
Owen Zeigler
Bath Beach
Charley Goff
Saratoga Lake
Sullivan Beats Dixon as O'Rourke Quits with Broken Arm
At Coney Island in a 122 pound bout Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn defeats George Dixon after Dixon’s second Tom O'Rourke stops the fight claiming Dixon’s left arm is disabled. The match featured heavy body punching and ends in a crowd cheering Sullivan’s win with Dixon visibly tiring. The undercard saw Sam Bolen stop after two rounds against Cyclone Jim Quinn.
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New York
George Dixon
Tommy Sullivan
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Tom O'Rourke
Dixon
Sullivan
Sam Bolen
Cyclone Jim" Quinn
Quinn
Death of Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha Shocks London
Coburg reports the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha dies at Roseneau Castle from tongue cancer after a recent Vienna medical consult. The Queen Victoria family and British public react with mourning as the funeral is set for Coburg and royal representatives attend in London.
Death of Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Looms
Berlin reports the late duke’s body to be moved to the Maurice church in Coburg for lying in state. His heir apparent, Ernest von Hollenhode Longert, will act as regent until 1995, with the new duke currently a Prussian army lieutenant and guest of King Oscar of Sweden. Rumors circulate about Prince Alfred’s death linked to intemperance.
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Prince of
Berlin
Lateruke
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Maurice
Coburg
Potsdam
Oscar
Sweden
Ernest von Hollenhode Longert
National Zeitung
Alfred
Death of Lt. David G. Spurgin in Manila Hospital
Washington dispatch reports from General MacArthur that Lieutenant David G. Spurgin of the 21st Infantry died at 6:30 PM on July 29 in Manila. Born February 16, 1867 in Ohio, he was the son of Lieutenant Colonel W. F. Spurgin, then on duty as customs collector in Manila, and died from shock following a surgical operation.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
David G. Spurgin
21St Infantry
M Arthurs
Spurgin Wes
Ohio
W. F. Spurgin
16Th Infantry
Princess Cantacuzene Announces Birth of Daughter
St. Petersburg report states Princess Cantacuzene, daughter of Brigadier General Fred D. Grant of the U B A, welcomed a baby girl on July 27. The news comes as a notable birth within prominent military circles.
Powers Skips Goebel Trial, Defends Conduct
Caleb Powers resumes testimony in the Goebel assassination case claiming no violence talk, recounting travel plans to Louisville, filing a late lock repair, and denying prior conversations with key witnesses. He explains flight from Frankfort due to venue fears and reports of large prosecution funds.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Powers
Louisville
Frankfort
Golden
Lagrange
J. B. Matthews
Commissioner of Agriculture
Burton
Breckinridge County
Commonwealth
Bradley
Franklin
Judge Youst
Franklin County
Wharton Golden
Robert Noaks
Noaks
Noakes
Culton
Anderson
McKenzie Todd
Taylor
Hradley
Witncss
Hampton
Knox
Sucie Snuffer
Williamsboro
Roberts Noaks
Campbell
Prankfort
Joseph Adkins
Adkins
Troops to Sail for China From San Francisco
The transport Meade will sail tomorrow from San Francisco. Two infantry companies four cavalry troops and one engineers company will depart for China. Assistant surgeons Harry Hamin and William Newton are detailed to accompany the troops.
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San Francisco
Meade
Theth Infantry
Third Cavalry
China
Harry ©. Hamin
William Newton
Washington Anti Imperialists Question Hoar McKinley Support
The Washington Anti Imperialistic league addresses Hon George F Hoar criticizing his plan to back President McKinley for reelection. The letter asserts public criticism is owed and denounces his current stance as ignominious. In New York Hanna denies any rift with Roosevelt over the St Paul speech and confirms Roosevelt will play a major campaign role. Meyer and Manley discuss campaign involvement as Reed awaits reply.
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Washington
Washington Anti-Imperialistic League
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
McKinley
Hoar
New York
Hanna
Scott
Manley
George W. L. Meyer
Boston
Roosevelt
St. Paul
Mr. Manley
Thomas Lt. Reed
Towne discusses fusion, Nebraska gains, and campaign plans
Lincoln reports Hon. Charles A. Towne meeting Mr. Bryan. He will not state his withdrawal from the ticket yet as the time is early. Towne says fusion in Nevada is likely and Minnesota will reelect Gov. Lind with presidential electors. He predicts a 15,000 vote majority for Bryan in Nebraska and a larger Bryan tally than Gov. Poynter. He departs for Chicago to meet national committeemen then Colfax, Iowa, on Aug. 3 and returns home. no Indianapolis trip.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles A. Towne
Bryan
Towne
Nevada
Minnesota
Lind
Nebraska
Saye
Poynter
Chicago
Colfax
Iowa
Indianapolis
Democratic leaders meet at state headquarters in New York
Chairman Jones of the national committee and James K. Metluire with other officials held a conference at the democratic state headquarters. Jones planned to go to Washington then Chicago to confer with the congressional campaign committee. Senator Jones did not confirm reports about large checks to Treasurer Dunlap but said funds were available for present use.
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New York
Jones
National Democratic Committee
James K. Metluire
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Stone
Missouri
John H. Gardner
Washington
Congressional Campaign Committee
Chicago
Dunlap
Democratic Chairman Instructs Telegrams On Harmony
Chairman Jones of the national democratic committee sent telegrams to points asking Democrats to meet in Washington to discuss New York’s situation. He voiced confidence factions would harmonize for the ticket. A letters from W. J. Bryan reached him, signaling Bryan’s confidence, contents not disclosed.
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New York
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Washington
Ile
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Internal Revenue Ruling Defines Rectifier Tax on Compound Liquors
The commissioner informs that retail liquor dealers who mix whiskey or spirits with coloring or material to create compound liquor for sale in advance of orders incur a special tax as rectifiers. If mixed only at customer order for immediate delivery, no tax. if made for sale in quantities under five gallons in advance, tax applies regardless of bottling.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Webster
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States Circuit Court
Stark Vs. Nunn
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court Hearing on Minnie Mine Dispute
The Montana Supreme Court heard certiorari arguments in the Boston and Montana case seeking review of Judge Clancy’s order allowing Receiver Wilson to remove a bullhead from the Minnie mine. The writ returnable today was not returned, and the marshal was sent to Butte for the return. Arguments on reviewing the lower court action occupied the morning and part of the afternoon. judgment was reserved. A motion to stay the Plymouth Silver King injunction pending appeal was also argued.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Boston
Montana
Clancy
Wilson
Minnie
Gambetta and
Piccolo
Butte
Wholesale raid nets nearly 400 in bucket shop sweep
Police sweep in Chicago targets bucket shops in the downtown district capturing about 400 people. Firms including John Dickinson & Co. visited. chaos ensued as phones and tickets wire lines were cut and prisoners were loaded into patrol wagons. A detainee in A. E. Wirschengen & Co. rooms attempted suicide with a towel but was stopped.
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Chicago
John Dickinson & Co
Board of Trade
Board On Exchange
A. E. Wirschengen & Co
Wirschengen
Death of Historian Ridpath in New York Hospital
John Clark Ridpath, historian and author of American history texts, died at Presbyterian Hospital at 5:30 PM after a long illness. A DePauw graduate and longtime faculty member, he wrote biographies of Hamilton Garfield and Blaine, a history of Texas, and a universal history cyclopedia. He was born in Indiana in 180.
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Ridpath
New York
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Asbury
de Pauw University
Alexander Hamilton
Garfield
Blaine
Charges of Cowardice in New Orleans Riot Arrest
A police board special committee recommends charges of cowardice against Sergeant Mucorn Corporal Trenchard and Officers Cantrelle Pinion and Peer for failure to arrest Charles the negro murderer and desertion of post against Detective Woodworth in the Priday affair after Sergeant Porteus and Officer Lally were killed.
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New Orleans
Police Board
Polce
Captain Day
Charles
Mucorn
Trenchard
Cantrelle, Pinion
Peer
Woodworth
Priday
Porteus
Lally
Sixth Annual Commercial Law League Convention Opens
Milwaukee Wisconsin July 31 six annual convention of the Commercial Law League of America began today with Hon Charles R Miller of Canton Ohio presiding and delivering the annual address as committee reports were read and discussed through the week.
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Commercial Law League
Milwaukee
Wis
Commercial Law League of America
Charles R. Miller
Canton
Ohio
League
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Duke of Connaught
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Fred Grant
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