Clever Exhibition Ends Corbett Beats Kid McCoy in Five Rounds
In New York Madison Square Garden on August 20 James J. Corbett defeated Kid McCoy in less than five rounds. Corbett used superior science and when he pressed the fight he landed decisive lefts and rights to the heart area, sending McCoy to the mat for a knockout after a dramatic finishing sequence. Corbett and McCoy were in peak shape and the crowd buzzed with bets and postfight chatter about future title plans.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Corbett
McCoy
Greater
James ©. Kennedy
Bath Beach
Desperado Shot at Police After Chase in Helena
In Helena an ex-convict opened fire on Policeman O Connell after the officer pursued John Garrity from the Montana Central depot area. Garrity, age about 60, fired twice, was wounded in the left thigh, and disarmed with a shotgun after a running chase. He carried $113 in coin and greenbacks sewn in his clothes and is believed demented. Foreman William Davis had earlier reported Garrity threatening to kill him.
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Standard
Helena
Jefferson of
Connell
O'Connell
Montana Central
William Davis
Ito
Davis
John Garrity
Garrity
Placer
Pacific
Foreman Davis
Section House
Tragic House Fire Claims Reseda Family
A Vancouver residence in Reseda burned early this morning killing a wife and child. Firefighters found Mrs Rescia on the lower floor, suffocated by burning clothes wrapped around her husband slept beside the blaze. The infant died from the smoke and flames. Investigators suspect the lamp explosion triggered the blaze after a drink of water.
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Vancouver
Reseda
Rescia
Resecia
Washenaw Overdue From San Francisco to Tacoma
The steamer Washenaw bound from San Francisco to Tacoma is 48 hours overdue. Fears for her safety are entertained and it is unknown if she carried passengers.
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Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
Becretary Haygs Condition Not Considered Alarming
Washington reports rejected as alarming about Secretary Haygs health while Secretary May remains in constant contact with the president and State Department. Advices indicate Hayg is steadily convalescing as months pass.
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Washington
Hayg
State Department
Riots Claim Against City Filed in Controller’s Office
In New York on Aug 90 claims by colored persons for injuries from recent riots were filed in the controller’s office. The aggregate total remains under review as details and amounts are compiled.
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New York
Controller's Office
Insurance Men Meet The Errors Of Legislation At Milwaukee
The fifth annual convention of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents opened in Milwaukee. President Woodworth attacked excessive taxation and urged fair classification and cooperation for better rates. Reports urged constitutional reforms, stronger state associations, and active political engagement to influence public opinion on insurance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Fuse
J. B. Doe
Thomas Greer
Cleveland
Woodworth
Frank Holmes
Chicago
HH. Robertson
Louisville
Jackson
Thomas G. Geer
H. N. Pinkhan
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Montana
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Virginia
West Virginia
Arizona
Delaware
Florida
Indian Territory
Idaho
Maryland
Nevada
Oregon
South Dakota
Louisiana
Myer Cohen
Committee On
Sheldon
National Board of Five
VU. T Crosby
New Hampshire
Strike ends as CPR mechanics return to work
Vancouver August strike action by railway mechanics on the Canadian Pacific Railway is declared off. Workers from Fort William to Vancouver will return to work tomorrow, with some returning at Winnipeg this afternoon. Arbitration will decide machinist wages. the 28 day strike was orderly and quiet.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fort William
Theodore M. Matthews Dies in Santa Cruz at 71
Theodore M. Matthews aged 71 died in Santa Cruz California last night. A native of Pennsylvania he served as county assessor from 1882 to 1891 and before coming here was manager of the Northwestern State Company in Idaho.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Theodore M. Matthews
Pennsyvania
Northwestern Stace Company
Idaho
Death of Captain Brown Fourth Helena Officer Lost in Philippines
Helena Aug 30 reports confirm Captain William Brown of the 45th United States Volunteer Infantry was killed in Luzon on Aug 17. A Helena native aged 28 and a druggist by trade, Brown had risen from adjutant of the Montana First to captain of the 45th. His death leaves four Helena commissioned officers dead in the Philippines with Lt French Captain Tilly and Colonel Wallace the others.
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Standard
Helena
William Brown
45Th
United States Volunteer Infantry
Salvacin
Luzon
Montana
John R. Miller
Philippines
Montana National Guard
Scotland
Smith
Sirown
Brown
French
Tilly
Wallace
Powers Agree Not to Declare War on China
The article describes a concerted stance by major powers opposing war with China and stressing coordinated diplomacy. It notes Li Hung Chang as the key Chinese negotiator, references Russia and the United States plans to withdraw troops to enable talks, and mentions Prince Ching and the empress dowager as potential actors in Pekin aimed at stabilizing negotiations for peace.
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China
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Emperor Kwang Tsu
Russia
United States
State Department
Wilcox
Hankow
Martin
Chinkiang
Conger
Prince Ching
Tsung Liuamen
Mr. Conger
Ace Entry Delay Impacts Early Week Schedule
A possible ace entry was set for last Tuesday but the exact date remains unclear. The notice notes the entry would occur very early in the week, affecting the planned timetable and participant lineup.
Escape of missionaries from Kalgon described by a church agent
Information on the escape of missionaries from Kalgon reached Rev. Dr. T C Creegan, noting a group that included Rev. James H. Roberts and Rev William Sprague and wife. The travelers, joined by Swedish missionaries, faced looting and burning by Chinese soldiers and planned rail travel home via St. Petersburg after crossing the Gobi Desert.
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New York
Kalgon
T. CO. Creegan
Misionary Board
Congregationalist
Pekin
Mark Williams
James H. Roberts
Mr Williams Adde
Kinchota
Siberia
St. Peterehurs
Gobi
Praises Americans Traveler Grifton Reports Chinese Siege
Edwin Grifton, an American representative, traveled from Pekin to Minneapolis then to New York. He described the siege and said peace talks would be slow due to lack of cooperation among powers, noting American soldiers are well regarded and feared by the Boxers in the Orient.
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Minneapolis
Edwin Grifton
China
New York
Grifton
Celestial Empire
Pekin
Orient
Withdrawal of marines from Amoy port amid Chinese protection pledge
Washington reports a telegram from the Japanese legation stating that based on Amoy consul assurances of Chinese authorities protecting foreign residents and property, Japan has ordered the withdrawal of Marines stationed to guard Japanese property and will pull remaining forces once port peace and order are assured.
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Washington
Amoy
British cruiser Isis to land 60 marines in Amoy concession
The British cruiser Isis will land 60 marines at the Amoy concession today. Transport Formosa will proceed to Taku, though General Gaselee at Pekin says no more troops are needed except cavalry.
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Hongkong
Isis
Amoy
Formosa
Taku
Gaselee
Pekin
Russian Push Toward Talis thar Reported in Dispatches
Dispatches from St Petersburg dated today say General Renankama's flying column advances rapidly toward Talis thar. Telegraphs report between Agiun and Mergen. Russian losses total three officers and 22 men killed and five piecers and 78 men wounded.
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St Petersburg
Renankama
Talisthar
Agiun
Mergen
Russia proposes ideas on China. publication delayed
London reports that Russian officials have made several suggestions regarding China but will not permit their publication at this time. The information came from a Foreign Office representative to the Associated Press this afternoon.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Russia
China
Murder and shipwreck tale from Nome trading voyage
The account reports the murder of Chicago man F C Morrison aboard the steamship Edith near Nome and the drowning of Captain Gilley after a blow from a boom. Sailors, passengers, and an Indian pilot named Sam are named in the Alaska voyage from Nome to Siberia.
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Seattle
Wash
F. Cott Morrison
Chicago
Gilley
Edith
F. Scott Morrison
Edward Foregren
Nome
Siberia
Sam
Siberian
Morrison
Sledge Island
Jeannie
M. C. Anderson
Hawkins
Samoa
Steamer Thyra Crashes Into Bridge Near Tongue Point
The Thyra from San Diego to Portland struck the Tongue point railroad trestle, tearing away about 10 feet of track. The light vessel stuck in mud but freed by noon and continued to Portland to load supplies for the U S Army in the Orient. Damage deemed slight.
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Astoria
Ore
Aus
Thyra
San Diego
Portland
Tongue Point
United States
Orien
British Columbia Legislature Passes Pauper Immigration Bill
Victoria August 30. The British Columbia legislature passed a bill to prevent pauper immigration. It is modeled on the Natal act and includes an education text aimed chiefly at Chinese and Japanese.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
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