Marcato Wins Fruitvale Handicap But Disqualified In Stretch
In San Francisco on February 6 Marcato, the favorite, won the Fruitvale handicap but was disqualified after Bullman struck Redfern and Constable in the stretch. Articulate led the field to easy victory, with Dunblane and Afghan second and third. Nellie Forrest disappointed in the third race. Track was muddy and results listed for all six races.
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San Francisco
Altawan
Len Reno
Elliston
Evander
Bassenzo
Malaspina
Tiburon
Parsifal
Hilary
New Orleans Racing Results From February First Meet
Results from six races in New Orleans on February 6 with winners Blue Ridge Nava sota Parnassus Lennep Saragump Lady Kent and runners up Little Lois Merry Sister O'Hagan Nobleman Tour Prestome Masterful Echodale and Carlovingian. Times range from 38 seconds for three furlongs to 1 54 for a mile and a half selling.
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New Orleans
Blue Ridge
Little Lois
Aaron
Navasota
Merry Sister
Frank Rice
Parnassus
O'Hagan
Society
Lennep
Nobleman
Tour
Saragump
Prestome
Carlovingian
Lady Kent
Masterful
Echodale
Daily Race Entries With Weights and Notes
Racing card lists six races with selling purses and weights for each entry led by horses such as Annie Max Jungfrau Eva N Tibs and Krockings in the first race and Tyranus Montoya Briton Prestena Iago Senator Bruce Lemuel Lento in the second. Remaining legs include Arigato Duke of York IL The Gaffer Harry Thatcher Vassallo Walhurst Cour tier Gusto Decoy Edu cate Grafter Isoline Melhanus Rubino Esternell Phyllis Ronino Maraschino Quiz IL St Anthony Morelio in later purses and handicaps with weights from 82 to 196. Weather described as cloudy with a heavy track.
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Lunga
Annie Max
Jungfrau
Eva N
Tibs
Krockings
Tyranus
Montoya
Briton
Prestena
Iago
Senator Bruce
Lemuel
Lento
Esternell
Phyllis
Ronino
Maraschino
Quiz IL
St. Anthony
Morelio
Gold Baron
Clarando
Edinborough
Ben Ledi
Bob Palmer
Flamero
William F
Ting-a- Ling
Foul Play
Young Griffo Adjudged Insane Ordered to Asylum
Chicago reports pugilist Young Griffo was found insane and ordered to an asylum. He had previously been confined in an asylum but released after a presumed cure. Frostbite from recent cold weather worsened his condition, though no amputations were required.
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Chicago
Griffo
Criffo
Ping pong spell hits National Sporting Club in New York
The London Herald correspondent reports ping pong has invaded the National Sporting club in New York. In a five game set between two stock brokers, ten thousand dollars changed hands.
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New York
National Sporting Club
London
The
Herald
Whitford and King Duel in Centerville Pool Match
In Centerville at Whitford and Youlton’s saloon last night W. W. King the champion played W. J. Whitford. King was handicapped by ten points, the score opened at 300 for his opponent.
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Whitford & Youlton’s
Centerville
W. W. King
W. J. Whitford
King
Two-Man Bowling Tourney Brings Big Crowd and Tight Scores
Night's action sees teams led by Misevich Davies and Sheehan Fisher challenge Ellis White Bring Peterson. Miservich totals reach 1,127 across six games, while Davies and Misevich post 1,100 in open play. Continuous high scores, early leaders, and upcoming Thorntons Silver Bowl match.
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Sheehan
Fisher
Misevich
Davies
Ellis
White
Bring
Peterson
Adams
Barker
Barker Sheehan
Kerker
Thorntons
Bowlers from the old world invited to 1904 Olympian games
Chicago officials announced that bowlers from Europe would be invited to compete in the 1904 Olympic games to be held in Chicago. The plan signals international participation in the athletic event.
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Chicago
Four-Day Standouts Extend Lead in Heel and Toe Race
Rochester report shows Hoagland at 171.4 miles, Messier 170.07, Weir 168.02 leading a field that includes Klobertanz, Loeslin, Moore and others. Daily progress remains steady with the top trio trading minor gains.
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Rochester
N. Y
Filghugh
Sture
Hoagland
Messier
Weir
Klobertanz
Loeslin
Moore
Chop Suey
Hurley
Hart
Barclay
Robinson
Ryan
McHale Named Postmaster at Gold Butte
Special Dispatch reports A. C. McHale appointed postmaster at Gold Butte Chateau county succeeding A B Johnson who resigned. Also shows pension increases for J W Salisbury Anaconda and Samuel Smith Columbus.
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Standard
Washington
A. c. McHale
Gold Butte
Chateau County
A. B Johnson
J. W. Salisbury
Anaconda
Samuel Smith
Columbus
Legislature Advances On Appropriation Bill In House
In Washington on February 6 the House moved through the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill swiftly. About 74 pages of the bill were disposed of before adjournment with no notable debates or amendments adopted.
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Washington
House
Sun Sues Malfour Over Slan Gey Declaration
London February 6 The Sun files suit against A J Balfour government leader in the House of Commons for slander due to his remark that the Sun's interview about overtures from the Netherlands government is a fabrication.
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London
the Sun
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Slan Gey
House
Netherlands
Phil Green Training for Bout. Faces Silent Rowan
Phil Green of Butte trains for an upcoming bout with Silent Rowan. The young Utah featherweight champion expects an easy sail to the top of the heap as he prepares for the big fight on the stated date.
Green Prepares For Salt Lake City Bout With Silent Rowan
Phil Green known for defeating Jimmie Hausser in Salt Lake City advances toward his coming match with Silent Rowan of Anaconda. The bout set for Salt Lake City is drawing Utah and Montana sports interest as Green, nicknamed The Pride of Butte, aims to top the inter mountain circuit. Green denies any plan to face Jack Wade and plans a creditable showing against Rowan before considering future challenges.
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Phil Green
Jimmie Hausser
Salt Lake City
Green
Utah Sports
Jack Wade
Montana
Salt Lake
Northwest league to hire Bert Cunningham as umpire staff
President Lucas of the Northwest league signs former National league umpire Bert Cunningham to join the coming season staff. Cunningham will replace O'Connell who declined to move north. Lucas notes ample top umpire applicants and predicts Cunningham will excel O'Connell and gain league favor. McDonald remains unreconciled with the outlaw California league. McCarthy is sought by Tacoma and Spokane. he may join a newly formed Western association if he plays in a non outlaw league.
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Bert Cunningham
Lucas
O'Connell
Cunningham
Chicago
McDonald
McCarthy
Tacoma
Spokane
Manaver
Western Association
President Lucas calls for joint baseball governing plan
President W H Lucas of the Pacific Northwest league foresees an overhaul of professional baseball before 1902. He says the old National League is fractured, the American League is strongest, and a three‑party arbitration governing body may replace the current fight with a new contract framework.
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W. H. Lucas
Pacific Northwest League
National League
National
Spalding
Freedman
Johnson
American
National Association of Minor Leagues
Government rules to guide the national game of baseball
The passage argues for formal rules to govern the sport, claiming that once established and friction ends, baseball will prosper nationwide. It stresses that professional baseball must be organized to achieve success.
Taft Favors Philippine Tariff Reform to Promote Trade
Governor Taft testifies before the senate committee on the Philippines, outlining tariff and tax plans for the islands. He notes shifts from poll and land taxes, argues customs duties should fund government, and supports limited export duties while stressing the need for fair tariffs on Philippine imports to the United States.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Carmack
Supreme Court
United States
Spain
Philippine
Commission
Lodge
Was Newmeyer worth it for Butte base ball
The Butte manager McCloskey reportedly offered Harry Newmeyer 175 dollars a month plus 100 dollars for railroad fare and other perks to join in the coming season. Observers doubt Newmeyer’s value after a mixed showing with Salt Lake City last season and uncertain long term performance.
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McCloskey
Butte
Harry Newmeyer
Magdate
Newmeyer
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Occupations of pugilists in the era’s boxing ranks
A detailed list maps prominent boxers by their trades before or alongside fighting. Heavyweights include Jeffries boiler maker and Corbett bank clerk, with Fitzsimmons blacksmith and Maher cooper among others. Middleweights, welterweights, and lightweights show a wide range from barbers and clerks to shipworkers and engineers, highlighting era habits of fighters balancing work and sport.
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James Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Riobert Fitzsimmons
Gus Rehlin
Peter Maher
Thomas J. Sharkey
Kid McCoy
Jim Jeffords
Ed Dunkhorst
Joe Choyneki
Pete Everett
Mike Conley
Denver
Id Martin
Jim Hall
Bob Armstrong
Tommy Ryan
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brier
Tommy West
Dan Creedon
Joe Walcott
George Gardner
Jack Root
Kid Carter
Billy Stift
Marvin Hart
Charles Mc
Sp'ie Sullivan
Gus Gardner
Jack Daly
Wille Fitzgerald
Spider Kelly
Dal Hawkins
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Oscar Gardner
Eddie Gardner
Dave Sullivan
Tin Callahan
Kid Ebroan
Eddie Lenny
Jack McClelland
Pily Ryan
Benny Yanger
Joe Bernstein
Johnny van Heest
Bolly Smith
Tommy White
George Dixon
Johnny Burns
Gus Bezenah
Jack Hamilton
Eddie Sartry
Patsy Haley
Austin Rice
Hugh McPadden
Billy Garner
Harry Lyons
Tommy Hogan
Lobby Irwin
Billy Murphy
Young Griffo
Tommy Feltz
Danny Dougherty
Clarence Forbes
Johnny Ritchie
Morris Rauch
Harry Forbes
George Monroe
Joe Tipman
Kid McFadden
Kid O'Donnell
Freckles O'Brien
Joe Hirst
Jack Lansing
al Levy
Tony Moran
Billy Slimmer
Balfour Says Peace Correspondence Mailed to Milner
In Parliament Mr. Balfour announced copies of Dutch British peace correspondence on South Africa had been mailed to Lord Milner the Transvaal governor general and high commissioner. He will ask Lord Kitchener to relay contents to Boer leaders in the field. If Boer leaders seek negotiations the proposal will be sent to the government.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Netherlands
Great Britain
South Africa
Lord Milner
Transvaal
Orange River
Lord Kitchener
Chamberlain
Japan'S Silk Export Expected To Break Records In 1901
The article states that Japan will exceed all silk export records in 1901 with over 54.69 million yen by late 1901 and likely reach about 66 million yen, surpassing the 1899 peak. November December and late October push the total above prior highs, and despite lower prices, the silk trade remains profitable.
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Japan
America
Taft on Philippine tariff study aims to boost trade
Governor Taft told senators that the Philippine commission focused on local interests and sought tariff reductions to win goodwill. He said a 50 percent cut would have limited near term money savings, but could improve relations and future commerce with the islands.
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Culberson
Philippines
United States
Taft
Patterson
Congress
Gainsborough Thief Dead Reveals How Painting Was Taken
Chicago reports the death of Adam Worth alias Henry J. Raymond known as the Napoleon of Crime. Pinkerton, after Worth's death, discloses the theft and recovery of the Gainesborough painting from Agnew Galleries in London, its concealment on a steam yacht, and final return to Chicago and London authorities over 15 years.
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Chicago
Adam Worth
Henry J. Raymond
Napoleon of Crime
London
Gainesborough
William A. Pinkerton
Worth
Mr. Pinkerton
C. Moreland Agnew
Agnew
United States
Royal Academy
Agnew Galleries
Lord Lonsdale
Paris
America
Brussels
Pinkerton
Libertador Still Afloat After Reported Sinking
Lib ertador not sunk by Venezuelan warship. Ship was at Cartagena last Saturday, departed Sunday with supplies for unknown destination. Formerly Ban Righ, now aiding revolution. Cartagena prison escape Feb 1 ended in deaths. capture not yet effected.
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Colon
Colombia
Puerto Colombia
Cartagena
Memorial records note death of George D. Allen
East Las Vegas New Mexico February 6 1900s notice reports George D. Allen a U S prize commissioner in the Civil War and a United States marshal in Florida for thirteen years has died here today.
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Las Vegas
N. M
George D. Allen
United States
Florida
Death of U S Consular Agent Dubois Gregoire
Washington Feb 6 reports state department informed by Consul Atwell at Roubaix France of the death of Dubois Gregoire United States consular agent at Lille. He was a veteran of the service and had served at Lille since 1871.
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Washington
State Department
Atwell
Roudix
France
Dubois Gregoire
United States
Lilley
Gregoire
Professor Thompson Dead in Galway Author of Day Dreams
London reports Professor d Arey Thompson of Galway has died at age near retirement. He wrote the book Day Dreams of a School master and was known for his work on education.
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London
d@ Arey Thompson
Galway
Killed at Work Edward J Kading of Deer Lodge
Special correspondence reports Edward J. Kading a 35 year old Deer Lodge wood hauler killed by a fall from a felled tree on Cottonwood Creek. No witnesses to the accident. inquest likely. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral planned in Deer Lodge.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
Cottonwood Creek
Edward J. Kading
Kading
W. T. Powell
Sheffield
Bien
C. J. Kading
Deed Lodge
Eading
Justice Powell
Smith
Warden Scott Praised for Efficient Game Law Enforcement
In Montana officials commend Warden Scott for enforcing game laws efficiently and in the best possible manner. The tribute highlights his diligent service and adherence to state regulations.
State Game Warden Scott Wins Broad Endorsements
Helena dispatch reports strong backing for Governor and State Game Warden W F Scott from Anaconda Gun Club secretary James H Cochrane and Montana Hunting Club members in Butte. Letters praise his enforcement of game laws and condemn Helena Fish and Game Protective association criticisms amid ongoing indorsements.
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Helena
W. F. Scott
Montana Fish and Game Protective Association
Scott
James H. Cochrane
Anaconda Gun Club
W. Re Scott
Montana Hunting Club
Butte
John E. Davis
Alex Johnston
Andrew J. Davis
J. W. Fairfield
W. A. Clark, Jr
C. L. Miller
Charles W. Clark
J. H. Vivian
Frank Klepetko
Red Rock Lake
Madison County
Roy
Alley
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Articulate
Fruitvale
Nellie
Ponent
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Whitford
Oakland
Goldaga
J. P. Keating
Dolce
Niente
Prowl
Erne
Frank Jones
Josie F
Herodes
Somersault
Chickadee
Pharoah
Lord Neville
Zack Ford
Marie Bell
Orla
Vassal Dance
Chaminade
I. Samuelson
Beana
Piedench
Litthe Elkin
Karl Kahler
Charles T
Eugenia
Brightie B
John Bull
Bean
Pride OF
Young Utah
Cham
Pion
Baseball
Mr. Carmack
MacArthur
McKinley
Manila
Gunard
General Taxation
Kitchener
Helland
Gainsborough Thief
Detective Pinkerton
Worth, the “Napoleon of Crime
Libertador
Pris
Allen
Professor Thompson
Wood Hauser
Warden Scott
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