Boxing and racing gossip from a tumultuous era
A sweeping, disjointed assemblage covers boxing legends like Corbett and Fitz, jockeys such as Sloan, and racing stock trades. It notes bold bursts of speed and jumping feats by Miss Sielen Buck, while touching on British turf, French breeding hopes, and rumored financial losses of aging promoters.
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Woose
Jose Hhe Shuwe
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
Hng Stoak
Nad
Tase Ane Catoy
James
Corbett
Fitzstinnens
Cansun
Cornett
Tris
Monroes
Knotmmans
Hongly
Alteoris
O'Arlow
Jack O'Brien
Sielen Buck
Manchester
Ja Ue
Track Race Results Across Circuits Include Multiple Stakes
A fragmented report summarizes numerous horse races across multiple venues. Winners include Montana Peeress, Thatcher, Sir Wilfred, Incan Fatian, Minna Maker, Chain Clark, and Usury, with various seconds and thirds noted. The text lists furlong measurements, times, and placements in several races at New Orleans and other tracks, reflecting a busy day of racing results.
Hyacinth Triumphs Amid Confusing Race Card Notes
A crowded, garbled report lists Hyacinth winning with Brevery second and other placings such as Lenn Jaded Pine and Gol Buamet in a mile and a sixteenth event. Collector Jessup appears, with time noted as 14 and various odd numbers and names inserted, including Marvel and Dolmore.
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Hyacinth
Brevery
Lenn
Harlicap
Gol Buamet
Jessup Seer Om
St Watouche
Witth
Curiong Excitement
Marvel
Dolmore
Hixuw
Charly "Thasinsen
Hearnably
Cattle and Market Reports Across Multiple Markets
Market summaries from South Omabs and Kansas City show cattle receipts steady to strong with native and feeder categories varied. Hog prices higher, pigs and lights up. sheep receipts mixed with lambs and wethers reported. Separate note from San Antonio references a faders court case tied to a lottery tickets scheme from last summer.
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South Omabs
Alves
Wit Slsight
Tig Pow
Shern-Bkecely
Kansie City
Valle
Mullona
San Antonin
Tex
Fadern
Mayor Dunne Orders Arrest of Theater Scalp Frauds
Chicago January fourth Mayor Dunne announced he would issue orders to arrest all scalpers selling theater and amusement tickets on stalls and streets. Scalpers in office will not be arrested for now.
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Chicago
Dunne
Boundary shifts trigger mine operation halt near Deadwood and Phoenix
A disrupted labor dispute at multiple mines led to a place trial stopgate of operations. The contention concerned shifts and hours, with over 300 workers affected and a heated adjournment in the Deadwood and Phoenix area.
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Houndary
Compressi Te
Deadwood
Wml
Phoenix Gangns
Hotl
Buteedhies
Woodmen of the World Install New Officers in Butte Camp
Butte camp No. 15h of Woodmen of the World held its installation at Care ter's hall on South Main near Silver. Officers installed include Pant consul commander J. To Ritenle, consul commander Joseph Palway, adviser lieutenant A Manel, clerk Gd Langford, banker draquette, managers Geoerge Tucker and J A Pline, and guard AL M. Trudgeon. New roster lists Captain F W Hrablet and lieutenants P C Nanson MT Trudgeon plus several sergeants. many officers will serve a second term.
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Joseph Palway
Ieutenand
A . Manel
Gd. Langford
Draquette
Geoerge Tucker
J. A. Pline
Excort
AL M. Trudgeon
al da Kramers
Alle Cameron
Wo. 1
F W. Hrablet
P. C. Nanson
Lertenant
MT Trudgeon
Maciin Schulentin
Onit
Carper Motzko
H. W. Suppen
Erin
Victims Seek Mercy for Bank Wrecker in Cincl Jawa
In Cincl Jawa on January 4, E B Snyder who started a local bank offered high interest to attract deposits. Despite 420,090 in deposits and no real money, the bank failed leaving only 220,10 recovered. Four widowed farmers once threatened to lynch him, and they now pleaded for mercy.
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Clin
Jawa
E. B. Snyder
Parson Refuses Cupid Role Amid Local Marital Spree
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on January 4 the Rev W Bennett of the local Methodist church announced he would marry single men for free to deter matchmaking. Several Murray family members in Willow Dell and nearby areas were wed by Rev J A Hamilton and Father Des Jard at Notre Dame Church, including Fred Murray with May Weymouth and Marshall Murray with Leona Courtout. Florence Murray and Carly Bresbois also wed, marking a busy period of marriages within six days.
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Steudaburg
Bennett
Jersey Shore
Mary
Stroudsburg
Dehnelt
Cupid
North Adams
Mann
Inn
Adolph Murray
Willow Dell
Fred Murray
Pie May Weymouth
J. A. Hamilton
Methodist Church
Marshall Murray
Leona Courtout
Tran
Florence Murray
Caorley F. Bresbois
Notre Pane
Father Des Jard
Enjoyable First Baptist Event Aids Temperance
A social at the First Baptist church hosted by W. O. T. U. drew a large audience to raise funds for temperance work. The program featured recitations by Miss Stella O Donnel, Miss Gertrude Angeth, Ming Ethel Ganelectra, Miss Dun kel, and other performances, plus a solo by Eddie Reber and an address by Mrs. Wy. HE, Currah.
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First Baptist Church
W. OC
T. U
Senator Gallinger and wife injured in street incident
Senator and Mrs. D A Gallinger of New Hampshire were knocked down by a streetcar and suffered minor injuries. Both required bruises and cuts but escaped serious harm, and the senator proceeded to the capitol.
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Washington
D. A. Gallinger
New Jampshire
Capitol
Rock Toland company approves quarterly dividend
The Rock Toland company of New Jersey, operator of the Rock Island System, directors vote to pass the quarterly dividend on both common and preferred stock. Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic floor leader, was called home by his ailing daughter and has not yet returned to Washington. The daughter’s condition is reported improved.
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New York
Rock Toland Company of
New Jersey
Rock Island
Waehttrbyh
Joon Sharp Williama of
Messasipy
Washington
Unreliable Parish Ride Ends With a Tumble
An overconfident owner, a swift horse, and a parson wedged into a village carriage. The horse toppled the vehicle causing minor injuries to both occupants. The doctor insured himself and the parson joked about needing a medical escort. In Rome, Archbishop Murphy joked with Leo XIII about prophecy and papal perks.
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Dent
Strike at Guren Vancouver Copper works stalls long strike
Vancouver reports a prolonged strike at Greenwood and the Das mining copper works with no wheels turning since Lane day night. No reductions yet at the BC Copper company sellerie or at the smelter.
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Vancouver
B.C
Kwanton
Ora
British Columbia Copper Company
Greenwood
Dasminion Copper Company
Payne of New York Friend of Filipinos
Washington Jan 4 The house debated the Philippine tariff bill as Republicans led by Mr Payne argued for lowering sugar and tobacco duties to 25 percent of the Dingley tariff and admitting other products free. Opponents said cane and refined sugar interests would block the measure. The session also saw quick disposal of the president’s annual message and a debate over congressional powers to curb corporations beyond railways. A House inquiry was ordered into members alleged to be abusing the frank privilege.
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Washington
Pasie
Leways
United States
Payne
Inia Murry
Ar. Stephurn
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Pardon Granted for Albert Vain in Cascade County
Helena dispatch reports Governor Toole granted a pardon to Albert B. Vain, convicted of burglary in Cascade County with a five year sentence, plus commutation of another sentence. The governor noted prior time served and Vain's conduct in prison, indicating no petition for a warden and that the ends of justice were served. Vain was 18 at sentencing.
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Byeelal
Standard
Helena
Inn
R—Aa
Pardot
Iey Ty Goverine Toole
Albert B. Vain
Cascade
Fred Leidlund
Vain
Governor Toole
Purdeng
Friens
Juater
Conrietel
Wealthy remittance man jailed for bad checks in Seattle
Police arrest W. W. Dutingtum a well dressed man linked to C. D. Huntington of Los Angeles. He claims to be a remittance man receiving 310 monthly from relatives and admits spending the funds in Seattle after leaving the M. C. A. scene, facing charges for passing worthless checks.
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Seattle
Flataus
PS Ke
Rail executives pledge to seek favorable rebates ruling
A committee of transit managers met with the Interstate Commerce Commission and pledged to obtain commitments to comply with proposed rules on rebates and other special privileges. The group, after a previous conference, has been gathering pledges to support the new policy.
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Wrehington
Traines
Yesterda
Intate Commerce Commission
Overdose from Strychnine Confirmed In City Case
A Mor to day examination disclosed that Jeremiah Murphy, brother of James A. Murphy, found dead under a tree in Fosust park, died after his uncle administered strychnine to ease pain following a street accident years ago. The case centers on a suspected fatal overdose and the motive remains under police review.
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St. Louis
James A. Murphy
Jeremah Murphy
Fosust Park
Yeeferdas
Russia Likely to Repudiate Tsarist Statements
London dispatch says Britain expects Russia to repudiate statements attributed to Admiral Kolestvensky in a Nov Veremya letter. The Foreign Office notes the claim Russia would strike the British fleet in the Far East only if Japan acts first, calling the report doubtful and unverified.
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London
Britain
Russia
Ad Mas Kolestvensky
Managua quake and Masaya eruption reported by consulate
The Washington state department reports that a terrible earthquake struck Nicaragua yesterday. Cable from Sit. de Vice Consul Wallace at Managua says Masaya was ruined by the San Diego volcano eruption.
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Washington
Sit. de
Wallace
Managua
State Department
Nicaragua
Ithin
San Diego
Guthrie Dean Dies After Appendicitis Surgery
Guthrie Dean of New York died June 4 following an appendicitis operation last Sunday. He was a member of the board of directors of the Republic Tron and Steel Co and was received at the company’s hall in this city to day for the funeral rites.
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Fitewimmona
Jr. Hall
New Orleans
Corbett
Carson City
Fitz
New York
Newn
Guthrie
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Death of prominent trower Donald Gilenedick at Stu Anthony’s
Donald Gilenedick aged 69 a prominent trower died at Stu Anthony’s hospital bhelay following an operation for appendicitis. Brewer Dean Bt. Loula Jan.
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Loula
Donald Gilenedick
Trower
Stu Anthony’s Hospital Bhelay
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