La Fontise Aims for Matthews Welterweight Bout
Mose La Fontise, a Montana welterweight, travels with Jack Munroe and Clark Ball as negotiations continue for a possible fight with world champion Matty Matthews. A Chicago meeting is planned to settle terms if both sides agree. La Fontise’s supporters say he could deliver one of Matthews’ toughest tests.
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Mose la Fontise
Weiler
Montana
Jack Munroe
Clark Ball
East
la Fontise
Matty Mat
New Mexico Statehood Push Discussed by Delegates
Otero and Delegate Rodey met to draft plans for pressing New Mexico’s admission to the Union. The committee will approach senators and representatives tomorrow to present the territory’s case for statehood.
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Otero
Rodey
New Mexico
Senate
House
Telegraph Operator Admits Large-Sum Swindle
Clarence Rein of New Orleans, linked with Andrew Houser awaiting trial, is arrested in San Francisco for swindling Western Union Telegraph out of about 20000 using forged money orders from Fruit Dispatch. Rein worked the transfers to steal cash while keeping a margin for himself before fleeing Crescent City six weeks earlier.
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San Francisco
Clarence Rein
New Orleans
Western Union Telegraph Company
Andrew Houser
Tein
Telegraph Company
Fruit Dispatch Company
Rein
Crescent City
The
Phipps Gives 8300,000 for Philadelphia Tuberculosis Hospital
Henry Phipps of New York donates 300000 for a Philadelphia institution to treat and study consumption. The hospital will be endowed to yield about 30000 to 40000 dollars annually, with Dr. Flick as director general. The plan includes the Finsen sunlight and electric light therapy to eradicate tuberculosis in the country.
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Philadelphia
LF. Flick
The
Free Hospital For
Henry Phipps
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Flick
Copenhagen
Phipps
Pile Remedy Promises Cure and Relief
Advert appears for Dr Bosanke's Pile Remedy claiming it cures itching moisture and protruding piles. It adsorb tumors and offers two for four with druggists. Includes offer of a free treatise and request to write about your case. Philadelphia, Pa.
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Bosanke
Mal
Philaia
Mexican Backs Water Prize Fighter Pete Week
Mexican supporter backs Water prizefighter Pete Week as he wins Jeff.
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Pete Week
Jeffries Quietly Encounters Pete After Street Talk Denial
The Mexican Pete denied pursuing Jeffries while the champion stated he had not dodged him. On Tuesday night Jeffries and Pete briefly spoke in public with few words before parting, as witnesses noted Jeffries remained calm and unthreatening amid crowd interest.
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Jeff
Pete
Montezuma
Amuck
Jeffries
Jeff Fitz
Terra Firma
Salt Lake
Imn
Billy Armstrong
Besen
Close, Hard-Fought Games in Montanas Americans Match
In a winter bowling series at Thornton Alleys the Montanas edged the Americans three wins to two. High score was 248 by Van Ells, aiding a 2102 series. Americans posted frames of 123 500 592 553 561. Montanas 863 515 600 547, narrowly taking pins by 48.
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Thoaornton
van Ells
Montanas
Alley Rats Secure First Victory Amid Signal Triumph
The Alley Rats defeated the Professors by a score of 2.675 to 2.295 marking the Rats first win since formation. Sherman struggled in the contest though the result signaled a strong start for the new team.
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Alley Rats
Professors
The
Rats
Wis
Sherman
Lynch to umpire in Pacific Northwest league season
President Lucas of the Pacific Northwest Baseball league announced the signing of Mike Lynch as an umpire for the upcoming season pending his release from Minneapolis. Lynch previously played right field for Tacoma. Rumor says McCarthy may be named as the third umpire.
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Spokane
Lucas
Pacific Northwest Baseball League
Mike Lynch
Minneapolis
Lynch
Tacoma
McCarthy
St Paul skater breaks indoor half mile record in St Louis
Harley Davison of St Paul set a new indoor half mile record of 1:20.2 in St Louis, clocking 1:20.2 to surpass the previous mark of 1:20.2.
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St. Louis
Harley Davison
St. Paul
Feltz and Rice Fight 12 Rounds to a Draw at Criterion
Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn and Austin Rice battled 12 fast rounds at the Criterion Athletic Club tonight, ending in a draw. Both fighters exchanged sharp blows as the crowd watched closely for a decisive finish.
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Boston
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
Austin Rice
Criterion Athletic Club
Illness Delays Dockery and Stone Confinement in Me
Jefferson City January 9 report notes Chev Dockery not yet well and told by physician to stay indoors several days. Ex-Gov William J Stone, nominated yesterday for senator to succeed West, is also confined to his room with a cold.
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Jefferson City
Dockery
William J. Stone
Senator West
British Warships Arrive at La Guayra
The British cruiser Ariadne and the torpedo boat destroyer Rocket reached La Guayra this afternoon, signaling a naval movement in the Caribbean port.
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la Guayra
Rocket
Delegation from New Mexico Visits Washington Jan 9
A delegation from New Mexico led by the governor arrives in Washington to discuss state interests and seek federal support. Exact participants and agenda details are not specified in the fragment.
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Washington
New Mexico
Gov
Bowling clash ends with Alley Rats victory
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports the Alley Rats defeated the professors last night in a bowling game. The Professors team included Corey Brayton and Brother.
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The
Standard
Billings
Corey
Brayton
Brother
Vidal Death Sentence Commuted to Life Penal Servitude
Nice residents report that Henri Vidal, born November 5, 1902, has his death sentence commuted to life in penal servitude. Vidal confessed to the wanton murder of two women and attempts to kill others in the Riviera, earning him notoriety as a France’s infamous killer.
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Vidal
Nice
Henri Vidal
Riveria
France
Fire department saves block from Parque bakery blaze
In Billings, early today a fire confined to the Parque bakery on Montana avenue between Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth streets. Logs valued at $1,000 were covered by $2,000 insurance. Parque estimates $1,000 loss on fixtures.
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The
Standard
Billings
Montana Avenue
Twenty-seventh
Twenty Eighth Streets
Parque Bakery
Parque
Fire destroys Federal Manufacturing main building in Chicago
A blaze today leveled the main building of the Federal Manufacturing company in South Chicago with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The shipping structure was partially burned. both structures housed sheet metal production.
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Chicago
Federal Manufacturing Company
Fire destroys Edwards building in Fargo. loss estimated at 200000
A fire in Fargo tonight consumed the Edwards building owned by Alexander Stern & Co and housing many business firms. The estimated loss stands at 200000.
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Fargo, N. D
Edwards
Alexander Stern & Co
City to buy reservoir site for water works
Havre city council directed City Attorney Carnal to prepare a contract with Joseph Gussenhoven to purchase a reservoir site for the city water works.
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Havre
Jan
Carnal
Joseph Gussenhoven
Ottawa talks on coal duty with Sir Wilfrid Laurier
In Ottawa Ontario January D C O Gallery and M P of Montreal met Premier Laurier to discuss removing the duty on anthracite coal. Laurier pledged to consider the proposal and report later.
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Ottawa
Ont
D. CO. Gallery
M. P
Montreal
Laurier
Wilfrid
Partner of Carnegie killed by engine
Pittsburg January 9 Andrew McWilliams a junior partner of Andrew Carnegie and superintendent of carpenters at the Edgar Thompson steel works was struck and killed by a yard engine today.
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Pittsburg
Andrew McWilliams
Andrew Carnegie
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Surprising Oakland Races Highlight Foggy Day
At Oakland races in heavy fog Action 40 to 1 Ravino 15 to 1 and Urehin 12 to 1 upset bets. Sunello reinstated with trainer Kidd after suspension. Sunello and Kidd linked to Ingleside run. Beana breaks California mile record at 1 46 13, wins last race. Britt to fight Corbett at 180 pounds for full purse.
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Action
Ravino
Urehin
Leader
Rausch
Warte Nicht
Kidd
Sunello
Ingleside
Walter Jennings
Sir Hugh
D. Ss. Fountain
Milas
Frank Farrar
PRP
G. Lynch
Rameses
Green Morris
Glendenning
Prestano
Rose of Hilo
O. U
Forte
Father Wenther
Dollie Weithofft
Mike Murphy
Beana
Katie Walcott
Glissand
California
Pacific Coast
Corbett
Britt
Crescent City Racing Summary From New Orleans Card
Five furlongs Sweet Neil wins with Brushby second and Mistie third in 1 01 4 5. Seven furlongs selling Charles Ramsey prevails. Censor second Keome third in 1 30 2 5. One mile selling The Stewardess takes honors. Eliza Dillon second Thane third in 1 42 2 5. One mile handicap Jena wins Scotch Plaid second Wistful third in 1 41 2 5. Five and one half furlongs Uranium wins Rhumda second Glennivis third in 1 08. One and one sixteenth miles selling Cogswell wins Nettie Regent second The Messenger third in 1 49.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Sweet Neil
Brushby
Mistie
Charles Ramsey
Censor
Keome
Eliza Dillon
Thane
Jena
Scotch Plaid
Wistful
Uranium
Rhumda
Glennivis
Cogswell
Nettie Regent
the Messenger
Britt After "Young Corbett" Fight in San Francisco
In San Francisco on January 9, Jimmy Britt was announced to face a new challenge following the match with the famed boxer dubbed Young Corbett. Details of the opponent and venue were not immediately released.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Weights and Entries for Oakland Races Today
Entries for Oakland on Saturday Jan 10 list six races with weights and entrants across sprint to routing events. Notable horses include Carrillo 106 Helen Smith 107 and The Fog 105 in various maidens and handicaps. Weather is clear and track fast.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Thoroughbred Race Card Results With Weights
First race on seven eighths mile listing eight horses with weights from 99 to 109 with top weight 109. Second race purse three quarters mile includes twelve runners led by St Cuthbert and Potente both 110. Third race handicap mile and one sixteenth shows Potente at 117 leading The Conqueror II and Hargis. Fourth race Gentilly Handicap lists McChesney at 130 and The Lady 124 with Scorpio 121.
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Rough Rider
Bard of Avon
Stratton
Weideman
Clarita
Pride of Surrey
Frank Jones
Amigari
Apple Sweet
Potente
the Conqueror II
Hargis
Sheriff Bell
St. Tammany
Brief
McChesney
Scorpio
Horse Race Results and Entries From Track Meet
In the fifth race selling for seven eighths of a mile the winners and a long list of entries are noted including Wealth Old Hutch Belvino Sadducee Emshee Carl Kahler Henry McDaniel Philo Mrs. Frank Foster and more. The sixth race selling mil and one eighth includes Adelante Benson Caldwell Cogswell Sarilla The Way Ginspray Rastus Lady Chorister and other entries. Weather is clear and the track is fast.
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Wealth
Old Hutch
Belvino
Sadducee
Emshee
Carl Kahler
Henry McDaniel
Philo
Frank Foster
Spee
Ravenspur
Fading Light
Daddy Bender
John Coulter
Mezzo
Woodmont Belle
the Wizzard
Blanco
Breaker
Judge Cantrill
Maghant
Adelante
Benson Caldwell
Cogswell
Sarilla
the Way
Ginspray
Rastus
Lady Chorister
King Barleycorn
Barbara Freitchie
Swordsman
Leenia
Donovan to Manage St Louis NL Club Next Season
St Louis report states J. P. Donovan will return as manager of the St Louis National League team for the upcoming season at a salary of 9000 dollars. The announcement came today and confirms his continued leadership of the club.
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St. Louis
J. P. Donovan
Corrig an Suburban Handicap Entries Rise to 80
New York on January 9 reports the entry of Corrigan for the Suburban handicap, bringing the total entries to 80.
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New York
Corrigan
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Lafontise
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Matty Matthews
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Ygeteare
Verity
Engable
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Noth
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Duistasioss Chemical Sreceua
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Carnegie
Butte, Mont
Iuyer
Tlen’s
Monte Carlos
Kidd H
Lunello
Young Corbett
Julius Fried’s
East Broadway
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Carrillo
Helen Smith
Jack Richelieu, Jr
Stunts
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Kitty Kelly
Vigoroso
Tufts
Gladys Bell
Amai
Deivista
King Dellis
S—Dolly Gray
Chris Evans
Sweetheart
Father Weather
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Fairbury
Imp
Mildred Schultz
Lodestar
St. Sever
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the Fog
Sylvia Talbot
Diderot
Watercure
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Princess Titania
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Durazzo
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Sweettooth
Byron Rose
the Fretter
Ben d'Hur
the Pride
Constellator
Albert Enright
Jarretierre d'Or
Attila
Hesper
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Honiton
Claude
Figardon
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Ames el Bell
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