Rodgers Defends Criminal Law Stance In Montana Letter
An Anaconda letter from W B Rodgers, dated January 25, 1909, rebuts criticism of the anti technicality bill. He argues judges must determine innocence from evidence, cites historic cases and England’s system, and urges public hearing before any change.
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SIA
Supreme Court
State of
Montana
Court of Appeala
England
Maybrick
South
America
Anenglish
William Howard
Viscount Stafford
Trippet
United States
W. B. Rodgers
Gotch Named World’s Most Wonderful Wrestler by British Expert
English wrestler George Dinnie hails Frank Gotch as the greatest of all time praising his brain and ring craft. Dinnie notes Gotch beat him in Sheffield Empire bouts in under three minutes with the toe hold within the rules and commends Gotch as a fair, gentlemanly challenger who would not break the code.
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Gotch
Frank Gotch
England
George Dinnie
Sheffield
Dinnie
Hackenschmidt
Zbysco
Sheffield Empire
Hack
Goteh
Jack Carkeek
Marrah
Cure for a Cold in One Day Patent Claim
An advertisement touts a remedy claim for curing a cold in one day using laxative tablets. It promises refunds if the product fails and features a signature on each box. The copy references a 3 percent return detail.
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Ghove
Penn Announces Schedule for Fencers and Gymnasts
University of Pennsylvania fencing coach Jacob C Fisher releases a season schedule with meets against Yale Cornell Princeton Columbia West Point and Annapolis. Gymnastic team plans three dual meets plus an exhibition ahead of intercollegiate championships with Yale Princeton Harvard and Penn at Haverford and Philadelphia events and a March 26 championships.
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Philadelphia
Jacob C Fisher
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Cornell
Princeton
Columbia
West Point
Apnapo Mtn
Annapolis
Appapolix
Kiladelphiaa
Ithaca
Wheat Point
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Penn
Haverford
Lehigh
New York University
Laehigh
Nelson dodges ring return as Britten backs slow draws
In San Francisco on January 25 Willys Britt said Nelson will not rush back to the ring. He implied Packy McFarland and Freddie Welsh must bring bigger cards or miss a lightweight title shot. Britt hinted a possible middleweight bout for his fighter if a solid financial offer appears.
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San Francisco
Nelson
Willys Britt
Packy McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Britt
McFarland
Welsh
Jimmy Cofstroth
Mission Street
Packy McFarland Threatens European Move Over Dictation
Los Angeles wired report states Packy McFarland threatens to sail for Europe on June 1 if opponents Bartholomew Nelson and Freddie Welsh refuse to meet on terms. He sets 133 pounds ring weight and a $6,000 bet as conditions. Gilmore warns of departure if talks stall. Also notes Butte Miners union to meet January 26 1909 per Flynn and Molland.
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Los Angeles
McFarland
Gilmore
Nelson
Freddie Welsh
Chicago
Europe
Welsh
Harry Gilmore
England
Butte Miners’ Union
P. W. Flynn
Dan Molland
Longboat to Race Shrubb for Tile
In New York at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night Alfred Shrubb and Tom Longboat will contest the marathon for the world title. The 26 mile 385 yard race tests Shrubb beyond his previous distances while Longboat, famed for endurance, seeks another decisive victory. Shrubb predicts a bold strategy to tire Longboat, while Longboat aims to outlast him and claim the crown.
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Bb Square Garden
Mous
Alfred Shrubt
Tom
Have
Dorando
Saborigine
Shrubb
Longboat
Coffroth after Al Kubiak for fight on coast
Mission Athletic Club plans a February card with Al Kubiak offered a share of receipts to fight Al Kaufman in San Francisco on February 19. John Kelly declined the February date and Kubiak favors late March. The club will seek another opponent for Kaufman for a possible heavyweight bout next month.
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Mission Athletic Club
Hester
John Kelly
al Kubiak
al Kaufman
Kelly
Kubiak
Mission Street
Clu
Kaufman
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