Fitzsimmons Tears Over Fake Fight Allegations
San Francisco July 2 reports a storm of debate after the Jeffries vs Fitzsimmons bout. Both men deny prearrangement theories as Mayor Schmitz weighs evidence and vows action if proof appears. Fitzsimmons cites injuries and emotional distress, insisting he fought squarely and would forfeit winnings if any fake claim proves true.
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Fight payout ledger and surgeon confirms Jeffries win
Financial statement shows division from the sale of the fight purse with percentages for Jeffries and Fitzsimmons plus club revenue. Dr M W Frederick, who treated Champion James J Jeffries, described facial injuries evidencing real punishment, noting the blows’ force and the loser’s failure to sustain a comeback.
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Death of President Adams at 68 in Wisconsin
Milwaukee dispatch reports former University of Wisconsin president Dr Charles Kendall Adams died in Redlands California from Brights disease after a long illness. He resigned last year due to health issues and spent time in Europe and California before passing away in a painless relapse.
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Fort Douglas Parade Accident Injures Three Sooner Guards
Averde at Salt Lake July 2 Fort Douglas injuries occurred during a troop inspection by General Funston. Three troopers Private Ridgeway Haynes and Privates G T Burden and T King were seriously hurt when a caisson overturned after a horse became entangled. Haynes suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries with a doubtful recovery.
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Lunch With President at Sagamore Hill Panel Discusses Canal Inquiry
A July luncheon at Sagamore Hill gathered President and a notable U.S. party including Secretary Moody Attorney General Knox Senator Spooner and District Attorney Byrne. They discussed the Justice Department inquiry into the Panama Canal Company and possible nominations for New York supreme court justice in the fifth district with plans to appoint James Sherman to the northern district bench if Davies is nominating.
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Deadlocked Senate Faces Compromise Efforts After Session Deadlock
The Republican legislature shows a deadlock over selecting two members before current terms expire. A special session is sought to resolve the impasse and elect the two Republicans. President hosted dinner with Moody and prominent Catholics to discuss the Philippines friars withdrawal policy.
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Fair trial hoped for filibustered physician in Nicaragua
Cleveland July 26 Senator Hanna sent a telegraph to Washington noting a request to have Dr Wilson tried by course in Nicaragua for alleged filibustering near Bluefields. Nicaragua officials say Wilson served in the medical department of the state university in 1889 and did not graduate. Washington reports say the case is postponed for legal rights to be invoked and final disposition will follow ministerial recommendations. President Zelaya signals trust in his minister to decide.
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Resumption of Swiss Italy diplomatic ties mediated by Germany
Geneva reports the resumption of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Italy after a rupture on April 10 caused by Switzerland’s refusal to satisfy concerns over an anarchist remark about the murdered King Humbert. The settlement was arranged via mediation by Germany.
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Port au Prince Amid Civil War Firmin Marches On
July reports from Hayti describe a state of war with General Firmin leading an march toward Port au Prince. The government calls him an outlaw as gunboats arrive and diplomatic powers weigh pirates and rebels, while in Ohio a sheriff battle with Mexican outlaw band ends with casualties and captured horses.
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Labor Federation Endorses Washington Meeting Plan
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor closed its San Francisco session and set a November meeting in Washington DC after adjourning this city.
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Venezuela Turmoil Overshadows Castro Return To Caracas
Venezuela's President Castro returns to Caracas from Valencia as 3,000 troops fail to seize Aragua. Revolt grows with Chaguaramas forces converging near Oriraca and Coro forces moving toward Mendoza. Navy telegram from La Guayra notes restoration by foreign warships as Castro advances on Valencia.
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LASTING PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA
General Lucas Meyer former Orange Free State commander arrived at Southampton aboard the Belton with a large group of Belgians and Boers. He plans to visit Dresden to see his family and said the outlook in South Africa was promising if promises are kept, expecting leaders Botha Dewet and Delarey to follow soon. He did not reveal plans to visit Kruger.
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Immigrant Rush Strains Copenhagen Port Traffic
A July report from Copenhagen notes a surge of emigrants leaving by sea toward the United States. The Orcar IL and two sister ships of the Seapoll Ravian-American line are crowded, with voyage crews rushing to depart to expedite trade. Stronger conscription laws in Sweden drive the flow, as migrants head to western states for agricultural work.
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Sensational divorce case courts Vienna duel and assault
A sensational divorce case in Vienna features Frau Pellacek and Herr Pelicsek, wealthy commission agents, amid duels and assaults. Pellacek allegedly avenged himself on Louis Lackner. both were sentenced to two months imprisonment while Count von Wurmbrand was acquitted. Paris reports Professor Alice Fortier of Tulane University awarded the Legion of Honor in Rome.
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