Cowardice vs Grit in Prize Ring Draws Fire
New York November 29. Masterson questions why cowards enter boxing as many as brave fighters. The piece recalls fighters like Bradley and Stewart, contrasting heart and fear in the ring and noting legends such as Corbett Fitzsimmons and McCoy, who fought with courage despite dangers.
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New York
Masterson
Gym Bagley
New York Evening Mail
National Club
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
Steve O'Donnell
Billy Madden
Billy
Carter
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid McCoy
Uncertain Welpton details past as forgery case unfolds
The article profiles W. Welpton, claiming he forged an $8.10 check on the First National Bank of Missoula and a bartender handled the minor sum before Welpton allegedly tore the bank papers. Welpton recounts a history of mental illness and employment across several states, including Washington and Colorado.
Maskette and Sir Martin Loom as American Invasion Looms
Unbeaten British two year old Maskette is champion of high caliber and may face Sir Martin again after Mas kette joins several yearlings for an early trip to England. Mas kette has earned over 69000 this season, while Sir Martin is hailed by John Mackay as Derby material. The American and English turf clash promises heightened interest despite differences in track conditions and class.
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James K. Keene
Maskette
Disguise
Rowe
England
Sir Martin
Ogden
Martin
New York
Marshall
Sysonby
Colin
Keene
Helmet
Mellisande
John Mackay
Mr. MacKay
Signorinetta
Marcovil
Bayardo
Birth rates may end in century and a half warns Cornell expert
Ithaca Nov. 9 Dr Walter F Willcox head of Cornell statistics told Cornell students that in 50 years births per thousand women fell from 142 to about 00 a year. He warned if trends continue for 150 more years there would be no children left and that the decline reflects a contempt for birth rate, harming prospects for social and moral qualities in descendants.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Walter F. Willcox
Department of Statistics
Cornell University
Cornell
Not to advertise is not to really try in life
A terse aphorism notes that visible effort signals intent and motivation. It argues that actively sharing aims or progress often correlates with genuine striving and achievement across tasks and roles.
More Prosperity Signs in Huntington Coal Ovens
More than 2,000 coke ovens in Norfolk and Western fields, idle for almost a year, resumed operations tonight in a signal of economic revival from Huntington, West Virginia.
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Huntington
W. Va
Norfolk and Western Fields
Bishop Spalding Succeeds in Utah Diocese
Announcement from Grand Junction Colorado reports Bishop Frank Spalding, head of the Episcopal diocese of Utah, has been appointed to a new leadership role. Details specify church authority changes and regional impact across Utah.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Frank Spalding
Episcopal Diocese of
Utah
Western Colorado Diocese Sees New Leader After Bishop's Death
Headquarters at Salt Lake announce the successor to Bishop Knight who led the Western Colorado diocese until his death recently, outlining transition details and future leadership plans.
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Salt Lake
Bishop Knight
Western
Colorado
Horsewhipping in Marissa Woman Proud of Act
Mrs. Marie Biggs of Marissa admits she horsewhipped J. A. Hamilton cashier of the First National Bank and says she will whip him again if he behaves. She claims she acted after he bonded Robert McQuilkin who was indicted for assaulting a girl but the case was dismissed. Hamilton was on the depot platform when Biggs struck him, he responded by striking her and taking back the whip.
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Marissa
Ill
Marie Biges
Thomas Biges
J. A. Hamilton
First National Bank
Hamilton
Robert McQuilkin
Marista
McQuilkin
Haitian unrest escalates as revolutionaries seize towns
U S Minister Furniss reports Haitian rebels have defeated government troops at Anse a Veau and march toward Port au Prince. Navy ships Des Moines and Tacoma are deployed to Port au Prince as Nord Alexis faces cabinet resignations and possible elections. insurgents number about 6000 at Aux Cais with Miragoane and Goave under rebel control.
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Washington
United States
Furniss
Port Au Prince
State Department
Anse-a-Veau
Haiti
Des Moines
Guantanamo
Navy
Haytien
Nord Alexis
Antoin Simon
Alexis
Simon
Diplomatic Corps
John Hood
Tacoma
Navy Department
Aux Cais
Revolutionary Army
Miragoane
Goave
South Dakota Gold Production Sets State Record
Pierre South Dakota November 29 The state mine inspector reports gold production for last year reached 7 460 000 dollars the highest value ever produced in the state confirming a new records year for mining activity.
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Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
Woman Charged in Husband Sampson Murder at Palmyra Farm
Rochester dispatch reports that after the inquest into Harry Sampson's death on the Aisleyn farm Wayne County he was shot. Mrs Georgia Sampson, widow, is formally charged with murder and jailed. Firearms expert Dr Albert Hamilton testified the widow could not have fired the shot. The case links to Rear Admiral T Sampson's nephew and shifts suspicion from accidental death to foul play.
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Rochester
N. Y
Harry Sampson
Palmyra
Wayne County
Georgia Sampson
T. Sampson
Santiago
Albert Hamilton
Sampson
Oman
Squirrels Under Census Lens In Central Park
In New York City a major census codes the Central Park squirrel population amid urban dangers and past overpopulation. Police count with nuts and string to fix tails, while building booms surge with nine months of activity totaling over 9.3 billion dollars in projected projects. The report notes large structures, a Japanese hotel trainee, and a 60 thousand dollar stellar mirror bound for California. Bible distribution shows New York’s English dominance amid immigrant ships.
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New York
Central Park
Equitable Life
Grand Central Station
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Borough Hall
Queens
Harlem
The
Battery
Manhattan
Bible Society
Ellis Island
Longacre
Maud-Belle Refuses French Heels as Husband Prohibits
In Boston Transcript tone, Maud-Belle no longer wears French heels because her husband forbids it. Ethel says Maud-Belle would degrade herself by marrying him, reflecting social pressure on appearances and marital control.
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The
Boston Transcript
Maud—Belle
Ethel—I
Butte Baseball Franchise Discussed By Northwestern Directors
President W. H. Lucas contemplates whether Butte will join the Northwestern league and if Portland or Bellingham could secure a franchise. He notes possible expansion, but says he has heard no firm plans and would prefer Butte remain in line.
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Butte
Northwestern
W. H. Lucas
Spokane
National Association
Chicago
Portland
Bellingham
Aberdeen
Gray's Harbor
Lucas
Virginia State League
Jack Grim
Charley Shaffer
American Association
National Association of Minor Leagues
National Commission
Pulliam
Herrmann and Johnson
North Coast Limited
Seattle
Advent Week Begins At St John’s Episcopal Church Butte
Right Rev Bishop I R Brewer opened a week of prayer at St John’s in Butte with morning and evening services. He spoke on the coming Advent season and brotherhood, inviting all to join in prayer for Christ’s kingdom. Sessions run nightly at 8 except Saturday with short, hymn singalongs and organ voluntaries.
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I. Rh. Brewer
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Butte
W. B. Sadie
St. John’s
Bishop Brewer
Kk. C
Helena
F. R. Bateman
Mr. Craig
Anaconda
A. E. McNamara
Boulder
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
New York City
Daughters of the King
Son of College Professor Slain in Rawhide Shooting
W. B. Witter, claimed to be the son of a university professor in Bellingham Washington, was shot and killed early today in Rawhide. Sheriff seeks A. R. Friday of Cripple Creek and Denver as a suspect, amid accounts that Friday was attentive to a woman with Witter at the time.
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Rawhide
W. B. Witter
Bellingham
Wash
A. R. Friday
Cripple Creek
Denver
Witter
Livingston Chamber of Commerce Plan Progress
Promoters in Livingston and Park county push toward a fully funded chamber of commerce by January 1 to boost Park's population, business interests, and state industries. Plans proceed carefully and steadily with strong prospects of success.
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Livingston Post
Livingston
Park County
Chamber of Commerce
Park
Ancient Egyptian amulets rival modern art in Brooklyn exhibit
The New York World reports a Brooklyn Institute display of Egyptian amulets dating to 6000–3000 B C. Central chisels 8,000 years old reveal copper’s early use, with lioness sculpture rivaling Barye and bronze figures matching Rodin in form.
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New York World
Brooklyn Institute Museum
Abraham
Barye
Isis
Osiris
Horus
Rodin
Boutet de Monvel
Bessemer
Smoke El Grifo Clear Havana Cigars at Leading Stores
A fragment notes Smoke El Grifo cigars available at top Havana stores. It highlights availability in major outlets and suggests broad distribution.
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Havana
Woman Tells Truth Pardons Noted Iowa Inmate
Davenport woman asserts innocence of George Weems who was pardoned by Gov. Cummins. The affidavit, obtained by attorney J A Dyer, claimed the condemned man was with her the night of the shooting, prompting the governor to grant clemency. The woman's identity remains secret.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
George Weems
Weems
Ridpath
Davenport
J.A. Dyer
Dyer
Board of Parole
Montana Divorce Case Seeks Custody Decree
District court in Deer Lodge County Montana summons John N. Moore to answer a complaint filed by Catherine Moore seeking a divorce on the ground of adultery. The petition asks custody of minor children Mary, William and Ryan Moore and general relief. If no answer is filed within twenty days, default judgment may be entered. The court date referenced is November 6, 1908.
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District Court
Third Judicial District
State of Montana
Deer Lodge
Catherine Moore
John N. Moore
Towit
Mary Moore
William Moore
Ryan Moore
A. D
Ira C. Gnose
A. H. Neal
J. H. Duffy
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