Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Corbett In Fourteenth Round
Nev March 17 Bob Fitzsimmons knocked James J Corbett out in the fourteenth round of their heavyweight title bout. Fitzsimmons won about $50 000 and became world champion as Corbett had the better of the fight to the tenth. The fight ended amid intense exchanges and brutal blows with Fitzsimmons fighting like a lion in the later rounds.
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Corbett Defeated Fitzsimmons In Nevada Ring Clash
In Carson City the long anticipated bout ends after fourteen rounds when Fitzsimmons lands a decisive blow to Corbett’s heart area. Referee Siler rules Fitz the winner as Corbett collapses, last round lasting 1 minute 45 seconds amid a packed arena and mixed crowd reactions.
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May Delay Dingley Bill and Tariff Fight News
A set of dispatches reports Senator Smith of New Jersey planning to press a tariff bill amendment for export bounties on cotton and wheat. It notes southern and western pressure possibly delaying passage, with wool schedules also at issue as Republicans fear revenue gaps.
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Appoints Oil Inspectors in Alabama
Auditor White of Alabama today released the list of oil inspectors under the recent act. First district A S Lyons Mobile, Second district T D McGough Montgomery, Third district W A Bellamy Seale, Fourth district E A Scott Selma, Fifth district A F Stanley Lafay ette, Sixth district O B Turner Tuscaoosa, Seventh district J R Hayes Gadsden, Eighth district J W Allen Sheffield, Ninth district Walter Moore Birmingham. The posts are viewed as well paid and highly sought after.
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Tuscaoosa
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Sheffield
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Birmingham
Fatal Jump After Assault by Tramps on Train Near Argo
Robert Womack head brakeman on a northbound Alabama Great Southern freight was assaulted by two tramps named Jim and Al Smith near Argo. Jim was killed when thrown under wheels. Al was badly hurt. Womack survived and was taken to a hospital.
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Presidential Appointments and Miscellaneous News
Washington reports new applicants for presidential treasury offices including J Manning in Opelika Alabama and F Brown in Brunswick Georgia. New York covers Roloff and Castillo missing, Louis and Trujillo pleading not guilty, and bail changes. Washington announces four year tenure for most postmasters. Other items note a suicide in Columbia South Carolina, a train wreck in Craigsville Tennessee, cotton acreage increases in Errevano Georgia, Rufus Dean declared insane in Ext ertos Georgia, suspension of the Columbia Evening News, a missing banker in Paducah Kentucky, and Beley Lanier dying after a shooting in Decatur.
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Wealthy Indianapolis man and rich woman die by own actions
Reports from Oxteaco and Webster Grove detail two suicides. A Rich Girl, daughter of Gustave Strussinger of Webster Grove, ends her life in a Chicago avenue boardinghouse after a planned will and travel abroad. She used a pistol to shoot herself and left minimal identifying papers. In Indianapolis, W J Johnson, once a wealthy stock buyer, is found at a Clark Street hotel emaciated. police deem his death the result of self inflicted morphine overdose following a life of dissipation.
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Missing heiress Ella Burden in St Louis case
Ella Burden a 13 year old heiress to 100000 dollars has vanished from her home since Monday. She lived with her grandmother at 50323 Minerva street and attended Dozier school. At 8 30 pm she left for home with friends but did not arrive. Agencies are aiding the search and a large reward is offered.
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River at Memphis Rising Amid Flood News
River levels inch upward in Memphis as clouds threaten more rain. A steamer from Friar's Point brings over twenty refugees, all African American, with belongings. Reports circulate of flood victims missing and levees holding. scenes of displacement unfold alongside rail inspection tours in Georgia and Alabama and a fatal guard shooting in North Carolina.
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