Squires Burns Fight Promises Heavyweight Clash
The Squires Burns fight on July 4 at Colma near San Francisco marks a major week of sports with an Australian heavyweight facing Tommy Burns the American. Both boxers weigh around 180 pounds and reach is expected to hinge on Burns superior boxing skill and tactical edge. public expectancy hints Jeffries may return if Squires wins decisively. odds 10 to 8 favor Burns.
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Judge Loving Acquitted in Virginia Murder Case
In Houston Virginia on July 1 former Nelson County Judge William G Loving was found not guilty after a 35 minute jury deliberation in the killing of Theodore Estes the son of Sheriff M K Estes following a buggy ride with Loving s daughter Elizabeth Estes. Foreman McCraw said insanity was the basis for the verdict and that the stress of the daughter s account influenced the jury s mind.
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Market Says Investment Demand May Be Near End
New York observers note a stir in speculative interest after a prolonged investment slump. Prices remain firm with scarce stock offerings as professionals push long positions amid mid year money settlements and expected large profit distributions.
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London Opinion on tact and recognition
A brief remark on politeness and perception features a dialogue about recognition and resemblance. The exchange samples a plain lady and her mother with a humorous misidentification, reflecting social norms and courtesy in urban London estimation.
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Perplexed Army Experts Over New Bullet Debate
Washington reports that experts from The Hague and U S ordnance offices are divided over the cupro nickle 1906 rifle bullet used by Germany Britain France and America. Some contend the new bullet is more humane, others warn it could kill or wound more soldiers due to higher velocity and flat trajectory, striking targets within a thousand yards that the old bullet would miss.
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Peace conference talks shape Latin American stance
In The Hague on July 1 leading plenipotentiaries met privately to discuss key peace conference issues. Delegates including Choate, Porter, Fry, Satow, de Martens, Terentik, Krieger and Buchanan debated private property at sea and the right of capture. Latin American opposition to abolishing privateering contrasts with Triple Alliance support. Secret documents distributed to delegates outline firm declarations on the matter.
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Coldest June in Washington in 75 years
Weather bureau reports June unusually cold across Washington D C and likely similar in New England Middle Atlantic and Great Lakes regions with other areas also cooler than usual.
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Frisco Train Wreck Near Fayetteville Injures Passenger
A Frisco southbound train was wrecked five miles from Fayetteville Arkansas due to a washout. Injuries were mainly cuts and bruises, with R. Weems of Van Buren Arkansas seriously hurt.
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Socialist congress rejects Belgian Congo annexation
In Brussels on July 1 the National Socialist congress, despite Deputy Vandervelde and other deputies opposing it, adopted a resolution opposing Belgium's annexation of the Congo Independent State.
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Market Quotations Wheat and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Minneapolis wheat quotes on track with No 1 hard at 1.98 and Northern at 1.02 Duluth lists on track prices with July and Sept futures. St Paul reports cattle and hog ranges, while Chicago shows varied wheat, corn, oats, pork, butter, eggs, poultry prices. Comparable values for cattle, hogs, lambs and sheep across markets.
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Drinking Excuses and a Temperance Tale
A Raeton Globe item humorously lists five common excuses for drinking and three sharp retorts from a Bostonian, noting a relative loss and a joke about cocktails. It contrasts social pressure with self restraint and references Dr Sam Johnson and a temperance president.
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The Poor Cat Doomed to a Cremation Gone Wrong
A family plans to bury a cat with ceremony and jokes turn tragic. The father considers disposal by sea but hesitates, fearing daylight scrutiny. On the ferry and train he unknowingly carries the wrapped cat, ending with the maid discovering the package and grilling him about the “meat” he brought home.
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Pointed Paragraphs From The Atchison Globe
A column of aphorisms on hero myths, confidential information, privilege, self awareness, work habits, and self pity. It notes a boy’s idea of a hero, hidden knowledge being overrated, and the vanity of virtue bragging. A sermon felt personally aimed rarely pleases, and a winner’s strength shows only when illness strikes.
Defining a Perfect Woman Elusive Through History
Philosophical essay fragment notes the human brain struggles to define a perfect woman. Language questions perfection and desire, reflecting timeless debates on beauty, gender roles, and subjective standards. Outtook.
Great Automobile Race Grand Prix in France
Preparations completed for the Grand Prix contest of the Automobile Club of France in Dieppe on July 1. A closed triangular 70 kilometer course will be driven ten times with troops and barriers to fight mobs. Thirty eight entries include twenty four French, five Italian, three Belgian, three German, two English, one Swiss and two American pilots such as Szisz and Duray.
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Telegraphic Brevities News Roundup
The pope began a week’s retreat with no audiences. Theatrical manager Hubert Henck died at his Cincinnati home after a lengthy illness. The emperor and empress of Russia plan an early departure from St. Petersburg for their annual cruise. In the Finnish archipelago Elizabeth Nye, renowned sculptress, died in Austin Texas from heart failure.
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