Armed Yegg Captured After West End Pawnshop Struggle
William Brown a six foot three inch suspect described as a first class yegg was nabbed in a West End pawnshop after a tense chase by Inspectors Rooney and Wolf. A hidden belt with a revolver and hatchet led to capture. valuables found include a French clock and a Persian lamb cape. Brown, photographed and sent to the Tombs, refused to discuss his crimes. Chicago authorities alerted. he is labeled a typical eastern Massachusetts yegg.
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William Brown
Yegg
West End
Rooney
Wolf
Brown
Tilden-Thurber Company
Providence
Goethe Street
Chicago
Massachusetts
Drowned Woman’s Husband Seeks Body as Harbor Search Continues
The ferries Hugh O’Brien and Katherine clash, pulling crowds as harbor police with grappling irons search slips for Mrs. Henry A. Wing. The launch’s bow damage suggests she was thrown clear. no body found despite volunteers, while her husband lies ill at Hotel Essex.
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Henry A. Wing
Hugh O’brien
Katherine
Brooklyn
Constitution Wharf
Wing
Essex
A. W. Barnes
Everett
Japanese Losses Heavy at Port Arthur Report
Aug. 26 dispatches from Chefoo report Japanese assaults on Port Arthur August 21 and 22 repulsed with heavy losses. Despite Tokio claims, observers in Chefoo fear repeated attacks exhaust the besiegers and doubt a grand infantry assault. Sea power near Port Arthur appears unsettled as the Sevastopol and Novik losses are noted while the Baltic squadron's arrival looms. London reports Ural halted and examined the British collier Pencalenick bound for Malta.
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Petersburg
Chefoo
Associated Press
Port Arthur
Tokio
Sevastopol
Novik
Oriental
Society Lady Cures Freckles and Blackheads
Mrs Frances A Hill of 68 Fifth Avenue New York city once plagued by freckles and blackheads has been permanently cured after years of costly efforts. She now plans to send the fullest explanation of the cure free to any woman who writes for it to learn how the blemishes were removed.
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New York
Frances A. Hill
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Betts ordered new trial in mail fraud case
Frederick E. Betts, sentenced in October 1902 to seven years for using the mails in brokerage frauds, wins a reversal from the U S circuit court of appeals. The verdict is set aside and the case remanded for further proceedings. Judge Aldrich dissents. Fisher pleaded guilty and testified against Betts as his partner.
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Frederick E. Betts
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Holmes
Putnam and
Aldrich
United States District Court
Betts
Dedham
J. W. Fisher & Co
F. M. Fisher
Fisher
Dynamite attack injures three at Hawthorne track
In Chicago this afternoon at Hawthorne race track three people were severely injured when dynamite caps were thrown into the betting ring. The event appears to be an attempt to cause a panic to rob bookmakers, with several caps found on the cement floor of the betting sheds.
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Chicago
Hawthorne Race Track
Champion Jeffries to the Post
San Francisco August 25 1904 Champion Jeffries says he feels certain to win his upcoming fight stating he will not rush for a knockout and that Munroe is a worthy opponent He weighs about 226 pounds matching his weight during the Corbett bout and feels in peak condition.
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San Francisco
Munroe
Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Munroe vows to fight Jeffries in showdown
Jack Munroe telegraphs from San Francisco on August 25 1904 that he plans to force a fight rather than outbox Jim Jeffries. He predicts a surprise victory or at least a long contest to reach another match. He says he fears no punch and will engage from the first round, even if the bout lasts 20 rounds.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island
Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Jack Munroe
Lad Saved From Drowning At Magazine Beach
Walter Hopkins of Somerset Street Cambridge aged years was saved from drowning at Magazine Beach yesterday. He was about 100 yards from the swimming raft when cramps struck. Jack Cummings heard his cries, dived from the raft, swam to him, brought him ashore, revived him, and he was later taken home by ambulance.
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Walter Hopkins
Somerset Street
Cambridge
Jack Cummings
Magazine Beach
Little Walter
Cummings
Showers Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
Boston and vicinity expect showers on Friday with improved conditions on Saturday. local forecast calls for unsettled start to the weekend with chances of rain then drier skies. Highs reach in the 60s and
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Boston
Vicinity
Summer Colds and Chills Quickly Cured by Sanford's Ginger
A short consumer note touts Sanford's Ginger as a rapid remedy for summer colds and chills. The claim emphasizes quick relief and home remedy credibility. No additional medical detail or endorsements are provided.
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Sanford
Picnicgoers slain as Jamestown tornado devastates grove
A tornado struck Parkhurst Grove during a Stockton town picnic in Chautauqua County, killing four people including Mrs. Austin E. Pierce and Miss Ina Scott, injuring several others. Horses died, trees felled, and buildings and fields suffered extensive damage with significant financial loss.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua County
Parkhurst Grove
Stockton
Austin E. Pierce
Fredonia
Ina Scott
Shumla
Orin Dalrymple
Chautauqua
Theren
Jeffries Munroe Championship Fight Promises Fierce Clash
Tomorrow night’s world heavyweight title bout features champion Jeffries and challenger Munroe amid hype of an unmatched clash. Large purse of 25000 dollars, heavy hitters, clinches allowed, and an immense crowd is expected to witness the rival era’s fiercest bout.
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Jack Munroe
Jeffries
Big Fighters Rest Before Battle
San Francisco, Aug. 25. Jeffries and Munroe avoid heavy training before their match tomorrow night. Soft bandages allowed and must be approved in dressing rooms. Both may protect in clinches, Jeffries using club gloves, Munroe custom pair. Referee Graney bars towels or sponges unless by authorized seconds Delaney or McCoy. Betting light at 10 to 4 and 10 to 8 1-2 with Jeffries favored.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Munroe
Neiither Jeffries
Graney
Delaney
McCoy
Details of Preliminaries of Fight Mentioned on Page 4
Brief note refers readers to page 4 for full details of the fight preliminaries. The reference implies a continued report or later section with specifics on matchups and results.
Women Save Companion At Winthrop Beach Tragedy Averted
Mrs J B Graham of the Ocean View Hotel was saved from drowning at Winthrop Beach as she learned to swim and ventured beyond her depth. Helen O Brien and three other women responded and brought her ashore after she screamed for help.
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J. B. Graham
Ocean View Hotel
Winthrop Beach
Hoar’s Day Comfortable Despite Slower Improvement
From Worcester on August 25 a bulletin from Senator George F. Hoar’s home states he has had a comfortable day with considerable nourishment but no marked improvement in his condition.
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Ing
George F. Hoar
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Dragged Harbor
Mrs. Wing
Rie Ie
London
England
Ural
Pencalenick
Cardiff
Malta
British Navy
Broker
F. E. Betts
Rob Roy
Lad
Eddie Graney
Women Save Companion
Worcester
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