Pennsylvanians blank Cornell in fast football clash
The University of Pennsylvania defeated Cornell 4 to 0 at Franklin Field in front of about 20 000 fans. Penn used a guard back formation in the second half to wear down Cornell, despite a strong first half by Cornell.
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Philadelphia
Penn
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Franklin Field
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Harvard
Quakers
Ithaca
Corbett Fitzsimmons to Sign Rematch Within Ten Days
The Express reports that Corbett and Fitzsimmons will sign for a heavyweight world title rematch within ten days. William J. Connor, trusted agent for Corbett and manager Brady, confirms the plan based on a letter from headquarters. The pair are in St Louis and New York and will meet soon.
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Buffalo
N. Y
the Express
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
William J. Connor
James J. Corbett
William A. Brady
Mr. Connor
Brady
St. Louis
New York
the Herald
William Brady
Cor
McKinley attends church as preacher warns of threats to republic
At the Metropolitan Methodist Church President McKinley hears Rev. Dr. Johnston urge prosperity after four years of distress. He cites wheat and cotton crops and a fourteen billion created value, warns against socialism Jesuitism and a foreign church gaining state power, and notes Spain as a burnt out nation. He cites Tammany’s New York victory as example of corrupt parties.
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Washington
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
McKinley
Dr. Johnston
Johnston
United States
Rui
Mexico
Italy
Spain
New York
Fitzsimmons Denies New Fight Rumor
Lincoln report says Robert Fitzsimons denied Buffalo dispatch claiming no prospect of another bout with Corbett.
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Lincoln, Neb
Robert Fitzsimmons
Buffalo
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Waiter’s suicide attempt at Cambridge Street boarding house
Fred Trott, 23, a waiter at a Cambridge Street restaurant, attempted to take his life by swallowing carbolic acid at 10 last night at his Auburn Court boarding house. In a mood of despair he spoke of having nothing to be thankful for. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. recovery chances are slight.
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Fred Trott
Cambridge Street
Auburn Court
Trott
Piper
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fights Tonight as Democrats Eye 30 000 Caucus Voters
Democratic caucuses loom for mayoral and aldermanic posts with 25 000 to 30 000 expected voters. Contests polarize around Lee Corbett versus Hayes McNary Lomasney with ward by ward battles across East Boston Charlestown North End South End Dorchester Roxbury and more.
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Lee- Corbett
Lee-Corbett
Joseph A. Conry
John J. O’callaghan
Edward W. Dixon
Josiah S. Dean
David A. Barry
Patrick F. McDonald
Salem
Charlestown
North End
South Boston
South End
Dorchester
Roxbury
West Roxbury
Back Bay
West End
Brighton
Alderman Mahoney
Joseph J. Norton
Jeremiah H. Mahoney
Patrick G. Bowers
George C. Whitaker
Harry Lloyd
Joe Cunningham
John J. Mahoney
Senator Hayes
Dean
Boston
Mahoney
Norton
Humor in Daily Papers On Fights and Collectors
A collage of witty newspaper quips contrasts attitudes to sports and social trends. Jokes target football fans prize fights and a girl Madge rumored to collect “dudes,” reflecting playful editorial voice across papers including Cincinnati Enquirer Detroit Free Press Chicago Record North American.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Detroit Free Press
Madge
Chicago
Edith
Charley
Charley Horse
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Josiah Quincy
Committee of Safety
Order OF Dance
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Washington Street
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