Mace King Bout Recalls Violent Era and Famed Contests
A fragmented 1863 fight chronicle recalls the brutal Mace King bouts between Jam too and Tom Eine. The narrative traces the long career, later tours, and harsh poverty of the boxers, noting fund-raising charity, weariness, and Sullivan’s influence as the sport’s reach stretched to America and Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombip
Jac
Suesigen
Saftik
Amerie
J. Bion
Grand Ld Pion
Sprand
Ian
Norwich
Engier
Ure
King Mae
Jon Wormalt
Ch Babonwin
Joe Chee
Ton Smure
McEmine
Golam
Faure
Amd
John F. Suilean
Cma
Agi Johm L
Sullivan
Raven
Rev Father OConnor Opposes Stratford Annexation by Bridgeport
Rev M J O Connor pastor of St James RC church Stratford denounced annexation of part of Stratford by Bridgeport as a political scheme. He warned Hollister Heights should not join Bridgeport unless the entire town goes, urging residents to resist real estate politics and protect Stratford's unity. He portrayed the plan as a power grab by old guards and developers, urging broader town inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. O'Connor
St James RC. Church
Stratford
Bridgeport
Hallister Heighte
Old Guard
Holliter Heights
Cme
O’connor
Father O'Connor
Hollister Heights
Stretford
Veteran showman takes charge of Park Theatre
C Shells, long associated with Stetsons as advance man for Uncle Tom's Cabin Co., will assume active management of the Park Theatre next Monday. William M. Ryan, last year’s manager, moves to Shea's Holyoke. Shultz, a veteran showman with wide experience, is in town but delayed taking charge until next week. Ryan’s local and theatre connections give hope for continued success in Holyoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryen
Gounod Cantata Gallia Sung at South Congregational Church
A choir of fifty voices performed Gounod Cantata Gallia during 5 o clock services at South Congregational Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs Elmer Beardsley directed with Miss Bessie Harlow on organ and Mrs Robert Douglas Martin as soloist. Before the cantata Pastor Rev Richard L Swain gave a brief outline of the oratorio theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gounod
Obituary notices from a New York City area paper
Several obituaries and funeral notices summarize deaths and services from Bridgeport and New York. Mrs Roce Hi Richardson dies at home on East 65th Street New York Widow of George Richardson she will be brought here for burial Mrs Sarah Kaily funeral held this morning at 515 from flame and 520 from St Augustines burial at St Michaels cemetery Mrs Ga T Craft dies at 53 from Fairfield Avenue widow of Henry Craft leaves a son George W Craft and daughter Mrs Walter B Clarke Mrs Williams Gould dies at Heidenport hospital age 49 a carpenter and foreman Miss Jennie L Egan nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Exar dies of scarlet fever at 62 Worth Street funeral private at St Michaels cemetery Marion Hasthorme funeral at residence on Flsrfiela Avenue large floral display remains to Cheltans Hills crematory for incineration.
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Roce Hi. Richardson
George Richardson
East 65Th Street
New York
Richardson
Sarah Kaily
Marienn Avenue
St. Augustine’s Charch
St Michael's Cemetery
Ga T. Craft
Heary Craft
Fairfield Avenue
Craft
Greenfield Hill
Bridgeport
Bec Imusbant
George W. Craft
Walter B. Clarke
Best Orange
N. J
Jennie L Egan
Jeremiah Exar
Worth Street
Hela
Himer Marion Hasthorme
Flsrfiela Avenue
Feev
William
Lewis
St John's Church
Cheltans Hills
SITS S188 319.98
A brief notice references S188 with a 319.98 amount, listing SEOs and associated figures 31248 se and S22.48 and S48.08. No further context or details are provided in the fragmented text.
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Seos
First Annual U S Chamber Meeting Scheduled in Washington
Washington January 18 The first annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will convene at the New Lynnford hotel January 21 to 23. Opening sessions will feature remarks by Senator O Gorman Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel and Representative Henry D Clayton. Discussions will cover tariff questions and recognition of the republic of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United
Yale Senior Sent to Cell for False Fire Alarms
Edward Pen Gleton a Yale senior is in jail awaiting trial for ringing false fire alarms for fun He refuses bail saying he will take his medicine He was caught Friday night pulling a fire alarm in New Haven Faculty offered bail Pendleton from Scranton faces possible $200 fine or six months in jail Evidence links him to several recent false alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Edward Pen Gleton
Yale
Pendleton
Scranton
Annual City Election in Middletown Today
Middletown Conn Jan 0 The annual city election is held today with voters choosing a city clerk assessor tax collector two Aldermen and six Councilmen There are two tickets Bela Republican and Democratic competing for offices.
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Middletown
Conn
Panes Dispensin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
A sensational ad claims Panes Dispensin relieves all stomach distress in five minutes. It urges readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from a pharmacist and take two doses. The blurb describes instant relief from belching, gas, heartburn, and indigestion and asserts no further stomach trouble will return. It mentions dramatic testimonials about curing a dyspepsia episode and a child’s illness after contact.
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United States
England
Canada
Jan Geb
Pape
Jon
Plan to Wipe Out Diseases Which Are Preventable
New York January 20 A state public health committee appointed by Governor Sulzer opened hearings aimed at uncovering why preventable diseases persist and to recommend stronger laws. Dr Herman Briggs questioned why preventable deaths occur and cited 191 deaths from preventable illnesses, urging action to improve statewide health conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special Public Health ‘Committee
Sulzer
Herman Briggs
New York City
Indian Bill Lands Before House Probers Briefing
Washington Jan 20 The Interior Department and Indian Bureau prepare to testify before the House committee investigating Secretary Fisher's cancellation of the sage Indians oil lands lease in Oklahoma. Fisher will present evidence prohibiting leasing to Bibenex and show Uncle Sam Oil Company, linked to the cancellation, is a common carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Indian Bureau
House Committee
Fisher
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Joser
Premier Declares For New Japanese Party That Will Revolt
A garbled report claims Premier endorses a new Japanese party triggering revolt fears. References to Count Taro Katana and vague political maneuvering describe a factional realignment and provocative rhetoric. Details are obscured by incomplete OCR, but the piece implies a public push toward a disruptive political shift and mentions a shop named H. pilion & Cove in a local context.
Movie dealer accused of theft in city court
Martin W. Leighton a film dealer at 15 Fairfield avenue faces accusation of stealing two rolls of film valued at $20 and assaulting Arthur Potter operator of a picture machine at 613 Main Street. Potter says Leighton took the case with films entrusted for exchange in New York. Leighton released on bond for January 26 bearing. warrant sworn by Detective Peter Hall and Prosecutor Alexander DeLaney.
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Martin W. Leighton
Fairfield Avenue
Arthur
Rose Street
Exchange
New York
Leighton
Alexander DeLaney
Peter Hall
Tollowed
Brigands Hold for Ransom Rich New York Woman
Rome reports brigands in northern Italian mountains hold Mrs William Mansfield, a presumed wealthy New Yorker and Hotel Victoria guest who vanished after touring near St Lakasarre. Police say a ransom letter is en route to Mansfield in New York and Austrian police cooperation may be needed for a prolonged search.
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Rome
William Mansfield
Manefield
Hotel Victoria
Italy
St. Lakasarre
Mansfield
New York
Strikebreaker Held On Murder Charge
The death of Joseph A Harris a striking hoe worker occurred at 2 am in Haverhill Sine Haverhill Mass. Charles A Eaton a strike breaker is accused of the shooting Harris was from Brooklyn NY Eaton was rearraigned on murder charges and released on 3000 bail supplied by W Dobbins of the Dobbins firm backing the strike.
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Joseph A Harris
Charles A. Eaton
Sine Haverhill
Mass
Janem
Harris
Brooklyn
N.Y
Eaton
W. Dobbins
Dobbins
Ticket Agent Brought Back For Shortage
New London reports Linden Dickinson former ticket agent for the New Haven road at the local station was brought back from Nebraska by State Police Downing. An $80 shortage was found in his accounts after he left the office and he denies guilt claiming absence caused the discrepancy.
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New London
Linden
Dickinson
New Haven Road
Nebraska
State Paricement Downing
Hartford
Keith County
Neb
City Court Cases Show Large Morning Docket
In city court this morning a large batch of prisoners attended hearings with many youths among the arraignments. Several youths were fined for gambling offenses while others faced trespassing charges on railroad property after complaints about vandalism on Sundays. Richard Moore and Andrew Gentle were held for trial on burglary, bonds set at $50, and multiple minor sentences followed for assaults and related offenses.
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Crane
Joseph Kiekoe
Michael Farnan
Hugh Fanly
Edward H. Taylor
George Meyer
John Druck
William McCarthy
Cus Lady
New Heaven
John Schepp
Walter Giblin
Mike Sinko
Antony Sukey
John Dearey
Richard Moore
Andrew Gentle
John A. George
John Seaney
Frank Poulsky
Poulsky
Packard rides and city sightseeing lead to collision near State and Main
Ching Ling Foo plans a week of Packard car use for sightseeing through the city and vicinity, while a collision at State and Main involving a Willian O'Hara owned car sends passengers to be shaken but none injured. The Crown Prince of Germany reportedly pursues Oriental architecture and becomes a notable enthusiast.
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Ching Ling Foo
Sonn Weber
Packard
Ching Ling Bon
PG Blanchard
Wil Dar
State
Main
Lara
Willian O'Hara
Broadway Central Hotel
New Yor
Smith Murray Co Sale On Wash Goods And Skirts
Sale on wash goods flannels ginghams and outing fabrics in striped plain and fancy patterns. Prices per yard from 18 to 36 cents with selections including madras poplins and silk taffeta skirts offered at bargain sale prices. Various robes, linens, and tailored skirts featured with reduced prices and multiple sizes and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valve
Pete
Fox to Build a Vaudeville Theatre in Hartford
The Hartford Courant reports William Fox, vaudeville king, plans a Hartford theatre amid expansion into New England. He aims to open venues in New Britain Waterbury Worcester and Bridgeport and increase his circuit to about a dozen theatres. His representative John Zantt works on the New Britain site a 1800 seat house with silk paneling and gold leaf. Fox already runs Grand Opera House in New Haven and the Nelson in Springvale Maine and owns Gotham Family Washington and other theatres.
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Hartford Courant
William Fox
New England
Connecticut
Worcester
Mase
Bridgeport
New Britain
Waterbury
John Zantt
Fox
Dee
Tate
New
Britiin
Poxie
Nes
Tae
New York
Gotham
Washington
Linn
Academy of Sinete
Fox Theatre
Jearside
Mex
Exchange
Shooters Egan and accomplice face jail and fines
In South Manchester Connecticut Walter Egan received 18 months in jail and a 450 dollar fine plus costs for attempting to rescue Leo Cory. The crime included breaking into a lockup with a crowbar and axe, shots fired, and windows shattered amid a violent disturbance. A second assailant, Tomm y, aided in the attack. A separate incident left Stephen Blavien severely cut from a quarrel near Flamiston Street New Haven, likely fatal.
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Manchester
Conn
Walter Ean
Tommy
Leo Cory
Chen
Calaboos
Rema
Egan
Joxan
Priachierh
Joun
Complete Vocal Score and Librettos on Sale at Roy Faris
Advertisement-style notice listing complete vocal scores and librettos for two works Secret of Suxanod and The Gondolivts, with pricing and vendor details. Mentions Roy Faris, The Brave Ammo, Stew RB Mawes, and date Jan. 23. Includes scattered OCR errors but identifies sale of two vocal music items.
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Roy Faris
Mawes
Trinity
Fragmented garbled text record from an OCR page
The provided OCR text is heavily garbled with many misspellings and nonstandard strings, making it impossible to determine clear people, places, dates, or events. It lacks coherent facts to summarize into a news item.
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Kline’s
Main ST
Fannel
Ings
Aia
dJacknas
Mace—King
Corker
FR. O'Connor
Park Theatre
Gounod's
Williams
Gould
Heidenport
Wylie
E. i. Dillon & CO
ST. Orcile
ParIa
Coats
E. H. Dillon & CO
Chamber OF Commerce
Tor Jan I
Japan
Taro Katana
ABE Seiukabene Hheere Sumirantieres
EB. H. Pilion & Cove
Leeghton
Messenger
Ring Ling Foo
Miss Bapertal
Crown Prince
Andy If
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Cac
Hale
Atzea
Vilae
Tiete
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Chimis
Mamctesturers
Fosteliers
W. Fox
John Lantt
Mr Fox
Shooter Egan
Stephen Blavienski
Flamiston Street
Board OF Seley
Ins City
Chim
Newmingy
Sona
Bea
Oma
Charles J
R. Charles WU Polanm
Board of Site
Hetrice
York
San
Whitmen
Ainicttie
Weireecay
Promina
Sankwan
Barry Belied
Eamon
Yostordes
Methom Ted
Jackson
Roald
Aoeret Te
Warner Wasi
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