Jeffries Declares He Will Fight Only White Opponents
The article reports James J. Jeffries stating he will not fight Kaufman or any other Black challenger and will only pursue a white champion. He cites Jack Johnson’s victory as inspiration to seek a white title holder and asserts his condition will determine future challenges.
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United Press
New York
al Kaufman
Billy” Delaney
James J. Jeffries
Delaney
Kaufman
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Burne Betetan
Joe Benson
Jeff
Johnsons noisy talk stirs boxing buildup in Vancouver
Special from United Press reports Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, sparring claims and loud confidence as he prepares for a title defense in Vancouver on March 11. Manager Patrick Johnson downplays risks while signaling strong belief in a decisive win.
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United
Vancouver
B.C
Jack Phseon
Jett
Pitspatrick Johnson
Attell Too Heavy for Bantam Conlon Bout
Special from United Press. Efforts to match bantam champion Conlon with Attell will fail as Conlon’s father and manager announce Attell is too heavy for his son and the fight will not take place. Coyton fights March 18 at Dayton then goes to New York to likely meet Joe Canter.
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United Press
Chicago
Johany Conlon
Ate Attell
Conlon
Attell
Coyton
Dayton
New York
Joe Canter
Every Becomes Fight Manager for Chicago Cubs Star AC
Johnny Every, famed Chicago Cubs second baseman, has taken up fight management with Star AC of Ursinia city. He has matched Johnny Marto of New York and Cy Smith of Jersey City for ten rounds on March 11. The winner will be matched with Foung Corbett next week for an intercity bout.
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United Press
Troy
Johnny Every
Chicago Cubs
Star AC
Unis City
Evers
Johnny Marto
New York
Cy" Smith
Jersey City
Maren Ji
Mont Foung Corbett
Inter
Dick Barrett and Harry Burke's One Mile Exhibition Race
Dick Barrett and Harry Burke staged a top grade one mile roller skating exhibition last night in the city. Barrett led early, Burke surged in the seventh lap, and they finished evenly after a thrilling 12th lap. The crowd roared as both skaters delivered a fast, crowd-pleasing performance and speculation grew about their chances in the amateur Marathon race.
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Dick Barrett
Dick” Barrett
Harry Burke
Wonder On Rollers
Burke
Dick" Croke
Bine
Ribbons Defeat Nutmegs In City Hoop Tilt
At Blue Ribbon hall last night Mise Ribbon basketball team rolled past the Nutmegs of South Norwalk 47 to 26. Guard work by Fenle Lush and quick team play helped Ribbon pull away early and maintain control throughout the game.
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Dick Barrett
Blue Ribbon Hall
South Norwalk
Foculs
Gates Burdick
Baseball Notes Previewing Giants Colts Training and Player Trials
Baseball notes describe Christy Mathewson’s workout with the Giants in Marlin Springs and a 21 to 6 Regulars win. The piece lists trainees for several teams, training relocations to Hot Springs and New Britain, and reports on Powell, Downey, and other hopefuls shaping spring rosters.
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Te Giants
Abel Attell Knocks Pierce in Six to End Fight
Philadelphia report notes featherweight champion Abel Attell unseated Young Pierce with a six inch knockout in the sixth round. New York coverage adds James J. Jeffries appeared in West Side Police Court over a sparring vaudeville act and was cleared of violation charges.
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Abel Attell
Young Pierce
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Attell
Marishi
New York
Chamson
James J. Jeffries
West Ste
Sam Berger
Harris
Frank Wheaton
Jack Johnson
Jefries
Jeffries
TWO DROWNED IN CONNECTICUT RIVER
Connecticut river four miles above Lyme drags for bodies of Eugene Monroe 37 and William Pants 27 after a squall overturned their boat. Thomas Dickey of Ivorytown survived, pulled to shore by John Norris who rescued him. Barte and Monroe remain missing with families in the city.
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United Press
Lyme
Connecticut River
Eugene Monroe
William Pants
Banta
Monroe
Thomas Dickey
Ivorytown
Dickey
Ty John Norris
Barte
China to Take Census Across Empire
The March 11 dispatch reports China preparing a census of its uncounted population under a constitutional reform edict. Policing tiers and provincial treasurers are ordered to enumerate households and individuals, with returns due by 1910 for families and 1912 for individuals. Records will be reviewed periodically.
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China
United Press
Washington
State Department
Empire
Two Churches Hold Annual Meetings with Elections
Olivet Congregational and South Congregational churches held annual meetings. Olivet elected Frank Bassett chairman and named a committee to seek incorporation. officers include William Matthewson clerk and H D Booth treasurer. South Congregational served supper, heard organ recital and a singer. Rev H H Tweedy's resignation was postponed for another meeting. Frank Hubbard re elected clerk and O H Brothwell treasurer.
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South Congregational Church
Woman's Beneficent Society
Elmer Beardsley
Lucien T. Warner
H. H. Tweedy
Frank Hubbard
O. H. Brothwell
Edward Sterling
Lucien
Dooley Told of Irish Fortune Claim in Thomaston
Thomaston March 11 John Francis Dooley is said to have fallen heir to a fortune rumored near twenty thousand dollars. No official confirmation has reached Dooley as yet, the windfall allegedly comes from a person who died in Ireland. Also noted this week in Atlantic City are Bridgeworders Mrs Percy Anderson Mrs Charles Hawley and Mrs Fred Hall registered at the Chalfonte.
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Ireland
Thomaston
John Francis Dooley
Dooley
Coisas
Chalfonte
Atlantic City
N. J
Percy P. Andersson
Charles H. Hawley
Fred W. Hall
Bells in the Irish church from St Patrick to Armagh relic
A compact survey traces bell use from early Christian times through Patrick era to the Armagh bell of 552, noting its small size, hammered iron form, and status as Ireland’s oldest surviving Christian metalwork relic. It contrasts with Moscow’s immense bells and cites W. J. Fennell in the Belfast Gazette.
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Layard
Njmrond
Moscow
Patrick's Well
Armagh
W. J. Fennell
Belfast
Annals
Auditor's Report on Snow Moving Costs
Auditor's data shows figures 2.000 00 28,000 00 47,000 00 and 8,000 08 relating to snow moving costs. The exact allocations or descriptions are not provided in the text.
Fearless Protest by Physician Against Poisonous Drugs
A medical treatise by Dr. Louis Blumer from Hartford argues for natural cures and repeal or amendment of medical laws. It appeals to legislators to register practitioners and ensure patient choice, claiming drugs harm the body and promote health through reform. The book, priced at five dollars, is promoted as a key work for health progress.
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Louis Blumer
Hartford
Bur
Blumer
Craig
Tim Diaw
Vile Dolson
Gale
Hayes & Batin
Math Street
Paving Material Bids Sought by City Committee
The Aldermanic Committee on Streets and Sidewalks invites sealed proposals for paving materials to lay a new yard of street paving in the city. Bids due at City Hall labeled Bid for Paving Material. Specifications include brick or wood block, crushed stone, Portland cement. forms available from City Engineer. Committee may reject any or all bids. Bridgeport Conn 1908.
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Americus V. Hartlay
Bridgeport
Conn
M. ¥. McKenna
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