Ketchel Knocks Out Papke in eleventh round
San Francisco November 26 Stanley Ketchel of Michigan hammered Billy Papke in the eleventh round. Ketchel opened with a strong right to the head and body and rallied to floor Papke twice in the final stretch. Papke argued the count and Ketchel agreed to a potential rematch.
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Stanley Gip
Billy Papke
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Lamphere Convicted of Arson in Gunness Family Fire
Ray Lamphere found guilty of arson in the Gunness home fire that killed Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children. A judge sentenced him to 2 to 21 years, fined him, and disfranchised him for five years. Jury members later stated the verdict was a compromise amid dispute over murder or manslaughter.
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Mre. Gunoness
Mrs. Gunness
Weather and boxing round up from Los Angeles 1908
Weather report for 24 hours ending 6 pm November 14 1908 records a max 34 degrees and min 11. Abe Attell undefeated world featherweight champion faced Freddie Welsh former lightweight champion in a city boxing result noted as a significant matchup.
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Los Angeles
Abe Attell
Freddie Welsh
Unclear International Marathon Race Report
Fragmentary text describes a marathon event with references to Italy Capri and New York. Details on distance and participants are badly garbled, making identification of exact names or outcomes impossible.
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New ‘York
Nom and Arnego's Isielly Eventful Gathering
A brief note records Nom and Arnego's gathering with smiles and cheerful tones, highlighting a joyful, community oriented occasion.
First Fatal Accident at Gunn Coal Camp
Rock Springs Wyoming reports the first fatal accident at Gunn coal camp when two workers William and Mark Jopovich were crushed by coal. Mark died en route to hospital. William remains in critical condition.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Gunn
William
Mark Jopovich
Mark
William Thompson Wins Thanksgiving Contest
The Leader’s Thanksgiving Presidential Contest awarded first prize to William Thompson, a 14 year old Central School pupil, after reviewing numerous high scoring entries. Second went to Mrs F M Bruner, third to Cook, with Zita Warramount and Clara Corcoran also placing in the top five. The committee praised other high scorers Edna Fitton H Halligan Selma Lauritsen Alberta Warramount and Marie Lawgler for top efforts.
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Miss McEvoy
Douglas
sores _ William Thompson
James Thompson
Heta
Central School
Zita Wariamount
Pirat
Clara Corcoran
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Spe
Edna Fitton
H. Halligan
Selma Lauritsen
Alberta Warramount
Marie Lawgler
Charleen Grate
High School Beats University In Frontier Park clash
The 11 7 game at Frontier Park ends with the High School defeating the University of Wyoming in a clean contest near the center field. Key plays came from High School end runs and passes with Carroll Rey and McCarty starring while Price Hastings and others led the University. Proceeds support civic improvement through the Industrial club's Civic Improvement committee.
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University ‘of Wyoming
SF Tess Décidential
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University
University Seleven
Price
Hastings
Carroll
Rey
McCarty
Fiwe
Folua
Bow
Rutledge Bsuiliven
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B. Storey
Fleming
Scanlan
Robe Barnes
Davis
Industrial Club
WISS MAURY LOVERS AT ODDS OVER MISS MAURY
Washington reports say Wills Reyburn and Rogers K Wetmore, both connected to prominent families and White House circles, clash over Miss Maury. Rumors allege a pistol duel may be planned in Virginia or abroad amid police intercession and ongoing investigations.
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Wills Reyburn
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Assembly
Rogers K. Wetmore
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
White House
Miss. Maury
Virginia
Oregon Avenue
Heyburn
Mr. Wetmore
Reyburn
Dean
Arlington
Mr. Reyburn
Taft
Honey Takes An Auto Ride In Park
Francis J. Honey celebrated Thanksgiving by riding in an automobile in the park with his wife the physician Rudolph Spreckels and detectives Haros and Foley. He is rapidly regaining his strength and greatly enjoyed the outing.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Honey
Rudolph Spreckles
Haros
Foley
Bank Dynamited and Robbed Near Pp Bank
Nov 26 a band robbed and dynamited the state bank of Pp near hear. They blew open the vault and took about $4,000 in cash while two men acted as lookouts. The others escaped after the heist.
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State Bank of Pp
Thanksgiving in Greater New York Eclipses Turkey News
In New York City area a large number of turkeys were consumed on Thanksgiving day. The report notes a surge in turkey popularity amid holiday celebrations and economic conditions.
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York
New York
Chinese Riot in Victoria Over Japanese War News
From Victoria British Columbia dated November 26, reports describe riots against Japanese goods following anti Japanese boycotts. The Tango Maru arrived from Yokohama as 120 Japanese warships conducted maneuvers with generals Nishi Nogi and Kuroki noted. Violence in Hong Kong and Tibet unrest linked to China also mentioned.
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B. C
Yokohama
Nishi
Nogi
Port Arthur
Kuroki
Viscount Uenomoto
Teucar
Vladivostok
Copper Islands
Intrigue and Murder Scandal Grips France in Steinhell Case
Paris reports a national frenzy over the Steinhell murder case. Madame Steinhell and a man named Alexander Wolff are at the center of accusations, with a French nobleman allegedly involved. The justice ministry orders probe into alleged improprieties and coverups tied to the 1899 Faure death shadows.
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Paris
Novi
Paria
Ae Ween
Stefni
Chamber Deputies
Steinhell
Madame Japy
Madame Steinhell
Aexander Wolff
Alexander Wolff
Wolff
Chargling Wolff
L. Leydett
Seydett
France
Felix Faure
Penn Defeats Cornell 17 to 0 Ends Cornell Season
Philadelphia Nov 26 University of Pennsylvania defeated Cornell 17 to 0 to close the season without a defeat. Penn's victory sparks claims of Eastern football supremacy with Harvard in the mix for ranking. Other scores include St Louis 17 Saint Louis University 0 and Denver University 6 Colorado College 4.
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Louie
Carlisle
Louis University
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Colorado College
Denver
University of Colorado
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Lexington
Miami
Transylvania
Unearth Skeletons of Moundbuilders in East St Louis
Workmen digging a trench in East St. Louis found bones believed to be sixteen moundbuilders. One skeleton was walled in a stone tomb eight feet high and appeared to be a seven foot tall man.
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East St. Louis
Skeletons Found In Ancient Tomb Circle In Chief's Grave
Excavation unearthed 15 tall skeletons seated around a tomb with the chief walled up inside. The soil yielded five pottery bowls 20 flint arrowheads and a stone hatchet alongside the remains.
Gospel Wagon To Tour Big Horn Basin
The George Freer memorial gospel wagon led by Rev. Morten Joslin will depart Denver for a Big Horn basin tour in Wyoming. Rev. E M Stephenson accompanies to Cheyenne. stops include Berthoud Loveland Greeley Eaton Ault and Pierce with a Cheyenne stay planned next Sunday. Injured miner recovering in Thermopolis after Gebo mine accident with rib and collarbone injuries.
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George Freer
Morten Joslin
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
E. M. Stephenson
Cheyenne
Berthoud
Joslin
Loveland
Greeley
Eaton
Ault
Pierce
Cheypenne
Thermopolis
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Aiteve Miscovitch
Gebo
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Gospel Wagon
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