Paris Glove Match Talks Pivot on Jack Johnson Fight
Paris promoters discuss a Paris Grand Prix night event featuring Jack Johnson opposed by McVey or Jeanette with Luna Park backing and $25 000 offered plus two round trip tickets. Johnson must post 6000 to guarantee appearance and arrive a month early. Venue tactics and financials hinge on a New York post and public posting.
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Rube Waddell Named Defendant in Divorce Suit
St. Louis December 22 Mrs Madge Waddell sues baseball figure George Edward Waddell known as Rube for divorce and non support alleging marital breakdown in a suit filed today in the city court.
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George Edward Waddell
Rube
Cities
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Fort Russell Ring Night Brings Controversial Victory
A crowd of officers, soldiers, and civilians watched Sergeant Smith of the Ninth defeat Blacksmith Dethl of the Fourth after a hard bout. Critics argued Smith used disqualifying tactics as Dethl was knocked to the floor and injured but the referee counted him out and Smith was declared winner. Preliminaries saw Butler beat Gager in wrestling, while Young Oxenburg edged Denallleo in six rounds.
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Nelson and Wolgast in Bluff Over Upcoming Fight
Detroit reports Battling Nelson declares he will fight Wolgast as soon as he is ready any day for any amount of money. He blames previous conditioning for a postponed bout and claims high purse terms blocked the match. Cadillac notes Wolgast counters that any club offering a large purse will get his challenge, calling Nelson a bluff and not worthy at present.
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French aviator sets Michelin cup distance record in France
Pay France December 24 M Legagnoux the French aviator established a new Michelin cup distance record by staying aloft from 8 94 o clock to 2 96 o clock and flying 516 kilometers 320 439 miles The Michelin cup rewards the yearly longest sustained flight in a closed circuit with a 4 000 prize The previous year’s champion was Henry Parma with 135 miles and Maurice Tabuteau had 288 76 miles earlier this year
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Maurice Tabuteau
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National League Chief Promises Firm Umpire Control
New York Det. 22 reports Thomas J Lynch president of the National league will exert absolute authority over big umpires next season. He plans to appoint the best umpires available and manage them without fear or favor, ensuring firm enforcement of rules and conduct.
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Thomas J Lynch
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Lynch
Umpire Appointment Deliberations Delayed
The official states over 200 staff applications received and slow progress on appointing the staff. He mentions no announced list date and stresses careful study of the umpire question since taking office a year ago.
Johnson Demands 25000 for Kaufman Title Fight
New York and Chicago berichten report Al Kaufman challenges Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title. Johnson replies he will fight Kaufman anytime anywhere but insists on a purse of at least 25000 dollars.
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Deco
al Kaufman
Jack Johnson
Aviator Cecil Grace Missing After Cross Channel Flight
Dover, England reports Greal anxiety over Cecil Grace an aviator who left Calais yesterday to return across the channel after crossing to compete for the prize. He has not been heard from since leaving Calais yesterday afternoon.
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Dover
England
Kid McCoy Sued for Divorce in New York
Norman Selby, known as Kid McCoy the pugilist, was sued for absolute divorce in New York as his wife the widow of Bud Ellie of Schenectady appeared in court. McCoy did not attend. A statutory offense was alleged and Justice Platzek reserved decision.
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Cheyenne Boxer Draws With Utah Kid Harris
A telegram from Kemmerer reports Kid Schaffer of Cheyenne boxed Kid Harris of Salt Lake City to a twenty round draw in a local lightweight bout.
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Kid Schaffer
Kid Harris
Salt Lake City
Chicago Fire Causes Loss of Many Lives
Witnesses recall a deadly Chicago blaze with a failing or shut down high pressure system. A rigid investigation is ordered to determine blame and punish those responsible for the tragedy.
Blaze Destroys Morris & Co Beef House and Warehouse
Fire sweep damaged Morris and Co beef house and warehouse No 6 with losses of 500000 and 650000 respectively. Refrigerator storage units valued at 50000 were lost as several other buildings burned. Fire Chief Horan and Lieut Fitzgerald died in the blaze and their bodies were recovered.
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James Fitzgerald
Comb Catchers Fire Fatality at Wilson Station
Pittsburg December 22 Brockdale Snyder aged 2 of Wilson Station was using a combustible comb near a gas grate when it caught fire. He suffered severe burns and died several hours later.
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Mack and Van’s Tonsorial Parlors
A brief notice highlights Mack and Van’s Tonsorial Parlors offering grooming services. The item notes business activity and location context for local readers.
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Mack & van
Mexican Government Sends Reinforcements
An American observer from Perdenales confirms General Navarro leads 250 federal troops after rumors of his surround by Insurrectos. Navarro is reported uninjured and still at the head of his detachment.
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Navarro’s forces pressed at Pedenales amid heavy losses
An American observer described Navarro's position at Pedenales as precarious with 250 visible soldiers and about 650 more posted elsewhere. He saw heavy federal losses and noted revolutionary forces surrounding the area, pressuring Navarro to feed his men as bands of rebels swarm the mountains.
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