Kid Ross to Meet Johnny Hughes in Cheyenne Bout
The Cheyenne Athletic Club announced a twenty round boxing match between Kid Ross of New York and Johnny Hughes of Kansas City for next Monday night. Hughes has drawn praise as a top light heavyweight, having fought Pocky MacFarland to a six round draw and impressed local officials, while Ross is noted for his victory over Young Erienborn. The event promises rugged action with several pre bouts and surprises, as the club builds toward the main attraction.
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Cheyenne Athletic Club
Kid Ross
New York
Johnny Hughes
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Ress
Erienborn
Fietiana
Hughes
United States
Pocky MacFarland
Rees
Erian
Charles H. Porter
Denver News
School of Mines
Golien
Colo
Will C. Bryan
Ross
Sheridan to Pave Way for Pranly Por Favoritism
In Sheridan Wyoming on December 27 the remnant of a recent draw between the Dane and Frankie White ended after 20 rounds with the protest described as a demo. George B Muelsish, matchmaker and referee, may be seating a local member in. The move is seen as the sole way the Sheridan Athletic club can regain public order and secure future bouts.
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Frankie White
George Bmuelish
Sheridan Athletic Ce
Organtaaten
Grand Opera Manager Robbed After Theatre Heist
The Grand Opera house manager reported a theft as two men feigned patrons rushed the receipts tonight. They seized about a thousand dollars during settlement with the touring company manager and vanished.
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Don
Tolkems
Acton Falls Dead as Curtain Rises in Detroit Theatre
Leading man Frank Warth ing and actor Pell-Keuwn died during a performance at a Detroit theatre from a hemorrhage just as the curtain rose. Grace and George were noted in the cast.
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Detroit, Inc
Frank Warthing
Pell-Keuwn
Grace
George
State officer sentenced for forgery in Helena
Der 272 1 pon pleading ulliy today to a charge of forgery. Langhorne, former chief clerk of the state board of livestock commissioners, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The defalcation amounted to about $28,000.
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Helena
Mont
Der
Ulliy
W. Langhorne, Sr
Uber State Board of Livestock Coumieroners
Des Vet Sideting Whiter in Culver Mnr
Charles Parte, agorine editor of the Denver Newa, le th Cheywane and win vielt Were during the remainder of thie week, Mr. Porter le one of the leat known authoritien on aport- Leg sebjecs in the west.
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Charles Parte
Agorine
Denver Newa
le Th Cheywane
Win Vielt
Porter le
Wolgast to Fight Moran Next For World Title
New York December 27 Light weights fans expect Ad Wolgast world champion to defend against Owen Moran in London. Hugh McIntosh offers 16000 for the bout to be held before the Olympic Club in London. Moran has accepted through his manager. Wolgast says he will fight Moran within ninety days if he receives 12600.
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New York
Ad Wolgast
Nagaloet
Owen Moran
London
Hugh McIntosh
Olympic Club of
Moran
McIntoan
Wolgast
Coroner probes death after Green Bay boxing tragedy
In Green Bay Wisconsin on December 27 18 year old J H Parmenter died in the ring after receiving a severe punch to the Adam s apple at the end of the fourth round He collapsed to his corner and died shortly after experts suspect brain hemorrhage as the cause and a coroner s jury will investigate the circumstances of the bout
Morris and Ross Fight Ends In Draw In Memphis
Oklahoma heavyweight Carl Morris failed to best Tony Ross as James Barry won the bout here. After eight rounds the contest was declared a draw with both men trading blows before a Chicago fighter earned a decisive result.
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Apfair
Memphis
Tenn
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
James Barry
Tony Ross
Chicago
Ross
Hospital Corps Christmas Dinner Menu at Port Russell
The State Leader received a tastefully prepared menu card used by the mess of Company A Hospital Corps Port D A Russell on Christmas day. The ornate cover shows holly wreaths in green and red with a gold printed menu on the back. Inside is the company roster including Captain B E M Talbott and Lieutenants W Haverkampt and Wt BE Cooper leading.
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Isin
Company A. Hospital Corps
Port D. A. Russell
BE. M. Talbott
W. Haverkampft
Cooper
Burglar Scares Away After Break at Meanea Harness Shop
Burglar(s) cut a back pane of glass at Frank Meanea's harness shop last Saturday night hoping to enter. The would be thief fled when the proprietor checked Sunday morning. Meanea guarded the store Sunday night but no second attempt occurred.
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Frank Meanea
Meanaee
Saloon Robbery Reported After Night Loss
Jerry O Conner proprietor of the Rex saloon on Fifteenth etreal between Carey and Capitol avenues reported to police that seventy dollars were stolen from the till during the night. A sugar stream near the bar aided evidence and a hanger-on who vanished at the time was forced by proprietor and police to account for himself.
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Jerry O'Conner
Rex
Fifteenth Etreal
Carey
Capitol Avenues
White recital at Keefe Hall by Clarence Cameron AVhKe
The Clarence Cameron AVhKe recital is set for Keefe Hall this evening under the Woman's Searchlight Club. Music lovers expect a large crowd as Mr White performs and the Ninth Cavalry Band also contributes several numbers.
Burbesque Trek Amabes Union Progqtific Emiploy as Christmas Tree
A troubled OCR fragment describes a Union Pacific depot Christmas tree dedication on Christmas Day. The event drew several hundred railroad workers who were allowed to inspect the festive display amid unclear details and mistyped names and locations.
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Union Pacific
Union Pacife
Wea
Untitled fragment about reappointment in the house
Fragment shows a garbled note on reapportionment and membership ratios for population. It references a figure of 211,700 and a ratio of one member per that population, indicating a near minimal delegation for each state in the House.
Teachers Gather for Wyoming Institute and Convention
Cheyenne hosts two parallel meetings as state teachers arrive for the county institute and the annual Wyoming State Teachers association convention. A long program includes round tables, addresses by Frank W. Lee and J O Blakesley, and an orchestral concert at the university. Parents are invited to an exhibit at the high school.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
County Institute
Wyoming State Teachers’ Association
M. E. Hefferon
H. H. Seagley
State Teachers’ College of
Iowa Falls
J. T. Velin
Aven Nelson
Wyoming University
J. O. Creager
State Normel
Mies Hertha Day
Misa Marie
Hawes
Parenta
State Teachers’ Association
Round Table
Frank W. Lee
J. O. Blakesley
Rock Springs
EB. Shook
Rawlins
Carnegie Library
University Orchestra
BF. B. Brooks
B. W. Hoadley
Thermopolis
Women’s Clubs of
Glide 9 000 Feet With Engine Dead Skips to Ground
John B. Molsapt plunged from 9 000 feet with a dead engine and frozen carburetor. He glided within twenty feet of ground at about 100 mph. The carburetor thawed near impact, allowing a safe landing, though winds blew him five miles off course.
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New Orleans
John B. Molsapt
Two Hundred Little Children Starving Near Sandusky
It has been discovered that forty five fame tiles, including over 200 children, belonging to quarry workers near Sandusky, are starving. The quarrymen have been out of work for months with no clothes food or fuel. The Salvation Army prepares to move to their relief.
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Sandusky, O
Fame
Salvation Army
Settlers to Appeal to New Officials in Riverton Meeting
At a Riverton Wyoming Homesteaders Association gathering a committee was formed to press state officials on the Wyoming Central company status rights of Talmadge-Buntin and related disputes. They seek removal or compelled work, restitution of energy money, and a water timeline from the new administration. The committee includes J. J. ow, Allyn, and FP Tucker.
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Riverton
Wyo
Wyoming Central Company
Talmadge-Buntin Company
Alsa
J. J
Allyn
Tucker
Weather Forecast for Wyoming
Washington dispatch reports a forecast for Wyoming predicting generally fair weather from Wednesday through Thursday. Mild conditions expected with little precipitation and steady temperatures. Highs and lows not specified in available text.
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Washington
Wyoming
Aeroplane Race Ends in Narrow Ely Victory
In Los Angeles on December 27 Eugene Ely flew a Curtiss biplane to defeat Phillip O Parmales in an eight and three quarter mile contest. Ely led from the start and finished half a mile ahead, averaging 62 miles per hour in the thrilling airborne event.
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Los Angeles
Eugene Ely
Curtles
Phillip O. Parmales
Wright
Ely
Health Officer Resigns to Join Sanitary Laundry
C. T. Blackburn, who had served as city health officer for over a year, tendered his resignation to Chief of Police Smalley yesterday and will take a position with the Sanitary laundry.
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City
C. T. Blackburn
Smalley
Gary mayor and officials arrested in Gary election conspiracy
Gary Indiana police report Mayor Thomas W Knotts Chief of Police Martin and eight officials charged with conspiring to prevent a true register of ballots from the last election. All are leading Democrats. Rioting was reported and voters said to be intimidated. Eight arrested also face charges of inciting riots and trying to unlawfully enter election booths.
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Gary
Ind
Thomas W. Knotts
Martin
Beaten gold link to crooks after safe explosion attempt
Police seize a slip of paper tying Humold to a plot to blow the Continental 641 company safe. They find thirteen sticks of dynamite bought from Arp & Hammond hardware the day before the attack and suspect Humold aided by a city partner who fled before arrest. Brush officer to escort the prisoner back today.
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Enne Hardware Firm
Arp & Hammond
Humoshi
Partis
Continental 641
Humold
Seaponmd
Brush
Divisionitis Rumor Sparks Wyoming County Talks
The article notes rumors of plans to form new counties in Wyoming from southern Carbon, possibly Albany Centennial, and Eden Valley from Sweetwater. It cites Eden Valley and Uinta County sentiments, while predicting many division proposals will reach the legislature for consideration.
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Carbon
Albany County
Eden Valley
Sweetwater
Uinta County
Bloody fighting rages as rebels advance in Mexico
The clash extends across Chihuahua with reinforcements hampered by destroyed bridges on the Mexican Central. Rebels reportedly seize Tierra Rica and push toward Las Trancas under General Alvarez with about 700 men and several Maxim guns. Mexican Ruralistas are killed or captured, while scattered insurgent bands rally from Marcarito and Blanco to join the Chihuahua front.
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Navarre
Chihuahua
Rio Grande
Tierra Rica
Las Trancas
Alvarez
Texas
San Carlos
Marcarito
Blanco
Migration Laws In Need Of Revision
Migration officials report 25 197 745 assisted by friends with a per capita of about 27. Southern and eastern Europe remain main sources. Two percent of applicants were turned back. 24 270 admitted in 1910 versus 11 411 in 1909. Deportations as contract labor total 1 700. Nagel urges stricter immigration acts and local government involvement to curb violations including white slave trafficking. He also argues for merit-based promotions and revised testing for government service entrants.
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al Uletu
Europe
Nagel
Cal
Work Wader
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Coltter
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Dep Alting
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Latoon
Diurlesque Trek Amabes Union Progqtafic Emiploy AS
County Institute and State
Weather Forecast
Mexico
Naco
Ariz
Nacorarl
Emplame
Sonora
Nogales
Douglas
Nacozar
Moctezama
Moctezuma
Nacogami
Monteawma Copper Company
Juarez
el Paso
Fei Paso
el Passo Cnetoms Inspectora
Hille
Juresz
Revolutionista
Auto
Seco
Nagel Puta
Clerka
Bureau of Corporations
International Harvest Company
Steel and Tobacco Industries
Bureau of Fisheries
Aleutian Islands
Dutch Marbor
Unalaska
Pribilef Islands
Rayo
Boston Ladies Tailor
B. Harris
GEO. A. Dickel & CO
Distillers
Nashville
Idelman Bros
Bureau of the Census
Burea of Labor
Bureau of Manufacturers
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Standards
Lighthouse Service
Knight
Henry Becker
West Seventeenth ST
Schlitz and Pilsner
Sormited
Belmont
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