Gotch Backs Mahmout For Championship Match
Frank Gotch tonight turned over the world’s championship wrestling title to Yousef Mahmout and pledged to back Mahmout against Hackenschmidt for 26 000 dollars. Farmer Burns posted part of the wager and said the rest would be posted when the challenge was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jan
Frank Gotch
Yousef Mahmout
Mahmout
Hackenschmidt
Farmer Burns
Gotch
Burns
Goteh
Mancee
Coster Nearly Upsets O'Toole in Philly Bout
In Philadelphia on January 3 Joe Comer challenged Tommy O'Toole at the National A C meeting. Comer had O'Toole on the floor twice in the third round. The early rounds favored Coster but fatigue in the sixth allowed O'Toole to survive. Grover Hares defeated Joe Hirst of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joe Comero
Brooklyn
Tommy O'Tolle
National A. C
Coster
O'Tolle
Toole
Grover Hares
Cileaen
Joe Hirst
Union Mercantile Store Changes Ownership in Cheyenne
Cheyenne store on Carey avenue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets transfers ownership after a concluded deal. New owners include Alderman David Nimmo George Kingham Alex Nimmo and James Morton taking over stock fixtures and goodwill while the building remains with the former owners. George H Nagle retires for health reasons and leaves for Excelsior Springs Missouri. Emma Nagle plans to stay in Cheyenne returning from a southern states trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mercantile Company
Carey Avenue
Sixteenth
Seventeenth
Cheyenne
George H. Nagle
Emma Nagle
David Nimmo
George Kingham
Alex Nimmo
James Morton
Cherenne
Mr. Nagi
Excelsior Springs
Opportunity for Big Money Saving at Bons
Bold sale notice urges shoppers to seize a rare chance at low prices on overcoats at Bons. Emphasis on limited time may drive quick purchases for value seekers.
Secret Service Outlines Caution At White House Reception
Washington January 2 Chief John R Wilkie and his Secret Service team scrutinize a crowd at the White House as a man with a large bundle draws attention. Officers question the exhibitor, uncovering a bundle of food items and personal effects, prompting heightened vigilance during the Taft visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wananas
Whahington
John R. Wilkle
Secret Service
Bim
White House
Taft
Mr. Wilkie
Sullivan Beats Loughrey In Slashing Boston Result
Mike Sullivan of Boston and Young Loughrey of Philadelphia fought ten rounds at the International Athletic Club. The bout ended without a decision though ringside opinion favored Sullivan who had a shade the better of the action in a hurricane like finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Mike Twin Swillean
Boston
Young Loughrey
Philadelphia
International Athletic Club
Sullivan
Russian Lion Dominates Italian Opponent in Sioux City Bout
Sioux City Iowa Jan 2 Hackenschmidt defeated Leo Pardello with ease in their wrestling match. He secured the first fall with a double wrist choke in 24 minutes and the second with a swing fall in 12 minutes. The Russian Lion pressed the action throughout and kept the Italian on the defensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Hackenschmidt
Leo Pardello
aga@ressive
Ttalian
Another Cockney Wins Bout in Pittsburg Ring
Pittsburg on January 3 saw Jack Dillon of Indianapolis defeat Harry Mansfield, recently of Philadelphia and born in England, after six brisk rounds by a clear margin. Dillon dominated the final rounds with powerful footwork and ground Mansfield with rapid exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Harry Mansfield
England
Philadelphia
Dillon
Mansfield
Smith and Donohue Draw At Knickerbocker Club
Cy Smith of West Hobroken and Young Dog Whue of Boston fought to a draw before a large Albany crowd at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. Donohue outboxed his rival in earlier rounds, but Smith pressed hard and won the last three rounds, final result a draw.
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Albany
N. Y
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Cy Smith
West Hobroken
Young Dog Whue
Boston
Donohue
Jersey
Smith
Donahue
Reporter William Fearicheller Dies of Scleroderma at 48
In Philadelphia, William W. Fearicheller a former local newspaper reporter died at Crower Capital Chester at 48. He had suffered two years as his body gradually ossified to rock like hardness. Only his head retained some softness and he could still eat and smoke despite the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William W. Fearicheller
Crower Coapital
Chester
Fealkeller
Milwaukee to appoint woman police aid for factories
Milwaukee plans a new Special ist scheme to protect women workers. Miss Edna Finch led a competitive exam and is to be appointed today as a badge carrying officer stationed near factories to ensure proper working conditions for women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Edna Finch
Sheep Killing Hound Shot by Weld County Officers
A large wolf hound owned by William Robinson of Pleasant Valley was shot and killed by Weld county officers after farmers complained the dog had killed over $1,000 worth of sheep. The dog was found in Charles Deffke’s corral with its mouth stained by blood from recent lamb killings.
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Parmers
Greeley
Colo
William Robinson
Pleasant Valley
Weld County
Charles Deffke
Severn Lambe
Salome May Salome faces Cleveland police scrutiny
Cleveland police chief Kohler says Salome may be treated as a criminal before viewing the Mary Garden production. He will act as censor for the visit, noting a pile of Milwaukee reviews praising or condemning Salome's morals while promising at least one local performance ahead.
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Salome
Cleveland
Kohler
Mary Garden
Milwaukee
Welters and Middies Take Foreground in Boxing Talk
Boston watchers hear prospects for welter and middleweight ranks as Nelson of Australia dominates, with contenders like Packy McFarland and Jimmy Gardner discussed. Papke and Smith clash in title disputes, Hogan seeks a title shot, and Frankie Burns to face Wes Hogan in a 20 round San Francisco bout with a $1,000 bet.
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Boston
Wolgast
Moran
Jimmy Howard
Chicago
Ted Nelson
Nelson
Packy McFarland
Packey
Australia
Jimmy Gardner
Eddie Shevlin
Eddie
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Dave Smith
Papke
Smith
Kelly
Hogan
Pacific Coast
Wes
Frankie Burns
California
San Francisco
Colorado Pioneer Dies in 84th Year
ColLeonard H. Biechholm a pioneer and railroad builder died in Denver Colorado at age 84 today. He contributed to early railroad development and helped shape the region's transportation network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Colleonard H. Biechholm
Flour Trust Sells 10,000 Sacks of Best Kannae Cream Flour
Lawrence and Carr advertise 60 lb sacks at $1.50 each with delivery by phone. Other items include local notes on Mrs Mary Bellamy Wyoming legislator returning home, D N Stickney’s return from Chayenne, and various local notices on politics strikes and business Incorporations.
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Lawrence & Carr
20Th and
Thames Sts
Mary Bellamy
Wyoming
Laramie
Dying wife’s vow fulfilled with marriage in Greeley
W H Rogers of Town City wed Miss Johanna C Berger of Boulder in a Presbyterian Range ceremony fulfilling a dying wife’s seven year old promise. Rogers, brother of Mrs C E Douglas, took his wife to Greeley for their honeymoon before returning to Iowa.
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Gresley
Colo
W. H. ©. Rogers
Town City
Presbyterian Range
Johanna C. Berger
Boulder
Rogers
C. E. Douglas
Greeley
Iowa
Reductions in Freight Rates Ordered for West
Immense reductions in rail freight rates were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission for Rocky Mountain and Pacific region lines. The cuts range from 9 to over 60 percent, affecting shipments in that western area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Washington
Jan
Rocky Mountain and
Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Two Features Combined in Excellent Show at Atlas
A vaudeville program at the Atlas features John Gleason Bertha Gleason and Fred Handlhan with a refined dancing and musical act and an original two-part arrangement. Kate Owl er delivers popular songs with own accompaniment and natural charm. Bird and Kenna present a children’s farcial skit McFadden’s Return. Western-themed film adds value for all ages.
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John
Bertha Gleason
Fred Handlhan
Atlas
Playhouse
Kate @owler
Bird
Kenna
Romance and Rumors in a Weddng and Insane Asylum Circles
A fragment describes Mrs. Kildare alias Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Adame, tied to a controversial marriage. It notes her literary work, social position, and charitable activity under differing names. Owen Kildare, once an orphan adopted in New York, rose as a Bowery figure and newsboy.
Tim Sullivan and the Bowery Writer who married a teacher
Timothy D. Sullivan rose as a leader and later a Pouailist. At age 30 in Kildare he, a Bowery boy, befriended schoolteacher Marie Rosetta Deering by shielding her from insult. She taught him reading and writing. they planned marriage, but she died a month before the wedding. He turned to journalism, writing for newspapers, magazines, and plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy D. Sullivan
Kildare
Governor Carey Opens Public Stenography Office
Governor Joseph M. Carey announces a public stenographer confidential office in the Moffat building on West Seventeenth Street near Capitol Avenue. The service offers confidential agency work for businessmen whose needs do not justify private stenographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Carey
Moffat
West Seventeenth Street
New Capitol Avenue
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Turk
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Yankef
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Teai Priday Wwe
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Collier's
Sherman Co
D. N. Stickney
Democratic State Committee
Laramle
Chayenhie
Il—J. D. Freeborn
Laramie County
Wassermans
Ott
Anna Ott
Herman Ott
Nicholaysen & Stuhr
Black Hills Exploration Company
Surthinge
G. B. Chagse Company
Thermopolis
Keefe Hall
Eaton Business Men
Eaton
F. L. Houx
Wal L. Larash
Dr. ©. Y. Beard
Chanaanes
Industrial Club
Lliams Mfg CO
Ohio
A. E. Rordel
Rayo
Once & Rayo
Poera
Aspai
Aarti Ageeny
Hf Continental Oil Company
Adame
Kelley Mercantile CO
Cor. 16Th
Capitol Ave
Debades
J. Musser
Knight
Aireet Mail
Oheyenna
Henry Becker
West Seventeenth ST
Schlitz and Pilsner
Yellowstone
Daily
Sunday Leader
Daily Leader
COOST
Davys
Legislative News
Carey
United States
Wyo
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