Dope tale stains Jefferies Johnson Reno bout
A leaked article by Bargey Oldfield claims Jim Jeffries was drugged before facing Johnson at Reno and that he later felt like a typhoid convalescent. The piece, authorized by the defeated champion, alleges Jeffries confided during their trip and that charges were dismissed after LeFort’s concealed weapon case.
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Tose Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Johnson
Reno
Bargey Oldfield
Oldfield
Jeffries
Oidfield
Johnson Refuses Prosecution in LeFort Attempt Case
Chicago January 7 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion declines to press charges against former merchant Gaston LeFort for attempts on his life when the case is called at Harrison street court. The scene reflects Johnsons quiet stance as legal proceedings begin.
Hackenschmidt Beats Hussane In Pro Wrestling Bout
Tim George Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, defeated Yuselff Hussane after two hours ten minutes for the first fall. Hussane fought defensively as the crowd rallied to the Turk. the second fall arrived in under ten minutes in a packed arena.
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Hussane
Dallas
Tex Jan
Tim George Hackenschmidt
Yuselff Hussane
Help Advertise Wyoming State Leader Subscription Offer
Promotes the State Leader newspaper to attract eastern readers. Highlights Cheyenne Wyoming business opportunities and special subscription rates to encourage mailing a copy to interested friends or contacts. Contact details and rate options included.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Leader Office
Fitzpatrick Praises LaGrave as Future Light Welter
Sam Fitzpatrick, veteran manager, insists Anton LaGrave, a California youth, is coming light welter champion. LaGrave rose after a fifteen round draw with Battling Nelson and improved rapidly under Fitzpatrick. He may meet coast standout One Round Togan who beat Johnny Frayne and could face Lew Powell in Frisco this month.
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Lagrave
Combe
San Francisco
Sam Fitzpatrick
Puellists
Togan
Johnny Frayne
Lew Powell
Frisco
Hat Nelson and Leagh Cross Box in New York Bout
Leach Crowm and Rattling Nelson boxed three lively rounds at the special bout held at the Olympic A gymnasium for the benefit of John Nelden, a retired pugilist now in poor health. The Batter displayed a strong high left, proving he still has power.
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Hat Nelson
New York
Leach Crowm
Rattling Nelson
John Nelden
Papke Suffers Yellow Jaundice in Defeat to Smith
San Prandero reports Billy Papke, sick with jaundice, lost a bout to Dave Smith of Australia. Rudolph Untolz and Anholz provide details after Papke postponed and weakened before the fight. The Australian Smith shows promise but is early in his career.
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Bork Unholz
San Prandero
Billy Papke
Dave Smith
Australia
Rudolph (Boer) Untolz
Acrang
Antipoder
Anholz
Papke
Ett
Smith
Anhols
McFarland Receives London Offer For Welsh Bout
Packey McFarland has been offered 4500 dollars by the National Sporting Club of London to fight Freddie Welsh in London around February 16. The deal includes two round trip tickets and applies whether he wins or loses against Johnny McCarthy in Kansas City Monday night.
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Kansas City
Packey McFarland
Johnny McCarthy
San Francisco
National Sporting Club of London
Freddie Welsh
Fire losses in 1910 rise above 1909 totals across U S and Canada
Chicago reports public statistics showing 1910 fire losses in the United States and Canada reached 234 million 470 thousand 750 dollars, over 30 million more than 1909. December damages were heavy 21 million 528 thousand. Thirty six fires exceeded 500 thousand in a year with ten at or beyond 1 million. Federal and state officials cite preventable losses despite a lower average fire insurance rate in 1910.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
San Francisco
Federal
State Officalla
Free 3.50 recipe claims to cure weak kidneys
An advertisement asserts a free $3.50 kidney cure recipe from Dr. A. EB Robison of Detroit Michigan. It promises rapid relief from dribbling, bladder and back pain and urges readers to write for a copy sent by return mail.
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Ike Thia
Dr. A
Robison
Man Admits Giving Whisky to Minor in Court Plea
Bert Williams, a self described soldier and whisky provider to 17 year old Otto Byneta, pleaded guilty to giving intoxicants to a minor. Justice fined him 10 dollars and costs, likely bringing about a 15 day jail term. A youth attempted escape en route to jail but was recaptured. effort to send him to a non industrial school may follow.
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Guint
Bert Williame
Otto Byneta
Biate Humane
F. T. Bright
Justice of the Peace Housman
Hasta
Wis
Williams
Mberty
Missouri to Teach Young Women Washing Skills
Columbia Missouri January 7 Degina Ning Feb 1 every young woman in the home economics department at the University of Missouri will roll her sleeves and work over a washtub. Each student will have a locker in the lab with a tub washboard soap bluing and chemicals to study the effects on fabrics. The program aims to compare hand wash clothing with machine and electric laundering methods.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Cheyenne City Council Minutes January 3 1911
Abstract of Cheyenne council proceedings, January 3 1911, with reports accepted, contracts and rebates approved, city officers appointed, and a detailed list of claims and expenditures presented by the finance committee. Authority to audit expenditures and water works extension financings noted.
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City
Cheyenne
Wyo
F. I. Johnston
Doyle & Schwartz
Sarah Bell
West Eighteenth Street
Hammond Packing Company
A. Coors
A. D. Walton
J. W. Griffin
Joe Cahlil
F. J. Johnston
Lawrence R. Bresnahen
Robert B. Davidson
J. Delroy
John H. Conway
Finance Committee
Jett Nash
Slaketitadaeuee
Joan Grainger
Expense Water Works
Percy Smith
A. Bristol Co
A. Allen
H. Hoffman & Son
Etta A. Rex
Wyo. Hardware Co
Morris & Myers
Sage Lumber Co
Ines
Palace Phar, Drug Co
R. W. Murphy
P. J. Black
F. A. Blessing
M. W. Moulton
Edward Francis
G. Lazarotto
J. Lagarotto
A. Lazarotto
M. John
R. T. Dickerson
A. Cavalli
Joe Cavalli
D. Costa
A. Pontorolli
Black & Laird Const. Co
J. F. Perkins
Mansillon Iron & Steel Co
W. H. Shepherd
J. A. McLean
A. B. Fulkerson
A. EB. Baxter
V. Lazarotto
F. Lasarotto
M. Barnardo
M. Frank
J. John
P. Cavalli
Dg. Cavalli
M. Prodocino
P. Pontorello
Angello Pontorollo
Kelley Merc
Ira J. Hammer
Cheyenne Transfer Co
H. G. Porak
U. S. Coat Iron Pipe & Foundry Co
Rex Schnitger
Water Works
Walter Fergus Otgg
Ralph D
W. A
C. Carlisley
L. Swanson
Seaces
Ol Co
A. J. Gereke
Reee Postal Tel, & Cable Co
John Walker
James A. Davis
Saary
Frank Bell
Eee Maud Didine
City of
F. A. Bacon
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MR. Johnson
Barney Oldfield
Jepfries
Champion
Deltler
Caa
Medicine Hood
Knight
Cheyenna
Hack
Pitzpatrick Insists
Pete Raila
Sherman Co
Henry Becker
West Seventeenth ST
Schlitz and Pilsner
Old Crow
Yellowstone
McParland
Washington
Missouri
TTY Council
Cscseeesee
Swan
City Chorale Crea Cree Ee
A. I. Matthews
W. A. Burgese
City Healt
William A. Riner
Carlisle
Henry Hoffman & Son
Besith & Pollo Sagh
U. 8 Land Office
Feag.o
W. M. Ashford
Lewbind
Perse
Merna & Haskell
W. M. Moffat
Cheyenne L, F. & P. Co
Enens
Arp & Hammond Haw. Co
P. Stevenson
Expense City Hall
The
She Co
L. Gilmore
Expense City
Bane Wannies
Leader
Serena
Sweet Publishing Co
Pine Ab & Eles Tae
Wyoming Hardware Co
W. W. Algup
Sewer
DIOCK
W. Alsup
BIOCK
W. Alsy
Sth
F. R. Dildipe
Srarains
Stone
Chas
Embery
Wm. McCarty
Polliceman
Goh
Downey
John Baker
Boas
Roger Talbot
James McLaughlin
S. P. Stevenson
Sted
Holland
Cas Cerecesceeens
Dan Montgomery
Seme Mim
James Wilcox
al R. S. Moyt
Livy Aioe
Joe Cahill
Foreman Fire Dept
Willoughby Salary
James Brannigan
Aswt
Clem Atkins
Es Eens
N. Bell
Era Easel
Wm. Christensen
Geo. Cole
Ernest Kaufman
Kemmerer
Salary
Esabet W. J. Waleh
Saeams Fed
T. A. McCleave
F. Lobmuller
Dehenaards Ek
J. C. Barnard
J. C. Henderson
Bert Mavens
T. Blackburn
Lindstrom
Eeseeerseseeenn
Bert Michaels
Roman
P. Co
Hardware Co
Creeteenennseeene
Union Merc, Co
Eeessneueeeenenseeeeeeens Continental OU CO
Buddior
Geo
Charebyard
N. Morford
Streete & Bowes
Cere
Crreceee
Cheyenne L. F. & P. Co
Crecees
W. M. Poust
Nicholas Stoll
Wye
Water Dept
sseeree Jenkins @hoe Co
Robert J Labor
Pope
Reece
Kelley Mercantile CO
Cor
16Th
Capitol Ave
Lyric Theatre
Buffalo and Pawnee Bill
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