Significance of Two Boxing Defeats Across Continents
San Francisco January 9 The piece reviews American boxers' losses in Australia and London. Billy Papke was defeated by Dave Smith in Sydney amid illness and inconsistent form, complicating but not deciding a true champion. Bill Lang defeated Jack Burns in London, likely ending Burns's hopes of another English campaign.
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San Francisco
Billy Papke
Australia
Jack Burns
Salinas
London
Mr Lang
Papke
Dave Smith
Sydney
Stanley Ketcher
Paj
Ketcche
Colma
Smith
Tommy Burns
America
McIntosh—Clabby
Johnny Thompson
Hronson
United States
McInteeh
Bill Lang
Burne
White Preparing for Fight With Ross in Cheyenne
Frankie White a Chicago lightweight wowed a large crowd at the National Athletic club in Center yesterday and said he will clash with Kid Rone in a twenty round bout for the Cheyenne Athletic club on January 20. He sparred six rounds with Tommy Cody and Louie Newman showing skill and power with both hands. White will train daily at 3 pm and box nightly with available lightweights to sharpen his game while amateur entrants in the Denver Athletic club tourney may also box with him to learn finer points of boxing.
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National Athletic Club
Denver Athletic Club
National Club
Clerk and Carrier Wanted at Cheyenne
The United States civil service commission announces a competitive examination on February 8 for clerk and carrier positions in the local post office. The commission urges all interested to apply for blanks and information through the local representative or the secretary of the Eleventh Civil Service District in Seattle.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Civil Service District
Federal Building
Seattle
Wash
Help Advertise Wyoming State Leader Subscription Drive
Help advertise Wyoming by sharing the State Leader with friends and business contacts in the East. It highlights Cheyenne and Wyoming opportunities and enterprise. Special rates by mail include one year 3.75 six months 2.00 and three months 1.00.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Leader Office
Moran and Wolgast Reach Tentative Match Group
Charles Harvey and B. J. Jones secured a tentative arrangement for a lightweight title bout between Owen Moran and Ad Wolgast in Chicago with the date not yet fixed.
Championship fight agreement reached for 133 pound bout
The article notes an agreement today for a championship fight to be scheduled within sixty days. Boxers will weigh 133 pounds on entering the ring. Wolgast has resumed training at his Cadillac, Michigan home to strengthen his left arm, reduced by an inch and a half since injury.
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Cadillac
Miah
Corbett Denies Jeffries Was Drugged in Reno Bout
James J. Corbett, once a trainer for Jeffries, disputes a circulating Oldfield story. He says Jeffries was not drugged but was nervous when entering the ring on July 4, after Reno. He dismisses the tale as repeating old rumors from the Merit controversy.
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Jeffries
Reds to Begin Spring Training Soon
Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers open spring training in Hot Springs Arkansas on March 1. Manager Griffith will take the staff for nearly two weeks, then the rest of the team joins for exhibitions in Cincinnati and several games against the St. Louis Browns.
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Reds
Cincinnati
St. Louis Browns
Foraker Sets Out View on Canal Fortification Rights
Former Senator Foraker of Ohio submits a clarification to President Taft on the United States right to fortify the Panama Canal. He notes his discussions with John Hay during the Hay Pauncefote treaty negotiations and says the treaty preserved U S power to protect the canal and shipping without explicit fortification language.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Panama Canal
Foraker
Ohio
Taft
John Hay
Washington University Abolishes Football Program
Washington University will withdraw from intercollegiate football after a trustees notice to Captain-elect Wayne Hart. The athletic council is abolished and financial troubles prompted the move. The university may end participation in all inter-collegiate activities.
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Washington
Washington University
Wayne Hart
Anid
Johnson Ready to Fight Jeffries Again
Chicago January 9 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion declares he is ready for a return match with James J Jeffries any time. The statement follows charges by Barney Oldfield that Jeffries was doped in his Reno bout and that was the reason for the defeat.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Barney Oldfield
Jefferies
Reno
Johnson Vows Quick Rematch to Prove He Is Champion
Johnson dismisses charges and declares he will fight Jeffries whenever ready. He demands the champion's share of the purse and says he’s tired of rumors. He hints at another bout soon but does not name a challenger.
Two Bouts Arranged for Champion Attell
New York January 9 Abe Attell featherweight champion has two headline bouts this week in greater New York. He fights tonight at the Vanderbilt Athletic Club against Joe Coster of Brooklyn and returns Friday for a ten round match at Patsy Kline Newark before the National Sporting Club.
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Attell
New York
Abe Attell
Vanderbilt Athletic Club
Joe Coster
Brooklyn
Patsy Kline
Newark
National Sporting Club
McFarland Beats McCarthy in Ten-Round City Bout
Packey Mc Farland of Chicago defeats Johnnie McCarthy of San Francisco in a ten round boxing match held in Kansas City tonight.
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Johnnie M'Carthy
Kansay City
Jan
Packey Mc Farland
Chicago
Johnnie McCarthy
San Francisco
This Woman Made Occupation of Marrying
Mrs. Margaret McCormick, charged with marrying wealthy non-commissioned officers at army posts, duped Sergt. John A. McCormick at Fort Dupont and fled with his belongings after marrying him on June 14, 1910. He traced her to New York and urged her arrest.
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New York
Margaret McCormick
Margaret Douty
McCormick
Howes Brothers Tannery Closes 14 Plants Amid Curtailed Trade
Boston January reports the Howes Brothers company, the nation’s second largest sole leather tannery, has closed its fourteen tanneries indefinitely. The cutback ends production valued at over six million dollars monthly, marking a second major trade curtailment in a week.
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Boston
Jan
Howes’ Brothers Company
United States
Court condemns sulfur dioxide marshmallows in federal ruling
In a Philadelphia opinion Judge Buffington delivered the ruling against candy manufacturers who sought to bar prosecutions for selling marshmallows with sulfur dioxide. The case challenged a state law banning sulfur dioxide in candy while allowing it in molasses. The complainants claimed enforcement would cost about 600000 dollars in annual profits.
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Philadelphia
Buffington
United States District Court
McPherson
Attention Knights of Columbus Regular meeting and installation
Knights of Columbus announce a regular meeting this evening plus installation of officers. Recorder W. R. Junk notes the event and calls members to attend.
Three Wheeled Automobiles Highlighted At Palace Show
New York exhibits feature two German three wheeled cars praised for power, speed, and potential in next era of driving. Cyklon and W. Keley theories promise efficient transmission and stability, while designers stress refinement over cheapening the auto.
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New York
Market Report from Denver and Omaha Cattle and Hogs Action
Denver and Omaha markets show light cattle supply with steady to weak prices and strong demand. Steers $4.75–$6.50 at Omaha. hogs $7.70–$7.99. veal steady with light weights around $7.25. Wool prices mixed. poultry fair in Denver. fruit and vegetables varied with occasional price firming.
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Denver
North Park
Chicago
Omaha
Texas
Jan
Market quotes for metals and commodities in New York
The report records bid and ask figures for tin copper lead zinc and spelter with prices from New York East St. Louis and other markets. Highlights include Tin Strong spot at 40.40 and March at 40.50, copper around 12.16 to 12.00, and iron quiet with northern grades at 14.75 to 16.25.
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New York
East St. Louis
Twenty Wellesley Girls to Marry This Season
Senior class at Wellesley College has many planning marriages after Christmas holidays. Twenty women have chosen postgraduate domestic happiness courses. One student gushes over a fiancé while another teases about romance as announcements list Miss Plattwon of New York to Arthur Chaig of Princeton and Gladys Beet of Brooklyn to Chase.
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Slate
Wellesley Vollege
Mise Plattwon
New York
Arthur Chaig
Princeton
Gladys Beet
Brooklyn
Chase
Senators Fight Over Lorimer Seat in Early Open
Washington January 9 Senators Beveridge and Owen vie to lead the move against Lorimer of Illinois in the U S senate contest. Beveridge files a minority report declaring Lorimer’s election invalid while Owen introduces a resolution voiding the election but cannot speak in its support. Lorimer defends innocence and pledges to attend a case presentation as Beveridge details bribery testimony by Illinois legislators and the bribe allegations tied to three other members.
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Lorimer
Illnois
United States
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Owen
Oklahoma
Core
Committee On
Illinois
Senate Eo
William i
Prophesy Again Predicts End of World
Chicago reports Jan 9 prophecy declaring the world will end. The message warns of looming catastrophe and urges heed to the forecast.
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Chicago
Promised Prophet Elias Warns World of End
Between April 7, 1911, and April 7, 1912, Frederick Kaspereit a Chicago machinist styling himself promised prophet Elias sent warnings to European rulers the U S president and Japan’s leader claiming he was born to warn the world of an impending end.
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Frederick Kaspereit
Chica
Elias
Europe
Invasion by Horde of Criminals Prophesied
Former Cornell president Andrew D White warns of a soon arriving wave of European anarchists and criminals seeking refuge in the United States. He urges immediate passage of laws to bar undesirables, arguing London plans to expel assassins will push them to U S shores. White cites New York Los Angeles Chicago as examples of cities already affected.
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Andrew D. White
Cornell University
Russia
Germany
White
United States
England
London
Los Angeles
Chicago
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