Big Texan Johnson Wins World Heavyweight Title Fight
Jark Johnson of Galveston, known as the big negro from Texas, defeats Tommy Burns at Rushcutters Bay to become world heavyweight champion. The 24 round match drew up to 20,000 spectators as Burns fought hard but Johnson’s reach and ring craft prevailed in a police- supervised decision after Burns was battered.
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Browny
Jark
Negro
Galveston
Rushcutter’s
Tommy Burns
James
Burns
McIntosh
Burne
Johnson
Texas
Peter Jackson
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Congo
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Hanks
Los Angeles
Ason
Noah Brusso
Tug Dame
Jeftries
Squiers
Deby Burns
Peeing
Lon Johnson
Sam Fitzpatrick
Mullins
Ulz
Lang
Bryant
Keating
O’ Keefe
O’donnell
Burke
Russell
Owever
Pete
Tommy
Australia
Jack Johnson
Tex
Hanover
Canada
London
Sam Fritzpatrick
Darlings Point
Manley
Jack
Jeffries
Neill Burns
Corbett
Johnson Defeats Burns in Australia’s Championship Bout
Jack Johnson becomes the first Black heavyweight champion after a 14 round match in Sydney. Tommy Burns and Johnson exchange fierce blows amid bandage controversy and police intervention ending the bout with Burns declared winner by referee. Johnson hailed as first negro world heavyweight champion with $5,000 plus return tickets, Burns receiving $30,000.
Christmas Tragedies Mark Holiday Season Across Cities
Special dispatch recounts a grim Christmas with fires, accidents, and deaths as Santa helpers, workers, and families face misfortune. A Detroit man fatally burns while playing Santa, a Brooklyn trolley accident injures a teamster who continues as Santa, a child dies from a peanut shell, and a gas asphyxiation kills a family. Also reports a church brawl requiring police and seven arrests.
Plumber Hangs Self After Christmas Disappointment
In Denver on Christmas Eve Thomas Hamline a plumber killed himself in his home before his wife, after being unable to buy presents. He spoke of heartbreak and inability to repay her kindness then shot himself, dying ten minutes later.
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Denver
Thomas Hamline
Farmer in Quitman Ends Life Over Toy Hunger
In Quitman Georgia on December 5 farmer C A Basters, unable to provide Christmas toys for his children, deliberately planned his death. He left his home with his children nearby, set a shotgun on a forked stick, pressed it to his chest and pulled the trigger. His wife and several small children found him dead.
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Hastings Street
Morris Lukeman
Elizabeth
Annie
William
Lukeman
Quitman
Hig Cildren Cc
Basters
Santa Claus Burned During Detroit Family Reunion
In Detroit on Christmas, Leo Wagner in a Santa Claus costume led a family reunion moment when cotton whiskers on his suit ignited. Flames spread quickly and Wagner sustained serious burns before help could extinguish the fire. Authorities report the incident as a near fatal accident at the gathering.
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Santa Claus
Detroit
Mich
Leo Wagner
Pia
Family
Wagner
Epidemic Halts Santa Claus Comeback in Warson
In Warson Indiana on December 35 city officials report an epidemic of discomfort that leads to widespread postponements of public events including any planned Santa Claus appearances.
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Santa Claus
Warsam
Ind
Doarset
Fire Victim Suffers Severe Burns in Blaze
A man sustained severe burns to the face and body with doubts about his survival. Frederick Plugge aided in extinguishing the fire and was burned but suffered only minor injuries as the total damage ran to several hundred dollars.
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Frederick Plugge
Tragedy Follows Dinner in New Brunswick
Police hunt George R. Holman after he shot his wife following Christmas dinner at his father’s home. Holman then threatened suicide, but paused when his father intervened, and fled the scene. Authorities cite a separation and the woman’s refusal to return as key factors.
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New Brunswick
N. J
George R. Holman
Holman
Duel to Death With Knives Over Girl in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 2 a knife duel in a dark room over fourteen year old Julia Pice left Powell Fromich dead and Michael Milanovich severely wounded and under arrest for murder. Fromich’s brother was fatally stabbed while attempting to separate the rivals. The two suitors had pursued marriage with the girl who rejected both. Milanovich reportedly threatened to kill Fromich after accusing him of stealing his sweetheart.
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Cleveland, CO
Julia Pice
Powell Fromich
Michael Milanovich
Fromich
Milanovich
Stabbing at Christmas Church Ended Fatally in Louisville
George Rider, a prominent farmer, was stabbed to death by Edgar Parrish during a crowded Christmas celebration at the Christian church in Louisville. Intervening bystanders tried to stop the men but Rider attacked Parrish, and Parrish died as well near the Christmas tree.
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Louisville
George Rider
Edgar Parrish
Rider
Parrish
Gans Praises Johnson After Bout
Baltimore dispatch reports Joe Gans lauds Sam Johnson after the Johnson Burns fight. Gans says Johnson will hold the heavyweight championship a long time, noting his superior cleverness, size, and speed.
Smallwood Wins Ten Mile Relay In Philadelphia
Percy Smallwood the Welsh runner won a ten mile relay in Philadelphia defeating Robert Hallen of New York and Michael Spring of Brooklyn. Hallen led the first half while Smallwood gained two laps in the first segment and finished three laps ahead with a 54 28 time for the ten miles.
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Philadelphia
Percy Smallwood
Dorando
St. Louis
Robert Hallen
New York
Michael Spring
Brooklyn
Hallen
Smallwood
Spring
Stanley Fay wins Santa Anita handicap at 1% mile in record time
In Los Angeles crowds of 10,000 watched Stanley Fay, the 8 to 5 favorite, win the Santa Anita handicap over Czar by a head. Canopus-Mamie B colt set a new 1% mile track record at 2:03 3-5, 225 seconds faster than Montgomery's previous best. Treubel rode Walker to a rousing scales reception. Jack Atkins won the Poinsettia handicap. Treubel fined $500 and suspended 30 days for rough riding in race four.
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Los Angeles
Stanley Fay
Czar
Montgomery
Treubel
Walker
Paul I
John Carroll
Redondo
Frontenac
Maid of Gotham
BE. Martin
Uncle Walter
Larene Hinddo
EB. Clark
Helen Harvey
Royal Stone
Bold
Belle of Menard
Laity Quality
Queen's Grove
Dieudonne
Sackville
Almo
Ren
Jack Atkin
Powers
Gloria
Archibald
Shilling
Hasty Agnes
Tom McGrath
Julia Powell
Pinkola
McGee
Gowan
McCahey
Tran
Seymour Beutler
Co. W. Burt
Creston
R. Blair
Maltbie
Draw Follows Ten Round Philadelphia Bout In Wilmington
Patsy Reardon and John Dougherty both of Philadelphia fought ten rounds to a draw before the Wilmington Athletic Club at Brandywine Springs.
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Wilmington
Del
Patsy” Reardon
John Dougherty
Philadelphia
Wilmington Athletic Club
Brandywine Springs
James L Sayler Near Death After Political Career
James L Sayler former Montgomery county representative and state senator lies near death in Baton. He authored the 1876 law granting Ohio soldiers in the field the right to vote.
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Ohio
Christmas Tree Fire Destroys Room in City Apartment
A Christmas tree in William Meyers residence at 832 Livingston Street caught fire last night from candles. Flames spread through the room before firefighters from Box 125 could extinguish them. Loss estimated at $200.
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William Meyers
Livingston Street
Box Plant Burglary at Queen City Box Company
Burglars entered the Queen City Box Company plant at McLean and Flint streets last night by forcing the rear door. Three brass branding stamps and other property were taken.
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Queen City Box .Company
McLean and
Flint Streets
Ie Bis
Kentuckian Fatally Shot in Fleming County Incident
In Flemingsburg Kentucky on December 25 Lee Gilmore was fatally shot and wounded Rice Gilmore earlier in the night. The assailant fled and is being sought as a countrywide manhunt continues.
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Flemingsburg
Lee Ce
Rice Gilmore
Hig
Longmont High Defeats Englewood High 18 to 0 in Championship
In a weather affected title game at Denver Longmont High School defeated Englewood High of Chicago 18 to 0. Longmont scored two first half points via a safety after Chicago failed to advance the ball. In the second half Longmont added two touchdowns and a goal as Cruby and Benjamin starred for Longmont while Piper and others led Chicago's effort.
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Denver
Coli
States
Longmont High School
Longmont
Cal
Englewood ‘High School
Chicago
Trien
Cruby
Benjamin
Pliska
Piper
Dorando Pietri Wins Twelve Mile Exhibition Relay
Dorando Pietri the Italian marathon runner defeated Floyd Doughty of Providence and Samuel Myers of Cambridge in a twelve mile relay race at the Fall River athletic grounds. Pietri led after six miles and stretched his advantage to a half lap by the finish with a time of 1 08 39 versus 1 04 13 for the Doughty Myers team.
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Fall ‘River
Mass
Dorando Pietri
Floyd Doughty
Providence
Samuel Myers
Cambridge
Dorando
Doughty-Myers
Doughty
Myers
Clarke Beats Major Taylor In Park Square Sprint
In Boston at Park Square coliseum Jackie Clarke of Australia won a special match sprint against Major Taylor of Worcester after Taylor took two of three heats. Clarke claimed rough riding in the third heat and the referee awarded the sprint after Taylor refused to rerun the heat.
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Boston
Park Square Coliseum
Jackie Clarke
Australia
Major Taylor
Worcester
Taylor
Clarke
Beach All-American Baseball Team Arrives In Manila
The Beach All American team arrived in Manila for a tour of the Orient. They played Lieutenant Johnson's Twenty Sixth Infantry team in Manila and won the opener 2 to 1 in eleven innings amid a warm fan reception.
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Manila
Lieutenant Johnson
Invaders
Horse Races Card with Six Auction Races Listed
A detailed race card lists six selling races for all ages and distances from six furlongs to one mile and seventy yards. Included are horses such as Handmaiden Altamore Curriculum Palad and multilingual entries with weights and competitors across divisions, plus a two year olds race with limited weights.
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Handmaiden
Sid Silver
Mitre
Caronia
M. Fountain
Miss Bootless
Harry Rogers
Knight Deck
Hampton Beauty
Prosper
Curriculum
Palad
Gambrinus
Saracinesca
Knight of the Grip
Duke of Orleans
Semproni
Apto Oro
Fanatic
Lightwool
Okenite
Ee Jessup
Handbridge
Taskmaster
Be Thankful
Toolen
County Clerk
Kelowna
Colonel White
Captain Kennedy
Prince Nap
Billy Pullman
Gargantua
Traffic
Tollbox
Bill Paton
Gib C
Banthal
Drummont Nominated for French Academy Seat
Paris reports a sudden stir as Edouard Drumont, famed anti Semite editor, stands as a candidate for a vacant French academy seat. Despite literary skill, his history of Jewbaiting loyalty raises questions about his fit among the academy’s esteemed members.
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Paris
M. Edouard Drumont
Libre Parole
M. Sardou
M. Drumont
France
Spain
Academy
Cardinal Mathieu
Geb Halevey
Boissier
Francois Co
Raymond
Petcare
Euer Belews
Rene Doumie
de Po
Autoist Reports Theft Incident in Elizabeth Street Area
Arthur A. McDonald of 422 Elizabeth Street reported to police last night that a red and white tail light wax was stolen from his vehicle.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Arthur A. McDonald
Eilzabeth Street
Dorante Wins at 2:1 in Christmas Handicap Race
Dorante ridden by Lee surged past Firestone and Royal Tourist to win the Christmas handicap at the track. Milford finished second with Firestone third as Montgomery faded. The winner earned 3115 dollars. other races saw Belmere Estella C and Smiley Corbett triumph in later events.
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Faree
Montgomery
Dorante
Hildreth
Royal” Tourist
Don Enrique
Ellison
Firestone
Lee
Milfordy
Iaaine
Miller
Smiley Corbett
Pajarolla
Duke of Orleans
Exchequer
Goldstein
Transmute
McCarthy
Celeres
Brian Boru
Hush Money
Wee Lass
San Angus
Sellin
Belmere
Keogh
Estella C
Buxton
Darlington
Mentry
Traig Temps
Butler
Bon Homme
Madman
Notter
Tom Hayward
Ocean Queen
Sir John
Serenade
Cull Holland
Milford
Walsh
Legatee
Royal Tourist
Nadzu
Charlie Doherty
Taplin
Warden
Joe Rose
John A. Mallon
Owls to Play Shinkle Church Team at Covington Y M C A
The Owls meet the Shinkle Church team in Covington at the Y M C A hall this evening. Both teams are evenly matched and a good game is expected. In the league Sox face Stumps Tuesday, and Muckers oppose Tigers in a hot contest for second place.
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Covington Y. M. C. A
Owls
Shinkle Church
Sox
Stumps
Muckers
Tigers
Savannah Jockey Club Opens Thirty Day Meet at Thunderbolt Track
Rainy morning dampens attendance as St Abe wins race three and Gunshot moves to first in race five. First race 6 furlongs time 1:21. Lucullus wins second race 6 furlongs in 1:21 3-5. Flimnap takes amateur cup 1 mile in 1:59 2-5. Auspicious wins one mile north race in 1:50 2-5. Gunshots wins maidens 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:30.
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Savannah
Savannah Jockey Club
Thunderbolt
St. Abe
Gunghot
Spring Frog
Belle of the Ball
Lucullus
Anna Smith
Risk
Flimnap
Jigger
Skyblue
Gunshots
Dilley Bultman
Miss Cardigan
Havana Race Results From Almendares Track Meet
Havana December racing at Almendares produced six furlongs won by Select with Flar néy second and Dew of Dawn third in 1 14. Charlotte Hamilton led four and one half furlongs with Ramble second and Emily Almanac third in 54 4 5. Lizzie Platt won one and three sixteenths with Young second and George Leiper third in 2 24. Lady Ethel topped one mile with Rexall second and Sivvagrant third in 1 41. Lady Carolina won seven furlongs ahead of pa oeee and Remova in 1 29 4 5.
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Havana
Almendares
Select
Flarnéy
Dew of Dawn
Charlotte Hamilton
Ramble
Emily Almanac
Lizzie Platt
Ore Young
George Leiper
Lady Ethel
Rexall
Sivvagrant
Lady Carolina
Pa Oeee
Remova
Packers Methods to Be Probed in Grand Jury Inquiry
Chicago December 25 United States District Attorney Sims announces a grand jury investigation will thoroughly probe the methods of the big packing firms. Special agents of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Secret Service men will report findings on price fixing and territorial divisions for distribution.
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Chicago
United States
Sims
Grand Jury
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secret Service
Department of Justice
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Jackr
Johnson Objects
Riba
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Evie Hospital
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Santa Clause
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Mahoney
Henry Frye
George Frye
Martha Fones
Opposi
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Kitted
Prior ‘Creek
Chuerch
Council Debars
Reardon
James L. Sayler
Dangerously Ise
Queen City Company
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Orpheaye Fange
Dolle
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