Jeffries Defends Title in Big Melee with Corbett
In San Francisco Mechanics Pavilion a record crowd of about ten thousand watched James J. Jeffries defend his championship against James Corbett. The bout featured rapid exchanges and sharp left hooks with Jeffries sustaining advantage early, while Corbett pressed with brisk counters and multiple clinches. Corbett was knocked down in round six and fought hard to regain footing, but Jeffries held steady to the end.
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San Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Corbett- Jeffries
Coney Island
Corbett-McCoy
Madigan Square Garden
New York
Jeffries
Corbett
Jim
James J. Jeffries
Leff
Ahort
Graney
Corbettt
Terries
Mooney
Hmitzsimmons
Ryan
Gongrang
Teft
Jefries
Tommy Ryan
Corbett Dominates Jeffries In Ten-Round Bout
In a rugged match, Corbett staggered Jeffries with a left to the nose and sharp counters. Jeffries pressed with body work and rushes, but Corbett answered with precise jabs and body blows, earning the round lead and prompting crowd acclaim.
Blue Monday: study links women suicides to Monday
A scientist studying crisis reports finds more women die by self harm on Monday than any other day. Known as blue Monday, the day is marked by housewives' strain from early breakfasts, rushed routines, and kids sent to school.
Weather Glass Flowers Open and Close by Humidity
The article notes that plant petal opening and closing times vary with air moisture. Pimpernel acts as a weather glass by closing near rain, while others like the pinpernel open at eight in the morning and shut by two in the afternoon. The goat's beard ranges from three in the morning to ten at night.
Untitled fragment teases medical oddity in British Journal
A damaged OCR item cites a British Medical Journal note about a troublesome contraption and a diver who milks a cow then offers to move milk to an adjoining room while the manager looks on. The story mixes awkward phrasing with an odd animal anecdote.
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Contr
Sayine
Teault
Denzer’s Mackinac Island Vacation Letter
Mrs Jennie Denzer recounts a Mackinac Island trip starting from Coshocton to Cleveland and Detroit, aboard the City of Detroit and City of Alpena. She praises parks, steamer life, Astor House and Fort Mackinac sights, with vivid notes on the island scenery and historic sites.
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Denzer
Mackinac Island
Jennie Denzer
Coshocton Astor House
Mich
Daily Age
Coshocton
Cleveland
Forest City House
Detroit
Belt Island Park
Alpena
St. Clair
St. Clair Flats
Lake Huron
John Jacob Astor
Antane
Astor
Astor Fortane
After Dinner Speakers From A Few Remarks
Simeon Ford lampoons after dinner oratory in a humorous essay. He ridicules speakers who pretend spontaneity while revealing long rehearsals and private anxiety, noting how public performance can drive some to fame or folly and even political careers.
The Waltz of the Ostrichdance
A note on ostriches performing a morning waltz like a peculiar native custom. The birds improvise with spread wings, turning and advancing in a chaotic display. Experts suggest heredity or instinct. some dances end badly as birds collide, sometimes causing fatal falls or injury.
Boxwell Commencement Held at Coshocton High School
The Coshocton county Boxwell graduates held their annual commencement Saturday at the high school. President Wells of West Lafayette college delivered the address on life preparation, with Prof. W. A. McCurdy presiding. One hundred seven graduates attended, and the Shepter Newton orchestra provided music.
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Coshocton County
Boxwell
W. A. McCurdy
Wells
West Lafayette College
Ares
Shepter-Newton
Embarrassing Lesson in a Suburban School
A teacher used herself as example during a spelling class to explain the word orphan. A student finally asks what it means and, after hesitation, a boy blurts out that it describes someone who wants to marry but cannot get a husband. Another brief exchange follows about a delivery and a closed office.
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Gle
Tam
Pension Granted for Son Wesley Engle
Pension attorney Squire Wimmer secured a pension for twelve year old Wesley Engle, son of Samuel Engle, a former Co. K, 85th I. V. 1 member. Wesley will receive the mother's pension in life plus an additional two dollars.
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Squire Wimmer
Wesley Engle
Samuel Engle
Co. K, 85Th I. V
Fred Rose Resigns from Local Hardware Store
Fred Rose, longtime employee at B. Worth Ricketts' hardware store, has resigned after nearly fifteen years of service. The resignation took effect Wednesday evening.
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Fred Rose
B. Worth Ricketts’ Hardware
New Walk in Court Yard Contract Awarded
At a county commissioners meeting a contract was awarded to Edward Judd for repairing the yard walks. He is also building a new walk in front of the school house on South Lawn avenue. Neighborhood Club Outing Members traveled to Adams Mills by morning train to visit Mrs. Gray at her home. Present were Mesdames F. BR. Wernette Charles Raymer P. P. DeHart W. F. Darling Benj. Coe William Miller and A. N. Compton.
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Democrat and Standard
Democratic Party
Coshocton County
John G. Fisher
Court Yard
Edward Judd
Judd
South Lawn Avenue
Adams Mills
Mrs. Gray
Mesdames F. BR. Wernette
Charles Raymer
P. P. DeHart
W. F. Darling
Benj. Coe
William Miller
A. N. Compton
The Wearing of Hats Through English History
The article traces hat fashions from the thirteenth century papal scriet hat to Puritan steeple crowns and Cavaliers broader brims, noting cocked hats appearing in James II's era and the round hat worn by Ben Franklin's era. It highlights militia officers wearing large hats and the adoption of hats by Allied officers who aided American independence.
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Innocent IV
Charles I
Henry VI
James II
Ben Franklin
Paria
Rochambeau
Lafayette
Pecoling Tavina and the twins study in parable mischief
A Tiarlom mother with twins notes both boys repeat misdeeds at first chance proving identical acts. The elder questions prompt the other, in a riddle of phrastalogy. The piece cites New York and a light quip about firemen and beer from Fliegende Blatter.
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Almes
Myarndidy
Siey
Tevins
Urike
New York
Tani
Independence That Counts and the Call for Simplicity
A Wellspring meditation argues independence matters more than wealth or poverty. True freedom lies in standing for one’s true self without sham or pretense, though it carries burdens of worry yet frees the spirit.
Countess objects to valet’s familiar conduct
The Countess scolds Johann for yesterday and forbids him from cleaning her husband’s clothes and his own with the same brush, calling the behavior overly familiar. She references the instruction in German.
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Johann
Homor
Fromm
Infantile Perveralty Keeps Baby Awake at Night
A reader laments a baby’s persistent nightly wakefulness and wonders why the infant stays awake while daytime sleep remains undisturbed. The exchange notes the spouse’s disbelief and mentions a local column’s time marker of 2 a.m. as a focus.
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United States Senate
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