Dixon and McGovern Face Feath erweight Title Bout in New York
Boston’s George Dixon and Brooklyn’s Terry McGovern square off tonight at Broadway Athletic Club for the featherweight world title and a $10,000 purse. Both camps tout conditioning and strategy, with Dixon claiming superior ring generalship and reach, while McGovern’s backers cite aggression and power. Dixon notes a past win over Oscar Gardiner as proof he can handle McGovern, and both fighters expect a hard, decisive battle.
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McGovern Eyes Victory Over Dixon In Lethal Clash
McGovern says he weighs 118 pounds and trained perfectly for the bout with Dixon. He concedes Dixon is the greatest fighter of his weight and inches, but asserts he is younger, stronger, and can land faster knockouts. He believes Dixon’s “bad day” could come, giving him the edge in range and speed.
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Old Fight Over Tax Office Ends in Transfer
In San Francisco a contested tax collector election led to a brief riot as J Harry Scott attempted to seize the office from Edward L Sheehan. Police restored order after clashes, a shooting was reported, and Sheehan surrendered the tax office to Scott following a court ruling and attorney advice.
Subscription Surpasses France Claim in Santo Domingo
A Sainte Domingo dispatch says President Jiminea, at Macoris since Saturday, supervised a popular subscription to fund the French claim. The total reached 200000 francs against 280000 francs due, sparking Dominican joy and patriotic displays. French cruiser Cecille saluted a gunboat returning the president, while Amiral Richard handles the case. No disorders yet, but defense plans urged as stability appears fragile amid speculation of two more French warships.
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Deep Mystery as Body Found in Augusta Mill Wheel
The body of Sherman Church, a prominent miller, was found wedged beneath the Augusta mill water wheel with hands tied behind him and a heavy iron weight on his left leg. A coroner will determine the cause of death.
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Berlin reports German distillery machinery shipped to East Africa
A Berlin dispatch says the Bundesrath and the General sent to East Africa equipment for a large distillery built by a Darmstadt firm. Among the items is a huge wrought iron tube of great diameter that may have been mistaken for a cannon.
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East Africa
Darmstadt Machine Company
Transports to Sail for Manila with Troops and Stores
Transports Tartar and Aztec will sail for Manila tomorrow from San Francisco. Tartar heads direct to the Philippines with 500 recruits and a large load of commissary stores, Col onel Preeman of the Fifth artillery aboard. Aztec will carry cavalry and stop at Hilo on the way.
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Chicago's Ball Team Heads to Spring Training
Chicago January 9 President Hart of the Chicago Baseball club says all last season's players signed for the coming year with the exception of Tim Denahng and Bill Lange. Training camps will be in Hot Springs Arkansas or Los Angeles California.
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Not Permitted To Act In Transvaal War
A Washington dispatch says the Transvaal government informed the United States that W Stanley Hollis American consul at Pretoria will not be allowed to represent British interests in the republic during the war due to the policy forbidding any British representative on its soil. Consul Hollis may, in a personal capacity, care for British prisoners of war confined in Pretoria.
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Will Contest the Case in San Francisco Election
Tax Collector Sheehan abdicated compliance with a superior court order but declares he will continue his contest to hold the office. It is admitted J. H. Scott may have been elected, with Sheehan not a candidate, yet claiming enlistment to retain the position pending a judicial ruling on Scott's eligibility.
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Springfield AOH declines Boer relief fund request
Springfield division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians voted almost unanimously not to contribute to the national president's appeal for Boer relief funds.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
Relief of the
Murderess Louise Masset Hanged in London
A French governess named Louise Masset, convicted of murdering her illegitimate three year old son, was hanged at Newgate this morning. The child’s existence reportedly obstructed a marriage she sought.
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Train Kills Brakeman Near Wilderman Station
Samuel Craig of Carbondale brakeman on Illinois Central freight train struck and killed instantly last night at Wilderman station near Belleville by the Dyster Flyer.
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Lawton Fund Donations Reach Final Total on Coast
The Lawton Fund in San Francisco shows a draft for 9494 dollars sent to Adjutant General Corbin by Major General Shafter. A further contribution from local people brings the reported total to 10121 dollars, now on the way to General Shafter.
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American Scout Burnham Joins Roberts Staff En Route South Africa
Beattie Washington Jan 3. F R Burnham an American scout arrived from Alaska en route to South Africa as per a cablegram appointing him to the staff of Lord Roberts, commander of the forces opposing the Boers.
Elizabeth Glandstone Secures Judgment Against Wardman
Elizabeth Glandstone aged 43 obtained a superior court judgment in San Francisco against Joseph Wardman aged 74 for breach of promise to marry. She sought 500000 dollars in the suit.
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J D McGregor Veterinary Surgeon Honorary Ontario Graduate
J D McGregor Veterinary Surgeon is introduced as an honorary graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto. He attends to diseases of domesticated animals with a scientific approach, operating from Marion's Stables at 604 Main Street and offering prompt service via telephone.
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