Pugilistic Pointers on Sharkey Corbett McCoy Fight
The article critiques Sharkey’s fighting science and highlights Fitzsimmons as the master, with analysis of old and new blows and the solar plexus. It notes Kid McCoy’s rumored weight gain and Jim Corbett’s prep, and comments on boxing journalism, promoters, and rivalries involving O Rourke and Dougherty.
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Gunger Th Loev
Widing Witz
Sharkey Sharkey
Syymg
O'Rourke
Cever
Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Sharkey
Bob
Fitz
Bharkey
Tom
Macon
Hinda
Figg
Troughton
Mike Donovan
A discreet choice with a hat request
A Chicago News snippet recalls a poor man named William who asks for a hat. The response is to leave him the Sunday hat, with the reasoning that he might need his old one for fishing.
Weekend Excursion Rates From Butte To Twin Bridges Whitehall Pipestone
The Northern Pacific announces weekend round trip fares from Butte to Twin Bridges and return priced at $1.50, to Whitehall and return $1.30, and to Pipestone and return $1.00, effective until further notice.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
Twin Bridges
Whiteha
Queen Marguerite Cigar Shop Moves to Granite and Hamilton
Removal notice announces Queen Marguerite cigar shop relocation to the corner of Granite and Hamilton streets in Butte. Also references Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co. and invites old and new patrons to visit the new location.
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Marguerite
Granite
Hamilton Streets
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co
The Age Limit and Conductor Fare Dispute
A ticket office dispute arises over age based fare rules when a passenger argues a dog should pay reduced fare even though not yet two years old. The conductor insists full fare applies, citing policy and age limits.
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Eee
Fido
Prosecution Responds to Quip About Old Arizona Arrests
The prosecutor cites a prior arrest claim as a quip during questioning. The witness repeats a joke about horse stealing in Arizona, insisting the incident happened long ago and noting they are still alive.
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Arizona
Arisona
Silk From Wood
Artificial silks are made from wood fibre dissolved to a glue like consistency by forcing it through holes in glass and drawing out into threads.
Great Progress in a Student’s Writing Improvement
A teacher reports to a parent that the child has made notable progress in writing. The teacher offers to show the parent the boy’s copybook to illustrate the improvement firsthand.
Walcott Sharkey bout possible for big purse
The speaker notes Walcott is extremely heavy and unlikely to enter the ring soon. A report mentions a western club offering a large purse for a Walcott versus Sharkey fight, prompting talk of a high risk slugging match with major stakes.
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West
Walcott
Tom Sharkey
Lone family travels in wagon fifteen years behind horse
A. W. Ringler, 65, his wife, and their 14 year old daughter Lulu have lived in a single wagon for 15 years, traveling across every state with supplies in a trailer. Ringler, a Reading native, and his Ohioan wife say the romantic life proves their experience. They were passing Douglasville on a journey from Akron, Ohio toward Philadelphia.
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Union
Akron
Ohio
Philadelphia
A. W.ringler
Ringler
Reading
Lulu
Berks County
Douglasville
Penn
North American
A Military Country In Japan Schoolboys Train as Soldiers
In Japan every able bodied man serves in the military and drill is part of regular education. Schoolboys wear cadet like uniforms while trained by army officers, veterans of the war with China and the Satsuma rebellion. The system shapes youth toward hero worship.
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Japan
Empire
Europe
America
China
Satsuma
Records of Rome Buried in Marshes Near Ostia
Italian archaeologist Signor Costantino Maes reports three thousand bronze tablets containing Rome’s records from foundation to Vespasian lie buried in marshes near Ostia. They survived the 69 AD capitol fire and are said to be saved and moved to Ostia. Maes urges the government to drain the marshes and search for the tablets.
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Rome
Vespasian
Ostia
Signor Costantino Maes
Signor Maes
Global newspaper output and paper usage statistics
The world prints about 22.0 billion newspaper copies yearly requiring 781,240 tons of paper or 1.7489e9 pounds. Even the fastest presses would need 333 years to print a single year’s edition, producing a stack nearly 50 miles high.
Dame of Dentistry Amid Childish Schemes
A playful exchange shows Willie asking his mother about treating fictional ailments. He hints that if Mary’s tooth could be filled by a dentist after a toothache, perhaps Tye’s stomach should be fixed with a candy store visit, prompting a motherly response.
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Willie
Alster
Tye
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