Maher Knocked Out By Ruhlin In Six Round Fight
Philadelphia report details Gus Ruhlin stopping Peter Maher in the second round of a six round bout. Maher flashed a left to Ruhlin’s ear in a early clinch exchange before Ruhlin’s accurate jabs and rights set up a decisive right and left to the jaw that put Maher on the floor twice, the second knockdown ending the match as Maher was carried from the ring and later revived.
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Philadelphia
Gus Rublin
Peter Maher
Maher
Ruhlin
Peter
Gus
Rubiin
Erne Defeats Gardner In Six Rounds In Chicago
Frank Erne won the decision over Gus Gardner of Philadelphia after six rounds in Chicago. Erne controlled the bout from the start, while Gardner offered only defensive counterpunching until the final round when he briefly surged before reverting to defense. Gardner showed a weak offensive showing overall.
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Chicago
Frank Erne
Gus Gardner
Philadelphia
H Erne
George McFadden
Gardner
Erne
Eric
Gardnner
Spirit Lake Fred Gilbert wins grand central handicap
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Indiana captured the grand central handicap at the Limited Gun club shoot in Indianapolis with 26 straight. He edged F B Hicks of Columbus Ohio who matched 25 straight but missed the first third while both men bunched for the top prize of 277 dollars plus a medal. Second prize went to Rhoads Head and Fox. fourth tied among Rike Dayton Clay Young Neal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
F. B. Hicks
Gilbert
Rhoads
Peru
Fox
Ahlers
Oxford Leads Field Sports Victory in Bridge Meet
Oxford dominates the Oxford-Cam bridge annual field sports in London with most events. Coe of Oxford wins the hammer throw and Roberts of Oxford takes the mile by a foot in a close race.
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Oxford
London
Coe
Roberts
Dumont Plans Aerial Contest Route In St. Louis
Paris reports Santos-Dumont intends to travel to the United States and help draft rules for aerial contests. He envisions an aerial track around St. Louis about 15 miles in circumference, marked for the event.
Body and Brains Emulsion Advertisement
The notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as a complete strength builder for children. It argues that both brain and body development can be supported by early use, claiming it smooths nourishment weaknesses and aids imperfect growth. An offer for a free sample is extended from Cotl & Lowne, chemists, 409 Pearl St, New York.
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Scott
Nature
Plans for a 100000 dollar race proposal in America
The speaker discusses starting lines at the exposition grounds with captive balloons visible along the course. Races would range from one to several laps, but the speaker advocates a single large race offering 100000 dollars. He will attend contests in America for about a fortnight, consider a New York autumn contest, and aims to return to win as he did the Dutch prize.
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Exposition Grounds
America
New York
Shannon Lass Wins Grand National Steeplechase
Liverpool March 21 Shannon Lass won the grand national steeplechase a 2525 sovereign handicap for 5 year olds and upwards over a 412 mile course with 21 horses starting Matthew took second place and Manifesto finished third
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Liverpool
Shannon Lass
Matthew
Manifesto
Fitzsimmons bids for Fries fight offer in Los Angeles
Manager McCarry of Century Athletic club reports Fitzsimmons will accept the proposed Fries bout under conditions. He seeks 75 percent of gate receipts and a $25,000 guarantee, raising the club's earlier bids by $5,000 and 4 percent.
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Los Angees
Cal
McCarry
The
Century Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Chicagoan challenges Santos in Paris airship race
Chicagoan Theophilus Williams sent a challenge for an airship race to Santos-Dumont in Paris. The Chicago inventor reports several successful tests of his machine and awaits the Paris reply.
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Santos
Chicago
Santos-Dumont
Paris
France
Theophilus Williams
Watchling World backs Morgan and Shamrock I match race
The Watchling World hails the idea of J Pierpont Morgan racing the Columbia in European waters as a businesslike sporting declaration. It says no event would enthrall the public more than a series between the cup defender and Shamrock I, to settle whether British challengers fail off Sandy Hook and if the older boat is faster with its altered sail plan.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sandy Hook
New Swimming Records Set by Olympic Club Swimmers
San Francisco March 21 J Scott Leary and Howard F Brewer of the Olympic Athletic club set several new American marks. Leary went 110 yards in 1 13, breaking 1 22 25 held by H H Reeder, then 185 yards in 1 38 eclipsing 1 40 by J H Taylor. Brewer cut 660 yards from 10 37 4 3 to 9 41, and then 840 yards in 12 24, beating his own prior mark.
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San Francisco
Cal
J. Scott Leary
Howard F. Brewer
Olympic Athletic Club
Leary
H. H. Reeder
H. Taylor
Brewer
Otto Wahle
Rube Ferns Knocked Out by Neil in San Francisco
Al Neil knocked out Rube Ferns in the 12th round of a scheduled 20 round bout in San Francisco on March 21. Ferns was decisively defeated as Neil secured victory in the main event.
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Rube Ferns
San Francisco
Neil
Dillon’s Irish Leader Defends Dillon in Chamberlain Spar
William Redmond, Irish leader at the Palmer House, insists Dillon’s charges against Secretary Chamberlain were truthful and deserves no harsh punishment. He predicts Chamberlain will be reinstated soon and brands Chamberlain the cause of the Boer War and its hardships, while hinting others will finish Dillon’s critique.
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Chicago
William Redmond
Palmer House
John Dillon
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Tf Dillon
Dillon
Rioting Weathered City Stirs Threats to Minister Sipfa
In St Petersburg rioting Sunday, Interior Minister Sipfa Guine has received death threats by letters. Authorities investigate amid rising tensions as officials vow protection and calm.
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St. Petersburg
Sipfaguine
Iowa House Approves 159000 for St Louis Exposition Exhibit
Des Moines March 21 The Iowa House amended to provide 159000 for an Iowa exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis in 1903 while defeating the reformatory measure for women and advancing bills on loan companies and sheriff salaries. Senate also passes the sheriff bill with amendments after a lengthy debate on salary scales and fee incentives.
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St. Louis Exposition
Senate
Des Moines
Iowa
St. Louis
House of Representatives
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Marion
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Teachout
Committee On Mines and Mining
Walters
Tama
United States
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Gilchrist
Laurens
Mossberry
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Hufschmidt
Ball
Smith
Mitchell
Arthud
Blassen
Hartshorn
Lewis
Mardis
Porter
Spading
Tailman
Griswed
Boysen
Boards of Supervisors
Spar
SLEUTHS SCENT A GLUE
Chicago police link Joseph Hopkins to the $76,000 post office robbery after a shooting that left him critically injured. Hopkins, identified as a former bank robber, was connected to the case via claims by Dan Kipley and the arrest of Kipley and Lillie Arington, as investigators search Hopkins's home for evidence.
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Joseph Hopkins
Chicago Post Office
Chicago
Hopkins
Dan Kipley
Kipley
Lillie Arington
Diamond Lily
Kinley
St. Luke's Hospital
Nolice
Palos Park
Lady Constance McKenzie Attends Lawn Luncheon
In Columbia on March 21 Lady Constance McKenzie appeared at a lawn luncheon hosted by Mrs Richard Stevens wearing top boots, trousers and a riding coat while the other women wore conventional attire.
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Columbia
S. C
Constance McKenzie
Mirs
Richard Stevens
Begio Hanged for Murder in West Virginia
Aroundsyilie West Virginia March 21 George Carter colored was hanged here tonight in the penitentiary for the murder of Virgil Whistler in Charleston in December 1900 because Whistler refused to pay money won at craps.
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Begio
Aroundsyilie
W. Va
George Carter
Virgil Whistler
Charleston
Whistler
Favorite Prescription Promises Strength for Weak Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing female trouble and related dizziness. It claims to heal irregularities, inflammation, and ulcers, restoring strength, with testimonial from Mrs. Milton Grimes who says it enabled sleep and daily work after years of illness. The copy urges accepting no substitutes and praises the Pleasant Pellets as a top laxative for delicate women.
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Milton Grimes
Adair
Adair Co
Iowa
Bright
Dr. Pierce
Death of Christian Mann in Kansas prompts note
General news wires report Christian Mann died at Junction City Kansas after refusing medical care the cause was peritonitis. Also Turkish Bulgaria Macedonian tensions appeal to powers at Sofia and rail fare news from St Paul meeting. Additional items include Dr Thomas Dunn English critical illness and literary notes Lord Francis Hope divorce Bank of England profits Carnegie library donation Keane wreck report LaCroix execution and indictments of Sapp Parrsons and Potignon.
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Junction City
Kan
Mann
Christian Science Church
Sofia
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Bulgaria
Arthur F. Francis
Trans-Missouri Congress
Mississippi
St. Paul
Minn
Cuba Products Company
New York Stock Exchange
Thomas Dunn English
Ben Bolt
Newark
N. J
English
New Jersey
Lord Francis Hope
London
May Yohe
Putnam Bradley Strong
New York
Bank of England
Andrew Carnegie
Paris
Keane
Edward Luckenbach
Boston
Hamilton
Flighland
Shoemaker
Stanislas LaCroix
Trull
Quebec
LaCroix
Thomas
Radcliffe
Internal Revenue
Charles F. Sapp
Jeonard Parrsons
Sap
Joseph Potoning
Louisville
Attorney Sentenced for Burglary in Williamsville Post Office
In Springfield on March 21, Attorney William Williams was convicted of burglarizing the Williamsville post office in Perry County and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Springfield
Ill
United States
Court Today
William Williams
Williamsville
Perry County
Murder case in Boston tied to elevator murder claim
Boston on March 21 attorneys for Mrs Julia French whose body was found atop the elevator at her residence say the death was a murder and the body was dumped down the shaft. They argue foul play and seek full investigation into the case.
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Boston
Mass
Julia French
Trade improves amid labor calm and wage gains
New York reports show labor controversies easing as settlements occur and wages rise, boosting production, retail demand, and wearing apparel sales. Foreign trade at principal ports gains, grain markets react to weather, and wheat and flour exports rise to 4,657,625 bushels while Atlantic corn exports also increase amid robust industrial demand. Bank clearings fall 10.4 percent year over year. Pig iron imports to aid Pittsburg iron and steel makers arrive at Philadelphia, with shipments from England and soon from Germany and Sweden, supported by high demand and lower freight rates.
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New York
Dun'n
Drouth
United States
Ahoad
Philadelphia
Cleveland
England
Pittsburg
Middlesborough
Port Richmond
Reading Railway
Germany
Sweden
Bradstreet's view of spring trade across markets
Bradstreet's notes spring jobbing trade remains highly active in the eastern, western Pacific, and southwest markets with good crop prospects and rainfall supporting growth. Southern cotton wholesale trade shows dullness in collections. Iron and steel remain brisk despite famine talk easing. Wheat weakens on cold weather but rises on large export orders. liquidation dominates corn trends.
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New York
Tess
Ann Arbor Prize Winners in University Oratorical Contest
George W. Maxey of Forest City Pennsylvania won the University of Michigan oratorical contest in Ann Arbor and received the Chicago alumni bronze medal with 75 dollars in gold. Silvester J. Kohn of Cleveland took second and 50 dollars, while Stuart Wells Utley of Detroit earned third. The contest was very close with a tie on marks for Kohn and Utley. Maxey will represent Michigan in the intercollegiate contest. Kohn will be an alternate.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
George W. Maxey
Forest City
University of Michigan
Chicago
Silvester J. Kohn
Cleveland
Stuart Wells Utley
Detroit
Kohn
Utley
Maxey
Michigan
Levi L. Barbour
Luther Laflin Mills
Henry D. Estabrook
President Swain
Indiana University
Charles MacDonald
Charles Thatcher
Toledo
J. N. Huntsberger
Supperslant Cousins. Rood Emerging as Republican Candidate
A Cedar Rapids item from March 21 reports Col. H. H. Rood of Ait. Vernon being urged to run for the Republican congressional nomination in the Fifth district. The veteran, Methodist, and widely trusted figure is seen as a capable, hardworking representative, with strong district support and potential to be heard in Washington.
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Cedar Rapids
Ait
Vernon
H. H. Rood
Rood
Washington
Cousins
Colonel Rood
Linn County
Washinton
Grandma and child exchange in a humorous spurt
A fragment from Chicago Daily News shows a grandmother scolding a child for chewing gum while the child reveals it is tobacco. The exchange features regional dialogue and a playful tone.
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Wille
Chicago Daily News
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