Old Time Ring Training and Diets in Fight Lore
A nostalgic look recalls early boxing days with stars like John C. Heen and Tom Sayers, noting training rigor and sparse diets. It contrasts red rag beefsteaks and open air work with modern prep at Asbury Parkway, preserving vivid era details and hard training lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heehan
Benecia
Tom Sayers
Knights of the Graves
Asbury Parkway
Georgine
Meny
le Tuipuriites
Lisoda
Cniego Bedi
Teest Bey
Boxing Notes From Jersey Shore Training and Fights
The article recalls local boxing figures around Asbury Park and Deal Lake in New Jersey, with mentions of Steve O Donnwell and George Greer known as Young Corbett. It describes training scenes, a “Farm” with Parson Davies, Joe Choynaki and Jimmy Barry, and a vivid portrait of workouts, diets, and expected bouts. It also references Vic Bourke and Pat fights, plus the looming Jack Fiver vs Kid Lavigne bout in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve O Donnwell
Arbor
Neil
George Greer
Young Corbett
California
Fim
Ian T
Dickens
Fat Boy
Georgie
Parson Davies
Joe Choynaki
Jimmy Barry
Big Bob” Armstrong
New Jersey
Asbury Park
Deal Lake
Harry Pidgeon
Bla
Charley
Syracuse
New Silk From Wood Promises Fashion Breakthrough
Zurich inventor Dr. Lebner unveils a chemical process to produce artificial silk from wood pulp alcohol and other materials. The method yields a fiber matching silk in feel and dye quality enabling large scale production in Europe and potential use alongside natural silk and cotton. The project attracts European and U S patent activity and investor interest with substantial funding planned for manufacturing setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zurich
Lebner
Bourhs
Falric
Woodford
Ragland
Blossom the Big Gray Cat in a Visitor's Tale
A Boston Transcript notice recounts Blossom a seven year family cat who guarded her mistress from a visiting tease. The intruder provoked her with titles and taunted her ears while Blossoms claws left marks on a nightshirt and pillowcases. She soon resumed her calm loyalty after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Boston Transcript
Klosser
Nan
Blossom
Continuous Rails and Industrial Innovations Describe Rail Construction
A fragment discusses making continuous rails for railway tracks using a portable cupola and iron welding methods. It mentions pouring iron from a ladeous furnace, lining joints, and techniques to minimize warping, with references to London Paris and early 19th century industry. It also notes a local event about a church memorial and publishing figures in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
St. Bois
London
Paris
Ermons Hlate
Tharch
Pichroon
Prebernd Cowan
Charlotte Fowler Wells
Ao Ford
Agses Erbet
Reries A. Griggs
Lonion
Lake's Hospital
New York
Monaco Justice and a Royal Trial in Turbulent Times
A long discourse on Monaco portrays a powerful prince ruling with despotic etiquette and vast toleration, including Jesuits and clergy. It recounts a dramatic trial with a condemned man and cost-cutting jailer reforms, culminating in a tense royal court decision and the intrigue surrounding punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsh II
Louis XIV
William
Prussia
President Soden Bans Battery Practice in Front of Grand Stand
The article notes President Soden directing Manager Selec that batteries may no longer practice in front of the grand stand, a rule long overdue but now enforced. The order signals a disciplinary shift affecting team routines and spectator areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soden
Selec
Public official expense dispute over cabinet officer fall
Fragmentary report notes contest over paying expenses for a cabinet officer and questions about who bears the cost. Mention references to President Cleveland and contributions by J S Deere the Pullman magnate, with transport costs tied to Baltimore and Ohio lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
JS. Deere
Pullman
Baltimore & Chisrell Company
Town Hit by Sowbie-barreled Cyclone
A damaged notice from 274 hours after a town advertisement reports a Sowbie-barreled cyclone striking the area within a day. Residents surveyed the wreckage and questioned the advertising impact as the event unfolded.
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Atera
Rome
Imian& Sugtercoe
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Coens
Drewa By
Moreen
Peed Segettiver
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Thas Stoiled
Rangi Jhe Getulster Ff
Tieas
Weil
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They Theales
Torrie
Justice IN
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Castine
Bain
Tad Bern
Aditi
Parte
Mets
Herourderer
France
Trenes
Giso
Casino
Rivk
Gdiay
Thor
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Ieee
Monaca
Yona Buat
Durmi
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Koow
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Philip Pape
Bob Gers
Vettiger
Walter
Clerke
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Sioes
Fibou
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