Fitzsimmons Knocks Maher Out in First Round at Langtry
Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Peter Maher in the first round at Langtry Texas on February 22, delivering a decisive right hand to end the bout after one minute and 35 seconds. The match drew Mexican spectators to a riverbank arena two miles from Langtry as crowds crossed a wooden bridge to watch.
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Lanatry
Tex
Peter Maher
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
New Orleans
Mahers
Siler
Maher
Corbett
Julian
Rio Grande
Jimmy White
Toronto
Langtry
Fitzsimmons Says Corbett Must Prove Reputation Before Fight
In New Orleans and Cleveland dates, Bob Fitzsimmons refuses an offer from London’s Bolingbroke club as Corbett must first prove his reputation. Corbett, staking readiness, accepts on condition articles are sent. he vows only to fight Fitzsimmons and dismisses Slavin’s taunts as bluff.
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New Orleans
Bob Pitzsimmons
Southern Pacific
el Paso
New York
Associated Press
Bolingbroke Club
London
Julian
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Choyanski
Maher
Slavin
Cleveland
James J. Corbett
Bolingbrooke Club
National Reform Press association adjourns and officers elected
The National Reform Press association adjourned at Darlas Texas with officers elected: President General Paul Vandervoort Nebraska. vice president Frank Burkitt Mississippi. recording secretary and treasurer A Roselle Missouri. corresponding secretary J A Parker Kentucky. Nashville indorsed for May 1897 meeting. a Populist central news bureau to be established in St. Louis. Paris reports political debate outcomes as ongoing. Milnois farmers ship goods to Iowa after selling lands near Chicago for western farm purchase.
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Paul Vandervoort
Darlas
Tex
National Reform Press Association
Nebraska
Frank Burkitt
Mississippi
A. Roselle
Missouri
J. A. Parker
Kentucky
Nashville
Tenon
Association
St. Louis
Central
Associated Press
Creston
Villisea Ta
Burlington
Western Baseball Association
Hickey
Manx City
Anderson
Sioux City
Harvard
Thee
Deta Theta Pi Cratecnity College
Bellefonte
Baltimore
W. Helams
Harvard Athletic Association
Missouri Penitentiary
United States
Albany
Fitzsimons
Peter Maher
Minskogee
Vinita
John Parks
Glen Ilen
Ao Riuaway
John Coffin
Humboldt
G. A. Komen
Beloit
Wis
Hoard
Talmage
Chicago
Burlington and
Quincey
Whitney
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
New Orleans
Mair
Susan Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Pahayra
A. R. Chamberlain
State Center
Charles Cowell
Hillsboro
Hinrichsen
Young Men's Christian Association State Convention
Tows
Weokuk
Stevenson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dwight Breed
Detroit
First Congregational
Kantzler
Tstuailia
Huntington Township
Tadiana
Mexico Mo
Beeley Hughes
Mount Pleasant
Illinois Car Service Association
Ballington Booth Refuses Leadership of Independent Salvation Army
The World reports Ballington Booth declined an offer to lead an independent American Salvation Army. After retreating with his wife to private quarters they knelt in prayer and firmly declined, choosing to retire from the army they served long.
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Salvation Army
New York
Ballington Booth
Bullington Booth
Mitchell Newspaper Wiped Out in Public Burnings
In Mitchell South Dakota on February 25 the Mitchell Mail plant including presses and type was hauled into the street and publicly burned by a orderly group of local business men. Editor Robert Mc Bride who had attacked public institutions was pressured to leave town. despite an earlier bargain to sell the plant he withdrew and the citizens later removed the equipment. The local committee seeks Mc Bride and may urge his relocation.
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McBride
Ex-Congressman M D Harter Ends His Life in Ohio
Ex congressman M D Harter of Ohio died by self inflicted gunshot this morning. He was found on a bed with a revolver, insomniac distress cited as a possible cause, a letter to his wife in Philadelphia found on his bureau. Martial law in Nicaragua as Leonists rebel against President Zelaya with 3,000 under arms preparing to defend Managua.
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Cleveland
Fostoria
M. D. Harter
Philadelphia
Nicaragua
Managua
Kreji
Wellman
Cedar Rapids
George A. Lincoln
Thomas Devendorf
Santa Fe
Explosion relief fund reaches large total amid disaster toll
From JoHanNnespura on Feb 22 the relief committee reports donations totaling £100000 for dynamite blast victims. Deaths stand at about 120 with 400 wounded and thousands homeless as areas within a half mile of the railway station lie ruined.
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JoHanNnespura
Markets by Telegraph Highlight Wheat Strength From Foreign Gains
Chicago grain and provisions close with wheat buoyed by higher foreign markets and May futures up, corn and oats also higher while provisions retreat. Cash bids show No 2 red wheat around 1.60 to 1.70, spring and hard winter prices mixed. Omaha livestock receipts 3,100 head with cattle and hogs varying in value and sheep steady to higher.
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Chicago
Spain
Daly
South Omaha
Sourna Omana
Uattle
SQ Hie
Texas
Tully
Happenings from Home and Abroad
A dense digest reports coal mines closing in Brazil Indiana district leaving 300 workers idled. Obituaries note Mrs Abiah Reighter of Monmouth Illinois dead at 84 sister of Senator Peffer. Various international and national items follow including rail and river traffic changes, court cases, political moves, and accidents.
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Brazil
Ind
Abiah Reighter
Monmouth
Ills
Peffer
Ixansus
Colorado Midland
Colorado
Grand Junction
Denver
Rio Grande
Fall Leaf
Kan
Chicago
Jim Mitchell
John Price
Atchison, Kan
Halifax
Lee
Fort Scott
Mississippi
Jackson
Bill Nye
Asheville
Richard Croker
England
Prince Ferdinand
Ier
Bulgaria
Iowa House Committee On Educational Institutions
Nebraska Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Lincoln
Monte Carlo
Dolan
Senor Conens Y
Pulun
Madrid
United States
Naylor
Indian Appropriation Bill Restores Inspector Salaries
Washington February 21 The House focused on business as the Indian appropriation bill carrying 8630995 dollars was taken up and a plan to raise Indian inspectors from 2500 to 8009 was rejected by 17 to 109 votes in a vote on the salary issue. The Cuban question moves toward final action with calls for Spain to recognize belligerency and Cuban independence. Washington February 23 Senate reads Washingtons Farewell Address after journal and address prayers.
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House
Washington
Senate
Cannon
Dingley
Treasury
Committee On Indian Affairs
Spain
Cuba
Galleriers
Apaakers
Frye
Senator Hoar
Journal of
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avene
Morrill
Finance Committee
Business
Merrill
Yeas
Cuban Question Draws Diplomatic Spotlight in Senate
Crowds fill the galleries as Sen Morgan of Alabama delivers a three hour speech on the Cuban question. Ministers from Brazil Chile Hawaii and others attend. Debates on bond issues and investigations unfold with votes and amendments. A pension for Secretary Greshams widow passes.
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Morgan
Washngton
Senate
Brazil
Chile
Hawaii
Ala
Mr. Morgan
Lodge
Peffer
Hill
Cleveland Will Say No to a Third Term
General J. J. Fullerton reports that President Cleveland will not seek a third term and has informed his Washington friends of this decision. The note comes from Indianapolis where Fullerton heads the National Chickamauga military park commission.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
J. 3. Fullerton
Washington
National Chickamauga Military Park Commission
Epilepsy 20 Years Cured by Dr Miles Nervine
Milwaukee letter from L W Gallaher describes 20 years of epilepsy with frequent attacks and injuries. After trying many physicians and remedies he credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with reducing fits to two since starting the treatment. Miles remedies sold with guarantee and offer of a free book on the Heart and Nerves.
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Chas
Gallaher
Reed St
Milwaukee
Miles
Joe
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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National Butter and Cheese Makers’ Association
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Jimmie Chandler
Paterson
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Elizabeth Flagler
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Treasury Department
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CG. H. Padley
Union Meat Market
San Francisco
Cal
Central Prarmacy
Dillon, Mont
Minera
Union India Rubber Co
Coodyear Rubber CO
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First Street
Portland, Oregon
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the Dominion Company
Omaha Bldg
Ill
Villace
W. P. Harrison & Co
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