Corbett Falls to Fitzsimmons in World Heavyweight Tilt
In Carson City on March 17 James J. Corbett loses to Robert Fitzsimmons after fourteen rounds under dramatic circumstances. Fitzsimmons wins the world heavyweight title as Corbett collapses from a left below the heart and is carried from the ring amid mixed cheers and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
George Siler
Fitz
New Road Law Outlined by County Attorney in Anaconda
County Attorney Trippett explains changes in county highway care under a new road code. The bill creates a general county road fund, shifts tax receipts to the county treasury, and allocates 60 percent back to towns. The county surveyor gains control over road districts and contracts, with limited daily pay for managers and a $1200 yearly cap in Deer Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trippett
Board of County Commissioners
Deer Lodge
February Weather Summary for the State of Montana
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports February mean temperatures 7 degrees above normal, state average 22, highest 32 at Troy, lowest 7 at Glasgow, monthly max 65 at Billings, min 31 at Fort Keogh, greatest range 71 at Fort Keogh, least 40 at Helena. Precipitation 0.42 inches above normal, Marysville 2.55 inches max, Fort Custer 0.08 inches min. most snow with some rainfall. Heavy snow and high winds caused losses among sheep and cattle, crust formed on snow in extreme east, central area snow free and cattle in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Glasgow
Billings
Fort Keogh
Helena
Marysville
Fort Custer
Town Topics Opinions On Cities And Scandals
A compilation of colorful quotes from several cities National press notes praise and lampoon civic life in New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Baltimore and more. The items touch on balls fairs culture gas poisoning street cars and bank stability reflecting early 20th century urban contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Chicago News
Gotham
Gomorrah
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Hwankee
Utica Press
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Boston Post
United States
Atlanta Journal
Buffalo News
Utica Herald
Royal Portraits and Royal Guests at Nice Winter Spot
Queen Victoria signs an average of three photographs daily for friends at home and abroad. Ex-Empress Eugenie has arrived at Nice and settles at Villa Cyrnos on Cap Martin. Empress Elizabeth of Austria spends winter there, guarded by an anxious Austrian bodyguard who remains vigilant during each outing.
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Victoria
Eugenie
Nice
Cyrnos
Cap Martin
Empress Elizabeth of Austria
Austria
McGiffin's Tragic End and Memoir Reflect Calm Resolve
The New York Times notes Captain McGiffin faced death with calm courage. His memoir, showing humor and courtesy, frames a life of reckless bravado and a soldierly, humane mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGiffin
Moliere
Statue of Mrs Stone Proposed in Connecticut Honoring Mrs Stowe
The plan calls for a light copper bronze statue of Mrs Stowe seated from about 1850 era, with Uncle Tom figure and broken shackles, flanked by two large bronze plates featuring Topsy and Eva. Foundation 80 ft square granite with a 210 ft high subbase, total structure about 26 ft high and cost near $22 000. State support asked for $5 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stowe
Uncle Tom
Huartford Times
Precocious Berlin Child Prodigy Impresses Anthropological Society
Otto Poepler, the four year old son of a butcher, has taught himself to read by age two and now draws attention as a remarkable precocious intellect. He studies inscriptions and books, shows interest in Latin and Greek, and may learn languages quickly. He dislikes music and has not yet shown writing aptitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Otto Poepler
Anthropological Society of
Otto
Chicago Reform Suggested After Banquet Remarks
The Chicago Evening Post recalls Washington Hesing at a Merchants Club banquet calling Chicago the dirtiest large city after Constantinople and condemning its outrageous assessment. Signor Tosti, a noted composer, is described pursuing upholstery as recreation, hammering and mandolin tunes echoing from his study with his wife present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Evening Post
Washington
Merchants’ Club
Constantinople
Signor Tosti
Signor
Horses and racing notes from Pennsylvania and New York
J H Nichter owns Morrison. 6 year old Robina dies of pneumonia. Beulah bred to Onward. J R Tindle buys Mocking Bird. Meadville track wrecked by wind, to be rebuilt. Baron Franz von Erlanger seeks jockey and trainer licenses. Hayden pacer and Clifford will be stable mates to Roan Wilkes. Gentry and Robert J winter in Somerville weighing 985 and 980 pounds. Straight Line owned by R H Plant of Macon. Maurice, Brooklyn Handicap candidate, praised at Brooklyn track. Trevillian and Falkland trained in Europe. McDonald to handle them. Pratt buys farms near Phenixville to start stock farm. Stamboul seen on Seventh Avenue. two-minute gait possible. California clubs ban summer racing. foreign book abolished. Comment on a Washington scientist and marriage cushions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichter
Morrison
Robina
Wilkes
Beulah
Benzetta
J. R. Tindle
Pittsburg
Mocking Bird
Meadville
Baron Franz von Erlanger
Jockey Club
KE. Cochran
Mount Pleasant
Hayden
Clifford
Roan Wilkes
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Somerville
N. J
Roy Miller
R. H. Plant
Macon
Maurice
W. B. Barrick
Brooklyn
Trevillian
Charles Nolan
Falkland
Europe
W. B. McDonald
C. H. Pratt
New York
Phenixville
Stamboul
Seventh Avenue
California
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San Francisco
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W.L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Crown Jewels
Tortie, Hobby
Timothy
Dillon Implement Company
Philadeley & Oh Bogs
Crogeries
C. E. Morse
Dillon
Mont
T. Cox
W. S. Pyle
COX & Pyle
Geo. J. Staudaner
Wholesale & Retail Butchers
Veal
Dillon National Bank
Dillon, Montana
Keating
Keatings
Tribune
Keating Wheel CO
Middletown, Conn
Holyoke, Mass
Beaverhead
W’. H. Boatman
Holcomb
Kate Holcomb
Bannack St
Dillon, Mont
Notanal
Tarsuks Pus, Co
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