Corbett Loses Heavyweight Title Fight to Fitzsimmons
In Nev a crowd of 6 000 watched James J Corbett fall to Fitzsimmons in a brutal 14th round finish. Corbett, thought to be winning, staggered then collapsed from a heart area blow, and Fitzsimmons was finally declared champion as the arena erupted in cheers and fury. Corbett refused defeat, seeking a rematch as he and his team faced the grim aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvaon
Nev
Lusky
Ina
James J. Corbett
Robert Jassinmons
Avorld
Agrewa
Corbett
Princiipals
George Siler
Corbeit
Fitzsimmons
Iis
Ant
Orbett
San Francisco
Hihm
Hawkins Defeats Flaherty In One Round In Loe Here
The HawkinsFlaherty bout ended in one minute four seconds after a left jab to Flaherty's jaw. The crowd of about 1,500 watched as Hawkins quickly ended the bout with a decisive knock out. Green defeated Smith in eleven rounds, Smith citing a broken arm as the reason for surrender. Malachi Hegan refereed. Smith sustained a battered nose and continued clinching.
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Hawkins
Flaherty
Smith
Green
Carson
Ney
Flaherty-Hawkins
Mlaherty
Plahberty
Hawking
Plaherty
Plahberry
Wis
Stith
Billy Smith
George Green
Malachi Hegan
Chicago
Titus Reinstated After Suspension in St Louis Race
Baltimore reports Charirmas Mott of the T A W racing board issued a letter to Frederick J Titus and partners Gabanne and Murphy, lifting Titus from suspension for a banded race in St Louis and restoring him to active status after March 15.
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Titus
Baltimore
Charirmas Mott
T. A. W. Racing Board
Frederick J. ‘Titus
Gabanne
Murphy
St. Lois
Apimteur Mn
Judge Amidou Opens First Term in U S Court at Alamesk
Judge Amidou opened his first term at Alamesk in Bismarck North Dakota with a strong showing of Migauia and witnesses from across the state. Usurk will be in session about two weeks.
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Suden Amidou
Alamesk
Bismarck
N. D
Amidou
United States Court
Usurk
Washington confirms Cuban release of Key West native
Formal confirmation reached the state department from Const Lee of the press bureau reporting Havana’s release of Gseat Ces pedes, a Key West native long based in Jalil Im Ya youn, marking a notable end to a months long detention.
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Washington
Mare
State Department
Const Lee
Releave
Havana
Gseat Cespedes
Key West
Jalil Im Yayoun
First White Resident of St. Croix Valley Dies at 88
Z B Fournier, the first white resident of the St. Croix valley, died at Stillwater city hospital. He came from Canada in the 1800s and settled near Afton, aged eighty eight years.
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Stillwater
Minn
Z. B. Fournier
St. Croix Valley
Canada
Afton
Verstrand Village In New Incorporation Saloons
Verstrand in Faribault county Minnesota becomes an incorporated village with a saloon license. Local efforts to secure saloons have driven the move, with several attempts noted as part of the process.
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Farlbyntt
Minn
Verstrand
I Mirder
Mitin Open Late in Winona as flood break nears
Winona Minnesota on March 18 faces late rising high water threatening the spring thaw. Tunberen families brace for possible disruption as the plan to break up the ice suggests delays to early sowing and local transportation may be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Winona Tunberen
Death Reported After Freight Train Collision
John Lane of Necedah dies after attempting to drop a freight train car on the Milwaukee road near Tonith Wa Utcih Lewes Cut On, with unclear details, but the incident ends in death and a brief report.
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Lewes
Tonith
Mureth
John Lane
Necedah
Milwaukee
Memphis River Flood Worsens Meantime Relief Efforts Surge
The Memphis relief committee reports worsening flood conditions along the Mississippi near Memphis with the river at about eight and a half feet and more areas inundated. About 3,000 people have been moved into Memphis as river craft are deployed and crews warn of potential fatalities unless aid continues.
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Memphie
Tenn
Missiesupt
Memphis
Newark
Moundlanka
Marion
Viteh
United States
West Memphis
A.K
Bucy
Gasoline Stove Blast Kills Family En Route
In Omaha on March 17 Charles Nodatinaky his wife and baby were traveling from Oali to tod and ew home. A gasoline stove in their covered wagon exploded just before departure trapping them in flames. the family perished before aid arrived.
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Wopron
Omaha
Charles Nodatinaky
Oali
Tod & Ew
Wigan
Mali Clerk's Convention Held in San Francisco
The inaugural session of the annual convention of the Talilway Service Mutual Benefit and Benevolent association drew about 20 delegates and guests, with local members in attendance. Mayor Phelan gave a welcome speech as reports were presented by LV. Waring, J. Ryan, and P. 1. Troy, noting the Chicago division.
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San T Francisco
Talilway Service Mutual
Benefit and Benevolent Association
Minty Piece
Phelan
Ranpories
LV. Waring
J. Ryan
Troy
Uke
Chicago
Treasury Allows Draw-Back on Reimported Alcohol Exports
Washington March 17 The secretary of the treasury acting on AG opinion instructs customs collectors that a back shall be allowed on reimported domestic alcohol entering into manufactured articles for export, treated as imported material under section 22 of the act. The draw back equals the duty paid less 1 percent.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Order Revocation Fight Across Forest Reservations
Senator Wilson of Washington pushes to revoke President Cleveland’s forest reservation orders across states. An interior department opinion says President McKinley can declare gold an order made by his predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Wilson
Cleveland
Interior Department
Mckinley
Pastor Expelled by Newark Church for Elopement
New York March 17. The Fairmount Baptist Church of Newark expelled from fellowship Rev. LE. Millington and Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson after they eloped to Canada. The vote was unanimous. Millington and his family have left the city. A grand jury began an inquiry into the elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fairmount Baptist Church of
Newark
LE. J. Millington
Dorothy Dickerson
Canada
United States Rubber to Cut Prices on Boots and Shoes
James J. Ford, vice president of United States Rubber, announces a 10 to 15 percent price reduction on rubber boots and shoes for the coming year. The move aims to boost demand and stabilize the market amid postwar pressures in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Js. Ford
States Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Mackintosh Quits on Leave of Absence in Specified Territory
Governor Mackintosh of the Sorwest Territory goes on leave of absence and will not resume duties until a successor is appointed, with the date to be determined. This development affects provincial leadership and raises questions about interim governance until a new appointee is named.
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Mackintosh
Winnipeg
Liput
Sorwest
Dow
Wiil Pa
Wife cheers as Corbett regains title in tense bout
Mrs. Fitzgerald Richards cheers wildly as Bob Fitzsimmons defeats Corbett, entering the ring to urge him on. She shouts earlier instructions, blames Corbett’s corner, and celebrates with the crowd after the victory, declaring a quieter life ahead for husband and child.
Prohibition Plea Upheld In Liquor Tax Appeal
Judge Guy sustained the demurrer challenging the repeal of prohibitory articles of the constitution. The plaintiffs argued Article 24 remained, liquor sales funded enforcement, and that the referendum was improperly submitted and not properly counted. The ruling leaves prohibitionists without relief on the legality of the tax and report.
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Thels Vouul Amoriaen
Pierre Comesco
Pierrey
S. D
Guy Suetehied
Che
de Answer
Artiicle 24
Covingtons Gang In General Quarking Vnsions Case
Sioux City Iowa March 18 Police probe follows burglary ring linked to Covingtons gang. Residents suspect widespread involvement as officers seek stolen property and bomb components found in abandoned Covington area dwellings.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Covington
Titbe
Corrington Ar Teles
Kilpatrick to Meet Bredin in England Contests
Rutners WL Contest in New York on March 18 reports Charles Kilpatrick the athlete and runner who holds the tonne record sails for England to face B. C. Bredin in several bouts. Bredin is among England's court professionals, while Kilpatrick has become a professional to pursue competition.
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Rutners
New York
Charles Kilpatrick
Hias Salle
England
BE. C. Bredin
Bredin
Kilpatrick
Cabinet Gilers WI Participation in City Ceremonies
Secretary Cage accepted an affidavit to participate in ceremonies planned for the city government. An April filing was expected, with cabinet actions possibly the president will yield.
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Wunealington
Cage
The Fade Eastern Railway Link Proposal
A fragmentary report notes a planned rail connection from Behe lune bar to Brig palipenad at MIN Village in Da, labeled as a RIAN project and a widening of the regional rail network.
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RIAN
Ghirteroi
Behe Lune Bar
Brig Palipenad
Min Village
Congress at Work in Dramatic House Opening
Washington March 17 The Titty fifth House organized with a festive scene and a speaker vote open. Reed, Batley, Bell, Newlands win seats. Newlands and Shaferth abstain. Spencer Teed electrifies the chamber with a witty, self critical speech upon gavel reception. Oldest member Hetmer administers oath. Grosvenor proposes offices for sergeant at arms and more. Senate convenes quietly in extra session with president’s message read and credentials sorted.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Reed
Batley
Bell
New- Innda
Oho
Bulley
Maxwell
Nebraska
Jones
Lewis
Odd
Micchigan
Hetmer
Rep. Va
Dolliver
Iowa
Bull
Oxis
Pierce
McMill
Isy
Dingley
Garitt
Hailey
Oxan
Robertson
Louisiaun
Swanson
Virginian
McMillin
Bailey
Committee On Rules
Henderson
Dalyell
Pennsylvania
Stepubdueang
Texas
McMilu
Lonfledneo
Wage and Wirang
House
Houay
Wation
Senate
Kanga
Corbett
Oregon
Committee of Privileges and Elections
Postmasters to serve four-year term policy
Postmaster General Gary announced the administration will adhere to a four year tenure policy for fourth-class postmasters. Most postmasters may serve out their four year term unless removal for cause is required.
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Washington
Gary
Train derails after broken rail near Hancock injures many
Snowbound car error description notes a passenger train No. 10 traveling thirty five mph derails four miles east of Hancock after hitting a broken rail. The crash badly shakes occupants yet only one person is reported hurt. Snow and debris apparently saved other lives.
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Hancock
Mina
Maren
The Organist Mis cues at Westervelt Wedding
Demarest reports the ceremony went smoothly until the organist mixed wedding music with tunes from Westervelt's bachelor dinner. He began playing The Streets of Ontro.
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Mintake
Clover
Westervelt
Demarest
Ontro
Invention of Alabastine Marks New Era in Coatings
The piece extols Alabastine as a superior wall coating, tracing its rise from humble beginnings to global use. It notes the term kalsomine as offensive to owners and mocks cheap preparations while praising the durable product. The article asserts public demand and advertising as proof that quality goods prevail over cheaper imitators.
Not English Phrase Report From Boston Barroom
A fragment quotes a New York Journal line about a German speaker asking a Kentucky colonel for whiskey in a Boston galoon. The mock dialogue mocks language struggles and accents, reflecting a period newspaper tone.
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Kentucky
Boston
New York Journal
Woman Seeks 20,000 From Railroad Firm After Accident
A railroad accident leaves a woman worried for her husband. The doctor declines recovery hope but advises she pursue 20,000 dollars from the company, per the New York Journal account.
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New York Journal
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad by Salzer Seed Co
An OCR fragment promotes a cold cure with laxative product claims and notes Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin as a major seed grower. It mentions large orders of clover, timothy seed, and grasses, and hints at agricultural seasonality with tea harvest references.
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Cura
USA
John A. Salzer
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