Nelson Dominates Gans in Third World Title Fight
In San Francisco on September 20, Battling Nelson overwhelmed Joe Gans in their third meeting, wearing down the defending champion with relentless rushes and brutal rights. Gans, claiming retirement after this bout, acknowledged Nelson’s superiority while referee Smith confirmed a full 20 count.
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Ratuia Ie
Nelson
Kinacki
Joe
Gans
Coffroch
Mann
Gang
Boxer
Three Menz
Jilly Papke
Joe Gans
Smith
Gens
Willie Sxeefe
Gus
Central League Standings Highlight Seasonal Change
The Central League season closes with notable shifts in team standings. Evansville, South Bend, Zanesville, Grand Rapids, Terre Haute, and Wheeling show varying records as the circuit ends. Elkhart athletic association football members plan tonight’s practice with a possible Mishawaka game forthcoming.
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Evansville Co
South Band
Danton Wo
Fe Wayne
Springfield
Zanesville
Ganton
Grand Rapids
Terre Haute
Wheeling
Elkhart Athletic Association
Mishawaka
Marjarié Ren and Henry Hubert Mc Lauchlin Wed in New Zealand
In Point Pleasant New Zealand on September 10 Miss Marjarié Ren married Henry Hubert Mc Lauchlin at the bride’s mother Mrs William Holdship Ren summer home. Both families are steel magnates with ties to New Zealand industry. Prominent society figures from New York Pittsburg Philadelphia and other cities attended.
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Point Pleasant
N. Z
Marjarié Ren
Henry
Hubert McLauchlin
William Holdship Ren
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Farmer mocks farming and recalls Mrs Jack Frost tale
A farmer mocks the ease of farming, then recounts Mrs. Jack Frost who bought a neighboring farm. She split a chicken yard by sex, sent roosters to friends, and returned to find roosters fighting and dead birds, misunderstanding gender roles in poultry.
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Chicago
Jack Frost
Europe
Oculist Uses Blind Beggar as Advertisement in Warsaw
An enterprising oculist in Warsaw hires a blind woman to sit by the Church of the Holy Cross and display a light board with his name, address, and hours. The busy street location draws attention and intrigues passersby while benevolent old ladies drop coins into her mug. It is unclear if patient numbers have risen.
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Warsaw
Church of the Holy Cross
Why She Could Not Tell
A doorstop humor item from Youths Companion. Mrs Tribbles forgets the Bible text after a moth distracts her at church. She explains she clapped her hands via a quick movement with a folded handkerchief, catching the moth but losing the text. Mr Tribbles presses for the reason.
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Jane
Mr. Tribbles
No Satisfaction Letter Highlights Printing Errors
A reader condemns the editor for misprint errors in two letters. The correspondent cites that "honesty" was changed to "hosiery" and "ripe experience" to "tripe experience" while praising Mr. Skimmerhorn's virtues and urging accuracy.
Occupations of Vacationists: Holmes Weekend on the Boardwalk
Sherlock Holmes and Watson observe vacationers on the boardwalk and guess occupations from appearance. They identify a waiter by foot size, a tanner from tanning, a cook from a stout figure and fumes, a grocer from a thin man in a bathing suit, and note actors use facial muscles for expression.
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Sherlock — Holmes
Watson
HURRYING COURSE OF NATURE
The Wall Street Journal comments that farm life, while still uneven, has improved in many areas due to three forces the telephone trolley and good roads These developments reduce isolation and link farms with cities bringing refinement comfort and better communication The piece suggests Roosevelt appointed commission could hasten nationwide extension of these gains.
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Roosevelt
Wall Street Journal
Thought Mail Was White Man's Food Rev Hiram Bingham Arrives
Rev Hiram Bingham arrived in the territory from Honolulu aboard the Alameda and became a notable figure in the Gilbert Islands history. His work began in 1857, when natives lacked writing and had never seen paper. The first missionary mail was stolen and eaten by locals, who believed it to be white man food.
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Hiram Bingham
Honolulu
Alameda
South Seas
Gilbert Islands
San Francisco Chronicle
Woman seeks magisterial notice in London assault case
In a Pall Mall Gazette report a middle class woman claimed a man gave her a black eye. She said she needed a magistrate’s notice and, asserting she is a single woman, demanded a summons rather than endure the incident silently.
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London
Pall ‘Mail ‘Gazette
Wanted housing and dozen job notices from old newspaper
A jumble of small ads lists WANTED rooms and housework helpers. Entries include competent girls for general housework at multiple addresses, apprentices and milliners, and a boy job. Various FOR SALE and FOR RENT notices follow, from stoves and houses to flats and rooms, with contact names and street locations.
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Middlebury St
State Street
Pratt Street
Strong Avenue
For Rent Listings in Jones and Nearby Streets
Furnished modern flat of four rooms and bath available on South Third Street Jones. Also furnished house of eight rooms with furnace and bath centrally located. Board requested by gentleman, $25 per month. See Pratt Street contact and office notice for details.
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Khulman
Prospect
Bower
John ‘Banks
Wikhart
Ind
Bell
Capitol-Choccolate Co
Columbus
Ohio
South Street
South Main Street
South Third Street
Jones
Marion Street
Carpenter& Zookt
Pratt Street
Breeding and Social Compact Referenced by Lord Chesterfield
The excerpt cites Lord Chesterfield on moral breeding and the social compact between rulers and subjects. It contrasts civilized protection with obedience and suggests that violations of the compact justify forfeiture of advantages.
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Lord Chesterfield
The Mother's Criticism
An anecdote about a mother reacting to her son’s promotion to commissioned officer. He sends her a box of naval oranges from the south, provoking her sharp remark in a wartime Army and Navy Life style anecdote.
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Army
Navy
Foley's Honey and Tat Cough Remedy Safe Under Law
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tonic for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs under the Pure Food and Drug Law. Recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults, with dealers noted.
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Foley
Piles Cured In 7 to 14 Days By Pazo Ointment
Guaranteed to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles with quick action. The ad asserts relief in a short period and offers refunds if not satisfied.
Ladies of the W R C Market at 111 S Main Street
The Ladies of the W R C announce a market at 111 South Main Street on Saturday September 12. Local shoppers can find fresh goods and crafts and support the organization. Proceeds benefit community activities and relief funds of the club.
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The
S. Main Street
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