Prize fighting ban spreads across states
The article notes prize fighting being outlawed nationally, with bans varying by city and a Nevada openness for promoters to keep it alive for advertising. It contrasts historic bouts from Carson City and Goldfield to modern limits, arguing most areas have stamped out prize fighting while Nevada remains an exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Philodophia
Denver
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Nevada
Terre Haute
Peoria
Saginaw
Pueblo
New England
Bob Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Carson City
Nev
Goldfield
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Siler
Jack Root
Marvin Hart
Reno
Owen Moran Likely to Return for Fights in England
English boxer Owen Moran who visited two years ago and impressed may return to secure bouts with notable local fighters. His best private fight was against Monte Attell in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Moran
Moran
Monte Attell
New York
College Contests Will Be Close Across Spring Sports
Spring work begins in colleges signaling close and exciting outdoor championships before majors decide titles. Baseball rules complicate judging college supremacy due to no cross-competition method. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea ad from A E Frost promotes youth health and long term comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
A. E. Frost
Breezy Gossip Flows On Baseball Frontiers
Henry Berry takes over Los Angeles team while Henry Berry eyes other franchises and magnates chase eight clubs in the Hudson River league. Ted Sullivan heads to Mexico City to drum up White Sox support as Miller Huggins plans Florida return and Connie Mack weighs Jack Knight for third base in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Berry
Los Angeles
Cal
Bill Coughlin
Detroits
Rucker
Brooklyn
News Southpaw
Jake Beckley
Bug
St. Joseph
Ted Sullivan
White Sox
Jack Rothfuss
Rochester
Savannah Club
At _lantic
Chick Stehl
Boston Americans
Dad Clarke
New York
Lorain
Independents
Clark Griffith
Gus Munch
Chicago
Atlanta
Munch
Jimmy Calahan
Marist
Storke
Fittsburgs
Amherst
John B. Stanchfield
Jack O'Neill
Beaneaters
President Dovey
Jack
Phillies
Hudson River League
Poughkeepsie
Faterson
Newburg
Hudson
Glens Falls
Kingston
Yonkers
Schenectady
Tim Jordan
Bronx
Matty Fitzgerald
John McGraw
Maty
Watkins
Indianapolis
Connie Mack
Jack Knight
Mack
Jimmy Burke
Knight
A Square Deal With Dr Pierce Medicines Promised
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Family Medicines as of known composition with ingredients printed on bottle wrappers. It claims no alcohol and uses glycerine, urging readers to trust genuine products with a forty year record of cures and to avoid substitutes of unknown make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Sages
Pierce
Forgotten Champion Joe Wolcott Returns to Spotlight
Ex champion Joe Wolcott, once prominent after his defeat by Honey Meliody, has faded from public view as months pass. Bb. and O. trains run daily through Elyria to major East Coast cities with sleepers from Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolcott
Honey Meliody
Elyria
Medina
Akron
Youngstown
Butler
Pittesburg
McKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
CAGWELL'S HORSES AND CROMWELL IN HYDE PARK ANECDOTE
A historical sketch describes Oliver Cromwell's passion for horses and a Hyde Park incident. In 1654 he drove six horses in a coach with Thurloe aboard, was dumped from the box, and narrowly escaped serious harm. The tale notes his interest in horse ownership over racing, with limited evidence of racing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Blackwood
London
Ireland
Flanders
Crompeil
Whitehall
Oldenburg
Cromwell
Thurloe
Scroggs
Holmes
Shelley
Box Office Man Sells Out Seats With Any Price Any Time
A theater box office clerk at a busy window turns away patrons until a determined man in a glowing tie asks for two tickets. The clerk gets the price and timing details, then the man calmly proclaims any location and any price. The sale proceeds quietly as onlookers smile at the unusual demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruffit
New York Post
Fight called off for Johnny Thompson vs Rafe Turner in Marysville
The February 22 bout in Marysville California between Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Rafe Turner is cancelled after a promoter claims an opponent is signed for him. Plans circulate to match Thompson with Dick Hyland later this month if Hyland agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Rafe Turner
Marysville
Cal
Valero
Orner
Thuson
Dick Hyland
Yale Fears 7 Will Lose Morse
Fear at Yale that Samuel F B Morse captain last fall may be unable to act as head coach next fall. The position has been offered to Morse by Captain Lucius Big Jow and Morse says his parents want him to enter business after receiving his Yale diploma next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yate
Samuel F. B. Morse
Lucius Big Jow
Morse
Electrogen advertised as cure-all patent remedy
An advertisement touts Electrogen a liquid gas remedy claiming to cure germ diseases and illnesses like consumption catarrh scrofula and rheumatism within 24 hours with internal and external use. It offers a 50 cent free bottle and urges sending name and address to The Electrogen Co Fremont Ohio. Also promotes Kodol digestive aid sold by Eady Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrogen Co
Fremont, O
Eady Drug Store
Rail timetable highlights eastern division trains and arrivals
The list outlines northeast rail schedules with multiple East bound trains for May 14 1906 including No 20 Night Hx No 28 New York and Boston Express No 126 Norwalk Accommodation No 49 Toledo and Buffalo Accommodation No 32 Fast Mail and No 6 Limited Fast Mail with arrival and departure times across Norwalk and Sandusky divisions.
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N. Y
Boston
Norwalk
Toledo & Buffalo
Fast Mail
Sandusky
Chicago
Western Express
Sae Aeree
Cleveland
Detroit Express
Acc
Pacific Express Daily
Peeee Prems
A. J. Smith
C. Heim
Electro-gen advertised cure for blood and nerve diseases
An ad from the Electrogen Co. of Fremont Ohio promotes Electro-gen as a liquid remedy for blood stomach liver and nerve issues. It offers a fifty cent bottle free with a name and address request and cites thousands cured. Also notices administrator appointment for Sarah Ann Bucknell estate in Eaton Lorain County with Daisy J. Reisinger named as administrator with will annexed dated January 23 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubetrogen Company
Fremont, O
Ito
Electrogen Co
Fremont
Sarah Ann Bucknell
Eaton
Lorain County
Daisy J. Reisinger
Cleveland and C S Traction announces daily train schedule
Cars depart Elsaria Public Square Cleveland hourly from early morning to late night with Cleveland Limiteds at set times. Elyria and Oberlin connections shown with regular departures, plus Lorain Amherst Grafton and Norwalk trains and Sunday hours. Officials J D Wilson and H B Buswell noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsria
Public Square
Cleveland
Elyria
Oberlin
Aloo
Weillngtos jRourly
Lorain
Evers
Amherst
Grafton
Birmingham
Berlin
Haights
Norwalk
Lake Shore Electric timetable for Elyria and Cleveland routes
The notice lists bus and train runs for the Lake Shore Electric line serving Elyria Cleveland Beach Park South Lorain and adjacent towns with numerous departure times and connections. It covers west and eastbound schedules from multiple hubs including Rocky River Dover Beach Park and Vermilion with special notes on holiday and limited services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Electric RE L
Rocky River
A.m
P.m Dover
P.m. Eagle
P.m. Beach Park
South Lorain
Elyria
Beach Park
Cleveland
P. m Beach Park
P.m. Eagle Cliff
Dover
Weary ES
Gokata
Lorain
Ohio
Vermilion
Huron
Sandusky
Berlin Heights
Norwalk
Fremont
Toledo
Fremont Oaly
Wors
Siad
Sandusky Sdmiteds
Limityls
Lacyain
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Mar~lin
Onge
Cagwell
Atchison Globe
Africa
Transvaal
Chicago Record-Herald
People’s Want Column
East Avenue
Rawson
Reporter
Reporter Printing Co
Star Employment Bureau
West Ave
Elyria,c
Turner Block
A. L. Agate
FAY Stocking CO
Oakstreet
YALE
LS. & MD
Chicago, N
Michigan
Wun
A . & Boston
Mmoda
Avec Nor
Omd
Buffalo & Gaily
Ens
Boston & Daily
Tae Coe
Bowers
Draggist
BH. W. Patrick
Mendelson
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