Nelson's Game Battle Elevates Him Over Wolgast
San Francisco February 23 The lightweight championship bout in Richmond drew 13 000 to 15 000 fans and 37500 purse for Wolgast with Nelson earning 12000. Nelson bought 35 percent of the moving pictures for 750 and praised Wolgast while noting weigh‑in errors and fatigue. Wolgast plans a long rest, while Nelson claims training overrun and weight issues influenced the outcome.
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Street car and train wreck in Denver kills and injures
Denver reports two killed and twenty injured as a Union Pacific passenger train collides with a street car in the afternoon. Two others are believed fatally hurt. In Washington, Senator Tillman shows favorable progress in his illness.
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Weather forecast for Oregon Washington Idaho region
Rain or snow expected tonight and Thursday across Oregon and Washington with warmer air in the eastern portion. Southeast winds will be brisk along the coast, while Idaho sees snow tonight and Thursday and warmer temperatures in the central region.
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Miner Dies in Gas Explosion Near Central City
Central City Kentucky February 23 An explosion of gas in the Iron Mountain Coal Company mine three miles from town today probably fatally burned one miner while 74 other members of the day shift escaped with slight bruises.
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Desperate fight on Jersey Central train leaves two dead
On a Jersey Central line to Newark, Harrison Higbee and Leslie Lord were fatally wounded by an infuriated man who opened fire after an argument about a woman. Gale Young and Roger Young battled the assailant as the train sped away, the attacker leaping from the car as it ran at twenty miles per hour.
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Cambridge Bank Closed by Federal Authority
National City Bank of Cambridge shut its doors under a Washington controller of the currency order and a bank examiner took charge. The article notes a shortage in accounts and mentions a broader context of labor unrest and local incidents, including a major riot near Baldwin Locomotive Works and prolonged transit strikes in Philadelphia. Also cited are student wireless telegraph experiments in Oregon and Rogue River Valley real estate totaling $674,400 with subsequent sales reported.
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National City Bank of Cambridge Closed Over Shortage
The controller of the currency reports a $144,000 shortage in individual deposits at the National City Bank of Cambridge. George W. Coleman, named as bookkeeper, fled after causing a defalcation that wiped out the bank’s capital stock of 109,660 and surplus of 39,450, rendering the bank insolvent and a receiver will be appointed.
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Geo. W. Coleman
Banker Coleman Missing From Cambridge Bank Absent In Kansas City
George W. Coleman, bookkeeper at the National City Bank of Cambridge, closed today and has been absent from Cambridge for several days. The last report places him in Kansas City.
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Webster resigns. Cleeton to become Multnomah judge
Judge Lionel R. Webster resigns from the Multnomah county court. Governor Benson receives the resignation letter this morning and announces that Thomas J. Cleeton will be appointed as his successor. Webster will retire from office on March 1. Portland Journal.
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Senator Brown Attacks Hughes Over Income Tax Amendment
Senator Brown of Nebraska defended the income tax amendment in a Senate debate with Governor Hughes on the issue. He argued the proposed change would not burden states and noted support from Alabama, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, and others. He warned that only revolution could end the federal state balance, and cited President Taft’s alignment with New Jersey’s governor.
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Big Fight For San Francisco Heavyweight Title
San Francisco on February 22 hosts the announced heavyweight championship bout between Jeffries and Johnson. The official confirmation came after a late-night conference detailing venue, date, and broadcast plans.
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Jeffries-Johnson
Frank B Kellogg May Enter the Senate Key Risk and Return
Frank B Kellogg, famed trust buster, considered a Senate bid. Reports indicate potential candidacy could reshape party dynamics and policy stakes. News notes Kellogg’s prominence and influence in shaping antitrust and international policy discourse.
Kellogg Targets Minnesota Senate Seat Amid Trust Busting Fame
Frank B Kellogg, known as a trust buster in current administrations, aims to enter the Minnesota Senate race succeeding Senator Clapp whose term ends next year. He is considered alongside Tex Rickard Eddie Graney and Jim Griffin. Mrs H V Johnson arrived from Junction City to visit her mother Mrs Billmire this afternoon.
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