Jeffries Wins World Title After 26-Round Fight at Coney Island
James J Jeffries defeats Sailor Tom Sharkey in a ferocious 26 round battle at the Coney Island Sporting Club to retain the world heavyweight championship. Referee George Siler declares Jeffries the winner as Sharkey presses for a knockout with relentless aggression.
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Hingside
Coney Inland
New York
James J. Jettdies
George Siler
Tom Sharkey
Coney Island
Jemtries
Shar- Key
Isao
Dinman
Sharkey
Jeffries
Bla Eye
Howe
Jeffriva
Sler
Riahde
Big Deianey
Erneat Roeber
Tommy Ryan
Jack Jeffries
Fom O'Rourke
Re Dixon
Morris Kelley
Jin M ‘Gath
O'Rourke
Oattern
Sharkeyey
Efries
Pat Sere
Sailor
Brey
Bharkey
So Eas
Hoe
Farer
Jaffries
Siler
Jefries
Auilor
Jong
Tripartite Dissolution Ends Samoan Trusteeship
Washington reports the United States Great Britain and Germany have dissolved the tripartite control of the Samoan Islands. The U S retains Tutuila and Pago Pago while disposition of other islands remains to be settled. Delegates Hill Baron von Bobwarteanstein and Tower attended the joint meeting.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Tutuil Island
Pago-Pago
Erst of Apaintanter
Btate Hill
Baron von Bobwarteanstein
Afalres
Mr. Tower
Mikado at the Opera Delights Crowd in Uneven Performance
A large audience enjoyed the Mikado last evening with a well rendered version and pleasing solos by Miss Stanton Miss Andrews and Miss Howard. Katisha impressed with Miss McNeill in the role. Scene effects were praised as finely arranged. Thursday night Trovatore will be presented with strong advance seat sales.
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Misses Stanton
Andrews
Howard
Miss McNeill
Katfaha
Trovatore
Infantry Battalions Arrive For Watkitel Patrol
Three battalions of the 3rd Infantry arrived on transports Pennsylvania and Olympia this morning and moved toward Watkitel for patrol duties.
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Pennsylvania
Olympia
Thia Mornid Tol
Watkitel
Forecast of Elections: State Races See Close Contests
The Oregonian forecast of the state elections notes Ohio doubtful, Massachusetts and Iowa competitive, Nebraska uncertain, Maryland possible, New York G.O.P. in the Legislature, and a tight race for Phelan in San Francisco.
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Pic
Oregonian
Christmas Presents by Mail Proclamation
President McKinley issues a proclamation allowing Christmas gifts to be mailed to men on duty in the posts or stations, subject to domestic U S postal regulations, enabling holiday deliveries to service personnel.
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McKinley
United States
Land deed records transfer 38 10 acres to Oahu College
A deed from M Hammond Greene to the Trustees of Oahu College conveying 38 10 acres on Miller Street for 65000 dollars has been recorded. Also notes medical terms and affiliations relating to Bar Masonie Temple aboard obscure references.
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M. Hammond-Greene
Oahu College
Miller Street
Conditions worsen as Colenso evacuation stirs Natal
London reports confirm British withdrawal from Colenso and concentration southward. The move threatens Lady Smith and could hinder relief for General Sir George White. Boer forces may have seized the Tugela bridge, complicating rescue efforts and prolonging Natal’s crisis amid heavy artillery duels at Ladysmith.
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London
War Office
Colonial Office
Colenso
Natal
Ladyermith
George Stewart White
Ladyamith
Tugel
Riveso
Joubert
George White
Ladysmith
Tugela
Pietermaritsburg
Jd 1
Redvert Buller
Orange Free State
Free State
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Sir George White
Tugela River
Durban
Cotenso
White
Wik
Thireday
Dr. Leyds
TranelYaal
Brussels
Artillery Duel Report From Boer War Front
The Daily Mail correspondent reports artillery fire near Orange River with Boers using three siege guns at Oliphantfontein and a burgher bringing ２００ oxen into Wearelton. British wounded from Ladysmith arrive Durban to cheers while a Colesburg bridge explosion is blamed on Beers.
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London
Ladysmith
White
Kimberiey
Daily Mail
Ly Mail
Orange River
Wearelton
Free State
Ennemy
Pox Altion
Oliphantfontein
Woeselton
Colesburg
Nova
Hilo Cabinet Discusses Custom House Post Office Plans
A Hawaii Cabinet meeting reviewed Hilo petitions on the new custom house and post office site. Decisions include housing the present post office in the new building, licensing wine and beer for local outlets, and plans for a Mahop Estate pump station near the tramway terminus with a coal siding and a reservoir site. The Interior Ministry was told to delay Lohaving Water Works actions pending further Cabinet guidance.
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Hilo
F.C. Corera
Pala Maul
N. P. Hazelton
D. A. Dowsett
Mahop
Bishop Estate
O, R
Palama
Lalu Hina
Mack Smash Hack Crash on Fort Street
A hack driven by Tom Quinn lost control on Fort street this forenoon. The horse bolted toward the hall tree outside McIntyre's on King street, smashing into a carriage at Bo Hall's corner and throwing its rider. The horse then stood, calm, as the wrecked hack and shattered rig were left on the sidewalk.
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Tom Quinn
Nolte
Fort Street
Mr. Holner
Bo. Hall's
McIntyre
King Street
Mr. Belser
Aguinaldo Proclaims Manila November 2
Aguinaldo issues a proclamation announcing the American Congress will meet in December to decide whether imperialist policy and the bloody work are to continue. He urges soldiers to act properly so Congress will consider war of independence and asks priests to abstain from politics and to help redeem the church’s name. The resignations of Paterno and Buencamino are seen as a blow to revolutionary leadership.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Congress
Paterno
Buencamino
Retain Philippines Urges Congress Support
A Washington Herald report notes a meeting on Friday urging Congress to pass a joint resolution declaring the United States intention to retain the Philippine islands. The plan calls for suppression of insurrection and broad local self-government under U.S. civil rule.
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New York
Washington
Congress
Philippine Islands
United States
Pennsylvania and Olympia Bring Expeditionary Troops Home
Rough voyage ends as nine battalions and two companies of the 29th and 30th Infantry return from Manila aboard the Pennsylvania and Olympia. Officers include Colonel Bullard and Captain Winston with 1009 men and 34 officers aboard the Pennsylvania. Olympia carries 1169 men and officers, including two battalions of the 45th Infantry. Both ships dock at Astoria and Oceanic, crews report good health and relief after the rough voyage.
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Peppaylvania
Olympia
Stornlog
Portland
Manila
Astoria
Pennsylvania
Sera
Ielso
oPansylvania Cane
Oceanic Dock
Bullard
Duncan
Aeolt
Wales
Winston
Taylor
Hardman
McMan
Steward Blacklock
C W. Green
Packie Mall
Horbor
30Th Infantry
45Th Infantry
Smalor Parker
Siam transport Blom voyage report from Manila to Honolulu
A Siam transport report recounts the Manila to Honolulu trip, noting headwinds and a new captain after leaving Manila October 20. It details crew, mainly Filipinos, the salvage of a Government cargo fighter adrift in the China Sea, typhoon damage, and the loss of horses and mules with some euthanized. Captain O'Neil and crew actions during the typhoon are praised.
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U .A
Releich
Austria
Antonio Valentin
Oicer Xigga
5Novich
Lyman Bishop
United States
Albert P. Taylor
Honolulu
Manila
Siam
Hongkong
China Sea
O'Neil
Sen
Otis
Transportation Department of the Army
Messet
McCully Premises Sold To Honolulu Syndicate Purchase
A Honolulu syndicate purchases about 140 acres of the McCully property near King Street near J A Cummins home. Purchase price not disclosed. More details are expected to emerge in coming months. The site will become premier residence plots once the boulevard from King to near the park is completed.
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Honolua
McCully
King Street
J. A. Cummins
Honolulu
King
War Office Cable Restores Ladysmith After Siege
London November 3 9716 8 m The War Office reports a cablegram announcing that the relief of Ladysmith has been restored and that mail from that place is now able to proceed.
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London
War ‘Office
Ladysmith
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