Kaufman Wins in 39th Round Heavyweight Bout
Al Kaufman defeated Jim Barry by decision after 39 rounds in Los Angeles. Barry was tiring and the sponge went up at the start of the 39th as Kaufman wore him down with a persistent defense and brutal blows. Barry briefly led in the early rounds but Kaufman dominated from the twentieth, scoring multiple knockdowns and ending with a decisive victory.
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United Press Service
Los Angeles
al Kaufman
Jim Barry
Barry
Jim
Kaufman
Italy's Awful Loss Defies All Description
Descriptions of a southern Europe catastrophe report at least a half million sufferers with about 240000 dead and thousands more injured starving and crazed by war zones and pestilence. The disaster eclipses past tragedies such as the San Francisco quake with immense scale across Messina Reggio and nearby towns.
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Europe
San Francisco
Messina
Reggio
Messina Straits
Portland Attorney James Finch Convicted in Fisher Case
James Finch a former Portland attorney is found guilty on the murder charge in the Fisher case. The verdict follows a high profile trial highlighting legal defense strategies and the evidence presented by prosecutors.
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James Finch
Portland
Penn Official Dies Disgraced Former Treasurer Dies in Mass
William T. Fathies, former Pennsylvania state treasurer implicated in Capitol grafts, died today in Media Massachusetts from pneumonia while serving a two year sentence.
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PENN
United Press Service
Media
Mass
William ™ Fathies
Capitol
Storms in Canada Hit Eastern and Central Regions
Fierce blizzards sweep Eastern and Central Canada with heavy stock losses reported from ranges. Winnipeg dispatch notes widespread disruption and ongoing severe weather.
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United Press Service
Winnipeg
Canada
Royal Hotel Sells Under Sheriff’s Hammer in Barnette Case
The Royal hotel, a two story frame building on lot 5 block 1 west between First and Second avenues, sold at marshal’s sale for 4812.78 dollars to Captain Barnette the judgment creditor, after bidder Mark Sullivan beat Sam Stein. Deputy Marshal Frank Wiseman oversaw the sale in the case Jesse Moore Hunt & Co versus Neil M Sorenson and others, with Barnette holding a foreclosure mortgage and a prior judgment of 4481.12 plus interest.
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Barnette
Sam Stein
Mark Sullivan
Jesse Moore Hunt & Co
Neil. M. Sorenson
Sufus Sorenson
Frank Wiseman
First
Second Avenues
Earthquake Toll Surges in Italy with 240000 Dead
Rome reports the death toll from the earthquake centers on Messina and Reggio. Naval officials say 240000 killed, with 135000 in Messina and 40000 in Reggio. Battleships carrying relief arrive as parliament readies a costly relief appropriation.
Taft Rejects Southern Taft Club Plan
Augusta December 31 reports that proposals to form a large Taft club in the south have been rejected by president elect Taft who calls the idea unnecessary.
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United Press Service
Augusta
Taft Club
South
Taft and Foraker Quit Ohio Race
Charles P. Taft retires from the contest to back Burton after a meeting with Governor Harris and Senators Foraker and Dick. Later Senator Foraker also withdraws, signaling Burton’s clear path to the governorship. Senator Dick agrees to yield in two years to Taft in the next Senate race.
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Taft
Foraker
Ohio
Columbus
Charles P. Taft
Harris
Burton
Mr. Taft
Sing
End of Doom in Messina Amid Debris
Dec 31 reports describe Messina's ruined streets as rescue workers struggle to relief the overwhelmed city. An order authorizes shooting in reach of no aid as debris entombs victims while Reggio and Lower Calabria suffer floods and immense destruction. The king and queen labor tirelessly, near collapse.
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United Press Service
Messina
Reggio
Calabria
Eist Class and Passengers Tonight
The notice indicates Eist Class and passengers boarded tonight at O'Cleck. The event involves a gathering or transport activity with unspecified details in the readable text. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Four New Arrivals On It From The Steamer Yucatan
Fairbanks readers await the Orr stage at 6 o'clock tonight bringing 300 pounds of first class mail from the steamer Yucatan and four passengers including Mrs William Jones Mr and Mrs Ed S Orr owner of the stage company and Attorney R F Roth. The outbound stage left at 1 o'clock with Mrs Mc Grew bound for the states and seven hundred pounds of miscellaneous mail was dispatched.
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Fairbanks
Orr
Yucatan
William Jones
Ed S . Orr
R. F. Roth
McGrew
U S Fleet Heads to Sicily to Aid Refugees
The War Department orders the Atlantic fleet to abandon its round the world itinerary and steam under forced draught to Sicily to relieve and care for refugees in stricken cities. The squadron, reported from the Red Sea, is expected to reach the Suez area within three days and arrive by Sunday.
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United Press Service
Washington, D. C
War Department
Sicily
Red Sea
Suez
Straits of Mesa
Flying machines may not worsen dust nuisance on country roads
The Cleveland Leader notes that as flying machines gain popularity they may knock down a chimney or damage a fruit tree but will not increase the dust problem on rural roads.
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Cleveland
Kaufman Barry Bout Hinted as Johnson Challenger
The San Francisco report notes Kaufman aimed to challenge Jack Johnson if he won against Barry and the match drew attention as pundits doubted either Kaufman or Barry could defeat Johnson. Analysts pictured Johnson disposing of Kaufman in three rounds if the chance arose.
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Kaufman
Barry
Johnson
No covetousness dangers warned by Uncle Eben
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben warning against envy as it may invite misfortune, telling readers not to covet what neighbors have. The piece then, in a light aside, compares Elbert Hubbard to Richard Le Galliene, noting one resembles the other in size and appearance and invites readers to choose which likeness fits best.
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Eben
Washington Star
Storms and Cold Bring Severe Hardship to London Poor
London reports long storms and bitter cold causing starvation and suffering among the poor and unemployed. Officials expect government relief to be increased as conditions worsen across the city.
News Express to Ester Daily at 1 30 P M
The News Express schedule shows a daily Ester service departing at 1 30 P M. Details on a specific route or stopping points are not provided in the fragment.
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News Express
Ester
Bryan City Population Highlight Shown in Town Visit
Jack Hayes, one third of Bryan’s population, was in town last Wednesday, drawing attention to local demographics as reported by the Hot Springs Echo.
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Jack Hayes
Bryan City
Portland Attorney Found Guilty in Fisher Killing Disbarment Case
James Fithe, the Portland attorney who shot Ralph Fisher, president of the Oregon Bar Association, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Sentence was reserved as an appeal is planned, with disbarment proceedings already begun amid the bitter fallout from the case.
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United Press Service
Portland
James Fi
Ralph Fisher
Oregon Bar Association
Association
Fisher
White House to Host New Year Reception Tomorrow
The White House will open for the annual New Year's reception tomorrow forenoon. An invitation lists visitors will pass through the formal ailment and time of the big crowd.
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United Press Service
Washington
White House
Fragmentary dialogue notes from an early farm scene
A garbled quotation hints at a two act farm scene with characters exchanging opinions about meals and ownership. The legible words suggest stage dialogue fragments rather than a complete report of events or names.
Rescue Efforts Continue At Lick Coal Mines
Rescue parties at the Lick coal mines work to save 100 miners trapped by a wall of fire. Forty deaths have occurred so far. about 50 men remain in the works as rescuers hope to reach them this afternoon. Air supply has been cast doubt on survivors after long confinement.
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Ating Lick
T.O . Uteae
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