Corbett Triumphs as Mitchell Is Out in Nine Minutes
In Jacksonville on January 26 the Corbett Mitchell bout ends after three rounds nine minutes with Mitchell knocked down three times and unable to land a solid blow. Corbett weighed 154 the purse reached $20 000 plus side bets. Referee John Kelly oversaw the match as fans witnessed a one sided contest.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mitchell
Charley Mitchell
Charley
Tom Sayers
Heenan
Sayers
Tom
Jim
Corbett
Ed. Smith
Denver
Rattenna
The Fight as It Occurred Three Rounds That Won 820000
A detailed recount of the boxing match between James Corbett and Mitchell. Round by round actions show Corbett's guard and counter blows, mounting pressure, and a decisive late finish with a rights to the jaw that ends the bout as Mitchell collapses.
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Corbett
Sullivan
Mitchell
Foreign miners riot fears as Red Flag appears in Pennsylvania
Report from Mansfield Pennsylvania describes dawn to dusk unrest as miners threaten Armstrong Foster Read and Cherry mines. Sheriff Richards deploys deputies while operators fear sporadic riots. 22 Slavs arrested over Steen rioting. security measures include a Gatling gun and cannons at Beadling’s store.
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Mansfield
Richards
Armstrong Works
Foster & Steen
Ridgewood
Read and Cherry
McDonald
Monongahela
Tom's Run
Steen’s
Winchester
Governor’s Plan Develops After Fight Between Corbett and Mitchell
After the bout Corbett and Mitchell were arrested with bonds of 5000 dollars for each principal and 2500 for others. In court a reconciliation followed with both shaking hands and Mitchell expressing regret for his harsh remarks.
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Corbett
Mitchell
Phillips
Colonel Cockrell
Duval Athletic Club
Condition of George W. Childs
Physicians report George W. Childs had a quiet day with no marked change in his general condition as of midnight. The update was issued from Philadelphia on January 30 by his attending doctors.
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George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Midwinter Fair Opens in San Francisco
Frisco’s Midwinter Fair opens with a grand parade through city streets. Thousands rush to the grounds as cable cars bear crowds to the Agricultural Building and Recreation grounds where a 7,000-seat grand stand fills rapidly for ceremonies led by James D. Phelan and Bishop William F. Nichols with a 300-voice America chorus.
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San Francisco
Exposition Grounds
William F. Nichols
America
Iowa Senate acts on bonds and butter import rules
In Des Moines on January 30 a state senate joint resolution urged Congress to regulate butter import imitation. The senate passed a bill allowing counties to issue bonds up to 5000 dollars to cover outstanding warrants. Bills introduced include pension trustee limits, liquor sales controls, farmers institutes, state savings banks, and several appropriation measures. In the House a permanent normal school endowment bill was proposed and a pharmacist jury-duty exemption passed. The Stephens Richardson contest concluded with Stephens seated by a 26 vote recount.
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Des Moines
State
Senate
Congress
State Normal School
Stephens-Richardson
Stephens
Congress Debates Tariff and Income Tax in January Sessions
The Senate discussed Call's public land resolution and the federal election bill. In the House, the sole tariff amendment raised the duty on cut stones, while debates on the income tax and Wilson bill continued with no final action.
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Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Carlisle
J. Logan Chapman
Michigan
House
New York
Chandler
George William Curtis
Charles Sumner
Dolph
Willis
Ways and Means
Washington
Teller
Hawaiin Islands
West
Stewart
Hoar
Higgins
McMillin
Ex President Harrison and Stevenson Send Regret Over Judge Calkins Death
Ex President Harrison and Vice President Stevenson wired expressions of sympathy on the death of Judge William H. Calkins aged 52 in Washington. Calkins a former Indiana congressman served 1866 to 1882 and was praised as a patriotic lawyer and gentleman by both leaders.
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Tacoma
Wash
William H. Calkins
Bright
Calkins
Congress
Indiana
Stevenson
Admiral Benham Escorts American Vessel to Rio Wharf
In Rio de Janeiro on January 30 the US fleet intervened in a flare up between insurgent ships and three American barks Amy Good News and Julian Hollins. Admiral Benham forced protection to the Amy escorting it to the dock as Da Gama refused satisfaction. The move prevented further fire and drew thousands of spectators.
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Rio de Janeiro
United States
Admiral Benham
Amy
Julian Hollins
Benham
da Gama
da Gana
Peixoto
America Navy
Painter Denies Guilt in Final Statement Before Hange
Chicago January 27 The last writing of George H Painter who was hanged yesterday for the murder of his mistress states his innocence and criticizes Governor Altgeld for pardoning many criminals He declares he did not commit the crime and prays to be kept from hell as another execution follows a faulty first rope resulting in a second hanging to complete the sentence
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Corbett
Mitchell
Birmingham
Chantilly
Kelly
Dempsey
Delaney
Donaldson
Leetle
Brady
England
Pony Moore
Chicago
George H. Painter
Altueld
Painter
Alice
Dick Edwards
Lesal
Dispute Over Cause of Dr Cronin Death
In Cronin homicide case experts disagree on the killer: prosecution asserts blows to the head killed Dr Cronin while defense argues death may stem from kidney disease or other factors. The insanity pleas keep the issue unresolved as to what caused the death.
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Cmcaco
Cronin
Sovereign's bill questions Carlisle on bonds issuance
The bill seeks sworn answers from the secretary and associates on the legal basis for issuing bonds in the treasury circular and whether payments would be in gold coin. It asks why silver coinage as possessed by the department isn t used to meet deficits and why bonds are to be sold beyond the needed deficit amount in the gold reserve. The admission of the bill in court will be argued today.
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Washington
Carlisle
Treasury
United States
Notable Names Gather Across States in Historical Notice
A list of prominent figures appears with locations from New York to California, naming Laura Schirmer Mapleson and others such as Louis Haagen of Alton, Patterson Sharpe of Elgin, Joseph Hopkins of Madison, and Constance Fenimore Woolson of Venice, among many. The roster includes figures like A E Baldwin of Cleveland and Leander D. Armstrong of Rockford, reflecting a cross-state social register item of the era.
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Laura Schirmer Mapleson
New York
Louis Haagen
Alton
Ill
Captain Patterson Sharpe
Elgin
Bloomington
Joseph Hopkins
Madison
Wis
Constance Fenimore Cooper Wooolson
Venice
Lyman J
Fostoria
E. I. Baldwin
Cleveland
Alexander Nelson
D. D
Washington Female College
Delaware
J. W. Clinton
Vinton
Herman Moos
Cincinnati
Gersham Martin
the Press
Galesburg
Ils
Leander D. Armstrong
Rockford
Dr W M Bair Leads Regional Medical Practice
Dr W M Bair serves as representative for OC area and medical director at Chicare Dispensaries located on State Street Clark Street and at 189 West address.
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Chicare Dispensaries
State Street
Bs. Clark Street
Peculiar Visit Promises Cure and Private Treatments
Notice from Leggett House Fairfield invites calls for PRE CONSELEATION in German or English covering private and chronic diseases. Promises successful methods and wordlerial cures sent across the United States. Letters to WM Pint at North State Street, Chicago.
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Graat & Sons
North & Tayter
Bankers
State Street
Chieneo
Life Convicts To Be Hung In Mississippi March
Judge Christ man sentences Horace Smith and Henry Singleton to hang on March 27 for two murders while in prison they had killed two other convicts. The report includes stray quotes on ads and opinions not related to the case.
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Jackson
Miss
Christman
Horace Smith
Henry Singleton
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