Decisive Day Looms for Maher Fitzsimmons Fight
The El Paso boxing scene centers on Peter Maher who may fight Friday despite a boil and red eyes. Rumors swirl over Arizona or Juarez as the venue while Fitzsimmons trains nearby. Maher vows to fight on as Dan Stuart selects the battleground and trains observe anxious anticipation.
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el Paso
Peter Maher
Maher
Arizona
Fitzsimmons
Peter
Las Cruces
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Fitz
Sonora
Fort Hancock
Ei Paso
Mexico
Juarez
Help for Cubans movement gains momentum at sea
Dr Costello arrives as Cuban aid to insurgents increases. The Osteria carries 50 men and arms. Capt Edward Ardue leads the expedition joined by wealthy Cuban-American supporters. Ten vessels have delivered 700000 cartridges and 5000 rifles to Cuba in 10 days. Gomez and Maceo command 10000 armed men, with more to follow if weapons arrive.
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ParuapEeLpain
Costello
Treasury
Cuba
Capes of
Delaware
Osteria
Spain
Edward Ardue
New York City
United States
Gomez
Maceo
Havana
Matanzas
Second Westminster Concert Postponed to Wednesday
The second Westminster concert has been postponed to next Wednesday evening. Organizers cite scheduling adjustments and urge ticket holders to hold their plans. The new time remains in the city venue schedule.
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Westminster
Free sheet music with $1 purchase at Karn Music Store
Eight thousand copies of sheet music will be given away one per customer who spends at least one dollar at Karn Music Store located at 9 East Columbia Street. The offer runs while supplies last and targets regular shoppers in the district.
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Karn
East Columbia Street
International Business College
T. L. Stappits
Burglars Wind a Clock in Michigan House
In Unicn near Wisco Mrs Sarah Goff and staff were bound and gagged during a home invasion by three masked burglars. They ransacked the residence, assaulted the hired man, then dined and wound the clock before fleeing around 2 AM. Deputies trail the suspects toward Detroit.
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Unicn
Mich
Sarah Goff
Wisco
Railroad News Highlights 2 Cent Fare Battle and Local Incidents
The Knights of Pythias encampment faces uncertain plans as no fare rate is set. Cincinnati hosts a supreme officers’ meeting on Feb 22 to decide. A. M. Smith joins Nickle Plate as brakeman. many local workers faced illness, funerals, or shift changes. The Lake Shore line train bound for the city was snowbound near Waterloo. Other items note civic arrests for liquor without license, a recovering robbery victim, court filings, and a blizzard disrupting activity.
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Knights of Pythias
Cincinnati
A. M. Smith
Friendship Lodge
John Collins
P.G. Tigar
Phil C. Wortman
Islin
N. J
Wortman
Pennsylvania Company
Lake Shore Railroad
Waterloo
Fred Tegeder
Pittsburg
Fred
R. H. Harrison
James Schaum
Lancaster
Schaum
Captain Harrison
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United States
Riley
Hardendorf
Russ George
East Main Street
Boniface Baugert
Fairfield Avenue
Squire Bullerman
Fuller
Post
William Fuller
Albion
Felts
Kansas
Liar hurled insults at prayer meeting triggers arrest
In Aboite township George W. Black pressed a warrant against Elijah Faulkner for disturbing a religious meeting after Faulkner allegedly called Black a liar during a sermon. Clerks faced a cold office, prompting officials to buy a stove as a fire warning placard appeared in the clerk's precincts.
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Aboite Township
George W. Black
Aiken
Elijah Faulkner
Faulkner
Black
Lorraine reported dying actor in romantic marriage case
A Detroit telegram reports William Tutley alias Fred Lorraine dying at his Leeds home. The Arcola Illinois incident centered on his Dec 7 marriage to Flo Lewis, which stirred public indignation over alleged hypnotic influence and threats of violence before Lorraine left town.
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Arcola
Ill
Detroit
Mich
William Tutley
Fred Lorraine
Leeds
England
Lorraine
Flo Lewis
Great Blizzard Suffering In Chicago And Wind Caused Deaths
In Chicago today the coldest of the season left people freezing and homeless with nine below zero and four below by late morning. Two men died from exposure. police stations overflowed with the cold and no shelter was refused. A boiler in Jackson Park’s old machinery hall exploded, injuring six, two fatally, while rumors spread of fishermen lost in Burrap harbor during the night storm. The Cleveland Leader office also burned, causing about $10,000 in damage.
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Chicago
Central States
Jackson Park
Burrap
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
Leader
Hats and Fur Nishments Go Out of Business at Heymans
Heymans at 142 Calhoun Street advertises hats caps and gents furnishings as they quit business. The Dittoe Grocery Co moves to 24 West Berry Street. Public library closed all day Saturday and Saturday evening for Washington birthday holiday.
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Heyman’s
Calhoun Street
Washington
Dittoe Grocery Company
No. 24
West Berry Street
Lona
East Berry Street
Oil loading accident may prove fatal for worker
In Indiana on February 20 an oil loading incident caused deadly gas exposure. John Cummings collapsed after fumes spread and was impaled by a rusty iron fragment. He was taken to Presbyterian hospital in Chicago where doctors fear for his life. Several others were affected but not seriously.
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Praverse Crry
Mich
Gawn
W. A. Fry
Ind
John Cummings
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Home Telephone Company announces new contract plan
The Home Telephone Company says it will take contracts from wherever desired for six or more patrons on the same line at the same price as Bell. The firm does not endorse or recommend this service, noting it has proven unsatisfactory wherever used.
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Home Telephone Company
DOW
Bell Telephone Company
Explosion rocks Johannesburg killing hundreds
Eight car loads of dynamite exploded devastating the town. Scores of dead and injured lie among the wreckage as rescue crews search through the blackened ruins. Authorities warn of continued instability and fear for survivors.
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Johannesburg
Explosive Disaster Tears Through Wiedendorp Johannesburg
Eight railroad cars loaded with dynamite exploded in Wiedendorp's suburb, Johannesburg, killing and wounding hundreds. The blast razed areas within a half mile, leaving 1000 homeless and many bodies scattered. Whites among the victims include six girls. Malays Kaffirs and Chinese most affected. Relief efforts unite Boers and Uitlanders amid tragedy. Also notices of job ads and Chicago strike actions accompany the report.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Wiedendorp
New Novelties From M. Frank & Co Bee Hive
The firm announces completion of its annual invoice and now offers the latest dress goods silks and wash goods in exclusive imported patterns. Domestic items also featured inviting competition. Bee Hive store name included.
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M. Frank & Co
Bee Hive
Castle Hall Dedicated by Hesperian Lodge No 12
Franklin Ind February 20 dedicatory exercises marked the opening of the new castle of Hesperian lodge No 12 Knights of Pythias with a parade led by Brigadier General Ross and 500 uniformed members. Frank B Posey of Evansville addressed the gathering as GOP gubernatorial candidate.
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Franklin
Ind
New Castle of Hesperian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Ross
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
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