Jeffries Wins World Title In Eleventh Round Over Fitzsimmons
New York June 10 James J Jeffries defeats Robert Fitzsimmons to become world champion at Coney Island Sporting Club before 9 000 spectators. Jeffries uses a swift left and powerful rights to overpower the veteran, dominating from the ninth round and finishing Fitzsimmons in the eleventh with a stunning blow sequence. The Cornishman fought bravely, but Jeffries pace defense and reach proved decisive as the new champion celebrated in his corner.
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New York
James J Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Coney Island
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey Declares He Is World Heavyweight Champion
San Francisco June 10 Tom Sharkey declares in a statement that he is still the champion heavy weight of the world and that Jeffries must defeat him before claiming the title. He says Jefferies has greatly improved.
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San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Jeffries
Jefferies
Jeffries Victory Revered by Father Preacher in East LA
In East Los Angeles Champion Jeffries victory prompts a religious view from his father a preacher who says the Lord was in the fight and Jim won though he did not approve of boxing. He asks about the round ended and any injuries while Mrs Jeffries sends a congratulatory note to her son praising his hard work.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Fort Wayne Gazette Sold at Auction for 10050
The Fort Wayne Gazette sold this morning at public auction to C. C. Miller for 10050. The sale, held at the Fort Wayne Trust offices, drew two score or more of prominent citizens as bidding progressed from 5000 to 10050. Rumor said the Journal company might buy, but Miller stated he would publish the paper unless other arrangements were made.
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Fort Wayne Gazette
C. C. Miller
Fort Wayne Trust Company
C. A. Wilding
S. B. Fleming
Thad Butler
Huntington Herald
John S. Glenn
H. C. Rockhill
John Morris, Jr
Charles McCulloch
Messrs. Fleming
McCulloch
Messrs. Butler
Miller
Mr. Butler
Mr. Miller
Journal Company
Butler
Sentinel
Senator Bell
Bell
Journal
Moynihan
Associated Press
Gazette
Indiana
Allen County
Evening News
Judge Hench Expected to Approve Sale Soon
A judge is likely to approve the sale this afternoon or tomorrow and the paper’s status should be known within 24 hours. A friend of C C Miller says the Gazette will pursue a Republican line on national affairs while staying independent locally. Miller has been a Democrat to date.
Monroeville Man Fatally Crushed by Rolling Log
Chris Heckler died after a log rolled from a wagon while he loaded it in Monroeville last Saturday. He was crushed beneath the log. doctors said there were no hopes of recovery and his injuries were extensive from the chest down.
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Chris Heckler
Monroeville
Big Blaze Destroys Island Park Tabernacle
Early this morning a fire swept the Island Park tabernacle near Rome City about 1 am, heavily damaged by an incendiary act. The structure, owned by the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad company, housed Knights of Pythias district events and historic performances. Estimated loss around 2500 dollars, assembly to proceed in a waterproof tent. directors plan a Monday meeting for further action.
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James P. Chapman
Rome City
The
Sentinel
Island Park
Knights of Pythias
Pythians
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company
Island Park Assembly Association
Mater
Louis Fox Buys Trentman Block in Downtown Deal
Louis Fox, associated with National Biscuit, purchases the large Trentman building at Calhoun and Washington streets for about 50 000. The four story brick block fronts 100 feet on Calhoun and 80 feet deep, with five first floor stores. He plans immediate remodeling, retaining current tenants, and renting upper floors for light manufacturing.
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the Sentinel
Louis Fox
Trentman
Calhoun and
Washington Streets
Fox
Mig Trentman
National Biscuit Company
Calhoun Street
Will Send Representatives From New York to Chicago
New York June 12. The silver men of this state will send representatives to Chicago for the July 20 meeting of the democratic national committee. They aim to urge a resolution, likely by ex Governor Stone of Missouri, declaring that only delegates from states whose conventions endorse the Chicago platform will be treated as regular at the national convention. Dr John E Gardner, a Bryan ally, plans to attend and supports the measure to pressure Tammany and the state party to back or oppose the Chicago platform at the state convention.
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New York
Chicago
Stone
Missouri
John E. Gardner
Bryan
Tammany
State Democratic
Northern Indiana Notes reports a string of regional incidents
An eccentric figure known as Jack the Jagger was found dead near Wabash. Incendiaries tried to burn Bearss hotel in Peru but the fire was stopped. Henry Mosely, Miami county resident for 55 years, has died on the farm he lived on. Joseph McDowell of Wakarusa was fatally injured by timber from a revolving saw. Jacob Garber of Columbia City attended the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight in New York and reportedly bet $5000 to $3500 on Fitzsimmons. Adelma Lupton, Jay county's largest landowner, dies in Pennville, a bank stockholder and gas-business magnate. Logansport to Kendallville electric line promoters win right of way. towns along route show enthusiasm. Mrs. Granville W. Daniels, whose husband Montpelier merchant was jailed over an assault claim, now says she was insane when making the charge and urged her daughter to corroborate it. daughter admits the story was false. Republicans in Marshall and Kosciusko counties plan to nominate a senator from Marshall. Rollo B. Oglesbee of Plymouth is a candidate. Bluffton News notes Judge Vaughn struggles to find Blackford county councilors under reform law. seven required, four refuse to qualify, pay is $10 annually. The judge appointed four replacements to begin.
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Columbia City
New York
Fitzsimmons
Adelma Lupton
Jay County
Pennville
C. A. C. & C. Railroad
Logansport
Kendallville
Granville W. Daniels
Montpelier
Marshall
Kosciusko
Rollo B. Oglesbee
Plymouth
Bluffton
Vaughn
Blackford County
T. C. Neal
Referee Chapin Rules on Schell Loan Preferential Payment
H G Keegan trustee in bankruptcy for J F Schell Loan and Investment Co filed a petition arguing a preference in payments to John W Evans. Referee Chapin directed the trustee to demand repayment and, if needed, to sue in the federal court with jurisdiction.
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H. G. Keegan
J. F. Schell Loan and Investment Company
Referee Chapin
Schell Company
John W. Evans
Sword for Lawton by Sion S Bass post
Sion S Bass post appointed a committee to raise money for a handsome sword for Gen H W Lawton now in the Philippines. Lawton, a former resident and member of the post, will be honored. The committee includes H C McMahen I N Medsker A B Covell Ambrose Hintz and John Hannon. They meet Monday evening to decide the plan.
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Sion S
A. 8. Covell
Ambrose Hintz
John Hannon
Young Boy Fractures Elbow After Fence Fall
Otto Heine seven years old fell from a fence Friday at his Grand street home and fractured his right elbow. Dr Deumling reduced the fracture.
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Otto Heine
Grand Street
Dr. Deumling
K. O. P. Memorial Day service honors departed comrades
Phoenix lodge 101 and Fort Wayne lodge 116 Knights of Pythias held their annual memorial at Lindenwood. Members traveled to the cemetery at 2 p.m. to decorate graves with flags and flowers. Rev. C. C. Cissell presided as prelate and Dr. C. V. Leedy was chancellor commander. Hon. J. M. Robinson gave an address before return to the city.
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Phoenix Lodge
Fort Wayne
Knights of Pythias
Lindenwood
C. C. Cissell
C. V. Leedy
J. M. Robinson
Wells county refuses to accept placement for draft service
Reports indicate no refusals to accept draft places in Wells county and a plan to trial the law. Elder L L Carpenter of Wabash, a Christian minister, will dedicate his 500th church next Sunday in Gambier Ohio at age 70. In Warsaw, Peter Miller wounded his wife and then cut his own throat in a jealous rage. he is in critical condition. Warren Sebring, nearing 100, plans to vote for McKinley in 1896 and lives in Silver Lake. An incident near Mishawaka involved a blue racer snake captured with a lasso after frightening Alexander McConnell. The eight-foot-three-inch reptile is the largest of its kind in the area since 1869.
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Wells County
L. L. Carpenter
Wabash
Christian Church
Gambier
Carpenter
Warsaw
Peter Miller
Miller
McKinley
High grade bicycle won at Lehman’s clothing house drawing
Steven Gartt of 97 Buchanan Street, a moulder at Bass foundry and ticket holder No 10203, drew the high grade bicycle given away biweekly at Lehman’s clothing house on Saturday evening Miss Kitty Oswald has joined Dr Weisel’s dental parlors.
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Bass Foundry
Lehman's Clothing House
D&w-T
Miss Kitty Oswald
Dr. Weisel
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