Horton Law repeal sparks boxing debate in New York sports
The piece notes the end of the Horton law makes boxing illegal in New York, with many sporting men praising the change for cleaner matches. It contrasts sensational boxing coverage with attention to tennis and baseball, then shifts to a long discourse on Chinese lore, language, and imperial history, ending with a commercial plug for Kedol Digestive aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York
Yellow Journals
Roosevelt Reply Highlights Philippine Policy During Expansion Debate
Governor Roosevelt's acceptance letter emphasizes McKinley’s re-election and the national welfare, opposing free silver and urging careful handling of trusts. He draws a historical parallel, arguing expansion and governance share a Jeffersonian precedent, linking Louisiana and the Philippines in nation building.
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New York
Roosevelt
United States
Republican National
McKinley
Fusuin
Hut
Debate on expansion and self government in the Philippines
Governor Roosevelt argues that the Philippines are now part of American territory and must be governed in the inhabitants' interests. He advocates merit-based administration, nonpartisan offices, and cautious moves toward self government, warning against surrendering the islands to Aguinaldo or an oligarchic rule.
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Tefrain
Hiseerty
Kentucky
Northwest
Anthony Wayne
Treethia
Pinckney
Detroit
Jefferson
Louisiana Territory
Louisiana
Arkansns
Missouri
Lotiuna
Town
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
North
Dakoti
United States
Defferson
McKinley
Philippines
Deffersin
Jyferson
Roosevelt
Florida
Alaska
Hawaii
Wood
Aen
Taft
Merit Systeten Ia
Amseniee Ua
Luzon
Aguinaldo
United States Army
Grant
Stockbridge
Army
Wd Navy
Congress
Puch
Ferryboat New Brunswick Collides With Yacht in New York Harbor
In New York on Sept 17 the Penne ton and Ohio Rail road companys fast ferry New Brunswick was struck by an unseen steamer near Cortlandt street. No one aboard injured but the incident caused excitement among passengers. The yacht suffered a damaged stem and masts, while the ferry sailed to Jersey City after ensuring the other vessel was not in danger.
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New York
Penneyton‘ola Railroad Company
New Brunswick
Font of Cortlandt Street
North River
Jersey City
Bronewick
Eek
Philadelphia
United States
Delaware River
Vorvette Nautrelios Miaulis
Pirreus
Malta
Gibraltar
Mideira
Cape Verde Islands
Martinique
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Nauarchos Miaulis
Greece
Pennsylvania
Boston
Colonel Shoots Man in Covington Duel Case
ITA special to The Constitution reports Colonel Asher Thomason of the Second Georgia shot Otto Powler in front of Fowler's residence in Covington Gia. Both men were armed. Powler was said to be fatally wounded but was stopped by Powler's brother. Long standing enmity noted. Thomason based at Madison.
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Atlanta
ITA
Covington
Gia
Asher Thomason
Georgia
Otto Powler
Bowler
Colonel Thomason
Bowlers
Fowler
Thomson
Madison
Gallantey of German Cavalry in Sept 17 Victory
Gallantey in which De. Lchramier and 16 German cavalrymen attacked Tuetse ehwong, scaled the walls, opened the gates and captured the officers before halting hostile proclamations. Ill treatment of Christians in the city was stopped. Lieutenant Gibson breaks down in Chicago on Sept 17 after Meyearold Derby chatter and a disputed $20,000 offer.
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Gallantey
Victor B.C
Gillantey
de. Lchramier
Orient
Breconshire
Tuetseehwong
Garmen
Offields
Lieutenant Gibson
Chicago
Meyearold
Charles Tread Smith
Dawson
Vancouver
B. C
W. A. Baer
Baer
Stewart River
Fire destroys major store in Amsterdam New York
Fire gutted the large Young & Striker goods store in Amsterdam. Seeley and Con bookshop and Hanson and Dickson furniture store suffered smoke and water damage. Total loss estimated at $40,000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Amterdam
N.Y
Amsterdam
N. Y
Young & Striker
Seeley & Con
Hanson & Dickson
Prominent Elmira Builder Thomas Gerity Dies at 86
Thomas Gerity, Elmira’s oldest contractor and builder, died at 86. He constructed many notable public and private buildings in Elmira. He is survived by a son, W. S. Gerity, head of Gerity Bros. wholesale drughouse.
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Jimirn
Elmira
N.Y
Thomas Gerity
Gerity
Gerity Bros
Impeachment Move Tangles Qing Leaders In Shanghai Dispatch
Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang impeachment memorialing Prince Tuan Chang and others with consent from viceroys, amid hopes of strengthening anti empress dowager faction. News describes German and Russian positions, relief efforts, and unrest around Peking as Western powers watch.
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London
Shanghai
The
Times
Li Hung Chang
Rockhill
Mawmi von Schwartzenstein
Prince Tuan
Prince Chang
Tsailan
Prince Tan
Kang Yi
Mong Chang
Marquis Tseng
Yang Trang Yi
Lin Seuch Shang
Sheng
Earl Li
Chiang
St. Petburg
Trotal
Manim von Schwartzenstein
Germany
Bai Li
Yang Li
Empress Dowrager
Peking
Princ Thao
Daily News
Baron von Wetteler
Morning Post
Tientain
Ho-siche
Tien-tsin
Count von Wakersee
Itsn Tung
Yu Ln
Chi
Morrison
Prince Ching
Vessels Lost in Newfoundland Storm Off Frence Treaty Coast
Seventeen fishing schooners went ashore at Conche Englee Griquet Croc and Quirpon on Sept 17 near St John s Newfoundland after a severe storm. About 40 others sustained damage though no lives were lost as vessels were in port.
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St. John’s
N. F
Conche
Englee
Griquet
Croc
Quirpon
Filipinos Kill Pro Americans in Luzon and Visayas
Manila reports that ten Filipinos labeled American sympathizers have been murdered by countrymen in the last fortnight across Luzon and the Visayas. Morong and Laguna remain tranquil while United States troops are redirected to Philippine needs. Last week’s toll includes 40 Filipinos killed, one American dead, three wounded, and two captured. A harbor improvement bill seeks a 1,000,000 gold appropriation with dockage protection to be built in about 18 months. A civil service bill is planned for next week, establishing a board of one Filipino and two Americans, with exams by the Washington civil service commission and army boards.
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Manila
Luzon
Visayas
Morong
Laguna
United States
China
Philippines
Wright
Philippine Commission
Washington Civil Service Commission
Army
Washington
Kruger's Plans Warship to Convey Him to Holland
Lisbon reports authorize Kruger to depart for Europe with precautions for his safety. Netherlands offers a warship from Lourenco Marques to bring Kruger to Holland. Kruger to sail via Marseilles aboard the German steamer Herzog. Military actions near Vet river disrupt Boers. 31 wagons, cattle, stoves, and 65,000 rounds seized. Plus industrial output and ship visit notes from Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
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Holland
London
Lisbon
Mozambique
Mr. Kruger
Europe
Kruger
Netherlands
Lourenco Marques
Daily Express
Herzog
Marseilles
Cape Town
MacDonald
Orange Colony
Vet River
Fire damages Erie lithographing plant. insured loss
Fire at the Erie Lithographing and Printing works caused 40 000 to 50 000 dollars in damage. The loss is fully insured and the firm will continue operations with help from other local printers. Partly cloudy cooler today with brisk northwest winds on the lakes tomorrow.
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Pire
Erie
Hrre Lithographing and Printing Works
Railroad Timetables for May 27 1900 High Valley Line
Schedule lists departure and arrival times from Freeland for connections to Weatherly Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia and New York with intermediate stops at Hazleton Mahanoy City Shenandoah and Wilkes Barre. Includes trips to Pottsville Scranton and Scranton via Hazleton Junction with electric car connections and special notes on Sunday service and connections at Hazleton Junction.
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Ehigh Valley Railroad
Freeland
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Hethlehem
Aston
Philadelphia
New York
Sandy Kun
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Fittston
Sermitton
Hazleton
Mubunoy City
Shenandoub
Ashiona
Mauch Count
Bethlehem
Easton
Mt Carmel
Shamokin
Poutsville
Sandy Run
White Mayen
Scranton
Bethenem
Justo
Hazieton
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Shamoki
Haston
Kite Haven
Huston
Pottsville
Slamokin
Shemindoub
Wilkes
Uritton
Jeddo
Eckley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Muaver Meadow Road
Koun
Hagielon
Junebun
Dritton
Harwood
Cranberry
Jombicken
Deringer
Feror
Sun
The Hat and the Tithe Defines a Gentlemen’s Title
An excerpt discusses English uses of the title Esquire and the silk hat as symbols of social pretension. It notes many so called gentlemen wear hats, seek Esquire on envelopes, and distance themselves from tradesmen, while underscoring the title’s self asserted and non substantial nature. It also recounts a Royal anecdote about Empress Frederick correcting a sailor who called her a little lady.
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Manu
West End
London
Frederick
Victoria
Doctors' guessing contest yields no correct winners
MedJigger-Young Dr Downs wins fifty dollars in a guessing contest. Thingumbeb and two other doctors tied for guesses but all were wrong after a patient consultation. The dainty pills mentioned are DeWitt's Little Liver Pills, promoted as effective for liver troubles. Grover's City drugstore.
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Grover's City Drug Store
Downs
Thingumbeb
Philadelphia Press
DeWitt
Grover's
City Diuy
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Freeland Tribune
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Tribune
Preehind
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Middle Kingdom
Shens
Canton
MR. Roosevelt
Hondas
Steaoer Breconshire
Yu-ln
Tientsin
Chinament
Watkins
Commissioner Rockhill
Voking
Nengal Lancers
Fourteenth American Infantry
Shanghai News
Fengal Lancers
Theotsin
William Woodville Rockhill
Tu Lin
Grand Canal
Twliv
Sixth United States Cavalry
Yang-tam
Pei-Hoe
Hughes
Third
United States Artillery
Trancock
L Henry Burkholder
Brooklyn
Taku
Seymour
Iron and Steel
Harrisburg
State Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Allegheny
Jist
Havena
Havana
National Party
Tmayand
Republican Party
Manuel Sauguily
Berriel
Pinar del Rio
Gonzalo de Quesada
Rivera
Quiles
Santiago
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Hazleton Junction
Tombicken
Deringer Alii
Breppton
Tombicka
Hasieton Junction
Gauy
Beaver Meadow Road
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Wnh
Hazie Brook
Kekley
Bruin
Dilly
Luther Oc, Smith
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