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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
2
San Francisco December crowd of up to 25 000 watched Robert Fitzsimmons and Thomas Sharkey clash for a world heavyweight claim. The bout ended when Fitzsimmons floored Sharkey in round eight with a left to the jaw and Sharkey collapsed, later carried out unconscious.
A San Francisco crowd packed the pavilion for the National club boxing match between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey. The 24 foot ring filled the center as over 150 boxes and thousands filled the gallery seats. Police and ushers kept order while women attended in large numbers. The bout started late after pre events and the fighters appeared in robes before shedding them and gloves. Fitzsimmons, lean and panther like, faced Sharkey, stocky and muscular. A referee dispute arose over bandages but was resolved as Sharkey removed objections and both fighters prepared to fight.
The description recalls a boxing match between Sharkey and Fitzsimmons. Round one shows Sharkey pressing with lefts and rights, Fitzsimmons scoring on Sharkey’s neck and head, and several exchanges including two knockdowns of Sharkey by Fitzsimmons. The text notes a foul decision and ongoing action into round four.
The crowd roared as referee Wyatt Earp awarded the win to Sharkey after a disputed foul claim. Fitzsimmons protested, saying he fouled only in self defense, while Sharkey was said to have delivered illegal blows in the clinch. Sharkey later showed groin injury and confusion lingered in the arena.
Washington reports say Olney warned Spain that Cuba must be crushed within three months or U S intervention would follow. Consul Lee’s unfavorable Cuba report suggests grave conditions and civilian suffering under both sides, prompting conservative senators to urge vigorous action and possible congressional intervention.
In Trenton New Jersey December 3 two men were shot amid a job riot at the new reservoir site. Hundreds of unemployed men including Hungarians and Italians gathered to seek work when others tried to drive them away. An Italian named Salvator drew a revolver and fired several shots wounding one man seriously and another in the arm. Salvator was arrested.
Madison Wis Dec 8 The November election on the constitutional amendment to empower the legislature to raise the state superintendent of public instruction salary to 1200 passed with 88 752 for and 66 500 against a 17 754 majority against The next legislature will be nearly all Republican with the senate 29 Republicans 4 Democrats and the assembly 90 Republicans 10 Democrats
In Topeka on December 8 Judge Thayer said a decision in the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe case would be announced next Monday morning. Attorneys for both sides submitted cites and the case was taken under advisement by Judges Thayer and Foster. Neither judge disclosed any hint of the outcome.
St Louis December 8 fires in the Gilson Asphaltum company mines near Fort Duchesne Utah have been extinguished. President C O Baxter has received telegram confirming the cessation of the underground blaze and that mining operations may resume.
Hanna's visit to Major McKinley included a 4:30 train trip to Cleveland after a day of consultations with the president-elect. It is understood Hanna may be offered the treasury portfolio if he accepts a cabinet post, while his decision remains pending. Judge Harry White and his daughter joined the McKinley residence visit and lunch, and General Clarkson invited the major to Buffalo for the G A R encampment with the city’s support.
An explosion of dynamite at the Phillips railroad extension work killed Orland Larocca an Italian worker and fatally injured Antonio Damore and maimed several others Fifty men were nearby when about sixty sticks of dynamite exploded blowing Larocca to pieces his legs and head mangled and buildings shaken The blast injured or endangered multiple workers with debris and collapse in the village and surrounding area
New York reports that the February 1 agreement among anthracite coal companies and carriers will run through January 1897 with a thirty day withdrawal notice. No withdrawal has been filed, and observers expect continued cooperation despite a weak business mood and pre-election tension affecting the trade.
Milwaukee December 3 The Wisconsin Anti Convict Labor association formed yesterday by representatives of chair manufacturers and other affected interests. Twenty five firms attended as letters from other lines of business favorable to abolition were read. Resolutions condemn convict labor as ruinous to free labor and urge state and county authorities to end the competition. F M Mann elected president Carl Freschl vice president and L C Mayhew secretary treasurer.
Madison officials report final statewide totals with McKinley at 268 185, Bryan 165 528, Trevering 7 509, Palmer 4 584, Bent ley 346, Matchett 1 314, total 447 411, McKinley’s governor plurality 103 612. Scofield leads with 264 081, Silverthorn 16 957, Berkey 8 144, Henderson 407, Wuttrop 1 806, total 444 005, Scofield plurality 95 724.
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