Pugilists Battle On New Years Day Championship Fight
Tonopah Nevada hosts the lightweight title clash between Joe Gans and Kid Herman at the Casino Athletic Club with a $20,000 purse and potential $92,500 gate. Gans and Herman train in peak condition as boxing crowds arrive from San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Chicago. The arena seats 800 with a 24 by 24 foot ring and high expectant interest in the world title bout.
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Casino Athletic Club
Tonopah
Nev
Flee Gans
Baltimore
Kid Herman
Chicago
Jack Welch
Dee
Spear
Joe Gans
Kid" Herman
Arena of the
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Gans
Herman
Nelson
Nate Lewis
Adam Ryan
Fettle
Casino Club
Inman
Derman
Herpian
Her- Indah
Hernan
Gins
Joe Cans
Kid” Herman
Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Billy Frazier
Boston
ESS
Canada
Harry Gilmore
Lawrence
Mass
Jim Carney
Revere
Billy Meyer
North Judson
Jimmy Carroll
Austin Gibbons
Hoboken
N. J
Chronology of Lightweight Title Changes Toward 1902
The record traces McAuliffe beating Billy Myer in New Orleans in 15 rounds and sparring with Kid Lavigne in New York in 1896. Lavigne wins England’s title in London on June 1 by KO Jim Burge in 17 rounds. La Viene then holds the world lightweight title until July 3, 1899, losing to Frank Erne in Buffalo in 20 rounds. Erne retains until Joe Gans KO in Fort Erie on May 13, 1902, for a title still held.
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Billy Myer
New Orleans
McAunliffe
New York
Kid Lavigne
Lavigne
England
Jim Burge
London
Laviene
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Erne
Joe Gans
Fort Erie
PURE FOOD LAW IN EFFECT
Washington reports the new pure food law to start tomorrow with full enforcement. The act bans adulteration and artificial coloring in foods and drugs, requires factories to allow inspections, and imposes penalties unless manufacturers or wholesalers provide guaranties of compliance. Federal inspectors will test products in open markets to ensure conformity.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Emile Loubet Born In 1838 A French Statesman
Emile Loubet, predecessor of M Failliers as French republic president, was born December 31 1838 at Mar sanne Drome. Son of a peasant he rose from mayor of Montelimer to deputy, senator, prime minister interior and public works minister. He became president of the senate in 1896 and then the republic, noted for integrity and lack of scandals.
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M. Failliers
Marsanne
Drome
Montelimer
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Interior
Republic
M. Loubet
France
This Date in History Fragmentary Chronicle
Fragmentary historical notes list Montgomery’s Quebec event, Samuel Dexter becoming Treasury Secretary in 1800, Emile Loubet birth, Austrian Emperor revoking a constitution, the 1862 Murfreesboro battle, Sheridan capturing chiefs Santanta and Lone Wolf, and Leon Gambetta’s death, with several garbled names and dates.
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Montgomery
Quebec
Samuel Dexter
Massachusetts
The
Treasury
Emile Loubet
France
Murfreesboro
Stone River
Isos
Sheridan
Santanta
Lone Wolf
Kodol Almanac and Two Hundred Year Calendar Ad
An advertisement promotes the 1907 Kodol Almanac and Two Hundred Year Calendar from FE. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago. It highlights features like birthday day of week, birthstone, star guidance, forecasted weather, and future events up to 1996. Readers may receive a copy by mailing a note and a two cent stamp.
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Messrs
FE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Semi-Annual Water Rents Due January 1 1907
Notice to water customers: semi annual rents due at the water company's office on January 1 1907. A 10 percent discount applies if paid six months in advance. Office will be open evenings between Christmas and New Year’s. Remember the 10 percent discount.
Daily Journal delivery rate notice ends with 10c per week
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at ten cents weekly. Subscriptions are available to any part of the city, offering affordable access to local news and updates.
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the Daily Journal
Illinois Income Surges 50 Percent Under Treasurer Small
State Treasurer Len Small reports a 50 percent rise in Illinois income over six years, driven largely by inheritance tax receipts totaling 1.376 million in Small’s two-year administration. Expenditures favored charitable institutions, penitentiaries, and education, with over 5 million to charity, 1.5 million to reformatories, and nearly 3 million to schools. Transfer of the office to Ma. Smutski is set for January.
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Len Small
Deneen
Tlinois
Illinois
Sant
Mr. Small
Mrr. Small
Small
University of
Ilinois
Ma. Smutski
Chicago
New Life Insurance Laws End High Commissions Era
New York Dec 31 Special The year ends with sweeping life insurance reforms to be operative tomorrow The key change caps money spent acquiring new business shrinking agent commissions by about 20 to 25 percent Endowment policies face a 5 percent renewal cap for nine years Other policies limit to 7 to 4 percent for nine years Companies must file detailed year end reports on dividends stocks securities and real estate Parent officers earning 5000 plus must be listed Beginning tomorrow every policy must state the complete contract between insured and company.
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High Commissions
New York
Lfe
Armstrong
Superintendent of Insurance
New Year Toast Of Elks Announced For New Year’s Morning
Announcement has been mailed to Elks members for the annual New Year toast to the grand exalted ruler at 11 o'clock on New Year's morning. The custom is observed by Elk lodges nationwide and recalls both present and absent brothers with the traditional tribute.
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United States
Patent Notes: Women Innovate Furniture Designs and Combos
A large number of patents awarded to women cover novel furniture ideas. One item resembles a school desk that also houses an organ. A sofa converts into a bathtub with simple manipulation.
Silent London railway club reads on the go
A curious London club formed for sea son ticket holders on a suburban railway lets members read the paper during daily commutes. Ten members join at sixpence weekly with revenue given to the guard who reserves a carriage each Saturday for the group.
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London
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