Wells defeats Brown in first big legal prize fight under New York law
English champion Mat Wells beat Koodeout Brown in a ten round bout witnessed by 10 000. Proceeds totaled 40000 with New York taking six percent. Outside, 20000 spectators clamored for news. Other items note Kentucky moonshiners on trial, a rattlesnake bite saved by salt and Ketnsese, and assorted society quips.
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New York
New Law
Mat Wells
Koodeout
Brown
Kentucky
Seargeant
Boy Is Convicted Of Killing Broker
New York September 1 The jury in the case of seventeen year old bell boy Paul Geidel convicted of murdering broker William H Jackson at the Iroquois Hotel on July 26 returns a verdict of murder in the second degree The jurors spent a sleepless night in the Tombs criminal court room as they debated degrees of murder and potential sentencing in Sing Sing or Auburn prison.
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New York
Paul Geidel
Bell Boy
William H. Jackson
Iroquois Hotel
Crain
Geidel
Sing Sing
Auburn
Tombs Building
Hurricane damages and relief efforts reported along coast
Charleston sees urgent notices as the hurricane damage widens. The Yamacraw searches for distressed vessels after rescuing passengers from the Lexington and the Bessie Whiting. Debris cleanup and disinfectant distribution proceed as oyster plants and fertilizer works struggle to resume, with losses around a million dollars and rising.
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Charleston
Yamacraw
Lexington
Bessie Whiting
Philadelphia
Savannah
Cypress
Board of Public Works
Board of Health
Beaufort
Law Schooner Burning Off Atlantic
Wireless reports from the steamer Oklahoma say an unidentified schooner burned at sea today fifteen miles southeast of Frying Pan Shoals. Only the mizzen mast remained as the vessel disappeared. the Oklahoma, unable to sight a name, searched for derelicts and crew after a seven day storm ended last night.
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New York
Oklahoma
Port Arthur
Texas
Frying Pan Shoals
Seneca
United Dispatch States
Oklahoma States Revenue Service
Harvesses
Best in the World Eyeware Ad by J W Hyatt Merchant
J W Hyatt of North Carolina promotes Souther land's Eagle Eye Salve as the best eye remedy in the world and asks readers to mail an enclosed order. The terse notice positions Hyatt as merchant of war ren and urges purchase by mail.
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J. W. Hyatt
Warren, N.C
Southerland
Best Dr Bell Antiseptic Salve Praised for Hands
S L Chapman of Massac Kentucky reports using Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve on sore hands and says it is the best he has tried and it completely cured them.
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S.L. Chapman
Massac, Ky
Bell Pine Tar Honey Medicine Praised by Merchants
J. W. McDaniel of Etherton II endorses Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey as unmatched for coughs colds grippe asthma and bronchitis. Look for Bell on the bottle.
Sore Eyes Relief Promised by Eagle Eye Salve
Miss Effie Faulkner of New Castle Pennsylvania reports a three year sore eye condition cured by Sutherland s Eagle Eye Salve and cheerfully recommends it to others in need of such a remedy.
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Effie Faulkner
New Castle
Sutherland
Dr Bell's AntiPain Promises Quick Wound Healing
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bell's AntiPain prevents blood poisoning by treating cuts scotches and bruises It claims to destroy septic matter and allow wounds to heal without soreness urging readers to obtain Dr Bell's product.
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Dr. Bell
How to Treat Accidents With Dr Bell AntiPain
Guidance urges applying Dr Bell's AntiPain for broken skin and wounds to promote quick healing and prevent soreness. Describes internal and external use components and directions.
Special Offer This Week Only
Local store promotes a week long sale with limited time discounts on select items. Customers are urged to act quickly as quantities are limited and prices apply through Saturday.
Special offer drive to gain 100 new subscribers
The notice urges a young lady to bring in the most subscriptions from Monday noon to Saturday noon with a promise of a special offer. It emphasizes hard work and competition to reach a target of one hundred new subscribers.
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Law Schooner
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Mary Fletcher
D. D. Porter
Lucy Kennedy
Lilla B. Hughes
Andrews
Rhea Wilford
Mamie Hemingway
Mattie Wilson
Louise Matthews
Rosalie McDonald
Ruth Isokreit
Andrew
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