Fitzsimmons to Meet Rubbin in Heavyweight Showdown
August 1 reports from New York on August 10 at Madison Square Garden the Fitzsimmons Rubin bout as the main attraction with public interest high. Both fighters train hard and aim to decide the top heavyweight contender while Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy loom in other big match talks.
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Fitzaimmonein
Twentieth Century Club
Madi
N Square Garden
Be A
Linky Beb
Fitgnimmons
Fitasimmons
Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Kid Motoy
Motoy
McCoy
Corbett
Tom
Gold McCoy
Saratigg
Sal
Teddy
New York
Tom Sharkey
Bop Fitesimmons
Nmoday
Batley
Fitesimmons
Hutilin
AmMena
Tublin
Mona
Joan Mat
Ae Toran
Jim Jeffries
Astory Park
Jeff
Brady
Gianod
Jefforde
faWtlivs
Burials
Nnst
Turkey
Bob HoNy
Hky
Yank Kenney
Wient
Ol Roblin
Mat Roblin
Sharkey Picks Fitz in Hot Boxing Gossip
The New York special reports Tom Sharkey forecasts a victory for Fitzimmons over Rubia in the August 10 ring bout. Sharkey mocks Rubia’s chances, talks future matchups and betting odds, and notes Labyrinthian chatter about Jeffries and Roblin amid heavyweight plans.
Texas Smith Appeals Suspension From Turf Controversy
Texas Smith announced an appeal after a suspension ruling by the Whitngton Park board. He sent notice to E. C. Hopper, James Howard, and others, and debated whether to stay in Chicago to contest the decision or quit racing. The case involves bribery allegations and regulatory actions by turf authorities.
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Mas Devinen
Ghivuy
Angel Y Texayr Smith
Sams
E. C. Hopper
Eh St
Turt
Cor- Hegton
James Howard
Warthington Park Club
Shen Fee
Peters
al- Wena
Smith
Chicago
Tim
Man Denounces False Charges Amid Appeal to Board
A resident claims he faces false accusations and seeks an official hearing after a letter from Mr. Hopper advised an appeal. Mr. Smith vows to pursue action until he is cleared, alleging a conspiracy and asking to learn the facts behind the charges. The Washington Park board is linked to a related dispute over a purported pledge.
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Hopper
Howard Wig
Smith
Mith
Washington Park Board
J. Carroll
Board of Appeals
Howard
Carroll
Ethelbirt Wins Derby Trials in Brighton Cup Thriller
Ethelbirt captured the American Derby lead by ten lengths over Sidney Lucas with Herbert trailing. The Brighton Cup featured close finishes at Brighton Beach and Kenilworth, with Scheck aboard Alny Scheck winning the Grand Union Hotel stakes at Saratoga and multiple races detailing mile times and placements.
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New York
Ethelbert
Wo Sud
Brighton Beach
Laip
Sidney Lucas
Herbert
Milt
Filehugh Woo
Thing
Kenilworth
King Pepper
Bolvine
Musette
Smoke
Cytang
Spencer
Tito
Jenkins
Ang
Tod
Subond
Saratoga
John F. Schorr
Alny Scheck
Tommy Burns
Sumter Caldwell
Rochester
Kiundike
Percon
Jess
Jolly Roger Wins Northern Stakes at Hawthorne
Hawthorne on August 4 featured a fast card with a large crowd. Jolly Roger ridden by Winkfield captured the Northern Stakes as the favorite over Milwaukee in a five and a half furlong sprint, amid a day of brisk racing and multiple events including mile races and handicaps.
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Jolly Roger
Hawthorne
Winkfield
Milwaukee
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Princess Tatyani
Ragwreath
Tite
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Greenock
Passe Partout
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Viking
Golly
Roper
the Bobby
Titan
Aleeda
the Lady
Malaise Time
Plantain
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Kien
Catastrophe
Heniig Gun Club Medal Event Highlights
The Heniig Gun Club hosted a medal contest last Thursday with 130 shooters and visitors. L D Harvey led scores with 14 while Spicer and Vinson also posted high marks. The weather and grounds were favorable though mosquitos and wet prairies affected the shooting conditions.
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Anyll
Spicer
Was
T. Beene
Harvey
Song
Rico
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State Tennis Tournament Reduced Rates for Brenham
Brenham Texas August 4 The Santa Fe Railway granted reduced rates from all directions to Texas for the State tennis tournament with the State shoot at Brenham. Tickets available August 7 for arrivals August morning and return on August 1. Cups and trophies on display at W J Graber's. four cups in total for doubles winners singles winner and all comers five.
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Drenham
Texas
Santa Fe Walkbad Haa
W. J. Graber
Mewurn
T. A. Holland
T. A. Lowi
Bronham
Turbulent Night in Boxing Talks and Public Notices
A garbled 1900 era mix covers boxing chatter featuring McGovern Erne and Jeffries, with remarks from Pitcher Garvin and Clark Griffith on a potential bout. The excerpt also includes local notices about a fancy work department exhibit and charitable contributions to a home, listing several donors and organizations.
Galveston Team Receives Strong Elevation Rumor
The Galveston squad is described as strong with Claude Reilly reporting a letter from their manager praising the players. Firemen at the park trained yesterday and coach Mhokey expects a win. Galveston’s stadiums and grounds are in prime condition with upgrades and filling of spots, as listed in the club lineup and positions. Palestine and Texarkana played a slow game with several errors. Palestine wins 15 to 7 and earns a rematch in Memphis tomorrow.
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Rootera
Mhokey
Postiong
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Creergraeves
Calcrot Visser Campdo Slercovieh
Marlowe
Fuet
Palestine
Texarkana
Texas
Texarkana Yastbal
Eninn
Palestine Club
Memphle Scora
Batterseu
Palestino
Bally
Weight
Markly
Texarkumuicnes
Webb
Cotton Belts Triumph Over Heboro Picks in Tyler
The Cotton Belts defeated the Heboro Picks today in Tyler Texas with a decisive quota of IL ty 2. The game featured strong play by both sides as fans witnessed a tight contest and a clear Cotton Belts edge.
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Tyler
Texas
H! Heboro
Faith Home Association Thanks Members and Plans Shows
The Faith Home Association thanks distant members and notes weekly meetings at Shearn chapel. Twenty two children, ages 10 days to seven years, are in the home with plans to raise the age limit. Circulars for the chrysanthemums show in November invite exhibitors to compete for prizes, and a new benefit department will be added to this year’s entertainment.
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Charles Stewart
T. Wy Hotwe
Atraet
la Branchetree
Hermann Society
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Koox
Jesse Lutwick
Worton Shangtore
Mecara
Krupp & Tuffly
J. A. Hutton
CO. W. Robinson
Texas Lawp Aid Oil. Company
Moesers, C. IL
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Mesern
Lewyn
Sehmpit
H. F. Mactregor
Weir
Miller
Knox
Mesars
Ross & Wright
Houston
Evening
Chicago
Pannee
Faith Home Association
Shearn Chapel
Indies
McGovern Fight Prospects Stir Boxing Circles
Sam Harris, manager of Terry McGovern, states that any fighter who wants to challenge McGovern will be accommodated in New York bouts, with the winner receiving the bout at the Ore puree. Harris signals broader interest in arranging future fights and hints at adjustments to purses and arrangements amid uncertainties.
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Harris Burte
Mary
Erty
Erne
Himneelf
Jeffries
McGovern
Frank Erne
Frank Broa
Kid Latigue
Lavigne
Walcott
Choynuki
Qhoynsk
Rabl
Harris
Garvin
Chicago Baseball Club
Erne McGovern
Clark Griffith
Bier
Texas
Ken Garvin
Httle
Sweet Home
Griffith
Bowton
Chicago
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Harrivesld
Lumber Yards Burned in Ashland Fire Riotous Flames Ashore
A massive blaze in Ashland Wisconsin destroyed Burke Stewart and Rorellie Lumber yards, consuming nearly 60 million feet of lumber and wiping out Keystone tramways. Firefighters battled the flames as spectators watched, with several workers injured during evacuation attempts. The cause remains under investigation with reports pointing to possible arson.
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Ashland
Wis
Burke & Stewart and
Rorellie Lunitre Comepany
Keystone Company
Torker & Stewart Eee
Barn Fire Destroys Structure Near Brenham
A barn near Brenham burned yesterday afternoon around five o clock. Henry Fehler occupied the barn during the blaze and reports flames and onions visible from doors and windows. He believes the fire started by spontaneous combustion. The barn was insured with a local company. the loss is likely under one thousand dollars.
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Fronlam
Taxis
Woi
Schjotman
Heory
Fehler
Florida Health Alerts Reported Yellow Fever Cases
Tampa dispatch from August details from State Health Officer Joseph Y Porter of Florida noting two suspected yellow fever cases in Jacksonville and Key West. One dying tailor autopsy planned, a laundry employee diagnosed yellow fever. No other causes known. Further updates promised in the morning.
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Wyman
The
Marine Hospital Service
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Weedon
Key West
Tampa
Joseph Y. Porter
Tampa Yellow Fever Quarantine Enforced After One Death
State Health Officer Porter reports no active yellow fever cases in Tampa and one death. City is sealed with guards, house to house inspections, and train travel halted except by relay system. Refugee access limited to allowed cities. officials warn containment may extend to travelers from Tampa.
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Fla
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Polots
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E Jne
Pensacola Quarsotive
Pensacola Florida reports an urgent dispatch noting an outbreak of yellow fever in Tampathia States and directing immediate action upon receipt of information for containment.
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Tampathia
Quarantine Measures Planned After Disease Risk
Authorities took steps to prevent disease entry and ordered supporters to inspect every train. All persons and baggage from the infected city will be promptly and rigidly quarantined.
State health board declines quarantine for yellow fever
Not serious enough to quarantine, Meridian Ming August 4 reports the State board of health decided that yellow fever abatement did not require quarantine measures.
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Ming
State Board of Health
Board of health declines quarantine of Tampa fever case
Macon Georgia August 4 the board of health met tonight and decided not to quarantine again a yellow fever at Tampa.
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Souchon
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A Novel Case in Greesville Tuxap
In August at Greesville a tale describes rapid bunl hem transactions in court and business. A party faces swindling accusations amid chaotic telephony and telegraphy, illustrating swift, unsettled dealings.
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Greesville
Tuxap
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