Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout debacle fuels betting wagers
York dispatch reports Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons trading accusations of bluffing as promoters push a heavyweight title fight. Billy Delaney claims Jeffries seeks a fight on terms while Fitzsimmons doubts the bout will happen, amid talk of large stakes and promotional maneuvering.
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York
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Billy” Delaney
Jeffries
Bewn
Fite
Lili
Delaney
Blin
Fita
Jeffriés Hind
Iplon
Delahey
Delaner
Fife
Delwney
Sean
Jeffries Sharks Fight Agreement Details and History
The articles of agreement for a Jeffries vs Sharkey boxing match outline a sixtyfive to one purse split and a pre bout guitar grace. Signed in December, the document names James J. Jeffries of San Francisco and Thomes Sharkey of DouDwik with James J Corbett as referee. The bout is set for twenty rounds at San Francisco's Mechoties pavilion with a $2540 stake each side and a guarantor. Previous matches in 1908 at various venues are noted, including Jeffries’s earlier wins and decisions.
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Ryan
Tim
Jeffries
Delaney
Jerrice
Will Ap
Pete Sharker
Sharker
Jefries
Sharkey Jef
Joe Cornett
Ine Simmons
Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
James J. Jeffries
Ahd Thomes Kharkey
Doudwik
Thowdsi Corbett
Sun J
Ahly Corbett
James J. Jeffries Ani
Pho Sharkey
Iarry Corbett
Auotee
Cali
Contentintia
Pavilion
San Fran
Sabor
Jenlarty
Coury
Minchino
Schharker
Friesentaht
Toe
Coney Island
New Orleans Track Reports Mixed Races and Falls
A January meeting in New Orleans lists multiple horse races with times and entries. The card includes names such as Milo, Jim Brooke, and The Way, plus extensive entry lists for at least two tracks and Oakland entries, with weather described as clear and good racing conditions.
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New Orleans
Cadet
Tlwnth Kane
Texas Turfian
George Arnold
Tie Trick
Milo
Jim Brooke
Balloon
Piltie
Weird
Aaron
Orla
Codet
Bennet
Time Tech
St. Wied
Orleans Buiries
Kentucky
Texas Specials Snapshot From Dallas to Fort Worth
A jumble of short notices covers finance, religion, farming, crime, and local events across Texas towns. Highlights include National Exchange Bank purchasing 7,000 city bonds at par, Rev J G Adame conducting revivals in Fort Worth, and warnings about boll weevil threats affecting farmers.
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Dallas
National Xchange Bank
J. G. Adame
Fort Worth
Mount Calm
Anderson
Calvert
Marlin
J. HW
Reddin
Herles
Hillsboro
Brotherhood of Loc Ditive Traitmen
Ebrios
Menting
Terretal
W. J. Davidson
College
Rauifman
William Burk
Kle Creek
R. L. Eerbenburg
Doluvon
Texas First National Bank of Austin Reopens After Reorganization
The First National Bank of Austin resumes operation after reorganization agreed by Texas Governor Davis Love and state officials. New president J H Kirby places 184 000 dollars in capital, with total capitalization exceeding 104 000 dollars. The accord sets installment payments to the Texas State Treasurer and confirms the bank’s obligation to repay 207 821 dollars to the state under a joint resolution. The comptroller of the currency authorized the reopening contingent on the repayment schedule.
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Austin
Texas
Join I H. Kirby
Waalingtoo
Travia
Verne
Wit
First National Bank of
Amefin
and First Nations Bank of Austio
Jobo Th Kirby
Warels Equity
Ties
W. B. Worth
Tn Hue
George P Assman
Travis County
Salil State
Misetlee
Anil Peyablis
Anally
Texan
Om Ricelver
Onder
Eal Kun
Ageregale Amminis
Onailit
John W. Robbins
John G. Ted
State Reaper
Fivny
Tod
Joseph D. Savere
R. M. Tiove
C.K. Gell
Wiest
First National Tak
Auntin
John H. Kirks
Ivesiient
Rips
Ahume
Gore I
Assinin
A. Ss. Vandervoort
W. T. Wortham
Aretlos
Pirtios
Antitone
Wicket National Bank of Age
Tata Iin
John WL Robbins
Ant of
Diohtt G. Tod
Alail
Sald First Nation Bank of Austin
Eqid Bank
Keven
Datoe
Herwin
Anh Bank
Manta Bank
Texau
Spretul
Wakehington
Wells and land sale highlight Beaumont oil era
Reports from Beaumont Texas describe two new wells and a land sale at high value. An eight inch gas well on block 26 reached 1008 feet with subterranean flow, while a six inch well on the same day impressed investors. A Detroit and Saginaw Valley firm purchased a stake for substantial price as New York capitalists visited the field.
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Beaumont
Texas
OM. Brown
Compeor
Changes at Taylor Merchants Move in Texas
In Taylor Texas on January 2 merchants Reeves and Linthicum relocate from Malin Street to Matthews building previously occupied by Te. Noble and Garrott take over Malin Street location with plans to move to the new shared shop. J Shreadgirl and Steadman exit their businesses as various firms merge or relocate under new ownership. A Houston bankruptcy petition is filed in Galveston.
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Taylor
Texas
Taylor, Reeves & Tinthicum
Malin Street
Matthews Te
Ware
Busiress, Noble & Garrott
Malin
Tuled
Fegrih
Cieeven & Linthia@im
Cenvell & Frerotl
Jolie & Garrett
A. Bergaboey
Arb
Steadman
Ialy Whitstan Laveiey
Jackson Epring
George’ S Bus
Finn
Houston
Galveston
United States
Tax debtor Fyhee petitions for exemption on listed assets
The petition claims total assets of 17 408 in claimed arrears and 1 500 secured by the vendor's lien on the homestead. The petitioner lists no debts except exempt property, asserting limited liability under the exemption statute.
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Br C. Fyhee
Sharp Hodges & Co forms in Sharp Hodges firm switch
In Marquen Texas on January 1 1859 Mensra John Sharp and Henry Hodges join as partners forming Sharp Hodges & Co dealers in general merchandise. January 2 1859 Rockdale Texas W H Ranniders a general merchant resigns for creditors with assets and liabilities undetermined.
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Marquen
Texas
Mensra
John Sharp
Henry Hodges
Grayson Syfrett
Sharp, Hodges
Rockdale
Terns
Ranniders
Teney
Milam County
Assignment at McKinney Texas by Lee Ham Philes
The article notes an assignment of a schooner stock by Lee Ham Philes at McKinney NeKlower Texas on January 2. Liabilities are listed at 1867 dollars with no further details on assets or beneficiaries provided.
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McKinney
NeKlower
Texas
Lee Ham- Philes
General Assignment Filed at Mesquite Texas
A general assignment of assets by J. Landen of Mesquite Texas lists liabilities and assets with total assets reported at about five thousand dollars. The filing indicates a formal transfer of business liabilities and property as part of a general assignment.
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Mesquite
Texas
E. &J. Landen
Local Business Changes Reported Across Texas Cities
Notices from Groesboeck Mount Calm Cameron and Cameron reveal sales and consolidations. W H Jackson sells the Saigon business to Frank and Walter Mills who assume control. Gleno Kirkland Co purchases SantersNorcal grocery stock and consolidates. Ricknight Danbear firm dissolves after years in market and stock line. J J Bauknight to conduct new business.
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Groesboeck
Texas
W. H H. Jackson
Saigon
Frank and
Walter Mills
Fyat
Mount Calm
Gleno. Kirkland & Co
Santers A& Norcal
Cameron
Ricknight & Danbear
Doring & Ceveral
Heorge Donker
J. J. Bauknight
Forward Reduction Company Puts Wagon Train to Work at Orange Refinery
In Orange Texas on January 2 the Forward Reduction company completed a rail line to the refinery and began using wagon teams to haul material to the site. A crew of workers is currently at the refinery advancing the project.
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Orange
Texas
Fire Ravages Durant Business District Amid Incendiary Claim
A major fire at Durant caused heavy losses to Wells & Co. and surrounding buildings. Damages listed include brick structures, stores, and stock losses with several insured properties. Names such as Wells & Co., Hugh Jomeson, Welle & Co. grocers, and others appear among the reported damages and assessed costs.
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Durant
J. T. Denleon
Texas
Busines
Darnt
Wells & Co
Danjoget
Miner & Ander
Josson
Indulynee Llew
Niv Ae
Dorton
Wade
M. J. Brown
Postotice
J . Seon
Atock
Cart
Hagler & Co
Koldmaan
Rew & Co
Forniure
Taxiranee
Lacner Lewrence & Treker
Loos
Jnsured
Hightower & Bon
Inenrane Sa
Welle & Co. Grocers
Inenrance Waha
B. Chandler
T. FE
Goodring
Foo
MoinsUrn Oe
Woolmen of
Inmured
Proeimr
Woon & Mowe
Brotler
McAaghton
Paul Seider
Judge Stanford
Kate Flrer
F. M. Pirtle
Two Buildings Burn in Beaumont on Railroad Avenue
Fire destroyed two frame structures on Railroad Avenue Beaumont around 1 am. One story building housed Eugene Mertoeti's patoon, the other a vacant newly completed two story structure. Ownership belonged to Mr. Watsonthay. Estimated loss about 200 dollars.
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Beaumont
Trias
Railroad Avenue
Babine Pass Avyenum
Parkatteel
Eugene Mertoeti
Wson Thay
Barn Fire Destroys Arch Brown’s Barn Near Richmond
A barn belonging to Archie Brown near Richmond Texas burned at 2 o clock. The fire destroyed a large quantity of corn and fodder along with a wagon harness and plows. No insurance was carried on the property.
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Richmond
Texas
Archie Brown
Alton Sharpe House Burns in Marshall Texas
In Marshall Texas on January 1 a house owned by Alton Sharpe was destroyed by fire last night along with its contents. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure could not be saved. No injuries were reported.
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Marshall
Texas
Alton Sharpe
Scott Field Candidate in Texas Primary Tactics
Denton Texas January 1 County Chairman RR Hugwilale announces executive committee meeting set for January 11 to decide primary election date and pledge arrangements. Hon Scott Field remains a key figure in Denton County political discourse.
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Denton
Texas
Hugwilale
Toiay
Shane
Likely Bid For State Prevenrer Post Narrowed In Texas
Waco Texas January 2 reinforces that Hon Lei PL Mille haw is considered a probable candidate for State Preventer. Mr Mills reports to a press representative that he will not advocate and will support J AL Bickett of Milam county, leaving Quis county without a candidate for the State office.
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Waco
Texas
Lei PL Mille
Mills
Allpaen
Lightning facts and common errors on its nature and danger
A historical note explains lightning as a vertical electrical discharge, its destructive potential, and the mistaken beliefs about current behavior. It discusses charges, drops, and the physics of discharge, plus protection methods and the rarity of lightning fatalities in summer. It ends with caution about using open flames during storms.
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Merlew
Eleigents
Ginell
Walter Portiel
Pravilin
United States
Phey
Tada Ushtningain
Folding Sunday school room a clever invention
Fragmentary OCR text describes a folding Sunday school room with leaves and extra sections. Mentions money and a person named George in relation to the project. Lacks clear context or complete facts to identify date or location.
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George
Thor
Boer Losses Reported in 1991 Under Segments
Fragmentary OCR notes show Boer losses during 1991 with references to Rotrota surrender and offices or locations uncertain. The readable items indicate a connection to surrender events and local administrative mentions that require clarification.
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Landen
Iene
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