Dixon and McGovern to Clash for Featherweight Title
George Dixon of Boston meets Terry McGovern of Brooklyn at Broadway Athletic Club in New York for the featherweight championship and a $10,000 purse. Both fighters exude confidence with Dixon favored publicly and McGovern backed by youth and power. The bout is seen as a tight contest with betting interest limited and fans awaiting the outcome.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
George Dixon
Boston
Terry" Overn
Brooklyn
Enury
Aidle
McGovern
Dixon En
Brook‘iito
Dixon
Terry
Dinan
Dison
Aunlan
Davon
Kewood N. J
Xon
Oscar Gardner
Gartner
Caverns Gardner
Tinon
Mioer
Ornl Garnier
Bel
Lance
Mellovern
York
Sporting Wea
Terry McGovern
Bold boxing odds shift before Marquis of Queensbury bout
The report notes odds around 3 o clock tomorrow for a boxing match with Awrdty Ave routes under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Earlier, DTN favored McGovern by a ratio near 1 to 1 but tonight the odds are barely better than 70 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Queensbiry Miles
DTN
McGovern
McCoy Declines Training For Corbett Jeffries Bout
New York January description notes McCoy declines to train Corbett for the Californians fight with Jim Jeffries. McCoy cites respect for fairness and hopes to pursue a separate match with Corners. Corbett accepts, Gil Ruhlin hired as trainer, with Atlantic City as a possible training site.
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McCoy
New York
Metty
Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Jim
Meffer
Gil Ruhlin
Jackson Handicap Feature Wins by Jolly Roger in New Orleans
The Jackson Handicap highlighted the New Orleans racing card with Jolly Roger favored to win. Weber rode Wol Hart as a novice, Beloved contenders included Corlalis Belle of Memphis and other favorites, with times listed for each race.
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New Orleans
Jolly Roger
Hest
Ick
Poe Che
Weber
Wolhart
Horae
Corlalis
Belle of
Jolly Reger
Walhuret
Laureate
Frangible
the Robby
Horse racing card from San Francisco track notes
San Francisco on January 8 lists several races with horses such as Pive fur 1onga Theors Sweet William Faversham Glengaber Stuttgart Burin King Wallenstein Allenna Montengie and Dalky F. Marcato plus six furlongs Afamadi Cyril Giliseando and Sivan. Naice O Neil Sugden Hintile Fox Thar V8 and Dike of York 11 are named with times. Dike of York 11 was disqualified for fouling Sugden.
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San Francisco
Theors
Sweet William
Faversham
Glengaber
Stuttgart
Burin King
Wallenstein
Allenna
Montengie
Falter
Dalky F. Marcato
Afamadi
Cyril
Giliseando
Sivan
Naice O'Neil
Sugden
Hintile Fox
Dike of
York
Way
Train Ditching Near Marshall Ends Without Injuries
A Texas and Pacific southbound train derailed at Lod] with engine and three coaches off track, tender overturned. Engineer Mal Gilmour and Fireman George Miller remained aboard. no injuries reported. Officers arrested Nanotoon Hnnggur- Ww, a 24 year old, for an alleged assault tied to a revenge motive, while another suspect fled.
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Marshall
Texas
Lod] Atstelstalelt
Mal Gilmour
George Miller
Wes
Marehal
Duge
Rena Tral
Nanotoon
Wes Neater
Railroad commission approves Gulf and Brock Valley line finance
The Gulf and Broges Valley Railroad is authorized to issue bonds totaling 812,711.97 per mile for ten and a half miles of completed track from Peck City to Minera Wella.
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Isnac
Austin
Texas
The
Railroad Commission
Gulf and Broges Valley Railroad Company
Peck City
Minera Wella
Texas court actions span murder, robbery trials and grand jury
Reports from Bastrop Conroe Waco Corpus Christi and Nueces County outline murder verdicts and penalties, a Dallas area docket, robberies and indictments. Prison terms and trials proceed as grand jury returns charges including burglary and cattle theft.
Killing of the Virginians Weekington January
The State department reports United States Consul Agent Mitchell at San Pedro Honduras says the deaths of two Virginians Imboden and Golde arose from a private quarrel. The Honduran government is not implicated. Justice likely will be pursued for the arrestee at Ban elro.
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Weekington
State Department
United States
Mitchell
San Pedro
Honduras
Imboden
Golde
Repar
Fteens
Banelro
Burpham Joins Lord Roberts Staff for Boer War Action
Frederick R. Burpham of Pasadena has been appointed to Lord Roberts personal staff and will proceed to the front. Burpham previously served as principal aide to Jameson during the 1894 South African land episode.
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Pasadena
Frederick R. Burpham
Lord Roberts
Spenser
Burnham
Jameson
Salaleland
Buller’s Predicament in Natal Front Lines
New York Herald reports General Buller faces strong Boer positions on the Tugela river with earthworks, trenches, barbed wire, and rail-linked defenses. British and Boer forces total around 22,000 infantry and 18,000 mounted troops with artillery, while Buller’s column suffers mobility limits and poor concentration, hindering attempts to destroy the Boer works at the river mouth.
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New York
the Herald
Poller
Togels River
Han
Waemp
Epringiei Ammoss
Mount Thirlawe
Colenen
Plavens
Offiion
Bullerin
Fuller
Tugela
Springfield
Mount Thhiawe
Jetter
Mindonalid Kuffered
Colonko
Buller
Mttempt
Mount Indlawe
Dominican government faces demand for apology over claims
A Washington dispatch reports the French demand for an apology from Santo Domingo over Belamare-Cuccarelli and the McKay claim payments. The United States prepares instructions to press Dominican authorities for remaining installments while noting the need for public subscription funding and potential rapid settlement.
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New York
Januiry Sippelil
Herald
Washington
Reneh
Santo Domingo
May
Itty
Hye Nok
Nhw United States
Mortor
Paris
Powell
McKay
Heroic Ladysmith Defence Boosts White’s Raise
New York reports from London praise General White for the defense of Ladysmith amid fever and siege. The piece notes prior setbacks at Nicholau's Nek, hints at a peerage for White, and recounts Sir Redvers Buller's dispatches as troops regroup after a futile demonstration against Colenso.
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New York
Tribune
London
Ladysmith
White
Antica
Nicholaan
Nek
Lady White
Redvers Butler
Colenso
Uifer
Hank
Buller
Meridian district races mix candidates amid controversy
Meridian Texas reports six candidates for district judge race with two from each county as anger over misrepresentation grows. Chickenpox scare prompts quarantine near the river but health officials say no cases of smallpox and no deaths yet. District court will focus on criminal matters with five indictments and grand jury reviews. local prosecutors push for two to five year penalties for pistol carrying and related offenses. debate rages over punishment for theft of a pig and the creepy yard marker incident.
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Wt Ds
J. M. Hail
Hom. Wilkin Poindexter
Mall
Jon Balley le
Cheno Parte
Comphen
Jefferson TX Trades Boom as Furnace Ramps Up
Jefferson sees a broad business revival with the Sherman Shreveport and Southern line expanding to the town. A furnace expansion drives new brick ovens and mill work, attracting workers and new residents as a military camp forms nearby.
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Jefferson
Texans
Othe
Sherman
Shreveport
Wastrom
Cale
Ccompany
Nichae
Emul de Mond
Alronds
Ihe
General Davia Attacks Puerto Rico Elections Farce
General Davia, governor general of Porto Rico, told the Insular Affairs Committee that local elections on the island were farcical. He said civil administration is nominal and natives hold key roles, while commerce and industry suffer from war damage and discriminatory policies.
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Washington
Davia
Porto
Insular Affairs
Boards of Melth
Charities
Education
Davin
Jsland
United States
Cuba
Davie
Ike Turner Camp Annual Session Held in Livingston Texas
The Ike Turner Camp LLC met in Livingston with small attendance due to bad weather. The group discussed valuing funds for a Confederate monument at the camp site and granted committees more time. A $1500 monument was proposed but officials seek a cheaper option if funds cannot be raised soon. Next meeting is planned for Corrigun on the Oregon Saturday in April.
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Ike Turner
Livingston
Texas
Turner Camp, LLC
Powea Waa
Corrighn
French Governess Hanged for Infanticide in London
Louise Masset, a French governess, was convicted of murdering her illegitimate three year old son and hanged at Newgate in the morning. The article notes the child’s existence was to her unknown or unclear.
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London
Louise Masset
Newgu
Mois
Championship duel pits Dizon against McGovern tonight
A title fight unfolds as Dizon and McGovern meet in rounds to crown the champion. The bout headlines the card with both fighters seeking a decisive victory under arena lights.
Plague cases rise in Manila amid quarantines and fires
Honolulu reports thirteen bubonic plague cases with three new ones on January 3 following an outbreak of four cases in the previous forty eight hours. Infected zones were burned, three houses and a warehouse destroyed as health officials seek to eradicate the disease. Manila braces for hospital setup and stricter disinfection and quarantine amid a surge of provincial arrivals. Marine Hospital tightens vessel inspections from Honolulu and the U S Surgeon General requests twenty five thousand dollars in additional quarantine funds.
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Honolulu
Washington
Orient
South America
Wyman
Cavalry Armory Holds Officers Election Meeting
At the city armory the Cavalry elected Second Lieutenant W. O. Fireediove as first lieutenant and Charles Hewert re elected secretary. D D Fl Dumble and W. O. Brendlove named second lieutenants, with Rev T L Olamin reelected chaplain and Dr G W Teirnden surgeon. Committees appointed include Finance Lieutenant H B Fowler and W W Cockrell, plus Investigation and Armory panels. Members were later served refreshments.
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W. O. Fireediove
Th. Moore
Brendlove
Pita Moted
Charles Hewert
Dumble
G. W
W. A. Knight
Multiple global brief items mix in fragmented report
Short news summaries from New Orleans to Caracas describe wartime and political developments, with mentions of a German ship arrival and a minister ordered to burn funds. Additional notes reference murder trials in New York, London arrivals, and a delayed court indictment tied to election fraud and ballot procedures.
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Janeino
Caracas
Venezuela
Pampolana
Pucatamange
York
Rowan GB
Molineux
Mra Winthorne J. Addie
Neal
Bridash
Ceorpiana
London
Copiain És
Wee Childray
Etamwer
Vty
PHL
Elpriea
Waeder
Eter
Hey
Pbaxea
Jas Fall
Cours
Naval board recommends decommissioning the Texas battleship
Rear Admiral Tiegers and Captain Robler Evans visited the battleship Texas in Brooklyn for inspection and recommended putting the Texan out of commission. The ship has been in a dommiesion since end.
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Texas
New York
Tiegers
Robler D. Evans
Naval Board of Inspection
Brooklyn
To Replace Spanish Treaties
Madrid January basis of a treaty to replace treaties of 279 and ATT drawn on by Premier Sylvern and united Btazen Minister Bellymy Stoverard. A copy has been sent to Washington for approval. A similar process will cover the treaty of commerce divided into three parts governing Spain's trade relations.
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Madrid
Sylvern
United Btazen
Bellymy Stoverard
Washington
Spain
Vanderbilt Intercets Consolidation Talks at Grand Central
New York January. At Vanderbilt offices in Grand Central station several meetings focused on plans to expand Vanderbilt system. Only one formal, the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis directory meeting. Discussions touched on resuming common stock dividends, Big Four control, and possible Vanderbilt takeover of Chesapeake and Ohio and Penn Railroad. Lake Shore talks on Lake Erie and Western acquisition also discussed with Lake Shore President W J Newnan present.
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New York
Times
Vanderbilt
Grand Central Station
Cleveland, Claein
Big Four
Ite
Moltville EB
Alls
Vander Hilt
Chomapenke
Ohlo
Vanderbilts
Peenheylvania T Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lake Erie
Wester
Lake Shore
W. J. Newnan
Rumor of new capital ship venture in New York harbor
A Herald dispatch reports revived talk that Articles of Incorporation may soon be filed for a cooperative to absorb the leading shipyard of the country. Colonel J. J. McCookin is named as helm of the enterprise with Huntington as a prime mover. Huntington denies involvement and says he has heard rumors but knows nothing definite about the plan or a 20 million dollar capital.
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Honsington
Caplent
New York
the Herald
McCookin
Enterprise
Huntington
WVU
Newsport News
Mit Ae Poweyhd
Earl
Newport News
Hie
Transvaal Bans U S Citizen From British Representation
The Transvaal government informs the United States that W. Stanley Hollis, an American, will not be allowed to represent British interests in the republic during the war. He may, in his personal capacity, care for British prisoners of war held in Pretoria.
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New York
Washington
Transvaal
United States
W. Stanley Hollis
Pretoria
Republic
Tranavaal
Mit Hollis
Contested Tax Office Flop in San Francisco
In San Francisco on January 8 a clash at city hall saw Tax Collector Scott attempt to take office while Collector Hlidehan contests the move claiming the incumbent failed to meet residency rules under the new charter. The dispute centers on Hlidehan's claim his term expired and the city charter requirement of two years residency.
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San Francisco
Joan
Scott
Hlidehan
Mysterious break-in at Valley Concern office reported
On a January afternoon an armed trio entered the Lehich Valley Concern office on Thirty-firet wrest and Stewart avenue. They tied up the lone occupant and threatened staff before fleeing, leaving behind a yard filled with workmen and a phone inoperative. Police identify the suspects but do not reveal names.
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Chiewse
Ay Lehich Valley Concomnens
Surgeon General Sternberg Receives Cable on Nagasaki Hospital Ship
A cablegram announced the hospital ship Mikeour veorerday reached Nagasaki with about 258 sick soldiers, moving from Manila toward San Francisco. The message highlights the medical transport during ongoing maritime service.
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Ral Sternberg
Mikeour Veorerday
Nagasaki
Manila
San Francisco
WCTU Organizer Departs Chicago for Mexico
Addie North ern Wireds, organizer of the World’s Woman Christian Temperance Union, leaves Chicago tonight to start WCTU work in Mexico. Her first meetings will be held in Pachuca.
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Chicago
Mra
Addie Northern Wireds
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mexico
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Paghuca
Convicts Transferred to Southwest Texas Penitentiary
Hin Hente to the Peatter iury Traveler Agent Sieh Joft for the Hints ville penitentiary mast night with twelve convicts gathered from several towns to Southwest Texas. They are all short-time men.
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Sieh Joft
Hintsville Penitentiary
Sothwest Texas
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T. A. Blair
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Dizon
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Marine Hospital Regulations
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Pacific
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Artiller
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Kiam
Mammoth Clothier
Kropp
Ence
Krupp & Tuffly
Houston, Texas
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Pete
M. A. M. McLaughlin
Main Street
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Ire and Steel Company
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