Dixon in featherweight bout draws big bets in New York
In New York on January 8, a featherweight title bout between Jon Dixon and Patsey Haley drew heavy betting interest. Dixon, famed for a long career with 800 bouts, is seen as the favorite at 2 to 1. The story notes Dixon’s past victories and strong condition as he prepares to meet Haley in a high-stakes clash.
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Roger Dixon
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Bowling leaders eye next congress in Chicago
Thompson, manager of the All Star Bowling Team, aims for the next bowling congress in Chicago after entertaining in Indianapolis. He is a candidate for president of the congress. The Pastimes Crescenta and North sides have improved since the season began, while the Volunteers remain weak.
Genesee Club to Post 5000 Forfeit for Event
Utica New York Genesee athletic club announces a 5000 forfeit as proof of good faith to hold a Corbett era bout at its venue. The club guarantees a 20000 purse and events feature fighters including Young Griffo beating Jack Lewis in Chicago and a draw between Harry Forbes and Young Sinister at the Pelican club in New York. Supporting bouts include Hutsel vs Walker and Meyers vs Leyden as part of the card with Sharkey or Jeffries linked to a winner take all claim by Jim Jeffries.
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Reverend Edward McGlynn Dies in Newburgh Church Figure
The noted priest Reverend Doctor Edward McGlynn died at 5 23 p m Sunday in Newburgh from heart failure amid a battle with Bright's disease He was excommunicated by the pope in 1887 for independent views but reinstated in 1892 He once led St Stephens Church in New York and in 1895 ran St Mary's parish in Newburgh with about 2000 souls.
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Big Policeman Calms In House Of God War Over Patterson
At Union Missionary African Baptist Church West Indianapolis Patrolman H O Simon kept peace during a Sunday gathering as dispute over Rev William Patterson’s tenure continued. factions debate Patterson removal while court will rule next Wednesday. Patterson planned to preach despite opposition, others brought in Rev Tyler, church members whispered and telephoned for police.
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Aged Editor Burr Dies After 60 Years At Hartford Times
Alfred Be. Burr, aged 84, long time editor and owner of the Hartford Times, died Monday after a week of heart illness. He was the oldest editor in continuous service on one paper in the United States.
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Hartford Times
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Teague Sues Street Railway for 25000 After Accident
Emily A Teague sued the street railway company for 25000 in Judge Leather's court on October 11 1896. She was driving on Massachusetts avenue toward a livery stable waited for two approaching cars to pass one north and one south after they passed she started to cross and was struck by a southbound car injuring her with internal injuries. She cites an ordinance restricting cars from running within 20 yards of each other.
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Street Railway Company
Rumor Afghan Amir Dead Shocks St. Petersburg
A rumor from St. Petersburg claims the ameer of Afghanistan is dead. If true, serious trouble is expected in Kabul.
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Kabul
Mexican Veterans National Assn to Meet in Cincinnati
Lexington Kansas January 8 report says the Mexican veterans national association committee scheduled the next meeting for September 14 in Cincinnati. The brief note confirms location and date for the gathering of veterans affiliated with Mexico.
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DeYoung Named National Commissioner for Paris Exposition
San Francisco editor M. H. De Young, proprietor of the Chronicle, has been chosen as one of 12 national commissioners to the Paris exposition. He joins a panel of distinguished representatives overseeing the event.
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Schwan’s forces push insurgents from Muntinlupa to Binang
Gen. Schwan’s column moved from Muntinlupa on Laguna de Bay and beat insurgents twice over about ten miles. In the first assault two miles south of Muntinlupa six insurgents were captured and one American wounded. At Binang the enemy held earthworks north of the town and were routed as Schwan’s troops pursued toward Silang. one American killed and three wounded in that fight.
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Americans form Manila treasure search firm for buried Spanish gold
In Manila Americans have organized a company to search southern Luzon for Spanish treasure hidden over a century ago by Chan Lee Suey. Filipinos had searched for 10 years without success. A Filipino woman found 1758 coins near the alleged burial site, prompting a soldier to buy them and spur a renewed search.
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Gas company suit over extinguished gas blamed for two children
James B. Toy sues the Indianapolis gas firm for $10,000 alleging failure to furnish gas led to the death of his two children aged five and six while convalescing from diphtheria. He claimed the company refused to alleviate heating needs after December 1892 contract. Demurrer sustained, supreme court reversed and sent for trial.
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Sheffield Ave
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Supreme Court
Icy Pavements Force Horses To Slip On Streets
Monday morning's ice rendered pavements nearly unwalkable and horses struggled to travel. Three milk wagons toppled near the state house as a transfer wagon driver wrapped his horses' feet in coffee sacks to move along.
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Filipino Leader Claims 90,000 Troops and 100 Cannon
Paris dispatch from Agoncillo reports Aguinaldo says insurgents count 40,000 well armed men and nearly 100 cannons with 50,000 bolo soldiers. He claims there is not enough room in Manila for the Americans and mentions wounded.
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