Roosevelt and Siler In Same Boat Interview In Chicago
Vice President elect Theodore Roosevelt and boxing referee George Siler held a candid talk in Chicago about boxing. Roosevelt criticized New York club management for brutal bouts and questioned past matches like McCoy Choynski. He praised several fighters including Fitzsimmons Ruhlin and Jeffries while noting Jeffries Sharkey should have ended sooner.
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Fifth round turns brutal after the twenty third
Dialogue notes a brutal turn in a round after the twenty third. A character named Siler questions why they were not wanted in New York and asserts that others could not handle him or the speaker, implying mutual dismissal and confrontation.
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New York
Marion Bowling Club Falters in National Championship
The Marion bowling club of Indianapolis underperformed in Chicago, posting 2 507 across four games after a 78 first game, while the Weber team from Chicago led the day with 2 518. In the women’s event Mrs. L C Wachsmuth of Chicago tops the standings as others register lower scores. Tom Sharkey visited Muncie briefly on Tuesday en route to West Baden to train for a bout with McCoy affecting his preparations.
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Ben Chance Wins Jackson Handicap by Nose Ahead
Ben Chance defeats Monk Wayman of New Orleans by a nose to win the Jackson handicap. Ringmaster, a 50 to 1 long shot, takes the opening San Francisco event. London press balk at Sir Thomas Lipton’s cup plans amid secret boat improvements.
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Gas Officers Subpoenaed in City Council Probe
Officers directors and trustees of the Consumers gas trust company and Sheri dan Mott Edward Kirkpatrick Louis E Haag and William N Kingston subpoenaed to testify before the council committee investigating the company. An open meeting will be held Wednesday night in the council chamber. Gen Harrison was not included as he has not yet accepted board invitation.
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Edward Kirkpatrick
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Starch Works Sold to National Trust for 90000
The local starch plant is sold to the National Starch Company for 90000. William F. Piel remains head of the concern in New York and Chas F. Piel is reappointed manager plus other officers of the local plant are re-elected. The trust is expanding its reach.
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Rebels Threaten Battle Near Panama Capital
Reports from Panama indicate large rebel forces near Old Panama and Pacora as government troops redeploy to defend approaches to the capital. An engagement is believed imminent.
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President in Federal Washington Reported Improving
Dr Nixey said the president was somewhat better on Wednesday morning with the grip taking its natural course and no alarm expected. The president remained in bed under doctor supervision and had no fever at the time.
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Nixey
Grip Epidemic Hits New York City
An epidemic of grip spreads through New York City with 36 fatal cases reported last week. City and private hospitals are strained by pneumonia and bronchial illnesses, and the almshouse may be transformed into a hospital. Doctors note no clear cause and cite favorable weather for health rather than illness.
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New York
Tom L. Johnson Delivers Fireworks for Fare Reform
At the Jackson Day banquet of the Cuyahoga Democratic clubs in Cleveland Johnson argues for lower street car fares and universal transfers. He vows to work for the people beyond Cleveland, citing Detroit's three-cent fare model as proof it can be profitable.
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Tom J. Johnson
Cuyahoga Association of Democratic Clubs
Cleveland
Detroit
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