Watkins Says New American Association Organized
Indianapolis magnate Watkins announces completion of the American Association, a new baseball league embracing Indianapolis Washington Milwaukee Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore. He says the circuit will receive prime benefits while Ban Johnson's National League gets little.
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Washington
Milwauke
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
North Star
Watkins
Ban Johnson
Wrestling match features Ginger in late night bout
Sam Murbarger faced Ed Steinmetz in a two hours and 25 minute fall in a rowdy Empire city wrestling match. Murbarger won two falls to one with a $200 purse, while the audience jeered and police intervened to quell the post bout trouble.
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Sam Murbarger
Ed Steinmetz
Empire Theater
Sam
College-ave
Murburger
Steinmetz
Murbarger
Beveridge Leads as Favorite Wins in New Orleans
In New Orleans Senator Beveridge was the sole favorite to finish first while San Francisco bookies broke even. Edward Corrigam sails for England on Tuesday to race next season and predicts fair turfmen there will be fair minded. J C McKinney of Nashville purchased Beauseant, a 3-year-old stallion, for $20,000, as Kansas City cannot have the Jeffries.
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Senator Beveridge
New Orleans
San Francisco
Edward Corrigam
England
Munroe Wins 20 Round Victory in Hot Springs Bout
In a 25 round Louisville mill, George Munroe prevailed after 20 fast rounds, as Dan Stuart plans a 10 000 spectator arena in Car gon Nevada to host the event. Miss Elizabeth Jeschke named champion bowler in Chicago showing.
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Dave ‘Sullivan
Kid Broad
Louisville
Gasper Leonanda
George Munroe
Munroe
Hot ‘Springs
Dan Stuart
Cargon
Nev
May Leecaptt
Elizabeth Jeschke
Land
Chicago
Jeffries Rohlin fight permit issued for Saenger hall
Cincinnati report notes a remodeling permit granted for Saenger fest hall to host the Jeffries Rohlin fight. Rubblin is well received at People's theater with no incidents. Authorities plan to bring Jeffries to a local theater Monday to court arrest and involve officials.
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Cincinnati
Saengerfest
Rubblin
People’s Theater
Jeffries
Inaugural Ball At Tomlinson Hall Delights Captial Society
The first ball for Gov. Curbin and wife at Tomlinson hall Monday night drew large interest though not the full social set. Gov. Durbin led the grand march at 10 15 with Mrs Durbin seen on the floor. Mounts staff uniforms added a military touch as elaborate decorations sparked conversation. Notable locals absent included Gen. and Mrs Harrison and many prominent Indianapolis families.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Wood
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H. H. Hanna
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N. A. Gladding
W. P. Herod
William Coburn
H. F. Wasson
O. B. Jameson
H. H. Howland
Ford Mayer
James F. Failey
Clarence Winter
Arthur V. Brown
James M. Leathers
Marvin Rice Maxwell
Teller Scores Eagan In Party Attack At Washington
Senator Teller of Colorado denounces General Eagan former army commissary general as a miserable blackguard. He condemns the president for retiring Eagan saying the retirement was a decoration not a punishment, and many Americans view it as a reward for his attack on the army's commander.
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Washington
Senator Teller
Colorado
Eagan
Feller
Prince Vasaroff Dies In Self Inflicted Explosion
Prince Ivan Vasaroff, a Ruthenian dynasty descendant, killed himself in Budapest on Tuesday by placing a dynamite cartridge in his mouth and detonating it. The act ends his troubled life, with authorities reporting the self inflicted death and noting the sensational method.
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Budapest
Ivan Vasaroff
Fancy lace and linens sale listing from period catalog
A detailed advertisement lists torchen lace in multiple sizes and colors, insertion bands, and appliques in oriental and heavy Venice styles. It also notes openwork jaconet embroidery, bleached sheets, pillowcases, cambric, sheeting remnants, and various extra size spreads, with sale prices and quantities. The items range from 3 inch lace to fringed spreads in crochet and satin weave, reflecting a comprehensive textile sale.
Old Bruce house scorched after six years of calm
At 7 13 a m Tuesday a kitchen ceiling fire broke out in the Bruce house at 2408 Park avenue. Matthew Allen and family, residents, home damaged by hot wood fire and a stovepipe without a damper. Loss about 15 dollars including a new silk waist. Owner Geo Bruce contemplates insuring this and his 24 other houses.
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Park-ave
Matthew Allen
Geo. Bruce
Allen
Thugs in Clover Crowd Loot at Springfield Reception
A large mob at the Illinois state house reception on Monday night overwhelmed attendees. Women fainted as thieves robbed purses, jewelry, furs, and wraps, tearing outfits in the chaos while the culprits fled the scene.
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Springfield
Ill
State House
Saloon Keeper Survives Hole in Head After Fight
Gus Kohl a Pine and Washington streets saloon keeper escaped a fatal blow Monday night when Edw. Martin a 29 year old cooper of 901 E Washington attacked him. Officers Schroeder and Houser found a lively brawl at 10 30 p m Kohl required 14 stitches to close a head wound and Martin was slated for assault with intent to kill
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Houser
Kohl
Wreck of Chicora Confirmed Near St Joseph Harbor
A discovery of brass baggage checks bearing the name Chicora confirms the steamer Chicora wreck lies a few miles southwest of St Joseph harbor. The vessel foundered January 21, 1895, with a crew of 21 lost.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Fire traps to be closed after deadly hall blaze
Chicago officials move to close all theaters dance halls and public halls until they meet fire exit and safety laws following the Saturday night catastrophe in the W Twelfth street Turner hall that claimed five children.
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Chicago
Ben Franklin Recalls Accident After Illness
Deputy county recorder Ben Franklin returns to work after a grip illness and a sprained hip. Rumors claimed a bed fall, but he describes a sudden violent cough and a hurried exhale that shoved a pocket contents set into his hip, nearly dislocating him.
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Ben Franklin
Embroidery Cure Proposed for Tobacco Habit
New York on January 15 Mrs Lily Dever eaux Blake advocates embroidery as a cure for tobacco habit. She argues men have nothing to do in the evening and smoking stems from idleness. If sewing were taught, she believes, smoking would decrease.
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New York
Lily Devereaux Blake
TO PREVENT THE GRIP Laxative Bromo Quinine
A historical ad note claims the product helps prevent grip and remove its cause using laxative Bromo Quinine. The terse listing positions Bromo Quinine as a remedy to temper symptoms rather than address underlying illness.
Shoe Sale at Stout's Factory Shoe Store
A vintage advertisement lists ladies shoes priced at 2.50 and 1.49, offered by Stout's Factory Shoe Store located at 318 330 Massachusetts Avenue, highlighting affordable footwear options for shoppers.
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Stout's Factory Shoe
Tore
Massachusetts Ave
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