Fitzsimmons Seeks Rematch After Jeffries Fight
New York reports Bob Fitzsimmons claims he was doped in the Jeffries bout and presses for a rapid rematch. He says he has $10,000 to wager and would meet Jeffries within two months, winner takes all, while observers debate the outcome.
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New York Boxing Law Repeal Sparks Tense Legislative Debate
The text indicates a struggle over the Lewis bill to repeal the Horton boxing law in New York. Reportedly, an announcement could move boxing events to Paris if the legislature does not act, with likely dramatic fast-circuit developments in the coming weeks.
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Canadians May Be Barred From Paris Regatta
Oarsmen in the United States debate sending Canadians to represent American amateur oarsmen in the Paris inter national regatta. Canadians have strong showings at national events and could be eligible if they win the senior four or eight, making the Paris regatta a broader American affair.
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Paris
America
Notes on Mat and Ring Sparring and Contenders
The article discusses private sparring between Rihlin and Corpett during training with Jeffries, noting restricted access to training quarters. It cites Joe Bernstein blaming a first-round sprained ankle for a recent defeat, while his manager argues it stemmed from Bernstein's reluctance to train. It also mentions Olsen arriving for a world championship bout with Roeber, and boxing figures like Jimmy Anthony, Ben Sche, and Ben Jordan pursuing bouts with Terry McGovern amid travel and scheduling delays.
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Bantam Title Clash Claimed by Oscar Ardner
Oscar Ardner disputes Harry Forbes for the bantamweight championship and challenges Forbes for the bantam title and Terry McGovern for the featherweight crown. Jim Hall and Tommy Dixon fought to a two round draw in Murphyville, Illinois, Monday night.
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Santry and McGovern Arrests Ahead of Chicago Bout
Eddie Santry and manager Terry McGovern were arrested on the way to Chicago as a precaution for the Thursday fight. They will appear before a justice and the cases postponed post bout. Jack Moffatt predicts a six round dismissal and a decisive plan. Ticket sales reached 6500 by Tuesday evening.
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Chicago
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Santry
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Baseball plans form American Association footing
Representatives from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Milwaukee Detroit and St Louis met in Philadelphia to organize a permanent American Association. Conway W Sams was named chairman and Francis C Richter secretary. A five thousand dollar good faith deposit on each city's franchise was required. Providence and New York have applied for admittance.
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Francis C. Richter
National League
Brush Explains Baseball League Structure and Options
John T. Brush states the National and American associations consist of 12 clubs: New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Cleveland, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago and Louisville. If a reduction to ten or eight clubs is proposed, consent of all members is required for two years. Cleveland and Louisville are willing to retire. Both leagues plan to resist any organization that operates without the reserve rule.
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National League and American Association
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Cleveland
Louisville
American Association
National League
Samuel Davis Assaulted and Robbed of $100 in City Market
Samuel Davis, meat stall operator at city market, was assaulted and robbed of about $100 near the bridge on Kentucky avenue while searching for his horse. He suffered a severe head wound needing over 40 stitches but is not fatally hurt. the robber's identity is unknown.
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River-ave
Capitol
Kentucky-aves
Kentucky-ave
River Bridge
Sam
Davis
Census orders counting traveling salesmen in the United States
Washington reports the director of the census has ordered a count of traveling salesmen nationwide. No extra enumeration is needed as enumerators will ask each person about the nature of their employment.
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Washington
United States
Strike Looms as Labor Faces Contractors in Chicago
Chicago organizers warn a general strike will begin before February 5 after contractors reissued their ultimatum. E A Davis, secretary of the building trades council, says 60,000 workers are ready with nearly $2,000,000 in reserve to endure a lengthy lockout in a protracted clash with nine contractor associations.
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E. A. Davis
Building Trades Council
Four Twenty-fifth Infantry scouts killed near Subig
A Weytenant and four scouts from the Twenty-fifth infantry were killed near Subig. Reinforcements two miles away pursued the enemy and recovered the bodies, which had been stripped of clothing but not mutilated. Shippers rush trade in new hemp ports as conditions improve.
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Subig
E Lung Fires 65 Feet of Fire in Chinatown Display
In Massachusetts Avenue a laundryman named E. Lung set off a 65 foot line of exploding crackers tied to a pole. The rockets lit nearby streets with red and green paper while a large crowd gathered Tuesday evening. The next morning the scene remained charred by debris. The report also notes Rev. David Shields, ex army chaplain, found dying on the water front after a court martial discharge and heavy drinking.
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E. Lung
Massachusetts-ave
San Francisco
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Shields
Ice floe threatens Joliet Lockport drainage canal
A huge ice floe in the drainage canal between Joliet and Lockport menaces water flow and risks overflow in surrounding lowlands. Acres of lowland fields are covered by numerous small icebergs, threatening damage to adjacent areas.
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Chicago
Joliet
Lockport
Mrs Hendricks Dies Widow of Rev Abram Hendricks
Mrs Anna B Blendricks age 87 dies at home of son Victor Hendricks 1127 North Heridianst Indianapolis old age cause. Father Rev James Blythe first president of Transylvania University Lexington Ky later founder Hanover College. Married 1838. husband Rev Abram Hendricks died 1866. Presbyterian minister and brother of Vice President Thomas A Hendricks. Leaves seven children James Blythe Hendricks Petersburg Mrs S R Henderson Los Angeles Mrs W W Thomson Pittsburg Mrs Arthur G Hobbs Atlanta Victor Hendricks Miss Anna Hendricks and John E Hendricks Indianapolis.
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Los Angeles
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Pittsburg
Arthur G. Hobbs
Atlanta, Ga
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John E. Hendricks
Fire wrecks Winfield business district burning Hackney block
A blaze in Winfield destroyed the Hackney block a three story building valued at 125000 dollars and its contents. The Arlington hotel and Rutter livery barn also burned leaving 100 people homeless and all horses lost.
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Rutter
Buggy Hit by Fast Street Car in North Indianapolis
A street car struck a buggy on Washington street near Illinois and Meridian streets Tuesday around 6 p.m. The buggy overturned and the horse bolted while Charles Mayer and a friend were aboard. Mayer was dragged about 50 feet but not injured.
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Charles Mayer
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Meridian Sts
Bishop Hurst Departs for East with University Fund
CHICAGO Jan 31 Bishop John Hurst chancellor of the American university at Washington departed for the east Tuesday night. In Chicago he secured 50000 dollars for the construction and endowment of the universitys fitness building.
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John Hurst
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State of Nebraska Arrives With Passengers After Atlantic Voyage
The Allen line steamer State of Nebraska reached port in New York on a Wednesday with about 50 passengers and a crew of roughly 90. The report notes the ship's safe arrival and provides crew and passenger counts for the voyage.
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New York
State of Nebraska
Nebraska
Amia
Seventeen Insane Soldiers. Transport Senator Arrives Hong Kong San
The United States transport Senator arrived from Manila on Tuesday night carrying 24 sick soldiers. The ship also faced unspecified conditions as it transmitted its status from the port.
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United States
Senator
Manila
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