James J Corbett on Prize Fight Divisions and Fitzsimmons
James J Corbett discusses prize fight divisions before the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout. He claims purses were secretly divided prior to fights and criticizes the lack of fairness in purse sharing. Corbett argues Jeffries is young and could defend a title, but Fitzsimmons could end true championships by retiring if he wins.
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SRK
James J. Corbett
Shampion
Fitzeffries
Fitzsimmons
Fey
Jeffries
Sharkey
Harlem
Enterprise
Fitz
5 City
J Fitzsims
Corbett
Jef
Babcock Sparks Fight Over Henderson Speakership
Representative Adams of Pennsylvania credits Babcock of Wisconsin with blocking Hopkins in the Wisconsin delegation, shaping the effort to back Henderson for the speakership. Adams says Babcock stemmed the tide and will likely secure the committee chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Adams
Ewabhington
Pennsylva
Babcock
Wisconsin
Hender
Hopkins
Isconsin
Leyland Tops State Department Diplomatic List
The diplomatic list from the State Department places Leyland first on the roster. It orders Great Britain, Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and others with ambassadors in the first six positions, followed by chargés d affaires for the next two.
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Leyland
Alexnington
Britain
Italy
Germany
France
Hussia
Mexico
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Gautematz
Venezuela
Austria
Angary
Switzerland
Denmark
Ecuador
Ortugal
Argentine
Haiti
Korea
Belsgi- China
Bolivia
Turkey
Brazil
Chile
Japan
Costa Rica
Colombia
Spain
Micah Republic
Nicaragua
Had to Flee to Get Away from the Girls
Paris June 8 Captain Baratier of the Ruthand expedition is said to be a cnc Hobson after a duchess kissed him at the uteuil races Sunday and women reportedly pursued him everywhere. The Druids grand grove in United ancient order closed Wednesday with new officers installed including Bryant Schroeder Hochstras Odgers and others. Resolutions of respect were offered to the late Philip Retchwein.
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Paris
Baratier
Cnc
Hobson
Uzes
Baraig
Druids
United Ancient If Druids
Ire
George Co. Bryant
Indianap
Noble Grand Arch
George Schroeder
Ity
J. H.indianapolis
Lafayette
GA. Bryant
Odgers
Erald
John Hochstras
Philip Retchwein
Amusement Ads Mention News of Mons Jeffries Fight
The Empire theaters will tell audiences at both venues the latest on the Mons Jeffries fight at Coney Day night. The mill houses will likely add feature bullets and multiple amusements alongside the main show.
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Empire
Jeffries
Coney Day
World Language Briefs Highlight Decline in Use
Brief notes report language use shrinking in several regions as youth and rural communities abandon traditional forms. Analysts warn this trend may affect cultural preservation and literacy programs.
Nervy Women in San Francisco Uncover Murder Ring
Bertha Stedman a 17 year old Marion county correspondent links a Mafia like gang to the disappearance and murder of French Pete. In Fresno Ah Chung the Chinese killer captured by Mrs O Neill with a revolver and knife taken, bound after a chase.
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San Francisco
Bertha Stedman
Marion County
French Pete
Fresno
Cal
Ah Chung
Chung
Juror Sleep Raises Trial Postmortem Questions
Charles S. Wiltsie, chief counsel for the prosecution in the Maud Goodin trial, spars with a hung verdict blamed on juror Hamilton who slept through much of the defense. He recalls a prior case where he woke a sleeping juror by theatrically waking the room, only to discover the juror claimed he listened with his eyes closed.
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Charles S. Wiltsie
Maud Goodin
Hamilton
Messrs
Pugh and
Blackledge
Wiltsie
Mr. Wiltsie
Anderson McMillan wedding in Washington draws officials
Anderson Kilgore Elizabeth and Philip Hamilton McMillan wed at St. John's church on a Wednesday afternoon. President McKinley and members of his cabinet joined diplomatic and official friends of both families at the brilliant ceremony.
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Anderson—McMillan
Washington
Elizabeth Kilgore Anderson
Philip Hamilton McMillan
Senator McMillan
St. John’s Church
McKinley
In Honor of Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiling
Rochester plans a Friday celebration for Frederick Douglass with a bronze statue unveiling in Central Square Park. Governor Roosevelt will deliver an address and review the parade.
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Fred Douglass
Rochester
N. Y
Frederick Douglass
Central Square Park
Roosevelt
Modern Woodmen tighten rules to bar liquor trades
In Kansas City the Modern Woodmen of America head company votes to change bylaws to exclude anyone involved in liquor manufacture or sale from membership, marking a major business action and policy shift.
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Kansas City
Woodmen of America
Greystone Home of Samuel J. Tilden Sold in Yonkers
Greystone the Tilden mansion in Yonkers was sold Wednesday to Samuel Untermyer of New York for 3212,100. The deal includes the mansion and 58 acres of land.
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Greystone
Yonkers
N. Y
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Bradley Murphy wedding links two notable families
Miss Helen Townsend Bradley and Capt. Edward Murphy wed on Wednesday in Albany. Capt Murphy is the son of ex U S Senator Murphy, and the bride is a niece of the Bradley Martins.
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Bradley—Murphy
Albany
WN. Y
Helen Townsend Bradley
Capt
Edward Murphy
Capt. Murphy
U.S
Murphy
Bradley-Martins
United States Brewers in Session and Notable Events
Reports from Detroit and Buffalo note ongoing sessions of the United States brewers and the National Association of Credit Men. Other items include wage increases at Painter's Hoop Mill in Pittsburg, a $30,000 fire in Richwood Ohio, and Company F of the Seventh Infantry ordered to Alaska.
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National Association of Credit Men In Session
Buffalo
N. Y
Painter’s Hoop
Pittsburg
Richwood
Seventh Infantry
Fort Thomas
Alaska
Peter Kindred
Princeton
Andrew Alley
Jonas Preston
Westchester
Joe Hazen
Douglas
Wyo
Columbia University
New York
Gov. Roosevelt
Will Hill
Centerville
Ala
Rufus Hubbard
eGo. Woods
Hanna
National Republican
Some Wives and Dollars Drive a Wedge Between Hearts
A column discusses marital money tensions, noting wives bear family tasks and health worries while husbands often balk at expenses. It highlights Dr. R V Pierce and his letter consultation for women’s diseases, praising his Favor ite Prescription and its reported cures.
Dr Pierce Medicines Promised Cure For Female Troubles
A patient recounts using Dr. Pierce products Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets to relieve pains and restore strength enabling weaving walking and singing. The ad urges reliance on Dr Pierce over other remedies and promotes Common Sense Medical Adviser with free mailing offer from Buffalo New York.
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BR. V- Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Chicago Express train markings and class codes noted
The text lists Chicago Express trains with notation Dy Daily c Chair Car P Parlor Car £ Sleeper D Dining Car A A Zion Superintendent.
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St. Louis
New York
St. L. Li
Effingham
Eeae
Essecereseee
Atlantic Exp
Fast Line
Tee
Western Express
St. L
N.Y
D’y
Acc
Columbus
S and d
Richmond
Atlantic
Indianapols
Day Express
Mail Express
N. Y. Lim
S. d
Richmond Accom
Sun
Chicago Express
A.A. Zion
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the Diplomatic List
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Gers
Jung Y
Hanes
United States Brewers
Detroit
Peace
London
Pierce
Carter
DR. Carter & CO
S. Illinois St
Indianapolis, Ind
Ibrou
Ae Perfect
O CO
Dearborn
Chicago
Indianapolis
H. J. Huder, Wash. & Penn
Sloan Drug Co
W. Wash
Indianapolis Union Station
Vandalia Line
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & ST. Louis Railway
Cleveland Division
Cincinnati
Peoria Division
Indianapolis Division
Chicago Division
Union City & W
Anderson & B. H
H. Southwest
Cleveland Mail
B. H
Anderson
Cleveland Express
Union City & W. Acc
B. H. & Anderson
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St. Louis Division
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Southwestern Limited
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Knickerbocker
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Greensburg
Cin. & Wash
Fast Mail
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St. L. Mail
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Michigan Express Ccccccessienes
Tage
Peoria
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Cis. AL
Champaign
Wes
New York Ex. and Mail
Peoria Express
Springfield Express
Oid
Springfield
Pittsburgh
Chicago & ST. Louis
Fast
Chi. Fast
Louisville
Ind
At’a EF. L
Dy, P
P. Wrees
Pitts
Chi. F
Indianapolis & Vincennes Railway
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Lake Erie & Western Railway
L. D
W. R.y
Roschdale
Cairo
Vincennes
Vincennes Express
Hatte
Cairo Express
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R, S
Cincin
Seeacaee
Peo
Eeeouneer
Eacare
Vest
Mail and Express
Det
M. C
Evening Express
Toledo Express
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railway
Tuscola
Fast Express
Dy. S and c
D&p
the Sun
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