Corbett Wins World Title Fight in Carson City
The Corbett Fitzsimmons bout ends with Corbett knocking out Fitzsimmons in the fourteenth round before over 5000 spectators. John L. Sullivan arrives ringside to challenge the winner. Gov. Sadler and Mrs. Fitzsimmons attend, while Fitzsimmons trains at Cook's ranch prior to the arena bout in Nevada.
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Carson City
Wnevy
U. P
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Shaw's Springs
Brady
White
Delaney
McVey
Joe Corbett
Battleground
Fitz
Cook
Julian
Hickey
Stelzner
Roeber
Fistfight ends with Fitzsimmons victory over Corbett in 14th round
At 1 10 Brady and Julian arrived as 5 000 watched eagerly and Gov Sadler attended. Madden announced the double program after Corbett Fitz, then Green Smith and Flaherty Hawkins. Fitzsimmons beat Corbett after thirteen rounds of a brutal battle, final knockout from a heart area blow as Corbett collapsed and referee Siler declared Fitz winner amid crowd uproar.
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Brady
Julian
Billy Madden
Corbett-Fitz
Green-Smith
Flaherty- Hawkins
Gov. Sadler
Nevada
al Flouseman
Wags
Siler
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Madden
Charley White
Delaney
Jeffries
McVey
Joe Corbett
Billy Woods
al Hempton
Fitz
Martin Julian
Ernest Roeber
Stelzner
Hickey
Jim
Jitz
Bob
Corbet
George Siler
Fistiania
Corbett and
Harrison in Court Plea Over Indianapolis Street Car Franchise
ex president U S Gen Harrison and ex Attorney General Miller argued in the U S Supreme Court for the Citizens street railway company of Indianapolis against the City railway company which claimed a governing franchise. Judge Woods had ruled for the Citizens and the City company appealed amid a large crowd attracted by the notable appearance.
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Washington
U. P
Harrison
United States
Miller
Supreme Court of the United States
Citizens’ ‘Street Railway Company
Indianapolis
A. C. Harris
City Railway Company
Citizens’ Company
Circuit Court of
Indiana
City Company
City
Woods
Verdant Triumvirate: West Indy Burglary Ring Captured
Police nabbed three youths for a series of burglaries, with Otto Macaskey 18 and Charles Weaver 14 found under a counter at Allen grocery after a raid. George Harper 13 watched outside. Keys, a gold watch, and multiple designs found. Bound over to grand jury. bonds set at 860 each.
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West Indianapolis
Buchanan
Massing
David Allen
George Harper
Harper
Otto Macaskey
Charles Weaver
Macoskey
Allen
Terre Haute
Woray Is A Thorn In The Side Of Marion County Republicans
The piece reports Republican leaders fear the criminal court's conduct will rebound on them, jeopardizing county support for years. Some have urged Judge McCray to resign, while others lobby on his behalf to salvage his position and aid party prospects. They believe McCrayism could ice Republican gains in the next election.
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Marion County
Criminal Court
McCray
Declared Off as Rain Dampens St Patrick Parade
St Patrick’s Day celebrations faced disruption with the parade canceled due to heavy rain. A 2:30 PM meeting at Tomlinson hall featured Rev. D O Donaghue, Rev. Denis McCabe, John W. O’Hara, and P J Carlen with Mayor Taggart presiding. Earlier, Hibernian dramatic company staged Arwah- Na-Pogue at English’s Opera House, and Friendly Sons of St Patrick planned a banquet at the Denison Wednesday. Christ Church property at Meridian and Monument will be sold for $65,000 after vestry refusal to option the site, with buyers aiming to erect a fine corner building.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Tomlinson Hall
D. O'Donaghue
Denis McCabe
John W. O’ Hara
Peru
P. J. Carlen
Taggart
Hibernian Dramatic Company
John M. Sullivan
Opera House
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Denison
Christ Church
Meridian St
Monument Place
Indianapolis Weather Ahead For 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer conditions with occasional rains. Wednesday night and Thursday will be cloudy with intervals of rain. The noon temperature Wednesday was 40 and rose to 41 by 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
China Closets at Wm. L. Elder's Sale
City sanitarian Clark warns physicians must report contagious diseases or prosecutions will follow typhoid fever cases. Mention of Janes Dustless Oats and horse feed appears in brief items alongside sale note.
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Wm. L. Elder
Clark
Dr Hiram C Castor Practice Hours Notice
Dr Hiram C Castor at 288 Massachusetts Avenue lists hours 9 to 11:30 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday 9 to 10 a.m. Updated schedule details provided.
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Hiram C. Castor
Massachusetts
Battle of the Century Sparks Carson Crowd Frenzy
In Carson Nevada on March 17 a sensational boxing buildup for the Corbett vs Fitzsimmons bout drew crowds and spectacle. Prominent officials include referee George Siler of Chicago and timekeeper Muldoon of New York, with managers Martin Julian Brady and staff arranging glove seals and corner tosses amid a citywide stir of gamblers, fakirs, and flamboyant fans.
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Carson, Nev
U. P
Stuart
Martin Julian
Corbett
Brady
Fitzsimmons
Julian
Jim
William Muldoon
New York
Lou” Houseman
Chicago
Jimmy Colville
Boston
George Siler
Siler
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Lanky
Godadsrd
Sharkey
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Billy Jordan
San Francisco
Frank B. During
John J. Sullivan
Jordan
Goddard
Joe Goddard
Warren Lewis
Tom Sharkey
New York Journal
Gay Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmotts
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Itz
Vita
Ivitz
Yvity
The
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Carson
Dan Stuart
Johnny
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