Gotch Burns Denial Sparks Wrestling Feud and Local Fights
The report notes Frank Gotch's denial of returning for a big bout with Jim Burns, while Geo Hacken challenges the match and offers $20,000 stakes. Also mentioned are Burns vs Smith a three round bout in Rushcutters Bay and a later trip to Chicago.
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Fngo
United
Geo. Hacken
Bas
Stong
Burns
Gotch
Rushcutter’s Bay
Australia
Johnson
C. C. Smith
Joe Choynski
Peter Maher
Chicago
Promised Fiancee Quits Amid Wrestling Offer Ties
In Dodge Iowa on December 31 Gotch says a promise to his fiancée Gladys Ostrich prevents a financial offer from changing his plans. He plans to discuss a potential return to the mansion after a visit and may arrange a meeting with Hackenschmidt. The statement notes no change in his position despite new talks.
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Dodge
Iowa
Gotch
Gladys Ostrich
Red Circular Fight Trigger Promises World Title Clash
A Red Circular announces a world title bout possibility with a $30,000 stake in Walkee Wisconsin dated December 31. The report notes Johnson responding to H O and Hugh McIntosh's challenge and confirms an agreement to fight Tommy under the same terms, with preparations for a local theater appearance.
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Walkee
Wis
Johnson
H. O
Hugh McIntosh
Tommy
Bugs Raymond To Take Keeley Cure In New Year
New York fans laugh at pitcher Bugs Raymond as manager McGraw weighs his pledge to travel to Dwight Illinois to undergo Keeley cure. Friends doubt lasting abstinence, while some bet it lasts ten days. McGraw hopes for permanent reform.
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New York
Bugs
Raymond
McGraw
Dwight
Ill
Coulon Given Chance to Fight Forbes in Eight Round Bout
Chicago boxing writers report Pop Coulon, manager of bantam title claimant Johnny Coulon, is expected to accept promoter Harry Glassco's offer of an eight round bout before the Windsor Athletic Club with Harry Forbes. Forbes has accepted. Coulon's decision is awaited.
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Chicago
Pop” Coulon
Johnny Coulon
Harry Glassco
Harry Forbes
Glassco
Windsor Athletic Club
Forbes
Papa Coulon
Burke Edges O'Donnell In Bloodied Six Round Bout
In Wilkes Barre Joe Burke defeated Bert O'Donnell in a violent six round match marked by bad blood between the two local 120 pound contenders. O'Donnell previously knocked Burke out in 19 rounds a year earlier. The bout was halted and the rivals later fought again with friends in a local theater.
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O'Donnell
Wilkesbarre
Joe Burke
Bert O'Donnell
Burke
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional treatment taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. True irreverence is disrespect for another man's god.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hah
Heileman Brewing Expands Facilities For Old Style Lager
The G Heileman Brewing Company adds a four story fire proof stock house to its existing complex including a main shipping room, private and general offices, a large cold storage building and a 28 horse barn. The new facility will house monster storage tanks and add about 38000 barrels of annual shipping capacity.
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G. Heileman Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Harmony Talk in Milwaukee Calls Republicans to Unite
In Milwaukee a meeting of county Republicans heard Dr. P H McGovern urge unity and broad principles to fuse stalwarts and progressives. He argued progressivism is rising nationwide while conservatives can cooperate, noting not all progressives agree on every reform.
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Milwaukee
Harmon
White House
Milwaukee County
Plankinton House
P. H. McGovern
Francis E. McGovern
Republican Party
Viroqua Visitors and Local Mishap Summary
VIROQUA WIS Mrs James Hayes visiting Sparta relatives Arthur Nichols of Sparta stayed with friends here Geo Jersey of Sparta guest of relatives Dr Bertram Tainter Milwaukee visited home folks He sang in Messiah in Milwaukee this week by the Arion club J J Wilsey guest of Cashton old friends De Soto lady Grandma Joseph 82 quilts for Christmas Mr and Mrs Tollack Amundson Croton SD visiting her parents Evelyn Watson visiting Eleanor Thomas for retreat Henry Hendrickson furnace explosion caused gas smoke and coal dust damage Charles Furnace Missouri guests of M V DeGarmo EB M Anderson Hartford visitors Geo Koch Sylvan suffered a painful Christmas accident breaking a shoulder bone and injuries
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James Hayes
Sparta
Arthur Nichols
Geo. Jersey
Bertram Tainter
Milwaukee
Arion Club
J. J. Wilsey
Cashton
Grandma Joseph
Tollack Amundson
Croton
S. D
Peter Thompson
Evelyn Watson
Eeanor Thomas
Charles Furnace
Missouri
M. V. DeGarmo
EB. M. Anderson
Hartford
Geo. Koch
Sylvan
R. H. Drake
What is your goat asks Chicago dissenting expert
The readable fragments show a Chicago dated item with a dissenting expert and a municipal judge referencing a goat. The text is fragmented and lacks complete names or events. It hints at a court or legal context and a provocative question about a goat.
Goat as metaphor in legal wit and urban legend
A fragment discusses wordplay on odor and hair and a judge’s phrase. It then recounts a legend of creation with odds and ends named by Adam as goat, with a quip on the saying I’ll get your goat as malicious animal magnetism.
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Adam
Robbers Escape With 6000 From Waterville Bank
Four yeggmen robbed the State bank at Waterville Kansas and escaped with about 6000 in cash. Three fled on a Missouri Pacific passenger train through Waterville shortly after the explosion. The fourth escaped in an automobile. A dozen citizens heard the blast but did not pursue. Sheriff Sullivan and two deputies left Marsville for Waterville two hours after the robbery.
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Marsville
Kan
State Bank
Waterville
Here
Missouri Pacific
Sullivan
Japs Mapping the Archipelago Amid Manila Reports
Fragmentary wartime bulletin notes Japanese maps and espionage activity around Manila with references to spies and strategic reconnaissance amid ongoing hostilities.
Japanese spies map the Filipino archipelago for possible war gains
Reports from Manila Bay and Corregidor Island reveal Japanese forces are making a comprehensive map of the entire Filipino archipelago. Authorities cannot act due to lack of a suitable law to punish spies. The maps detail terrain of strategic value should Japan seek to seize the islands by force.
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Manila Bay
Corregido
United Press
Japan
Midnight Service at Christ Church Marks Year’s End
At 11 15 tonight there will be the usual solemn service at Christ Church for the closing hour of 1910. The service invites Christians to spend the watching time over the departure of the old and the coming of the new year with conviction that life and time are serious concerns.
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Christchurch
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Theauaneapolis
Harmony Talk
Viroqua, Wis
Henry Hendrickson
George Adslanger
Manila
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