Jeffries and Gotch to Wrestle at Chicago Coliseum Tonight
James J. Jeffries and Frank Gotch headline a Chicago Coliseum program with a fifteen minute friendly wrestling match and Gotch facing Jim Esson in a thirty minute handicap event. The show also notes umpire pay disputes needing settlement with President Thomas Lynch.
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James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Jim Esson
Scotland
Essor
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Jeffries
Johnson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Coughs and Throats
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure for obstinate coughs colds and throat lung irritations. It claims unrivaled effectiveness for throat and lung diseases and promotes consistent relief.
Umpire Trust Demands Pay Increase
Cincinnati December 1 reports say a formal umpire trust has formed amid discontent with pay. Names mentioned include Kiem Rigler O Day and Johnstone as dissatisfied with current compensation and threatening spring action if the National League does not raise wages.
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Kiem
Rigler
O'Day
Johnstone
Plan Life Aid for Cherry Survivors
In Chicago on January 1 Ernest P. Bicknell national Red Cross director plans a meeting with foreign consuls and the United Mine Workers to adopt a permanent relief plan for Cherry mine disaster survivors. The Red Cross extends weekly widow stipends until permanent relief is approved by consuls and the union.
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Chicago
Ernest P. Bickmell
The
Red Cross
United Mine Work
Ers
Cherry Mine
St. Paul
Red Cross Society
Consuls
United Mine Workers
Bat Nelson Declines 20000 Pound Cardiff Bout
Milwaukee report says Bat Nelson plans to stay home for now and turn down a 20 000 purse offer to fight Freddie Welsh in Cardiff Wales. The proposed match would have been twenty rounds and Nelson favors remaining in Milwaukee this week.
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Milwaukee
Bat Nelson
Freddie Welsh
Cardiff
Wales
December High Score Leads Hunt Bowling Standouts
L King led Hunt bowling alley high scores with a 234 game in December. Notable scores included S King 243 and Pop rolling a string of games from 200s to 232. Shuda posted multiple 200s, while Swennes reached 229 and Melzarek 220 amid a lineup of steady performances.
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L. King
Hunt
W. Shuda
C. Smith
A. Sund
J. Niggert
M. Swennes
Soller
Stender
Wisconsin Attorney General limits county fines in game law cases
An opinion by Attorney General Gilbert limits a county treasurer’s share of fines from game law convictions to 2 percent, down from the previous 33 1 3 percent. The change could lead to lawsuits against former treasurers and affects fines with or without informer provisions. Quail and deer protections, winter hunger, and feed requests are noted alongside the legal development.
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Madison
Wis
Dahl
Gilbert
A. M. Church
Wisconsin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Boost
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as enriching blood and strengthening red and white cells to protect and restore health. It claims cures for scrofula eczema erysipelas catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue indigestion loss of appetite and general debility.
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Hood
Illegal hunts and quail shooting cases pending
Two cases of illegal dow hunting are pending and one against a man accused of shoots quail will be disposed of early in January.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days With PAZO Ointment
Advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Claims guaranteed relief and refunds, price noted as 50 cents.
Plea for Pal Who Bit His Nose in Onalaska Fight
Joseph Edmundson testified in county court after a fight with Henry Hentze in Onalaska over two whiskies. Edmundson, with a torn nose, asked for his partner’s release to travel east, but the court ordered Hentze jailed on an assault charge while Edmundson continued eastward alone.
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Joseph Edmundson
Henry Hentze
Onalaska
Hentze
North
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Tom West's Sixth Tune Progress on New Turnpike
Local notes report Tom West plans six tunes as he works on a new turnpike project. Whether the effort yields a hit remains undecided as he tests with stones and a sledge.
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Tom Wat West
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