Langford to Fight Johnson in London on Washington's Birthday
Sam Langford plans a London bout with Jack Johnson at the National Sporting Club on February 22. Langford’s team passes Ketchel due to his nervousness around a black opponent, aiming for a Johnson clash next. Johnson and Langford likely meet in Washington’s birthday week after Johnson’s Burns tour.
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New York
Sam Langford
London
Jack Johnson
National Sporting Club
Washington
Langford
Ketchel
Sam
Joe Woodman
Ketcher
Johnson
Australia
Burns
Box Langford
Boston
San Francisco
Ting Johnson
Pacific Coast
England
Jeffries Opens Door to Ring Comeback in Theater Spars
James J. Jeffries signs to appear in San Francisco theater sparring exhibitions for one week for 3000 dollars. He aims to regain form with payment in advance and has not fixed a start date.
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Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
San Francisco
Jeff
Don’t Blame Your Stomach Dyspepsia Remedy Ad
An advertorial promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach trouble and indigestion. It claims tablets digest a full meal easily, restock gastric fluids, and reduce sour taste, bad breath, belching, and stomach distress. Price 50c, with mail order trial available from F A Stuart Marshall.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart
Stuart Bidg
Marshall
Majors Propose New Class to Draft from Other Leagues
Cincinnati club refuses waivers on Dan McGann and may sell him to Milwaukee to cover Catcher Roth. Henry Killilea saysEastern and American associations would seek to remain under National Association rules while gaining Class AA status and broad drafting rights from the Southern Western and Pacific leagues.
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Cincinnati
Dan McGann
Boston Nationals
Milwaukee
Roth
Henry Killilea
American Association
National Association
National Commission
Eastern League
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Advertises Relief
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It invites readers to call for the full name and signature of E. W. GROVE, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
State Bowling Tournament Entries Urged for Milwaukee Meet
Wisconsin Bowling Association secretary Frank Woodbury invites teams and individuals to submit entries for the January 23 to 39 state bowling tournament in Milwaukee. Final day is January 16. women’s entries close January 22. Five-woman teams sought. cities like Superior, Fond du Lac, and Madison are active in the race for 1910. President John Koerner will lead the event with strong American Bowling Congress ties.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank Woodbury
Wisconsin Bowling Association
Care Plankinton Alleys
Northwest
Harpke
Superior
Fond du Lac
Madison
John Koerner
State
American Bowling Congress
Marquette Seeks Major West Conference Baseball Schedule
Marquette University plans a college baseball tour of the West inviting eight big games. Manager Carroll has contacted Minnesota Chicago Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Purdue and Notre Dame with Notre Dame game already clinched pending date.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
Carroll
Marquette
Minnesota
Indiana
Chicago
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Purdue
Notre Dame
Dream of Love sculptor marries his model
St Louis, Jan 6 news describes sculptor Guisep pi Peluso finally marrying his model Miss Lillian Blaze, the inspiration and subject of his sculpture A Dream of Love. The event marks the fulfillment of his dream as the couple wed yesterday.
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ST. Louis
Guiseppi Peluso
Peluso
Lillian Blaze
Italian Sculptor Finds Love and Work in Woes
Peluso, an Italian sculptor who came to the World's Fair and faced disaster after his "A Dream of Love" commission was broken by an accident, was forced to work as a floor walker. A former sweetheart later aided his relief, rekindling inspiration as Miss Blaze became his living muse and partner.
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Italy
Peluso
Miss Blaze
Judge Wright Faces Threats After Contempt Sentences
Washington January 6 Judge Wright has received threatening letters after sentencing labor leaders Gom Pers, Mitchell and Morrison to jail for contempt in the Bucks Store and Range company case. He reports daily threats but remains undeterred.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Justice Wright
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Bucks Store and Range Company
African Sprinter Sets New Amateur Record in Johannesburg
South African sprinter R. E. Walker established a new amateur record in Johannesburg running 130 yards in 12 2 5 seconds. He recently set another mark with a 92 5 second 100 yard dash record.
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Johannesburg
R. E. Walker
Walker
Thaw Appeals Appellate Division Link to Court Ruling
Poughkeepsie New York Jan 6 Harry K Thaws appeal to the appellate division of the supreme court is taken from Justice Morschs decision in the Thaw case. The case concerns legal challenges following Thaws commitment and ongoing efforts to overturn prior orders. The appeal seeks review of trial court rulings and procedural questions in the criminal matter.
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Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Morsch
Thaw Custody Appeal Set For January 18
Thaw's counsel Chas Morschauser said the writ of habeas corpus would be dismissed and the case remanded to Matteawan to be argued January 18. He noted the appeal won't affect the writ secured by Mrs Thaw, who will direct the new case claiming her son is held without cause.
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Auser
Matteawan
Chas. Morschauser
Thaw
Morschauser
Bomb Found in Café in St Petersburg Incident
An unexploded bomb was found on a restaurant table at Nevsky Prospect as a student sat nearby. Police describe a similar earlier attack that killed a waiter and report many revolutionary documents found in a house search. Over thirty suspects were arrested yesterday.
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ST. Eptersburg
Nevsky Prospect
Creditors Reject 49 Percent Settlement for Booth and Co
A creditors committee in Chicago rejected the stockholders proposal to settle debts at 49 percent of their value and then reorganize A. Booth and Company. The move blocks a planned restructuring and leaves the liabilities unresolved.
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Chicago
A. Booth and Company
Insurrection Clash Near Mukden Reported
Official report from Amoy dated January 6 describes a clash near Mukden Manchuria between about 1000 mutinous soldiers and a government troop column sent against them.
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Amoy
Mukden
Manchuria
Insurgent Uprising Tests Forces in China Towns
Troops using gatling guns repelled the revolt with sixty casualties and calls for reinforcements. Vague on the uprising cause, insurgent leaders are actively recruiting in several Chinese towns.
Marvin Opens South Side Real Estate Office
George Marvin the real estate man will open an office on the south side in the State Bank building. He will use the former George Wright undersheriff office and will continue his North Side office on Clinton street near Caledonia.
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George Marvin
George Wright
State Bank
Clinton Street
Caledonia
Pickswick Minn Residents Share Holiday and Local News
Mr Jim Selek visits sister Mrs Jennie Nagle for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs J A Johnston and son Ralph visited Trempealeau area. Ed Thompson returned home after operating a steam shovel in Montana for St Paul Co. A shadow social raised 46.30 for a new organ in the church basement on Dec 31. Will Nolan of Homer spent Sunday with relatives. J A Johnston returns to Red Wing area work after vacation. Merle Ellis and mother Minnesota City visited J M Rutherford. Mildred Seeley from near Upham North Dakota is in the valley visiting. Alma Sistad and Clarence Davis returned to Winona high school after holidays.
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Jim Selek
Jennie Nagle
J. A. Johnston
Ralph
Trempealean
Ed Thompson
Montana
St. Paul Company
Will Nolan
Homer
Red Wing
Merle Ellis
Minnesota City
J. M. Rutherford
Mildred Seeley
uPtty pRck
N. D
Alma Sistad
Clarence Davis
Winona High School
Khan Declares Control of Isfahan District After Three-Day Battle
Samsan Kahn, leader of the insurgent forces in Isfahan, today rules the district after three days of fighting that left 500 royalists killed or injured and 100 captured.
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Teheran
Samsan Kahn
Isfahan
Khan's Rule Tightens as Iranian District Reports Light Losses
Samsan Khan's losses are reported comparatively light with Europeans in the district not molested. Khan has established himself as dictator, consolidating control over the area.
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Samsan Khan
Khan
Miners condemn Wright decision in labor dispute
The executive board of the United Mine Workers of Ohio sent to President Roosevelt resolutions protesting sentences and imprisonment of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. The text argues no law violation occurred and Sherman anti trust law not meant for labor unions, calling Wrights harsher judgment a threat to personal liberties and unions.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers of Ohio
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Justice Wright
Trade unions vow to defend constitutional rights
A statement asserts that trade unions are loyal to the laws of the country and remain determined to resist any encroachments on rights guaranteed by the republic’s constitution. The emphasis is on maintaining constitutional protections and safeguarding workers' rights.
International marriage drama at Weber's theater
New York reports an ambitious production by George Broadhurst titled an international marriage about unions across the sea. Digby Sell and other capable actors supported the play while Mrs. Brown Potter debuted in American vaudeville at Lincoln Square, receiving praise though she doubts general audience appreciation.
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New York
George Broadhorse
Weber's
Digby Sell
Broadhurst
Appleton man Edwin Ormond has appendicitis operation
Edwin Ormond of Appleton, nephew of Mrs. William Drake, underwent an appendicitis operation at St. Francis Hospital. His mother, Mrs. Rose Ormond, accompanied him from Appleton.
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Edwin Ormond
Appleton
William Drake
St. Francis Hospital
Rose Ormond
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