Gans Rise and Fall A Baltimore Boxing Legend Dies
The article memorializes Joe Gans, famed Baltimore lightweight champion, noting his rise from a sixteen year old substitute to world titleholder, his fall after demanding weigh ins for the Nelson bouts, and his death at 8 20 am in Baltimore surrounded by family and friends.
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Crippen’s Trial Hurdles Cited Over Legal Flaws
Crippen and Leneve face arrest on a vessel beyond federal jurisdiction, raising potential release grounds for Crippen. London reports Dr Hopper to present findings at Crippen inquest resumption as evidence questions the remains and ultimate guilt.
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Crippen
Leneve
London
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Blimire
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Hts
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Convention Opens in Ottawa
Ottawa hosts the national convention of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association of Canada. Auditors report a reserve fund balance over $200,000.
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Ottawa
Ont
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association of Canada
Long Branch Carnival Opens With Sports and River Carnival
Long Branch New Jersey hosts four sports events this afternoon and a river carnival tonight as the inaugural features. The celebration closes Saturday with an automobile floral parade and a Mardi Gras carnival at night.
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Will Be Recalled To Stang McAllister Hearing In dicates
The report discusses a congressional hearing linked to Creager and McMurray over a loan in exchange for influence. A separate New York note reports a death threat to William Edwards, a street commissioner, from a German-letter writer claiming Gallagher’s influence and urging Edwards’ death within 24 hours.
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Creager
McMurray
New York
William Edwarda
Gallagher
Gaynor
Edwards
Swift Justice
Hoboken
New Jersey
Gargan
Hudson County
Marvin
Flint Named Likely Successor for Ballinger
Washington rumors say Senator Flint of California will succeed Ballinger as secretary. Crane and Ballinger allegedly discussed retirement at St Paul to aid party prospects. Flint is reportedly a tentative candidate for re election and slated for the post.
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Flint
California
Ballinger
Crane
St. Paul
Swedish Lutheran church in America marks 50th anniversary
Bishop K H G von Scheele representing King Gustav I V and the church of Sweden will speak at the Providence celebration. He is accompanied by Lady von Scheele.
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America
Lady von Scheele
Mayor Gaynor News: Condition Says No Immediate Operation
Dr. Lederle reports Mayor Gaynor is improving after the shooting. Surgeons agree no operation is needed now as bullet removal would risk infection and bleed-through. the mayor sleeps, eats broth, and interacts with his wife while a large crowd gathers outside the Hoboken hospital.
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Lederle
St Mary's Hospital
Gaynor
Willow Senue
Three Republican Candidates File for County Offices
County politics heats up as three men file for nominations. J. C. Henry seeks another term as county judge, John Frawley aims for county treasurer, and I. R. Snook runs for county recorder, all on the Republican ticket. Henry served one term, Frawley long held the treasurer post, and Snook was elected recorder two years ago.
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Langford Holds Long End In Big Kaufman Bout
Rain threatens to push back the Langford Kaufman six round bout at the American League baseball park in Philadelphia. The Frisco heavyweight Al Kaufman and Boston’s Sam Langford meet at catchweights for a $5000 purse with a future shot at Jack Johnson if Langford wins.
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International union to unite bibliographical documentation officials
In Brussels on August 10 the International Congress of Archivists and Librarians focused on creating an international bibliographical documentation union as the principal issue before the gathering.
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Ev International Bibliographical Ag Flocumentation Union
International Congress of Archivists and Librarians
Photographer Captures Mallard Out of Season
Photographer Ritter caught a mallard without a gun on Sixth Street in front of his studio last evening and kept it in captivity, earning the distinction for catching out of season.
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Lake carnival draws many decorated boats at Eagle's Mere
In Eagle's Mere Pennsylvania on August 10 a large crowd gathered for the annual lake carnival with numerous decorated boats set to compete in a gala event that promises lively entertainment and prizes.
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Eagle's Mere
Monks of Mone-Tal-Nak headline Montana carnival event
Livingstone Montana August 10 officials announce the annual carnival and state convention of Montana Wilks will feature a high level performance by the Monks of Mone-Tal-Nak in Elks Round-Up tonight.
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Stay Causes Fire at Portland Laundry Loss of 180000
Explosion of a cotuloid stay in a woman's shirt waist started a fire at United States Laundry in Portland causing $180,000 in damage. Two hundred workers were temporarily laid off.
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Portland
United States
Death Threats Follow The Shooting
A man who captured Gallagher faces doom as a friend of a crank prisoner issues threats after a fatal shooting. The incident spurs warnings and escalates tension among involved parties and authorities.
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Gallagher
Crank
Prisoner in Hoboken Cell Faces Long Term If Gaynor Recovers
In McAllister Oklahoma on August 19, Creager is to testify about alleged large loans linked to influence in Congress. Hamon testified a direct request for $1,000 from McMurray was made, and Creager discussed introducing the McMurray bill.
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Gaynor Vrorve
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Whever
French Lt Ballangers Injured In Monoplane Accident
In Verdun on a sunny day a French army lieutenant suffered painful injuries when his monoplane clipped a fence and overturned. The mishap halted the flight and left the pilot injured as bystanders rushed to assist.
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Ballangers
Official Calling Days with Taft Conference Schedule
Beverly August 10. Monday Wednesday and Friday designated as conference days with Taft. The president will meet visiting politicians to discuss the upcoming campaign on those days. Other days are for vacation unless important administration matters arise for settlement.
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Beverly
Taft
Lynchings Aftermath Costly Indictments In Newark
Newark Oho August 10 The grand jury returned thirty nine indictments five for murder in the first degree in connection with the lynching of Detective Etherington several weeks ago.
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