Corbett Details Defense Against Fitzsimmons in Battle
James J. Corbett outlines his strategic defense and attack plan for the forthcoming bout with Fitzsimmons. He stresses instinctive reactions, expects a straight left jab, counters to body and head, and relies on footwork and guard adjustments learned from past fights with Hall, Sullivan, Mitchell, and Cheynaki. He notes the danger of Fitzsimmons left swings and the need to avoid and counter with precise guards and pivots.
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Fitzsimmons
Jackson
Sullivan
Mitchell
Tehall
Fitzslnmans
Whoeth
Fitzsiim
Fitzsimons
Jim Hall
Vitgsimmons
Carmina
Cheynakl
Hall
Chanes
Fitzsimmmons
Fitzsimpsons
Sayers
Heenan
John Morrissey
Fitzsummons
Leither Crogy Guynter
Pitzsiminone
Ley
Dow
Pever
Lin
James J. Corbett
New York Herald
Americans Reject Nobility In Modern British Fashion
An interview with Cissy Fitzgerald in the Washington Post quotes Fitzgirald criticizing Anglo American views on British nobility. She says Americans have outgrown deference to titled classes while noting English audiences mocked Marlborough’s public persona. She cites New York and London attitudes toward titles, wealth, and cultural status.
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Dingy Fitzgirald
Duke of Marlborough
Mattinga
Vanderbilt
Cissy Fitzgerald
England
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Marlborough
Miss Vanderbilt
London Times
London
Princesstheater
Anthony Hope
Frederick Laighton
Frederick Leighton
America
Ds Aterlean
Sam
Cissy Witzgerald
Washington Post
Vanderbilt Hedge Sparks NYC Front Yard Battle
The New York World reports Cornelius Vanderbilt disputes a neighbor Mrs. Alexander over a near replica house facing his Fifth Avenue block. Vanderbilt plants a double row of English poplars to block Alexander’s windows, threatening to darken the rival’s rooms and claim the premier site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-seventh Street
Fifty-eighth Street
Vanderbilt
Charlee B. Alexantr
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mr. Alexander
Mr. Vanderblit
Bir. Vanderbilt
New York World
Laughing Powder Scene Shocks Stage Widow’s Wreath Incident
The Neue Pester Jouresl reports a dramatic stage moment where an actress burst into violent laughter while mourning, then collapsed for 24 hours after a rival sprinkled the wreath with laughing powder. Investigation names a former star as the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neue Pester Jouresl
Ophelia
Quote on salaries and politics from McKinley and Harrison
A fragmented dialogue discusses salaries of public figures and a preference for political success. William McKinley voices attitude toward MPs and the idea of keeping a lucrative law practice while pursuing national votes, mentioning General Harrison and broader political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wilain McKinley
Has a Queer Heart It Can Crownover Stop Its Beats Exhibition
Pittsburg Dispatch reports a remarkable case by Thomas Jetferzon Crownover of Tuntellsville Pa who through voluntary effort and muscle action can push his heart rate from normal about 70 to 150 180 beats per minute and pause for ten seconds under favorable conditions. Doctors note probable valvular disease and hypertrophy and say such cases are rare with only about three comparable reports in medical literature.
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Pittsburg
Kittanning
Crownaver
West Pear Medical College
Crewt
Tia
Crewn
Iil
English
Jia
Lsctator
Crownover
Anecdotes of Pasteur and a Cab Ride Memory
An account recounts Pasteur and M Duray sharing a cab ride. On arrival, the Academician paid the fare coin as a souvenir for the driver, while Pasteur gave a similar coin to the driver without urging remembrance. The piece notes Pasteur’s modest disdain for public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
M. Duray
Jehu
New York World
Otto's Cure Promises Quick Relief for Lung and Throat
Promoters tout Otto's Cure as instant relief and a permanent cure for lung and throat diseases. They urge stopping the hacking cough and claim M B Powell as sole agent or Raven & Co of Ceréaco will supply free sample bottles. The ad notes widespread availability with free samples and large bottles priced at 56.
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Otto
Raven & Co
Ceréaco
Yillare
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