Maher Dies Hard In A Short Fight For World Title
Maher concedes defeat after a short, tough bout in El Paso as Fitzsimmons crowd praises a late rally. He notes his eye trouble and distance errors but maintains confidence to challenge any man, saying he could still beat Fitzsimmons and would fight him if provoked.
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Langtry
EMA
mons
wong
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Julian
sancal
Fitzsimmons
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Maher
G’Bourke
Boston
Fitllsimmons
O'Rourke
San Antonio
uriny SALUUD
Fitz
Jouan
Parson Davies
Peter
Fitzsimmons Crowned World Heavyweight Champion at Langtry
A 95 second bout witnessed by about 180 spectators across the Rio Grande in Langtry Texas ended with Fitzsimmons declared world heavyweight champion after Maher was knocked out on the Mexican side. The event drew paying spectators from El Paso who traveled 400 miles by train, with a rugged if orderly crossing and a tense purse dispute settled before the fight.
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Tex
El Pasotie sports
Fitzsimmons
Rio Grande
El Paso
Texan rangers
Texas
Bat Masterson
Joe Vendig
oxas
Siler
Fitz
No Dry Dock for Newport Says Secretary
Representative Bull of Rhode Island asked Secretary Herbert about a Newport dry dock. The reply stated it would be hard to defend without a naval force and with docks needed at many points, making Newport unwise for a dry dock at this time. New York report notes American Newspaper Publishers Association elected officers including President C W Knapp and Secretary W C Bryatstres.
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Herbert
Washington
Tech
Bull
Rinde Island
nave
Newport
R.I
bureau
Red
New York
American
Convicted of Manslaughter in Vermont Murder Trial
Newport Vermont February 3 The jury in the Holloway murder trial after nearly forty eight hours deliberation last night returned a verdict of manslaughter against William B Gase for causing the death of John E Holloway He has not yet been sentenced Albany February 22 Jama McMaster formerly clerk in the State Bank Examiner Roberts office has been appointed state bank examiner by Superintendent Kilburn at a salary of 3 per day To Locate New Lunatic Asylum Buildings Albany February 22 State Lunacy Commissioner Reeves and Archib Perry have gone to Kings Park Long Island to meet the Long Island state hospital managers regarding additional buildings soon to be erected
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Newport
tial
William B. Gase
John E. Holloway
Sle
State Bankxaminer
Albany
Jama McMaster
State Bank Examiner bberts
Statianis Kilburn
Reeves
Archid Perry
Kings Park
Log Island
Long Island state hospital
Br. Griswold
Privan
Traftford
supreme court
Malcolm I. Griswold
adentis
Griswold
Wethersfield
Woodbridge
Maine street
Condition of trade more favorable influences reported
Bradstreet's weekly trade review notes no radical improvement yet more favorable influences than weeks prior. Texan merchants seek extensions while southern cities report active demand in most lines, with cotton and woolen goods showing some improvement. Bank clearings rise modestly, while business failures fall. rails and iron steady, prices for coffee and sugar rise. Northern Pacific receivership: Judge Lacombe confirms new receivers Frank G. Bigelow and Edward W. Mellenry.
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New York
Bradstreet
Texas
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Chicago
Iowa
Omaha
United States
Northern Pacific
Treasury gold reserve touches record after bond sales
Washington reports the opening of business shows the gold reserve at 103,139,646 dollars. Bond sales total 111,009,900 with 87,554,302 paid. 65,523,262.26 taken up in cash. National bank depositories hold 25,809,564.95 with 6,783,803.41 exchanged for currency. net receipts to depositories 22,026,001.67. Nearly 80 percent of bond purchase gold paid.
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Washington
treasury
brnsinness
New York
national bank
Waller to Sail Home From France on Pardon
Ex Consul Waller, recently released from a year in prison in France, will sail for the United States today at the urging of Ambassador Eustis. Destitute, he will receive transport home. The pardon reflects strong Franco American friendship and a solved dispute over U S justice for an American citizen.
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America
Washington
state department
Waller
France
Eustis
United States
Bill Nye's Condition Improves but No Hope Yet
In Asheville North Carolina on February 29 Bill Nye showed signs of improvement under Dr Charles Villard care. His pulse and respiration returned to normal and he awoke enough to recognize his daughters after their Washington trip. Despite the slight gains the prognosis remains doubtful and no positive recovery forecast is offered.
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Ashevillle
N. C
Chas
Villiard
Buck Shoals
Washington
Tnuforrd
Worcester
Mass
Thomas Devoy
Mechanic Street
Fitchburg
Devoy
Mrs Kelso to Recover After Fatal Double Tragedy
New York telegraph reports Mrs Ethel Kelso who killed her two children and slashed her wrist on 59th Street will recover at Bellevue Hospital. Doctors attribute the act to insanity from prolonged suffering after premature birth. She is lucid and prays to die to join her babies. husband remains by her side. Madame Duse visits with Mrs Cleveland at the White House amid performances and greetings.
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Kniss
New York
Ethel Kelso
59th street
Dellevue hospital
Queen Victoria Sends Sympathy to Kruger Victims
In London on February 22 the Queen dispatched a message to President Kruger expressing sympathy for the victims of the explosion. The note underscores royal concern amid the disaster and its casualties.
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Queen Victoria
London
Kruger
Maceo Not Dead Says Havana Dispatch
Havana reports deny the death of Antonio Maceo with no confirmation in government circles. Spanish forces under Col. Fernandez claim victory at Catalina after bayonet charges, as rebels retreat and towns burn. Details also describe Gomez and Maceo burning Jarsco, freeing prisoners, and 28 inmates released before jail fire. The seaport town of Cabanas reportedly burned. the gunboat Aierte failed to stop the destruction. Jose Rabi’s death is confirmed as due to tetanus from a battle injury.
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San Nicolas
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ferandez
Maceo
Col. Nernandez
Gomez
Gomez and
Jarsco
Bavant
Metanzas
Pinar del Rio
Cabanas
Aiert
Internal Revenue Receipts Show Seven Month Decrease
Washington Feb 22 Commissioner Miller reports seven months of the current fiscal year produced 8 38 1935 or a drop of 2 836 273 from the same period in 1895. Principal sources were Spirits 49 544 899 down 4 733 415 Tobacco 18 465 294 up 816 445 fermented liquors 19 806 045 up 1 420 400 oleomargarine 816 014 down 200 856 Miscellaneous 263 154 down 138 900.
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Washington
Miller
Still Has Three Left In Still-Lit Bigamy Case In Danbury
Danbury Connecticut February 29 Jeanette Salley known bigamist now has two husbands severed from her in superior court cutting ties to John Slall of Reding and William Kission of this city. It is believed she still has two husbands living and possibly a third. She remains legally bound to all remaining husbands.
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Danbury
Conn
Jeanette Salley
Ralph Wheeler
John W. Slall
Reding
William Kission
Counterfeiting ring verdict shocks Trenton court
The Brockway trial ends with three prisoners found guilty and a mercy recommendation for Wagner. Brockway, aged 74, faces potential lengthy prison time while Mrs Smith and Wagner may receive milder sentences. Jury foreman, detectives, and family members witness a dramatic verdict and sentencing not yet fixed. Treasury chief praises outcome as Brockway’s capture reduces counterfeit threat.
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Brockway
Wagner
ther
Mrs. Smith
Swith
alonr
Bradford
New Jersey
Lie
Smith
Mazen
treasury department
Yale professor reports slight cathode ray deflection
New Haven Feb 22 Prof A Wright of Yale reports magnetism subtly deflects cathode rays slightly outside the tube more than inside and doubts any immediate definite results from exposures. Pietermaritzburg Feb 22 The Times claims South Africa will declare independence on Feb 27 the day marking Majuba victory anniversary. Troy Feb 22 Relief fund for recent Troy fire victims reaches 2906 with collar factory workers giving heavily led by Cluett Coon Co employees.
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Conn
A. Wright
Yale
Pietermaritzburg
The
Nital Times
South African republic
Colley
Majuba
Lund
Troy
N. Y
Troy Nimes
beneft
Cluett, Coon & Co
Secretary allocates 23.94 million for pensions
Washington February 22 The secretary of the interior notified the treasury of a requisition for 23 940 000 to fund the quarterly pension payments. Caleabi
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secretary of the interior
treasury
Caleabi
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