Jeffries Defends World Title in Wrecking 23rd Round
In a seaside spectacle at Coney Island on May 11, heavyweight champion Jeffries knocked out challenger Jim Corbett in the 23rd round. A fierce, well fought bout drew about 8,000 fans as Corbett briefly led in defense before Jeffries delivered a decisive short left to the jaw. Referee Charles White praised the fair contest and both men for their display, while Jeffries credited Corbett with a superb showing and vowed to meet all challengers as champion.
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Letter from Vancouver official on Nelson reception
Thomas F. McGuigan City Clerk of Vancouver writes The Miner from Nelson where he visits his brother in law J. T. Fife. He quotes the mayor on welcoming visitors then criticizes his own reception during a visit beginning Monday at an afternoon luncheon with the Knights of Pythias.
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James McPhee
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Thomas F. McGuigan
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J.T. Fife
Knights of Pythias
Court of Assize Kelly the Abductor Gets Six Months in Jail
The Crown prosecuted Kelly for abducting a fourteen year old girl. The jury found him guilty after a day of testimony. Justice Drake noted the victim was under the age of consent and sentenced Kelly to six months, citing prior incarceration of four to five months.
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Roberts says British win in dawn-to-dusk offensives
Lord Roberts reports a successful day as British forces rout Boers from point to point near Mafeking. Despatches describe crossings, divisions, and heavy fighting with casualties. Updates note VryburgMarch of 8000, prospects for Mafeking relief by Monday or Tuesday, and a Royal proclamation introducing Kaisershield medal for public service in India.
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Lorenzo Marquez
Daily Mail
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Transvaal
Standard and Diggers’ News
Vaal
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Arwegen
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Pratoria
Willand
Gazette
India
Great Britain
Americans Wasted Time? Promoters Seek Lipton In Yacht Race
London May 12 deputation of Glasgow Exhibition promoters urged Sir Thomas Lipton not to race in American waters this year to avoid drawing top American yachtsmen from Glasgow International Yacht Race. Lipton could not confirm 1901 or 1902 Americas Cup plans but would participate in races. Winnipeg May 11 an Order in Council ends the $1 per acre Dominion lands fee for Manitoba Northwest and BC homesteads. BC lands now granted under prior Manitoba Northwest terms. Ottawa May 11 nursery stock import time under San Jose Scale Act extended from May 1 to May 16.
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Martin on tour and party struggles in Victoria
Victoria May 11 Premier plans speaks at Esquimalt Colwood Metchosin and possibly Nanaimo while returning May 22. Four Opposition candidates to state positions on party lines. results may reshuffle Liberal support. John Bryden reports steady North Nanaimo sentiment and reduced McInnes antiMartin risk. Newfoundland-like tripartite theory cited as plan to unite Martinites and Brown for leadership with a London Agent General post.
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Martin
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