Hackenschmidt 18 Championship Win Over Tom Jenkins at MSG
George Hackenschmidt known as the Russian Lion defeated Tom Jenkins of Cleveland in Madison Square Garden for the world's catch-as-catch-can championship. He won two straight falls, dominating the first with a half Nelson in 1 minute 15 seconds and the second in 1 minute 4 seconds.
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Tom Jenkins
New York
George Hackenschmidt
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Jenkins
Hackenschmidt
Nelson
Hackenschrmidt
Real Economy Leads Market Flooded by Cheap Paint
A tattered notice notes a budget priced lead product flooding the market with low cost appeal. Sold by reputable paint and hardware dealers, the item is described as a bargain for buyers seeking value amid widespread supply.
Modern Hats and Hair Health Declared Linked
An A and A convention note warns that stylish hats breed scalp germs causing baldness and dandruff. It urges using Newbro’s Herpicide to kill germs, promising hair regrowth and healthy scalp. Sample requests directed to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with J A Williamson as special agent.
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Newhro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Williamson
Dead heat in Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park
More than 50,000 spectators watched James R. Keene's Sysonby and Dr. Richard's Race King finish in a near tie in the Metropolitan Handicap run at Belmont Park. The purse, over $14,000, was divided as judges could not separate the two 3-year-old and 4-year-old rivals despite a furious stretch duel. Colonial Girl and First Mason also ran well as the crowd roared at the wire.
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New York
America
Belmont Park
James R. Keene
Sysonby
Dr. Richard
King
Delhi
grand stand
Santa Catalina
Keene
Shaw
Melton
Tenny
Smith
Race King
Colonial Girl
St. Louis
First Mason
O. L. Richards
John Henry Smith as Mormon Apostle and Church Lineage
John Henry Smith, an early Mormon apostle, is described as destined to lead the powerful Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints founded by Joseph Smith. The article notes the connections with Joseph B. Smith, the current president, and Apostle Francis M. Eynan in the church lineage.
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JOHN HENRY SMITH
Joseph Smith
Joseph B. Smith
Chuarch
deste Christ of the
Latter Day Saints
Brancis M. Eyoan
Fitzhugh Lees Funeral With High Military Honors
Richmond witnessed an imposing funeral for General Fitzhugh Lee with about 2000 troops including two full infantry regiments, the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, artillery, and detachments. The service at St Pauls church drew a dense crowd as bishops and pastors led prayers and floral tributes surrounded the casket.
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Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee
Toth
Tist
Richmond Light Infantry
batalion
St. Paul's church
Risht Yew
AL M. Randolph
Southern
Virginia
Rex
Beverly Tucker
St Paul’s church
Norfolk
Trey
London
Mason
Grace church
ity
Barnwell
St. Paul's
Lee
United States
Confederacy
Fiendish robbery and murder terrorize West Virginia farmer
A posse searches Calhoun county for three masked robbers who assaulted Charles Berkshire and his wife near Brooksdale after midnight. They bound the woman, tortured her, and killed Berkshire when a demand for money went unanswered. Neighbors fear the injured wife may die.
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Parkersbur
W. Va
Calhoun county
Charles Berkshire
Brooksdale
Ned
Anna Valentino Denied Pardon Commute to Life Sentence
The New Jersey board of pardons refused to commute the death sentence of Anna Valentino of Paterson for the murder of Rosa Lily The decision followed a campaign led by Paterson figures and a petition signed by leaders and jurors indicating no clemency was warranted.
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Paterson
Valentina
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United States
United States cottera wit oot Indies corpis
Nan Patterson Bail Prospects Stirring Reports of Trial Effects
New York May 5 Alarming reports about Nan Patterson circulated while she shows the effects of her trial yet remains far from a breakdown She is kept in Tombs cell awaiting bail decisions and a possible settlement with the district attorney Her lawyers seek a nominal bond with a bondsman ready for any amount within reason Assistant DA Rand would consent to bail districts indicate the jury’s stance may determine a new trial or release Albany officials note the jury’s disposition could hinge on whether she is retried for Caesar Young’s murder
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York
Nap Patterson
ulv
Jerome
Hinll
Miss
J. Morgin Smith
Misa Patterson
Albany
N. J
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Fle
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Indictments for Whitecapping Rise in Franklin County
In Jackson Mississippi on May 5 the federal grand jury returned 300 indictments against Franklin County citizens for whitecapping and intimidation of government homesteaders. Notable indicted include Dr. A M Newman sheriff who posted bond after arrest by a U S marshal. Detective Hoyt aided the case at Governor Vardaman’s request.
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Jackson, Miss
federal grant
Franklin county
sperife
A. M. Newman
United States
Hoyt
Vardaman
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