Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Retold in Final Account
George Siler and Lou M. Houseman present a detailed review of the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout at Carson City. The piece recalls weigh in, fight pacing, and the dramatic knockout in the fourteenth round, with vivid scenes of the ring, crowd, and aftermath, including the referee’s role and photographers’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Fitzsim“Corbett
George Siler
Lou M. Houseman
Dallas
Carson City
Siler
Ol' Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jim
Niwan
Fitz
Bob
Rae
Pathe
Orner
Garbett
Fitzsimmons
Silerne Corbett
Aes
Room decor ideas from distant shores and home crafts
The article extols using diverse matting for floors and walls, describing oriental and California textiles, curtains, and lambrequins. It advises seasonal wardrobe changes, prioritizes beauty and quality over cost, and praises craftsmanship in upholstery and window coverings.
Country paper seen in transit on the elevated train
A pale young man in an elevated train holds a crumpled country paper with Vernone at the top. The page shows old style ads for dry goods and a religious notice, visible amid the double leaded article and reversed rules as the paper is turned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernone
New York Telegram
Young man cherishes a found newspaper note
A reader recalls Vermont days as a young man rejoices over a newspaper clipping about a rising legal prodigy. The note praises Charles as a bright, ambitious figure seen in New York society and court reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portey
Phat
Vermont
New York
Huarles
Waldorf
Charles
Tie
Wonders and Anomalies From Natural History Snippets
A diverse set of natural history curiosities describes tortoise lifespans, falcon speeds, Shyslery descendants, Peruvian condor wings, South American cats that do not mew, rat progeny, giant apes and brain size, a palyopus cut into parts, torpedo fish shocks, the tiny West India hummingbird, mole bounties in Michigan, crimson horse tails of Persian royalty, royal mews at Buckingham Palace, music attracted mice in Bruges, new birds in British New Guinea, Mount Scratchley larks, Vermont decr tameness, sap drinking by Plymouth maples, and a Rutland doe captured by humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
South Americ
Beczme
West India
Bloomingdale
Mich
Persia
Buckingham Palace
Bruges
Lelgsium
Gov. Madiever
British New Guinea
Mount Scratchley
Vermont
Plymouth
Rutland
Air Ship Sighting At Night On A Bicycle Ride
A writer recalls riding a wheel in the park after supper and fearing the bicycle would fail. The narrator describes a sudden crash and claims to have seen an air ship trimmed with stars dancing above as the bike struck the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Simpkins
Solo
Telica
Memory of Queen Victoria’s coronation and feverish adoration
Victoria in Women at Home recalls the coronation era when the young Queen's popularity sparked intense affection among women and girls. Some suitors’ obsession led to distress and even madness, while Dickens and others responded with humor as the event unfolded. The piece notes the four hour coronation and the mismatch between a small crown and the orb she bore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women At Home
Poertion
Kensington
Buckingham Palace
Charles Dickens
Windsor
Highlands
England
Coronation Ring Fitting Fails On Queen’s Finger
The New York Tribune reports a royal mishap as a coronation ring, too large for the queen’s finger, must be forced on with pressure. Lord John Phyne assists, and swelling forces a tepid water bath to ease removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phyne
New York Tribune
Doctor's Column Peddles Nerve Remedies From Washington Chem Co
A Philadelphia advice letter column promotes Cerebrine Thyroidine and other animal extracts for nervous disorders epilepsy locomotor ataxia skin diseases and premature decay. The Washington Chemical Co Washington DC markets these products and offers free medical queries. Walker & Williams 105 Water Street sell them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Boston
Charles N
Wheeling
Chicago
Elayve
J. M
Scranton
Rh. i
Philadelphia
Washington Chemical CO
Washington, D. C
P. S
All
Washington Chemical Company
Walke & Williams
Water Street
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Fouche
Willingto
Man
On Corbett
Mons
Hoh
Vatiihnis
Erin
Porbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Dan A. Stuart
Ector
Amanda Kilkenny
Vwitzonse
Dan
Stuart
Orbett
Han
Miles
Red Cross
Browns’ Iron Bitters Company
Baltimore, MD
Genuine
New York Mail and Express
Bidna
Orient
Alhambra
Mattis
California
France
Benats
Birds and Bish
Victoria
H.R
Hotel Bilia
C.U.U
Fill Particulare State Medical CO
Oimoha
Neb
Mrs. Wii
Fty
Islo
Old Market Square
Kern’s
Kern's
KERN
Dunstoi
Y & Silverwood
Norfolk
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