Fitzsimmons Beats Corbett For World Heavyweight Title
Carson, Nevada, March 17. Robert Fitzsimmons defeated Jim Corbett in the fourteenth round to claim the world heavyweight championship. A left blow to Corbett’s stomach followed by a right jaw shot sent Corbett to the mat. the referee stopped the bout as Corbett failed to rise. The fight showcased scientific technique and fair play with both boxers constrained by London rules. Corbett's supporters protested briefly but the decision stood as Fitzsimmons was cited for the decisive knockout.
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Carson
Nev
Robert Firnsimmons
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jim
Stier
Mall of Ten
Comvett
Witzsimmons
Bob
Billy Brady
Fitz
Melinch
Hob
Jhn
Pitt
Dbob
Mven Jin
Belle
Aittle
Hanora
Zeb
Fitzsimmons and Corbett Reflect After Duel
In candid quotes Fitzsimmons admits Corbett dodged and outsailed him to safety while Corbett credits Fitzsimmons with a terrific punch. Both boxers describe the decisive moments, the heart punch, and acknowledge respect, with talk of a future rematch if money allows.
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Filan Oplilon
Minor Contests In Carson City Boxing Night
Hawkins stopped Flaherty four seconds after the first bell in the minor contests tonight. Hawkins was described as the fittest fighter in Carson City. Green defeated Smith in the catchweight bout in the thirteenth round. Winners were Corbett, Green and Flaherty.
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Carson
Hawkins
Flaherty
Carson City
Green
Smith
Corbett
Ladies Benevolent tea at Montefiore Hall raises funds
The Ladies Benevolent Association hosted an afternoon tea at Montefiore Hall from 3 to 1 o clock yesterday. It was well attended and cleared 3100 for the association's benevolent purposes. Tables were decorated with flowers and palms as candelabra lit the scene. Children enjoyed the grab bag while Mrs. H Pincus and Mrs. D Lowenberg served cream and cake. Other tables were manned by Mrs. Jacob Haas Mrs. A E Jacobs Mrs. Harry Lee Lowenberg Mrs Hornthal Mrs. Ike Adler Mrs. J S Heller Mrs. Moses Marx Mrs. Max Pincus Mrs. Jacob Lowenberg Mrs. J B Lowenberg Mrs. A R Spandour Mrs. H Wessel Mrs Ed Herschel and Ms A Brown.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Association
Montefiore Hall
H. Pincus
D. Lowenberg
Jacob Haas
A. E. Jacobs
Harry Lee Lowenberg
Hornthal
Ike Adler
J. S. Heller
Moses Marx
Max Pincus
Jacob Lowenberg
J. B. Lowenberg
A. R. Spandour
H. Wessel
Ed. Herschel
A. Brown
Secretaries Missing Funds Rock Virginia Society
In Richmond Virginia on March 17 officials of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia report a shortfall of at least 35000 dollars in secretary I D Stegars accounts. An expert auditor found improper and incorrect entries dating back for some time. Stegar was removed after failing to appear for explanations. He left the city and has not been located. he was bonded by a guarantee company.
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Ri Ehmond
I. D. Stegran
Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia
Stegar
Virginia
Court of Inquiry to Probe Puritan Disablement
A court of inquiry is ordered to meet at New York navy yard Friday to investigate the Puritan cruise and the causes of its disablement off Cape Hatteras. The inquiry may lead to a court martial. Reported details say the vessel rode out the gates well and would have reached port, with at least one bullet burnt out at sea and a possible sea repair for machinery.
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Washington
Watson and
McCormieck
J. A. F. Smith
New York Navy-Yard
Cape Hiatteras
Sassisinnes
Osservatore Romano notes US cabinet Catholic first since republic
The Osservatore Romano comments on Lon Joseph Melenano’s nomination as Attorney General in President Mekhintey’s cabinet and asserts he is the first Catholic cabinet minister in U S history since the republic’s foundation. The Pope met ex-Congressman W Bourke Cochran of New York in audience today.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Lon
Joseph Melenano
Caubnet
Mekhintey
McKenna
United States
Amercan Republic
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Buy Up-to-Date Planes From Hume Minor Co
Advertisement states the Hume Minor Co at 210 Main Street, City, offers up-to-date planes for sale. Includes prompt delivery and contact details for potential buyers seeking current aircraft inventory.
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Hume Minor Co
Giants Fought The Greatest Fistic Battle In History
Carson Nev March 17 Below is a round by round report of the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight as relayed by a Southern Associated Press representative. The opening rounds show Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons exchanging jabs and body blows with cautious footwork and rapid exchanges. Corbett takes the edge in the early rounds with smart movement and steady pressure while Fitzsimmons answers with sharp lefts and aggressive attempts to corner his rival. The battle continues with bloody定, clinches, and sustained exchanges as both fighters display stamina and resilience amid a noisy arena atmosphere.
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Carson
Nev
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Associated Press
Senate Committee Advances General Arbitration Treaty With Britain
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee spent two hours examining amendments to the general arbitration treaty with Great Britain and prepared a favorable report with administratively focused changes. The panel struck out names of King Oscar as umpire and Supreme Court Justices as arbiters, replacing them with “jurists of repute” named by the President.
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Washigton
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Great Britain
Senate
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Supreme Court of the
United States
Treaaty
Senate Committee
Davis
Porson
Local Inevitites And Social Notices From Norfolk Area
Local items note birthdays, talks by Rev Father T J Wilson in Petersburg near Dow, and Mrs HH Jones addressing W C U of Berkley. Reports of a crowd at Wellys on Church Street, Washington Circle of Kings Daughters meets at Girls Home WL 8530 ppm, and Y M C A leaders visiting New York city. Also births and deaths in February, plus local missions, police action on Bute Street, and sale of the steam schooner Walter Armington to satisfy salvage claims.
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T. J. Wilson
Petersburg
Dow
Hh, Jones
W. Co. U
Berkley
Welly's
Church Street
Washington Circle of Kings's Daughters
Dr. McBurney
Y.M. G. Alj
New York City
Norfolk
Tazewell Taylor
Baltimore
W. J. Pomeroy
Union
Paduesh
Union Mission
Nesto
Mr. Armington
Worcester
M2es
Walter Armington
Merritt Wrecking Company
Chicago postmaster resigns in March report
The article notes Washington Hes ing resigns as postmaster of Chicago on March 17. It mentions Scotland importations affecting local dressers and references Ru dolphi and Wallace at 333 Main Street as a contact.
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Rudolphi & Wallace
Main Street
Crete Crisis Worsens as Refugees Strain Gvernment Aid
In Crete, March 17, foreign warship admirals warn of limited Gulonomoeus aid to Crete as tensions rise. Ten thousand refugees receive government rations now, set to stop soon. Fighting near Candla leaves six Turkish soldiers dead and twenty five wounded in six hours.
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Canea
Cretan
Gulonomoeus
Crete
Keltimo
eImiar
Candla
Clyde Shipping Hit By East Crisis Trade Reforms
Glasgow March 17 Clyde shipping is badly affected by a disrupted trade in the East. One shipping firm with thirty three vessels has ordered all ships back to Great Britain and will now operate in the Western trade. The firm cites low spirits freight and high rates as the cause of the move, leaving Calyoes freight at long rates.
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Glasgow
Clyde
Iran
Great Britain
Liberal Federation opens with Krete protest in Norwich
London reporters note the National Liberal Federation's annual meeting opens in Norwich with Sir Michael Kimberley, late Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, challenging Lord Salisbury's House of Lords response on Crete. Kimberley accuses Salisbury of aligning Britain with French deputies on Ottoman policy in the matter. Cries of shame erupt.
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London
National Liberal Federation
Norwich
Isan
Kimberley
Jate
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
Chamber of Deputies
Meling
Mlanotaux
France
Lord Kimberley
Ottoman Empire
Tariff Bill Reported to House After Wey and Means Meet
Washington March 17 Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee decided the tariff bill would be reported to the House on Friday. They also agreed on a murder of importance in transmitting asphalt and bitumen to the dutitive Nst. Crude forms of these articles are on the free list. The duty schedule fixes asphalt at one dollar and fifty cents per ton for non dried material and a higher duty for more advanced forms.
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Washington
House
Wey
Fire destroys Camp shock factory in Petersburg
Petersburg Va March 17 Special. This afternoon just after 1 o'clock the shock factory of W H Camp at Lombard street was destroyed by fire. Origin unknown. A new cylinder worth over 100 was prepared to start work. About 660 dollars worth of shucks were insured. Camp estimates total loss on building and machinery at 5000 with 1625 insurance.
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Petersburg
W. H. Camp
Lombard Street
Camp
Internal revenue February total collections rise in 19th century figures
Washington March 17 The total internal revenue collections for February stood at 10 729 016 an increase of 42 084 from February 1846. For the year to February the cumulative collections from July 1 1896 inclusive were 109 085 against 98 881 870 for the same period in 1895 96, a gain of 27 715 over the prior year.
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Washington
Cure a Cold in One Day Promo Tablets
Ad claims TOU CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY using Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets. Says druggists refund money if it fails. Mentions price 25 cents and includes scattered date-like text 2 26 7m.
Bed Bug Poison Ad and Teeth Whitening Teaser
An old ad promotes Wests BislD bug poison for bed bugs claiming a year of protection per bottle. It also markets dental rooms and various consumer items with prices and locations, noting grocers and multiple product lines.
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