Jeffries Defeats Corbett in Stomach Knockout At Ring
Ten thousand fans packed Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco for a record crowd and the richest ever boxing receipts outside New York. James J. Jeffries dominated Jim Corbett with powerful blows, forcing a stoppage in the tenth round after Corbett could not continue. Corbett conceded, praising Jeffries as the champion of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Corbett-Jeffries
Coney Island
Corbett-McCoy
Madison Square Garden
New York
James J. Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Graney
Jeffries
John J. Sullivan
Carson City
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim
Tammy Ryan
Hber
Jef
Col. Bell
Harting
Eddie
Corbetts
Unanimously Re elected secretary in Typographical union
Washington Aug 15 Mrs Edward Donnell of Cincinnati secretary of the Women's Auxiliary of the International Typographical Union was unanimously re elected at Friday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Donnell
Cincinnati
The
International Typographical Union
Government May Act Over River Side Mill Work Intimidation
Holyoke Massachusetts reports that U S authorities may intervene if any attempt is made to impede labor at the River side mill under government contracts. In Prairie du Chien Wisconsin a fight over the Corbett Jeffries bout left R D George shot by Mayor John W Walters. the victim survives but is in grave danger with hours likely remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Mass
United States
Riverside Mill
Prairie du Chien
Wis
R. D
George
McGregor
John W. .Walters
Open switch wreck on Pennsylvania line kills, injures many
A New York Express on the Pennsylvania road plowed into an open switch in the yards at 45 mph. One man died instantly and another later. fourteen others were injured. Names and home towns of the dead and injured are listed, with details of their wounds. Engine and cars were damaged as mail and baggage cars caught fire, and the rear coaches remained on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
N. T. Travel
Canton
Frank Montgomery
Ada
Cc. F. Stahl
Chicago
S. C. Anstell
Fort Wayne
Harry
Porter
D. J. H. Jenkins
Rushmore
J. M. Barnes
Eaton
Canadian Building at World’s Fair in St Louis
William Hutchinson Canada's commissioner general for the world’s fair visited the administration building with Wlow Hay and L F Taylor. Plans for the Canadian building were submitted and the structure will cost 26000 pounds. The festive hall contract, a large central dome at Cascade gardens, was awarded for 218600 dollars.
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St. Louis
Wm. Hutchinson
Canada
Wlow. Hay
Canadian Commissiqr
L. F. Taylor
Commission
Te Woark
Cascade Gardens
Embezzlement Ties Duluth Bank Failures
In Duluth Minnesota on August 15 authorities report the alleged embezzlement of forty five dollars from Commercial Banking Co by clerk E F Johnson. The Merchants Bank of Duluth then closed its doors with a bank run cited by President Smith as the cause. This marks the fourth bank suspension tied to the alleged embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Commercial Banking Co
E. FE. Johnson
Merchants Bank of Duluth
Smith
Busines
House smiths and Bridgemen plan widespread strikes
Samuel J. Parks walking delegate of the House smiths and Bridgemen's union announced Friday night that eight big Newark and New York city jobs would strike Saturday. He said Monday and Tuesday strikes would spread through many states including Pittsburgh St Louis and Boston against the Iron League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel J. Parks
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Ciil
Newark
N. J
Parks
Pittsburg
St. Ovis
Boston
Welles Sets Mile World Record on Circular Track
Dick Welles won a special match race at Harlem driving Grand Opera over E. E. Smathers on a circular track. Welles clocked 1 37.5 for the mile, a new world record and within a fifth of a second of Allan-a-Dale’s spring mark at Washington Park.
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Calvago
Dick Welles
E. E. Smathers
Harlem
Allan-a-Dale
Washington Park
No Yellow Fever in Monterey Report
Laredo Texas August 15 Dr H J Wambton United States Marine Hospital Surgeon reports to Washington that there are no yellow fever cases in Monterey Texas or nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Laredo
Tex
H. J. Wambton
United States Marine Hospital
Washington
Bishop Hendrick to be consecrated bishop of Cebu
The ceremony will take place on August 23 at the church of Santi Prasseda with Cardinal Satolli officiating. Bishop Hendrick will be consecrated as bishop of Cebu.
United Tailors to Launch Trade Combination in New York
In New York on August 15 the latest trade combination is set to launch, called the United Tailors. Charles M. Schwab is said to back the scheme with millions, and it is expected to go public in the city one week from Friday.
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New York
United Tailors
Reported Lynching Denied in Albany Incident
The Albany Georgia report states an alleged lynching at night near Bridge Street is denied by authorities. Omerals details unclear. little corroboration available as of August 15.
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Albany
Jett and White Sentenced to Life for Marcum Killing
Curt Jett and Tom White, known Jackson feudists, were found guilty of the Marcum assassination and sentenced to life imprisonment. The defense moved for a new trial, with prosecutors indicating potential further charges at the next term. The case raised juror misconduct questions and concerns over military influence on the proceedings. Jett and White were later moved to distant towns, Jett to Lexington and White to Covington.
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Cynthiana
Curt Jett
Tom White
Jackson
Marcum
White
Jett
Osborne
Byrd
Harrison
The
Commonwealth
Curtiss Jett
Jim Cockerill
Jasper King
Northcutt
Tate
King
Cal. Williams
Curtis Jett
Tom Waite
Lexington
Covington
Roosevelt Attends Divine Service Aboard Kearsarge Off Oyster Bay
The North Atlantic fleet anchored off Oyster Bay on August 17 as President Roosevelt visited the flagship Kearsarge aboard the yacht Sylph. Admiral Barker received him with honors, the service was led by Chaplain Isaacs, and Roosevelt and family toured the ship with Moody and Chandler present. Marine guards maintained dress and naval ceremonies proceeded without a Sunday salute due to unofficial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Adm. Barker
Hemphill
Kearsarge
W. Ebrie
Dolkhin
Moody
Eberle
United States
Acharines
Bungte
Barker
Sylph
K.arsarge
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Emlin Roosevelt
Christias Roosevelt
Willard H. Brownson
Naval Academy
Chanian Isaacs
Adm
Wise
Sands
Coghlan
Eberie
Kiel
Pitched Battle Between Strikers and Non-Union Men in Wheeling
About 1,000 shots fired. Some wounded as 300 striking machinists clash with 25 non-union workers at Riverside plant of U S Steel. Fighting begins Saturday night, police powerless, reinforcements sought, ongoing tension with further outbreaks feared. Peter Silatek badly wounded. Clay Hoover hit in knee.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside
United States Steel Corporation
Clay Hoover
Peter Silatek
Picnic wagon overturns injuring nuns and Indian girls
A picnic wagon from St. Peter's mission overturned during a lightning storm at Great Falls. Sister An nunciate w is fatally injured Mary Reed, a half breed Indian girl, is seriously hurt. Another nun and several Indian girls are badly bruised and lacerated as horses fled down a hill.
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St. Peter's Mission
Mary Reed
G A R Encampment Opens in San Francisco With Notables
San Francisco hosts the Grand Army of the Republic reunion prep with Gen Thomas J Stewart arriving on a special train carrying 365 Pennsylvania posts. Gen Nelson A Miles and Gen John C Black are among Sunday arrivals as crowds fill the registration areas. Officials expect about 50 000 visitors by the parade day Wednesday as trains continue to flow in.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Miles
John C. Black
International exhibition of American horses planned for Louisville
An international exhibition of American horses is set for September 28 to October 3, 1903 in Louisville Kentucky. The event features 76 classes for utility and pleasure horses with $22,000 in prizes and a goal to develop the best horse types. Members include renowned horsemen and rovers from the United States and Canada. Transportation arrangements with trunk railways will be arranged to minimize costs. The exhibitions will be annual with prize amounts increasing each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United States
Canada
Col William Bundy Dies Suddenly in Cincinnati
Col William E. Bundy United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio died suddenly in Cincinnati on Sunday from an araemic convulsion or acute Bright's disease after a chill. He was a Norwood former mayor and a trustee of Ohio University, active in Sons of Veterans and Phi Delta Theta, and a popular young colonel of the Ohio National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William E. Bundy
United States
Southern District
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Bright
Hamilton County
Sons of Veterans
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Norwood
Ohio University At
Athens
Ohio National Guard
Aurora clerk Stephen Hall ends his life in Washington
Stephen E. Hall of Aurora Illinois a protégé of Senator Albert J Hopkins killed himself in his room in Washington on Sunday. He had suffered stomach trouble and had sought medicine at a nearby drug store but could not get it. He worked in the Department of Commerce and Labor after a transfer from the Census Bureau. A separate brief from Lynn Massachusetts notes leather makers planning large scale goat farming to supply hides amid competition for India skins and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stephen E. Hall
Aurora
Albert J. Hopkins
Hall
Department of Commerce and Labor
Census Bureau
Lynn
Mass
New England
India
Wagon Struck by Street Car in St Louis Panic Injuries
A street car on the Cherokee division of the St Louis transit lines hit a wagon carrying 335 people near Gravois avenue and Meremac street Sunday night. Serious injuries to John J Mauser and his wife Bertha. slight injuries to their 8 year old son along with seven others.
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St. Louis
Cherokee Division
St. Louis Transit Lines
Gravois Avenue
Meremac Street
John J. Mauser
Bertha
Robert
Otto Elebinger
Ida Zimmer
Mary Gabel
Joseph Koch
Will Declared Invalid For Naples Priest Fortune
A Naples priest Milone bequeathed 380000 to the pope Leo XL on his deathbed. Milone died and his family contests the validity of the will amid probate action. In Saratoga New York an auction sale lists yearlings from the Fairview stud with high bids and references to Chas. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Milone
Leo XL
Saratoga
N.Y
Fairview Stud
Turkish Reforms Report Details Brutal Macedonian Atrocities
Sofia reports a Bulgarian memorandum detailing three months of Ottoman cruelties in European Turkey. It cites massacres, torture, arson, pillage, arrests, and banishments in Salonica Monastir Uskub and Adrianople, with specific cases and alleged official complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Turkey
Gorna-Ribnit
Monastir
Soordesch
Uskub
Vorumial School
Usku
Palanka
Koschani
Koumnovo
Gostiger
Schlif
Vilayet
Adrinople
Tropical cyclone devastates Merida and Progreso port
The Aug 17 cyclone wreaked widespread damage in Merida Yucatan and Progreso. Panic struck communities as trees were uprooted roofs torn off and homes and plantations destroyed. Many vessels beached and 20 boats in Progreso port were cast ashore despite rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merida
Yucatan
Progresso
Roosevelt Addresses Holy Name Society Meeting
President Roosevelt delivered the principal address at the Holy Name Society quarterly meeting in Oyster Bay. The talk centered on decency of speech and conduct and the responsibilities of public life.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Society of the Holy Name
Brooklyn
Long Island
Storm Hits Saitillo Mexico with Severe Wind and Rain
A severe wind and rain storm swept through Saitillo, Mexico on August 17 causing extensive damage to the area. Reports describe strong winds and heavy rainfall disrupting daily life and infrastructure with visibility limited and local residents responding to emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saitillo-Mex
Saitillo, Mex
Stowaway Francesco Ranezza Faces Deportation Again
In New York on August 17 Francesco Ranezza a professional stowaway attempts to settle in the United States for the 11th time. He will be deported Monday at the expense of the steamship line that brought him here.
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New York
Francesco Ranezza
Deeds Filed For 30000 Acres South of Springfield
Deeds to thirty thousand acres of lands south of Springfield were filed with the Macoupin County recorder for a total consideration of 1 116 531 dollars. The purchasers were the Chicago and North Western Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Macoupin
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad’ Co
Break in Textile Workers Strike in Philadelphia Aug 1947
Three thousand rug weavers Turkish towel weavers and woolen yarn workers returned to work in Philadelphia on Monday. Employers did not concede to any demands. The strike pause follows prior walkouts in the textile sector.
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Philadelphia
Slavic Race Fray Breaks Out In Whiting Fight
In Whiting Indiana Aug 14 a mass brawl between Slavic laborers for Standard Oil Co and a rival faction led to more than twenty arrests and warrants for fourteen others. The clash stemmed from a European feud between Servians Hungarians Croatians and a generic allied group. The fight erupted on Schrang avenue after earlier saloon and picnic clashes. Police detained numerous participants as spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil Co
Europe
Schrang Avenue
Deathly injury in Ambrose
In Osgood Indiana on August 14 Harry Connelley age 15 lay dying from a head wound. A bullet hole above the right ear was found after a bicycle mishap on a main street. No one heard a shot and the shooter remains unknown. The boy cannot recover.
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Osgood
Ind
Harry Connelley
Shortage Found in Ripley County Auditor Case
Versailles Ind August 14 The investigation of Robert R White ex auditor of Ripley county by expert Charles Fant found a shortage of 3037 56 dollars. Earlier report listed 1928 74 dollars. The commissioners accepted White’s 1500 compromise for the amount under review and the county waived uncollected fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Robert R. White
Ripley County
Chas. P. Fant
White
Indiana Death Toll in July 1903 Rises
Indiana state health report shows 2 765 deaths in July with a rate of 12 9 per 1000. Consumption led with 362 deaths, cancer 108, typhoid 63, scarlet fever 12. Violence caused 199 deaths including Evansville riot victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Health
Indiana
Evansville
Eight Marion Boys Admit Robbery Ring
Eight boys averaging 11 years old confess to an organized theft ring that stole cash from registers, drawers, freight cars, and chicken houses and committed numerous petty thefts puzzling Marion police for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Interurban Service Set Between Indianapolis and Cincinnati
Regular interurban service will connect Indianapolis with Richmond Dayton and Cincinnati starting Saturday. Cars depart Indianapolis hourly to Richmond and Dayton with transfers at Dayton to Cincinnati via the 2 Hine line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapois
Richmond
Dayton
Cincinnati
American Window Glass Factory to reopen October 15
Andersen Ind August 15. The manager says orders have been received to start work October 15 at the American window glass factory. The four houses owned by the company in this city employ 300 men. Machines will not be used.
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Andersen
Ind
Drug Store Wrecked in Martinsville Dynamos Blast
Martinsville Indiana August 14 dynamite wrecked C C McMorris drug store at Hall in the county. McMorris says he knows no reason for the act though he admits selling intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
C. C. McMorris
Hall
County
McMorris
Grace Golden Dies After Yearlong Illness
Miss Grace Golden once with the Castle Square Garden Co in New York dies at her New Harmony Indiana home after a year of illness. She was well known in national theatrical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Golden
Evansville
Ind
New Harmony
Castie ‘Square Garden Co
New York
Fruit Cleared In Evansville Riot Case
James Fruit charged with rioting was dismissed by Police Judge Curry. The defendant, who had left the city, returned recently to face the charge stemming from the recent Evansville riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
James Fruit
Curry
Fruit
Man Sees Farm Deed Void After Big Land Swap
B F Zell of Hugene bought the Collatt farm of 701 acres in May for 42000 then sold it to Lorenzo Platt of Chicago. Part payment was the Alabama hotel in Huntsville. A Tennessee land swap left Zell with a ruined deal as Huntsville town cover nullified his deed and the hotel owner held clear title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Ind
B. FP. Zeil
Hugene
Collatt
Lorenzo Platt
Chicago
Alabama
Zell
Tennessee
Huntsville
Howeve
ONeill Arrest Sparks Controversy In Indiana Town
Catcher O Neill was arrested in Ft Wayne on a presidential demand after being accused of making an insulting remark. He says he will sue the Ft Wayne Baseball Association for damages. Umpire Criss denied ordering his removal from the grounds. War render protested Thursday hall games, claiming the removal aimed to weaken the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
O’neill
Ft Wayne
Mautner
O'Neill
Ft. Wayne
Woman Bravely Rescues Grandson From Fire
In Muncie Indiana on August 13 Mrs Richard Watts entered a burning apartment to carry her 9 year old grandson to safety. The roof collapsed and the boy was seriously injured but expected to recover. Mrs Watts unhurt. The house was destroyed by a fire blamed on mice nibbling at matches. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Richard Watts
Night assault in Indianapolis over education stance
Kay Wood a Black man shot James Sanders a white man in an August morning argument about how educated a Negro should be. A mob chased Wood through downtown streets and he was shot by pursuers. Both men are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Kay Wood
James Sanders
Woods
Vandalia freight wreck east of Effingham kills three on train
In Terre Haute Indiana on August 14 The second section of Vandalia freight collided with the ahead section 18 miles east of Effingham at 1 AM The engineer and fireman of the second section and another man were reported killed A rescue train carried physicians to the scene at 2 13 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Effingham
Indiana firm lands Arkansas capitol contract for $947,846
Indianians Got the Contract. The state capital commission awarded the contract for completion of the new Arkansas capitol to Caldwell Drake of Columbus Indiana for 947 846 the building to be constructed of Bates ville granite. The contractor will have to give a bond in the sum of 500 000 for the faithful completion of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
State Capital Commission
Arkansas Capitol
Caldwell & Drake
Columbus
Ind
Batesville
Death of Dr John W St Clair in Milton Ind
Dr John W St Clair aged 62 died in Milton Indiana after several months illness. Born in Butler County Ohio December 32 1841 he graduated from Miami Medical College Cincinnati and belonged to Milton Lodge No 111 I O O F and M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. St. Clair
Milton, Ind
Butler County
Miami Medical College
Cincinnati
Milton Lodge
M. E
Champion Window Smasher
James Burke of Indianapolis is arrested on a suspected window smashing spree and will be examined in an insanity inquest on Friday. He is said to have broken more windows than any man in the country after years of such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James Burke
Evansville to gain pearl button factory for 100 jobs
Isaac Gans and Edward Jurgensmeier plan a pearl button factory in Evansville Indiana. The Evansville Business Men's association donates a site for the operation. Mussel shells will be collected from the Ohio River bed to supply materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Isaac Gans
Edward Jurgensmeier
Emancipation Day events slated for Anderson state celebration
Booker T. Washington will appear in Anderson on September 22 for a state Emancipation day celebration. Bishop Grant of Columbus and Gov Durbin with Senator Gochenour are also listed as speakers. Senator Gochenour is reported seriously ill en route to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Booker T. Washington
Bishop Grant
Columbus
Gov. Durbin
Gochenour
Wabash
J. G. Gochenour
Fulton
Denver
Col
San Francisco
The
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Southern
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B. F. Zell
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