Denver Smith Arrives to Challenge Goddard in Pugilism
Denver Smith and his brother Paddy Smith arrived seeking opponents and a high stakes bout. They aim to fight Goddard for a $2000 stake and large purse, with backers ready from Pittsburg. John J. Quinn is cited as a principal backer as the duo plans to train and possibly depart for Chicago for talks.
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Edward
Denver
Smith
Paddy Smith
Goddard
Sny
Pittsburg
Corbet
Burge
MacAuliffe
John J. Quinn
Chicago
Won't Be Called Johnny by Ex-Champion Sullivan in Barroom
New York Dec 27 John L Sullivan sat at a Vanderbuilt Hotel barroom after a Windsor Theater matinee. The ex champion spoke ramblingly of past fights and said he would not tolerate being called Johnny, then boasted he could rally backing for a big fight if he chose to return.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Vanderbilt Hotel
Windsor Theater
Sullivan
Corbett
Sam
Hot Springs
Arein
Johnny
Anywar
Goddard
McAuliffe Attacks Backer Benton in New York
Boston Globe editor B F Benton, who backed Jack McAuliffe, arrived from England and was assaulted by McAuliffe last night. Benton was knocked down, his left arm cut, and his eye and cheek swollen. he refused to file charges and McAuliffe was taken away. Benton called the act cowardly and said the fighter was drunk.
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New York
B. F. Benton
The
Boston Glob
Jack McAuliffe
England
Benton
McAuliffe
McAulife
Boxing Clash Ends With Johnston Knockout in Eight
In Palo Alto last night Charles Johnston of St. Paul knocked out Jack Hell a lightweight in the eighth round at the Palo Alto Club Hell was the challenger from Sax Francisco and the bout drew a mixed crowd at the local arena Dresser Will Be Dampen. Louisviix Del 21 Special The Louisville Club directors schedule a January 14 meeting to decide on deposing President Drexler and selecting a new leader President Drexler has not comments yet.
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Sax Francisco
Jack Hell
Page Bhe
Palo Alto
Charles Johnston
St. Paul
Dresser
Louisviix
Louisville Club
Drexler
Club to Install New Manager After Directors Meeting
The article notes that the team shows energy in rebuilding and that directors have decided on a change in leadership. The successor will not be chosen by an external figure and no manager will be signed until after the directors conclude their meeting.
Coney Island Withdraws Offer for McAuliffe Burge Fight
The $45,000 lightweight world title bout between Jack McAuliffe and Dick Burge was canceled as Judge Newton of the Coney Island Athletic Club withdrew the purse. He cited failure to reach agreement on terms and insufficient likelihood of a deal. Burge held England’s lightweight crown, McAuliffe held the New World title.
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Coney Islanders
McAuliffe
Crescent City Club
New Orleans
Burge
Surprises at Guitenberg race day shocks favorites
At Guitenberg on December 27 a busy program produced many upsets as favorites faltered across races. The first purse of 8190 saw Heh C leading a crowded field with Rose Dance and Nettie Hamilton among the runners, while betting odds shifted widely. Second through sixth events featured tight finishes, notable upsets, and long-shot contenders like Infernolli and Karnalite among others.
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Guitenberg
Dee
Hieh C
N. Hill
Rose Dance
Stewart
Nettie Hamilton
Ballard
Laurenski
Kenwood
Relief
Walter Keim
Lady Tallard
Tammany Hall
Shotover
Oliver Twist
Johnny O'Connor
Jack Pot
High C
Roe
Sto Land
Nettle Hamilton
Laurens*a
Renwood
Land
Lady Bal
Hamilton
H. Penns
Infernolli
Martin
Jamestown
Cunningham
Contour
Inferno
Centaur
Carnalite
Coldier
Helen
Sweeney
Don’t Know
Hawkins
Saragessa
Free Mason
Wheeler
Postmaid
Blue Blood
Ime
Berting
Toland
Saragansa
Balbriggan
Headlight
Azrael
F. Leigh
Fleurette
Tom Karl
Bon Voyage Mt
Duke Jonn
Marmont
Tribe
Nisoren
Tino
Bettine
Anne Elizabeth
Bon Vo
Duke John
Lacy
Kirsch
H. Penny
Panhandler
Magic
Fassett
Excellenza
Kirech
Panhandle
Mayor
Guttenberg races pools sold in Louisville special
The Guttenberg races pools were reported sold in Louisville last evening for tomorrow. Multiple races list betting prices with horses such as Sir George, Harry Ireland, Jamestown, Shotover, Elect, Saunterer, Kerry Gow, Mohammed, Julie L S, Harlequin, Ada B, Heldemonia, Sandstone, Fidget, Butzen, Eclipse, Ma Belle, Jack Rose, Joe Courtney, Greenwich, Shenandoah, Hyscinthe, Panhandle, and others with various odds and stakes for each event.
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Louisville
Aoe
Sir George
Harry Ireland
Jamestown
Shotover
Eirkina
Trinity
Quibbler
Elmstone
Dr. Helmuth
Prince Howard
Elect
Saunterer
Kerry Gow
Oie Ice
Mohammed
Julie L S
False Ahrens
Lismore
Mise Fieher
Skud
Harlequin
Rightaway
Ada B
Heldemonia
Thorndale
Greenwich
Signature
Shenandoah
Hyscinthe
Belwood
Mabel Glenn
Running Bird
Hazelhurst
Lin- Ssee
Panhandle Jy
Ruby track president sues Corrigan for libel damages
Still after Corrigan. Ernest Hummel, president of the Ruby track, sues Ed Corrigan and the Faming Journal for 150000 damages. Corrigan had stated no Indiana association member earned an honest dollar. Hearing set for December 30. libel case to be pushed to trial.
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Chcaco
Ed Corrigan
Hawthorne
Justice Bradwell
Hynes
Corrigan
Ernest Hummel
Ruby Track
Faming Journal
Indiana Association
Hummel
South Chicago
Fiming Company
Local Horse Race Set For This Afternoon
A match race for $100 a side pits Ina ridden by Pat Garvey against Harry N driven by James Kerr on Center avenue with James Jones as judge. The start is at 2 o clock over about a half mile heat, both horses hitched to sleighs amid strong betting interest.
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Pat Garvey
Ion
James Kerr
Sewickley
Harry N
Ex Champion Reed Leads in Pittsburg Checker Match
James P. Reed of Pittsburg, former world checker champion, leads a $100-a-side series with Andrew Webster in a tournament held in Enutr. The first game ended in a double corner draw, kicking off the series.
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Enutr
James P. Reed
Pittsburg
Andrew Webster
Unclear OCR Fragment Mentions Switcher Draw Outcomes
Fragment references a switcher and draw with a Bristol mention and Reed as a winner in a presumed event. Details are incomplete, but imply multiple rounds or games with mixed results and one designated winner Reed.
Tufts Strongman Harry Robinson Outshines Harvard Giant
The Tufts student Harry Robinson, 21, 5 feet 11 inches, 168 pounds, is highlighted as remarkably strong. His strength tests include leg press 136 pounds and back lift 924 pounds, with notable dips and pulls. He plays varsity football as guard this fall.
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Bostos
Tufts
Harvard
Dr. Sargent
Harry ©. Robinson
Goliath
Robinson
Bangor
Wilmerding F C to Meet Pittsburg Club at Exposition Park
A friendly association football match is set for next Saturday at Exposition Park between Wilmerding and the Pittsburg Club. Secretary Matthews says the Pittsburg team is ready to schedule games with any local teams to build interest in football. Games will start at 3 o clock and be played on Saturdays in Western Pennsylvania.
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Exposition Park
Wilmerding
Pittsburg
Wilmerdings
Pittsburgs
Matthews
Western Pennsylvania
Patterson challenges Ben Nett to 100 yard race for $100
Charles Patterson, returning from the West, left a note at the office offering a $100 side bet if Ben Nett of Homestead accepts a 100 yard race with a one yard head start. He said an answer through THE Dispatch will receive attention.
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Charles Patterson
Bennett
Homestead
Hearing on Hawthorne track suppression continued
Chicago December 27 Special The hearing of cases to suppress Hawthorne race track was slated for today. Absent defense counsel prompted a continuance granted until next week.
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Chicago
Des
Hawthorne
Stallion futures and racing notes across sports headlines
Reported bets and prospects in horse and dog racing plus track work in Buffalo and Boston. Auction of Eurex and Reval Wilkes in New York next month. base ball and football items from California to Boston. rowing, kennel and road racing news in Scotland and Connecticut census figures for wheelmen and biking clubs.
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Eurex
Reval Wilkes
Guy Wilkes
New York
Ep Greens
Billy McDonald
Buffalo
N.Y
Bre Mizz SvLirway
Stedving
Boston University Law School
Sullivan
New England Kennel Club
California
Los Angeles
San Joe
Pecknan
Manhattan Athletic Club
Billy Vernon
Haver
Crimson
Busch
Bc's
Axpy Bowes
Mississippi City
Fielden
Local Disputes Lead to Quick Jailings and Alleged Thefts
Snapshots record Henni Frvkethart accusing diruggist Alberta Davis of stealing from a till and being jailed. Mrs W B Mercier reports her husband threatened to kill her while drunk on Morningside road. Grrax Mostasco remanded by Alderman Richards on larceny by bailee with $500 bail. hearing set tomorrow. EBay case cites unpaid merchandise from a supplier.
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Henni Frvkethart
Alberta Davis
W. B. Mercier
Morningside Road
Grrax Mostasco
Alderman Richards
Joan Ray
Field
Ebay
Nee
Fusionists Win North Dakota Electors Victory
Judge Rose ruled the Selec precinct case in favor of the fusionists canvassing the returns. The board lacks authority and must complete a regular face canvass. This decision awards all three North Dakota electors to the fusionists.
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Bismanon
Rose
Selec
Cavassers
North Dakom
Ice bicycle promises world speed record pace on ice
Brooklyn mechanic Mike Murphy unveils a bicycle skate that mounts a long blade on the front wheel while the rear drives, letting the front wheel glide on ice. Trials on Steamer Pond show astonishing speed but difficulty rounding corners. observers say a mile in record time could be possible on smooth ice. Public trials may occur within 10 days.
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Epecial Teargmam
Dispatch
New York
Brooklyn
Mike Murphy
Willink
Prospect Park
Murphy
Smithereens
Nancy Hanks
Windle
Johnson
Shrewbury River
Orange Lake
Newbury
Weather Summary Across the Mississippi Valley to the East
Generally fair and cold conditions prevail from the Mississippi Valley to the East with snow flurries in Lake region and light snows in the Plateau. Southeast sees rain or snow, and the South reports subfreezing temperatures. Observations include thermometer readings and daily extremes, noting below normal averages.
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Wearnzz
Mississippi Valley
Theodore Hallam Wins Peculiar Suit in Covington
Theodore Hallam, Covington attorney, won a damages case in United States Court before Judge Taft. His client Howard sued the Charles Jacobs Cordage Company. After the trial began with no witnesses, Hallam called Jacobs and skillfully exposed the defendant’s witnesses, securing the damages sought.
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Theodore Hallam
Covington
United States
Taft
Howard
Charles Jacobs Cordage Company
Mages
Hallam
Hoe
Jacobs
Steubenville Stowaway Child Rescued After Congo Incident
Tommy Malone seven years old was found on the Congo steamer in Parkersburg after being turned off by a drunken stepfather in Steubenville. The boy, frozen and unconscious, regained consciousness and told rescuers he ran away to escape abuse. Authorities in Steubenville were notified.
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Parkeenspons
W. Va
Dee
Tommy Malone
Congo
Steubenville
Christmas riot at Northwest colliery ends in death
In Scranton on December 26 a Christmas celebration among Hungarian workers at the Northwest colliery led to a fatal stabbing. Frank Ocanta died from a dagger wound to the chest. A woman assisting to separate fighters was badly hurt. Three men suspected of the attack fled.
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Scranton
Here
Frank Ocanta
Ota
Royal Gas curbs supply as Steubenville area faces shortages
In Steubenville TRISTATE BREEVITIES the Royal Gas Company ordered gas cut from the Aome Glass Works and other plants and will reserve gas for private customers amid protests over meager supply. Also reported are a child accident, a fatal steamer injury, a large industrial purchase plan, and two Kanawha County murders with suspect details.
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Steubenville
Royal Gas Company
Aome Glass Works
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Update
The latest arrivals of steamships are recorded with the Nordland Grissheim and associated vessels listed among pending dock entries. Ports of call, cargo notes, and arrival times are expected to be announced in forthcoming notices.
Fire Records of Multiple Cities Report Major Losses
The Fire Record lists extensive blazes across towns including Auburn Park Illinois Nob. Abbot Staver factory damage $35,000 insured. Pennsylvania Carlisle barn loss $3,000. Snowhill Alabama all but one business burned with many named losers. Galveston Texas plantations lose $250,000 plus sugar losses. Milwaukee Wisconsin tannery fire injures firefighters. total loans $226,000 insured. Incendiary origins suspected in several cases.
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Nicholas County
Auburn Park
Chicago
Abbot & Staver Waron
Crawfordsville
Ind
Durrow
Ken Brighton
Arris
Harris
Carlisle
John Sowers
Loas
Snowhill
Ala
Hobdy & Son
J. H. Patton & Co
Patterson Brothers
W. C W. Allbritton
J. 5. Pattison
E. R. McElroy
Camden, & C
HH. C. Elliott & Co
Joss
London and Globe
Knocxville
Pennsylvania
Passions on the West End electric cars heat clash
Reports from the West End describe electric cars clamoring for heat and a skating mishap injuring a resident. The Tenth ward holds a suggestion meeting at Ralston schoolhouse tonight amid other city notices.
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Passsonns
West End
Hanny Keert
Fortieth
River News And Notes Louisville Telegraphed Dispatch
Weather cloudy and warmer as the river shows four feet one inch of ice and five feet of ice in canal reaches. Ice impedes navigation with no Evansville packs, Carrie Hope departs for Leavenworth. Shipping moves include transfers to Cincinnati Big Sandy and Big Kanawhs as Falls City awaits.
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Dispatch
Louisvilen
Carrie Hope le
Leavenworth
Evansville
Cincinnati
Big Sandy
Ton
Kentucky River
Falla City
Weather report readouts for river gauges and conditions
Upper Gauges Show warnes river at 0.7 feet with clear cold air. BuowNSVILLE-Hiver reads 4 feet 0 inches with clear conditions and a thermometer at 5 P. M. MongaNTows-River is frozen with cloudy skies and a thermometer at 12 P. M.
River Gauges Report Stable Levels and Warmer Temps
The Wheeling river stood at 2 feet 7 inches with the toe at Wheeling Island head. Thermometer reads 182 and river values show a falling trend. St Louis river remains solid with a 9 inch gauge and a low water mark of 15 inches. Temperatures are slightly warmer.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Island
ST. Louis
River News From Davis Island Dam Flood Reaches Three Feet
River talk notes water at the Davis Island dam three feet and a sunk coal boat below zero. Joux H. Jones of Monongahela City visited town yesterday while CarrTain Hughey Gallagher of the Pacific arrived in the city. The Advance towed the Pacific to Brownsville to manage an empty fleet. Tazh B. Williams is aground at the wharf and will need lightening work. The Andes is at Parkerburg, the Keystone State at Crescent, and the Jann W. Alles at California. Walter Johnston, ex chief engineer of the Annie Roberts, now serves on the George Shires. Thomas Donovan of Tux Coal City remains aboard the sunk Cable's Eddy scene with syphons keeping the ship afloat. Charles 35 Duseeroee acts as chief engineer on the Advance. Peter Cooper has been away due to his wife’s illness. A steamboat and three pumping boats work at Dutte’s landing to damp out Garges and coalboats. three barges cannot be pumped out and will be watched. The steamer Rescue, owned by Jutta Co., struck the Sixth Street bridge plank and now lies for overhauling at the docks.
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Davis Island
Joux H. Jones
Monongahela City
CarrTain Hughey Gallagher
The
Pacific
Brownsville
Tazh B. Williams
Parkergburs Burg
Charles 35 Duseeroee
Peter Cooper
Hescue
Jutta _ Co
Sixth Street
People moving about Frankfort area with departures and visits
Local notes list John L. Seeth a Frankfort lawyer joining city depositions in an important suit. Joseph McSweeney of Oil City and George B. Carr of Titusville stay at Newell's. Gittings Moore Greer trio travel to New York for a state meeting. Various residents, visitors, and travelers are noted at Uniontown Monongahela House Schlosser and other hotels.
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John L. Seeth
Frankfort
Joseph McSweeney
Oil City
George B. Carr
Titusville
Newell's
Joseph Gittings
Homer Moore
Ngea
State Musical Teachers’ Association
Gittings
Sam Greer
New York
John M. Buchanan
Besver
Ida Burbick
Wellsville
Anderson
Uniontown
A.annellsy
Monongahela House
W. V. Campbell
St. Clairsville
T. T. Andrews
Schlosser
T. W. H. Davis
Charleroi
F. M Spidel
Bedford
Charles
Ed. Jackman
Baltimore
John McLeod
Washington
C. E. Kennett
Latrobe
Central
K. Solomon
Chicago
Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels
Pittsburgers are listed as staying at several New York hotels on December 27. Names include C. Byrnes E. E. Cotton G. B. Holden S. J. Munson E. Parker W. Murray Mrs Jweet J B Sin Ito C7Er Wy ley 8 Oss orton B L E Imperial J M Davis C Dowell and wife Grand Union.
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New York
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