Riordan Faces Fatal Fight Accident At Fitzsimmons Show
Riordan collapsed unconscious during a Vaudeville bout with Fitzsimmons at Jacobs Theater after reportedly drinking heavily. Doctors fear he may die as Fitzsimmons and promoter Glori dispute the incident and Riordan’s condition worsens in hospital.
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Jacobs
Fitzsimmona
Glori
Riordan
Joseph Dunfese
Fitzsimmons
Dunfee
Fitz
Timhe
Donovan
Daniel
Death at 30 o clock as sportsman Fitzsimmons reacts
The text records a death at 3:15 with breathing ceasing and Dr Totman pronouncing death at 8:2? The bedside included doctors and local sportsmen. The coroner was notified and Fitzsimmons, soon after, was greatly affected and burst into tears while in custody awaiting action.
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Etme
D. M. Totman
Fitzsimmoss
Riordan
Tobe
Fitzsimmons
Oxford May Come But Yale Must Propose Challenge
November report says Oxford is eager to race Yale but awaits Yale’s challenge. Oxford captain Fry notes arranging exams after June is possible, and replacements for Greenbow and Swanwick are a concern. Officials expect a one on one eight or Henley style race if Yale agrees, with Yale’s Rathbone cited.
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Yale
Queen's Club
Yales
Rathbone
Oxfords
Greenbow
Swanwick
Fry
Oxford
Tragic death by own action attributed to morphine
Jacob Langsdorf & Co Philadelphia cigar maker reports death of Mr Scott a salesman who arrived Thursday to visit his sister Mrs Webb. After leaving she was seen to hire a hack to the graveyard where a pistol shot was heard. No wound found but surgeon cites morphine poisoning suggesting suicide or an attempted fake act. Family notes lack of clear motive and temporary insanity.
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Jacob Langsdorf & Co
Cigar Manufacturers of
Philadelphia
W. H. Webb
Turner
Scott
Cincinnati Hurt in Sound Collision While Bound for Torpedo Trial
The cruiser Cincinnati returning from Brooklyn Navy Yard to Horton’s Point struck a submerged obstruction in nine fathoms while en route to test the Ericsson torpedo boat. Damages include ruptured plates in at least four compartments and possible damage to the port screw blades. An underwater inspection in drydock will determine the full extent.
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New York
Cincenniati
Brooklyn Pavy Yard
Horton's Point
Ericsson
Columbia
Delaware
Cincinnati
Telegraphic Ticks War and Woe Across Cities
The king of Siam hosted the new U S minister John Barrett in state. Baptist preacher Rev Richard Carroll hanged himself near Maynorville Kentucky. Brooklyn drydock work stopped leaving 200 men jobless. George Debolt of Stuart Iowa robbed of 1600 dollars after leaving Chicago Grand Opera House. Dowager duchess Caroline Agnes Beresford known in racing as Red Duchess died in London. Alderman Charles Parks of New York city found guilty of operating a gambling house at Asbury Park New Jersey.
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King of Siam
United States
John Barrett
Richard Carroll
Maynorville
Brooklyn Mary Yard
George Debolt
Stuart, Ia
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Caroline Agnes Beresford
Duchess of Montrose
Manton
Red Duchess
London
Charles Parks
New York City
Freshold
N. J
Asbury Park
Berlin
New York
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Fitzaimmons Company
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Westminster
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North Avenue
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