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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1900

Page

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Jeffries Retains World Heavyweight Title Over Corbett

James J. Jeffries defeated James J. Corbett in the twenty-third round in New York. The bout drew eight thousand spectators. Jeffries landed a knockout blow to the jaw after a dramatic exchange, with Corbett delivering a strong showing and bleeding from the nose at times. Officials included Referee Charlie White and time-keeper Joe Dunn.

Srasipe Arataric Crus New York James J. Jeffries James J. Corbett Corbett Jetines Wee Charlie White Joe Dunn Joe Humphreys Tom O'Rourke Jeffries Johnny Considine Jeff Brown Saling Jef Tuyen

Boxing crowd aids ministerial student in Boston

Rev Robert Green known as the Black Spider, studying for the ministry at Lynchburg Virginia, came to Boston to bury his mother. Jack Sheenan praised his life change at a boxing program at the Esoteric Club and Howie Hodgkins led a hat-throwing fundraiser raising forty dollars for Green. Green thanked the sportsmen and urged clean sport and good sportsmanship without brutality.

Robert Green Boston Jack Sheenan Green Black Spider Lynchburg W. Va

New Hampshire public pensions and local notices

State news lists pension allocations for Original Amasa R Meader Milton and others, plus increases for Frank P Moulton West Ossipee and Joseph P Kenney Wollborough. Dover widow Eunice A Foss dies at 97. Rev C W Rouge resigns Concord pastorate. Exeter machinist William B Greenleaf resigns after 53 years. Lithograph gift to Robinson Seminary. Exeter hospital June 2 breakfast fundraiser. George B Haley seeks Strafford sheriff nomination. Tony Callous of Dunham surrendered to police with warrant in Duver case.

New Hampshire Amasa R Meader Milton Reisaus Thomas Entwistle Portamouth Frank P. Moulton West Ossipee Joseph P. Kenney Wollborough Mass Eunice A. Foss Dover C. W. Rouge Swedish Lutheran Church of Colorado Exeter Hospital Exeter Town Hall George B. Haley Barrington

Epworth League Anniversary at Methodist Church

Tomorrow the Epworth League marks its eleventh anniversary with a morning sermon by the pastor. An evening 5 4 54 general social service leads to a 7 o clock program titled The Epworth Leaguer for the Twentieth Century performed by League officers and members. All are warmly invited.

Epworth League Epworth Leaguer League Chow

Besor Senate Whist Party Ends Season

Besor Senate K A E O held the season’s last whist party on Friday evening drawing a large crowd. Fourteen tables played with prizes awarded to Downs and Parish for top finishes along with Ada Wilson and Mrs George Ducker in ladies divisions. Ice cream and cake were served after the games.

Besor Senate K. A

Altar Boys Triumph Over South Ends 51 to 10 in Baseball

Altar Boys defeated the South Ends 51 to 10 at the bicycle park. Battery for the Altar Boys: Long, Loach, Lang, and McCourt. South Ends battery: Morgan, Cook, and Crown. Troy and Farrell starred as the South Ends used five pitchers and four catchers in the first inning. Threats to kill Albert E. Stevens of Durham were noted from last Sunday night.

Altar Boys South End Stars Long, Loach Lang McCourt Morgan, Cook and Crown Troy Farrell

G. A. R. NOTICE FOR WOODS FUNERAL

Storer Post No.1 G A R will attend the funeral of William J Woods late of the United States army at the G A R ball on Sunday at one o clock members urged to wear dark clothes and white gloves Commander O W Barrerr Adjutant Evans set the details

The New Manhattan Opens After Renovation

The Manhattan cafe hosted Portsmouth newspaper men on Friday in a cordial welcome by proprietor Joseph F. Lamb. The extensive renovations are complete and the cafe is described as transformed and a leader in its class with tasteful frescoing and harmonious decor. A dozen guests enjoyed the refined ambiance and Mr. Lamb’s hospitality.

Manhattan Portsmouth Joseph F. Lamb the Manhattan Mr. Lamb

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