Missouri Giant Seeks Chance to Dethrone Johnson in Boxing
Miles McLeod from Albany Missouri journeys to Chicago to box with Joe Choynski and prove he can defeat Jack Johnson. McLeod 6 feet 5 inches 225 pounds 28-year-old aims to meet Johnson after training with Choynski and plans to box several opponents first. The piece also lists amateur athletics records from the American Athletic Union of Canada and notes upcoming boxing and wrestling matches and rumors about Gotch opponents for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McLeod
Chicago
Albzany
Jack Johnson
Joe Choyinski
Jeffries
McLeod
Johnson
Albany
Choynski
Gama
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Sheridan Sets New Discus Record At Irish American Games
Martin Sheridan broke his own discus mark at the Irish American Athletic Club fall games in New York with a 142 feet 2 inches throw. A 149 feet 8 inches effort was disqualified after he stepped two inches out of the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sheridan
Boxing slate in Sydney to feature Papke and rivals
A sequence of October and November boxing events in Sydney promises busy schedules for American fighters brought by Hugh D McIntosh. The initial bouts against Australian representatives will be staged at the Stadium at Sea Bay with Billy Papke among the highlighted entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Hugh D. McIntosh
Sea Bay
Billy Papke
Remnants of Tribe Hurons in Early Canadian History
The blue book on Indian affairs includes a brief report from Lorette near Quebec on the Huron remnant. It recounts a national tragedy the near extermination of a people once dominant in the region, their alliance shifts, and final overthrow by the Iroquois in 1648–1649, as Parkman notes in Jesuits in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorette
Quebec City
Canda
Canada
Jacques Cartier
Stadacona
Quebec
Hochelaga
Montreal
Champlain
Cartier
Faillon
St. Lawrence
New York
Lake Simcoe
Ontario
Lagard
Parkman
North America
Estate of Thomas D. Kearns Decree Notice
In the matter of the Estate of Thomas D. Kearns deceased intestate all claims must be forwarded with full particulars to Patrick Foley administrator by February 16 1911 at Atlin B C after which distribution will occur among entitled parties. © August 19 1910.
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Thomas D. Kearns
Atlin
B.C
A.D
Patrick Foley
Notice to Contractors Graham Island School Build Tender
Sealed tenders for Graham Island School one room building on Queen Charlotte Islands Skeena District must be received by October 10 1910. Plans may be viewed Sept 12 1910 at offices in Queen Charlotte City Prince Rupert Jedway Victoria. Tender includes a 125 bank cheque or certificate of deposit. Public Works Engineer Fr C Gamble issues notice from Victoria.
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Graham Island School
Graham Island
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
John L. Barge
Queen Charlotte City
Prince Rupert
Jedway
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Bank of Canada
Minister of Public Works
Fr. C, Gamble
Public
Public Works Department
B.C
Portland Canal Short Line Railway Wharf Plan Notice
Ported notice under the Navigable Waters Protection Act that plans and description of a proposed railway wharf and trestle near Bear River mouth at Stewart BC have been deposited in Ottawa and Prince Rupert. One month after first insertion the company will seek Governor in Council approval. Dated Victoria BC September 16 1910.
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Minister of Public Works
Ottawa
Registrar of Titles
Prince Rupert
Bear River
Stewart
British Columbia
Governor-in
Victoria
Vernon News Editor Sees British Columbia Fruit Superior
J A MecKelgie editor of the Vernon News reports from the eighteenth annual National Irrigation Congress in Pueblo Colorado. He observed BC valleys produce superior fruit versus United States irrigated lands. The congress drew delegates from Chile Cuba Germany Russia and Australia. He notes walking as ideal exercise for brain workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. MecKelgie
The
Vernon News
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
Hult
Pueblo
British Columbia
United States
Okanagan
Chile
Cuba
Germany
Russia
Australia
Examinations for Inspector of Steam Boilers and Machinery
Examinations for the position of inspector of Steam Boilers and Machinery under the Steam Boilers Inspection Act 1901 will be held at Parliament Buildings Victoria commencing November 1 1910. Application forms may be had from the undersigned and returned filled by October 24 1810. Salary 180 dollars per month increasing five dollars per month each year to a maximum of 180 dollars. John Pack Chief Inspector of Machinery New Westminster BC.
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Parliament Buildings
Victoria
John Pack
New Westminster
B.C
Oliver Typewriter Seized by 17 Cents a Day Offer
Read about the Oliver Typewriter praised as a landmark writing machine with features like The Balance Shift and The Ruling Device. Advertised at 17 cents a day, it is described as a world conquering business essential and highly perfected.
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Oliver Typewriter
Oliver Typewriter Drives Universal Typing Era
A new sales plan offered at 17 cents a day has sparked a flood of applications for Oliver typewriters. People from all classes and ages show interest, drawn by the novelty and affordable payments, signaling a rising era of universal typewriting.
The Oliver Typewriter Opportunity Seeks Home and Office Use
The Oliver Typewriter is pitched as a money making tool easy for beginners to master. It promises high earnings, flexible work from anywhere, and demand for operators with salaries above many workers. The ad pushes home use, educational value, and a national selling plan with a free catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
America
Cancellation of Reserve Notice near Babine Lake
Notice cancels the reserve on Crown lands near Babine Lake in the Casaikr District. The original notice, dated July 2 1908 in the British Columbia Gazette, is superseded by this cancellation issued by Robert A Runwick Deputy Commissioner of Lands on June 14 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babine Lake
Casaikr
British Columbia
Robert A. Runwick
Lands Department
Victorian
B. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting World
Canadian Records
American Athletic Union of Canada
Arthur Plow
Robert Kerr
Toronto
Tiger A. C
Hamilton
Tiger A. C Hamilton
Robins
A. C
Hamilo Lunghi
A.C
George W. Orton
Lacross Clud
T. P. Conneff
J. P. Sullvan
Sellars
A. C. Granxlen
F. Smithson
Multonomah A
W. H. Meek
Columbia A. C
L. J. Sebert
R. B. Chandler
F. Halbhaus
L. A. Wright
A.A
C. D. Bricker
West End
Y.M.C.A
H. Baxter
Ralph Rose
Duncan Gillis
Vancouver
Vancouver Police A. A
B. B. Arenbald
West End Y.M.C.A
M. J Sheridan
Ed. Williams
Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee
Bob Bryant
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Fred Douglas
Boer Unholtz
Ray Bronson
Iowa
Tommy Jones
Brisbane
Kaufman
Langford
California
London
India
Dr. F. B. Roller
Seattle
Roller
Ferland
Bonchette
Lake Ontario
Journal
Westholme Lumber Company, Ld
First Avenue
Sherwin & Williams
Japan
the Washington Cafe
W. F. Carpenter
Second Avenue
Seventh Street
Holden
Ladysmith Coal
H. B. Rochester
Centre Street
Portland Canal Short Line Railway
Hedey
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