Fight Gossip in Dull Times Circles Boxing Headlines
In dull boxing days the big talk centers on Tammy Burns losing the heavyweight title to Jack Johnson in Australia. Debate rages over Burns money-driven motives and Johnson as next champion with Kaufman Barry and others named as possible challengers. Philadelphia Jack O Brien seeks a Johnson bout while promoters mull terms.
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Australia
Tammy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Tommy Waters
Waters
Elvan
Ehigland
Waller
Jobinson
Jim Selkies
Jeffries
Tell
Philadelphia
Jack” O'Beren
Fress Dispatch
Sydney
New South Wales
Jack” O'Brien
Mccintosh
Tommy Burns
McIntosh
Bishop Forest presides at rite for orphans
On St John’s feast day at St John’s orphanage Bishop J A Forest of the San Antonio diocese led a 6 am high mass attended by all 410 inmates. He later visited the institution at noon before the orphans of St Joseph’s orphanage were guests at San Fernando Cathedral for the 9 am mass led by Rev Haibur Marinas.
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St. John
St. John's Orphanage
J. A. Forest
San Antonio Brownae
Bishop Fornel
St Joseph's Orphanage
San Fernando
Christmas Presents From McDonald’s Art More
A quirky note suggests buying a lasting gift by choosing a picture at McDonald’s Art More. It hints at a long lasting present available for the season and promotes the venue as a place to acquire art.
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McDonald's
Hill Climbing Contest Likely For New Year Auto Show
The Bug Antonio Automobile Club plans a hill climbing contest on New Year’s Day. Secretary Fairfield and President Carr discussed arrangements and a committee may select a suitable hill in the surrounding country. The event aims to spark auto interest and test local cars’ climbing ability amid broad enthusiasm from autoists.
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Ntg
Bug Antonio Automobile Club
Fairfield
Carr
Officers Race Causes Talk at Fair Grounds
The public expects a large crowd to witness the officers race at the fair grounds tomorrow. Officers must own their horses and ride their own mounts in a test of endurance over heavy weights. Many thoroughbreds entered were bought in fall, some are not strong enough for 165 pounds, making the outcome a toss up between speed and stamina.
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Knuffman-Barry
Johnson
Fistlana
Jee Tries
Kaufman
Barry
Biggo
Nepro
Fair
Light’s Selections at Tuesday Race Meet
Ungraded horse racing card lists Tuesday entries and odds for multiple races with names such as Stella Wilson Lord Dixon Grenada Mince and Toy Roy. It includes six races with distances purses and staked values, plus numerous entrants like Sibyl Kemp Walter McClain Deshon Grenades Captain Lytle and Arch Oldham.
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Arrowshitt
Stella Wilson
Marcia
Too Blue
Hind
Capt. Lyte
Lord Dixon
Grenada
Mince
Lady Belly Lishitfoot
Baby
Toy Roy
Tha Bear
Arch Aldram
Bornig Prince Charlie
Hancock
Arrowshaft
Masco Rul
Engraver
Sibyl Kemp
Tapioca
Petersham
Dr. Meloni
Lit Cringa
Quick Spring
David D
Murcia
Lx Angotte-And
Sur Longs
Wennla
Likes Thrash
Riflerange
Hive Ban
Percy Fairfax
Bill Ramble
Walter McClain
Wise Hand
Safeguard
Samaylor
Deshon
Staunch & True
Captain Lytle
Grenades
Vahcome
Chian Belle
Nettle Caritas
Ghapmate
Ruby
Pakin
Virginia
Prince Denmuck
Flash
Lady Betty Lightfoot
Minos
Hosserman
the Bear
Toboggan
Kiamesha
Arch Oldham
Night Mist
Alvise
Hiram
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Hadar
Tongs
Pearl
Mascoral
Gus Conntot
Rubifala
Engcaver
Galta
Cloudy
Sam “Taylor
Wise
This One May Look Johnson Up In Heavyweight Duel
At the time the blacks seem to have a corner on the heavy weight game. Langford recently drew attention by dropping Jim Flynn in one round.
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Johnson
Langford
Jim Flynn
Van Riper Named City Marshal at Council Meeting
City council to consider Charles T. Van Riper appointment as city marshal, plus an ordinance for selling unclaimed property held at police HQ and renting Market House glass for two years. Mayor Cullaghan says no other items of special interest expected. possible third police sergeant appointment.
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Charles T. van Riper
Nolice
Cullaghan
Local marriage licenses list with multiple couples
The notice lists several marriage licenses including Maguel Gonzales and Candita Ces fanedi Alfred Resna and Lola Flores W. Bugging and Loretta Gas dorf Fred Smith and Salvada Aldana Joan Walthal and Grace Hasdell Alfred Wilson and Mattie Craig James Reese and Rasa Manna.
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Maguel Gonzales
Candita Ces Fanedi
Alfred Resna
Lola Flores
W. Bugging
Loretta Gasdorf
Fred Smith
Salvada Aldana
Joan Walthal
Grace Hasdell
Alfred Wilson
Mattie Craig James Reese
Rasa Manna
Building permits issued for remodel and dwelling on Guenther and Vera Cruz
Adelukh Wagner secures permit to remodel gallery on Guenther street for 800 dollars. B Morales applies for permit to build a three room dwelling on Vera Cruz street with unspecified cost.
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Adelukh Wagner
Guenther Street
B. Morales
Vera Cruz Street
Conductor Killed and Arrest Made in Train Shooting
Shreveport Lu December 28 Blanton a conductor on the Kansas City Southern was killed while in charge of a southbound passenger train at DeQuincy today Brake man J Hoyt was arrested The shooting arose from a running dispute among train crews Passengers incurred great excitement as the incident unfolded Baltimore visitors Henry Ruliman RW Aiken and J W Aiken were returning from a mountaineering trip near Kerrville.
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Henry Ruliman
Rw, Aiken
J. W. Aiken
Baltimore
Kerrville
Hard Luck Tale Of A Race Tote In A South Story
A Sunday morning crowd in a grandstand hears a hard luck tote story from D C O'Malley of Pat O'Rnus fame about a long-odds Bonnie Gee race. A tout bets thirty and wins when the horse breaks late, only to clash with the payback, beer, and a final plea for another drink.
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Grandstand
D. C. O'Malley
New Orleans
Pat Ornus
Parton
O'Malley
Bonny Gee
South
Jonah Joss
Tout Tras
Night Rider case resumes in Union City murder trial
In Union City Tennessee after a three day adjournment the eight indicted night riders accused of murdering Captain Rankin were back in court Walter Hall a Tid Burton acquaintance testified about a note from the riders and an invitation to attend a gambling event Garrett Johnson identified as the riders leader from the May 23 visit Fielq Burton of Martin testified he was at Walnut Lodge the night of the murder and was told to stay in bed The defense urged exclusion of evidence about other raids as prejudicial Judge Jones reserved ruling on the motion.
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Union City
Tenn
Lake Cor Christmas
Rankin
Walter Hall
Tid Burton
Holt
Garrett Johnson
Fielq Burton
Martin,Tenn
Walnut Lodge
Ed Yowell
Ward
Jones
Pound Notice for Unredeemed Livestock Sale
Takeo on and inetty pound at Trinity and Reals streets offers brown hare branded PN Toft thigh and UU, and a mare mutty branded 4% on right shoulder. If not redeemed before sale, these will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 14 o'clock. Sale to occur on January 2, 1909. Marshal GHAB VAN RIPER and City Clerk BRED BRIBES oversee the notice.
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Takeo
Trinity
Reals
Brandei
Alan
Pubea
Tor Eagh
Ghab
van Riper
Marshal
Altest
San Antonio Lawyer Weds Stenographer After Theater Date
A San Antonio lawyer A F Heilbran and Miss Lesh Anderson a Chicago stenographer married in San Antonio after a theater outing. The couple met through business, began a romance over supper, and announced plans for a church ceremony next week. The article notes gifts and a check for 300 dollars related to the engagement.
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A. F. Heilbran
San Antonio
Lesh Anderson
Chicago
Chicago Record-Herald of
Notice to the Public on Unaffiliated Labor Paper
Caution issued that Union Labor News is not recognized by organized labor or the A. Trades Council. The Weekly Disputed is noted as the sole labor publication endorsed by the Trades Council. Signed by WM. A. WHITH President and MARSHALL JOHNSTON Secretary. Keeling, Dentist, advertises children’s teeth specialty at 29 Plum Street.
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Union Labor News
H. ¥. Bonnatt
Buddess
Friends of
Organized Labor
8. A. Trades Council
Trades Council
Focal
Keeling
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