Prizefighter McCoy Debuts With Shakespearean Gossip
The Brooklyn theatre scene features Charles McCoy nicknamed Sid as he enters the theatre world without grease paint, using vermilion for eyes and indigo ink, while an interviewer from a large Peace Sigh paper presses him on Hamlet and Macbeth in a quirky, theatrical meet with a dramatic rep in a humorous tone.
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Sid) McCoy
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Dee" Payne
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Kingdom Come
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Sporting talk on boxing, bets, and rumors
MacCosmick reports on boxing rumors and disputes surrounding Fitzsimmons, Corbett, and Dob. He recalls Siler’s remarks about payments, hints at staged fights for advertising, and questions the integrity of promoters and fighters amid claims of contracts and upcoming bouts.
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George Siler
Gilsey House
McCoy-Creedon
Pitt
Paris Beauty Inspires Texas Republican Appeal
In a Paris letter from Miss Lilian Bell in the February Ladies’ Ironic Journal the eye is drawn to Paris fashion and scenery, praising beauty and texture of gowns while contrasting American practicality. The piece shifts to Texas politics, urging Republican support for a civic improvement under McKinley and Harrison eras, endorsing a Texas Republican committee to back the project and unite the party statewide. The text also lists patent medicines and remedies typical of era.
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Lilian Bell
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Seaton
Jace
France
Texas
Galveston
Harrison
McKintey
Congress
Republican Organization of Texas
McGregor
Peck
Baer
Burts
Dillingham
Willig
Republican Party of
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Sini
Texaz
Local notices and social updates in Karnes County
In Karnes County city and county items, Allet Miike joins Hal Bros in San Antonio. Maris notes a collector, and Frank Brown of San Antonio appears in City Brewery events. Mamie Whetstone returns from San Marcos where she attended school. Col W G Luther was in the city Thursday. M M Dickes announces candidacy for re election. County court canvasses planned. J T Mayfield declares candidacy. Miro and Mrs J T Calvert hosted a late dancing hop with friends.
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Allet Miike
Hal Bros
San Antonio
Y Maris
Frank Brown
Mamie Whetstone
San Marcos
W. G. Luther
M. Dickes
Bere Ness
Eoure
Canvenes
Joe T
Caveraun
J. Mayfield
Votinty
Miro
JT. J. Calvert
Ro-To Rae tobacco cure ad echoes quackery in garbled text
An OCR fragment promotes a dubious tobacco remedy with grand claims of eternal life and vigor. It mentions an actress Sterling Lemmly Co. and lists cities Chicago and New York, but the wording is garbled and untrustworthy.
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Mackid
Sterling Lemmly
Chicago
Competition in Wine Between California and Foreign Labels
An excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle argues foreign wine faces little competition in the United States. It notes small import volumes in 1896, with exports far lower, and concludes much so called French wine here is actually California or bogus wine. The 1907 California vintage surpassed 30 million gallons, underscoring domestic dominance.
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California
San Franciscn Chronicle
Lone Star Brewing Company Annual Meeting Notice
In accordance with the charter and by laws the Lone Star Brewing Company will hold its annual meeting at the Salt Company building in San Antonio Texts on the Sunday of February A D 199% at eleven o clock a m. Fred W. Cook, Jr., secretary.
Notable physician backs Chamberlain remedy in practice
Dr J P Cleveland of Glasgow Virginia endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as excellent after other medicines failed. He recommends it for colic and diarrhoea for both children and adults. Many progressive physicians likewise advocate its quick cures. Get a bottle from your local druggist.
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J. P. Cleveland
Glasgow
Chamberlain
Fox Air
Gale
Ruggists
Circular letter urges remibbens to fund ship plan
A circular letter signed by Republicans Chas Dillvsham T B McGregor Chas 1 Peek Tt Tenner and others urges engorgement to the proposition to make a ship cinand out of Muffalo Niyou The chanter recalls the fact you will doubtless recall the fact
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Muffalo Niyou
Chas. Dillvsham
T. B. McGregor
Chas
Peek
Tenner
The Secret of Success in a Circus Lemonade Stand
A Washington Post piece recalls a circus lemonade operation that earns up to $100 daily. The vendor shares a simple recipe with water tar sugar and lemons and notes crowds and floaters affect profits. A hostess scene at a party is also described with a sharp observing eye.
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Washington Post
Prosperity debates and tax fears in San Antonio politics
A fragmentary United States local notes column discusses taxation of corporate franchises, riverfront issues, and political maneuvering in San Antonio. It mentions Hawley, McKinley, and various civic leaders, warning about fake advertising schemes and urging caution in public debates on public questions.
New Electric Lighting Company Seeks Local Patrons
The Mutual Electric Light Co presents its modern machinery and 24 hour service in Liberty for incandescents and power. It promises no connection charges, safe wiring estimates, and affordable rates to encourage city residents and businesses to adopt electric lighting and power. Office at 11 West Houston Street, telephone 493.
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Rom
Mutual Electric Ligat CO
Omice
West
Houston Street
Tel
Plain Folk Comment On Senate Life And Access
A Washington Star report quotes a Senate door keeper describing rank and influence in the chamber. He notes friction between lobbyists and officials, the claim that rules would crumble without decorum, and anecdotes about gatekeeping for senators sons and country folk alike.
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Senate
Washington Star
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