RAGE MEETING FOR SUCCESS AT MID-WINTER FAIR
W H Simms says the Mid-Winter Fair and Jockey Club meeting ends in success though not as large as hoped. He notes San Antonio could become the winter mecca for racing, with hotels and businesses full, and major improvements planned to the track and facilities to accommodate a long winter meet and broader horse ownership profits.
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Jockey Club
W. H. Simms
Association
San Antonio
New Orleans
Hot Springs
California
Te Club
Minde
Simms
Asert
Utili Eorn
Az T
Racing World Sees San Antonio as Turning Point
The public shows quiet support as the meet finishes with small purses paid and fair handling noted. Bookmakers report a fair play, while observers predict a flurry of racing coverage as San Antonio becomes the center of attention and talks of improvements dominate the scene.
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San Antonio
Wnited
First New Year Basketball Game Ends In Close Loss
St Louis College opened the year with a tight 10 to 8 defeat at home to St Marys. The stoppages were few and the Town Boys excelled in passing while the visitors capitalized on key plays and tight defense to secure the win. Players listed include Poston Kelly St Lewis Gray O Rovrien Fee Fisher London Grady Stain with referee J Pea.
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St. Louis College
St. Mary's
Barber Shop Confusion Highlights Southern Congressman
A southern congressman visited a Tennessee town barbershop to get a haircut. After a brief exchange the barber asked for his state origin and the congressman replied Georgia. The barber proceeded with the haircut, brushing his hat as the exchange ended.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Fight for heavyweight title era stirs talk of Johnson and Jeffries
The column reports a possible offer to Marvin Lut to travel to Australia and fight Johnson for a $10,000 or larger purse, sparking talk of a future real championship bout between Jeffries and Johnson as promoters weigh prestige and huge purses amid growing belief in an upcoming world title clash.
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Marvin Lut
Hart
Johnson
Lots Village
Australia
Nob
Ign
Jeffries
Jeff
Joan
Jeff Wold
Ain Sega
Qhreebat
Crowded Race Track Delivers Tight Card at Morris Park
A large crowd filled the Morris Park grandstand for a busy racing program. C W Kennion won the baby race amid betting intrigue, with Abrasion and other Morris entry horses drawing talk. Maccocal took the second, while Tickens and Marchunanet led the heavy favorites in the third. Lin Brannon’s late surge, Bonny Stratford and Clute also attracted bets in a day of close finishes and varied outcomes.
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Moss Park
C. W. Kennion
Morris
Kennon
Maccocal
Lie Brannon
Dob "McBride
Fy Lave
Broughan
Marehmonet
Forse
Othara
Injuy
Tickens
Tring Marchunanet Gud
Wong
Lemond
Tlan
Bonnie Stratford
Clute
Tirst Raed
W. Kennon
Moleyworth
Tohnnie Wise
Bender
To T
Sidie Lynch
Tutweil
Tine
Jess Lay
Alto Pal
Maccatal
Brain
Jobn Mebride
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Tmne
Dick Redd
Cheawardins
Him
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Buiwell
Ansso
Lov Pixon
Wise Hand
Hants
Tyers
Glan Tea
Minden
Ollie
Regards
Lizzie
Loyd
Guit Cantot
Lunacy charge filed against white woman in police court
A temporary charge at police court against a white woman was filed and she was placed in the city jail awaiting transfer to the county court. Police say she destroyed a large stack of greenbacks at her Market Street home and that her daughter fled with a man she objected to. The woman has also recently lost about 400 by theft.
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Funncy
Boy Endures Harsh Discipline Recounted in Lesson
A fragment recounts a harsh family scene where a mother uses a belt on her son for misdeed, the boy crying out that it marks the end of him. The tone resembles a moralizing anecdote from a bygone era, reflecting parental discipline practices.
Son of Royalty Faces Vagrant Charge in Police Court
Col Richard Musgrove, 51, dressed poorly yet eager to portray nobility, claimed royal blood and a fortune of 87 million dollars. In Jacksonville, he faced solicitation charges, spoke of English titles, American citizenship, and a family line of nobility, and was released after officials offered support.
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Fanksonville
Nas
England
Col
Richard Musgrove
Buglang
Musgrove
Sabrange
Republic
Muserere
India
Zeleka
Plan Vaudeville House to Cost Two Million Dollars
Chicago plans a new vaudeville theater costing 2,000,000 dollars to open by November 1. William Morris will operate the house, part of a chain extending from New York to Sioux City. Felix Isman of Philadelphia and Chicago real estate men guarantee financing for the site. The project aims to seat about 2,200 people and allow smoking.
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Chicago
Willian Morris
Vaudeville
American Music Hall
Lincoln Square Theater
Broadway Theater
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Newark
J. Washington
Buffalo
Cleveland
Philadelphia
William Morris
Felix Isman
Kua- Sds City
Burial Permits Listing Obscure Local Deaths and Remains
Burial permits recall multiple local deaths with ages and causes, mentioning interments at various cemeteries. Entries include Chillon Fackeon Pranklin aged 24, Des 40, with pneumonia. Vinton Street interments for Snyder aged 60 with cerebrovascular and other illnesses. Joe Parl interred. Charles Francis aged 80 died of grippe. Mrs BV Tovall aged 38 with January 1 burial. Antonio Gloveyo aged 1.
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Bivather Charles Francis
Lee
Grippe
Tweverment St
Outs Cemetery
Tovall
Tabevenlasts
Buckinghart Avenue
Intorment
Explaining the Chinamen Don’t Go Incident
June Lee and Ling were arrested by Officers Ellis and Morrison for discharging canton crackers in a public street during New Year celebrations. The two defendants and white boy B. Qatk faced fines, with testimony noting crackers were set off near a market house.
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June Lee
Comp Ling
Ellis
Morrison
Canton
Ling
Lee
Mowery Kingdom
Qatk
Obscure Death Notices From Aged Cemetery Records
A malformed events note reports on deaths of Parandsen Sepulverda aged 14 and Lowla Davis aged 76. Details include illnesses nephritis senility and references to hospitals and cemeteries, with scattered geographic hints and dates in late 19th or early 20th century but illegible.
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South Flores
Parandsen Sepulverda
San Ber
Lowla Davis
Sunsvons” Hospital
Internent
Confederate Cemetery
Awful Prospect in Knueling Town Tragedy
A distressed three year old Awful Prospect, Marcia, asks for help as her seven year old brother causes trouble. The scene unfolds in Knueling town with a plea to the Lord, revealing a family moment of fear and confusion.
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Marcia
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