Sharkey and Maher Fight Ends in Disorder at Ireland Clash
Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher were arrested and bound over for peace after a chaotic Irish championship bout at Industrial Hall. Referee Rocap stopped the action in the third round amid constant jeers and a riotous 4000-strong crowd, with chairs and benches broken as anger rose.
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Sharkey
Maher
Shirkey
Associated |Ree
Philadelphia
Tan
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Industrial Athletic Club
Industrial Hall
Hight
Rocap
Rocup
Ind Talen
Eisenbronn
Jack Haggerty
Trenton
Unclear combat account recounts a boxing match muddled in OCR text
The text describes a boxing bout with mentions of fighters Maher and Morap and several exchanges. The garbled OCR renders many names and actions unclear, with scattered phrases about punches, ringside events, and a referee intervening mid bout. The exact outcome and participants are obscured by transcription errors.
Harrisburg Fire Destroys Four Businesses and Five Homes
A Harrisburg blaze on Verbeke Street destroyed four business houses and five dwellings with three other business places damaged. The total loss, estimated at 11000,000, was partly insured. The fire originated from an overheated stove, and much content was lost. Heaviest losses hit W. Kranadorf, J. W. Sankey, Dr. W. Potts, and Walt, a second-hand furniture dealer.
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Harrisburg
Verbeke Street
W. Kranadorf
James W. Sankey
Dr. W. Potts
Three Miners Die In Cave-In At Ada Mine
Exclusive AP report from Joplin Missouri details a cave-in at the Ada mine near Carterville where three miners were killed John Simmons Arthur Roberts and Bruce Westfall. One injured fatally and several others seriously hurt. Premature dynamite blast blocked the entrance. Rescue efforts by nearby mine workers took hours to reach the trapped men.
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Joplin
Ada
Carterville
Newhere
John Simmons
Arthur Roberts
Bruce Westfall
Pittsburg Patriots Subpoenaed in Harris Suit
Exclusive wire reports Pittsburg to witness subpoenas issued for leading politicians and lawmakers in Clearfield County. The suit by Frank G Harris against FP Meek seeks testimony on alleged corruption tied to the Harrisburg election coverage. Subpoenas target Senator Withan Minn Bigelow Edward Bigelow A M Brown J O Brown and Allegheny delegation including Speaker Marshall.
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Pittsburg
Jan. K
Gray Meek
John KF. Short
Clearfield County
Bel
Frank G. Harris
Meek
Harrisburg
Senator Withan
Minn, Thomas& Bigelow
Edward AL. Bigelow
A. M. Brown
J. O. Brown
Allegheny County
Marshall
United Mine Workers Adjourn in Wilkes-Barre After Tax Resolution
The United Mine Workers Convention District No. 1 adjourned after adopting a per capita tax based on quarter-end membership. It endorsed a manifesto against Scranton's Citizens' Alliance, condemning its labor organizers and expressing support for Scranton strikers. The next convention will meet at Nantucket.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Sisseions
Nicholls
Citizens’ Alliance
Scranton
Minera
Scranton Street
John Mitchell
Nantleoke
Dinner to the Prince in Berlin Acknowledges U.S. Guests
Ambassador Wil hosts a dinner in Berlin with Prince and Princess Henry of Pynsela, Mrs. White, John B. Jackson and other notable Americans aboard the Mohengollern. The vessel departs tomorrow for the United States as discussions increase over Senator Whit's bill and proposed New York tolls.
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Berlin
Avon von Jeptheten
Afairs
Wil
Prines
Princess Henry of
Pynsela
Aye
DPD
Hino
Germany
White
John B. Jackson
Jackson
Philve Hents
United Slilien
United Stal
United States
Penman Seeks Reappointment in Washington Visit
Internal Revenue Collector T. F. Penman of the Scranton district stays in Washington for departmental business and to press for renewal of his term expiring February. He meets Senators Quay Penrose and Congressman Connell as Scranton visitors include Christopher G. Boland and Mr Mrs. William P. Holand, wedding couple in town. Mrs McAnulty tours and visits Chief Moore at the weather bureau, attends White House reception with President and Mrs Roosevelt, and a dinner plans for next Tuesday.
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Scranton Tribune
Washington, D. C
T. F. Penman
Internal Revenue
Scranton
Quay
Penrose
Connell
German duellist fired at first count in hunting park duel
Berlin reports fresh material for the duelling controversy after a meeting at Emperor Wilhelm's hunting park near Springe. Von Bennigsen, Springe's local governor, was fatally wounded by Falkenhagen, who fired once. Bennigsen did not return fire. Rudolph von Bennigsen and his son aided the wounded nobleman.
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Berlin
Emperor Wilsen
Springs
Tanover
von Bennigsen
Springe
Falkenlagen
Julkenhagen
Falkenhagen
Rudolph von Bennigsen
National Liberal Party
Two Bodies Found in Local Buggy Case
A horse and buggy without a driver stopped before a livery barn in Coffeen. Inside were the unconscious Fred Brockman and the dead Gertrude Clifford after a gunshot wound to the temple. Clifford, about 20, from a respected Donnellson family, died. Brockman, also about 20, survived gunshot wounds but is not expected to recover. A letter in Brockman’s clothing may explain the tragedy, but officials declined to disclose its contents.
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Coffeen
Nic
Gertrude Clifford
Neil Donnelleon
Fred Brockman
Oflers
Miss Ciffarl
Donnellson
Fred Brookmuir Ik
Soor Mirai Brocloniun
Af Coffeen
Colombia War News Reports No Prisoner Exchange
Exclusive wire reports no prisoner exchange occurred at Tobaco yesterday despite announced plans. Government commissioners and Captain Alea of the US cruiser Philadelphia waited five hours for Liberal prisoners, while reports from Panama claim Cuatro defeated a revolutionary detachment andLiberals fled to their vessel, with unconfirmed sightings of Liberal ships pursuing Bunbont Boywea toward Chirkgul.
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Colon
Colombia
Tobago
Alea
United States
Philadelphia
Panama
Cuatro
Bunbont Boywea
Chirkgul
Deaths Of A Day In A Forgotten Town
An obituary note reports Jolyn Aland dying after a period in hospital. The piece recalls her life, ties to Villehimg and Ginudonati, and mentions a link to Weslieen University and the Somnees society.
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Aland
Villehimg
Ginudonati
Examiners Wanted for Pennsylvania Bar Admissions
A Pennsylvania bar association committee outlines a plan for a state board of examiners to handle all registrations and admissions. The study covers 1330 applications statewide in 1901 with 706 registrations and 624 admissions including 187 from other jurisdictions. Nine counties produced 69 percent of applications, led by Philadelphia and Allegheny. The memorial filed with the Supreme Court in May 1901 advocates a uniform admission system similar to other states and medical exams.
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Philadelphia
Din
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Penneyivanke Bar i Association
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanian Bar Association
Supreme Court
New York
L- Neis
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maryland
Ohio
Virginia
Michigan
Minnesota
Allegheny
Luzerne
Cumberland
Lycoming
Lackawanna
Venango
Schuylkill
Lancaster
Board of Examiners
Samuel Dickson
Samuel Gustine Thompson
Alexander Simpson
George Wharton Pepper
Lucien H. Alexander
C. Knox
William Scott
Pittsburg
John W. Bimonton
Robert Snodgrass
Lytin Gilbert
Harrisburg
W. C. Hensel
P. Wolverton
Sunbury
John Ml. Harris
Scranton
Bar Association
Louisiana Exposition Dispatch Causes Little Surprise
A Washington dispatch quotes President Francis suggesting the Louisiana Purchase expedition planned for 1403 may be postponed. Vice-President Corwin E. Spencer of the Exposition Company states he has received the message and will discuss policy before submitting any plan.
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St. Louis
Washington
Francis
Corwin E. Spencer
Pratele
Pere Marquette Steamer No 2 Wrecked at Mouth of Harbor
A Pere Marquette Railway steamer No 2 struck the bar at the harbor mouth in a gale at Jeck Ludington Michigan. The vessel sank in nine feet of water. Nine passengers and thirty five crew were rescued by life savers using a breeches buoy, with lines shot to the wreck. Daybreak revealed the apparatus ready, and nine passengers and crew were ashore within two hours. The ship faces possible breakup if the sea remains high.
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Ludington
Mich
Pere Marquette Railway Company
Lfe
Wreck Inquest Probes Central Tunnel Signals
Joseph H. Franklin, NY Central terminal manager, testifies in the inquest into last week’s tunnel wreck that killed seventeen. He says emergency brakes could stop a train in 450 feet under ideal conditions. Signals reportedly failed to deter some crews who ran past danger lights in daylight. William Kinch testifies the signals worked that day as the White Plains train sped past Seventy second Street signals at 35 mph with emergency brakes not applied at the red light.
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Assoniated Press
New York
Jan. i
Joseph H. Franklin
New York Central Railroad
Franklin
William Kinch
New York Central
Kinch
White Plains
Dun's Review of Trade Signals Price Stabilization Mixed
New York January reports show continued price adjustment in the second week of trading with a lower overall level at year start. Manufacturing steady but staples and securities weaken. fuel delivery delays persist and iron and steel demand remains robust.
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Associated Press
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Lela
Fim
Pittsburg
Eries
Germany
Youngstown
Whita
Tisia
Enon
Aitwolle
Gotia
Speek
Untitled City Notice From New York Prison Report
Fragmented OCR reads like a New York dispatch about a county jail prisoner transfer or escape incident. It mentions names or places such as Naples Birdirla Laverpaul Palatia and Southampton Ave, with references to arrival dates and a burial tonight amid missing survivors and unclear authorities.
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Ieee
New York
Diay
Aevbils Cobilaldy
Ath Nakeles Pita Belgiidig
Bidet
WaSaville
Maxie
Tune
Naples
Birdirla
Laverpaul
Palatia
Wail
Thang
Patilili
Auguimvie
Southampton
Yoelamd
Er Anton
Buia
Arpoleskiay
Raat Maliiitm
Nao
Yowk
Farmer charged with assault after barn attack and fires
Joel Troutman, 65, of Center Township, is imprisoned on assault and battery charges for attacking his son Howard 85, in a farm barn. The dispute led to two barns burning, cattle killed, and Troutman injuring himself before fleeing ten miles. Police suspect arson by Troutman.
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Reading
Joel Troutman
Center Township
Howard
Troutman
Jefferson Township
Troutnan
National Mine Workers Convene in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers of America prepare for their national convention in Indianapolis starting Monday with an expected 600 to 900 delegates. Pennsylvania leads with 300 delegates and an anthracite faction arrives Sunday night. President Mitchell and the executive board meet beforehand to decide on possible wage scale changes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Workers of
National Executive Board
Pan Americans Reach Peaceful Agreement At Conference
At Mexico City the Pan American conference approved both compulsory arbitration and the Hague agreement. W S Buchanan of the US delegation proposed that Sunday and Chile adhere to the Hague conventions, with minutes from prior sessions serving as annexes to show Chile's acceptance.
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Mexico City
W. S. Buchanan
United States
Seuuday
Chile
Six Day Race Leads Race to World Record Pace
Six day bicycle race at the Second Regiment Armory saw leaders one mile ahead of the world mark by the fifth day as riders maintained a furious pace. Maya dominated late sessions with sustained 1.80 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. intervals, while Cranial Wk and Chevallier also posted strong legs as the contest stretched into its fortieth hour.
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Philadelphia
Ormory
Ube
Cranial
Pircoindit
Minors Die in Cumberland Mines Accident
Nine others injured in a Cumberland Mines crash near Millstone as coal carts topple injuring and killing workers. Names reported include Lav Newell and Andeau among the deceased with several others sustaining injuries.
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Cumberland Mines
Destructive Guerrero Earthquake Devastates Chilpancingo
A severe quake in Guerrero yesterday afternoon caused heavy loss of life and wide destruction. The federal telegraph office and the parish church were among the worst hit as tremors toppled roofs and walls. Troops were ordered to assist in rescue while officials seek exact casualty figures.
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Mexico City
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Liestricken
Federal Telegraph Office
War Department
Mexico
Henry Boyd Hanged in Upper Marlboro Mob War Gossip
Henry Boyd was hanged in Upper Marlboro to avenge Martha Oden’s death. The crowd included townspeople and a pallbearer, with witnesses recounting a night of August 5, 100k as the motive.
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Marliene
Martha Oden
Weather Forecast for Bate Unday and Sunday
Forecast calls for east or prevailing winds with light to moderate temperatures. Expect possible showers and cooler nights with variable cloud cover and a chance of local rain.
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Raeldelie Wite
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Divier
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Ful Beta Kapeu
Louisiana Exposition
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Alimenieine Zeitung
Alesander
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Dun’s Review OF Trade
Amociatud Press
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Eddieire Wire
National Convention OF Mine Workers
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Camberland
Ghilpancingo
Chilapi
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