Jeffries Beats Sharkey In Dense Coney Island Title Fight
In a brutal 25 round world championship bout at Money Island and Coney Island New York Jeffries retained the heavyweight title after Sharkey pushed him to the limit. Jeffries fought through cuts and punishment delivering a late edge as ten thousand fans witnessed the banner clash.
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Coney Island Sporting Club
New York
Jomece
Jeffries
Georgie
Sharkey Promier
Tom
Beck Umith
Jeffies
Rena
Sharkey
Uilding
Hut
Share Key
Siler
Coney Island
Anne
J. Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Kid McCoy
Peter Maher
Ceorge
Don
Kid Gowlette
Rochester
Tommy Moran
Brooklyn
Tom Sharkey
Jeff
Eailer
Sharkey Swan
Deffrles
California
O'Rourke
Jem
Jet
Sharkey Acros
Bharkey
Boxing Round by Round Describes Sharkey Jeffries Bout
Report details a rough two round scuffle between Sharkey and Jeffries with continuous exchanges. Sharkey Lands rights and lefts while Jeffries counters with jabs and body shots, prompting cautions and clinches as both fighters press the attack.
Effect of the Battle at Coney Teland Sporting Club
In the Nov 2 postfight room Jo sald Sharkey is the hardest and best foe he has met. He believes he has met and defeated the world’s two best, vows to be ready for any rematch within months. Sharkey, inconsolable, has ribs broken and claims he deserved the decision. Tom O Rourke supports Sharkey and predicts another fight with a different outcome.
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Sharkey
Jeff
Tom
Wik
Bim
Jim
Silor
O'Rourke
Sharker
Jem
We Feliow
Noth
J& Fent
Jef
Jet
Cinehial
Hound
Jes
Jel
Tony
Cloge
Behin
Jer
Nin
Jetswine
Blacht
Tle
Beder
Bate
Jor
Hots
Jett
Elineh
Moth
Lefia
Ellinehet
Rinpod
Jefe
Bharkey
Seemnile
Pie Man
Joff
Sattur
Shourker
Jof
Thiev
Celin Sharkey
Jeft
Mercely
Sharkey Ogain
Brady
Siler
Ant
Ewing
Jdoff
Tou
L—Sharkey
Tey
Bnt
Ff Sharkey
Owlne
MoUp
Kouwal
Sharkey Delage
Apale
Ife
Ani
Jether
Iler
Hound —Jeffries
Coney Teland Sporting Club
Fide
Fibiok
Tom O'Rourke
Shirer
Yom
Ber
Yourke
Fortunate Shippers Of Hemp Reach Philadelphia
The British bark Calburga arrived in Philadelphia from the Philippine Islands after a long voyage. Her cargo, 52 bales of hemp, doubled in value since Manila due to hemp scarcity from the war. In Paterson, New Jersey, Vice President Hobart was reported asleep and all signs pointed to a difficult night.
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Philadelphia
Calburga
Philipine Islands
Manila
Philippines
British War Office report downgrades Boer moves in South Africa
London dispatches describe limited new intelligence from the Cape and Natal while signaling ongoing military activity. Reports note Delagoa Bay link improvement, possible naval brigade to Ladysmith, and cautious official stance on Colenso and Ladysmith while detailing casualty figures and reinforcements.
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British War Office
Colenso
Ladysmith
London
Delagoa Bay
Cape
Fariuahers Farm
White
War Office
Traffe
Jouber
Cape Town
Natal
Joubert
Motorman censured in inquest over Angelin a Petrella death
An inquest in Dunmore last evening found Angelina Petrella died after being struck by a Traction Company trolley on Drinker Street. Jurors censured Motorman John Hurke for negligence and criticized parents for letting the child be on the street unsupervised.
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Angelina Petrella
Drinker Street
Dunmore
Court House
Wardlot
John Hurke
Angelina Petretian
Traction Company
Mulkty
Shipping arrivals and misread port calls listed
New York listings show steamers Patric Campania Fuerst Giemarck arriving or sailing. The mess lists multiple lines with destinations Liverpool Rotterdam Hamburg and New York and includes misreadages such as Mamburg Edverpool and Rottierdam.
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New York
Patric
Mamburg
Campania
Edverpool
Rotterdam
Rottierdam
Balled
Cufle
Liverpool
Southampton
Sallet
Fuerst Giemarck
Hamburg
Tale of Wight
Newark
Weather Indications Today Pair Cooler and War News
Weather outlook shows cooler conditions today. Among wide coverage are reports on the Philippines and South Africa, plus editorials and local society notes. The issue highlights include the W C A state convention and a teachers’ institute close.
Dunns Review of Trade Highlights Mixed Exports and Prices
Dunns Review of Trade reports a slight wheat decline and corn drop not hindering exports. Atlantic wheat exports for five weeks reach 86,599 bushels, western receipts remain heavy though below last year, wool sales total 2,557,000 pounds with prices rising, cotton demand steady, and pig iron and coke prices varying. Failures in the week total 147 in the United States and 70 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dunn & Cora Weekly Review of Trade
Atlantic
Pacific
Hoston
Itaelf
Chichwes
Ordore
United States
Canada
Admiral Schley Sails Through Virginia Stop
A reception committee including Mayer Smith and Senator Daniel welcomed Admiral Schley in Lynnhurg Virginia as the train paused. The city council attended and the crowd cheered while he spoke briefly and greeted well wishers.
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Lynvhhburg
Mayer Smith
Daniel
Admioal Schley
Danville
Schley
Wm O Powd
Wey
Walng
Allanta
Atlanta
Woolward
W. A. Hemyphill
Lieutenants Elected at Company Dome Meeting
In an armory meeting held in the evening the vacancy from First Lieutenant William Davis’s resignation was filled. Second Lieutenant Lever gn Spates was unanimously chosen as first lieutenant, with Henry Cotton named for second lieutenant. Sergeants Kam HW Ripple and Dr Omd tre 4 Murnhy were the other nominees. Ripple, son of Colonel Egen H. Ripple, takes a key guard role for several years.
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Dome
William Davia
Cotton
Kam HW
Ripple
Omd Tre
Murnhy
Egen H. Ripple
Funston Reconsiders Suit Against Archdiocese Inquirer
General Funston said he may not pursue action against Archbishop Inland and instead plans to press suit against the Monitor newspaper over a costly church vestment sent as a present to his wife. The remarks were made in Emporium Kansas in November.
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Emporium
Kan
Funston
Lita
Pan Francises “Monitor
Adice
Philippines
Pensions Increased for Several Individuals in Kingston Mentro
Pennsylvania pensions updated with Frank Miller of Kingston seeing a raise from 8 to 3 a month and Marshall Vanesroten of Mentrove up from 17 to 41 a month plus Marie McKinney, widow, granted 6 a month.
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Wishington
Frank Miller
Kingston
Luserne County
Marshall W. Vaneseroten
Mentrove
Marie McKinney
Dewey Sword Moves From Navy Office to Admiral Dewey Home
The sword presented to Admiral Dewey by Congress was taken from the secretary of the navy office where it had been on public display and moved to the admiral's residence. The transfer followed a personal request from Admiral Dewey.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Major Bell Descends on Paro Drove Insurgents to Hills
General Otis reports from Manila that Major Bell’s unit advanced from Gagu to Florida Blanca and Porac, driving Filipinos from positions, capturing horses and baggage, and destroying insurgent cavalry. One American officer killed and a private wounded. Washington cables say MacArthur’s front faced entrenched insurgents, with several engaged and dispersed. scouts and volunteers pursued rebels into the mountains.
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Otis
Manila
Hutson
Santiago
Soragasea
Patton
Young
Bells
Gaugue
Florida Bhaneu
Bishop
Bell
Porac
Washington
Sinvens
MacArthur
Nacosucautos
Linton
Alfago
Hatoon
Boutelle
Butson
Bovelty
Namier
Lieutenant H M Noutelle Killed in Philippine Battle
Lieut H M Noutelle died yesterday in the Philippines during combat with insurgents. He served as a second lieutenant in the regiment and had previously been part of Alsace service. His death follows a return to civil life and accompanies his unit on a distant assignment.
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Warhineton
Berond
Henry M. Dontelle
Alsace
Weston
Cpl Byer
Moutelle
Philippines
Medals Awarded to Icwa Troops in Des Moines
Des Moines reports medals for ICWA troops as volunteers in townships receive tribute. Officials prep ceremonies at Capitol Bhatt Monday with five companies expected to attend. The city presents medals at a cost of each to soldiers, honoring their service.
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Feet Moines
Dia
Mnopilan
de Fittyshet
Conpell Bhatt
Dommerivania Ladinnd Company Faces Court Action
A New York district court case involves the Dommerivania company and a British steamer. The testimony centers on safety and profit concerns aboard a vessel during its voyage and the need for cautious procedures to prevent loss or harm.
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New York
Dommerivania Ladinnd Company
Pipers Tin Ik
Ristow District Court
Sympathy for the Boers in Paris Aimed at Peace
The article notes sympathy for the Boers in Paris during November as resolutions urge independence and urge European powers to refrain from intervention, hoping for a swift peace. It records appeals and sentiments in Europe on the Boer conflict.
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Paris
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
The forecast notes fall and cooler conditions with diminishing westerly winds. Sunday is expected fair and clear.
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Wishington
Pennsylvania
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Sailor Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Jeffres
Drom Wieman
Victor
Sharkkey
Hank
Maine
Os Geunl
Terie
Richie
Amouth
Jha
Jeff Inne
Jobbad
Hoth
Ton
Rownd
Jet Woether
Tod
Etralchy
ePraleht Westeorm
O Rourke
Tommy Ryan
Jeffr
Eve
Wimners
Bhiurkor
Whiel
Stinckes
Fee
Ktieer
Bla
Bond
Tim
Sharkey Grogey
Jia
Pom
Ballor
Bie
Whith Ibn ViPevcht
Sharkey Tod
Qin
Jey
Sharkey Weens
Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Hobart i
South Africa
Parquhar's
Ladyremith
Lorengzn Marques
Haora
Orange River
Cane Colony
Kimberley
Fued
Jeffries Wink
General
Ponteylvantt
Financial and Commercial
Philippine Commission
Editorial
Klodison Chooser
Telphone Ordinines Btelen
Teachers’ Institute
Weeat Scranton and
Sulsurhin
Dun's Review OF Trade
Archbishop
Ireland
Monitor
Pennsylvania Pensions
Dewey
Luzon
Major Bell
Parno
Lieut. H. M. Noutelle
Alinen
ICWA
Des Moines
City of
Augusta
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