O'Brien Wins after 13 Rounds in San Francisco Fight
In San Francisco a wild 13 round bout ends when Bob Fitzsimmons collapses after a brutal exchange with O'Brien. O'Brien dominates with sharp footwork and jabs, gaining the decision as Fitz bleeds and falls to his chair. Crowds packed Mechanics Pavilion as police and officials oversaw the event.
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San Francisco
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
O'Brien
H. O'Brien
Eddie
Fite
Philadel
Graney
Ishman
Sleepy Hollow
Jom
O Brien
O’brien
Sway
Fitz O Brien
Fits O'Brien
Jack
Fits
Mechanics Pavilion
WILL BURN OIL ON WATESON AFTER TA CATION
The steamship Wateson recently bought by Barnes Hibbard Company arrived from San Francisco. After unloading she heads to Tacoma for a San Francisco cargo and dry dock refit to burn oil and enlarge passenger rooms. She sails south tomorrow and bays about one month laid up. Chicago grand jury probes rebates by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy road with system agents and shippers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Tacoma
San Francisco
South
Chicago
Dee
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy ‘Road
Federal Grand Jury
Washington plans Seattle store room for revenue services
A government warehouse is planned in Seattle to supply the revenue cutter and transport services. Merchants and wholesalers pressed officials in Washington due to high freight costs and bids from San Francisco. The move follows complaints from Seattle merchants about shipment needs and local storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
San Francisco
Odell Breaks With Roosevelt and Higgins Over Roosevelts Party Woes
Former Governor Odell accuses Roosevelt and Higgins of wrecking the Republican Party in New York. He predicts Wadsworth will be speaker, denounces Higgins for duplicity, and says he would have cooperated to avert party strife. Odell’s stance unsettles NY Republicans and pressures congressmen to choose sides.
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New York
Odell
Roosevelt
Repu
Wadsworth
Higgins
Wadneworth
High winds topple house of worship and structures
Strong winds in Los Angeles on December 21 reached 45 miles per hour in the West end, destroying a house on Cahuenga Street and a small church on Western Avenue, with other unspecified damage. Central city wind speeds were 6 to 8 miles per hour.
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Cahuenga St
Western
Santa Claus Aboard Steamer Jefferson Heads North
Santa Claus travels aboard the steamship Jefferson carrying gifts for southern Alaska communities. Superintendent Frank Borns announced the dispatch to reach Skagway after early loading, with Captain Nord leading the voyage to deliver presents and reindeer preparations, ensuring no disappointment for the awaiting friends.
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Nord
Jefferson
Old Man
Alaska
Frank Borns
Forth
Skagway
Santa Claus
Beery
VESSELS SHELTER AS STORMS RAGE IN Juan de Fuca
Reports from the straits of Juan de Fuca show a severe gale driving sailing and steam vessels to sheltering harbors. Many ships are anchored in Clallam bay while others linger at sea, expecting the storm to last several days and disrupt Christmas routes and schedules.
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Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Clallam
Clallam Bay
Robert Dollar
Tyrant if Her Charge True in Vashon Incident
PD D Landers of Vashon Island, a controversial figure, faced multiple past affairs. A 14 year old marriage attempt by Landers collapsed, a later assault on Mrs Jawy Burch led to a $500 judgment, and a separate $2,000 claim for personal injuries was settled as the same case proceeded. Landers did not contest, Judge Hatch awarded $500. The case notes a possible transfer of property to his son. Landers is described as one legged and about sixty years old.
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PD. D. Landers
Vashon Island
Landers
Justice Davis
Landera
Jawy Burch
Burch
Vashon
Justice O Tha
Hated
Hatch
William Jennings Bryan declines dinner invitation in Manila
The text reports an American figure declining an invitation to dine with Acting Interior General tds and hints at a desire to write later, mentioning Dewees in relation to the event.
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Manila
Tee
William Jennings Bryen
Dinnet
Runaways Seek Work In Desperate Plight
Two 16 year old boys, Jack Traxell and Bert Heinrich, wandered from Tennenace and Iowa to Auburn then Seattle seeking jobs. They slept in the juvenile court cafe and ate at the county jail while trampling the town for work. The marshal and Judge Frater arranged for them to stay in the jail’s juvenile room as they looked for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Traxell
Bert Heinrich
Tennenace
Iowa
Auburn
Seattle
Sheriff Smith
Judge Frater
Explosion damages Lakeview Avenue frame dwelling
An oil lamp explosion at 1234 Lakeview Avenue in a frame dwelling occupied by M. Bigelow caused a lively blaze at 7 o clock this morning. Structural damage is estimated at 400 dollars with 100 dollars for contents. loss is insured. Have you seen them postmaster Stewart received notes from Henry F. Green of Midland City Michigan seeking Erin Green last heard in Seattle. Annie Perry of Richmond California seeks brother William Raymond who was last heard attending a Seattle law school after returning from Alaska.
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Lakeview Av
M. Bigelow
Stewart
Henry F. Green
Midland City
Mich
Erin Green
Seattle
Annie Perry
Richmond
Cal
William Raymond
Alaska
Accidental Death Report Reaches City from Stanwood
Word from Stanwood says R. M. Dalgity, a former Seattle resident, was accidentally killed in a lumber camp near Stanwood. Funeral arrangements are handled by Charles N. Butterworth, who has gone to Stanwood for the remains expected to arrive tonight.
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Stanwood
R. M. Dalgity
Seattle
Bny the Dispatch
J. A. Dalguy
Seth
Charles N. Butterworth
Divorce Decree Ends Dispute Over Boathouse Property
Judge Hatch granted Edith Budlong a divorce from George Budlong the boathouse owner and divided the disputed property between them after a two year legal battle. Short sessions in both houses adjourned to January 4. The ruling marks the final settlement of the long running case.
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Washington
Glover’s Hefty Bid For Christ Images Grabs Attention
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local offer or bid related to Christ images or icons. The text mentions a seller or entity abbreviated RBMM and a location likely in Ca or California. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
Grand Jury Call Over Alaska Shipping Tariff Conspiracy
Southeastern Alaska merchants allege a combine between Alaska Steamship and Pacific Coast Steamship to extort higher freight tariffs. They urge a Juneau grand jury to investigate, while officials deny a formal pact but acknowledge rate increases for out of the way routes starting January 1.
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Steamship Companion
Seattle
Juneau
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seatie
Companion
the Star
Alaska Steamship Association
Pharo Talke
Bandits raid near Diaz leaves two Americans dead or injured
In Diaz Mexico two Bellingham men were targets of a raid Tuesday night. C. W. McMurray was killed while O. E. Finstead was seriously wounded. The incident occurred near the Mexican town of Diaz.
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Bellingham
Wash
Diaz
Mex
C. W. McMurray
O. E. Finstead
Punishment for All Chinese Rioters Ordered in Shanghai
Shanghai December 21 The empress dowager orders the viceroy of Chi Li to pursue and punish all rioters against foreigners. All civil and military authorities are held responsible as missionaries and other foreigners rush into the city. Foreign warships Baltimore and Villa Lobos have landed forces to protect Americans amid rising anti foreign unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chi Li
United States
Baltimore
Villa Lobos
State Moves Against Bellingham City Councilman
The state began quo warranto proceedings to oust Councilman E. M. Adams for graft and trafficking in city bonds. Officials say the actions may reveal broader election frauds and graft involving other city leaders and prominent men.
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E. M. Adama
Tacoma Rail Rivalry Rumor Sparks Union Pacific Entry Talk
Tacoma rumors say the Union Pacific may enter the city with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line, sharing tracks and terminals. A separate council vote rejected Commissioner Welch's request to probe his office, leaving the matter to the grand jury.
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Tacoma
Union Pacific
Milwaukee
Commissioner of Public Works
Welch
Ship Pennsylvanian Burns Off New Jersey Coast
A large steel steamer named the Pennsylvania owned by Northwestern Steamship Company and led by John Rosene burns five miles offshore near Atlantic City. Departed New York for Seattle, the vessel has no cargo and only passengers, in danger as two life saving crews respond. The ship, 348 feet long and 3,343 tons, was built in 1872 by the Cramp company. A tug saved the crew before life savers arrived. the ship is described as a barge in ballast.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Seattle
Northwestern Steamship Company
John Rosene
International Steamship Company of
Cape Horn
Cramps
Humphries Denies Split Claims in Eskildoon Case
John F. B. Humphries one of the attorneys who received a city check of 11000 to satisfy the Edwin Eskildoon judgment denies the report that the lawyers took 7000 while the boy got 4000. He states Edson and he deducted 600 as their fee and the remainder was deposited for the guardian to cover operation expenses.
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John FB. Humphries
Edwin Eskildoon
BB. P. Edson
Guardian
Wooden
Ieee
Barkentine Lord Woolsey Chartered for Australia Lumber Run
The six masted barkentine Lord Woolsey, recently bought by Alaska Steamship Co, is chartered to carry lumber to Australia. Formerly a full sized ship, she was dismasted off Cape Flattery two years ago and has been converted to a barkentine. Weather forecasts call for fair conditions tonight and Friday with light winds. The trial of William P. Kelly for practicing medicine without a license is scheduled for January 2.
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Barkentine
Lord Woolsey
Alaska Steamship Company
Australia
Cape Flattery
Wiliam P. Kelly
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Edéle
Cince O'Brien
Partment
Hida
C. J. Smith
Ieers
Hanford
Powniile
Mr. Buge
Miranda
Wateson
Barnes & Hibbard
C Company
Caine
Thin City
Port
House OF God
Angeles
Santa Clause
Veesel
Uteeteam
Teddy
Panama
Iimgra
Hawai
Congress
Pune Tove
Paarng
Fownes
Demt's OR
Perrin
Glover
Alaska Steamship Companies—Algert Sherman Law
J. D. Pharo
Eagle River
Alsakan Steamship Company
Frank Burns
Burns
Pacific Coast
Bteamship Company
Celestial Kingdom
Roughs
Shanghai
Bellingham, Waah
U.P
Jersey
Atlantic City
N. J
Says Humph
Colman Building
Yankee
Goodell
Spinning’s Cash Store
Second Ave
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