Johnsons rise and brother’s fall after famous fight
A sensational account describes Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns ending in a public spectacle with immense earnings and stark inequality. The article notes a New York body and a Galveston father begging for burial funds while Johnson’s brother enjoys wealth and admiration 3,000 miles away. Receipts from the Burne Johnson bout reportedly totalled $125,000.
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Langford Faces Johnson Rivalry Across Global Stages
The report compares Little Sammy Langford and Jack Johnson, noting Langford’s stocky, compact frame beside Johnson’s long rangy build. It highlights their contrast in appearance and style while suggesting Langford may present a serious challenge to Johnson’s dominance and hints at upcoming matches drawing public anticipation.
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Ingilis Plans Athletic Sessions and Junior Swimming Carnival
The Inglis club gears up for a boxing bout with Multnomah opponents on March 16 with Sharkey McVeigh likely in action. Lonnie, the boxing instructor, predicts a changed team as Spang and Wright enter the Waen Marathon. A junior swimming carnival is set for February 11 featuring multiple races and lifesaving demonstrations.
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Marathon Cry Baby Wins Championship After 23 Day Trip
York reports Alexander, a young passenger dubbed the marathon cry baby, endured a 23 day voyage from New York to Brazil. He cried throughout the trip, prompting sailors to joke he could become a company asset if he grows up.
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Roosevelt Urges Bill Easing Regulation for Nevada Rail Workers
Brief wire dispatch reports President Roosevelt urging passage of a bill to regulate workers in Nevada rail lines. The measure aims to bring workers into line with new standards. Parents A Ros are noted among those affected. details about ages and families are given. The article suggests anti Japanese sentiment will not delay passage.
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Roosevelt
Nevada
Legisla
Se. A. Ros
Legte
Cheap Colonist Tickets On Oregon K R Line Sold Spring
Tickets for spring sale offered westbound via Oregon K R Nav Co picturesque line from St Louis and intermediate points to Kansas City St Paul and Missouri River ports with prices 33.00 50.50 and 25.00. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office No 60 First Ave BEB EK Gent Agt.
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Aneas City
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Missouri River
Union
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Sporting Notes From Everywhere
A scrambled roundup of athletic chatter across leagues. Notes mention Van Haltren’s decline, Lenghenk and colleagues slated to race in Winnipeg, Ohio sports quiet, and business and college figures tied to sports, including Burdes and a New York broker turned athlete.
Prizefighting ban eyed as senator pushes new law
California State Senator John F. Hare introduces a bill to ban prizefighting and make attending a fight a misdemeanor. If enacted, a spectator could face a $500 fine upon conviction. The item notes chaotic boxing plans and a Pasadena runner’s 1000 mile challenge during an exposition.
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John FP. Hare
California
Legielature
Hazers Duck Men In Icy Waters At Salem High
Salem Oregon freshmen Carl Nges J May and H Kaiser endured a brutal hazing ritual on a February day. Upperclassmen tied them, forced wood carrying as a prelude, then marched through town before throwing Hinges into icy water. Kateer and May followed.
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Web
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H. Kaiser
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May
Heine Mahnken Repeats Stable Pin Boy Routine
Fragmentary text describes Heine Mahnken and a pin boy, noting repeated phrases and a recurring routine during a game or practice. The readable portion emphasizes a close proximity between Heine and the action, with unclear references to a ball and work ethic.
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Heine” Mahnken
Western Howling Congress tourney draws diverse teams
The article describes entries and participants for the combina cane contest and Western Howling Congress tourney with lists of names and towns including Chicago bowlers and teams from Bellingham Anacortes Comra etc. It notes efforts to attract support from business men and mentions plans for demonstrations in automobiles and feminine woodwork teams.
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Joe Morrie
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Beattie Bowling Club Meeting Set At Room Tot Eas Hank
Fragments indicate a Beattie bowling association meeting planned at a Seattle athletic venue. The notice stresses attendance and notes city bowlers should participate, with references to management and clubs involved.
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Oman
Fighting Dick and the Frantic Fracas Tale
A fragmented report recounts a chaotic boxing scene with a fighter nicknamed Fighting Dick. The piece notes a tense exchange with gloves and a disputed decision. Family concerns arise as a mother’s health worsens and readers await further details.
Note Signed Instead of Stock Certificate in Court
In Superior Court yesterday Willam de Leute Beslow and Giovanni Omegna testified that a note for 800 dollars was signed instead of a stock certificate. The $800 note dated December 27, 1905 carries 7 percent interest. The Banco company has been in receivership since 1895 and a related case cites L F Johnson suing for payment in the matter.
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Willam de Leute Beslow
Giovanni Omegna
Albertson
L. F. Johnson
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Japan Turns to Southern Trade For Rio Route Subsidy Plan
Government parties move to act on a ship subsidy bill aiding South American lines. A commission report finding fertile trade along the continent’s east coast spurs a push to develop commerce with South American nations. Passenger steamers and Puget Sound docks are noted in related context.
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South America
Effie
Emigration Warning Urges Irish Against Leaving Ireland
In Dublin readers are urged by churches to resist letters from friends and relatives enticing Irish men and women to emigrate to America. The advice warns against temptations to leave the old country and directs caution to potential travelers.
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Ireland
Dublin
U. P
America
Old Country
School Children Object to Billboard Near Franklin School
About 660 pupils at the Franklin Street School fronting 18th Avenue and Main protest against billboards near the building. The petition, filed with the council, will be reviewed by the oil committee as children plan to follow up with a mass lobby.
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Oil Committee
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Ftail
Victoria honors Templeman in acclamation at era election
In Victoria on February 9 1900 the honor able William Templeman minister of inland revenue and of mines in the Laurier cabinet was feasted and acclaimed by the crowd. Michael Manson had been named to oppose him but withdrew before the field.
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Michael Manson
Wanamaker
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Boy Drowns In Canal Near Fremont While Fishing
A boy about ten years old, Harold Consulyen, son of the oldest woman in the Meat tle Electric Co. employ, fell into a canal near Lake Union with Maime while fishing for a pet kitten. He disappeared under the water and drowned before rescue efforts could reach him. Delayed discovery and draining delays impeded recovery.
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Tle Eleetric Co
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Fremont
Secretary seeks more funds for Marine Barracks lighting project
Washington on February 9 reports the secretary of the navy asked Congress to increase the last year’s $8,000 appropriation for installing electric lighting and heating in the Marine Barracks at trade to $10,000 as bids could not be obtained within the former amount. The lowest bid was over $9,000.
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Washington
Ere
Schuchard Optical Co. Eye Specialma advert
Irritable temper and general discomfort result from eye strain and are cured by specially ground glasses. Schuchard Optical Co. offers Eye Specialma at 1207 Second Ave, Beattie.
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Seconday
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