Burns Plans Training Ahead of Roche Fight in Dublin
In a letter from Tommy Burns, the boxing star announces winding down theatrical work after this week and beginning training with Jem Roche in Dublin on St Patrick's Day. He bets on his chances, cites earnings from past fights, and outlines plans to return to America later, aiming to face Johnson if opportunities arise.
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Jem Roche
Dublin
St Patrick's Day
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Roche
Jack Strew
Hampstead Heath
Palmer
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Burne Palmer
America
Toronto
Canada
Britt Beats Nelson In Exhibition At Pacific Club
In Angeles on March 4 Jim Britt of California faced Nelson in a lightweights exhibition before the Pacific Athletic club crowd. Nelson attacked but Huitt’s defense kept the Dane from serious punishment as the bout ended without a decision under rules.
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United Press
Angeles
Jim the Britt
Pride of
California
Neteon
Aton Minuwet
Pacific Athletic Club
Jimmie
Golden Gate
Nelson
Huitt
Moving Picture Interests Fight Intensifies
Chicago March 3 United Press reports a sharp clash among five wealthy film interests as warfare in the moving picture business is predicted to reach a decisive point.
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Chicago
Yong
Moving Picture
Chicago faces two trust groups in theater fight
Chicago sits at the center of a worldwide battle as two major combinations named trust and Independent prepare injunctions against about 200 moving picture theatres. Edison Machine Company and its many subagents clash with Biograph Company licensees in a court battle looming by week end.
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Trust
Lasced
Moving Picture
Great Edison Machine Company
Orange
N. J
Ite
Biograph Company
New York
California crews refuse April 11 regatta date
The University of California rowing men reject the April 11 date for the intercollegiate regatta chosen by managers Knapp and Snediger. The Golden Bears insist on rowing April 11 or not at all, citing final exams starting April 22. Stanford opposes moving the date to avoid insufficient conditioning time for the Cardinal.
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University of California
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Snediger
Gold
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Witter
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Minnesota Team at Center as Cantillon Takes Lead
The Minnesota team of the American association will be directed by Mike Cantillon who is described as scrappy like his brother Joe of the Washington team. Cantillon has a good outfit under contract and is labeled a contender by critics. A government note urges officers to curb anarchists as part of a broad order.
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Minnesota
American Ausociation
Mike Cantillon
Mike
Joe
Bons
Washington
Cantillon
White Sox to Play on Coast California Field Game Details
On March 4 in Palo Alto Cal manager V M Alvord of the University of California announced a signed contract for a game with the Chicago White Sox during their coast trip. The California field game is set for Monday with Coach Dickenaen guiding a varsity team showing improved play and recent success against Santa Clara where Kilburn was hit multiple times.
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V. M Alvord
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Chicago White Sox
California
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Tate
Santa Clara
Kilburn
Falls With Baby in Arms at Coliseeum Theatre
Miss Mabel Dixon an attendant fell while descending stairs at the Colosseum theatre after the first performance. She carried an infant child of Mr and Mrs Dwight Stratton who remained unhurt as Dixon tripped on a stair stake and toppled.
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Coliseum Theatre
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Dwight Stratton
White House Plans Broad Conservation Meeting
Washington dispatch reports a White House conference set for May 13 to 16 under the president to coordinate governors and citizens on conserving the nation's natural resources and improving waterways. Officials expect practical plans, with authorities briefing briefly on conservation topics and erosion prevention.
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White House
Congress
Hut
Jamestown Exposition site purchase urged by naval affairs panel
Jamestown Exposition Co receivers and counsel urged government to buy 150 acres for a naval and coaling station at 62 500 000. Rep Maynard of Virginia to introduce a purchase bill. Alaska Pacific railway extension bill reported favorably by the territories committee. George H Hilton, Civil War officer and evangelist, dies in Ashanthra Leet.
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Washington
Jamestown Exposition Company
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Exposition
United States
Maynard
Virginia
House Committee On Territories
Penrose
Copper River Country
Angeles
George H. Hilton
New York Volunteers
Ashanthra Leet
Governors press for White House conference on natural resources
Letters flood the White House as governors and diverse organizations push for representation at a historic conference. Entries range from forest conservation and mining to coal waste reduction and water power development along river valleys and navigable streams.
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White Howe
Oval
Mieciesipp
Grant Indicates Willingness to Run for Denver Nomination
Letters from J E K Grant of New York urge Arizona Democrats to place his name before the Denver convention if William J Bryan fails to secure the first ballot nomination. The note is dated March 4 in Tucson.
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Tuscon
Aris
Arizona
Jease KR. Grant
New York
Denver
William J. Bryan
Charges Against Bankers Dismissed in Oregon Court
Portland March 4 three criminal charges against Burkhart John E Aitchison and George H Hill were dismissed by President Judge Cleland in the circuit court after demurrers by their lawyers. New informations to avoid defects will be filed at once.
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Burkhart
John E. Aitchison
George H. Hill
Cieland
Cleland
Railroads Ready to Obey Law in St Paul
St Paul March 4 The four railroads with general offices in St Paul have arranged to comply with the nine hour law effective today. The Great Northern Northern Pacific Chicago Great Western and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha together intend to implement the new workday limits across their operations.
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Fouroads
Paul
Four Roads
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Minneapolis
Omaha
Employment Expansion Raises Monthly Costs
The firm states it has employed nearly 200 additional men and increased operating expenses by about $20,000 per month, signaling a significant scale up in its workforce and overhead.
Chinese minister Wun Ting Fang departs for Washington
San Francisco dispatch reports Wun Ting Fang, newly appointed Chinese minister to Washington, leaving for the capital. He travels with his secretary, attaches of his party, and servants for the journey.
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San Francisco
Wun Ting Fang
Washington
Freshmen Fall in Lincoln High League Championship Clash
The Lincoln High School junior team routed the freshmen 53 to 0 to clinch the league title. The freshmen still eye second place if they win two remaining games against the sophomores and a rival tomorrow.
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Lincoln High School
Sophs
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