Bruisers Fight Finally Ends In Lone Round
The bout concluded after a single powerful exchange by Fitzsi emons, taking place at the Grande venue and lasting thirty five seconds.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1896
Page
7
Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Maher in First Round Fight
Peter Maher was defeated by "Fitzsimmons the freak" in one minute and thirty five seconds of the first round. Fitzsimmons knocked Maher after forcing contact and landing a right hand to the jaw ending the bout on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande near Langtry. Fitzsimmons claimed the world heavyweight title and expressed readiness to defend against challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
Peter Maher
Mob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jim Wall
New Orleans
Maher
Iier
Corbett
Julian
Rio Grande
Langtry
Rosin
Ubek Perescope
Ile
Hutvsimmons
George Sier
Sier
Fitz
Siler
Peter
Anda
Witzsimsimmons
Ile Vainy
Maber
Quitinland
Milner
Denver Man Posts 1000 Bid To Match Fight Odds
Denver resident Harry Weldon of the Enquirer reports Civeixsatr 0. posts $1000 to back a purse for a fight against either Corbett or Fitzsimmons. Charles Bellinger, a bookmaker, is involved and thinks Fitzsimmons should wait to fight someone in his class. He criticizes Corbett for abandoning Maher after the belt transfer and notes Fitzsimmons’ quick domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Fa Smith
Harry Weldon
The
Enquirer
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Charles Bellinger
Hisdhacker
P*itzsimmons
Pitzsimmon
Cor“Heeb
Maher
Pitzsimmons
Booths Quit as Salvation Army Leaders in America
The article reports Ballington Booth and May Booth resigning from command of the Salvation Army in the United States. They cite pressure from London and aim to relinquish control to incoming commissioners. The move follows internal conflict with English leadership and questions over headquarters property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lallington
Bo Booth
Salvation Army
Gooth
America
United States
Army
England
London
International Headquarters
Herbert Booth
International
Ballington Booth
Burlington Booth
Fourteenth Street
Fortifications Bill Seeks 87 Million Emergency War Build
Washington reports from the coast defenses committee that Senator Squire will present a bill authorizing 87 million dollars for fortifications. The full or partial appropriation would be immediately available by presidential order as an emergency measure to speed completion in case of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milibong
Washington
Squire
Committee On Coast Defenses
Train robbers convicted in Missouri hold up case
I M Fierce and William Cattrell were convicted at Belleville Illinois for holding up and attempting to rob a Mobile and Ohio passenger train near Wort Lawn in March 180. Authorities report the verdict against the two men as part of a series of railway crime prosecutions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST ‘F Ouls
M. Fierece
William Cattrell
Belleville
Mobile & Ohio
Wort Lawn
Kerhus Given 21 Years For Assault With Intent To Kill
Harry Kerhus, convicted in the district court last week for assault with intent to kill Arthur Williams on New Year’s night, was sentenced this afternoon to 21 years in the penitentiary. Motion for a new trial was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kerhus
Ewanty
Haves City
Kin
Harry Kerfus
Pdf
Arthur Williams
Lawes
Earl Grey Named Co Administrator of Rhodesia
London February 24 Earl Grey has been appointed co administrator with Cecil Rhodes of the British South Africa Company territory in succession to Dr Jameson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Grey
Jameson
London
Cecil Rhodes
British South Africa Company
Omaha business men press for Trans Miss Exposition aid
Omaha committee meets with Senator Thurston at Commercial club to map strategy for federal backing of the Trans Mississipp i Exposition. They back a $250000 appropriation with $50000 ready for immediate action and urge broad endorsements from western states to secure swift legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
Omaha
Commercial Club Rooms
Thurston
G. W. Wattles
Union National Bank
Wattles
Nebraska Press Association
Beet Sugar Convention
Nebraska
Iowa
Ile
Senate
House
Congress
Atlanta
United States
Lindsey
Churston
trans-Mississippi
L. HU. Bradley
Pope approves divorce decree in Canada a first for Rome
In Halifax authorities report Pope Leo XIII approves a divorce for John Keefe on grounds of spousal infidelity, a rare Rome sanctioned separation permitting remarriage. The Canadian Supreme Court has also granted a legal dissolution of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Leo
Canada
John Keefe
Rome
Keefé
Supreme Court
Senate passes amendments to military academy bill and treasury penalties
Discussion notes Senate concurrence on amendments to the military academy appropriation bill and a treasury statute to remit or initiate fines. The timber culture final proof bill is also approved. McMillin of Tennessee questions department backing for the timber bill, citing a costly error and differing assurances from Interior and Public Lands committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine
Willie Graves
Senate
Military Academy
Secretary of the Treasury
McMillin
Tennessee
General Land Office
Interior Department
Department
Mr. Lacey
Committee On Public Lands
Mr. McMillin
House Proceedings Record Indian Budget Fight and Bills
The House pressed business with the conference report on the diplomatic and consular bill, Senate amendments to the pension bill sent to conference, and the Indian appropriation bill taken up. The Indian salaries were upheld at $2,500, despite calls to cut them, with 87-59 backing the restore. An Oklahoma delegates motion to strike 15000 for five Indian inspectors failed, as a Missouri Democrat amendment to reduce inspector salaries to 2400 also failed. The session adjourned at 3:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumncrox
House
Senate
Cannon
Dingley
Treasury
Committee On Indian Affairs
Indiana Territory
Flynn
Oklahoma
Smith
Dockery
Missouri
Waller Freed After Madagascar Prison Stay
Secretary Olney received word from Ambassador Eustis that Waller the ex consul at Madagascar has been released from prison. He will likely travel to the United States with transport provided. Destitute, he will join his family in Kansas City Kansas after return from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnineton
Olney
Eustis
Waller
Madagascar
United States
Ife
France
Upera
Will
Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
Third District Missouri Republican Delegate Totals
A call has been issued for the Third district Republican delegate convention to meet March 25 in Mopahblicuns Mo. to choose two delegates for the national convention in St. Louis. The district’s counties and delegate counts are Caldwell 8 Clay 2 Clinton 6 DeKalb 6 Davies 9 Gentry 7 Harrison 10 Mercer 7 Ray 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissouri Mopahblicuns
Excriéionisenmncs
St. Louis
Caldwell
Clay
Clinton
DeKalb
Davies
Gentry
Harrison
Mercer
Ray
Delegates Favor McKinley and Leland in County Selections
McKinley and Leland garner enthusiastic support as Gorg county Doniphan and Ellsworth counties name delegates for the Wichita convention. Delegates from W. G. Ilney and Terrill also back McKinley and Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronka
Kany
Gorg County
W. G. I¢lney
Elterrill
McKinley
L Eland
Doniphan
Leland
Ellsworth County
Populist Senators Support Tariff Bill Move
Washington February 22 Populist senators plan to vote affirmatively when the motion to reconsider the tariff bill is renewed. Their decision aims to shift the Senate tally toward approval by aligning with Republicans and securing a larger affirmative bloc on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wey
Sénate
Mine Disaster at Vulcan Mine in Newcastle Colorado
A catastrophic explosion at the Vulcan mine of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway near Newcastle Colorado leaves many miners dead or missing. Rescue efforts are hindered by toxic gas and collapsed airways with only one escapee reported. Authorities suspect a gas pocket ignition may have caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Vulcan
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Edward Welch
Fas
Onu
Slory
Paul Blount
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
Wors Viding
Vulcan Company
Griffith
Agricultural appropriation bill passes with seed provision
The House approved the agricultural appropriation bill totaling 3 158 192 dollars. The repeal of a stale statute on seed purchases makes seed distribution mandatory for Secretary Morton and increases seed funds to 150 000 dollars. An amendment to cut Morton's salary was ruled out, and Morton backed meat inspection act enhancements were struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinctox, Bel
Morton
Cousins
Iowa
Young King of Corea Seeks Russian Protection
The young king of Corea arrives seeking Russia's protection. His visit is described as a profound secret and the request signals a strategic diplomatic move amid tensions in the region. The report notes the insistence on confidentiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lf Trae Sr
Priensnure
Corea
Russia
Indiana Embezzler Shifts to Self Inflicted Harm
Charles S. Nozworthy, assignee of the American Lounge Co, was removed from his trust by Judge Brown. Cited to report, he ignored the order and a warrant was issued. Allegedly short about 300 dollars and tied to Deputy County Prosecutor accounts. He is a Marion Club member and Knight of Pythias. This afternoon Nozworthy attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianaronis
Charles S. Nozworthy
American Lounge Company
Brown
Circuit Court
Ife
Marion Club
Pythias
Natworthy
Unpardonable Presumption in a Dream
A Chicago Tribune note mocks a household dream about a burglary. A girl from the Grumpersons asks Miss Slightly if her two story house was robbed, noting the dream of thieves entering through the kitchen window. The remark highlights social pretensions and the oddity of dreaming about others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grumpersons
Chicago Tribune
New York financier praises Oklahoma and Indian Territory views
A prominent New York financier writes from Oklahoma and the Indian Territory praising the region as fertile and promising. He notes railroads and cattle, coal and mineral resources, cheap land, and expected eastward emigration. He also mentions hunting and fish in Kechi hills and Glass mountains. The March Century includes Emily Crawford on Alexandre Dumas senior with anecdotes on Du mas and Monte Cristo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New York
East
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Kechi Hills
Annidarko
Glass Mountains
Emily Crawford
Paris
Alexandre Dumas the Elder
Potatoes Boiled Right Save Protein For Homemakers
Prof Snyder of Minnesota State Agricultural College warns housewives that peeling and starting potatoes in cold water wastes 10 percent of albumen, while not peeling and starting in hot water cuts loss to 2 percent. A sixty pound bushel loses half a pound of protein when poorly boiled, equating to nearly two pounds of beefsteak to replace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Minnesota State Agricultural College
Atlantic Monthly Begins Two Series With Race and School Focus
The March issue marks the start of two Atlantic Monthly paper series. The Irish in American Life by H. G. Merwin opens Race Characteristics in American Life. A general series titled The Case of the Public School will examine teacher pay and status as part of national education. More than ten thousand teachers have been asked to contribute information. The first essay, The Witness of the Teacher by G Stanieylal, Clark University president, Worcester, Massachusetts, appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic Monthly
H. G. Merwin
Atlantic
G. Stanieylal
Clark University
Worcesster
Alans
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Philadelphia Record
MR. Morton
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