New York Eyes Boxing Law Backed by Frawley
Senator Frawley leads push to legalize boxing in New York with safeguards. Dems meet at Brooklyn to back a six round bout bill with licenses, police approval, and referee statements used for wagers, aiming to curb past illegalities.
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Frawley
Thomas Jefferson
Court Square
Brooklyn
Pat McCarren
Theouge
Philadelphia
Repu
Albany
New York City
Smiths Application Laid Upon Table At New York Jockey Club
George X Smith's request for a rehearing of the case in which his entries were refused was laid upon the table by the New York Jockey Club stewards. The May decision to refuse further entries and revoke trainer Shaw's license was noted, with other actions including rein-statement requests, denial for R M Brown's mare If You Dare, and disposition of forfeits under new staff. Licenses were granted to trainers Blute and Brooks and jockeys Patrick Milburn Taylor.
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New York
George X. Smith
Pittsburg Phil
Jockey Club
Smith
Shaw
James Hagan
R. M. Brown
Metropolitan Turf Association
Brighton Beach
Bennings
H. R. Dulaney
Nancy D
Washington Jockey Club
Mr. Dulaney
W. Vosburgh
Ernen Dangerfield
James Blute
James Brooks
Itspatrick
C. Milburn
J. Taylor
Coroner’s verdict backs Williams fighter in fatal bout
Sacramento December 22 Coroner's jury returns verdict in the Tom Pendergast case after a boxing match with Kid Williams at Fate City. Deceased died from rupture of a blood vessel in the brain due to blows in the contest. Kid Williams known as Kid Wolf has been discharged in City Justice Court. Other implicated individuals also discharged.
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Sacramento
Cal
Tom Pendergast
Kid Williams
Kid
Kid Wil- Mams
City Justice Court
Jenkins Wins Three-Fall Catch Title at Madison Square Garden
Tom Jenkins of Cleveland defeats Dan McLeod of Canada in a catch-as-catch-can match at Madison Square Garden securing two of three falls. Jenkins lost the first fall on a half Nelson, then won the second with a quarter Nelson and barrock, and clinched the final fall with a half Nelson. Fall times were 5:52, 23:23, and 10:39.
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Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
Dan McLeod
Canada
Madison Square Garden
Jenkins
Barrock
McLeod
Pune
Trade Industry and Labor News From Glassport and Beyond
Trade and labor items show the Pittsburg Steel Hoop plant resuming after a two month suspension at Glassport. Amalgamated Association lodges vote to cut wage scales from 2 1 2 to 2 percent, ratifying the special convention action. Also reports appointing H B Chapman as receiver for Davis Mill Company, Shelby Ohio, in Cleveland court.
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Pittsburg Steel Hoop Company
Amalgamated Association
H. B. Chapman
Davis Mill Company
Shelby
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
New York Herald
The
Asphalt Company of America
Union National Bank Seeks William H for Second to None
Union National Bank issues a terse solicitation seeking William H for a role described as second to none. The brief message emphasizes a preferred candidate with strong fiscal acumen and notable reliability. No further details are provided.
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The
Union National Bank
William H
Showed the Strain of Holiday Spirit Gain by Kiefertettes
The Kiefertettes presented a holiday spirit program that showcased festive music and dance, drawing cheer from audiences. Performers highlighted local talent and school pride, turning the event into a lively community celebration before the season.
Unionists restrained by court order in Philadelphia
A Common Pleas Court issued a preliminary injunction restraining Union No. 53 of the Wood Wire and Lathers International Union from interfering with Merritt and Co. metal lathers and fireproofers. The suit alleges union representatives opposed nonunion workers, a foreman was fined by the union, and a strike followed after he refused to pay. The secretary allegedly warned the firm it would be branded "unfair" nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Foreign News Highlights From Europe and America
The King Alfred cruiser sails to China station with relief crews for Glory and other ships. Berlin bankers rumored to back a $125 million loan. Signor Marconi to lead Pisa wireless station near San Rossore for South America link. Czarina birth report denied as absurd. Dutch Parliament approves 1.75 million for new quick-firing guns amid social debate. Red Star Line Finland salvage by nine tugs after grounding near Flushing. Finland yet undamaged. United States steamer brings Christmas travelers to Copenhagen. big influx of American holiday exiles noted.
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Portsmouth
China
Glory
Berlin Tageblatt
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Signor Marconi
Rome
South America
Pisa
Victor Emmanuel
San Rossore
United States
Czarina
Baron Franchetti
Red Star Line
Finland
Antwerp
New York
Flushing
Holland
Copenhagen
North Sea
America
Five after explode at St Louis power house
The count of dead from the Geyer avenue power house explosion rose to five with the body of John Dixon found seventy five feet from his work site. Several employees remain missing as A B Dupont, Transit Company vice president, estimated the loss likely under ten thousand dollars.
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ST. Louis
Geyer Avenue
John Dixon
A. B. Dupont
Death Toll in Meteor Wreck Rises to Ten at Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas December 2 Sherardan Kanable marshal of Coopertown Oklahoma died today after yesterday’s Meteor wreck of the St. Louis and San Francisco train bringing fatalities to ten. Brakeman Barkley who disappeared after the crash claimed he did flag the train while authorities dispute the claim.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Bantamweight title clash ends in draw in Kalamazoo
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Kalamazoo Michigan December 22 The bantamweight championship bout between Joe Cherry of Saginaw and Eddie Preston of Battle Creek concluded in a draw after ten rounds in Kalamazoo Michigan tonight.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kalamazoo
Mich
Joe Cherry
Saginaw
Eddie Preston
Battle Creek
North Central States
Woman Kills Man in Philippsburg Shooting
Helena Montana December 2 Charles Hill son aged thirty was shot and killed by Matty Lee in Philippsburg. Lee fired after Hill son refused to settle a small debt, killing him instantly.
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Helena
Mont
Charles Hillson
Matty Lee
Philippsburg
Hillson
Inside History of Panama Independence Conspiracy
Merrill A. Teague outlines the Panama independence plot led by Colombian generals Amaya and Tovar. Ubaldia is arrested, Huertas coerced, and Panama City proclaims a provisional government while the gunboat Twenty First of November signals the new republic. The move triggers limited violence and a return to status quo finances under Panamanian control.
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Ubaldia
Guitierrez
Republic of Panama
Huertas
Barranquilla
Caribbean
Colombia
Bogota
Shaler
Colon
Cartagena
Tovar
Col. J. 8
Department
Amaya
Obaldia
Tover
Aimes
Jose Tovar
Miss Ossa
Republic of
Arango
Arias
Boyd
New Republic
Ruban Varon
Martinez
Panaaae
Shale Reas Ain Esteres
Bank Wrecker Andrews Granted Parole
Detroit banker Frank C. Andrews, former vice president of City Savings Bank, was paroled after a Jackson prison term begun November 13, 193. Convicted of misappropriation tied to an eight thousand dollar check, evidence showed bank funds and credits exceeding 1.5 million though capital stood at 150 thousand. Bank closed February 192. Parole granted by Governor Bliss.
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Mich
Lansing
Bliss
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank of Detroit
Andrews
Jackson
City Savings Bank
Bes Ae
Greeks Held In Poker Raid At Virginia Avenue
Police raided a gambling house on 3 Virginia avenue last night and arrested keeper Peter Brown along with thirteen Greek gamblers who could not speak English yet played poker. Several tables decks of cards about $13 and poker chips were confiscated and sent to the station.
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Virginia Avenue
Peter Brown
Divorce Declared Invalid In Ohio Case
Cleveland Ohio December 22 1901 Judge Neff set aside the Ohio divorce from Anna A Solomon of Hamilton Ontario as illegal and void Walter B Solomon already married a Buffalo New York woman since the October 1901 divorce now seeks another divorce from Anna Solomon to resolve the double marriage situation The case highlights a bigamist situation with two existing wives for Solomon and ongoing legal action for divorce from his first wife.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Walter B. Solomon
Hamilton
Ont
Anna A. Solomon
Neff
Solomon
Buffalo
N. Y
Anna Solomon
Saloon Keeper Kills Wife Then Himself on Crowded Street
In Chicago on December 2 Albert Altenhofen a saloon keeper shot and killed his common law wife Marie Raasch on a crowded street and then killed himself. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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Chicago
Albert Altenhofen
Marie Raasch
Mystery theft blocks $1000 bank package shipment
Bloomington December 22 a mysterious express package theft valued at $1000 disrupts a transfer from the People's Bank of Bloomington to the bank at Elliott. Police say efforts to trace the money continue with no leads yet.
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Bloomington
People’s Bank of
Elliott
Vicious Boar Kills Stockman in Missouri
Hut Rice, a well known stockman, was killed at his home near McFall in Gentry county Missouri. He was showing finely bred stock when a vicious boar charged and gored his thigh, severing an artery. Despite prompt medical attention he bled to death before surgeons could treat him.
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Hut Rice
McFall
Gentry County
Rice
Vatican Money Tale Reemerges in Papal Funds Mystery
Rome reports a Vatican money saga tracing nine million dollars said to be left by Leo XIII. A monsignor reportedly claimed the late pope entrusted funds to him to safeguard the church against Colombian expeditions, with Cardinal Gotti alleged to present the sum to the Pope.
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Minister Buchanan Arrives in Panama as Tensions Rise
William Buchanan United States minister to Panama lands in Colon aboard the Yucatan and travels to Panama with Consul Gudger amid extensive U S Navy guard. Officials expect credentials soon while Panama strengthens frontier defenses with troops and gunboats ready for possible action. Local interest centers on upcoming elections next Sunday.
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William Buchanan
United States
Republic of Panama
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Batmato
Fernando Arango
National Police
Chepo
Isthmus
Rear Admiral Walker Returns From Panama
Rear Admiral John G. Walker, US representative on the Isthmian Canal Commission, arrives in New York from Colon aboard the Seguranca. He reports his Panama visit began November 15, notes orderly canal route inspections, and praises calm conditions and confident business in Panama City.
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John G. Walker
United States
Isthmian Canal Commission
Colon
Panama
Warships Move Toward Isthmus Waters From Pacific Ports
New York arrives at San Francisco to sail for Panama with 20 Independence crewmen drafted for mixing with the cruiser. Preble and Paul Jones receive ammunition at Mare Island and are set to depart with the New York. Topeka weighs anchor for Colon via Key West. Dixie departs for Colon with Marines under Brig. Gen. Elliott and heads to League Island for final repairs before sailing.
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New York
Bremerton
Wash
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Mare Island Navy Yard
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Preble
Paul Jones
Mare Island
New
Colon
Delaware
Dixie
League-island Navy Yard
George F. Elliott
Marine Corps
Beaupre Departs for Cartagena Amid Colombia Tensions
United States Minister Beaupre left Bogota for Cartagena as patriotic meetings intensify daily efforts to support the government. Women volunteer for Panama duty while contingents contribute money and men. Government awaits General Reyes news to judge whether diplomacy or troop moves prevail.
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United States
Beaupre
Cartagena
Panama
Reyes
United States Congress
Citizens subscribe 16000 for Winona Agricultural School
George W. Brown reports Warsaw residents have pledged 16000 for the Winona Agricultural School with a goal of 25000. He notes generous contributions also flowing to the National Technical Institute while seeking further support.
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Winona Agricultural School
George W. Brown
National Technical Institute
Winona School
Absence of Dippers At Fountains Sparks City Debate
A letter to the Board of Public Works signed only as Snyder accuses Indianapolis liquor interests of pressuring the Holtzman administration by removing dippers from two fountains near Lieber's brewery and a barrel house. The missive suggests thirsty citizens may turn to nearby saloons for drinks, prompting questions about motive and public access to water.
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Holtzman
Board of Public Works
Snyder
Meridian
McCarty Streets
Barrel House
Dunlap Street
Madison Avenue
Lieber’s
Hmquor
The Home Snowplow Idea From Power Driven Machines
A short piece describes the invention potential of a home snowplow built on power driven machine principles. It muses on the common task of shoveling snow and imagines an easier method to clear paths and sidewalks before the next snowfall.
Snow plow for sidewalks shown in new garden machine
A Pennsylvanian rents an invention based on power driven plant sums to street railways and steam railroads. The device resembles a lawn mower and uses a sharp center board to cut snow vertically while reading shares throw the snow to both sides as the plow is moved along the path.
Change of Jurisdiction Shifts Mexican Mining Case
Indianapolis investors in the Indiana-Sonora Copper and Mining Company report that the Mexican Supreme Court has allowed changing the domicile of the Mexican company from Sonora to Mexico City. They say further litigation will be heard in the federal district of Mexico, easing local influence and signaling progress toward justice. Key figures named include S. E. Morss, H. P. Wasson, Hugh McGowan, Dr. Henry Jameson, and Thomas Taggart, with Lindsay and associates involved in earlier negotiations and payments.
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Sierra de Cobre Copper and Mining Company
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S. E. Morss
Indiana-Sonora Company
H. P. Wasson
Hugh McGowan
Henry Jameson
William H. Schmidt
Thomas Taggart
E. L. Cothrell
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Terre Haute
John McCarthy
Chicago
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Supreme Court of Mexico
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the & Fe Court of Mexico
American consul apologized to in Alexandretta incident
A naturalized American, detained by Turkish authorities, was released at Alexandretta. The governor of Alexandretta officially apologized to United States Consul Davis for the indignities suffered. Admiral Cotton departed Alexandretta aboard the US cruiser San Francisco for Beirut.
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Tarin
United States
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Alezeandretta
Admiral Cotton
San Francisco
Beirut
Henry Haacke Dead A Midwestern Lawyer Journalist
Henry Haacken a Cincinnati linguist, journalist, and lawyer died suddenly of pneumonia. Born 1832 in Mecklenburg Germany he studied at several German universities and became a noted linguist fluent in multiple languages. He practiced law after moving to Cincinnati in 1856 where he partnered with Alpha Taft and studied under Tafts family members. He helped acquire the Cincinnati Daily and Volksfreund in 1872 and worked with the Western Associated Press for over thirty years.
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William H. Taft
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China to repossess Ching-Wan-Tao mining port
Dec 22 Tipn-tsin China viceroy orders customs to take over Ching-Wan-Tao port from mining company officials. Northern railways director degraded for mismanaging Kaiping mines. Chinese authorities claim government ownership and plan to regain control amid Russian port ambitions.
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China
Motal
Ching-Wan-Tao
Kaiping
Rajtroada
Chinens
Chants
Ue Sdpany
Cetnese
Russia
Ching-Wen-Tao
Christmas program at First Baptist Sunday school
City notes report a Christmas entertainment by First Baptist Sunday school children at the church this evening. Dr Villers will deliver a capticon address titled Bethlehem Pictures as part of the program.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Dr. Villers
Bethlehem Pictures
Coudert Funeral Follows Death in New York City
Frederic R. Coudert who died in Weston last Sunday was eulogized at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City today. Lively attendance included leaders from business institutions banks and colleges he supported. A low mass was held by Rev Sean Lavelle and the rites were conducted by Archbishop Farley.
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Frederic R. Coudert
St. Rick’s
del Coprensnsey
Coudert
Low Mane
Sean Lavelle
Archbishop Farley
Steamship ashore near Nieuwersuin in fog
In Antwerp on December 2 observers report another steamship grounded near the Red Star line steamer Finland which ran aground Saturday near Flushing. Fog prevents identification of the new vessel as yet.
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Finland
Nieuwersiuia
Flushing
Forty-Two Private Soldiers Buried With Honors in Manila Cemetery
Washington reports that forty-two private soldiers who died in the Philippines were laid to rest today in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. The ceremony honored their service and sacrifice amid ongoing postwar commemorations.
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Philippines
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