Wolgast to Meet Murphy in Frisco on Feb 22
Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion will fight Tommy Murphy of New York in Frisco February 22 in a 20 round bout replacing Joe Mandot who was ill. Wolgast agreed to terms after initial confusion and a potential $9000 offer, far below his $12000 purse for his title defense against Willie Ritchie.
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Associated Press
Gan Francisco
Little @ubt
Ad Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
New York
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Wolgast
James W. Coffroth
Willie Ritchie
Inaugural Parade Likely to Be Longest in History
Washington February 8 The inaugural parade for President elect Wilson promises to be one of the longest and most interesting ever along Pennsylvania avenue from the capitol to the White House. Colleges from the eastern and southern states plan large contingents, with West Point cadets scheduled to ride to Ashington. Taft will depart Washington after ceremonies to Augusta, ride down the avenue with Wilsons successor, then proceed to the White House and South Portico.
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Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
War Department
West Point
Ashington
Taft
Augusta
Union Station
Resolution Passes on Papers From Attorney General Order
Representative Garner's measure demanding all papers in the order directing the U S marshal in New York not to serve bench warrants for the arrest of John D Archbold W C Teagle and Henry C Fober Streeter officers recently indicted in Texas passed the house today.
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Washington
Garner
United States
New York
John D. Archbold
W. C. Teagle
Henry C. Fober
Streeter
Texas
Lurich and Lemle Challenge Gotch For World Wrestling Title
The Bohemian Karl Lemle and Russian George Lurich arrive as top contenders for the world wrestling championship against Frank Gotch. Lurich, a Graeco Roman expert famed for strength, recently defeated Dr Roller in Chicago using a bunny hug chancery. Lemle, 22, is hailed as a circus-trained athlete with a goal to wrestle Gotch.
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Karl Lemle
Bohemia
George Lurich
Russia
Frank Gotch
Lurich
Sandow
Zbyszko
Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Roller
America
University of St. Petersburg
Lemle
Fire damages Agriculture Department building in Washington
A fire at 2 AM damaged a new Department of Agriculture building in Washington. A watchman raised the alarm as flames spread in a basement room storing Bureau of Plant Industry records and supplies. Officials expect losses to run into thousands of dollars due to destroyed records from an alcohol barrel explosion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Bureau
Government Acts in Defense of Beaupre
The state department, after a complaint from American Minister Beaupre, urged Cuba to prosecute the libelous editor of the Havana newspaper Cuba. If Cuban law blocks action, the Cuban government may be asked to deport the Spanish editors of the paper.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Cuba
Havana
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure
A Floydada Texas note from J R Wells touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung issues. The testimonial claims dramatic relief and a 15 pound gain after using the medicine and offers money back if it fails with a first dose helping.
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Dr. King
J. R. Wells
Floydada
Texas
Gotch Open to Return if Public Demands It
Frank Gotch world heavyweight wrestling champion arrived in Chicago to referee a bout and hinted he would return to competition if there is public demand. He said he is not eager to train but is willing to wrestle again if the public calls.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Cantwell Fined for Assault on Umpire Kern
Chicago Feb . The appellate court sustained a municipal court ruling fining attorney Robert Cantwell 75 dollars plus costs for assaulting American League umpire Kern after a late fall 1908 game at the local park. Cantwell, a baseball devotee, was arrested for the incident.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Robert Cantwell
Kern
Cantwell
Athletic Girls Play At Daphne
The Athletic Girls basketball team from Mobile will leave at 1 PM on the launch Majestic bound for Daphne to meet the Daphne State Normal girls at 2 PM. They seek revenge after beating Daphne last Saturday as part of a twin bill with a Y. M. C. A. boys versus Normal boys game.
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Mobile
Launch Majestic
Daphne
Daphne State Normal
Eastern Shore
Normal
Tigers Will Arrive In Gulfport Soon
Gulfport Mississippi February 8 A telegram from President Frank J Navin says the Detroit Tigers will arrive in Gulfport on February 23 for six weeks of spring training. The famous American League team aims to boost readiness and showcase players during the southern camp.
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Gulfport
Miss
Frank J. Navin
Detroit
Jim Jeffries Bets On Yearlong Abstinence Promise
Ex heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries bets auto racer Barney Oldfield $1400 he will abstain from alcohol and cigarettes for a year. Jeffries calls the deal easy money while Oldfield accepts the wager.
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Jim Jeffries
Barney Oldfield
Demon
Jeff
Murphy Insures Lives of Players
Chicago February 8 1910 President Charles W Murphy of the Chicago National League club announced he had insured the lives of Manager John J. Murphy and other key figures for the season.
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Murphy
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago National League Club
John J
Team owner insures three players for 150000
Murphy explains insuring Evers catcher James Archer and catcher Roger Bresnahan for 150000 each year as protection, stating he could not replace them for 50000 and saw it as a business move.
Stealing Chickens Sparks Crime Wave in Small Towns
A brief report notes chicken thefts surge in rural communities while urban areas experience broader acts of violence described as a reign of terror, highlighting rising property crime and fear.
Reinstatement Notices In Baseball Circles
The Chicago official bulletin lists James Scott reentering baseball after suspension for poor conditioning. It notes moves including Paul Musser and Thomas Long from Washington to Atlanta and transfers involving Cleveland New Orleans and New York Birmingham among others.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James Scott
Ban Johnson
Scott
Cleveland
New Orleans
John Kibble
Tim Hendryx
Bert Brenner
N. A
Washington
Atlanta
Paul Musser
Thomas
Zbyszko Defeats Cayeau in Two Straight Falls
In Chicago on February 8 Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Raymond Cayeau in straight falls. The first fall lasted 31 minutes with a double bridge, the second 15 minutes 15 seconds featuring a cross body and wrist lock. Both wrestlers were severely punished in a rough bout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Raymond Cazeau
Corkran to Meet Crocker in St Valentine Final
In Columbia South Carolina on February 8 B Warren Corkran of Baltimore advances to the final of the ninth annual St Valentine golf tournament by defeating W A Smith Jr of Kent Michigan six up and four to play. George H Crocker of Brookline reaches the final by beating C L Becker of Woodland two up.
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Columbia
S. C
B. Warren Corkran
Baltimore
George H. Crocker
Brookline
Corkran
W. A. Smith, Jr
Kent
Mich
Crocker
C. L. Becker
Woodland
Woman Overestimates Men's Protection Against Burglars
A quoted line speculates that some women overestimate male protection as a safeguard against burglars. The remark reflects social attitudes and gender perceptions in crime safety discussions.
Harrison in Favor Of Six-Round Bouts
Chicago mayor Harrison supports six round boxing bouts if state law permits them. Several bills are prepared for consideration, with the Frawley bill model from New York guiding the proposal.
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Harrison
Associated Press
Chicago
Friends
New York
Man’s larger feet than wife noted in old rule
A quaint adage claims a husband should possess bigger feet than his wife as part of an old-fashioned measure of harmony and suitability in marriage dynamics.
Surprise Your Friends with New Life Pills
Four weeks of regular use of Dr Kings New Life Pills stimulate the liver improve digestion and remove blood impurities. Pimples and eruptions disappear from face and body and you feel better. Begin at once. Buy at all druggists.
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Dr. King
New Life
Oleo Makers Face Possible Prosecution over Colored Oil
Government may seek a $1,000,000 collection from oleomargarine manufacturers who used sulfur colored cotton seed oil. Commissioner Cabell told a House committee treasury action hinges on investigations by the committee and Chicago federal court. Tax evasion is estimated at $1,200,000. proposals of $102,000 as compromise were offered. Pure food inspectors failed to uncover artificial coloring.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Cabell
Internal Revenue
House
Treasury
Federal Court of Chicago
New Zealand Union Calls to Lessen Birth Rate
At a Christ Church Labor Union meeting in Wellington on February 8, members urged citizens to reduce births to lower the number of youths required for compulsory military training. Union officials said they hope the defense act will be repealed.
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Associated Press
Wellington
N. Z
Christ Church Labor Union
New Zealand
New
Oklahoma Seeks 30 Million Credit For Tax Losses
Representative Morgan urged the house to appropriate over 30 million dollars to compensate Oklahoma for losses from non taxable Indian lands. He noted state tax losses run from four to five million dollars annually.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
Washington
Morgan
House
Chicago Club Women Begin Apple Crusade
Club women who previously sold eggs moved into selling apples in Chicago. About 30 000 barrels were disposed of, with sales continuing. Apples appeared in about half the city’s grocery stores at prices below retail. The women arranged purchases and prices and took orders without investing money. Cold storage stock prompted the drive amid rising prices anticipated by dealers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Club
From Letter Skill to Newspaper Career
A man whose talent for writing strong letters earns admiration is noted to be headed into the newspaper business. The remark hints at a promising path in journalism and publishing.
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