Jeff Favorite Triumphs in San Francisco Bet
Jeff Favorite secures a win in San Francisco as Dope the Miner loses credibility. The betting scene favors Favorite, with observers noting the champ’s clear advantage and the underdog’s slim hopes fading.
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26 Aug 1904
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Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
1
Munroe Aims at Upset in Jeffries Title Bout
San Francisco boxing fans expect a big crowd as Jack Munroe challenges champion Jeffries in a ten round or twenty round heavyweight clash. Munroe boasts strength speed and stamina and predicts victory if Jeffries cannot win early. pari-mutuel betting shows Munroe at odds and large receipts anticipated.
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Tam
Jeffries
Wee
Cart
Bleu
Tama
Irtes Hae
Thin Saarats
Munro
Spectiato
Weston
Willi Wi
Pugilivix
Teverit Gether
Munroe
Whampion
Corbett
Roosevelt Era Praise From Taft Speech Review
Secretary of War Taft lauds Theodore Roosevelt in a detailed reception and speech review. He defends Roosevelt’s record, rebuts Democratic attacks, and argues constitutional grounds for Roosevelt’s leadership and the administration’s anti war stance.
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Democrate
Aeek
Theodore Roosevelt
O Sassour
United States
Hywetgna
Bint Sind
Teadon
Mr. McKinley
Walt
Hus
Injunction Granted Against Santa Fe Strikers in Needles Bakersfield
Los Angeles August 26 Judge Sugger Weillborn has made permanent a temporary injunction restraining Santa Fe boiler makers at Needles and Bakersfield from interfering with company shop operations. The San Bernardino case was kept under advisement on jurisdiction, while several Needles strikers faced contempt charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Sugger Weillborn
United States Circuit
Santa Fe
Needles
Bakersfield
San Bernardino
Fire burns at Mammoth oil field in Morewells Nos 7 and 8
In Cowley Louisiana on August 26 the Mammoth oil field fire continues burning in Morewells Nos 7 and 8. Companies ordered abandonment and workers assist in plans to smother the blaze with steam. The burning oil is valued at $4,000 per hour, with losses estimated at $200,000 by Saturday morning. The fire cannot spread farther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley
Mammoth Oil
Morewells
Weather Still Cool With Varied Temperatures Across Day
The report notes cooler conditions with a 51 degree low this morning and 73 degree high yesterday. It lists today’s expected temps from 53 at dawn through several gaps, with a south wind and a four mile per hour pace by afternoon.
Port Arthur Battles Surge as Russian Fleet Prepares
A lengthy dispatch from Liao Yang dated Aug 25 reports Japanese eastern forces advancing from Liao Yang toward Litndiansian with heavy fighting. Chefoo notes shelling at Port Arthur last night while Tokio describes Japanese ships clearing mines and two destroyers struck by mines. Russia disputes Italy-France mediation claims and confirms damage to cruiser Askold. Chefoo reports 5000 Russian wounded and continued fighting with Forts 6 and nearby positions under fire.
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St. Petersburg
Liao Yang
Litndiansian
Seno
Port Arthur
Chefoo
Hashidate
Russia
Russ
Italy
France
Askold
China
Japan
Far East
Novoe Vremya
Vladivostok
Sim
Aus
Associated Press
Tokio
Sevastopol
Oriental
Golden _ Hill
Whitemarble Mountain
Liaoti Mountain
Kobe
Nagastka
Yokohama
Bosphorus
Constantinople
Russian Navigation Company
Venona
Meteor
Dynamite Caps Explode Injuring Hawthorne Track Attendees
At Hawthorne race track Chicago on August 26 dynamite caps exploded causing panic and injuries. Frank Williams suffered a left foot laceration Michael Brano a right foot wound and A M McGill a severe scalp wound. Police say the blast aimed to rob betting cash boxes but security blocked the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hawthorne Race Track
Aden
Frank Williams
Michael Brano
A. M. McGill
Grant Named as Elector On California Ticket
In Santa Cruz the state Republican convention adopted the platform praising Roosevelt and national policy, called for school funding and river harbor improvements, and congratulated the Irrigation Act. W. G. Lorigan was named for supreme court justice, U. S. Grant for presidential electors at large, with B. A. Hayes designated for Congress in the Fifth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Crus
Cal
Committee
San Jose
Supreme Court
U. S. Grant
San Diego
W. G. Wood
San Francisco
Eighth District
B. A. Hayes
Congress
Mayor silent on Holliday gas franchise veto
Mayor Bergundthal refuses to reveal his reasons for vetoing the Holliday gas franchise. He says he will disclose them at the September 5 council meeting after consulting with attorneys. He declines to share details beforehand and hints legal flaws may be found. Logrolling at Clay Center follows with Modern Woodmen events and athletic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergundthal
Holliday
Spencer
Three Die In Jamestown Tornado At Parkhurst Grove
A violent tornado swept Chautauqua county during the Stock ton town picnic at Parkhurst grove. Three people died and several others were injured as trees were struck by lightning and toppled amid torrential rain. Mrs Orrin Dalrymple and Ina Scott were among the injured. Orrin Dalrymple aged 60 is listed among the dead. Horses were killed or trampled as people sought shelter under trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua County
Parkhurst’ Grove
Stockton
Austin A
Pierce
Fredo
Ina Scott
Shumia
Orrin Dalrymple
Shurmia
Arthur Bills
Portland
Fire Devastates Hobol Tank Farm Near Antwerp
Antwerp August 25 a blaze at Hobol oil tanks three miles from the city engulfed about 26.5 million gallons of petroleum with sheds wagons and paraphernalia as a high wind spread the flames. Firemen report little to do but let the blaze burn out with losses estimated in the millions. Seven workers reportedly perished in a second Antwerp fire as only two of forty tanks survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Antwerp
Belgium
Hobol
France
Standard Oil
London
Sys
Hoboken
Melba Date Change Hinted For Auditorium Engagement
Effort underway to shift Melba’s January 23 appearance at the Auditorium. Plans for a Midwinter fair this winter threaten the venue as the fair would occupy the hall two weeks before the concert. Secretary Brigham and Commercial Club officials Edward Wilder and Thomas J Anderson arranged the contract and are seeking Melba’s manager’s approval to move the date or push the fair back a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mviba
Brigham
Lke Ip
Melba
Edward Wilder
Thomas J. Anderson
Commercial Club
Mani
Cronberg
Kansas City
Ate
Regal Splendor as Mexican Millionaire Plans Capital Visit
Multimillionaire Pedro Alvarado of Parral, Mexico, to tour the nation’s capital in a train of five private cars. He will travel with a bodyguard of 100 uniformed men and meet President Dias by appointment. Alvarado’s wealth stems from Mexican soil after a rags to riches rise, with a marble palace and guarded residence, and plans include an official gesture toward debt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Pedro Alvaras
Purral
Mexico
Rime
Alvarado
Parral
Almout
Limatou
Chihuahua
Dias
Alvaraila
Fis
Inrae
Trains Resumed After Arizona Washouts Delays End
Santa Fe reports all delayed trains moved out of Albuquerque between Thursday afternoon and last night. Routes were redirected via Deming, the Southern Pacific to Bee and Colton, California, with westbound No 7 trains consolidated at Albuquerque. Repairs to roads and bridges continue as officials say the worst trouble is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Arizona
The
Topelit
Albuquerque
Deming
Bee
Colton
Cal
Kent West
Cnlled
2000 Men at Work Santa Fe Repairs After Flood Damage
Santa Fe district mobilizes 2000 men to repair rails and replace damaged track after heavy rain caused flooding. High water at Kingman and surrounding areas washed out crossings and toppled bridges, halting traffic and dismantling portions of the railroad infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Worl
Oei
Art
Sante Meee
Kingman
Artz
Lakes of Oil on Fire in Crowley Oil Fields
The largest blaze in the history of the Crowley area oil fields raged as Morsewell No 8 erupted, pouring oil at ten barrels per day. Sparks from friction sparked the fire, spreading to nearby wells. Fire crews and workers joined in fighting the flames as rigs were shut down and staff evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Mammoth
Morsewell No
Weather Indications and Purse Makers Strike
Weather indications report much cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with showers in the south portion. East to southeasterly winds return with cooler temperatures. In New York, Aug 26 a purse makers strike is reported involving 5 000 workers and a general bag makers walkout.
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Chicas
New York
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