Champion Fitzsimmons TKO of Maher in first round
Peter Maher faced Bob Fitzsimmons in a heavyweight title bout at Langry Texas. Fitzsimmons used a smart pacing approach and landed a decisive right to the jaw after Maher failed to defend, ending the fight in one minute and thirty five seconds. The crowd pressed toward the ring as ring materials arrived from Mexico and officials handled the cash purse amid a tense scene.
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Laverur
Tex
Peter Maher
Bob Fits Simmons
Fitzsimmons
Jim Mall
New Orleans
Maber
Mitasimmons
Siler
Maher
Firesinmons
Corbett
Etter
Julian Tie
Centraltine
Kiatreunde
Langry
Itzsimmons
Bin
Geor Biler
Julian
Tom Obourke
Urey
Tom O'Rourke
Mater
Fitesimmons
Aprang Fitz Simmons
Pitexlinmons
Allel
Pity
Mtz
Miz
Referes Siler
Fite
Peter
Jose Hib
Fitzsimmons and Maher Fight Ends With Knockout Victory
In a heated bout, Fitzsimmons and Maher exchanged blows with Maher landing hard rights and lefts. Maher fell, struggled to rise, and was counted out as Fitzsimmons paused to shake hands with rivals. Maher showed only a minor facial cut while Fitzsimmons appeared unfazed.
Fitzsimmons Beats Maher in Texas Ring Showdown
In Langtry Texas a crowd watched Fitzsimmons claim victory over Maher after a knockout. Maher collapsed and took moments to recover while Fitzsimmons celebrated then offered a handshake. The fight drew General Mabry and 26 Texas Rangers, with villagers cheering from the cliffside.
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Maber
Fitzsimmons
Julian
Mel Coy
Everhardt
Hin
Bis
Fitz
Pitzimmons
Mathers
Maher
Veter
Peter
Firésimmons
New Orleans
Mabry
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Show Mall
Texas
Langtry
Jersey
Lily
Lily Reedonuts
4 Bostes Child Murderer Haseet Bostox
Angus D. Giibest was hanged at the Charles Street jail for the murder of Alice Sterling, a child, on April 10 1892. The execution took place on February 22 in Boston.
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Bostes
Haseet Bostox
Angus D. Giibest
Charles Street
Alice Sterling
Salvation Row as Ballington Booth Dismissed as Commander
Ballington Booth and his wife Maud Booth have disappeared from Montclair New Jersey homes. A court of inquiry ordered Booth to England amid charges of insubordination and disrespect. Herbert Booth announced his dismissal and assumed control while pursuing the missing pair.
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New York
Teutonic
Bea Booth
England
Herbert Booth
Colonel Nicols
Hoath
Ballington Booth
Herbert
Herbert Hoath
Nicols
Gutice
America
X Rays Show Tuberculosis Hidden by Disease Exposure
In Curacao a medical team led by Dr James Barry and electrician Charles Scribner used cathode rays to reveal tuberculosis in a wrist. The experiment demonstrated Roentgen's discovery exposing internal disease, producing a clear negative within thirty minutes showing carpal bones matted by the growth.
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Tients Weiss
Curcaco
James Barry
Charles B. Scribner
Roantgen
Barry
Sixty Horses Burned In Major St Joseph Livery Fire
Fire destroyed the large livery stable of Ducate and Grantham on a street block last night in St Joseph Missouri. Sixty horses were burned with estimated loss about $75,000, insurance $5,000. Fire caused by a bursting gas pipe and swept the Hale Street barn.
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St Joseph
St. Josepu
Ducate & Grantham At & Jute Bowl
Disaster at Sea and Local Tragedies Reported
Odessa dispatch says Black Sea storms caused seven steamers and eighteen sailing vessels to founder with many lives lost. In Kansas, Chanseoy Depew declines to speak to law students citing philosophical disagreements with the faculty. Missouri reports farmer H New ton Knox found dead near Grand River bridge after a likely horse accident.
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Black Sea
Loxnox
the Times
Odessa
Sir John Mullas Chosen President of Royal Academy
Sir John Mullas was elected president of the Royal Academy, succeeding the late Lord Leighton. The ceremony occurred yesterday, with Mullas taking the helm as baronet and leader of the prestigious institution.
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Sir John Mullas
Loxvex
John
Miliia
Baronet
Royal Academy
Lord Leighton
Ingalls Sore Throat Forces NYC Talk Postponement
In New York City Ingalls cannot speak due to a sore throat and travels to Montpelier. A Harlem Presbyterian Church audience expected Jubia Celle to discuss paternalism and government but left disappointed as Jogalla fell ill and did not speak. Train delays from Boston near Hartford compounded travel issues.
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New York City
Montpelier
New Yoas
Harlem
Hartford
Lug
Leg Harbor
Weekly Trade Review Notes Treasury Restore Amid Uneven Demand
The Dun and Co weekly trade review reports a restoration of the treasury reserve with monetary disturbance. Money markets ease after large fund withdrawals but commercial activity remains weak. Prices of commodities reach long record lows as wheat receipts rise to 2,415,555 bushels, while manufacturing prices decline across most sectors and failures rise to 230 in the U S and 66 in Canada. Bank clearings data from Bradstreet's compares current week Delays and changes to last year.
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New York
Feb
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury Reserve
United States
Canada
Corbett Aims to Fight Pitesimmons Anywhere on Earth
Corbett told a large Haymarket audience he would fight J. J. Connell and Pitesimmons anywhere, expressing readiness to travel to England, South Africa, or Australia. He placed 1000 dollars with manager Davis and urged arrangements through the Associated Press office.
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Pompadour
Carcase
Corbett
Haymarket
L. Beach
Associated Press
Langtry
Texas
Fitesimmons
Chicago
Western Union
Pitesimmons
James J. Connerr
Davis
Cor Bett
England
South Africa
Australia
Battle Over Indian Inspector Salaries In House
In Washington Delaware 22 the House in committee of the whole refused to cut Indian inspectors' salaries from 3000 to 2900, aligning with Republican leaders on retrenchment. A motion for economy and retrenchment failed, leaving current year pay unchanged.
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Ion
Wasileton
Del
House
Apples for Queen Vic and Virginia apples reach Victoria
Feb 22 report from Charlottesville notes Captain J Ellibrew visited Albemarle county to discuss the Albemarle pippin used by the queen of England. An English traveler who saw Virginia apples sent a barrel to Victoria. A Navy budget item mentions 45 million dollars set for naval work in this year’s appropriation.
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J. Elllebrew
Albemarle County
Enginogs
Loypos
Naral
Cripple Creek Letter Urges Stay at Home Advice
A Kansas man warns friends to stay home rather than seek Cripple Creek labor in spring. He notes high wages but warns of looming surplus as spring boom nears, with miners carpenters and cooks in demand, rents high, and lumber scarce. He urges discretion and ties to home ties over risky relocation.
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Tam
Cripple Creek Postmaster Rejects Free Delivery Plan
First Assistant Postmaster Jones slows Postal service at Cripple Creek and opts to hire three extra clerks but rejects establishing free delivery. He doubts the population's permanence and believes the boom will fade with people drifting away after the bowling craze ends.
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Cripple Creek
Weral Jones
Poatmas
Bas Tally
Salvation Army Members Arrested After Hose Incident
Yesterday afternoon near the jail a Salvation Army party led by Mrs Nuttal prayed aloud and refused to move when ordered. Police arrested Mr Nuttal while Mrs Nuttal was released on bail. Firemen and others used the hose cart to douse the crowd during the disturbance.
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Salvation Army
Nuttal
Daly
Tionista
Mr. Nuttal
Mrs. Nuttal
Cha Cobee
Wives Battle Theater Patronage in La Harpe Rivalries
Feb 22 La Harpe La N. A report details a fierce struggle for theater patronage as rival opera houses clash. Manager Coulson converts his hall into an opera venue, inviting Iowa audiences and hosting minstrel shows, while wives of managers join the campaign with large gatherings. The dispute centers around patronage and public support amid competing venues.
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la Harpe
Burineros
Jaws
Coulson
Iowa
Locke's Opera House
Mia Coulace
Boston
Locka’s
The Kew Marriage and New Womanism Satire
In a caustic Commercial Appeal note from Chicago, the writer mocks new womanism amid a mock wedding scene. The piece parodies social reformers and a famous dame, lampooning vows and the bridal mood with dramatic irony and satire. It references Susan B. Anthony and a voyage to the postdiluvian world in a florid, derisive tone.
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Susan B. Anthony
Dan Noah
Waterbury
Chesterfield
Rhodus
Plis
Mexicans Dig for Treasure in New Mexico Town
In Chilili, New Mexico, locals chase a rumored buried treasure worth 8 000 000 as they dig around ruins of Spanish and Indian settlements. A gypsy guide vanished after directing a search that uncovered walls and structures from a former city, drawing crowds with obsession.
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Chilili
Albuqurque
N. M
Ohlaf
Rome
Pon
New Paris Toy Delights New York Shoppers
The latest novelty from Paris features two glass panes forming a water filled front and corrugated back, creating a walking puppet illusion with a clown horse and dogs moving as pictures from newspapers are used. An amateur crafts the toy at home for endless entertainment. Also notes live bookworms found in Dante collection at Cornell and a right hearted man named Reville surviving an attempted murder due to unusual heart placement.
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Paris
New York
New York Journal
Cornell
Austin
Cornell University
Willard Finke
Comstock
Entomological
Longfellow’s Grandnives Kicks At Woodside Event
An entertainment at Woodside under the Homan Catholic church raised funds for building a land. Miss Misa Carrie Longfellow, a grandniece of the Longfellow name, demonstrated her fame by kicking a tambourine held overhead, shocking some attendees. Livingstone of Georgia plans to visit Venezuela in March, leaving Washington for three weeks to sail March 10. Government figures report 4,000,000,000 cigarettes produced last year, up 436,000,000 from 1904. cigars fell by 25,000,000 to 4,781,000,000.
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Longfellow
Woodside
Homan Catholic Church
the Vilage
Misa Carrie Longfellow
New York World
Livingstone
Venesusia
Georgia
Caracas
Venesuula
National Congress
Washington
la Guayte
Chicago Thow-Herald
Cancer of the Breast cures by S S S
Mr A H Crausby of Memphis recalls his wife’s ordeal with breast cancer. After doctors failed, he tried S S S and reports complete healing after several bottles. He claims no recurrence ten years later and endorses the remedy as a Godsend. The ad promises cures for cancer and other blood diseases and offers free books from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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A. H. Crausby
Memphis
Kerr Street
Ahse
New York
Ieeple
S.S
S. S.S
Veneta
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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Masher
Aame
Firesimmons
Tia
God
Quinn
Rita
Tan
Bill Nye
Asunville
N.C
Harry Ketfas
St. Loum
F. M. Fierces
William Cattrell
Rolleville, DL
Mobile & Oblo Ager
Fort Lane
Queezer
Als
Dick Childress
Dick Erwin Hare
Childress
Erwin
Salvation Row
Ballington
Actio
Bradstreet's
Abs
Regnnas City
Wes
Wichita
Queen Vic
Kansas
Jones Mas NO Faite
Leo Urants
Bapivax, N
Leo XIII
John Keefe
Hood
Mary Con. Rigay
Pueblo
Colorado
Milburn
Anderson
Ind
John Fovilla
Reville
Louis Globe-Dem- Gorat
M.C
Peer St
New Yorks
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