McGovern Defeats Dixon In Eight Round Thriller
Terry McGovern won the world featherweight title by KO or stoppage in the eighth after a fierce battle with George Dixon at the Broadway Athletic Club. Dixon, bleeding and worn, fought bravely but faded as McGovern pressed with rapid body and head blows and Dixon was finally stopped when O Rourke threw in the sponge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Tork
Terry McGovern
George Dizac
Bae
Dixon
Tom O'Rourke
Broadway
Tia
Orern
Payada
Hetter
Coe
Wong
Aren Agkresnive
Pisine & Lettarina Tavarisuty
Gover
Inakie
Terry Pent
Pison
Melowern
Dison
Ee Ee
Mc Dizon
McGovern
Jem
Tor Dixon
Terry Iimoet Lreke Dixom
Shick
Amepetree
Fegr
Erizon
Big Bert
MacGovern
Thampion
Srigon
Terry
Waula
O'Rourke
Ani
Govern
Dizon
Tiger Teup
Pixos
Atntoet
Teigh
George
Jett
Jay
Genie
Tahoe
Maer
Dixon Ted
Mand
Born Fande
Muellen
Daun
Saiulehteft
Lino
Bet Terry
Dekan Milhend
Hounis—biean
Clowe Quarters
Tixon
Nate
Dinos
Cearge
Terry Pest
Celine Telea
Chinen
Antery
Dibbles Read? Harvard Varsity Football Captain Anomaly
Harvard gymnasium scene features captain Dibbles from the 98 Varsity football squad, with Will Tesch and Benjamin Fearrison mentioned. The piece notes a surprising return to California and a tense moment near a pool, amid a noisy gym setting.
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Dibblee
Harvard
Lange Ready to Play in Chicago Date Amid Reports
Muted reports say Lange is prepared to participate in the Chicago season as curators and staff weigh whether Anson will be allowed to play. The uncertain situation contrasts with prior assurances and hints at potential delays.
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Chicago
Unclear OCR Fragment Reveals Budget Mention At $680 Per Month
The readable portion notes figures and budget details tied to a person named Hart and a monthly amount of about $680. It references institutions and events in Boston and legislative context with mentions of senators and a transfer of funds or compensation.
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Ery Wookreres
Boston
Bura
Maes
Abe
Aimee A. Hart
Jeffries Not Training for Upcoming Match
Fragmented report describes boxing rumors around a James Jeffries style figure and sparring plans. Mentions training gaps, possible March 18 date, and uncertainties about opponents and venue amid injuries and public interest.
Bitter Rivalry of Trainers Sets Boxing Showdown
Delaney to train Jeffries and Ryan to coach Corbett as the two manager rivals prepare for a planned March bout. The dispute stems from past clashes at Loch Arbor and features a $20,000 guaranteed purse from the Alexandria Athletic Club as the latest bid moves forward.
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Delaney
Jeffries
Ryan
Corbett
Jan i
Whan Corbett
Healey
Con
Billy Delaney
Jef Trice
Tommy Ryan
Exista
Loch Arbor
Sharkey
Doris
Alysmidrit Athletic Club
Alexandria
George Malone
Winner Edges Tommy in Bax Round Bout
The winner earned the decision over Tommy Went in a bantamweight bout. The match featured shifts in momentum and close rounds with both fighters exchanging licks. The victor controlled the later rounds, securing the win and title claim in Ames.
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Root
Tommy
McGovern Not Satisfied Reveals Ambitious Hentwolehte
A fragmented New York item from June notes George Dixon delaying plans as officials pursue water project details. The garbled text suggests dissatisfaction with progress and questions over the true aims and funding of the initiative.
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McGovern
New York
Jun
George Dixon
After Barnes scalp in Oklahoma fight in Washington
Governor C B Barnes of Oklahoma travels to Washington to defend his chief executive role amid Republican opposition. Key figures include Jones Overhulzer Douglass and Delegate Flynn backing moves to dismiss Barnes while supporters like Cast ares Orwell Cinston ambassador to Mexico and Senator Stephen S. Biking back him.
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Washington
Jan
C. BM. Barnes
Oklahoma
Ciktahowa
Barnes
G. Jones
Overhulxer
Selwen Dougines
Oklihams City
Dennis Flynn
Jones
Overhotzer
Douglass
Interior Department
Eay
Oklahoma City and Western Railway
Powell Castares
Orwell Cinston
Mexico
Stephen 5
RC. Stevens
Missouri
Fils
Plan to Abolish Rail Agent Commissions Sparks Debate
Chicago January 10 major railroads consider ending commissions for west south east ticket agents. Eastern lines already agreed, Western and Southern groups may join. Abolition could cut monthly incomes from 8,000 across four lines and shrink agent salaries, with opposition urging raises for smaller town workers.
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Chicago
Nes
Actiow
Southwetern
Savantage
Southers
Seaboard
Reading Western
As -Eystem
Acker
T Ain
Feriority
Big Fall in Stock on Beaver Portion of Rock Island Train
A Rock Island train near Topeka Kansas collided with cattle on the tracks after an engine struck a herd near Clyde. The crash shredded twelve cattle, with beef scattered across the engine and cars. Passengers dodged flying meat as crew cleared wreckage and resumed travel.
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Clyde
Kansans
Rock Island
Topeka
Clive
Weil
Menin
McFarland
Bearn
Grievance Meeting Sets Railroad Pay Rule Demands
A meeting of railway workers' agents and organizers formed a joint demand to the railroad for changes in the pay schedule and related terms. The group resolved to file a claim seeking new rules for brakemen promotion and other order matters.
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Orter
Ratlw
Nes
Conductors seek seniority based promotions at railway meeting
At today's meeting with officials the union urged promotions by seniority for conductors and brakemen, favoring longer-serving workers for first chances on passenger trains. Committee members expect modest pay raises and foresee little trouble enforcing the new rule.
Ventilating smokers on Reading Railway cars
A new passenger car ventilation system using three two bladed fans powered by a roof mounted air motor is being tested on Reading railway cars. The device, driven by car speed, circulates fresh air and pushes smoke and foul air out through ventilators. It also cools cars, with easy disconnect from the motor. The concept originated with a high official of the Reading company, himself a smoker.
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Reading
Thedea
Interstate Rate Conference Holds Largest Meeting Yet
Seventy five railroad executives from more than fifty lines met in New York for the monthly interstate commerce conference. Western leaders including E. L. Jeffery of Denver & Rio Grande presided with Ripley and Morton of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Miller of St. Paul in attendance. The group pledged to enforce published interstate tariffs and avoid secret rate cuts, backing current rates until the March gathering in the same city.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elt
Jeffery
Denver & Rio Grande
Ripley
Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe
Miller
St. Paul
United States
Phillips' Fast Run Sets Record For Engine Speed
A Burlington and Northwestern locomotive, Phillips, reportedly made a record run from Chicago to Omaha, achieving 7% miles per hour over 54 miles. The star engine, supported by two firemen, consumed about 30 tons of coal on the trip, with wheels seven feet in diameter and a bold display of power amid widespread newspaper and magazine attention.
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Ines
Inkdeast
C. I
Northwestern
Chicago
Oimeha
Bullog
Phillips
Dunaway Resigns as Colorado & Southern Superintendent
Denver January 10 Mr T F Dunaway says his resignation from the Colorado & Southern road was a personal matter. He will be succeeded by Charles Dyer on February 1 and returns from St Louis. He denies any dispute with directors. He declines to reveal his next destination. His family will stay in Denver and he downplays telegraphers’ boycott claims.
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Denver
T. F. Dunaway
Colorado & Southern Road
Chas. Dyer
St. Louis
Mr.Trumbull
Tahal
Trainmen Sixth Annu s Ball at Grenther s Hall
Junction City June 10 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announces its sixth annual ball at Grenther's Hall on Wednesday evening January 31 1900 Invitations invite you and your lady to attend regardless of prior engagements The ball features a grand march and Home Sweet Home then an extra head from 9 am January 31 to 2 am February 1 with trains after 3 am to the ladies residence and back Committees include M J Taweon and several couples for reception and arrangements
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Junction
Junction City
Brotherhood of Railroad
DB & m
N. T. Nelson
RC. Craig
J.P. Jones
Wichita Road Plan Sparks City Engineering Effort
City engineer reports that a 235 mile road project could be built and equipped for 3 025 000 with 1 000 000 capital to Wichita, depot and roundhouse sold. Ex state senator Bentley to be dispatched to secure right of way as Hutchinson notes railway changes and depot occupancy.
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Saya
McAlester
Wichita
Jan. i
Tas
Ban
Bentley
Hutchinson
W. A.nd, Jr
Hutchinson & Southern Railroad
Boston
Bradford
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Hutchinson & Southern Road
Mr. Bradford
Issouri Paetite
Emporia Run Details in 1803 Fast Friday Train
The report recounts Dad McKenna driving an engine from Nickerson to Argentine in 117 miles, completed in 11% minutes though Nickerson to Emporia ran four hours late. Elmer Pearce, Larry Bogel and silk bonds were noted, the train cleared the line, and by arrival in Argentine four hours were made up with half an hour to spare.
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Emporia
Dad McKenna
Nickerson
Argentine
McKenna
Elmer Pearce
Pearce
Larry Bogel
Depot Site Battle Delays Missouri Pacific Plan
J H Richards attorney for Missouri Pacific in Fort Scott tries to finalize Wichita depot plans at the northwest corner of Wichita and Douglass Guerdes. Mayor Rowte holds the property for a market and council objects to a double track on Wichita Street and Douglass Avenue. The railroad sketches a white stone depot costing 10 000 dollars.
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Wichita
J. H. Richards
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Fort Scott
Missouru Pacific
Douglass Guerdes
Rowt
Wichita Street
Douglass Avenue
Wall- Road Company
Ball by Division 294 to be held at Herington opera house
Unique iyusausas are being prepared by the committee for the Jan 25 ball at the Herington opera house. The items are Japanese paper napkins in a Japanese paper bag. Committee members FE Cottman A J Ashley and A Powell are Rock Island conductors. The event is expected to be well attended. Also notes rail executives and appointments including J H Johnston named assistant general freight agent for Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe. Master Mechanic Ben Johnson oversees exam results for engineers.
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Opera House
Herington
FE. Cottman
A. J. Ashley
A. Powell
Rock Island
Topeka
Galveston
Tex
J. H. Johnston
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway
Johnston
Bante
Local Fire Office and Rail Yard Notes
Fireman Willis Deley and Ed Seahill reported for work as Whitcomb returns to duty. J P B Kelly back after sickness. No 0 on fast mail, No 5 under repair after Sunday damage. Chas Metzger back at work, No 181 on coal run for St Joe passenger service. Welch of Seneca accepted a position in car department. Wm Gross promoted to clerk thanks to piece work. Gen Brewtnall becomes boss wiper replacing Ben Butler. Mrs T D Wallace widow, death noted. Jaser Thos Mumihi returns from Miami county visit. J A Bowman added to Reese extra. B Collins in city, mechanic on Colorado & Santa Fe. Sera division exam passed. thirty days leave taken. Jol Scow and J M Buswell to Hutchinson runs.
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Willis Deley
Ed Seahill
Forcer
Hd Whitcomb
J. P B. Kelly
Sorotin Snyder
No. 0
No. S
Te ‘Chas, Metzger
Worl
St. Joe
Co. T. Welch
Seneca
Wm. Gross
Gen Brewtnall
Boss Wiper
Ben Butler
T. D. Wallace
Colorado
Santa Fe
Sacrificed to Blood Poison Hopeful Cure Promoted
An advertisement extols a blood poison cure claiming severe cases cured where doctors fail. It describes transmission across generations and promotes a product named Awitt's Spenine as a has-been remedy, asserting deep seated cures for desperate patients.
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Frienda
Awitt
Southern railroad roster notes personnel movements
Arthur Anderson R A Bixby Chas Weddie depart from Woodward Amarillo area on Tung. Joe Bush begins a sixty day leave on January 17 to return to Indigoa. Conductor Wuner and brakemen Ireland and Conners reassigned to the Augusta Tonkawea. Panhandle division engineers include Go den, Go den resigns. Fireman A C Adams retires to start a novelty business in Wellington. Gus Hamel returns as night yardmaster after brief switch duty at Gay.
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A.C. Adams
Wellington
Gus Hamel
Topeka Firemen Promoted Amid Town Growth Forecast
Firemen Joe Hite and Geo Gentis were in Topeka this week as promotions were noted amid plans for growth. Hank Marshall operates between Topeka and the nearby city, with a surge in activity as saloonkeepers fear the western division’s advances. La Junta residents anticipate increased shop hours and a building boom as four brick blocks rise under new constellation, signaling doomlike times in Kassus.
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Joe Hite
Geo. Gentis
Topeka
Eagle
Oe Ie
Hank Marshall
Santa Fe
Hurley
la Junta
Constellation
Kas—sus
PROM HERINGTON ROUNDHOUSE CREW SHUFFLES AND NOTES
The roundhouse and yard office are now included in the general telephone cronk. W Wingert leaves for Osawatomie to join Missouri Pacific shape yard work. Geo Barton returns to railroading at Oxawatomi car shops. Dugan and Lewin take posts as roundhouse workers. Reading room and gym with baths promised for homeless boys. Huston leaves the commercial field at Fairbury to pursue new business, with locals facing delays. Conductor Stansbury serves out of Hert. The piece mentions roughs of job shifts and long days amid the holiday aftermath.
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General Telephone
W. Wingert
Osawatomie
Missouri Pacific
Geo. Barton
Oxawatomi
Bagsheer
John Dugan
Spral Daniel Lewin
Joe
Areant
Huston
Roundhouse
Fairbury
Stansbury of
Pratt
Hert
Ron
Lennart
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