Nelsons Description of One of His Fights
Battling Nelson recalls his early Hot Springs bout with George Brownfield and a later draw with Adam Ryan in Little Rock. He details a penniless scramble to Milwaukee for another chance at Cyclone Johnny Thompson, riding a freight train and surviving near disaster on the way.
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Battling Nelson
Hot Springs
George Brownfield
Christy Williams
oMedala
Vapor City Athletic Club
Thia
Sammy Maxwell
Westorn
Samuel Maxwell
Maxwell
Sammy
Fang
Adam Ryan
Little Rock
Ark
St Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Gorge Kelly
Ryan
Land of Nod
Adam
Nelson Sayls
Messenger Boy
Milwaukee
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Bin
Central Avenue
Little Rock and Hot Springs Western
St. Louis
Nelson
Sullivan to resurrect old fighters in Seattle stunt
Seattle scene reports John L Sullivan plans a revival of historic pugilists at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Pay Streak. A turf ring will host aged champions and later fighters like Kid Lavigne, recreating a bygone era with minimal frills and a rugged setup.
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Seattle
John le Sullivan
Heston Boy
Paddy Ryan
Mississippi
Iriahman
Jake Kilramh
Sullivan
John
Kid Lavigne
Charley Mithhel
Boston Indigo and Sullivan Near Reunion on Long Moot Question
Vague notes claim the Boston Indigo and Sullivan might reunite late in their careers. The text hints they came close to a breakup a couple of years ago, leaving open whether they will finally settle the longstanding matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Ind
Sullivan
Bell Weber Wins Emoryville Feature Amid Heavy Track
In heavy conditions at Emeryville, Bell Weber led most of the seven furlongs and beat Warden and Ketchemike in the main race. Earlier results featured Jakotirin's disappointment, Sumotta taking the two year old race, and a slate of sprint outcomes with Turrel and Pan De Oro among the winners.
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Oakland
Jacottin
Emeryville
Bell Weber
Warden
Ketehemike
Sumotta
Purae
Rosimo
Taplin
Fanatic
Lee
Tennessee Boy
McIntyre
Salotta
McCarilis
Turrel
Seovile
Jack Dennerson
Mentis
Pan de Oro
Scoville
Mitre
Carroll
Matel Hollander
Sullivan
Gilbert
Reverich
Ketchemike
Nile
Ra Jeleh
Kalne
Legatee
Post
Butler
Tom Shaw
C. Miller
Jo Fh
Charley Paine Wins Santa Anita Mile This Friday
Six selling races at Santa Anita Park with Charley Paine at 14 to 1 clinching the mile and a sixteenth victory in the fifth race by a head. Firet race winner Work and Play 6 to 1. Tyrns the two year olds winner at 2 to 1. Tida May takes the mile in 1 38 3-5. Progress 9 to 2 wins the four and a quarter furlongs. Bliss Carmen 11 to 5 captures the five furlongs.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park
Charley Paine
Stretth
Mattle Bumpo
A. Wilson
Faxer
Durgan
Tyrns
J. Howard
Oswald
E Dican
Secon
Green Dragon
Powers
Dugan
Clark
Lord Stanhope
Toupee
Butwell
Sink Spring
R. Brooks
Charley
Paine
Adoration
Goldstein
Montclair
Martin
Reece
Empire Expedition
Howard
la Reine Hindus
Shriner
Early Impetus for West Nine Open Season in Ogden
N L ONeill of the Western Baseball League visited Ogden Utah to scout the local nine and gauge interest in hosting a Chicago White Sox caliber team. He plans to bring a strong nine to Ogden around March 30 to play the state champion and arrange dates with other Utah clubs, pending Hess Gimlin approval.
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N. L. O'Neill
Western Baseball League
Chicago
O'Neil
Ogden
Utah
Dad” Gimlin
Ocdan
Oinlen
O'Neill
California
White “Sox
Ogden Agereeation
Hess
Gimlin
Mr. O'Neill
Reynolds
Weber Club
O¢den
Supreme Court rules for Crawford in post office fraud case
The U S Supreme Court in Washington on February 1 1903 or 1904 or 1906? declares in an opinion by Justice Peckham that Crawford William Gordon Crawford an agent for the Postal Device and Lock company is favored. He and others were sentenced in the District of Columbia for defrauding the government tied to post office irregularities. The decision overturns or affirms prior sentences.
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Washington
Justice Peckham
Supreme Court of the United States
Crawford
William Gordon Crawford
Postal Device and Lock Company
District of Columbia
Post Office Department
Acres of Diamonds lecture draws vast Weber academy audience
Russell H Conwell spoke at Weber academy last evening presenting Acres of Diamonds to an enormous, highly receptive audience. He claimed poverty is not a virtue and urged every person to pursue wealth through diligent effort at home, noting many diamonds lie in one’s back yard.
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Russell H Conwell
Weber Academy
Teccher
McKendrick
United States
Conwell
Hitler Honoralle
Nino
McCracken A Weber Leader In Utah House
Ogden lawyer James G B McCracken is highlighted as a leading Weber County representative. Born August 21 1867 in Virginia he studied law in Michigan and the United States Supreme Court bar. Since moving to Ogden ten years ago he has introduced bills on felonies for brothel keeping garnishment laws partnership certificates a new central University of Utah building service of summons and transitory actions venue.
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Inter-Mountain
Weber County
James GB. McCracken
Og¢don
House of Representatives
McCracken
Viet
Virginia
Michigan
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of the United States
Ogden
Utah
Columbus Driving Park Sets Big Fall Racing Program
Directors announce the September program will center on the national racing handicap six stakes and two futurities. Total purse about 84 000 with the handicap at 26 500. Poster-Columbus stake for 2 16 trotters is the sole 10 000 event on the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Driving Park Company
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Ogden Woman
Ogden residents report relief from backache and kidney discomfort after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Ge. Wahlen of 2560 Grant St credits the remedy with ending years of kidney trouble and praises local druggists for supplying it. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, NY, is listed as the sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Ogden
Bright
Dean
Ogden Womn
Ge. Wahlen
Grant St
Utah
Badcon
oJd
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Committee Meeting on Park Funds and Open Discussion
A city council committee of the whole met with Lie Ghaffmin and Park Superintendent Stillman to discuss park improvements and a proposed 15000 appropriation. Mayor Brower Councilmen Peery Austin Browning and President Lewis attended as plans for future maintenance were debated and a favorable report is expected next Monday night.
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Lie Ghaffmin
Ogden Park Commission
Lewis
Lewls
Babes In Toyland Delights Grand Theater Crowd
A fair sized crowd greeted the return of Babes In Toyland at the Grand last night. Eddie Redway and Gene Ormand gave strong performances with notable numbers, while Helen McLeod and Beth Tate drew praise for their turns. The cast included Gus Pixley and Leon Mayo in comic roles and Marmaduke Pixley delivered a lively duet encore with Marmaduke.
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MacDonough
Victor Herbert
Eddie Redway
Alan
Gene Ormand
Jane
Redway
Floretta
Mise Ormand
Helen McLeod
Tom Tom
Marmaduke
Beatrica Fairfade
Gus Pixley
Leon Mayo
Grumb
Mayo
Aver Nod
Pixley
Marmaduke Pixley
Mr. Pixley
Murray Promotes The Red MI at Knickerbocker Theater
George H. Murray presents Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert musical comedy The Red Mill at the Knickerbocker theater in New York on a Thursday in February. Murray touts it as one of America’s most important attractions, following shows like Floradora and The Silver
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George H. Murray
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
Red MI
Knickerbocker Theater
New York
Aeason
Murray
America
Marc. Lerohardt
Stage Names Spotted in Old Theatre Listings
A fragment lists theatrical titles such as Slipper The Babes in the Woods and The Belle of Mayfair, indicating a catalog of stage works and character names referenced in archival notices from a historic newspaper page.
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Mayfair
Probate Calendar Notes Court Actions and Continuances
Probate court heard petitions including Estate of Thomas Etherington for approval and settlement of accounts and distribution of household goods. Case continued and referred to Jank J. Henderson for auditing. Guardianship of P Duke King and others for approval and settlement of guardian's account. Estate of Eliza Rawson, deceased noted.
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Thomas Etherington
Jank J. Hender
P. Duke King
Eliza Rawson
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds cure povertyness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles. These powders never fail all drug stores stock them 25 cents. A free trial package offered by Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York to any mother who writes for it.
Petition for letters of administration Granted bond 100
Probate notes show James Burt deceased with hearings on reports by Harry Hales. Estates of Ann Horrocks Martin Griffith Williams involve petitions for final accounts and distributions, with continuances and directs to Sarah W Christensen and Antone P Christensen.
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James Burt
Harry Hales
Ann Horrocks Martin
Griffith Williams
Griffith Wiliams
Sarah W. Christensen
Antone P. An
Sarah W. Christenson
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26Th St
Broom Restaurant
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Russell H. Conwell
Woods
Geo
F Cave's
Depot Drug
M'Cracken
the Mercantile Installment Co
Harry Reinshrieber
MOR
Electric Supply & Fixture Co
Washington Avenue
Fred, J. Kiesel CO
Pabst Brewing Co
Wise
United
Utah National Bank of
J. E. Dooly
Horace E. Péery
Ralph E. Hoag
A. V. McIntosh
Ass’t. Cashier
Ogden State Bank
H. C. Bigelow
A. P. Bigelow
Cashier
J. M. Browning
R. A. Moyes
Asst
U. S
First National Bank OF
Ogden, Utah
David Eccle
G. H. Tribe
Jos
Bar
Browning
John Pingree
Cashierton
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