Luther McCarty defeats Palzer in brutal pro bout
In Los Angeles on January 2 Luther McCarty overwhelmed Al Palzer in the eighteenth round after a fight marked by brutal punishment. Referee Charley Eyton halted the bout as Palzer was unable to continue, with McCarty delivering a relentless left and right flurry throughout.
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Los Angeles
Cal
al Palzer
O'Rourke
Charley Eyton
Luther McCarty
Palzer
Jim Corbett
McCarty
Murphy
Frankie Burns
San Francisco
Jack Perkins
Oak
Tommy Murphy
Coffroth
Th Street
Burns
Tators
Frankie
Urphy
Mury
Emperor Francis Health Rumors Grow Amid Vatican Reports
London reports mounting concern over Emperor Francis health as rumors spread from Rome. The Daily Mail cites a Vatican Vienna nuncio letter noting disquieting news despite official Viennese statements.
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London
Rome
Daily Mail
Corre
Vienna
Vatican
Francis
Ketchel Drovillard Fight Ends In Draw In Grand Rapids
A large crowd in Grand Rapids watches Ketchel Drovillard settle for a six round draw. Chicago lightweight Steve i, known as Vight, fought outward with the Canadian champion, delivering a named clash the crowd called a top effort.
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Ketchel Drovillard
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jay
Steve i
Chicago
Canada
The Sulky Man
Jin Jimpson loses a job for gloom and constant toil. The poem mocks dour workers who sap office morale, noting many similar cases in town and arguing that efficiency clashes with a cheerful address.
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Jin’ Jimpson
Jimpson
Hand Hoe Found Buried In Walnut Tree Trunk
Eldora Iowa residents discover a hand made iron hand hoe embedded in a walnut tree crotch after trimming a dead limb. The tool likely hung there since the 1850s, later exposed as the tree grew. The relic ties to S R Edgington family history.
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Eldora
Bateson
S. R. Edgington
R. Edginton
Edgingtons
Realized Near 200 from Schmoeler Minstrel Shows
The second performance of the Schmoeler Broadgate Stock minstrels at the Graham drew about half the theatre. It outdid the first show with livelier acts and new stunts. Hop Shearer sang two new songs while Carl Hedges impressed with Old Black Joe. The audience laughed at local jokes. Professor Snyder’s pianologue was cut. The two shows should net about two hundred dollars to help clear last baseball season debt. After the show, the cast dined together at Shenefelt’s.
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Graham
Hop” Shearer
Carl Hedges
Joe
Professor Snyder
Ball Club
Shenefeft
Railroad notes highlight rail exec changes and expansion plans
President McCream of the Pennsylvania Railroad retires today as Second Vice President Farrington of the Great Northern resigns. Central Pacific to join Union Pacific. Oregon Washington and others attend. Massachusetts considers coal shortage investigation. Michigan Railroad Commission allows Chicago and Northwestern to issue 10 million in bonds for equipment. Colonist rates to California Arizona Nevada set for 1913 spring season. New Haven weighing contract with Pullman to operate parlor and sleeping car service with all steel equipment replacing present cars.
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Michigan State Railroad Commission
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
California
Arizona
Nevada
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
New Haven
Pullman Company
New England
New Slaven
Mrs. A R Tabor Uses Chamberlains Tablets For Headache
Mrs A R Tabor of Crider Missouri suffered sick headaches for about five years. After taking two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets the headaches were cured. The ailment is linked to a disordered stomach and the tablets are advertised as a remedy. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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A. R. Tabor
Crider
Lemmon
Plan for a low priced car collapses in face of invasion talk
English manufacturers abort plans for a cheap auto as U S car market discussions shift toward a Federal Aid Good Roads convention to be held in Washington March 6 and 7. Importers Salon stays exclusive to foreign cars at the Astor Hotel exhibition while a high priced American car display is planned for 1914. Race fans express delight.
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Federal Aid
Hotel Astor
Train Schedules and Arrivals at Westbound Washington Branch
A detailed list shows arrivals and departures for multiple rail lines including Westbound No 2 No 12 No 22 and No 4 and local freight services. Times span early morning to late night with daily schedules and notes on Sunday exceptions. Agent contact is L Broadgate for the Chicago Milwaukee lines and RUSSEL for the West St Paul division.
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Bam
Washington
Russel, Agent, Co, M. & ST. P
O & Bl
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee Moise
Easthound
Lo West Lim
L. Broadgate
C. B
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Europe
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Talent Minstrels
Ior
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Auto’ Club de France
Texas
Meridian Road Organization
Winnipeg
Gulf of Mexico
Brown & Harlwick
Pha
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Public
Over Washington Co. Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison
North Side Square
Uj. Kellogg
South Slide Square
W.M Ekeeeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crall’s
P. J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko Store
Harry H. Ross
Pione
Casew Bros
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Sherman Brother
Prug
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
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McCream
Pennsylvania Railroad
Farrington
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul, Minn
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
New York
Union and Southern Pacific
Short Line
Oregon- Washington
Foss
Massachusetts
United Improvement Association of Boston
Rayo Lamp
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Corporation
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Washington, Iowa
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlasta
Thers
Alpine Aerie No. 1948
BE. G. Fox
W. P.R. C. Dubots
Seey
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
C. A. Dewey W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
RB. A. M
H. C. Hull
P. J. W. Morton
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Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Wyatt B. Marbourg
B C
J. BE. Kunata W. M
Myrtle Bragg
Bright
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