George Ade Delights Washington Fraternity Dinner Crowd
George Ade flew from Palm Beach to Washington to entertain Sigma Chi alumni at the Shore chapter banquet. He joked about his satire of Kem Alt and a failed plot to pull him from a Potomac river stunt, praised the audience as discerning critics, and reflected on after-dinner speaking amid college humor and festivity.
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Wolgast Defeats Battling Nelson in Fury of Ring
In a brutal 39 round battle at Milwaukee Wolgast overhauled Nelson with relentless rights and lefts. The Dane pressed early and often, but Wolgast’s sharp counters and brutal body work wore Nelson down, drawing blood and robs of strength until a dramatic finish near the end. The crowd roared as Wolgast secured a hard fought triumph.
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Millionaire defeats rival in calendar case hews to trial
A complaint outlines a brutal incident where a nine year old girl, identified as Misa, accuses Randolph Cook of assault after a February 2 meeting. The document alleges Cook, described as the director of a steam food firm, forced her to the back, bit, and caused serious injuries, while the alleged intoxicated agent With left her health permanently affected.
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Jackson Gouraud Dead Bohemian and Song Writer
Jackson Gouraud died at his home after an acute illness following blood poisoning. He was known as a lively songwriter and social figure, with his wife Aimée Crocker Gouraud, daughter of the late Al B Crocker of San Francisco, a former Miss Crocker. The couple were prominent hosts for celebrities at their entertaining gatherings, and Aimée previously married Henry Gillig, widow of a former commodore of the Lahmont Yacht Club.
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Poison Plot Report Involving Menelik’s Court
A semiofficial Berlin notice claims the Abyssinian court tried to poison Emperor Menelik. It says German physician Dr Steinkuehler was ordered to leave Adis Abeba and was escorted to the frontier by German guards through special permission from the German ministry.
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Nelson Beats Cole In Six Rounds In New England Prize Fight
Spectators crowd The Post building in Manchester as Nelson of New York defeats Arthur Cole of Biddeford in the sixth round of a 15 round bout. Early bets favored Nelson, odds drifted to even as the fight progressed, with updates relayed by megaphone from the telegraph wire.
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Gans Challenges Wolgast in 20 Round Title Clash
Joe Gans offered to back a $5000 side bet and travel to New York to sign a 20 round fight with Al Wolgast, aiming to prove he can reclaim his former form. He stated willingness to fight under any conditions and location and vowed to meet the champion’s terms. Also noted was a twelve round draw between Matty Baldwin and Haw Bronnen at the Armory Athletic Association in Boston.
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Holiday Strike Wins Observance at Michigan Agricultural College
In Lansing on February 22 at Michigan Agricultural College, a student strike led the faculty to grant the observance of Washington's Birthday. About 26 co-operating petitioners read the holiday request, prompting the decision to suspend all classes for the day. A large student turnout reflected broad support for the action. The event followed petitions and protests involving football star supporters, with a later minstrel show drawing hundreds at Odd Fellows Hall in celebration.
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Cotton Market Report and Unclear Pricing Notes
Fragmented OCR text cites cotton market activity with mentions of prices, buyers, and producers. References to February through March and potential robberies or security events appear amid garbled lines, lacking coherent details. Named entities are sparse and largely unclear due to transcription errors.
Celt and Teoton Omne 3ana Tea Aggrogiste 406
Legislators tell guests of their ancestors and the star spangled banner theme at a Monday night gathering at the Carrot Institute under United Tyah Societies auspices. More than 200 members attended as speakers from Congress, Irish and German groups toasted heritage with songs and poems.
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Divorce Case Highlights Testimony From Mrs Korbs
In a St Louis divorce trial, Mrs Korbs testified that Rev Arno B Korb pressed her to practice sermons and manipulated spur of the moment demands. She claimed he struck her over 100 times during their two years together and seeks custody of their son. The suit was dismissed for lack of residency.
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Car Runs Away Down Park Avenue Killing One
A street car brakes failed on Park Avenue sending it down a steep incline for a quarter mile toward Vandeventer. One man died instantly and seven passengers, including three women who fainted, were injured as the wrecked car struck curbs and another carriage. A farmer on board tipped over, and a man leaped from a window. the motorman tried to brake and a passenger was crushed under the wheels.
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London Stocks Drift Lower As Markets Mark Washington Birthday
In London American securities opened firm but closed generally lower amid observance of Washington’s birthday. Final figures show declines versus last night’s New York results with readings varying across sectors and readings from Reading New York on February 2.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Semiannual Statement
Louisville and Mashville Railroad shows a surplus applicable to dividends of 614253 for the six months ended December 31. The result implies a dividend rate of 21720 per cent on 36000000 stock. Gross earnings rose by 149632, while operating expenses grew by 224. The surplus earnings increased 221706.
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