Retiring champion wrestler Frank Gotch plans 20 year tour
Des Moines reports Frank Gotch, world heavyweight wrestling champion, declaring retirement after a final run in America and England. He cites age 95, fatigue, and desire to end on a high note, with earnings from vaudeville and farming ventures. He confirms travel to Cuba Panama England and Humboldt, and praises Mary and Abs. Gotch discusses past rivals, earnings records, and his long career since 1899.
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Wrestler claims fourth championship and retirement plan
The speaker describes rising to a championship, praising his wife as support, noting early matches including one in Burlington, Illinois with Oscar Wassem, and Humboldt as home. He plans to retire after hard work and will not arrange further bouts, inviting visits to his hometown.
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Boxing Talk and Baseball Notes From Early Sports Pages
Ad Wolgast mocks his postappendix recovery while upcoming bouts loom. Moha vs Dillon set for Pittsburgh January 10 with a score to settle. Johnson Flynn rumors stir, Wolverton’s Yankee managerial record highlighted. Ty Cobb retirement in the spotlight. Welsh and Milwaukee boxing chatter, contract signings for life. Cupid’s hit rate noted in Boston. O'Day rumor heats up Reds officiating chatter.
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Morris Outs points Tom Kennedy in ten round bout
Carl Morris the Oklahoma engineer defeated Tom Kennedy in eight rounds of a ten round boxing match at the Empire Athletic club in New York. Kennedy showed gameness but took heavy punishment as Morris outweighed him 228 to 210 pounds and the crowd urged the referee to stop the bout in the later rounds.
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Palzer Knocks Out Kaufman in Fifth Round Showdown
In New York City at the National Sporting Club Al Palzer defeats California's Al Kaufman by knockout in the fifth of a scheduled ten rounds. The bout opened with quick exchanges and early knockdowns, Palzer regaining pace and delivering a decisive right hand to Kaufman's chin as the fifth round ended. Palzer, a rising White Hope, has built a reputation in recent boxing tournaments and shows steady improvement toward heavyweight status.
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Iowa hatch marks a winter chick born in Iowa
U. G. Kramer notes a Christmas morning hatch at his home 1368 South Street. A hen warmed four eggs for three weeks and yielded one chick, a record for Iowa and perhaps the west. The chick will be shown at future poultry events if alive, illustrating Iowa climate and breeding.
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New Manager for C A N Railway Named
Independence item reports Anamosa and Northern Railway appoints Frank Ranch as new manager succeeding J L Keleer. Ranch will base at Anamosa and move his family there.
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B P O Elks Celebrate New Year With Banquet and Dance
Waterland lodge No. 297 BPO Elks opens New Year events for members. The annual gift to a past exalted ruler will be made. Frumbaner named specially honored past exalted ruler. A boiled dinner served to 120 members in the banquet room, followed by dancing for the assembly in a pleasant evening.
Delaware County Couple Weds in Catholic Ceremony
Manchester Iowa December 29 a Delaware County couple wed in a Catholic church. Kelsey son of J J Kelsey and Miss Viola Lux daughter of Mrs Claca Lux of Application exchanged vows. Bride well known in Hopkinton and groom from Manchester. They plan to live in Jackson Mississippi where the groom works at Yellinots Central offices.
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Roosevelt Outlook excerpt on Russian treaty and arbitration
The Outlook prints Theodore Roosevelt on Congress abrogating the Russian treaty. He argues decisive action was needed to preserve national self respect and notes hazards of broad arbitration treaties that may undercut U S stands on passports, immigration and the Monroe doctrine. He warns ratifying general arbitration pacts risks hypocrisy and erodes trust in American promises.
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New Asthma Cure Offer Promises Home Treatment
An advertisement touts a new method that allegedly cures asthma for all ages and conditions. It claims effectiveness regardless of climate or occupation and invites recipients to try at no cost by mailing a coupon, promising immediate relief and urging action today.
Arbitration Treaties Questioned Over Public Interest
The text argues that immediate repudiation of the agreement is justified when a sizeable portion of citizens show strong opposition. It claims ratifying unamended general arbitration treaties would be a farce and harm the nation's reputation for good faith and sincerity.
Carter couple celebrate golden wedding in Manchester Iowa
Manchester Iowa December 29 special report Mr and Mrs A C Carter observed their 50th wedding anniversary at home with a large gathering of friends and relatives They married in Rockford Illinois and later moved to Manchester where they have resided Mr Carter has long served as commander of the local Grand Army post and is active in county fraternal circles NOTICE The former wife Matilda Obenchain was absolved of debts not her responsibility and the publisher regrets the error by O S Obenchain.
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