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January 15, 1907
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
Frantney Koran, an 18-year-old Negro born in Chicago and wintering in Appleton, Wis., weighs 625 pounds, believed to be the heaviest man in Wisconsin or the northwest. He walks by shifting his upper body weight and stands 5 feet 5 inches tall with broad shoulders.
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IS PRIZE FAT BOY.
Koran a Negro Only 18 Years Old Weighs 625 Pounds.
APPLETON Wis. Jan. 15.-Frantney Koran an 18-year-old negro born in Chicago who is spending the winter in this city is believed to be the heaviest man in Wisconsin if not in the northwest balancing the scales at 625 pounds.
Koran can walk only by shifting the weight of the upper part of his body from side to side as a lift to that limb. Five feet five in height he is well proportioned and has a broad pair of shoulders while his girth reminds one of a great hogshead barrel.
Koran a Negro Only 18 Years Old Weighs 625 Pounds.
APPLETON Wis. Jan. 15.-Frantney Koran an 18-year-old negro born in Chicago who is spending the winter in this city is believed to be the heaviest man in Wisconsin if not in the northwest balancing the scales at 625 pounds.
Koran can walk only by shifting the weight of the upper part of his body from side to side as a lift to that limb. Five feet five in height he is well proportioned and has a broad pair of shoulders while his girth reminds one of a great hogshead barrel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Obesity
Heavyweight
Negro Man
Appleton Wisconsin
Physical Oddity
What entities or persons were involved?
Frantney Koran
Where did it happen?
Appleton, Wis.
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Key Persons
Frantney Koran
Location
Appleton, Wis.
Event Date
Jan. 15
Story Details
Frantney Koran, an 18-year-old Negro born in Chicago wintering in Appleton, weighs 625 pounds, believed heaviest in Wisconsin or northwest. He walks by shifting upper body weight, stands five feet five inches tall, well-proportioned with broad shoulders and barrel-like girth.