National League Opens April 17 For 1923 Pennant Race
The National League groups agreed to open the 1923 pennant race on April 17. J John Heydler announced unanimity for the later start and joint MLB agreement with the American League. Ban Johnson pledged full support against gambling and will report on underground gambling to root it out.
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Associated Press
New York
J. John Heydler
Heydler
B. B. Johnson
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Sident Johnson
Landis
New York Ur
Gibbons Miske Bout Set for 19 Round Decision Fight
St Paul heavyweights Tom Gibbons and Billy Miske will fight Friday night to a decision in a 19 round bout. The Minnesota boxing commission announced the arrangement after managers requested a definite result if the match reaches the 19 round limit.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Tom Gibbons
Billy Miske
Minnesota Boxing Commission
Butte Teams Field Fresh Basketball Squads in December
Butte high and three area schools marshal big tryouts as basketball seasons open. At the Butte high gym coach Dahlberg tests dozens including football stars and freshmen. at Central Coach Sullivan drills a large squad with Jack Hayes as captain. A season-opening game is planned for Dec 13 at Dillon after Christmas vacation.
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Butte
Butte High Five
Boulder County
Montana Mines
Mount St. Charles
Montana State
Montana University
Wesleyan
John McGough
Rene Havey
Butte High
Harry
Dahlberg
Norman Thompson
Theirkoff
Olsen
Jovick
Murray
Whitehall
Central
Steve Sullivan
University of Montana
Knights of Columbus
Jack Hayes
McKenzie
Fogarty
Togs
E. Keyes
Reardon
O'Brien
Prendergast
Joe Sullivan
Curling Headliners At Anaconda Rinks Event
Three rinks played at the Anaconda curling headquarters last evening. Skips were M. Kt. McKenzie Reid and Capron. Players listed include Suiter Foote Meyers M. R. McKenzie Haddick Kidd Sutter Christensen Parmalee Van Ostrom McPherson McMullen Williams. Capron and Capron’s team won honors.
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Anaconda
M. Kt
Parmalee
van Ostrom
D. Kidd
Capron
McPherson
Christensen
McMullen
Williams
Settlement halted by Ismet Pasha at peace talks
Ismet Pasha declared Turks have no minorities fit for foreign belonging, blaming Armenians for mass crimes. Lord Curzon challenged the Turkish stance noting the refugees’ misery. Curzon urged a treaty protecting minorities and rejected forced Turkish Greek population exchanges.
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Ismet Pasha
Turkey
Ismet
Curzon
Lord Curzon
League of Nations
Clemenceau Boards Vessel for France
Georges Clemenceau, former French premier, wrapped up his peace mission with a farewell to 1,800 members of the American committee for devastated France at the Hotel Pennsylvania New York. He then boarded the Paris bound for home.
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Associated Press
New York
France
America
Georges Clemenceau
United States
Pennsylvania
American Committee For
Paris
Belgium Reports Four New Glasses with Boric Acid Reinforcement
Belgium researchers unveil four new glass formulations where boric acid substitutes silicic to enhance temperature resistance. The study claims improved stability across broader thermal ranges.
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Belgium
Grady Named Captain Of Butte High Football Team
Frank Grady fullback aged 17 was named captain of the Butte high school football team for 1923 at a team meeting yesterday. The manager will be chosen later by the student body. Grady, a junior, previously started as fullback before a broken arm sustained in the Stevensville game sidelined him.
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Frank Grady
Butte
Grady
Stevensville
Howard McDonald
Boy Scout Basketball Scrimmage Draws Four Troops
Four Boy Scout troops played at the high school gym. Troop 12 shut out Troop 32 13 to 0 while Troop 4 defeated Troop 24 10 to 8. Lineups list players by troop and position across forward guards and center.
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Jack Davis
Louis Wakefield
Ll. McDougal
George McPherson
Ruppert Moves Toward Sole Ownership of Yankees
New York December 12 Col Jacob Ruppert announced negotiations for transfer of Col T J Hussons half interest in the New York Yankees are virtually complete and within a week Ruppert will be sole owner of the American league champions. The club including the Yankee stadium is valued around 3 million dollars. Wansley Wins Decision Over Miske In Denver Nine Teen Rounds.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacob Ruppert
Holland Rink Open House Tonight Free Skating
As a Christmas gift to Butte skaters, manager Paul Byrne announces open house at the Holand rink tonight with no tickets required. The ice is in excellent condition and indoor skating will be comfortable, with music for a merry crowd.
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Butte
Paul Byrne
Holand Rink
Waiter James Osborne Charged With Robbery at Parlor
James Osborne, a chili parlor waiter at 18 West Park Street, allegedly tapped $20 from the till. Proprieter Mil Kasos reported the theft. Detectives Gerry and Rodda arrested Osborne who faces robbery charges.
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James Osborne
West Park Street
Mmil Kasos
Osborne
Gerry and
Rodda
Return bout proposed between Dempsey and Willard
Promoter Tom O Rourke claims he will stage a Dempsey Willard rematch at the Polo Grounds in New York in May. Willard representative Ray Archer received a telegram announcing the offer. Jack Kearns, Dempsey manager, says Willard is serious and a deal could move forward once eastern promoters respond satisfactorily.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Tom O'Rourke
New York
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Gene Doyle
Whillard
Doyle
Ray Archer
Willard
O'Rourke
Dempsey
Polo Grounds
Kearns
Jack Kearns
Jessa Willard
Jack
Boxers Prepare For Montana Card At Broadway Next Tuesday
Six fighters trained at the Manhattan club in New York as Montana prospects gear up for Promoter Homer Stone’s Broadway bill. Al Sommers meets Leo Stokes while Walter Rooney battles Johnny Trambitas of Portland in the double feature. Stokes and Trambitas arrive today. Rooney and Dixie Lahood also featured as other bouts shape the Montana card.
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Montana
Manhattan Club
Sommers
Sammy Gordon
Dandy Dillon
Great Falls
Giordan
Lee Butler
Texas
Dick Marron
Rooney
Dixie Lahood
Billy Quilter
Butte
Quilter
Frankie Davis
Billings
Frankie Monahan
Helena
Hearing Reveals Alleged Land Fraud Jury Manipulation
The testimony highlights alleged abuses in jury selection linked to land fraud cases in Oregon in 1907. It cites William J. Burns and others, with President Taft condemning the methods as unfair and pardoning Jones. Daugherty aides defend, while Finch and Gilbert dispute the charges as records are reviewed.
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Oregon
William J. Burns
Daugherty
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Jones
Ralston
Maugherty
United States
Wickersham
Burns
Francis J. Heney
Petit
Gilbert
Taft
Mr. Wickersham
Heney
Montana Commercial Clubs Hear Talks On Forestry And Growth
Montana commercial secretaries heard from officials on saving wild game life and aiding forest service goals. Theo dore Shoemaker urged cooperation with district forests officials while C C Davis outlined statewide publicity booklets to attract settlers and tourists. Scott Leavitt and others attended as discussions covered consolidated government and a possible state chamber of commerce.
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Fornia
Wisconsin
Montana
M.S. Carpenter
Montana Sportsmen's Association
Pennsylvania
Carpenter
Forest Service
Theodore Shoemaker
Idaho
C. C. Davis
State Department of Agriculture, Labor and Publicity
Treasure State
Mr. Davis
Davis
Herman Blank
Butte
Wanamaker Dies After Long Illness at Lydenhurst Estate
Prominent Philadelphia financier and department store pioneer John Wanamaker died after a prolonged illness at his Lydenhurst country estate. Born 1838 in Philadelphia, he built Wanamaker & Co with Nathan Brown, expanded to New York, and modernized retail. He also served as postmaster general under Benjamin Harrison and championed rapid mail, sea post offices, parcels post, and postal savings.
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Wanamaker
Lydenhurst
Barclary Warburton
Norman McLeod
Mr. McLeod
Rodman Wanamaker
New York
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Nathan Brown
Tower Hall
Brown & Wanamaker
America
Young Men's Christian Association
Christian Commission
House of
John Wanamaker & Co
Chestnut Street
A. T. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Republican National Executive Committee
Harrison
Mr. Wanamaker
Talented Cast in Lively Play The Man Who Came Back
Butte audience enjoyed The Man Who Came Back a Jules Eckert Goodman dramatization of John Fleming Wilson story at the Broadway last night. Despite bad weather and few patrons the production impressed with swift action and strong performances headlined by Bob Armstrong and Peggy Allenby.
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Jules Eckert Goodman
John Fleming Wilson
Butte
Bob Armstrong
Camp Lewis
Washington University
Armstrong
Paul Armstrong
Deep Purple
Jimmy Valentine
New York
San Francisco
Shanghai
Honolulu
Robert Armstrong
Peggy Allenby
Marcelle
J. K. Hutchinson
Tom Potter
Hutchinson
Broadway
Not Relegated: Britain’s Indemnity and Debt Policy
The article discusses European recovery via debt cancellation and reparations. It notes pessimists doubt stabilization without British debt relief and coercive French indemnity actions, while official views emphasize shared sacrifices among allies and potential British taxpayer opposition without clear gains.
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Potes
Europe
Britain
Germany
Great Britain
U S Says Not Approached on French Debt or Reparations
Washington officials state that the United States has not been approached, directly or indirectly, about canceling French war debts or participating with allied premiers in discussions on German reparations. No further official comment was provided amid press reports from London about Britain seeking Washington input to resolve premier disagreements delaying year end council talks.
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U. 8
Washington
Dec
United States
State Department
London
Progressives bar Workers' Party at Cleveland conference
In Cleveland on December 12 the second conference for progressive political action refused to recognize the Workers' Party of America and adopted resolutions for future action. The report states goals include nominating and electing officials pledged to the interests of the producing classes and genuine democracy in agriculture and industry.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Workers’ Party of America
Organization and Finance Committee
United States
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