Boxing Prospects Teem With White Heavyweights in 1900s Era
Boxing circles discuss a Palzer versus McCarty title bout with a $15,500 purse and belt prize. Contenders include Jess Willard Gunboat Smith Bombardier Wells Morris Kaufman and Flynn, each showing varying frames, styles, and recent form as analysts weigh who could claim the heavyweight championship after Los Angeles bout.
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al Palzer
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Chance and Griffiths fates invert in 1912 baseball moves
Pittsburg Pa December 26 Chance faces a crossroads like Clarke Griffith did before. Griffith failed as a National League manager in Cincinnati then thrived in Washington as a part owner and manager. Chance leaves Chicago for the New York Highlanders amid high expectations while Griffith’s tenure in the capital builds a surprising rebound.
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Intercollegiate Chess Tourney Ends With Harvard and Princeton Tie
New York December 24 Harvard finished with two wins and two losses after a default for Van Vliet of Princeton, mirroring Princeton at two points apiece. Columbia defeated Yale, score 4 in this tournament, standings show Harvard 7 4, Columbia 5 8, Yale 4 7 4, Princeton 3 5.
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Kansas City Six Day Bicycle Race Faces Strong Field
A six day bicycle race starts at Convention hall in January with top riders Walter De Mara Gordon Walker W L Mitten Martin Ryan George Cameron and Floyd Krebs among entrants. A $38 000 purse will be shared by the seven teams setting new records.
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Donlin Released From Pittsburg to Philadelphia
Secretary Heydler announced that Mike Donlin, former local star outfielder, was released by Pittsburg to Philadelphia after Pittsburg waived. Philadelphia refused to waive, and the player was awarded to the Phillies.
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Fire tears through Dillon stores damaging stock and contents
A morning blaze in Dillon's Lusher store basement started in the toy department and spread into the general merchandise area. Firefighters confined it to the center basement, but heat and smoke ruined shelves and stock. Tasher, Hughes & McCaleb suffer major losses with limited insurance. buildings insured. The First National Bank and State Bank of Dillon owned buildings, both well insured.
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First race selling mile and a fur long at Wadeworth IL
Race card lists six events with horses and weights. Notable entries include Molesey 100 Lilly Paxton 105 Galena Gale 105 Ruby Knight 105 in race one, Adelante 95 Console 108 Puckpa 196 in race two, Connaught 108 El Palomar 108 Rosiris 109 in race three, Cracker Box 98 Enfield 100 General Marchment 190 in race four, Up right 95 Wintergreen 100 Furlong 103 Pawhuska 103 in race five, Lehigh 101 Highland Chief 103 Ben Uncas 108 in race six.
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MUGGly lays plans for 1918 spring training
New York December 4. Manager John McGraw began arranging the spring training trip for the National League club. Players will report at Marlin Springs in February with regulars joining about ten days later. He plans few lineup changes and is awaiting word on outfielder Becker. George Burns is seen as a reliable substitute if not a regular in the outfield. Shafer’s retirement rumor remains unsettled, with a possible chance to play shortstop if he joins the Giants in the spring.
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Orangoutang Wins in Belgrade Wrestling Bout
Earl Robbins of Belgrade, nicknamed Orangoutang, defeated George Herbert of Vancouver in a late night match at the Lyric Theater Bozeman. The bout lasted 1 hour 57 minutes for the first fall and 10 minutes for the second fall amid lively betting and strong fan support.
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Lipton to compete again for the America's Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton sailed from New York on the Lusitania promising to return in 1914 to contest the cup once more. He said his aim is to win and anticipated rule changes allowing a yacht built to race fairly against the best New York yachts. He pledged to bring the finest yacht possible from Britain if given the chance.
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Connie Mack Sees Bright Future for Baseball Clubs
Connie Mack, famed Philadelphia American League leader, spoke during a late birthday gathering about high hopes that his former world champions would redeem themselves next season. He also revealed interest in the Wilmington club of the Tri-State league and that surplus players he can transfer could bolster that team into a strong league factor.
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One Dollar A Head Helps Webster Mill Children
In Webster Massachusetts on December 24 Mrs Mabel Hunts gave $1 to each of 2500 mill children aged 1 to 15 funded by opera tive parents. One family received $10 for ten eligible children.
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Who's Who in Montana's Thirteenth Legislature
The Thirteenth legislative assembly of Montana will meet at the state capitol on Monday Jan 6. Its composition in detail is provided with names and positions for the upcoming session.
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Holdover senators House of Representatives story item
Holdover senators and actions of the House of Representatives are noted as a political item. The brief focuses on ongoing tenure and procedural considerations affecting senior members and committee status within the chamber.
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Allard Beats Godfrey In Hancock Ten Round Fight
Art Allard of Hubbell defeated Art Godfrey of Minneapolis in Germania hall by knockout count with ten seconds left in the final round. Allard led most of the bout, showing speed and improved technique, while Godfrey paid a defensive game, yet fell five times in the tenth. Referee Olson officiated a capacity crowd, and fans deemed the show worth the price of admission.
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Cannibals Fatten A Man For A Feast In South Seas Tale
Guy de Villepion, a former San Mateo teacher and Russo Japanese war correspondent, arrived in San Francisco after claiming cannibals fattened him for a feast while crossing from Ciudad to Buenos Ayres. He described the people as half man, half ape and said their kindness hid a plan to eat him. he escaped and reached Callao.
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States unite on alien insane care plan
Governor Dix says 12 states pledged to back federal legislation to relieve states of burdens of caring for aliens declared insane. A meeting in Albany led by Dr. T Dawes will discuss bills to appropriate more than 11 million dollars for care in New York with representation from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky South Carolina Indiana and Illinois.
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Steel Corporation to Advance Wages Across Unskilled Labor
New York December 24 Elbert H Gary chair United States Steel announces plan to adjust wage scales soon with material increases especially for unskilled laborers. At subsidiary presidents meeting it was voted to effect adjustments as proposed, decisions to be made within days. Expected that at least 30 000 workers will benefit and other staff may share in new scale. Steel firm employed 196 888 in 1911 with total wages $161 419 000.
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Bribing and grafting probed in New York
New York officials reported vice inquiry developments with police guilt claims and a subpena for Police Commissioner Waldo and a records clerk. Waldo refused executive session appearance amid accusations by Buckner. Patrolman Eugene Fox was arrested on Waldo authority following a resort keeper’s testimony about monthly graft payments. Other officers, Emanuel Maas, Solomon Wolf, and Fatrolman Skelly, face arrest or investigation as rumors of forthcoming confessions spread.
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Austro-Serbian controversy viewed as settled in Belgrade
Belgrade reports that Serbia accepts the London ambassadorial conference decision granting Albania autonomy and a Adriatic port. While frontier details may spark differences, Serbia is seen as hopeful of favorable action on its aims. Some dissatisfaction appears, but no serious opposition is feared by the government.
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Butte Highwaymen See Second Mysterious Five Robbery
In Butte last night a group of five masked robbers held up Arthur Trenery, former Butte Brewing cashier now a Billings businessman, on 71 South Colorado street. They took $20, a watch and chain, Christmas presents, and searched him while three others guarded. Trenery chased them. police were alerted but reported no public statement. Detectives Van Orden and Yorath, with Captain O'Brien, investigated, with Trenery providing descriptions of the five men in bandanna masks.
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Christmas Exercises at Immanuel Church
Christmas exercises were held last evening by the Sunday school of Immanuel Presbyterian church corner Gaylord and Galena streets. The church was full of happy children and gifts for all. The programme included a Christmas dialogue Seventeen recitations by Fannie Kaupp Sam McNaull Lavanne Andrews a vocal duet by Anetta Eustice and Melba Rogers recitations by four girls Kenneth Winslow solo and chorus Florence Wiles recitations by Ida Davey Russel Winslow Margaret McNaull a solo by Mildred Beadry Thelma Powell and seven girls.
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Unknown Man Struck by Milwaukee Train West of Butte
A 30 year old unidentified man was struck by a Milwaukee train west of Butte yesterday. He was found unconscious with a scalp wound and a right arm amputated after the collision. He was taken to St James Hospital and could not give his name or details of the incident.
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Mrs Feeley Dies After Illness at Home in Butte
Mrs Edward Feeley aged 29 a Butte resident for ten years died last night at the family home 15 East Gagnon street after a three day illness. She leaves two children the husband and her mother in Butte.
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Praise Instead of Blame for Mojave Slain Autoreflection
In Needles a coroner's jury exonerates Joseph Bishop a Mojave Indian who killed Antico Londerez and wounded another highwayman during a robbery. The jury congratulates him urges retaining him on the police force and even starts a subscription to buy revolvers to help curb the desert gang terrorizing the town.
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Paroled for Mutiny Hero Carpenter at Kansas Penitentiary
Topeka Kan December Governor Stubbs granted parole to Jerry Carpenter a 54 year old prisoner who 12 years ago prevented a deadly mutiny at the Kansas penitentiary He held the powder magazine and threatened to detonate dynamite if guards were attacked His death sentence for an 1894 white man murder had been commuted to 25 years years ago
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Pope for Peace Seeks Unity in Christmas Message
At his Christmas reception, the pope urged all Christians to unite in prayer for peace from the councils of nations and expressed renewed hope. He deplored the attempt on the viceroy of India in Delhi and appeared well after a taxing session greeting many delegates.
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