Chapultepec Wins in Record Time at Santa Anita
Chapultepec equaled the world's record for five and a half furlongs, running 1:05, and Woodcraft won the Citrus Belt handicap at Santa Anita by a head over Tony Ronero. Neva Lee and Center Shot both ran to the stretch before Center Shot died. Neva Lee finished second. First seven furlongs saw Black Mate win in a selling race, with Kid Mist and King of the Mist among the places.
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Los Angeles
Woodcraft
Santa Anita
Tony Ronero
Neva Lee
Center Shot
W. W. Walker
Powers
Tony Bonero
Chapultepec
Black Mate
Pretenmon
King of the Mist
Celling
Chapuiltepec
Meelick
Gollyding
Tony Boner
Animus
Getaway
Light Wool Wins at Emryville in Sixth Race Card
Oakland racing notes recount Light Wool securing his second win of the week at Emeryville, leading the field in the sixth race under trainer Hanbridge as Miss Highland surprises by winning the third race. Other results include Colonel White taking the fifth and Knight Deck winning the opener, with times ranging from 1 01 4 5 to 1 16 for six furlongs.
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Oakland
Lght Wool
Emeryville
Jon
Hanbridge
Thomas
Miss Highlend
Garabrinus
Saracineseu
Colonel White
Mui Jer
Captain Kennedy
Simmar
Knight Deck
Prosper
Little Sis
Goldena
Rose Vale
Rose Vale Third. Thine
Mise
Highland
Curriculum
Hunter
Ight Wool
Collector Jessup
Pilly’ Pullman
Bill Eaton
Hampass
Ban= Mel
Thine
Murphy Takes Charge as Chicago Ball Grounds Transfered
Chicago dated December 28 reports the formal transfer of the National League baseball park from John R Walsh and A G Spalding to Charles W Murphy, president of the club. The price remains undisclosed. Murphy mentions plans for conferences with architects and two grand stand concepts with unobstructed views and seating from 50 000 to 166 000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National League Baseball Park
John R. Walsh
A. G. Spalding
Charles W. Murphy
Murphy
Architecta
Harvard Nine to Work on Virginia Diamond
Harvard University players arrange to use Virginia field for two weeks of spring practice at Charlottesville. Virginia hosts two Harvard games and several practice matches, marking a rare diamond encounter after years apart.
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Harvard
Virginia
Charlottesville
Johnny Hoft
University of Virginia
Harvard University
Waite
Valeer to Coast Bid for Hal Chase Moves Forward
United States sports brief reports Valeer plans a coast visit to pursue Hal Chase. In Utah a domestic incident left two Indians dead a boy injured, with no white involvement. Separate dispatch from St Louis notes Jimmy McAleer intends bold AL pennant bid and potential league shifts involving Hal Chase to St Louis.
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Eth
Utah
Two Square
St. Louis
Jimmy McAleer
Laure Brown
Youngstown
Ohio
M Aleer
Pacific Coast
Pulliam
Hal Charo
Southern Turfman forecasts reform wave passes in three years
Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 28. M. Macfarnan, longtime secretary of the Memphis Jockey Club, voices optimism that the reform wave over southern racing has waned and predicts racing will rebound in three years on a bigger, grander scale. He has served as presiding judge at several racecourses in Canada, Texas, Chicago, and Montgomery Park.
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Memphis
Tenn
M. No "Macfarnan
Memphis Jockey Club
South
Canada
Texas
Chicago
Montgomery Park
Welsh to fight Memsic on coast in near future
Boxers Freddie Welsh and George Memsic are slated for a Los Angeles bout in the near future while Johnny Thompson battles Young Corbett in New Orleans. Memsic is a hard hitter with a dangerous overhand right, Welsh is fast and elusive. The Thompson Corbett match pairs a tireless challenger with a crafty veteran, promising a keen test of endurance and strategy.
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Freddie Welsh
George Memsic
Los Angeles
Jonny ‘Thompson
Young Corbett
New Orleans
Memsh
Chicago
Welsh
George
Thompson-Corbett Mill
Johnny
Corbett
Boxing Gossip From The Ring At Philadelphia And Beyond
A flurry of boxing chatter notes John Wille’s duel with Al Kubiak in Philadelphia with Wille edging exchanges. Mentions lean Loughrey versus Cross in a 15 round Essington bout. McAavoy rising in Philadelphia with a long winning streak. Ferretti questions about Papke and Kelly purses. Biz Mackey touted against Attell. Perry Queenan coaching in Vancouver. Maner and Choynski sparring in Savannah. Promoters Coffroth and others facing losses. Hart vs Schreck signed for 20 rounds at Fayete Athletic Club. In Sullivan possibly refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hart
Louisville
Mike Schreck
Cincinnati
Fay Ote
Kendall athlete arrested after prize fight in week
Kendall figure Ernc Young and Ed Pframer, known athlete, were arrested at Ken Ull following a complaint by the law and order League alleging involvement in a prize fight in the early part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Young Ernc
Ed’ Pframer
Kendall
Kenull
Law and Order League
Admiral Forsyth Stricken With Paralysis in Shamokin
Rear Admiral James McQueen Forsyth of the U.S. Navy was stricken with paralysis tonight in Shamokin Pennsylvania. His face and left side are affected, and grave fears are entertained for his recovery as the illness progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
James McQueen’ Forsyth
U.S
Natered
No British Action on Turf Invasion in Savannah Meeting
English trainer John Porter doubts action on a British turf invasion by American trainers and jockeys next year. He notes past doping concerns and praises some American figures, while hoping for a peaceful, honest invasion. Savannah race executives deny local opposition and expect strong backing and plentiful horses and jockeys for a two day meet.
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John Porter
United States
Danny Maher
Ted Brown
Reiff Boys
Skeets
Martin
States
English Jockey Club
Great Britain
America
New York Moving Picture Shows Get Injunction
New York December 24 practically every moving picture show in Greater New York reopened tonight under an injunction granted by Justice Gaynor to the William Fox Amusement Company. The order suspends the mayoral revocation decree while police are to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
McClellan
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Willam Fox Amusement Company
Police Department
Justice Gaynor
Bingham
Court probes Lilley campaign expenses in Connecticut election
An election court in New Haven opened to probe campaign and section expenses of George L. Lilley of Waterbury under the 1905 corrupt practices act. Judge Silas A. Robinson and W. L. Bennett preside as subpoenas issue to witnesses, including Col. L. M. Ulman. Lilley led Lilley by about 16,000 votes. Adjournment for a week planned as constitutional questions arise.
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New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Waterbury
George Te. Fox
General Assembly
Silas A. Robinson
W. L. Bennett
Superior Court
Lilley
Att
Fox
Col. L. M. Uliman
Secretary of State
Judge Robertson
Montana Pioneers Figure At Reunion
A Helena dispatch reports a reunion honoring Henry Eagar, an Aldergulch gold discoverer, and Mev Ellen Tiernan of Sheridan as principal figures. They stood together when Tiernan wed in Virginia City, with Tiernan and Eagar later linked as bankers for the reunion. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson, Tiernan’s parents, and John A. M. MacGinniss arriving as Butte’s chief executive, ahead of Mayor Corby.
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Helena
Henry Eegar
Aldergulch
Ellen Tiernan
Sheridan
Edgar
Tiernan
Virginia City
Gladden
John AM MacGinniss
Butte
Corby
Seventy-Seven tonic advertised to combat grip
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys Seventy-Seven as a remedy to prevent colds and revive energy. It claims the tonic increases vigor and snap during illness and stresses portability in a pocket vial sold by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. in New York shops.
Revolution in Venezuela Ends Bloodless, Gomez Wins allegiance
Caracas reports a peaceful transfer of power to Juan Vicente Gomez. Cipriano Castro and associates surrender arms, while Castro’s regime faces lawsuits for property and rents. The political climate opens to exiled Venezuelans, abolishes the cattle monopoly, and frees political prisoners as tensions with Colombia ease.
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Caracas
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Juan Vicente Gomez
Venesela
Gomez
Celestino Castro
Tachira
Celestina’ Castro
Cipriano Castro
Mme. Crespo
Crespo
Miraffores Palace
Ch ‘As
Cipriato Castro
Castro
Venezuela
France
United States of
Colombia
Zilla
Villa
Misar
Joseph de J. Paul
Berlin
la Guayra
Miner Fred A Twitchell Killed In Leonard Mine
Fred A Twitchell, 24, was killed at the Leonard mine in Butte when two rocks fell on him while sawing timber on the seventh floor. His skull was crushed and he died instantly. Coroner will hold an inquest. body moved to Richards funeral rooms. Survived by his bride Mrs Cora Twitchell, his father and brother Dr He Twitchell of Canon City, and a faint plan for burial in Colorado. He had worked at the Leonard since November 21 after returning from Canon City.
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Leonard
Fred A. Twitchell
Lee
Stevens
Richards
Twitchell
Butte
Meir
the Leonard
Canon City
Cols
Cora ‘Twitchell
He ‘Twitchell
Orem
West
Copper Street
Colorado
Moscow Theater Terror Plot Ends In Villa Siege
Moscow reports a clash with revolutionists at a suburban villa near Elk Island in the Tver. Chief of secret police Baron Cotte was killed and Colonel Muraki wounded as troops bombarded the villa. Several policemen died and others were wounded during a major firefight.
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Moscow
Baron Cotte
Muraki
Elk Island
Tver
Revolution
Body of man found hanging between cars at Great Falls
A man’s body was seen hanging between baggage and express cars on a Great Northern train at Great Falls. Blood flowed, suggesting he died recently while attempting to beat his way onto the train. An identifying clue was a German letter to a Lincoln Nebraska paper asking it to forward to Jacob Stein, Flat Willow Montana.
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Great Falls
Whitefish
Tribune
Great Northern
Lincoln
Neb
Jacob Stein
Flat Willow
Mont
Eminent Clergyman to Preach Special Sermon in Butte
The Very Rev Thomas E Hogan F L vice president of Gonzaga College Spokane will preach at 11 o'clock Mass at Sacred Heart church in Butte this morning His sermons are noted across the West and are expected to draw a large congregation as he visits the parish priesthood.
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Thomas E. Hogan
F. L
Gonzaga College
Spokane
Wash
Sacred Heart Church
Butte
Langs
Jogan
Memory of Officer Hallisey Laid to Rest in Catholic Cemetery
Funeral for Officer Hallisey, who died of pneumonia, held at his brother William Hallisey's home before mass at Sacred Heart church. A guard of honor from Frank W Lawton post and 50 policemen led the procession, with Eagles lodge members and a large crowd following to the cemetery. The city hall bell tolled and flags were at half mast during the procession.
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John Halisey
Willian Halisey
Parrot Street
Sacred Heart Church
Father Leschner
Frank W Lawton Post
California
Philippines
Brinton
Bluecoats
Eagles’ Lodge
Hallisey
Wyoming
Park
Racial unrest feared after killings in Culbert Ga
In Culbert Georgia two Black men were killed sparking fears of a racial outbreak. Victims Win Lewis and Alexander Glenn were shot by Charles Worrell and Alexander Beidges, with Worrell identified as the son of Circuit Judge Worrell. News details reflect tense local atmosphere following the incident.
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Culbert
Win “Lewis
Alexander Glenn
Nexroee
Charles Worrell
Alexander " Beidges
Worrell
Lewis repudiates Point Creek coal mine agreement
In Cnurieston West Virginia the national dispute over the Point Creek coal mining section agreement escalates as President T L Lewis of the United Mines Workers of America repudiates the deal. Local officers who signed the separate agreement may be asked to show cause for their action. Lewis warns operators have no moral or legal right to alter the contract and will not approve any arrangement to modify it.
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Cnurieston
W. Va
Point Creek
T.L. Lewis
United Mines Workers of America
National Executive Board
Lewis
Seal Operators’ Association
Senator Penrose’s Father Dies in Philadelphia
Dr. Richard A F Penrose father of United States Senator Biles Penrose died at his home in Philadelphia today of pneumonia at age 82. A renowned medical writer, he held a Penn University professorship for 26 years.
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Philadelphia
Richard A. F. Penrose
United States
Biles’ Penrose
Penrose
University of Pennsylvania
Mark Twain's Early Career Misunderstanding
A San Francisco anecdote recalls a young Mark Twain with a cigar box under his arm. A lady friend teased him about smoking, and he retorted that he was merely moving paper. The light exchange captures Twain's wit during his struggling writer days.
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Successuuguaine
Mark Twain
San Francisco
Clemens
Dapper forger nabbed after string of slick checks
A young man about 28, five feet eight, with a sparse mustache, forged checks in Butte prompting merchants to warn others. He called at Will grocery and Montana Cash, bought groceries for about 4.50, paid with forged notes drawn on Tom Lavell for James Osborne, and fled. He tried again at Gallagher and Pohndorf, but fled after a clerk recognized the pattern. Police seek the elusive Lavelle-describe suspect.
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Butte
Ches
Excelsior Avenue
Jay
James Osborne
Clark. Bros” Bank and Rack
Tom Lavell
Butte ‘Trans= fer company
Will Grocery
Montana
Broadway
South Excelsior Avenue
Edward Hill
Hill Grocery
Montana Cast
Dakota
Park Street
Hill
Osborne
Lavelle
Butte ‘Transfer Company
First National
Dank
Ox: Domne
Hui
Parktreet
Geo Cory
Gallagher & Pohndorf's
South Main Street
Grocerie
Excelsior Avenua
Hoeft
Mr. Lavelle
Victim of Negro's Gun Dies at Great Falls
In Falls a saloon shooting left Joe Mitchell Dabner dead after an inquest found Hatton fired with murderous intent. Witnesses testified Hatton threatened to kill Mitchell, whose real name was Dabner but known as Joe Mitch. The collision occurred last evening and he died at Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mitchel
James Hatton
Columbus Hospital
Hatton
Mitchell
Mitchell "Dabner
Joe Mitch
Jeffries Early Fights Highlight Pugilism Career
Anacondon recounts James J Jeffries sparring against black challengers at the end of the 1880s. He beat Peter Jackson in March 1888 in three rounds and defeated Bob Armstrong in August the same year in ten rounds, preceding his world title win over Fitzsimmons in Germany.
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Anacondon
Jeffries
Peter Jackson
Bob Armstrong
Armstrong
Fitzsimmons
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