Kelley Predicts Limit of Nine-Second Quarter-Mile Pace
Dan Kelley, famed sprinter, argues no man will break nine seconds for the 100 yards and that the greatest quarter-miler today is John Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania. He recalls Taylor’s nerve and speed in a historic race and notes the era’s racial tensions as spectators feared the black runner’s victory.
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Dan Kelley
Arthur Duffey
Kelley
Detroit
University of Vichigen
America
John Tryler
University of Pennsylvania
Jamestown
Taylor
Campbell to Cincinnati Is Latest Decision
Cincinnati December 21 The national baseball commission and the National Association of Minor Baseball Leagues clash as the commission awards Cincinnati pitcher Campbell, previously blacklisted, amid dispute over league seating. Georges Tebeau of Louisville American Association asserts Campbell is stronger.
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Campbell
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
National Association of Minoy Baseball Leagues
National Commision
Cincinnati National League
Georges Tebeau
Louisvile American Association
The Germ That Causes Dandruff
A humorous early 20th century ad explains how dandruff sufferers waste years scrubbing scalp while warning that only Newbro s Herpicide can kill the dandruff germ. The ad touts the product as a safe antiseptic and hair dressing with claims of preventing contagion from others hairbrushes. Sample requests sent to Herpicide Co Detroit and agents listed in Bulte and Anaconda.
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Starans
Herpielde Co
Detroit
Mio
Standard Uirug Company
Anaconda
Newtro Tirag Company
Bulte
Apectel
Denver Auditorium for Democratic Convention Nearing Completion
The Denver Auditorium is two thirds finished with four months of work left and a possible May 7 completion date. Ground broke Jan 1 and Henry Lamueter lost the contract on Oct 23. Ralph W. Smith of National Surety Co oversees, with unions following rules. The hall will seat 1,100, be 165 by 260 feet, 83 feet high, and house many committee rooms. tickets funded by a bond sale.
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Denver
Audilnrium
Jone
Waa
Henry Lamueter
Ralph W. Smith
National Surety Company
Hnspire State Trust Company
New York
Avid
Wort
Union Lager Mes
Democratic Club
Citizens of
Robert Willison
Schlueter
America
Thie
Provetia Larre
Tha Kameine
Transfer Dispute Blocks Player Move to Cincinnati
The Harrisburg club of the Tri-State league failed to provide a valid transfer for Teheau to Cincinnati. Campbell claims Teheau breached the contract, removing him from Hartlaburg management. The commission rules against Pelwut and the National Association of Minor Leagues blacklists Campbell, worsening the stance.
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Sontrack
Fos
Cincinmati
Harrisburg
Campbell
Teheau
Eepeice
Hartlaburg
Coins
Pelwut
Pion Campbell
National Association of Minoy Clubs
Races at Orleans City Park showcase multiple winners
On the Rage Track at Orleans City Park, results include Rural Foy winning the first race with Risk second and Bitter Man third in a seven furlong event. Telescope and Robin Hood followed in the same card, with times around 1 38 and 1 43 respectively. Sixth race saw Lady Vincent triumph over Clare Turon and Luis McParland, while other races listed Dainty Bello and Sequoia among top finishers.
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En Orleans
Dev
City Park
Ove Eleirths
Rural Foy
Risk
Bitter Man
Reland
Etx Tarlangs
Conney EK
Telescope
Robin Hood
Tima
Utd
Lens Om Sih Aconnd
Coltnese
Nypering Jl
Dai
Horse Racing Card From Santa Anita Meets Dec 7
Los Angeles reports Santa Anita results with multiple five to six furlong races. Winners include Swift, Aluss, Marster, Crepps Beckhang, Bantora, Trumprent, Haas, and Pudge Nelsail among others. Times range from about 39 seconds to 1 minute 52 seconds, with various second and third places noted.
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Los Angeles
Santa Adita
Sharp Bry
Bassc
Mino
Jjatia
Swift
Creston
Booger Herd
Marster
Dd Vl
Eawarde
Ave Ant
Hialton
Harrison
Kiel Mels
Belke
Pane
mile—Crepps Beckhang
Sadzu Unie
Nakiend
Restuta
Bantora
Galmoore
Billy Myer
Thee
LM A-K
Teg
Sultat
Mairik ‘Thine
Ann
Jelth Tames
Tye
Royal Mastey
Dividend declaration on common and preferred stock
Boston and Mintas declare a forty dividend on common stock at one percent and a per cent on preferred. The common stock dividend covers three months and a one percent monthly rate. Notices indicate payment timing and related adjustments for investors.
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Boston
Veo
Dlrwewyra
The
United
Tad Jones Named Yale Football Head Coach
Yale circles report Tad Jones, Yale graduate and this year's quarterback, will coach the Yale football team next season. Hat Captain Bigelow plans to retire from athletics, while Jones may also serve as director at the Sheffield Scientific School, balancing duties with coaching.
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New Haven
Cot
Yale
Tad” Jones
Bigelow
Aline Aeither
Jones
Sheffield Scientific School
Attell Still Favorite For Fight With Moran
San Francisco December 27 Aba Attell the Hebrew champion who is to box Owen Moran of England for the worlds featherweight championship on New Years Day has at least five ways to take off a half pound which will make an easy task At his training camp he bounded on the beam before a number of sporting men registering 214 pounds Moran weight given as the same figure Wheeling remains the same Attell being the favorite at two to one.
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San Francisco
Aba Attell
Hox Owen Moran
Laghund
Moran
Tonopah Mining Company Passes Regular Dividend
Philadelphia reports that Tonopah Mining Company directors pass the regular stock dividend. Par value is $1, bid price around 44 cents, with 2 cent quarterly dividends previously. The firm shows indebtness of 7340 dollars and delays further payments until debt is cleared. Net earnings for the quarter ending November stand at 301020 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Tonopah Minne Company
Big City
Tonopah
New
Home Rule Demand by Delegates in India
Delegates at the Indian National Congress meeting in Bombay demanded home rule after two days of chaotic efforts to elect a president. The hall erupted in a fight as poles cleared the room, injuring several delegates while extremists rushed the platform demanding swift action.
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India
Satet
Bombay
Fuilla
Yentery
Witt
Disgruntled men arrive from the Panama Canal
Disjointed OCR text describes disgruntled men arriving from the Panama Canal in New York with references to a steam shovel, robes, and discharged colleagues. readable fragments mention two parties and unclear events.
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Panama Canal
Merchants Protest Government Stores Benefiting Canal
A delegation of merchants plans to go to Washington to protest government stores set up for canal workers. They claim the stores sell goods at cost and unfairly compete, and allege workers’ purchases raise land prices and bias hiring and land dealings in the east. They urge action to curb these practices.
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Washington
Hamilton Happenings Seemingly Quiet Holiday Notes
Special to the Standard from Hamilton reports residents and visitors during Christmas season. Local families including Miss Linda Johnson and James from Wesleyan College in Helena plan winter stays in Los Angeles. Several others, such as Dr Elmer Fessier and Mr and Mrs Bills, return from holiday visits to Stevensville and St Ignatius.
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Standard
Hamilton
Tee
Frank. Simpseins
Ycelord
Los Angeles
Page
Missoul
Linda Johnson
James
Wesleyan College
Helera
T.X. Taylor
Morence
Elmer Fessier
Bills
Stevens Villa
St. Ignatius Jetysian
L. R. Peck
Victor
Peck
High Liu
Thomoa N. Marlow
Sussowia
Bret Viekt ii
Mary Mee- Murty
Henry Wu Dead in Chicago After Release from Prison
Henry Wu, a former state treasurer and Republican party figure, died in Chicago after recently being released from the house of correction where he served a two year sentence for postal law violations.
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Chicago
Bec
Honey Walt
House of Correction
Rates inquiry into Wells-Fargo Express by California firm
The California Commercial Association of San Francisco filed charges with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Wells-Fargo Express discriminated, concealed lower bulk rates for a 16,000 pound shipment from New York, and charged 28 per hundred pounds for quantity freight. The inquiry, led by Commissioner Lane, notes delays since 1906 and a practice of pooling large consignments to qualify for lower express rates.
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Sim Franciacs
Franklin Ty. Lane
Wells-Fargo Express Company
California Commercial Association of San Francisco
Interstate Pemferce Commission
Express
New York
Callinia Commercial Association
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
San Francisca
Re Tail
Asanvlafon
Emntsany
Mayor Talks Of Lid And How To Keep It On
In St Paul Minnesota J T Haynes of Minespolig spoke at the Minnesota Sons of the Revolution meeting. He argued laws must be observed and federal law should guide enforcement. He noted prohibitionists seized on opportunities but warned execution of laws rests with the people and government.
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St. Paul
Dee
Angor
J.T. Haynes
Minespolig
Minnesota Sons of the Revolution
Nell
Nm Vilage
Laws to Protect Whales and Green Turtles Proposed
At the annual meeting of the Ver tabrete Voleantal crisis of Aimerfen at Yale University, a resolution urged Congress to enact laws to prevent the slaughter of whales during the breeding season. Prof. G. Ro Wieland of Yale reports 1,000,000 whales killed in the last millennium and cites $272,000,000 in profits. he warns the whale may vanish if no protection is found. He also notes the green turtle is rapidly declining and faces possible extinction without preservation.
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New Taven
Conwy
Congress
Aimerfen
Yale University
G. Ro Wieland
Yale Scientific School
Andross
Whelan
Two Large Companies Enter Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Link Manufacturing Company of Canandaigua and the Real Mtan Netieing Company of Newark face bankruptcy orders. Each firm produced enamel ware and owed about 1,556,000 dollars, secured by bank-held paper in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Providence. Creditors aim to reorganize and salvage the plants and stock for shareholders.
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Buanent
Mackholdlera
Anxious San Diego Bank Theft Suspect May Aid Extradition
San Diego observers report attorney Julius Th. Prune arrived on the Ensenada to press the case of recovering $565,000 in non negotiable securities thought to be linked to the William Walker wrecking scandal. Bank officers reportedly seek the securities more than Walker’s punishment, hoping Prune can locate the papers and reveal their hiding place with proper measures.
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San Diego
Dec. S
Tulius TH. Prune
Sen
Ronte
Securites
Willian
Waller
Conn
Hank
Tefk
Walker
Wem
Ponse
Fils Leip
Val
Will Shorten His Life to Keep Him in Prison
San Francisco reports affidavits served on District Attorney Langdon by Louis Glass' attorneys. They seek to compel action to free their client, citing a visit by Drs Magtley Williams and others who described Glass in a deteriorated, porvaud state said to threaten his health and life.
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San Francisco
Langdon
J. ©. Coogan
Louis Glass
Jell
Des Moines Man Convicted of Murder Sentenced to Prison
Des Moines Iowa man was convicted of murdering Charica Morris, a wealthy property owner, and sentenced to life in prison. He confessed to the crime after authorities notified him, and the judge ordered transport to Fort Madison penitentiary for the term.
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Des Moines
Towa
New
Charica IL Morris
Fort Madleon
Toony
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