Thorpe Admits Pro Status Amid Olympic Glory
Indian athlete James Thorpe acknowledged he played for a paid professional baseball team while a Carlisle student three years ago. He said he did not charge money for his athletic winnings and admitted pro status that could affect Amateur Athletic Union standings. The letter outlines his career after Olympic success and the shift of honors stemming from his professional designation. The piece notes reactions from King Gustave V and mentions other sports news and contracts around the period.
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En York
Jan
James Thorpe
Thorpe
Reelstion Committee
Amateur Athlete Union
Carlisle
Thorpe Gearoe
Thorp
Gam
Rim Gerin
Miateur Athletic Union
Celtic Park
Thorpe Hae
Sweden
Gustave
Thorpe Gor
James Thorpe dodges statement on amateur status plans
Xo Future Plans from Cartisse Pa reports James Thorpe declined to discuss his admission of professionalism or retirement as an amateur athlete. He hinted at talking to Morrow later and said he needs time to consider his future plans. Races feature multiple finishers and times amid a list of horse names and purses.
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Cartisse
James Thorpe
Morrow
BomspeiI Finals Near In St Paul Curling Meet
Special dispatch from St Paul details the curling finals paths as Paul Bonspiel's rink aims to close the event tonight. Dr W G Williams of Winnipeg competes in two finals with Hastings and Dunbar awaiting potential semi final clashes and Thomas and Dunbar set for a Patrick Duluth final. The Williams team faced a handicap when Grady was ill, yet won two games before losing to Thombia, as Dunbar and Hastings rally to lead the grand aggregate into tonight's play.
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St. Paul
Minn
W. G. Williams
Winnipeg
Patrick-Duluth
McNabb
Grand
Tapide
Mich
Dunbar
Williams
Grady
Leslie Murray
Winnipegers
Thombia
Patrick du ‘Itory
Thomas
Parkinson
Phillips
McNabb S
Speaking of Bush Leaguers and the training camp lore
The piece ribbles about a spring training era with nicknames like Wagner and Cobb. It recalls players Baker Collins Wood and scribe chatter praising a rising hurler and the phantom swing, comparing him to Matty while noting Evers and the crowd's familiar refrain.
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Sandher Evers
Baker, Collins
Wood
International Harvester Files Papers in New Jersey
Trenton January 27 articles incorporating the International Harvester Corporation filed with the secretary of state. The new company is chartered under New Jersey law with authorized capital 140 million dollars. The filing notes a name change to International Harvester Company of New Jersey and a capital stock of 20 million preferred and 40 million common, with 7 percent cumulative dividends. Signatories include Harold F. Mc Chicago, William L. Saunders Plainfield, John A. Chapman Chicago, and Clarence F. Gregory with Hubert H. Neilsen New York.
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Trenton
N. J
International Harvester Corporation
International Harvester Company
Lane
New Jersey
Nenad
George H. McChimick
International Harvester Company of
Harold F. McChicago
Willam L. Saunders
Plaifield
John A. Chapman
Chicago
Land
Clarence F. Gregory
Hubert
Neilsen
New Yorks
Nicholson Dead Sweet Grass Assessor
Obituary notes the death of H J Nicholson the county assessor at Big Timber from blood poisoning. Born May 1861 in Canterbury, he moved with family to Vancouver Island areas, pursued studies in Omaha, and worked in business. Survived by parents Henry and Mrs Nicholson four sisters and two brothers with funeral plans pending arrival of his father from Vancouver. Body likely to be laid to rest beside brother Arthur buried earlier in Vancouver Island.
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Hig Timber
H. J. Nicholson
Tierbert John Nichol
Canterbury
Houlder Valley
Big ‘Timber
Herbert
Om Nebol
Omaha Business College
Teer County
Vancouver
Katte Lof
Trio Herbert
Mimsell Welth
Clyde Curtin
Goa
Mr. Nicholson
Raves Runm
Ted Anty
Nicholson
Henry Nicholson
Gladys
Helen
Furgoose
Vanner Island
British Columba
Marion
Wig Tiber
Stuart
State University
Charles
Nicholson & Curtis
Vancouver Island
Arthur
Death by Own Action at Havre Hotel Casino Losses
A man in Havre shot himself after losing money at gaming tables in two incidents. The deceased, once cashier of a Hingham bank, faced financial ruin and personal distress from gambling losses between December and January. Lawsuits allege $162 and $82 were lost to two men at local gaming venues. authorities note the accused dealers operated the venues. The party, identified as Bruce, died after an attempt to flee Havre for relief, with the incident occurring near the Maverick saloon and Havre hotel.
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Hingham Bank
Havre
George
Bruce
Hingham
Wass
International Har Titer Company
Tince
John
Marin Hagenson
Gracker
Xatoon
Decpford
Fruce
Berg pleads guilty to larceny in Lewistown case
George Berg an abtian pleaded guilty to Amana larceny and was arraigned for stealing a large amount of clothing from a restaurant at Stanford. Heavy snowstorm and moisture influenced regional winter wheat outlook. yields expected with a big jump in emal yield in Jugith basin due to acreage. The Milwaukee area plans a roundhouse on the Dans tract, disrupting depot activity and delaying improvements.
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Stown
George Berg
Yeaterday
Amana
Wybudge Toy
Ba Ayers
Fentingy
Berg
Stanford
Jugith
Everehing
Naith Thasin
Hariy
Tess
Wisdom News Report On Local Bridge Repairs
H Johnson of a Minneapolis bridge balding company visited Wisdom to inspect Squaw Creek Bridge and present a report to Beaverhead and Deer Lodge counties. He detailed necessary work to accommodate increasing traffic and protect public safety. Joseph Woodworth, a popular Wisdom resident, faces danger at home due to intestinal inflammation.
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Wisdom
L. H. Johnso
Minneapolis
Squaw Creek
Joseph Woodworth
Record Bid For Big Hole Steers Sets Unusual Demand
A record price for Big Hole cattle was secured last week on 452 head owned by Jones Land and Cattle Co and Spokane Cattle Fund. The 1200 pound, 7% cent steak cattle were shipped toward Anaconda amid unprecedented demand from eastern and western buyers. Western bidders offered six to seven cents per pound with several coast dealers in the region. Wenger recently secured 700 head for shipment to East Anaconda.
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Jan
Big Hole
Alaska
Jones Land and Cattle Company
Spokane Cattle Fund
Stig
Anaconda
Retail Merchants Begin Convention at Helena
Hetena January 27 tenth annual Retail Merchants Convention opens with Mayor Purcell welcoming attendees. President Sanden reads report, committees named, sessions to continue tomorrow with banquet Tuesday. Topics include credit, insurance, co operation, railroad rates, legislation, cost of living, and merchant benefits. Officers named Fred S. Sanden president Ernest Hellman vice president W T Lints second vice president Charley Austin secretary Henry Fisher treasurer P M Reiley and others on board. gathering includes leaders from Butte Missoula Bozeman Helena and Great Falls.
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Hetena
Montana Dogan Itsues
Purcell
Sanden
Association
Fred S. Sanden
Helena
Ernest Hellman
Boxeman
W. T. Lints
Deer Lodge
Charley Austin
Butte
Henry Fisher
Treantree
P.M. Reiley
Missoula
Grinp
Walter
Deputy Sheriff narrowly escapes death in shooting knee injury
Red Lodge man Deputy Sheriff John Walker barely survives when a bullet from his own firearm grazes his abdomen and tears through the index finger, cutting the bone. He was discharged from the force and is reported as wounded but alive.
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Red Lodge
John Walker
Fire Damages Livingston Art and Deco Store
Livingston reports a basement blaze at the Art and Deco store causing about 2000 in losses. Defective wiring cited as the probable cause. Local railroad unions met to oppose the proposed workmen's compensation bill affecting their members.
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Livingston
Livingston Art and
Bromecomotive
Heike Must Serve Time and Large Fine Summary
Charles Tt. Heike former secretary of American Sugar Refining received no immunity from prosecution for sugar weighing frauds after testifying to the grand jury The Supreme Court ruled he must serve six months imprisonment and pay a five thousand dollar fine Heike had been convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government and faced Sherman antitrust related investigations and later Brooklyn customs fraud charges
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Washington
Charles Tt. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
Supreme Court
Heike
Tietke
Smpany
Customs
Brooklyn
Mielke
Butte Chamber of Commerce Banquet Highlights Prosperity
Butte business leaders gathered at the Silver Bow club for a first time banquet under the Chamber of Commerce. Toasts praised Montana’s mining wealth, coal and wheat potential, and the city’s growth while cautioning about future taxes and civic policy. Notables including M. Taborg, D. J. Charles, Bruce Kremer, and Governor Stewart sent remarks or telegrams.
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Busheet Men
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Silver How Club
Malcolm. Gillis
Dr. Witherspoon
Charles Goodale
M. Taborg
Bruce Kremer
D. J. Charles
Herfran Hank
W. Allen
J. Hl. Rowe
Brophy
Mr. Branscompe
John Scoville
Ralph Hodgens
Donovan
Hillman
Marvin Akinete
Iason
Guest
A. P. Henningsen
F. Henningsen
F. A. Henningsen
Mr.Crawford
Me. Cronkhite
Mr. McArthur
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Youlden
R. P. Casey
George Oewisli
W. W. Wirth
Judge Lynch
Marco AM UR Shlebothem
E. B. Welrick
Cutler
Stewart
Alle
Montana
St Sill
Hutte
Merchants’ Association
Imprompt
C. P. Nevin Tit
Durston
Eugene Carroll
Man Arrested Over Unmarried License Confusion
George Dolan a 23 year old tailor on West Park Street was arrested after Mrs M Carson of 322 East Park Street complained he refused to leave her home while claiming a 22 year old department store employee who Dolan says is his wife was at the party. Dolan admitted they applied for a license but never wed and says he wrote a note requesting a 10 minute talk with the young woman. Both women offered no bond.
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Butte
T. J. Walsh
Bug Lear
Stewart
Charles
George Dolan
Dolan & Banks
Tai Iors
West Park Street
Dolan
M. Carson
East Park Street
Hughes
Hiolan
Wilson
Soman Dolan
Carson
All Cut to Pieces Happy to Be Alive
Frank Williams a colored bank porter was severely cut in a street brawl on South Main Street. He described being attacked by Chicken Holmes who allegedly carried three knives. Williams survived and was treated at a hospital as Holmes was detained by detectives.
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Frank Williams
Schankelberger
Williams
Spokane
Holmes
Homes
Willams
Jair
Funerals for Dennis agan Frank F een and John Hf Koski
Multiple funeral notices. Dennis agan will be buried at Catholic cemetery after high mass at St Mary’s. Frank F een to Joseph’s church for requiem mass. John Hf Koski to be interred after services at Sherman Reed chapel. Michael O’Brien's funeral from his sister’s home to St Lawrence Church with mass at 2:30. Margaret Sullivan, two months old, funeral at residence on Pearl Street.
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Gan
Dennis ¢Agan
Wyoming Street
St. Mary's Church
Frank Feen
Bee Joseph's Church
Koski
John Hf Koski
Sherman & Reed
Tecocks
Mountain
Newsways MEET at Butte Glee Club read by Edythe O Leary
The Stephens Glee club and gifted locutionist Miss Edythe O Leary headlined a lively evening for newsboys last night in the clubrooms. Readings from The Story of Andrew Francis and Riley poetry captivated, with Grace Bourett and Freren Miller providing piano numbers. Mayor Jimmy Lee was ill. Ted Foey presided. Prizes for good conduct awarded in the APst and second wards. next week’s program, directed by the seventh and eighth wards, will follow.
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Stephens Glee Club
Edythe O'Leary
Butte
Miss O'Leary
Andrew Francis
Riley
Mises Grace Bourett
Freren Miller
Jimmy Lee
Ted Foey
Fighting Schoolboys Faces City Duty Arrests
Report from the city describes fighting schoolboys as the daily scene with officers Tawson and Gite aiding the arrest. Jailer Barney Lavelle oversaw the event while Welden Batn and Agron Radelph were among those involved in the disturbance at Teal sport days.
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Tex Celvea
Barney Lavelle Ester
Ke. Welden
Batn
Agron Radelph
Teal Sport
Ace
Tawson
Gite
Brass Band at the Holland Rink Tonight
Skaters at the Holland rink will enjoy a brass band performance tonight with continuous activities. The ice is in excellent condition and visitors are urged to arrive early to join the fun and skating pleasure.
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Holland Rink
Frankie White Defeats Hanle Johnson in Pueblo Bout
Frankie White of Chicago won by knockout in the tenth round over Hanle Johnson of Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado, on January 27.
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Pueblo
Col
Frankie White
Chicago
Hanle Johnson
Ben Campbell Hurt at Spectator Mine Fall
Ben Campbell aged 39 was caught by a fall of ground at the Spectator mine on nine. His right arm was broken. Campbell lives at All Division Street and is a patient at Murray's hospital.
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Ben Campbell
Tn Nine
Campbell
All Division Street
Murray's Hospital
Fraudulent device case arrests man on Main street
Guimont of the Silver Bow bar on Main street was arrested yesterday on a warrant for violating the ordinance prohibiting fraudulent devices. He was released on a bond. Walter Dalrymple is the informant.
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Guimont
Silver Bow Bar
Beth Main Street
Youterday
Walter Dalrymple
Two men injured at Pittsmont mine nearing recovery
RS Improving Frank Meade of 27 South Main Street and lodger Robert Douging of the Pacific hotel were confined to the Pitts mont mine sump when a round of holes exploded. They were taken to Murray hospital and both are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meade
South Main Street
Robert Douging
Pacific Hotel
Pittsmont
Murray Hospital
Swift Laboratory Rheumatism Cure Ad from Atlanta
An old型 style advertisement claims rheumatism stems from blood acid imbalance and promotes S. S. S. as the sole effective remedy. It touts Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia, selling S. S. S. for one dollar, urging readers to contact The Swift Spectral Go for specialist consultation.
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Great Swift
Rianta
Gay
Diiner
Conudentiary
Swift
Swift Bidg
Atlanta
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