International six day bicycle race opens at Madison Square Garden
Sixteen teams begin the annual six day contest at Madison Square Garden Downey leads early as James Corbett fires the starting gun The start on Monday marks the long grind with riders limited to twelve hours daily by order Of the opening hour all teams cover 24 miles and 9 laps at 2 o'clock Breton leads update
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Madison Square Roof Garden
New York
Madison Square Garden
Leon Georget
Victor Dupre
John, Raynolds
Ireland
James Benyon
England
Joseph Fogler
Brooklyn
James Moran
Boston
Atlantic-Pacific
Charles A Sherwood
Carl A Limberg
San Jose
Cal French
Louis Darragon
Petit Breton
Utah
Iowa
E Samuelson
Salt Lake
E Mitten
Davenport
Germin-Holland
Walter Rutt
John Biel
Chicago
Iver Lawson
Urban McDonald
Edmond Jacquelin
France
Dario Vanoni
Italy
Yankee-Dixie
Bobby Waltthour
Atlanta
Matt E Downey
Long Island
John Bedell
Menus
Bedell
Patrick Logan
Walter A Pardgett
Buffalo
The
H. Wilcox
Saxony Williams
East Lake
Floyd Krebs
Arthur Vanderatuyff
Hardy Downing
Cal
Nat Butler Cambridge
Maas Farmer
Messenger Hoy
Rank Galvin
New Whiford
Conn
George Whe
Syracuse
N . Corbett
Gan
James
Breton
Lusitania Arrives After Stormy North Atlantic Passage
The Lusitania of the Cunard line reached port after storms buffeted the voyage from Liverpool to New York. The ship battled heat and heavy seas, completing the crossing in five days, five hours, and twenty-two minutes, marking its first run under a new four day slip. The vessel reportedly averaged 19.52 knots en route.
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Lusitania
New York
Bimmis
Liverpool
Grand Bonks
Cunard Line
Port Toda
Portugal in Quiet Ahead of Elections in April
Lisbon reports a calm political atmosphere as the government signals plans to end the dictatorship and hold elections on April 1. France’s firm stance has triggered a breakup of the opposition coalition.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Diaro Lustrado
Prom Dimes
France
Mirth of a Murderer In London Jeweler Shop Heist
A burglar uses a tin opener like tool to cut iron shop shutters and steal small, high value gems. He writes a note saying the shop is closed due to a death in the family after stabbing the jeweler to death in the back. The story contrasts witty phrases about mushrooms and tomatoes.
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London
Meetings Dominate Week in Southern Athletics Circuit
In Clemson and Atlanta key sports gatherings unfold this week as the Southern League and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet. Major topics include transfer of the Shreveport franchise to Mobile, possible Little Rock expansion, and the one year rule amid active bids and executive shifts.
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I A. & Gathers
Clemson
New York
Southern League
Atlanta
Southern Intercolegiate Athletic Association
Southern
Board of
Kavanaugh
McCullough
Babb
Memphs
Rather
Mike Fint
Little Rock
Clark Miller
Frank
New Orleans
Mobile
Cotton States
Bly Smith
Heisman
Joyner
Piedmont Hotel
Shreveport
Chattanooga
Little Hook
Lowry Arnold
Crawford
Coleman
Memphis
Baugh
Birmingham
Hotel Marion Annex listing near Terminal Station
Dabney H. Scoville proprietor advertises The Hotel Marion Annex at 57 West Mitchell Street near Terminal Station. The European plan rooms cost $2.00 per day with bath and $2.50 to $3.00.
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Marion Annex
Terminal Station
West
Mitchell St
Dabney H. Scoville
Proprietie Hotel
Marion
Orth of St
Clemson Coach Supports Proposed Athletic Rule At Session
Professor Riggs of Clemson argues for the rule to improve athletic atmosphere and integrity. He says it will not hurt first year teams and notes colleges may protest, while the association begins its first session Friday night with Coach Helaman returning from New York to attend.
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Professor Riggs
Clemson
Association
Athletica
Helaman
New York
Minor league push to enter Chicago eyed by Association
Baseball writers report the National and American League meetings in New York and Chicago may spark the American Association’s bid to enter Chicago. The push aims to secure concessions from the big leagues even if denied. Association members see the move as a negotiating wedge for future favors.
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East
American Association
Chicago
New York
Association
Birds of Peace
Grand Tonight Shows The Prince Chapteria With Star Cyril Scott
At the Grand tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night the Broadway success The Prince Chapteria stars Cyril Scott. A young artist cared for by a dying mother’s child learns love and perseverance amid fame’s lure as his life intertwines with Alice and a widow. At the Bijou Nat Wis stages A Lady Dog, a strong draw for Atlanta audiences with song, scenery, and comedy.
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the Grand
Prince Chay
New York
Broadway
Cyril Scott
Teria
Alice
Ife
Fittte
Non
Nat M. Wills
Nat Wis
Atlanta
The Lady and Her Dog in Fry's Magazine
A brief vignette on social dynamics between men and their dogs. The piece notes men who claim mastery of their establishments yet serve their dogs, and warns against disparaging a lady’s dog lest one make an enemy.
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Fry's Magazine
Selma Seeks Mobile Franchise in Cotton States League
Selma Alabama reports a letter indicating the Chicago National Club may choose Selma for spring training and possibly move to obtain a Mobile franchise in the Cotton States League. A strong Selma effort is planned at Gulfport to secure the Mobile slot.
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Selma
Ala
Chicago
Ima
Belma
Cubs
Ang
Gulfport
Mobile
Pickings From The Diamond World
Detroit manager Hughey Jennings seeks another pitcher and may trade Fred Falkenberg for Charley Caer while Joe Cantillon eyeing a Tiger regular. Cantillon demands his choice in any deal. Waddell still plays football for Reading. Leach could move to Cincinnati as manager candidate.
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Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Isaffering
Joe Cantillon
Fred Falkenberg
Charley Caer
Jennings
Carr
Bayérn
Indianapolis
Safetv
Washington
Annal
Chicago
Fitto
Cantillon
Tiger
Rube Waddell
Reading
Rube
Burial Fees at Westminster Abbey Under Review
The Westminster Gazette reports Westminster Abbey burial fees are not about money but charges vary by interment spot. Dean Stanley cut the costs to a maximum of £111 40 2d, with possible £20 reductions. fabric fund contributions range £26 to £46, and other charges include dean, canon, choir and verger fees plus clergy attire costs totaling about £34 2s 24 and £32s respectively.
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Gazette
Merly
Dean Stanley
Arrest of a drunk negro in a southern town
An antebellum negro, brought before a village magistrate for drunkenness, asks for a lawyer who helped him before. The attorney is summoned as spectators gather in the small office. The exchange reveals the man’s plea and the magistrate’s response amid local scrutiny.
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Harper's Weekly
Auto Gossip For Auto Fiends And The Good Roads Move
A collage of early auto industry notes. From 1907 to 1908 ambitious races across Florida and transcontinental tours are planned. Tire composition and durability are debated with rubber content and puncture resistance explained. Eaton and Hooper push the American Automobile Association’s nationwide good roads drive, urging motorists to support the national group and its efforts to improve roads and safety.
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Aga Goddard
Cleveland Automobile Club
BR. P Hooper
American Automobile Association
Good Roads Board
Mr Goddard
Ohio
Hha
Good Roads
F H. Eliott
Firth Avenue
New York
Little Mamie Hone Rone The New York Sun
A New York Sun piece notes a teacher recounting how Russian children grasp words quickly and illustrate meanings. A student highlights ambiguity with a tack example, showing a playful miscue that underscores cross cultural language learning.
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Mamie Hone Rone
The
New York Sun
Educational Alliance
Mamie Rose
A Potato Test For Texture And Quality
A historic note describes a method to test potato quality by rubbing a peeled potato halves. If the mixture forms a rich froth and starch separates cleanly, the potato is good. a dry or mealy result indicates poorer quality, while the halves sticking together signals strong starch.
Remarkable 1907 sports feats span ice to auto races
Review of 1907 highlights across ice and snow sports, aquatics, yachting, auto racing, shooting, and billiards. Notable records include cross country nine miles in 47 20, ski jump 114 feet, 6,000 metres in 9 645, and 20 mile yacht course in 39 BO sec. Auto speed marks, swimming records, and shooting totals also featured, with top performers named and noted for future potential.
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Walter Chrise
Charles Daniels
Charles Eyward
Brighton Head
Capt Hardy
Thompson
Colta Banling
Ralph Ross
John Managan
Martin Sheridan
George Bonhag
Melvin Sheppard
Walter Christie
Nazzaro
Fiat
France
Duray
de Dietrich
Charles M Danielé
New York, A.C
Colin
Charles Edward
Brighton Beach
Belmont Park
Tramfast
General Watts
Mmre
Dog Insured for 600 Dollars Aboard Lusitania
The New York Herald reports a Pomeranian named Elf insured for 600 dollars traveled aboard the Lusitania with George Peck the butcher as caretaker. The tiny pet, weighing three and a half pounds, is noted for its prize lineage and calm temperament, admired by many aboard the liner.
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Shelton Brown
Liverpool
George Peck
Jet
George Raper
Shelton Brown Elf
Fuffy
Haughty Prince
Sable Mite
Reginald
Mayhew
Clifton
Staten Island
New York
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