United States to Send More Troops to North China
Manila reports Minister Calhoun's request prompts Major General Bell to dispatch another battalion of the Fifteenth Infantry to North China. Lieutenant Colonel Root will command 600 troops, with further company reinforcements to total 1,200 in the region. Transports Seward and Liscum are ordered to depart Friday for China.
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Jas
Pekin
United States
Chlva Manila
Calfhaun
Frankin Bell
Philippines
Fifteenth Infantry
North China
Edwin A. Root
James M. Arragmnith
China
Seward
Liscum
Atlanta Federation Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
The Atlanta Federation of Trades marked its seventy fifth anniversary with an evening program at Taft Hall. Jerome Jones opened with regrets from Mayor Winn and T. Ladson, S. Marks served as master of ceremonies, and J. G. Camp delivered remarks on workers progress. Miss Josephine Rainwater presented a vocal gala, with Mrs. R. B. Blackburn and attorney William M. Smith among the speakers, and the Bearden sisters closed the event with vocal numbers.
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Atlanta Musicians’ Union
Bearden Alstera
At Tanta Federation of Tredes
Taft
Atlanta
Jerome Jones
The
Journal of Labor
Winn
T. Ladson
Mr. Jones
S. Marks
Atlanta Federation
Mr. Marks
Atlanta Federation Sines
J. G. Camp
Alkahest Lyceum
Blackburn
William M. Smith
Minses Bearden
Detective Burns or His Double in Town
A disguised man resembling detective Burns, or Burns himself, mingled in a secluded hotel and claimed to be the famed sleuth. He conversed with several prominent men and appeared candid about Burns, yet no trace of the real Burns was found afterward.
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Detective Burns
Amerita
Sherlock Helmes
Burns
Éls
Mr. Burns
Roosevelt attacks rivals as campaign intensifies
In a vigorous mood Colonel Roosevelt assailed opponents while addressing a large crowd. He criticized Secretary Stimson's Chicago speech and warned against tactics aimed at wrecking the Republican Party. George W. Perkins dodged questions on Roosevelt talks, saying he carried a message from Senator Dixon. La Follette plans primary-focused strategy in North Dakota California and other states. Alabama Republicans prepare for a Taft-dominated convention. Missouri and Michigan discuss presidential preference primaries amid tight party maneuvering.
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Jrector
United States Steel Corporation
Coronél
Roosevelt
Mather
Stimson
Chicago
Taft
Min¢éola
Suich Aw
Oyster Bay
J. Perkins
Benator Dixon
Hls
Atepa
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California
la Follette
Nebraska
South Dakota
Oregon
New Jersey
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Alabama
Birmingham
Ald
Thompson
Roosevelt Forces
Pope M. Fang
Moosevelt
Foundea
G.O. P
Missouri
Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Cutamingon
Chacae
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
iMareh
House of Representatives
Osbtord
Osborn
Massachiusetts Legislatire
Abiyate ‘Latestoday
Mexico City cabinet changes rumoured to placate factions
A source believes six of eight portfolios will be replaced to mollify Vanquists, Liberals, the army, and Maderistas. Potential moves include Vasques Gomez to public instruction and Treviño to war, with Pino Suarez succeeding Vasques Gomez on reform. Congress may elect Treviño as interim president if resignations occur. Taft discusses strict neutrality with Mexican envoy Crespo and states US troops will aid border enforcement.
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Mexico City
Francisco Vasques- Gomez
Public Instruction
Tirandaco de la Barra
Ministry of Foreign Relations
Diaz
General Geronimo Trevino
War Office
Fernando Iglesias Calderon
Liberal Party
Pino Suarez
Department of the Interior
Alfredo Roblea Dominguez
Madero
Congress
Maduro
Fino Suarez
General Trevino
Republic
Taft
Washington
Mexico
Senor Martinez Y. Crespo
United States
Texas
Manuel Caters
Henry Lane Wilson
State Department
Burton Smith Letter on Lewis Case Causes Exchange
Washington and Atlanta correspondence reveal Attorney General Wickersham and Atlanta attorney Burton Smith debating the status of Lewis, a Boston Black man, in the American Bar Association. Wickersham states the ABA aims to establish justice, not violate its constitution. Smith replies caustically about racial equality and presidential renomination, accusing the AG of perverting his office and mocking his race.
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Wickersham
Burton Smith
Atlanta
Lewis
Boston
American Bar Association
GeoRge W. Wickersham
Mr. Smith
Washington
D. C
Bir
Taft
United States
Woman Robbery and Assault on Garnett Street
Mrs. KR Calloway of Valhalla was knocked down on Garnett Street and robbed of her bag and $10 by a young man described as black and slender wearing short trousers. She sought aid as officers Palmer and McWilliams searched the area but the assailant escaped. A visit to a local home followed for aid and a later report.
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KR. Calloway
Valhalla
Garnett Street
J ‘Mra. Callowgy
Stregt
Cortral-hvanne
Sfatcherd
Crackers and Yankees Report By Roster Toss
Crackers and Yankees list rosters with outfielders infielders catchers and pitchers. Names include Hemphill Jord in Sykes McMurray Wells Kerr Mayer Sitton Johns Miller Ravelle Hogue Desau Britton and others. Yankees roster lists Ford McConnell Martin Holquin Olarfte Uppas Caldwell Vaughan Cree Walter Sweeney Williams and Fisher.
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Hemphill
Jord In
Sykes
le ‘Atchers
McMurray & Wek
Pitchera
Atking
Mayer and Genee
Quifeldera
Walera
Batley
Ainfielders
Howard
Wolfe
Warner
James
Phelan
Catchera—Wells
Milter
Yankees
Ford
McConnell
Martin
Ars
Hol Quing
Olarfte
Uppas
Caldwell
Vaughan
Arop
Sirest
Tanneman
Appleby
Bergen
Prieat
Brumpf
Curry
Erhard
Wolverton
Coleman
Dolan
Simmons
Hartzell
Daniele
Kauff
Zinn
Ozborn
Friday March 8 reporting day for the Crackers
The article notes March 8 as reporting day for the Crackers with Sunday March 10 as the last day for manager Hemphil. Nine players are already on the roster and twenty-two more are due to report. The group includes three outfielders five infielders all catchers and eight pitchers. Train arrivals through Sunday night are expected to bring recruits for spring workouts. Whitey Alperman will not arrive until Monday and Charley Miller later next week due to a death in his family.
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Crackers
Hemphil
Whitey Alperman
Charley Miller
Battling Nelson Cancels Atlanta Engagement
Battling Nelson the Durable Dane has canceled his Atlanta appearance after breaking his hands in a recent scrap. He wired promoter Brownfield on Wednesday morning and will return home to Hagewich to rest. Nelson plans to box here again when healed, with Eddie Smith likely to headline a rescheduled show at Frank Whitney next Tuesday and Clarence English with Young Nitchie in the star bout on March 19.
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Nelson
Dane
Atlanta
Brownfield
Hagewich
Hox
Eddie Smith
Frank
Whitney
Clarence
English
Young Nitchie
Perry Lipe Heads Savannah Club in 1912
Perry H. Lipe of Irving, Texas will manage the Savannah Club in the South Atlantis League for the 1912 season, starting April 18. Negotiations with the veteran minor league manager concluded, with a contract to be signed soon and Lipe expected in Savannah by mid March to begin planning for the season.
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Perry H. Lipe
Irving
Savannaty
Indians
Illinois
Ernie Howart
Hunter FM
George Roche
Harry Coldflower
Jesse Becker
Jack Coveney
Fiddle Schultze
George Crabble
F. J. Wilhelm
Club
Andrade killed in revolution in Ecuador tug of power
Quito March 6 General Julio Andrade a leading Ecuadorian military figure was killed during an attack on the police barracks by conservatives led by himself. General Leonidas Plaza offered the provisional presidency but refused.
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Quito
Ecuador
Julio Andrade
Guayaquil
Jombia
Republic
Andrade
Leonidus Plaza
Carlos Frelle
Senate
Francisco Andrade Marin
Chamber of Deputies
Ficunder
Estrada
Flavio Alfaro
Montero
McGinty Named Assistant Secretary of Commerce Commission
Washington March 6 Special G B McGinty of Forsyth Ga was named assistant secretary of the interstate commerce commission John H Marble of California was named secretary McGinty has served with the commission since 1910 including posts in statistics private secretary to Judge Judson C Clements and later confidential clerk to the chairman He was also a special attorney and examiner and is the son of Mrs Louise M McGinty of Forsyth Ga and brother of T A McGinty of Macon Ga
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Washington
G. B. McGinty
Forsyth
Interstate Commerce Commission
John H. Marble
California
McGinty
Commission
Division of Statistics
Judson C. Clements
Prouty
Louise M. McGinty
T. A. McGinty
Macon
Kilbane Offers Attell Title Chance on Labor Day
San Francisco reports Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion said he would give Abe Attell a title rematch. He suggested Labor Day as a convenient date for the bout and expressed willingness to grant Attell another opportunity to win back the crown.
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Kilbane
Attell
San Francisco
Johnny Kilbane
Abe Attell
Labor Day
Yankees Add To Spring Roster With 28 Men On Hand
By noon Wednesday the Yankees had 28 players present and seven more expected, including 11 pitchers, 4 catchers, 9 infielders, and 4 outfielders. Lenagy Jim Vaughan arrived after midnight Tuesday but learned of it Wednesday morning. Osborn, Ray Caldwell, and Jack Warhop joined the group, Wolverton predicting a strong season. Chase Gardner Williams and Fisher are near arrivals, while Cree Walter and Sweeney will report later.
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Wolverton
Osborn
Rochester
Ray Caldwell
Jack Warhop
Chase
Gardner
Williams
Fisher
Cree
Walter
Sweeney
Welters Touted by Local Pug Community
The accompanying cut shows an excellent likeness ofimmy Perry, the Pittsburgh welterweight, who is touted by the local fight contingent. Bobby Reynolds of New York is mentioned, with Grover Hayes and Jerry noted in association with Staten's club on Saturday night.
Staten Promises Best Card Yet for Local Boxing Show
Murphey Frank Whitney and the crowd hype Perrygstep as the route to victory with Reynolds as the known opponent. Chattanooga lightweight Jake Abel and Abe Ullman back the clash while Staten works toward pairing Soldier Walden with a top local challenger. The card, lagging prelims aside, aims to top Staten’s past efforts.
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Murphey
Frank Whitney
Reynolds
Jake Abel
Chattanooga
AbelUman
Perrygstep
Staten
Thailie Gee
Soldier Walden
Matty Mathewson Receives Honorary Auto Gift
Gotham fans start a subscription drive to present Christy Mathewson with an automobile as opening season tribute at the Polo Grounds. Since 1909 he has appeared in 421 Giants games with 290 wins and 131 losses and a .685 lifetime average. His best year was 1904 with 16 wins.
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Christy Mathewson
New York Gianta
Giantas
Gothamtown
Polo Grounds
Glanta
Mathewson
Local soccer teams to clash at Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Soccer Football Club will host Auburn led by Mike Donahue at Piedmont Park on Saturday. Atlanta won 2 1 at Auburn recently, a close score signaling evenly matched sides. Auburn alumni plan to attend. tickets available at Spalding's on Broad Street.
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Atlanta
Auburn
Mike Donahue
Piedmont Park
Atlanta Bars
Spalding
Broad Street
Peter OBrien Reports to Albany Manager for Practice
Peter J. O’Brien, former Albany shortstop in the New York League last season, reported to Manager Hemphill for practice. He arrived from Binghamton on Wednesday morning, a day late, and says he is in excellent condition after shedding rheumatism that troubled him during the 1911 season.
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Peter J. O'Brien
Albany
Hemphill
Binghamton
O'Brien
Rome Ball Association Elects New Officers
Rome Ga Maren Special The meeting of the stockholders of the Rome Baseball Association was held this afternoon and affairs started off for the 1912 season New officers were elected president R A Denny vice president Charles R Porter treasurer T J Simpson secretary Leron Porter The directors were increased to eleven and consist of T J Simpson R A Denny C R Porter Caldwell Porter J H O Neill M N Griffin KE E Lindsey F S Barron N C Hoyt Robert W Graves and John M Graham It was decided to increase the capital stock from 3000 to 5000 immediately The meeting was an enthusiastic one and the rooms of the Manufacturers and Merchants Association were filled The additional money being raised will be used for the purchase of real estate and improvements on the park.
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Rome
Maren
Rome Baseball Association
R. A. Denny
Charles R. Porter
T. J. Simpson
Leron Porter
C. R. Porter
Caldwell Porter
Nill Released as Chattanooga Team Makes Moves
Chattanooga Tenn March 6 Second baseman George Nill was released today Pitcher Carmichael was suspended Pitchers Jones and Blessing were sent to Anniston and Macon clubs respectively The club announced further roster changes following the decision to release Nill
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Chattanooga
Tenn
George Nill
Carmichael
Jones
Blessing
Anniston
Macon
Baraca Baseball League Opens Thursday Meeting
The Baraca Baseball League will hold its first meeting Thursday night at seven o'clock at the College of Optora on Peachtree Street. Representing teams seeking league placement should attend, as federation rules will also be discussed.
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Baraca Baseball League
College of Optora
Peachtree Street
Fritz to Kansas City Pitcher Report to American Association
Charles Fritz of the city has been notified to report to the Kansas City team of the American Association. He pitched for Memphis last season and joins the league transfer.
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Fritz
Kansas City
Mobile
Charles ‘Fritz
American Association
Memphis
1912 Sporting Annual Record Book announced
T S Andrews of Milwaukee has published his 1912 sporting annual record book covering 112 noted fighters and many sports including baseball, auto racing and aviation. It features illustrations of prominent fighters and up to date records and is advertised as the leading sporting annual in the country. Copies may be ordered by mail from Drews & Messietti publishers, Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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T. S. Andrews
Milwaukee
wWis
Drews & Messietti Publishers
Milwaukea
Win
Pembroke Finlayson Dies After Baseball Strain
Pembroke Finlayson, 22, formerly of the Brooklyn National League team, died in Brooklyn after a strain suffered while playing last summer for the Memphis team. He leaves a widow and two children. Born in South Carolina.
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Pembroke Finlayson
Brooklyn Ntional
Brooklyn
Memphis
Finlayson
South Carolina
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