United States to Strengthen China Mission Troops
United States sends another battalion of the Fifteenth infantry to North China to reinforce forces under Major General J Franklin Bell. The 600 men will join existing units under Lt Col Earwin Root and Maj James Arrasmith as transports Seward and Liscum depart Friday from Manila toward Pekin.
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Legation
Pekin
United States
China
Manila
Calhoun
J. Franklin Bell
Philippines
Fifteenth “Infantry
North China
Coltener Earwin A. .Root
James M. Arrasmith
Seward
Liscum
Atlanta Federation Celebrates Twenty First Anniversary
The Atlanta Federation of Trades marked its twenty first anniversary with a two and a half hour program at Taft Hall. An overture by a seven piece all female orchestra opened the event, followed by Bearden Sisters vocal selections. Jerome Jones read regrets from Mayor Winn and G T Ladson, S B Marks served as master of ceremonies, and Mattiks reviewed the federation’s progress. Speaker William M Smith addressed the workingman as the central theme, with Miss Josephine Rainwater and Mrs R B Blackburn delivering recitations and readings before the Bearden sisters closed the event with two vocal numbers.
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Atlanta Musicians’ Union
Bearden Sisters
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Taft
Atlanta
Jérome Jones
The
Journal of Labor
Winn
G. T. Ladson
Jones
S. B Marks
Atlanta Federation
Mattkks
Th G Camp
al- Khahest' Lyceum
Detective Burns or His Double In Town
A man resembling Detective W. J. Burns was in Atlanta on a secret mission or as his double for amusement. He spoke with several prominent men and claimed to be the celebrated sleuth, while efforts to locate the real Burns continued and no trace was found.
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Burns
W. J. Burns
Atlanta
America
Sherlock Helmes
Geveral
Mr. Burns
Roosevelt Ties Mood With Fight in Speech
In Mineola Roosevelt vented anger at Stimson's Chicago speech and campaign tactics, accusing leaders of trying to wreck the Republican Party. Perkins then said he visited Oyster Bay with a message from Senator Dixon and would not discuss details. La Follette plans focus on direct primary states, reinforcing organization in California Nebraska and more. Alabama Republicans gather for convention amid Taft control, with debates over delegates and possible state primary.
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Coronel Roosevelt
Stimson
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Mineola
Perkins
New York
George W. Perkins
Colonel Reesevélt
Senator Dixon
Oyster Bay
Colonel Roosevelt
Walter Lt. Houser
la Follette
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Oregon
New Jersey
Wisconsin
North Dakota
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Birmingham
Ala
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
la Foliette
Cummingson
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
House of Representatives
Osborn
Beth Hansen
Kre
Natal
Boston
Thassachusetts
Tomors
Cabinet changes in Mexico to placate factions
A Mexico City despatch says a reported cabinet reshuffle aims to appease warring factions and may affect six of eight portfolios. Proposed swaps include Francisco Vasquez Gomez to public instruction and Francisco de la Barra to foreign relations, with Trevino named interim president if resignations follow. Taft conferred with Mexican ambassador on neutrality law enforcement along the border and the hostages report was deemed unlikely by Washington.
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Bea
Francisco Vasquez- Gomez
Public Instruction
Francisco de la Barra Jis Alated
Ministry of Foreign Relations
Diaz
Geronimo Frevino
War Office
Fernando Iglesias Calderon
Liberal Party
Pino Suarez
Department of the Interior
Alfredo Roblés Dominguez
Madero
Department of Communications
Jesus Flores Magon
Ministry of the Interior
Department of Justice
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Finance
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Fomento
Vasquez- Gomez
United States
Texas
Manuel Calero
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
State Department
Burton Smith on Lewis case confronts federal stance
A reproduced exchange between Attorney General Wickersham and Atlanta attorney Burton Smith concerns the American Bar Association’s right to allow Lewis, a Boston Black man, to retain membership. Wickersham says the ABA’s object is justice. Smith accuses him of perverting his office and asks about race.
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Thas
Wickersham
Burton Smith
Atlanta
Hls
Lewis
Boston
Higs
American Bar Association
Mr. Smith
Washington
Albline
GeoRge W. Wickersham
Washington, D. C
Taft
The
United States
Woman robbed after being knocked down on Garnett Street
Mrs. R Calloway of Valhalla was assaulted by a young Black man on Garnett Street last night, knocked to the ground, and robbed of a bag containing $10. She, bruised and stunned, sought help at a nearby house as officers Palmer and McWilliams searched the area. The suspect fled and remains at large. Mrs Calloway, visiting, described the assailant as black, toothy, wearing short trousers, and about 18 to 20 years old.
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R. Calloway
Valhalla
8. C
Garnett
Mra
Calloway
Daya
Crackers Report Spring Arrival List and Key Recruits
The Crackers outline early spring reporting with nine players on hand and twenty-two to report by Sunday. Whitey Alperman and Charley Miller delay arrivals due to family reasons. Yankees also set to report as rosters grow with many pitchers and catchers already arriving.
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Crackers
Hemphill
Whitey’ Alperman
Charley Miller
Battling Nelson Cancelled Atlanta Engagement
Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane, has canceled his Atlanta appearance after breaking both hands in a recent scrap. He wired promoter Brownfield Wednesday, saying he will return home to Hagewich to rest and plans to box again when healed. Eddie Smith slated to meet Nelson may fight Frank Whitney next Tuesday.
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Dane
Atlanta
Brownfield
Nelson
Hagewich
Eddie Smith
Frank Whitney
Clarence
English
Young Nitchie
Perry Lipe Heads Savannah Club in 1912 Season
Savannah Georgia March 6 Perry H Lipe of Irving Texas will manage the Savannah Club in the South Atlantic League for the 1912 season which opens April 18 Terms were accepted yesterday and he will sign soon Instructions to report as early in March were sent to his Illinois home He is expected to arrive in Savannah mid March to map plans The decision ends a two week negotiation with Lipe after many applicants including Hunter Hi George Roche Harry Col Hftoner Jesse Becker Jack Coveney Veddie Schultze George Crabble and F Wilhelm were considered
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Perry H. Lipe
Irving
Ilinois
Indians
Illinois
Ernie Howard
Hunter Hi
George Roche
Harry Col Hftoner
Jesse Becker
Jack Coveney
Veddie Schultze
George Crabble
F. J. Wilhelm
Taipe
Club
Andrade Killed in Revolution in Ecuador
Quito reports General Julio Andrade a key Ecuadoran military figure was killed in an attack on police Barracks aimed at seizing control. Leonidas Plaza offered provisional presidency but refused. Francisco Andrade Marín temporarily presides amid censorship as rivals face reprisals.
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Ecuador
Julio Andrade
Guayaquil
Colombia
Republic
Andrade
Leonidas Plaza
Carlos Frede
Senate
Francisco Andrade Marlin
Chamber of Deputies
Estrada
Flavio Alfaro
Montero
McGinty Named Assistant Secretary of Interstate 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 and confidential clerk to Judge Judson C Clements and later special attorney and examiner He is a son of Louise M McGinty 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
Prouty
oMacGinty
Louise M. McGinty
T. A. McGinty
Macon
Kilbane Ready to Offer Attell Featherweight Title Chance
San Francisco, March. Johnny Kilbane, the new featherweight champion, announced his willingness to give Abe Attell an opportunity to regain the title, suggesting Labor Day as a convenient date.
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San Francisco
Johnny Kilbane
Toddy
Abe Attéll
Welters Touted by Local Pugs
The accompanying cut shows Jimmy Perry the Pittsburg welterweight who faces Bobby Reynolds of New York before Staten's club on Saturday night. Perry is hailed by the local fight contingent. Grover Hayes, Jerry
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Jmmy . Perry
Pittsburg
Bobby Reynolds
New York
Staten
Perry
Grover Hayes
Jerry
Staten Card Promises Strong Local Boxing Lineup
Murphey and Frank Whitney lead a promising local slate as Reynolds faces Perrygstop in a noted lightweight bout. Jake Abel and Abe Gliman back Reynolds, while Charlie Lee is likely to box Soldier Walden in a key prelim. The Staten bill aims to be Staten’s best yet.
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Murphey
Frank ‘Whitney
Reynolds
Jake Abel
Chattanooga
Abe Gliman
Perrygstop
Staten
Chariie Lee
Soldier Walden
Matty Mathewson Gets Testimonial Auto from Giants Fans
Gotham fans start a subscription to buy a "Big Six" automobile for Christy Mathewson, to be presented at the Polo Grounds opening season as a token of esteem. Mathewson, since 1900, has 421 Giants games with 299 wins and 131 losses, a .635 mark, with 1904 best at 35-? and 1909 26-6 noted.
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Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Giants
Gothamtown
Polo Grounds
Mathewson
Nill Released by Chattanooga in Baseball Shuffle
Special report notes George Nill was released by Chattanooga. Pitchers Jones and Blessing were sent to Anniston and Macon clubs respectively as part of a player shuffle.
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Nill
Chattanooga
Fritz to Kansas City Pitcher Reports to Memphis Team
Char les Fritz of the city had been notified to report to the Kansas City Mo team of the American Association to begin the season with Memphis. The note references his move and assignment within the league structure.
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Fritz
Kansas City
Mobile
Charles
City
American Association
Dave Idast
Memphis
Local Soccer Clash: Atlanta to Host Auburn at Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Soccer Football Club will meet Auburn led by Mike Donahue this Saturday at Piedmont Park after a 2 1 win by Atlanta in Auburn. Alumni plan to attend. Tickets available at Spalding's on Broad Street.
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Atlanta
Auburn
Mike Donahue
Piedmont Park
Atlanta Boys
Spalding
Broad Street
O Brien Reports to Albany Manager for Practice
Peter J. O'Brien, Albany's shortstop in the New York League last season, reported to manager Hemphill for practice arriving from Binghamton, N Y, Wednesday morning a day late. O'Brien claims long major league experience and says he is in excellent condition having rid himself of rheumatism from the 1911 season.
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Peter J. O'Brien
Albany
Hemphill
Binghamton
N. Y
Brien
Rome Baseball Association Elects New Officers
Rome Ga March 6 Special The Rome Baseball Association stockholders met to begin 1912 season electing President R A Denny and others. Officers include Vice President Charles R Porter Treasurer T J Simpson Secretary Leron Porter. Directors increased to eleven and capital stock raised from 3000 to 5000 for real estate and park improvements.
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Rome
Rome Baseball Association
R.A. Denny
Charles R. Porter
T. J. Simpson
Leron Porter
T. J. Simpasaen
R. A. Denny
C. R. Porter
Caldwell Porter
J. H. O'Neill
M. N. Griffin
E. E B. Lindsey
Baraca Baseball League Meets Thursday at College Co op
The Baraca Baseball League will hold its first meeting tomorrow night at 7 at the College Co-Op store on Peachtree Street. All teams seeking a league place should send a representative. Federation rules will also be discussed.
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Baraca Baseball League
College Co-Op
Peachtree Street
Federation
Milwaukee Sporting Annual Record Book Highlights 1912
Sporting writer Andrews of Milwaukee releases the 1912 Sporting Annual Record Book detailing records across boxing trotting pacing running bowling baseball and aviation. The volume features illustrations and up to date listings from leading sports figures and events.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Pembroke Finlayson Dies at 22 in Brooklyn
Pembroke Finlayson formerly of the Brooklyn National League team died in Brooklyn from peritonitis at age 22. He reportedly strained himself playing last summer for the Memphis team and never fully recovered. He leaves a widow and two children. born in South Carolina.
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New York
Pembroke Finlayson
Brooklyn
National League
Memphis
Finlayson
South Carolina
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