Yale Harvard clash expected in annual grid battle
On the eve of the Harvard Yale game Boston and Cambridge readers expect a close tilt. Yale’s Shevlin has rebuilt the team into a threat while Harvard aims to break an eight year touchdown drought against the Elis. Weather and wind may influence field goals as Yale eyes victory.
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Sheldon Cadman
Black Wallace
White Taylor
Sheldon Parson
Way
Harte
Allen Watson
van North
Boles
Wilson
Seven All Star Elevens In Sunday Constitution
The Sunday Constitution lists seven all star football elevens spanning regions from Virginia to Texas and including top southern, eastern, and western selections. It notes no accompanying article explaining selections, emphasizes seasoned, versatile players, and mentions weight and speed balance across positions with no slow players.
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Virginia
Texas
IAA
Suma Leas
Orother
Fang
Geloven
Rutgers
Colgate
Army
Dartmouth
Nervous unrest led Weeghman to take his life
Nervous unrest prompted the suicide of August Weeghman, father of Charles Weeghman, owner of the Chicago club in the Federal League, according to court records. Charles Weeghman testified that there was no struggle or quarrel with his mother preceding the act.
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August Weeghman
Charles Weghman
Chicago
Federal League
Charles Weeghman
Dartmouth Syracuse Seen As Second Best Game Today
The Dartmouth Syracuse matchup is rated second only to the Harvard Yale clash among eastern gridiron games this afternoon. Other eastern pairings include Fordham at Syracuse, Lafayette at Lehigh, Army vs Springfield, Navy versus Ursinus, and several regional contests across major campuses and towns.
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Syracuse
Harvard
Bucknell
New York
Worcester
Troy
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Kingston
Swarthmore
Haverford
Trinity Va
Wesleyan
Hartford
Rochester
Buffalo
Southern Games Today Saylor va Daniel Baker at Wac
The card lists matchups including Saylor versus Daniel Baker and Western Maryland at Washington along with Sydney versus Randolph Macon at Singapore Johns Hopkins versus St Johns in Baltimore and Louisiana College versus West Virginia in Pineville Richmond facing William and Mary at Richmond.
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Daniel Baker
Wac Gallaudet
Western Maryland
Washington
Sydney
Randolph Macon
Synapore
Johns Hopkins
St Johns
Baltimore
Louisiana College
Pineville
Richmond
William and Mary
Richmonad
Conference title in doubt as Big Nine races end
The Big Nine football title race remains open as Illinois hosts Chicago and Minnesota faces Wisconsin while undefeated teams maneuver for sole claim. Nebraska faces Iowa, Northwestern meets Ohio State, and other Western games include Drake Iowa State and Indiana Purdue.
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Minnesota
Illinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
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Iowa
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Northwestern
Ohio State
Evanaton
Cane Va
Hiram
Cleveland
Drake
Iowa State
Des Moines
Indiana
Purdue
Bloomington
Ohio Northern
Otterbun
Ada
Ohio
Marshall
Athens
Denver
Colorado
Oregon
Aggies
Eugene
Wabash
DePauw
Indianapolis
Tea Ooster
Chilo Wesleyan
Waoser
Cross defeats Harvey in ten-round boxing match
New York reports Leach defeated Johnny Harvey in a ten-round bout. Harvey rallied in the eighth and ninth rounds but Cross pressed the final round, weighing 128 pounds to Harvey's 138. Also noted were a fast ten-round draw between Matt Wells and Young Brown, and Benny Leonard's points win over Joe Azevedo.
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Johnny Harvey
Harvey
Cross
Tound Cross
Matt Wells
Young Brown
Wells
Crawn
Benny Leonard
New York
Joe Azevedo
Sacramento
Leonard
Azevedo
Sims sustains broken leg in Piedmont Institute game
James Sims son of G Sims sustained a broken leg during a football game between Piedmont Institute and the Eleventh District Agricultural College boys. He was brought by way of Waycross to Douglas hospital for treatment.
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District Agricultural College
Cyclist Killed On Chicago Track During Six Day Race
Chicago reports a fatal accident in the first heat of the amateur handicap at the six day cycle races. Louis Kuehl plunged over the rail on his third lap while Herman Hoffman led and tried to avoid a collision causing Kuehl to fall thirty feet. New York reports Willie Hoppe and George Slosson winning in billiards with close scores and notable runs by Hoppe.
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Louis Kuehl
Herman Hoffman
Marted
Kuehl
New York
Willie Hoppe
George F Slosson
Loppe
Joseph Mayer
Stosson
Georgia Military Academy Faces Lanier High In Macon
Georgia Military Academy meets Lanier High in Macon for their seventh straight game after GMA won the earlier season clash in Atlanta. The result will decide the series tally as both teams seek a decisive win.
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Lanier High
Georgia Military Academy
Lanier High School
Macon
Atlanta
Jimmie Read Removed From Fort Lauderdale Jail
On November 19, fearing a mob, Sheriff Curner of Broward County and several deputies moved Jimmie Read from the Fort Lauderdale jail to the county jail in Miami. Read allegedly confessed to killing W Macki Smith at McNab s camp near Pompano after a quarrel over the death of a cat. Smith s body was found in a shallow grove at his doorstep. Read reportedly said he shot Smith in self defense.
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Curner
Broward County
Jimmie Read
Fort Lauderdale
Women risk anthrax from cats fur neck pieces
Dr C Graham Rogers of the state labor department opened an inquiry into the death of Sophia Rosen a factory worker believed to have contracted anthrax from wearing a cat fur neck piece. The physician warned that cheap dyed fur especially cat fur is common in women garments and may be a more likely source of anthrax than pricier furs.
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New York
C Graham Rogers
Bureau of Industrial Hygiene
State Labor Department
Sophia Rosen
Simmons Dies After Long Illness in Atlanta
C J Simmons prominent Atlanta attorney dies at 870 Peachtree Street after more than a year illness. Survived by mother widow and son CJ Simmons Jr, and brothers J D Braden Town Fla, O L Atlanta, Elmer Atlanta, and two others. A former member of the Atlanta bar since 1880s, son of late Dr Stephen Simmons. Mrs Bainbridge, 72, dies of heart failure at daughter’s home near Hebardville. body to Glenmore for interment.
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Elmer Simmons
James B Woodward
Alice Simmons Simmons
Stephen Simmons
Dekalb County
Important change in schedule for The Southland
The Southland operated by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will leave Atlanta at 7:13 am instead of 7:12 am starting November 1. It will arrive at Terminal Station at 9:95 pm rather than 9:01 pm. Train No. 21 from Cincinnati will reach Atlanta at 11:40 am instead of 12:10 pm. Local Trains 86 and 37 run daily and The Southland will have no local work on Sundays between Carterville and Etowah. In No. 4 between Atlanta and Kezville via Blue Ridge, service will depart Fizham at 7:23 am.
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Etowah
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Kezville
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Willeave 'Fizham
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Auburn and Tech Hold Last Scrimmage Before Thanksgiving
Auburn and Tech prepare for their annual Thanksgiving game with a light Monday scrimmage and a tighter focus on signaling drills. Auburn plans arrival in Atlanta midweek for a final Grantfield drill, tickets on sale with general admission at $1 and additional charges for extras and parking.
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Tech
Atlanta
Grantfield
Tomlin Brothers
Healey Building
Poison and Suspense Mark Trial of Miss Kenealy Kenesly
London November 19 Miss Annesley Kenesly declared she had taken enough poison after the court ruled against her in a damages suit. She collapsed and was carried to the courthouse emergency ward then moved to hospital where doctors said she had a chance to recover. Her suit claimed the defendants issued false statements defaming her book and causing her to lose work as publishers refused it. She regained consciousness and was reported out of danger.
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Annesley Kenesly
Miss Kenealy
West End
Obregon Routed near Cananea in Sonora clash
Nogales dispatches report General Obregon led Carranza forces were repulsed near Cananea as Villa directs the Hermosillo siege. About 300 Carranzas died. Villa allegedly surrounds Hermosillo with Governor Bansallgard noting near total encirclement. A Villa proclamation criticizes Carranza and the United States government.
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General Villa
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Randall
Mexico
Wilson
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
General Carter Retires Amid Army Promotions and Reassignments
Washington November 19 Brigadier General Tasker H Bliss becomes major general upon Major General William H Carter retirement General Bliss continues as assistant chief of staff Brigadier General John F Morrison promoted to brigadier general to replace General Elisha in line General Carter a Medal of Honor recipient began as a union private and helped shape the general staff era through his service and leadership
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Probing Activities of Austrian Consul General
Washington reports the Department of Justice expanding inquiry into the actions of Austrian Consul General von Nuber and associates amid probable indictments for passport frauds. Ambassador von Bernstorff and Dr Joseph Gorcar claim consular propaganda aimed at strikes on munitions plants. Austrian embassy and foreign minister deny the allegations. An NY conference between A Bruce Bielazki and Dr Goricar prompted the probe.
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Te Bureau of Investigation
Chinese Alliance Sought by Allies Amid Far East Talks
Washington reports Britain France and Russia seek to include China in the entente to counter Germany Japan and Russia exchange views in Pekin and Tokyo on China joining on an equal footing. China’s stance not clear but some favor the move to protect China's integrity and interests at the peace conference.
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Poison Mistake Sends Woman to Grady Hospital
Miss Winifred Cooper a guest in room 418 Kimball House was rushed to Grady hospital after she mistook a mercury tablet for a headache remedy. The manager summoned a physician and the patient received prompt treatment and was expected to recover.
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Champ Clark Backs National Defense Plan
Washington November 19 Champ Clark speaker of the house told President Wilson he favored a national defense program within reasonable limits He said he had not fixed details of the army and navy increases but believed Congress would craft satisfactory legislation He proposed doubling appointments to West Point and Annapolis and letting a qualified youth attend at personal cost He urged revenue moves including income tax surtax changes sugar duty and Panama bonds He noted he would not seek floor leadership and outlined who would handle the army and navy bills in Congress
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Champ Clark
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White House
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Annapolis
Panama
Buncombe
Glaude Kitchin
Ti Waa
Goar
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Representative Padgett
Representative Fitzgerald
Sherley
Progressive ticket in the field in 1916 declared
Chicago November 19 George W Ferkins told local progressive party leaders that the progressive party must and will have a national ticket in the field in 1916 confirming the party aims and plans.
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Chicago
George W Ferkins
Progressive Party
Murder charge links Black Hand plot in New Orleans
Vincent Moreci a 60 year old leader in the Italian quarter and organizer was murdered near his home. Police suspect a Black Hand plot with at least three assailants. two sawed off shotguns and a revolver were found nearby. Police note Moreci aided in the Walter Lamana kidnapping case eight years ago and several other Italian community incidents have since shaped the case. Authorities planned multiple arrests in coming hours.
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