Washington primary victory by Poor Man Jones over Millionaire Ankeny
Wesley L. Jones a Republican from Washington defeated the wealthy incumbent Levi Ankeny in the state-wide primary. Jones, 45, native of Illinois and a lawyer, ran on a platform praising the primary system amid fears it may not be a universal good. Ankeny, famed for wealth and high spending in politics, faced tough opposition from influential newspapers despite backing.
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Wesley L. Jones
United States Senate
Washington
Jones
Congress
United States
Levi Ankeny
Northwest
Ankeny
Senate
Illinois
London’s New Lord Mayor Sir George Truscott Inaugurated
London installs Sir George Wyatt Truscott as lord mayor at age 61 praised for youthfulness and appetite. A seasoned city figure, he chairs James Truscott & Sons and serves as director of City Brewery and Chubb’s Safe, with broad company ties and Masonry. He plans to spend about $50,000 during his year in office.
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London
George Wyatt Truscott
Sir George
Francis Wyatt Truscott
George
Court of Common Council
Haberdashers
Patterson Fends Off Prohibition Wave In Tennessee
Governor Malcolm R Patterson fought off a strong dry movement in Tennessee amid heated debates with Ex Senator E W Carmack. Despite fists and fierce campaigning Patterson retained the governorship on a safe majority and the southern prohibition momentum was checked for now.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
E. W. Carmack
Patterson
Carmack
South
Congress
United States
Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha in European spotlight
The Grand Vizier of Turkey, Kiamil Pasha, a seasoned diplomat, rises in prominence amid European concerns over Balkan tensions. King Edward's telegram praised his leadership, signaling hoped for a peaceful, prosperous era under his direction as Bulgaria declares independence and prepares military action against the sultan.
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Kiamil Pasha
Turkey
Euurope
Europe
Great Britain
Edward
Bulgaria
Forward Pass and Onside Kick Shift Football Play
The article argues speed and agility replace beefy lines in modern football. It notes the forward pass and onside kick drive lighter, faster ends and versatile tackles, with coaches emphasizing speed, accuracy, and strategic use of the onside kick to spark momentum and extend drives.
Star Sprinter Rector Quits Game at Virginia
Virginian Jimmy Rector, famed as a top sprinter who tied the Olympic 100 yard record in London, retires from athletics to focus on law studies at the University of Virginia. Rector, an Arkansas native, says he cannot balance sport and study to succeed. he also notes boxing as a training interest and claims to have bested every college rival.
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Jimmy Rector
Rector
University of Virginia
Arkansas
London
Snider Kelly
Frisco
Burch Champion of Hard Luck Football Players
Robert Burch captain of Yale has endured years of injuries that thwarted his play. Despite being a top performer, he missed games due to broken collarbone, ptomaine poisoning, blood poisoning, ankle twists, and a recent shoulder injury. Ward H. Coy became field captain as Burch recovers.
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Robert Burch
Yale
Burch
West Point
Ward H. Coy
New Haven
Wesleyan
Cincinnati
Harvard
Hollenback
Pennsylvania
Burr
Tad Jones
Lucius Biglow
Sammy Morse
George Chadwick
Winter Work Of Diamond Artists
The article notes many baseball players stay active in winter, running farms, mines, stores, and even insurance offices. It highlights Christy Mathewson in insurance, McGraw in billiards, Bresnahan as a Toledo detective, and Roy Thomas selling undertaker supplies, among others.
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Pitcher Mathewson
Bresnahan
Joe Mic Ginnity
Christy Mathewson
Giants
John J. McGraw
Johnny Kling
Cub
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo
Joe McGinnity
Indiana
Yale Coaches Move On Center Position In Following Focus
Yale football authorities address the center problem with two top former centers, Dr. George B. Cutten and Phil Stillman, summoned to aid. Mainer, the Quaker halfback, has become a leading one plungers of the year, scoring Penn’s first five points against Brown through three center smashes. West Point relies on Dean for much of its offense, while Means shows promise as a punting option to back up Hollenback.
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Yale
George B. Cutten
Phil Stillman
Mainer
Penn
Brown
West Point
Dean
Army
Means
Capt. Hollenback
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