Simpson's Feat Is Greatest Time Over High Hurdles
Robert Simpson of Missouri shatters hurdles times at the Missouri Valley meet with 14 3-6 seconds for 120 yards. Reported variations show 14 3-1 to 14 4-5 seconds, fueling belief in a world's record. Simpson also excels in multiple events, including a broad jump over twenty four feet, signaling exceptional all around speed and jumping ability.
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Robert Simpson
University of Missouri
Simpson Ron
Tia
Simpson
Jim Dunn's Chance to Laugh at Weeghman and Bull
Charley Weeghman and Philip Ball balked on Cleveland club deals last winter. Dunn plans a Cleveland franchise purchase for 500000 plus 95000 in salaries and 50000 for Speaker. Cleveland profits may top 100000, leaving Dunn poised to laugh at Weeghman and Bull.
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Jim Dunn
Clawsland
Charley
Weeghman
Philip Ball
Cleveland
Forest City
Cubs
Bull
St. Louis Browns
Browne
Ball
Dunne
Speaker
Clevelland
Dunn
Texas Rangers at War Strength Near Fortified Border Life
The Texas ranger force has been rebuilt to full strength of eighty two men and officers after Governor Ferguson ordered a raise. Recruits mostly come from ranches. they know the border region and many speak Spanish. Rangers are expert shooters and riders, barred from gambling and profanity, with two year enlistments and pay scales of 40 to 100 dollars monthly, horses provided by the state and equipment issued from state stores.
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Texas Ranger
Ferguson
Flutchtuga
Austin
Hutchinga
Dronebr Lack
Athens
Jon R. Hughes
Ranger
Clement
Yaleta
Mimlas
Big Horse
Thayer
Geer
Raliona
West Pointers May Go For Rapid 1917 Graduation
Army officials weigh a February 1917 class graduation at West Point to fill officer shortages. In wartime precedent from 1898 may apply with Over and other cadets commissioned early and sent as militia or assigned to posts, while the 1918 class could follow as militia or instructors.
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General Staff
West Point
Baker
Military Academy
News Read to Convicts
State prisons superintendent James M. Carter explains that newspapers are the greatest educators for convicts. Brief daily extracts are read to inmates after supper to acquaint them with big news events and make them feel like home residents.
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James ‘M. Carter
Brazil Prepares to Celebrate Centennial of Independence
Brazil is already making preparations to mark the centennial of its independence in 1922.
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Brasil
Brazil
Standards standardize cotton grading under federal law
The piece explains how cotton grading terms were unclear until the U S Department of Agriculture established universal government standards in 1916. These standards gained broad U S acceptance and influence foreign markets, prompting a busy Washington operation to prepare and assemble representative fiber samples for shipment.
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Sam
Liverpool
Bever
Alany
South
Congress
Office of Toarkets
Department of Agriculture
United States
Ebsef
Waatington
Fraud warnings and railway headlight rules in early reports
The post office department warns Americans about foreign frauds offering horoscopes for small fees and notes crooks operate from Europe and elsewhere. Separate rail service rules mandate powerful headlights on steam locomotives for visibility of at least 2 000 feet, with extra rear and yard lights.
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Interstate Commerce
Pew
Planning to Have Safe, Sane Fourth Fire prevention day urged
President Wilson is urged to designate October 9 as National Fire Prevention Day to promote a safer Independence Day. New York City safety leaders report strong nationwide support, with governors urged to restrict fireworks and improve public education on fire risks.
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Wilson
Safety First Federation of Ameren
City Club
New York
Chicago
William Guerin
Guerin
Darwin P. Kingsley
National Federation
Perdand
Safety First Federation
Federation
Lens
Ps Tasbee
Firat
Ambes
Kingsley
National Guard Faces Duty and Danger in Training Camp
In a stirring voice James M. Montague from New York describes soldiers marching through rough terrain from dawn to sunset. He praises grit nerve and courage as they prepare for a border and combat challenges while crowds gather to answer Here.
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James 5
Montague
New York
Ainec
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New Hampshire
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A&g
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Arkansas
Nebraska
American Presa Association
Nebraske
Texas ‘Rangers
Ameerican Minlls
Post Office Department
England
France
Molland
Score
Postellice
United States Bureau of the
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