Brass polish tragedy at wedding in Pottsville
The Pottsville Jan 18 wedding tale reports two men died and four others fell seriously ill after drinking brass polish mistook for whiskey. Bride Mrs John Conchis described guests queuing at the bar, a search by George Aleckonis, and a fatal gulp followed by rapid collapse. Doctors found Aleckonis dead and others in pain as an inquest awaits poison analysis.
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Pottsville
John Conchis
George Aleckonis
Aleckonis
Aleckonts
Keen competition in title races expected at Madison Square Garden
New York Jan 13 Indoor meet at Madison Square Garden features a strong slate in the 600 and 1 000 yard races and the two mile, with Paavo Neil aiming to erase world records. The 600 has 21 entrants including Hershly McGrady Cook Doettieber and Hollen. two mile field includes Ramos Goodwin and many other leading distance runners.
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New York
Paavo Neil
Sole Ray
A. A
Madison Square Garden
Paul Herslhy
Georgetown
New England
FF. A
Cornell
Pat Kennedy
Yonkers
J. A. Taylor
Persey Harriers
Billy Goodwin
A. C. Star
Illinois A. C
A. C. Ramos
Williamy Rittler
Philadelphia
John D. Bell
Syracuse University
Carl Willberg
A. Tc
George J. Bertsch
Buffalo
William Adee
Baltimore
Dave Horton
Columbia University
Alfred Skeats
A. C
Washington and Jefferson Lose Opener to Bethany
Bethany College defeated Washington and Jefferson 16 to 12 in Bethany West Virginia. The Presidents failed to score in the first half and trailed 11 to 0 at the break. W and J rallied in the second half and outscored Bethany 12 to 6 but fell short. Beckwith of Bethany starred in floor play as Bethany went perfect only on six free throws.
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Bethany
W. Va
Washington and Jefferson College
Bethany College
Bethany Reading
Bisons
Beckwith
Tiger Flowers to fight Jack Delaney in New York bout
New York January 18 4 Trgger Plowers Atlantic Negro middleweight meets Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn here Friday night and faces Allentown Jon Gaing at Wilkes-Barre Pa on Monday. The manager announced the ten round bout.
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New York
Trgger Plowers
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Ruth and Crawford The Poetry of Motion in Hitting
A fan extols Babe Ruth and Sam Crawford for the rhythm and grace of their swings while contrasting Ruth’s power with Crawford’s smooth form. The piece also notes Walter Johnson’s future with Washington and hints at managerial moves surrounding Johnson and the major league club.
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Babe
Crossword Puzzle Pays Tribute to a Complex Word Web
The fragment offers a crossword puzzle list with clues and partial solutions. It mentions a prisoner in a western state penitentiary and a postponed boxing bout between Willie Harmon and Jimmy Jones in Youngstown, with Harmon sidelined by a hand injury.
Princeton Socials and Entertainment Schedule Highlights
The Princeton page lists upcoming events at the Royal Theatre with the indomitable "Sweethearts" chorus led by Bil Curtis plus a large Spanish Irish and Dutch dance and song program, along with a novelty number "Missing" headed by Gladys Meredith. Also promoted is a bathing-suit comedy "Galloping Fish" starring Louise Fazenda, plus a 20‑song song list revue by Patterson and Saunders. Lost dog notice offers $25 reward for a white and black ticked three-and-a-half month old male pup. Real estate and pistol license notices round out the items.
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Bil Curtis
Gladys Meredith
Elrs
Hallie Riner
Viginka Toney
Mildred Bowser
Tallie Ball
Clara’ Dietz
Louise Christie
Vanehan Hastings
Virginia Mitchell
Margaret Knight
Trench
Margaret Christie
Onal Edwards
Gaidys Simpson
Haster Calilwel
Ar Glenn Calfee
Harriet Wo Folk Myelyn Susanne
Dorothy Male
Margaret Johnson
Louise Fazenda
Seal
Royal Theatre Tonight
al Chaplin
Ford Sterling
Cheater Conklin
Patterson and Saunders
J. P. McNutt
Center Street
Princeton
W. Va
Glenwood Amusement Hall
Park Avenue
Ritchie Street
Princeton-Bluefield Road
Downey Chambers
Princeton Real Estate Agency
Two New Rules Adopted For WVU Eligibility
Morgantown West Virginia November 18 The adoption by the athletic board of control of West Virginia University of two new rules to the eligibility qualifications of students in athletic competition was announced tonight by Athletic Director H W A Stansbury One rule limits participation to three years the other bars from WVU teams any student who has taken part in athletic events at any other college or university in the country The adoption of the new rates known as the three year and transfer rules places WVU athletic requirements on a par with any institution in the country Director Stansbury declared The migratory and freshman rules have been in force their text ends here
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Morgantown
W. Va
Athletic Board of Control
West Virginia University
H W. A. Stansbury
West Virginia
Stansbury
USC Not Making Special Effort to Sign Rockne
San Francisco January 14 The University of Southern California is not making any special effort to sign Knute Rockne Notre Dame football mentor, but is in talks to arrange two home and away games with Rockne’s Notre Dame. Secretary Stonefer said here today the plan is to negotiate through Kerley for the two games.
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San Francisco
University of Southern
Nurmi the Fastest Runner of the Sporting World
Commentary on Paavo Nurmi praising his speed and wind regulation, comparing him with rivals and noting public fascination. The piece jokes about changing a song title for him and questions whether he is a genuine sprinter or a ringer, reflecting fascination with his abilities.
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Nurmi
Cannonball Martin and Pisano suspended
Eddie Can nonball Martin of Brooklyn world bantamweight champion and his opponent Augie Pisano were suspended until February 1 by the New York state athletic commission after a January 6 no contest at Ridgewood Grove. The bout was judged unsatisfactory as both sides appeared not to try. Martin donated his entire purse to charity, which reduced the suspension but the commission noted a champion stalling in a recognized match.
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New York
Eddie
Cannonball) Martin
Brooklyn
Augie Pisano
Ridgewood Grove Sporting Club
State Athletic Commission
Martin
Pisano
Tragic triple attack ends in father's suicide
Anthony Tierney, 45, of West Scranton, allegedly driven by heavy drinking, killed two children Nora ten and John six with a meat knife, attempted to kill a third daughter, then killed himself after attacking his wife. The mother freed herself as Tierney fought the children and wife, with emergency help arriving after the two children and father were found slain.
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West Scranton
Scranton
Padan
Anthony Tiernney
Ite
Tierney
Elanlrazor
Nora
John
Sarah
Tie
Army Grid Schedule Adds Davis and Elkins Game
West Point N Y January 13 Army 1925 football schedule includes nine games with five inter sectional dates. Davis and Elkins College of Elkins W Va to play at West Point on November 7 the last open date. Schedule lists Detroit Notre Dame St Louis Yale Navy games and others with New York venues.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
Davis
Bilking
Davis and Elkins
Columbia
New York
Urshins
Navy
Submarine S-19 In Precarious Position Near Shore
The S-19, a 1941 fist line submarine with 35 crew and five officers under Lt. F. Martin, faced a precarious situation after leaving Portsmouth navy yard for New London. The vessel, costing $4,000,000, was overhauled and is en route to its base when trouble arose near the shore.
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F. Martin
Portsmouth Navy Yard
New London
Conn
Quantico Marines to Play West Virginia Wesleyan
Announcement from Hartimore on January 13 states a football game is arranged between the Quantico Marines and West Virginia Wesleyan at the Baltimore stadiums next November. Inmates of the local poorhouse will be allowed to select their own suit patterns.
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Quantico Marines
W. VA
Hartimore
Quantro Marines
West Virginia Wesleyan
Baltimore
Application for Pistol License Notice
Notice states the undersigned will apply to the proper authorities in Mercer County for a license to carry a pistol under West Virginia law. The document references official county and state authorities and the deputy sheriff.
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W. F. Viers
Highland Avenue
Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
EK. A. Brown
Dott
W. Va
Mereye County
Virginia
Investigation of Charges Against Federal Judge English
Washington January 1 Democrat Representative Howes introduced a resolution to investigate charges raised by the St Louis Post Dispatch against Federal Judge George W English of the eastern district Trindly The measure also seeks inquiry into the affairs of Charles B Thomas who was recently serving in bankruptcy under Judge Waglish's court
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Washington
Howes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
George W. English
Trindly
Charles B. Thomas
Waglish
Bressler Signs Cincinnati National Contract
Raymond Bressler signed a Cincinnati National contract securing the Reds a first baseman for the coming season. He is partnered in a Cincinnati business with pitcher Eppa Rixey.
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Bressler
Dan
Raymond “Enhe
Cincinnati Nacional
Reds
Cincinnati
Eppa Rixey
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