New York Militia Officers Resign Over Insult Claim
Officers of the Twelfth New York regiment announce resignations alleging Major General John F O Ryan insulted them during a second review in McAllen Texas in the presence of U S Senator James W Wan s worth and guests from the Carranza army and U S Army. They protest the offense and say it undermined loyalty to the division commander. Divisional staff deny the formal rebuke, noting no affront was intended and defer to a normal review practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Oryan
New York National Guard
Twelfth New York Regiment
James W. Wansworth
United States
New York
Carranza Army
Colo Gordon Johnston
Leonard Wood
Regular Army
Twelfth
George Hmlen Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
McAllen
Tex
O’ryan
O'Ryan
York
James W. Lester
Johnston
Vaudeville at Palis Wins Instant Laughs and Ire
Henry Horton returns to Palis in Uncle Lems Dilemma a five act vaudeville piece praised as a humorous Boots and Saddles page from Boots and Baddies while Pathe’s Pictorial News and world views entertain. Cantfield Barnes and LaVine plus Claude Sanner deliver songs and stunts in a diverse program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horton
Eben Holden
Palis
Lem
Mr. Horton
J. Henry Grey
Pathe
Plaza audience wowed by Moore duo in lively vaudeville show
Tom and Stacia Moore appeared at the Plaza to cheers and astonishment as Roger Gray and company delivered a vaudevillized musical comedy. Ben Smith impressed with a powerful voice and playful humor, while Seabury and Price showcased high cartooning talent in an artistic act.
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Plaza
Tom
Stacia ‘Moore
Stacia
Roger Gray and Company
Ben Smith
Black Face
Seabury and
Price
Triadgie at Plaza Delivers Thrills and Laughs in Five Reels
Clara Williams stars opposite William Desmond in Triadgie, a compelling romance with thrilling moments. The program also features His Auto Ruination, offering strong audience laughter and a lively overall show at the Plaza.
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Clara Williams
William Desmond
Plaza
St Josephs to Hold Dance at Eagles Hall on Wednesday
St Josephs plans balloon and lollypop night at Eagles hall 671 Barnum avenue with big features for attendees. The weekly dances draw over 1000 after Thanksgiving and reflect the organization’s 34 year temperance history and quality entertainment. The society recently spent over 3000 dollars to remodel the hall to meet rising demand for East Side dances. Friday opens a series of dances at St Josephs hall promising a good time for all interested.
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Eagles’ Hall
St Joseph's
St Josephs
St. Joseph's
Cold Water Boys
Temperance Society
St. Joseph’s Hall
Barnum Avenue
Anl
Learn to Fox Trot at Quilty's School of Dancing
Learn to Fox Trot taught in one lesson at Quilty's School of Dancing Colonial Ballroom on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Lessons start at 8 and run until 3 with an evening of dancing and instruction in the latest steps. Single admission. Beginners need only one lesson. private option available.
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Quilty’s School of Dancing
Colonial Ball Room
Adv
Fox
Quilty
Attorney General May Be U.S. Judge
Washington December 5 President Wilson may nominate Attorney General Gregory to the United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit to succeed the late Judge A P McCormick and later promotion to the Supreme Court when a vacancy occurs. The plan was under consideration today.
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Washington
Gregory
Wilson
United States
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Gulf States
A. P. McCormick
Supreme Court
Hunter is killed by his own rifle
In Litchfield on December 5 Alexander Farron aged 200 years was found fatally shot near Isaac Hutchinson’s home. He had vanished with two hunting dogs from Lewis Osborn’s farm after Osborn returned from church. A wall incident suggests a tree limb broke, triggering a 22 caliber rifle causing a bullet to the forehead. Death ruled accidental by deputy coroner.
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Litchfield
Alexander Farron
Isaac Hutchinson
Farron
Lewis Osborn
Kid Williams Birthday Highlight in Baltimore Boxing History
The 23 year old Kid Williams born December 5 1893 in Copenhagen Denmark is celebrated as Baltimore boxing idol. Once bantam champion since 1914 he lost the title on a foul in 1919 and has since disputed the crown. The piece notes evolving lighter weight classes and recalls Jack Randall’s 1818 middleweight championship win over Ned Turner in a landmark 34 round bout in England.
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Johnny Gutenko
Baltimore
Copenhagen
Denmark
Johnny
Kid Williams
Little Dane
Joe Gans
Johnny Conlon
Vernon
Johnny Ertle
St. Paul
Williams
Jack Randall
Ned Turner
Randall
Turner
England
Randall the Champion of England and The Hole in the Wall
Randall, London born with Irish descent, never defeated as a boxer. He retired to open The Hole in the Wall, a famed Chancery Lane sporting resort immortalized by Hazlitt. He could have beaten heavyweights, yet only big men were deemed champion material in his era.
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Randall
London
Chancery Lane
William Hazlitt
England
Phillies owner eyes Moran era success next season
William F. Baker, Phillies president, travels with Quakertown friends to North Carolina and Florida. He vows the club will be “in the hunt for the pennant from start to finish” as Manager Moran requires players to sign contracts before spring training. The trip includes a shortened camp, with exhibitions in the Far South and a hoped home arrival on opening night.
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William F. Baker
Phillies
North Carolina
Quakertown Friends
Baker
Moran
St. Petersburg
Fla
Grateful patient tells why he buys Red Cross Seals
A cured Wisconsin County Hospital for Tuberculosis patient writes that gratitude for life saved and a wish to fight TB inspired him to buy Red Cross Christmas Seals. He credits national and state anti TB efforts for his recovery and notes most proceeds stay in the state to fund local tuberculosis work.
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Red Cross
Wisconsin
National Tuberculosis Association
American Red Cross
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Union
Red Cross Seal Campaign Reaches Vast Nationwide Scope
The Red Cross Christmas Seal drive has distributed 325,000,000 seals nationwide with millions of posters cards and advertising materials. Over 500,000 volunteers sold seals and more than 1,000,000 personal letters urged purchases. The drive funds anti tuberculosis work through 1 500 associations and aims to raise about 1 000 000 for U S programs.
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United States
Red Cross
Union
Alaska
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Indian Shrewdness and A Hard Bargain in Trade
A historical note argues Indians were strong negotiators in fur trade with John Jacob Astor, who mastered Mohawk, Seneca, and Oneida languages to gain prestige. A Century Magazine remark reflects on the West Point uniform and a Chippewa moment. A Louisville Courier-Journal quip imagines autos prompting savings. A fatal shooting occurred in Warwood, West Virginia, where Jack Nolte killed Wheeling High captain Les Ritz.
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John Jacob Astor
Astor
Jack Nolte
Warwood
W .Va
Les Ritz
Wheeling
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Mye
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F. Ray Comstock
Princess Theatre
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Dan Coleman
Uwits
John J. Kersey
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Barnum
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
West Point
Chippewa
Buffalo
Helen Nicolay
Century Magazine
Louisville Courier- Journal
Bod el Pern
Nate
Henry Horton & CO
Edward Locke
Uncle Lem
Eugene Walter
Lavine Cantfield & Barnes
Claude Saner
Pathe News
Nazimov
Broadway
Lyric
Keeney
Empire
Paramount
Conness Bridgeport
Philip Strong
Metro Wonderplay
Lockwood
May Allison
G. Murray
Barnum Ave
Murray
A. F
Boris Reinstein
Kyota Hall
Broad St
the University School
Fairfield Avenue
Binghampton Railway Co
Binghampton, N
George P. Potter
Barana
M. J. Gannon Funeral Director
EM Balm
Pneumata and
Hughes & Chapmar
Stratford Avenue
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Hawley & Wilmot
State St
George B. Hawley
Washington Terrace
Edward H. Wilmot
Clinton Ave
Nue
John PF. Gallagher
L. Gallagher
Margaret L. Gallagher
Tcensed
Reneble
O Generals
Fairfield AV
Frank Polee & Son
Emaelmers & Undertakers
State Street
Hancock Ave
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