Fire at Woodmont threatens historic Swift Homestead
A fire last night at the Old Swift Homestead in Woodmont endangered a venerable 2.5 story antebellum house near Oyster River. Firefighters fought a fierce blaze that began near the ground floor antique fireplace, with water and chemical extinguishers preventing total destruction and causing estimated damage around 800 dollars. Miss Bertha Hubbard notified authorities and Nathan Pratt was injured by an in-fire explosion but not seriously. The unoccupied house, once used by summer residents, is noted as the oldest building in the area.
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Oyster River
Eastern League Consideres Name Change to International
The Eastern League plans to propose renaming to International at a meeting in New York. President Barrow says no truth to reports he seeks the National League presidency and backs a five year term with current pay. He also defends Penn football coaching disputes and outlines advisory versus field coaching roles at Penn.
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League
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Lynch
Tom
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Penn
Carl S. Williams
English featherweights Jem Driscoll Owen Moran face private match offer
Boxers Jem Driscoll and Owen Moran may box in a private match in England if 200 subscribers at $100 each are found. Brooklyn boxer Sailor Burke to meet Young Herman in two weeks. Tom Longboat to box in Toronto at 150 pounds Thursday. Frankie Burns to meet Joe Wagner in Brooklyn Saturday for bantam title shot in New Orleans December 24. Mike Sullivan back in Boston, eyeing Gibbons, Ross or Gavigan in Cleveland. Philadelphia to open Olympic boxing club with 4000-seat arena. Harry Edwards president. Pedar Palmer challenges any 132-pounder in England or could meet Matt Wells for lightweight crown. Jack Ward pursues Wells in a bid to prove himself after coming to the U.S.
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Jem Driscoll
Owen Moran
England
Tom Longboat
Canada
Toronto
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Jimmy DeForest
Johnny Conlon
New Orleans
Joe Wagner
Brooklyn
Mike
Twin
Pedar Palmer
Matt Wells
Penn Graduates Demand Change In Football Coaching
Philadelphia reports that a Penn alumnus circulated a petition urging a complete change in the football system for next year. The note calls for electing John H Minds to the athletic association board and appeals to trustees and prominent graduates to back the restoration of Pennsylvania's athletic estate.
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Carl S. Wiliams
Scarlett
Gaston
Torrey
Wharton
Piekarski
Ziegier
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Carnett
Penn
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Athleti
Minda
Infant Coats and Dresses From 1 Month to 4 Years
Baby dresses priced from 25c to 3.50 and baby coats from 1.00 to 6.00. Hand work and specially made for us. The infants department invites a visit to browse these value items amid household care pressures on mothers.
Ralph Herz Sings Dr De Luxe at Park Theatre
Ralph Herz revived Bridgeport in Dr De Luxe at the Park Theatre to a fashionable audience. He plays a Belleview patient turned manicurist mistakenly treated as a physician, with strong musical numbers and a lively company.
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Park Theatre
Herz
Bellevue
Aoe
Rena Santos
Norwalk New Canaan Railway Plans Move Forward
Norwalk leaders announce start of work on the Norwalk New Canaan Street Railway with ground surveys completed. An engineer has surveyed proposed routes to prepare an estimated cost, with construction expected to begin around April 1, 1912.
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Billie Burke Settles For Two Auto Suits
New York December 3. Two damage suits against actress Billie Burke were settled by the Supreme Court yesterday. One suit by a fourteen year old boy run over by Burke in August claimed injuries and medical services. Burke paid 125 and his father 100 for services. another suit sought 40.
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Uel
Mrs. Janis Maluf Heads to New Home After Visit
Mrs. Janis A. Maluf nee Lamontaine ends extended visit with her mother on George Street and sails Saturday on the Prinz Frederic to Parla. Her husband operates five business interests and they will establish their future home there.
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Janis A. Maluf
Mice A. Lamontaine
George Street
Prinz Frederic Parla
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W. Harry Heisler
Sporting Life
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Childrens’ Shop
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Ralph.herz
DR. DE Lux
Wilfred Morison
Poly Prim
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