Carmack Trial May Divide State In TN History
Special from United Press Nashville January 30 A flood of threatening letters to both sides in the Cooper Carmack murder trial adds to the tension as jurors are chosen for the case of Colonel Dun tan Cooper his son Robbin Cooper and John D Sharp for the killing of former Senator Carmack The letters appear from one source and threaten a state divided for years ahead as political figures seek to prevent a widespread feud The widow of the late senator urges an end to political agitation to honor his memory Eight jurors are drawn with J G Whiteworth likely to be excused and the panel includes FR Bierman BH M Burk Robert McPherson G A Lane Casper Schrift S M Hyde Gus Kupfer and J H Vaughn
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Carmack
Duntan Cooper
Robbin Cooper
John D. Sharp
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Tield
J. G. White- Worth
FR. Bierman
BH. M. Burk
Robert McPherson
G. A. Lane
Casper Schrift
8. M. Hyde
Gus Kupfer
J. H. Vaughn
Howland Elected Fifth Term City Building Inspector
Daniel M. Howland was reelected building inspector for a fifth term, taking office February 6, 1897. Under his watch from 1897 to 1908 the value of permits rose from 871,323 to 2,728,327 dollars, reflecting major city growth. He succeeds Isaac W. Day as the second inspector.
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Isaac W., Day
Boston Girls Basket Ball Team Faces Blue Ribbons Match
The Boston Girls' Basketball team will play the postponed game with the Blue Ribbons at Park City rink on Wednesday evening February 3. The visiting squad consists of Boston professionals, with Brooks McClure Rose Olympic Violet Farrell and Bish Tulip in the lineup. Managers Leavy and Edwards expect about 400 applicants for referee and umpire duties. officials not yet chosen.
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Park City
Violet Farrell
Bish
Plans for Shot Tower Rise At Union Metal Plant
Plans are being figured for a ten story factory building by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. to be erected on their property bounded by Barnum avenue Pauline street Tretic street and Helen street. Samuel Greene of Holyoke Massachusetts is the consulting engineer. The brick structure will have a fireproof steel frame. The first four stories will cover 88 by 196 feet. The next four stories will cover half that area and the 9th and 10th stories will be smaller and used as a shot tower.
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Barnum Avenue
Pauline Street
Tretic Street
Helen Street
Samuel Greene
Holyoke
Mass
Wall Street Today Amid Broad Declines At Noon
The market showed pressure in early trading with widespread declines across most issues, led by the specialty group. Union Pacific and Reading fell sharply while rail and industrials slid a point or more. Tennessee Copper tumbled over 812 points as selling intensified into the last hour. Short selling added pressure in the final dealings, with minor rallies failing to signal a trend change. Then an unrelated ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover at The Cyrus Pharmacy with a 10 cent offer for a large can, claiming it removes blemishes and helps hands and clothing.
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Reading
Tennessee Copper
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Bt
The Star Boat Great Ring Romance at Polis
Vaudeville star Taylor Granville brings The Star Bout to Polls circuit as a high priced, romantic prize ring drama. The production uses 40 performers and a 16 foot ring with vivid stage effects, touring after a New York run. The plot follows Joe Brady The Gosling and rival Kid Spangie with a double cross, in a realistic yet refined boxing romance performed as theatre.
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Star Boat
Mager Poli
Granville
New York
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Cou
East Side
Joe Brady
the Gosling
Spangie
Joe
Brady
Bowery
Jon
Olympian Boxing Club
Cyclone Kelly
Kid Bettt
Kid Spangle
Gleeson
Spider Brockway
Tommy Murphy
Bikows Morerigan
Mr. Granville
Moran Outpoints Tommy Murphy at National A C Show
Owen Moran, the English lightweight, outpointed Tommy Murphy of Flatbush at the National A C in New York. Moran dominated early rounds with longer range work while Murphy pressed in later sessions, yet Moran’s steadier punching gave him the decision in a fast, hard-fought bout.
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John Bull
Jim Driscoll
Johnny Marto
Marto
Murphy
Moran
Tommy
National Sporting Club of England
Driscoll
Owen
Jeffe
Herd
Stune
Priton
Murnhy
Moran and Tommy clash in wild middle bout at ringside
Moran dominated early rounds while Tommy landed inside lefts at centre. In the fifth, both traded hard lefts and rights. Tommy drove a left to the jaw, Owen backed to the ropes and Murphy suffered a cut eye as the bell rang with both sides pressing.
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Moran
Tommy
Owen
Murphy
Johnson cant stand the pace
Pittsburg January 20 John L. Sullivan offered his views on Jack Johnson. He said no current heavyweights could beat Johnson except possibly Jeffries. Sullivan warned Johnson to fight Jeffries soon or risk losing the title and his prime, fearing Johnson may self-destruct.
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Pittsburg
John L. Sullivan
Jack Johnson
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Jeffries
Rolleymaker
London
Tommy Burns
Folelow
Peter Jackson
Polo Monday Night At Brooklawn Rink
Crowds pack Brooklawn rink as polo crowds thrill with passes and a dramatic goal quoted as caged. Hartford team arrives Monday for another lively match following last Thursday’s exciting action. Tonight’s games feature New Bedford at Brockton and Pawtucket at Worcester. prize drawn each night.
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Hartford
Brockton
Pawtucket
Worcester
Providence
Fall River
New Bedford
Hustlers Challenge Local Teams Over Cold Feet
The Hustler Basket Ball team issues a public challenge to any city or state team, accusing rivals like All-Armory and Brooklin teams of avoiding contact. They claim opponents hesitate to meet them, calling it cold feet and inviting games to prove who is willing to play.
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Hustler
All-Armory
Brook
Meeting of Amateurs at Brooklawn Rink
A gathering of Bridge and polo amateurs is scheduled for Sunday at 11 o'clock at Brooklawn Rink. Important topics for amateur interests will be discussed. O'Rourke's union tobacco is requested.
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Brooklawn
Hayes Wins Three Mile Roller Race At Park City rink
Walter Hayes defeated George Bentz in a nine minute thirteen second three mile roller race. Bentz led early, fell in the second mile, and Hayes finished about a quarter lap ahead. Dick Barrett set a city amateur one mile record at 3 10, defeating Eddie Lewis amid a spill by Lewis.
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Park City
Walter Hayes
George Bentz
Bentz
Hayes
Dick Barrett
Eddie Lewis
Lewis
Barrett
Thomas Won’t Hit Walleman Before Fight in New Haven
Joe Thomas trains in Stratford ahead of a scheduled bout with Ole Goldsmith in New Haven next week. He rejects promoter Walleman’s gun-permit bluff and vows to settle conflicts inside the ring. Thomas notes weather hampering his road work but remains ready and disciplined.
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Joe Thomas
John Bond
Stratford
Ole" Goldsmith
New Haven
Walleman
Thomas
Burke
Joe
Fie
Eider
New York Americas star Hal Chase seeks return for next season
New York Americas first baseman Hal Chase, who left the team for an outlaw league last season, will be reinstated after favorable action by the national committee. Chase quit following pressure from associates opposed to President Parcell of the club. Bakersfield, Cal, Jan 30. James J Jeffries has been offered $80,000 to fight Jack Johnson on July 4 by local business men who posted $50,000 as a bond.
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Hal Chase
New York Americas
California
Chase
Yankees
Partell
New York Americans
Bakersfield
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Murphy Writing Baseball Drama
Chicago feb 30- President Murphy previews a play titled Cubs for it is known he boasts a complete outline. The work centers on baseball and a final Inning championship game to close the drama with the team in the spotlight.
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Murphy
Cubs
Young Evans 7 Beats Percenti In Rough Fight
Savani Ga Jan Young Evans of New York overwhelmed Joe Percenti of Chicago in a scheduled fifteen round bout. Percenti suffered a beating and was carried to a corner twice, but Evans dominated from the sixth round onward. Evans, once a Bridgeport toy, has risen through the South with a string of notable outings including meetings with Battling Nelson.
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Jan Young Evans
New York
Joe Percent
Chicago
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