Roosevelt Likely to Declare Candidacy Soon
Washington reports Roosevelt appears certain to pursue the presidency, with strong Republican factions hedging on Hughes and Root. The Colonel’s Washington visit boosted his status among supporters while he avoided public political comments, signaling a possible convention showdown in Chicago.
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Brind Shop comes to Poli’s for three days
From the Palace theatre New York B A Rolfés miniature musical comedy The Brind shop returns to Poli’s tomorrow for three days Andrew Toombes and the Fashion Plates star in Léon with Lola Wentworth Basil Linn and the 16 fashion plates. The Bride Shop previously played here under that title and the production features striking costumes catchy songs and artistic dance numbers.
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Why Are Star Boxers Dodging Geo Chaney
New York May 24 George Chaney of Baltimore is avoiding opponents as much as they avoid him. Benny Leonard passed on a Philadelphia bout claiming a South American trip. Leonard may target Welsh or White while promoter plans to promote Buenos Ayres. Welsh refused to fight Leonard in Buenos Ayres and pressed for Charley White as his opponent. White’s chances are hampered by prior lackluster showings but could fare better against a diminished Welsh.
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Forrest Cady Extends Major League Career With Red Sox
Forrest Cady, the Red Sox backstop, will begin his fifth major league year tomorrow after being sold from Newark on May 25, 1912. Once a bench warmer, he served in three World Series games last season and improved to a .278 batting average.
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Sneath Competes For Head Of General Federation Of Women's Clubs
Mrs Samuel B Sneath of Ohio is among two leading candidates for the presidency of the General Federation of Women's Clubs at its thirteenth biennial session in New York The rival is Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of California Supporters seek eastern leadership after three western presidents The election is set for May 31.
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New York
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California
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Mississippi
American steamer sets world wireless distance record
The American steamship Ventura arriving from San Francisco reports receiving a wireless message from the station at Tuckertown New Jersey when 9 000 miles distant. The distance is described as a world's record and highlights a new wireless achievement.
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Fiftieth anniversary of the Mace Goss Bloomer draw
The May 24 1866 heavyweight title bout between Jee Mace and Joe Goss ended after a brief exchange and a drawn first round. Both men refused to engage, folding arms as boos rose and authorities worried about interference. Goss later held the American title from 1876 to 1880. Mace defeated top heavies before touring America.
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Joe Goss
London
Nat Langham
Jack Lawley
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America
Paddy Ryan
Atlantic
Anniversaries of Ring Battles 1886 Bendigo Defeats Brassey
In 1886 Bendigo defeated Brassey in 152 rounds at Deepear Eng for 125 dollars a side. William Thompson and John Leechman were known as Bendigo and Brassey. Over 3000 watched as Bendigo showcased ring science while Brassey, irate in round 52, used bull tactics. referee awarded Bendigo the victory.
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Anglin Shrugged at Shrew in Melbourne Theater Move
A Melbourne manager doubted Shakespeare would draw crowds and proposed modern plays. Miss Anglin suggested The Taming of the Shrew with a note to mask authorship, recounting how the idea sparked horror and humor as audiences learned the playwright’s name.
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American Magazine
De Verde Poet Remembered In Philadelphia Bulletin
A fragment notes De Verde the poet as a former newsroom helper who emptied waste baskets as a boy and now fills them up, signaling a reflection on his career and craft as reported by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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