Railroading in Brazil and Atlantic Travel Times
The piece notes that travel from Tito de Janeiro to New York would be only two days longer than Rio to Para, and predicts fast boats between Rio and New York could cut the Rio to New York voyage to twelve or thirteen days within a year or two, with current times at seventeen days to reach New York and fifteen to go from Rio to Para.
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Brazil
Tito de Janeiro
New York
Rio
Para
Gold shield mark honors for Central railroad survey
A commemorative gold shield was presented to Doctor Prontin, director of the Central railroad, for laying out the route from Para to Senhor Bomum. The shield bore the traced line and stations marked by diamonds and other precious stones, symbolizing the survey achievements by the surveyor who prepared the plan.
Promoters Argue Over Heavyweight Title Plan in New York
Tex Rickard claims inside track to stage the Siepmsey Carpentier title bout in New York City if boxing legislation passes. He says Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns back the plan while promoters delaying only complicate the effort. Rickard seeks a state permit, warns against Albany opposition, and favors a temporary arena at Sheepshead Bay to seat thousands.
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Willam Fox
Charles B. Cochran
Jack Siempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Card
International Sporting Tub
New York
New York City
Richard
Dempssey
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Rickard
Albany
New
Sheepshead Fay Speedway
Leonard Boxes Dundee Feb 9 in Jersey City
New York January 27 Billy Gibson announces Benny Leonard will box Johnny Dundee on February 9 at the Arena Club Jersey City. This seventh meeting follows a New Haven license cancellation for a 20 round bout. Dundee is in strong form as Leonard seeks another knockout. Other card details include Valger vs Chaney and Fitzsimmons vs Duffy at Newark Sportsmen's Club.
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New York
Billy Gibson
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Arena Club
Jersey Ciy
New Haven
Leonard
Dunde
Dundee
Valger
Chaney
Benny Valger
Flash
Young Chaney
Johnny Lee
Lpane
Newark Sportsmen's Club
Edith Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Duffy
al Roberts
Gene Tunney
Johnny Murray
Mickey Russell
Brisbane
Walter-Chaney
Dave Mackay
Philly
Kilbane
Murray
Mckay
jManager
Jackie Clarke Holds Off Robson In Jersey Ring Fight
Malden Mass middleweight Jackie Clarke defeats former New England champion Tommy Robson of Allentown Pa in Jersey Monday night. Clarke dominates from start to finish with a steady left hand and superior blows, while Robson concentrates on body work but cannot drop or stop Clarke. The bout stands as one of the hardest fought in a Jersey ring with both fighters breathing hard at the close.
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Tommy Robson
Malden
Mass
New England
Jackie Clark
Allentown
Jersey
Clark
Robson
Sherwood Magee Signs with Columbus Club
Sher wood Magee, last year a member of the champion Cincinnati Reds, will play first base for the Columbus American Association team next season. The deal completed last night when Joe Tinker, club president, received word from Manager Bill Clymer, in Philadelphia, that Magee had signed.
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Columbus
Sherwood Maree
Cincinnati Reds
Columbus American Association
Joe Tinker
Bill Clymer
Philadelphia
Magee
Smoke Column As Lightning Rod In Thunder Storm Beliefs
On the approach of a thunder storm French peasants make a smoky fire to attract lightning away from structures. The practice, though ridiculed by some, is based on reasoning that the smoke guides or harmlessly diverts the charge, likened to a snake acting as a race deterrent for carrying venom.
Hassans Strengthen Lead In American and British Bowling
Hassan team strengthened their lead in the American and British bowling league by taking two points from the Meccas last night. The league standings follow with the latest results, highlighting the firm position of Hassan in both divisions.
Nitrate Factory Urged by Royal Military Academy Speaker
During a British Scientific Products exhibition lecture at Central Hall Westminster James Young of the Royal Military Academy described nitrates as the foundation of all military and most explosives and urged building a great national nitrate factory in England without delay.
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Central Hall
Westminster
James Young
Royal_ Military ‘academy
England
Perrittas Leads Hassans With 315 In Three Games
Perrittas tops the Hassans scoring 315 across three games in a league night. He opened with 108, followed by 113, then 96 as the best scorer for Hassans’ 1380 total. Smith of the Meccas led the losers with 302 across three.
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O' Brine
Hartley
Adee
Smith
Davis
Lucky Srikes
Guinn
Tats Malander
LPC Sedat
Hassans
Browne
Quinn
Ducky
Meccas
Sacke
Or Patimias
Perrittas
Irving
Spada
Sleas
Pascay
King
Opposition to pliy rule changes in national tennis association
George T. Adee and former president Robert D. Wrenn oppose proposed changes to playing rules to be discussed at the annual meeting of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association next week. They urge consulting other nations before altering the now fault-fault system, serving method, and handicap event procedures to ensure uniform international play as tennis resumes in 1920. Their views appear in letters to Paul B. Williams, the association’s field secretary.
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United States
Jawn Ten Association
Wweede
George ‘T. Adce
Associat
S A
Adee
Robert D. Wrenn
Association
Wrenn
Paul B. Willams
National Association
Newberry's Trial Delayed by Snow
Grand Rapids, Mich. January 2. Trial of United States Senator Truman T. Newberry and 23 co defendants on election fraud and conspiracy charges failed to start as many defendants and talesmen were snowbound or delayed. Court adjourned to tomorrow morning without jury selection. Thirteen defendants and 24 talesmen missed roll call this morning. Fifteen talesmen were still missing tonight with five defendants arising. Some missing defendants sent telegrams claiming trains blocked by snow. One home 16 miles away may be snowed in for the winter.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Truman TI
Newberry
Noteen
Milford Barn Destroyed by Fire on New Haven Turnpike
Milford January 27 Fire destroyed a barn and several sheds on the farm of William E. and H. L. Law on the New Haven turnpike Milford with their contents including a farm tractor wagons seed corn and farm tools. Loss estimated at 5600 dollars.
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Milford
Wiliam EE
HL. Law
New Maven Turnpike
Dramatic launch of Luke Fugard steamer at Buffalo
The Luke Fugard steamer, fully equipped, toppled on its 23 foot drop and 79 degree angle but righted itself instantly. Defense counsel led by Martin W. Littleton argued a postponement to allow James Murfin to reach Detroit before key trial stages. Judge Clarence W. Sess ions showed reluctance to halt proceedings on that basis.
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Luke Fugard
Buffalo
Martin’ W. Littleton
James Murfin
Detroit
Tr. Litteton
Muffin
Clarence WW. Sessions
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Placid Club
Ernest Berger
United States Grain Corporation
Grain Corporation
United States Grain Corporation Standard Pure Wheat Flour
U. S. Grain Corporation Standard
U. S. Grain Corporation
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Stoddard Gilbert& Co., Inc
Miner, Read & Tullock
Bernstein & Kursman
N. B
United States Grain Corporation Standard Pure
United States Grain Corporation Flour Division
Broadway
Jersey City
Jackie Clarke
Wartar
Sherwood Magee
Perridas
Fatimas
Hart Schaffner
Marx
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