Rol ler asserts Hackenschmidt could beat Gotch in wrestling
Dr. B F Roller of Seattle states his opinion that George Hackenschmidt’s weight and strength would beat Frank Gotch, while praising Gotch as a skilled American champion. He denies saying Gotch retired to avoid Hack and says Hackenschmidt has never lost a fall, a claim supported by many he has met.
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Chicago
B. F. Roller
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Hackenschmid
Hackenschmidt
Gotech
George Hackenaghmidt
Goteh
Freshmen Eligible for Athletics at University of Colorado
Boulder Jan 23 With the end of the college year period the ban on first year men competing for varsity places is raised. The freshmen class is filled with capable athletes and their eligibility will expand the pool for basketball track and baseball, boosting coaches chances of forming winning teams.
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Boulder Telo
University of Colorado
Teumea
Promoter plans bout for Mortis after Hart win
Oklaoma sports pages report promoters in Tules, Okla on Jan 23 plan a match for Carl Mortis, the 235 pound fighter who recently stopped Marvin Hart in three rounds, testing if he remains a real pugilist.
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Oklatoma Sports
Tules
Okla
Carl Mortis
Marvin Hart
Real Pugiliat
Tulea Athletic association eyes Morrie fight for big purse
The Tulea Athletic association negotiates with Morrie and manager Bill Btone to set a high stakes bout. Matchmaker H. C. Ponder hopes to pair Morrie with Tony Ross Jim Barry Al Kubiak Jim Flynn or Al Kaufman. A 616000 purse is touted if a top opponent is secured.
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Pot
Tulen Athletic Association
Morris
Bill Btone
H. C. Ponder
Tulea Athletic Association
Morrie
Tony Ross
Jim Barry
al Kubiak
Jim Flynn
al Kaufman
Snys
Harrigan Captures El Paso Handicap At Terrazas Park
Juaren Mex Jan 29 Marvigan carrying 122 pounds set a new mile track record in the El Paso handicap, finishing two:37 5, ahead by a half length from the favorite polls. Helmet led early before Harrigan surged to the wire for the win at Terrazas park, beating Mietance.
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Juaren
Mex
Marvigan
EL Paso
Terrazas Park
Knight Deck
Helmet
Harrigan
Wilcox Sets Five Mile Auto Speed Record at Motordrome
Howard Wilcox breaks the American five mile speedway record at the Motordrome with 5 minutes 21 seconds. J Nikpent sets a new 600 cubic inch displacement record in 4 minutes 39 seconds. De Palma wins the ten mile free for all in 6 64 and Wilcox takes the five mile free for all in 3 42 4 5 plus Wilcox wins the fifty mile class C race in 40 29 4 6.
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Los Angeles
Howard Wilcox
J. Nikpent
de Palma
Wilcox
Abe Attel Beats Billy Allen For Featherweight Title
Abe Attel the featherweight world champion outpointed Billy Allen of Canada in ten lively rounds at Syracuse New York on January 23 attends. Allen held the Canadian featherweight crown. The nationally known bout saw Attel secure the decision despite a tough challenge from Allen.
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Brown
Pugiliot
Tommy” Murphy
New York City
Attra
Billy Allen
Canada
Syracuse
N. Y
Abe Attel
Blind man to wed for fourth time in Brooklyn
John D Sam, 63, blind inmate of the Industrial Home for the Blind at 512 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, and Miss Sarah J Newbold, 63, of 163 Willoughby Street, obtained a marriage license at Borough Hall. Sam is totally blind while Newbold has sight. They met three years ago at a reception at the home. The wedding date was not announced.
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New York
John D. Sammis
Industrial Home For the Blind
Gates Avenue
Brooklyn
Sarah J. Newbold
Willoughby Street
Borough Hall
Beally
Saman
Samelle
Public Safety Tackles Railroads Automatic Stop Issues
Chicago officials renew focus on automatic stop devices after two eastern road wrecks. Batavia New York and Nevada Ohio disasters blamed on ignored or obscured signals. Inter state Commerce Commission studies signal problems amid fog, distance, and night reading difficulties.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Railway
Estern Road
Batavia
New York
New York Central
Nevada
Ohio
Pennsylvania
A. M. Sehoyer
Pittsburg
League For Publice Safety
Testa
George M. Stratton
John Hopkins University
Prof. Stratton
Rebels Gunaboat Frized by United States
Celba Honduras January 23. Excitement as the US cruiser Tacoma arrests the revolutionary gunboat Stornet at Puxtilo. Bonilla’s forces mobilize near Nueva Armenia while 30 American sailors and 20 English seamen help build barricades for noncombatant protection. An American consulate area is guarded and a neutral zone set aside.
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Celba
Honduras
United States
Tacoma
Stornet
Sir Algernon West Sues for Damages in Royal Court Case
London report states a jury awarded Mrs Horace West £1000 in damages plus £25 for hospitality withdrawal after Sir Algernon West testified his separation from his wife stemmed from her extravagance. The verdict reflected belief that the Lady Grove hospitality was withdrawn following that narrative.
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London
Algernon West
Horace Weat
Algernon
Republican Editors Hold a Pow Wow in Wyoming
Eleven strong editors from Wyoming met at Kabls Cafe for a GOP revival dinner. They protested post office retrenchment, sent a telegram to President Taft backing San Francisco for the 1916 Panama Exposition, and toasted amid a lively gathering with editors from multiple towns.
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Kabls
Wyoming
Deming
The
Tribune
Post Office Department
Pres
Democrats Name D. J. Hendrick in Caucus Fight
In the California caucus scene Democrats name D. J. Hendrick as a candidate against a strong rival. Republicans meanwhile back Kendrick who recently finished a lavish residence in Sheridan and push for Senator. Senate and House vote at noon to decide Clark’s successor with a joint session tomorrow.
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Kendrick
Neilsen Hiegtts
Sheridan
United States
Senate
House
Joinses
Senator Clark
Car Backed Over Dying Man in Muskegon
In Muskegon Michigan on January 29 John Howard a 35 year old railroad employee was run over after his foot became caught in a frog and he could not free it as an interurban car moved back over him twice. He cannot survive his injuries.
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Muskegon
Mich
John Howard
Howard
Henee
Study of Fatal Accidents in Coal Mines
Washington D C January 23 The bureau of labor department of commerce and labor publishes Bulletin No 90 a study of fatal accidents in coal mining by Frederick L Hoffman. It uses state mine inspector reports and research noting wide variation in methods and reporting. The 20 year period ending 1908 recorded 20 293 fatalities and a rate of 3 11 per 1000. The East Central 2 26 Western 6 4 and Pacific Coast 7 per 1000 show regional differences. In 1907 deaths exceeded 2800 with a rate of 4 15. Coal mine accidents total 2728 or 2 82 per 1000 employed in 1908. Roof and filled coal accounted for 46 6 of fatalities, explosions 25 2 and mine cars 12. Seventy percent of losses occurred among new or short–tenured workers. average age at death 21 8. Estimates suggest total year‑losses could reach 84 000. Crude mining methods and lax safety and child labor laws contribute. Calls for better education and training for miners foremen supervisors and examiners.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Frederick L. Hoffman
North America
United Kingdom
Austria
France
Prussia
East Central
Kentucky
Ilinois
Indiana
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Pacific Coast
Washington
British Columbia
West Virginia
Milne
United States
Deferred officers meeting announced for this evening
The Recorder notes a scheduled gathering tonight for the officers, with the deferment of certain duties or actions. Details are limited due to fragmented text but imply a postponement or delay in official proceedings.
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Errencee K
P Wee Yon
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D. J. Hendrick
Pureau
Esta
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Cor, 10Th
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the New Hat
Magic City
Sam Mandet
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U. S
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Omaha, Neb
L. C. Hinkle
Wallace C, Bond
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Knight
Cheyenne
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Yellowstone
Stock Growers National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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