Old World and the New Wars and Rumors
Dispatches from Washington report unrest near San Luis Potosi Mexico with rebels and Federals resuming clashes. George S. Baker testifies about a powerful finance influence likened to a Money Crust and risk if misused. Stimpson Wood Torney urge army canteen restoration. Murray criticizes bank inspection law and suggests reforms.
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Washington
Wilson
San Luis Potoso
Mexico
George S. Baker
Pujo
Stimpson
Leonard Wood
Torney
House Committee On Army Affairs
Lawrence O. Murray
Money Trust Committee
Miss Letty Featherston renounces 30000 estate claim
Personal Miss Letty F. Featherston of Washington relinquishes a $30,000 legacy left by her fiancé C. W. Manning, stating Mrs. Manning, the mother, has the superior right to the estate. Mrs Grover Cleveland and Mrs B Harrison dine with the Tafts. Mrs Steven B Ayres elected president of the Woman's National Democratic League, amid controversy over Wilson's supposed support. Fort Leavenworth soldiers raise funds for Helen Gould wedding gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letty F. Featherston
Washington
C. W. Manning
Chance Plans Bermuda Training Shift For Slighlander Pitchers
Sporting Manager Chance abandons sending Slighlander pitchers to Bermuda two weeks early and keeps all players in conditioning plan. H J Hebner sets new 150 yard backstroke world record in Chicago at 1:50.45, beating 1:52. Jack Hayden seeks release for Jack Powell from St Louis Browns, while Frank Chance signs to manage the New York Yankees at 25 000 salary. The team will train in Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
Bermuda
H. J. Hebner
Jack Hayden
Louisville
American Association
Jack Powell
St. Louis Browns
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Fire Dept to wear gigantic bob sleds in plan
The article notes the Fire Department of St Paul planning to equip itself with oversized bob sleds. It also recounts Roosevelt’s opposition to Munsey’s proposal to yoke the Moose and the Elephant.
Balkan War Resumption Hinted Amid Global Briefs
A UK report notes possible renewal of Balkan fighting. Nova Scotia records a lobster famine while a German balloon is recovered in the North Sea off Suffolk. The Evelyn sinks at Louisburg harbor with crew saved. Jean Bielovuced arrives in Brig to attempt Alps flight. Saint-Saens awarded Grand Cross. The Italian gov moves to curb white slave traffic. St Petersburg police uncover a student-backed plot. Swedish scientist finds feldspar potash process. Uranium ship wreck near Halifax delays rescued passengers. Bowes jailed fifteen years after shooting London police chief. May Billinghurst and Louisa Gay face eight months for letter box outrages. Alps death toll 95 in 1912, with 53 from falls.
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Nova Scotia
North Sea
Suffolk
England
Evelyn
Louisburg
Harbor
Halifax
Jean
St. Petersburg
Germany
Rotterdam
New York
Albert G. Bowes
Sir E. Henry
London
Bowe
Zeppelin
May Billinghurst
Louisa Gay
Alps
Admiral Jones Remains to Be Placed in Annapolis Crypt
The remains of Admiral John Paul Jones will soon be placed in the crypt at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. The report lists various other items including Amundsen’s New York arrival, Rockefeller Jr. funding shelters, and local political and social news.
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John Paul Jones
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Shippensburg
Rose Pastor Stokes
Stanford University
California
Samuel Horiwitz
Central New England Railway Co
Albany
F. M. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prouty
William Tuskhey
Erie
Kane
Jacob Grover
Franklin Furnace
N. J
Baldwin
Connecticut
Panama Canal
Wilson
Senator Smith
Georgia
Gore
Oklahoma
State House
Trenton
Cardinal Farley
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Sydney Cross
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Westfield
Rh. H. James
Paris Liberator
Mylius
Ellis Island
King George
England
Gov
New Jersey
Neil Anderson
79Th Street
Park Avenue
Elia Ewing
Gorin
Second District Public Service Commission of
Corning
Schroeder
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington
Commission
Gaynor
New York City
Archbald Is Removed From Federal Office By Senate
Robert W. Archbald of Scranton Pa a United States Circuit Court judge was found guilty on five of thirteen impeachment articles by the Senate and removed from office with forever disqualification from holding any federal office His family attended the unanimous vote and his son sat with bowed head as the judge faced the consequence of impeachment in the Senate chamber
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Scranton
United States Circuit Court
United States Commerce Court
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Senate of
West H. Humphreys
United States District Court of
Tenmessee
John Pickering
United States District Court For
New Hampshire
Republic
Senate Chamber
Archbald
Archard
Archibald
West Point Cadet Adler Arrested After Unaccepted Resignation
West Point authorities arrested Elmer E. Adler upon his return to the academy from Tarrytown where he had married Florence E. Davis. He was stripped of his sergeant rank as his resignation letter from New York arrived but was rejected because he is underage and parental consent is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Adler
N. Y
Elmer E. Adler
Military Academy
Tarrytown
Florence E. Davis
New York
Brooklyn Man Kills Wife Then Ends Life in California
San Francisco reports Donald Jadwin 25 of the Brooklyn auditor's office shot and killed his wife Minna Vanbergen 20 at their new California home before taking his own life. Jealousy is suspected. Minna's sister married Frank B. Anderson, Bank of California president. The Jadwins wed two years ago in a society event. Donald is the son of Orlando H. Jadwin of O. H. Jadwin & Sons, New York.
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Brooklyn
California
San Francisco
Donald ‘Jadwin
Auditor's Office
Minna Vanbergen
Frank B. Anderson
Bank of California
Jadwin
Donald Jadwin
Orlando H. Jadwin
O. H. Jadwin & Sons
New York
Gates Avenue
Weeks Wins Senate Seat for Crane’s Place in Massachusetts
Representative John W. Weeks of Newton was chosen to succeed W. Murray Crane as junior U S Senator from Massachusetts after a deadlock with McCall. Weeks won 97 votes to 57 on the thirty first ballot among Republican lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Crane
Boston
John W. Weeks
Newton
W. Murray Crane
United States
Massachusetts
Weeks
Repub
Mcan
Capt. Weeks
How Gotch Was Discovered By Dan McLeod Challenge
Frank Gotch earned his nickname after a brutal hour and twenty minute match with Dan McLeod on a Woodmen picnic cinder path. McLeod defeated Gotch in his first pro loss, a spark that inspired the farmer lad to pursue wrestling and rise to champion status.
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Frank Gotch
Dan ‘Mckeod
Gotch
Tom Jenkins
Canada
Dan McLeod
Belmond
Iowa
Livermore
McLeod
Livermore Woodmen
Laverne
Humboldt
Humboldt Woodmen
Farmer Burns
Joseph B. Bowles
Whitney Loves Ball Game
Harry Payne Whitney spends large sums on English racing stables and a U S breeding farm yet the gossip says baseball fascinates him most. He is a strong admirer of Christy Mathewson and may back a club if Matty becomes an owner. Whitney is also a top polo player and boxing enthusiast often seen in ringside boxes at big bouts.
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Harry Payne Whitney
England
Mr. Whitney
Christopher Mathewson
Matty
America
Sage College bans intercollegiate women basketball
The athletic council at Sage College forbids women students from playing basketball with other colleges. Dr Esther Parker, the women's medical adviser, calls basketball highly violent and says the game should be limited to local class play only due to nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage College
Cornell
Esther Parker
Henpecked manager and spring training chatter
AIMONG-SPORTS notes nickname for Miller Huggins as henpecked manager. Tim Keefe ventures into real estate. Stroud sold to Harry Wolverton's Sacramentos. Browns schedule spring dates. St Louis plans a title push. Danny Murphy opens a cafe in Norwich called the White Elephant. Zuppke becomes Illinois coach after brief Wisconsin stint. Browns and Cardinals set seven-game spring series starting March 29. Red Sox to host Harvard in April. Tannehill signs with St Joseph and coaches young pitchers. Hyde winters at Charter Oak park. Four Cubs left from 1906 standouts: Evers Sheckard Schulter Reulbach. McGraw eyes Demaree alongside Mathewson Tesreau Marquard. Jake Stahl contemplates retirement to bench. A speculative race pairing Patchen Ir Vernon McKinney versus Heir Gano. A ball team of managers lists Stovall Evers Tinker Huggins Clark Birmingham Stahl Dooin Callahan Griffith.
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Miller Huggins
Tim Keefe
Stroud
Detroit Tigers
Harry ‘Wolverton
Sacramentos
St. Louisa
Wisconsin
St. Louis Browns
Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Harvard
Jess Tannehill
St. Joseph
Fred Hyde
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Cubs
Evers
Sheckard
Schulter
Reulbach
McGraw
al Demaree
Christy Mathewson
Tesreau
Marquard
Jake Stahl
Joe Patchen Ir
Vernon McKinney
George Gano
Stovall
Tinker
Huggins
Clark
Birmingham
Dooin
Callahan
Griffith
Baseball is China’s cure, Eliot says in Harvard talk
Dr. Charles W. Eliot of Harvard tells 100 Harvard men in China and Japan that baseball, not social work, benefits China by drawing people away from gambling and toward a healthier discipline. He praises China’s patience, warns of tuberculosis, and notes women’s conduct as a factor in social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Doctor Eliot
Starvard
China
Japan
Harvard
Champions of the Year and Related Sports Honors
A listing of champions across multiple sports including aeroplane trials, archery, auto speed and track events, boxing weight classes, billiards formats, cycling, bowling, wrestling, and more. Names mentioned include Jules Vedrines James Thorpe Willy Hoppe Johnny Kilbane Willie Ritchie Emanuel Lasker Louis Disbrow and Frank Gotch among others, with universities and clubs like Harvard Wisconsin Meadowbrook Club and Wrigley noted in association with various titles.
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Jules Vedrines
James Thorpe
G. P. Bryant
Witwer Taylor
Bob: Burman
Billiards
Willie Hoppe
Luther McCarty
Ightight
Willie Ritchie
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny Conlon
Emanuel Lasker
Team Without Captain At New York Military Academy
The New York Military Academy will test a captainless football team next season as the athletic association removes the captaincy. Proponents argue captain duties distract players and hinder quarterback play calling for both captain and coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Military Academy
Athletic Association
Maher Reclaims Old Riding Job With Lord Rosebery
Jockey Danny Maher will ride for Lord Rosebery again next season restoring their longtime trainer jockey partnership. The announcement confirms Maher’s return to the Rosebery led stable for upcoming racing term.
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St. Pau
Theodore Roosevelt
Munsey
Houghton-Jacobson Printing Co
Detroit
New York Stock Exchange
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Chicago
George H. MacDonald
Yonkers, N. Y
Panther
Guantanamo
New Mexico
Lincoln
George F. Baker
Rosalie Stewart
William Rockefeller
August Belmont
American Kennel Club
Commerce
Senator
Whitney
New Yorker
Aimong - Sports
Charles Eliet
Louis Disbrow
Ralph de Palma
Ford
Poggenburg
Alfredo de Oro
Frank Kramer
Fogler and
Ruth Tamms
Gqilltan
Foobball
Jerome Travers
D.d. McDermott
Speen
Margaret Curtis
Ray Seymour
Wwe
Ween Meadowbrook Club
Reginald Fincke Roque
Edward Clark
Ernest Barry
William Wrigley
W. R. Crosby
W. A. Phillips
Norval Battle
Robert McLean
Carl Solberg
Lars Haugen
C. Hutchinson
M. E. McLoughlin
McLoughlin-Bundy
Mary Browne
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