World of Sport gossip on boxers and horsemen
Frank Bills of Pittsburg aims for middleweight glory abroad with offers from Hugh MacIntosh to face top 158 pounders in England and France. Jake Daubert seen as pennant hope. scouts predict significant gains for the Brooklyn star. International boat trophy changes and prep for goose necks of motorboating in America and Europe. Harness horse racing heads into early season with Chinan leading the charge. Mexico hosts boxing bouts as plans for Long to fight Lester in Australia unfold.
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Frank Bills
Pittsburg
Frankie
Hugh MacIntosh
England
Klaus
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
France
Klaus Revealy
Willie Lewis
Lewis
Daubert
Jake Daubert
Jake
Jake Geginte
Brooklyn
Duals Fen
Uniden
Bii
Mleoanup
Burk
Tite
Tummel
Dauberto Hte
Miho
America
Ehatkeipes
Royal Motor Club of
Great Brtedn
Ehh
Huntington Bay
New York
Commodore Frederick Burnham
Motor Boat Club of America
Commodore Burnhamn
Pioneer
Duke of Westminster
Royal Motor Yacht Club of England
J. Stewart Blackstone
Sleeve ironing board for women’s shirts devised by a man
An inventive sleeve ironing board collapses into a flat compact form with a base and sleeve shaped board. It features a hook on the base to hold the ironing surface at various levels for flexible use. Also includes practical home tips on kerosene cleaning, scallops with eggs, ready starch, bean croquettes, washing a sweater, oatmeal cookies, and celery root salad.
The Cannon of Andorra and Other Oddities
A fragmented vintage piece recounts Andorra between France and Spain with Krupp’s mortar gun, debates on range and risk, and a decision to shoot into the air. It also describes a cork pump trick, opossum traits, monks sheltering swallows, and children’s games like Captain and Bellboy amidst a Chicago News wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andorra
France
Spain
Herr Krupp
Parliamentarian Spotlight in the Sixty-Second Congress
The piece profiles John Joseph Fitzgerald and Asher C. Minds, noting Fitzgerald’s long service and roles in the Cannon era, and praising Minds as a foremost parliamentarian with extensive experience, author of Stands' Precedents, and a Maine figure aged forty-eight. It references Archbishop Ireland’s clash with senators and broader insights into congressional procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joseph Fitzgerald
York
Piegerent
New York
Althourhepperriue
Mr. Hyde
United States
Tle
Stinds
National House
Senate
Hinds
Maine
Washington
Thomas B. Reed
A Medieval Love Tale Survives in Green Wood
In a green wood the Lady Agatha, daughter of royal blood, faces an arranged betrothal to Count Alfred. She loves Herbert, a young soldier, and with royal mercy and cunning elopes after a perilous ruse. The king approves the match, and Herbert rises to favor, securing Agatha’s hand and a future rank.
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Agatha
Tery Agatha
Count Alfred
Hilm
Elerbert
Arros
Count Albert
Mim
Alfred
Trhco
Merns
Agetha
Herbert
Fizure
Cobea
Alberts
Terebert
Agaths
Freenivend
Bevy
Llerbert
Porcan
Saacion
Conant
Apatha
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Hans Laron
G. We. Stevenson
Reiorne
Law Fayette
Iowa
Jessie Killer
Drayman
Odin
Gam
Fuse
Hoytte
Servoss
Reebsterert
Buelnese
Free Sewing Machine CO
Chicago
Tllinovs
Webster’s New International Dictionary
Chinan
Lou Dillon
Charles BH. Tanner
Thonneville
Mexico
Lonis
San Francisco
Tia Juana
Uttle
Lester
Jack Lester
Beattle, Wash
Tommy Burns
al Lang
Australia
Antipodes
King March
King March x
Opron
Alps
Italy
St. Bernard
Chicago News
Ireland
Goer
Roecu
American Press Association
Tui
Américan Press Association
Ashen C
Landa
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