Seven Sprinters Cling Through 660 Miles In Six Day Race
Boston reports seven riders Stinson Kiser Fischer McEachern Walhour McLean Downey remain near the lead in the six day bicycle race. Oscar Babcock trails five laps behind hoping for a turn of events. Muller the Italian sits over ten miles back while Gouglotz exits due to a knee injury. After thirty hours Fischer McEachern Walhour McLean Kiser Stinson Downey all at 582.4 miles with Babcock on 581.7 and Muller 572.2.
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Stinson
Kiser
Fischer
McEachern
Walthour
McLean
Downey
Oscar Babcock
New York
Muller
Gougoltz
McKhachern
Babcock
Franklin's Fertile Piph What snew in Buffalo baseball news
A Buffalo reporter questions President Franklin about the American League status. Franklin dismisses rumors, saying nothing new about Buffalo’s franchise and expressing confidence in Buffalo’s place, while noting mixed signals from the magnate about securing a league franchise.
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Buffalo
Franklin
Buffalo Amer
Monte Carlo of America to Open at Chesapeake Beach Maryland
A wide open resort built on Monte Carlo principles will open at Chesapeake Beach Maryland on January 10. The venue promises sports freedom from New York’s vice crusade with a modern clubhouse and all games of chance plus running races available.
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Maryland
Washington
Monte Carlo
America
Chesapeake Beach
New York
New Orleans Jockey Club Expels Rider in Gangs Case
The New Orleans Jockey Club expelled jockey W. Dean amid charges he belonged to a gang that attempted to corrupt jockeys and influence betting. In San Francisco, Deveraux won race one at 160 to 1 odds while Sam Merriweather faced backing disappointment. Eugene Bezenah and Jack Robinson are slated to meet in Alexandria Saturday night as Bezenah and Sig Hart head toward St. Louis Fair Association events.
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New Orleans Jockey Club
W. Dean
Devereaux
San Francisco
Sam Merriweather
Eugene ‘Bezenah
Jack Robinson
Alexandria
Andy, Bezenah
Sig Hart
St. Louis Fair Association
Local Derby Stakes and Regional Baseball Notes
The 1901 Derby stake stood at 5090 dollars. News from Hartford, Coon Island to Chicago includes Tim Donahue to manage Duluth in a proposed Northwestern league. Reports mention loudon Campbell knocked out in Canton eight rounds by Art Simits. Also notes on boxing permits, union cards, and the Marion club sending players to Chicago for nationals.
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Coney Island
Contry Tae
Terry McGovernor
Ben Younger
Hartford
Murder of Eugene Smith by Masked Man in Lynchburg Parlor
News from Nashville reports Eugene Smith a wealthy citizen was murdered by a masked white man in Wm Williamson’s parlor near Lynchburg. The intruder wore black, carried an ax and struck Smith in the back of the head fracturing his skull before fleeing after ordering the residents to stay inside.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lynchburg
Eugene Smith
Wm. R. Williamson
Williamson
Luella Williamson
Smith
Indiana grocers discuss new exemption bill proposal
J B Mears of South Bend outlines a new exemption bill aimed at raising the householders' exemption from 600 to 1600 dollars and extending it to families with minors or disabled dependents. The law would cover real estate and apply to all claims, with a 2500 dollar lobby backing its passage. An Ohio precedent is noted and Elkheart hosts the state committee to set a date for the Indianapolis meeting.
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Board of Trade
J. B. Mears
South Bend
Ohio
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Armory Plan Voiced for Indianapolis Units
Adjutant general Gore favors an armory for Indianapolis militia companies noting rental only under state law. He cites a Brooklyn armory with a 200 by 300 foot main hall and each of 12 companies having private funded quarters. He argues multiple company areas merit shared facilities. Indianapolis has four infantry companies and a battery.
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Adjt
Gore
Indianapolis Miliia
Gen. Gore
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
German Atrocities Reported by War Painter Rochelf Chom
Rochelf Chom, the Kaiser sent painter in China, writes of executions by German troops and walls decorated with heads and limbs of Chinese victims, confirming previously reported excesses.
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China
Kaiser
New Haven Girl Targeted by Cruel Christmas Skull Joke
A Boston visitor was shocked when a box arrived containing a Filipino soldier's skull with her brother’s name on the base. She feared her brother had died in the Philippines until a later letter explained the skull was sent as a grim keepsake from the hospital corps.
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Philippines
Merchants and Agents Vote No Rate Increase
At a joint meeting of the Merchants association committees and fire insurance agents a resolution opposed any rate rise was adopted and called for immediate fire department improvements. After improvements, rates may be adjusted higher for some buildings and towers where risk is lower.
Poet Hartleben Committed to Asylum in Berlin
Otto Erich Hartleben the poet has been sent to an asylum for the insane. Elmer E. Ellsworth circle No. 20 of the Ladies of the G. A. R. will hold a social at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm M Roach 4802 E Washington St Friday evening.
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Berlin
Otto Erich Hartleben
Elmer E. Ellsworth
Wm. M. Roach
Washington St
Tenement Fire Kills Woman in Jersey City Blaze
A three story frame row on Brunswick Street Jersey City burned Thursday. Twenty eight families were driven out. Mary Devine aged 60 died in bed. John Manketh and Salvatore Areta suffered severe burns. Loss pegged at 50900 with partial insurance.
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Brunswick St
Jersey City
Mary Devine
John Manketh
Salvatore Areta
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