Cars Stirred Elopement From Tioga to Germantown
Miss Bonnie Smith of Tioga and Joseph H. Bromley Jr of Germantown wed at St James the Less after two red automobiles carried them across Philadelphia. The noon ceremony near their homes surprised families and friends who learned of the marriage hours later.
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Philadelphia
Bonnie Smith
Tioga
Joseph H. Bromley, Jr
Germantown
Wissahickon
Bromley
Chicago
Owen
Hyland Defeats Keyes In Rough Six-Round Bout
Special to The Indianapolis Sum. In New York on May 6 Fighting Dick Hyland outweighed Bert Keyes by six pounds and dominated six rounds at the National A C A. Hyland pressed the pace, roughing Keyes in clinches and delivering hard body punches that wore down the Frisco fighter, who appeared overworked and less effective than in prior bouts.
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Indianapolis
New York
Dick Hyland
Bert Keyes
National A. C. of America
Hyland
Keyes
Bert
Plucky Briton Draws With Kellar in New York Bout
New York May 6 Joe Wagner and Samuel Kellar of England fought six rounds to a draw at Maple A C. From the opening round until the final bell the crowd cheered as Wagner pressed the attack but Kellar recovered and held even, the Brighton fighter showing pluck in the later rounds.
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New York
Joe Wagner
Samuel Kellar
England
Maple A. C
Tittle Fellows
Wagner
Kellar
Brighton
Noted breeder dies in Lexington at 68
Gen. W. H. Gentry, famed Kentucky sportsman and trotting horse breeder, died at St. Joseph's hospital in Lexington at 10 30 last night after several weeks illness from stomach inflammation. He was 68 years old.
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Lexington
W. H. Gentry
Kentucky
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Demarest Wins National Amateur Title at Night Meet
Calvin Demarest captured the national amateur title in a night meet in York on May. The event highlighted Demarest's dominant performance and solidified his status as a top competitor in the division.
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Ome York
Calvin ‘Demarest
Minister Life Is a Must Smile and Grieve
The article portrays a pastor’s demanding life, noting constant duties from funerals to weddings and church duties. It cites Rev Joshua Stansfield performing three weddings in one day and reflects on family time, weddings in June and October, and the minister’s public role.
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Mothers’ Society
Joshua Stansfield
MeriDan Street
M. E
Stansfield
Opium Crusade Among Forces in Philippines and France
Washington reports renewed government drive against opium sold to soldiers in the Philippines with Japanese and Chinese traffickers. French efforts fail to suppress dens run mostly by women near Oriental waters, while American measures protect troops better and curb temptations. The piece also recounts observations on Jonathan Edwards and Esther Stoddard, noting Edwards’ intellectual lineage from his mother.
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Washington
Philippines
America
Uncle Sam
France
Fight 12 Round Draw in Boston Boxing Card
Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg fought a twelve round draw last night at the Armory A A. The bout was more wrestling than boxing and ended without a winner.
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Boston
Johnny Thompson
Mickey Gannon
Pittsburg
Armory
A. A
Bronson Set for Springfield Meet Opponent in May
Matty Baldwin or Maurice Sayers will face Ray Bronson in the main event at the Springfield club meet on May 18. Both possible rivals are named, with the showdown shaping the headline bout at the club gathering.
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Matty Baldwin
Maurice Sayers
Ray Bronson
Springfield (O
Mike Donlin Emerges as New York's Man of the Hour
Thirty thousand New Yorkers have already forgotten Theodore Roosevelt, but Mike Donlin dominates the moment as the city’s focal sports and social figure, catching attention with his presence and appeal in contemporary affairs.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mike Donlin
Man
Jonathan Edwards as a Supreme Metaphysician
A historical tribute to Jonathan Edwards born in East Windsor on October 6 1703 praised as the world’s foremost metaphysician. Refers to Chalmers Mackintosh Stewart Fiske and others endorsing his intellect, noting Freedom of the Will remains unanswered and his thesis endures as solid as Gibraltar.
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America
East Windsor
Conn
Jonathan Edwards
Chalmers
Dwards
James Mackintosh
Dugald Stewart
Edwards
Putant
Europe
John Fiske
Manitoba
New England
Gibraltar
Cow watches timepiece found in cow after two years
Washington story recounts Congressman E J Bowers telling of a calf swallowing his watch while he mended a fence. The watch allegedly reappeared two years later between the cow’s lungs, still keeping time within a minute and a half. Bowers, a religious man, won his seat by 3977 votes.
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Washington
E. J. Bowers
Mississippi
Congressman Bowers
Bowers
Congress
Cochran aims autopost service on rural routes
Representative Bourke Cochran proposed a one year autopost coach plan for select rural mail routes. He seeks 60,000 dollars for experimental use to run ten passenger vehicles with 1,500 pounds of baggage and fare set at 10 cents. Merchandise rates would vary, and success hinges on public demand and government revenue.
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Washington
Bourke Cochran
Cochran
Boy Kills Self When Cornered by Police
In Fall River Massachusetts on Mount Hope avenue 17 year old Edward F Moriarity accused of burglaries shot himself in a summer house after police surrounded him with revolvers drawn and cut off all escape routes. Dozens of officers witnessed the act but were unable to intervene.
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Fall River, Mangs
Mount Hope Avenue
Edward F. Moriarity
London bishop leads torchlight church parade in slums
In Pimlico and Westminster a torchlight procession, led by the bishop of London and church leaders, drew crowds of residents. Brass band played hymn tunes as worshippers and locals watched, with men urged to sign the pledge and women addressed in separate meetings.
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Church of England
Men's Society
Moreton Street
Jones Wins Savings With Goggles Incentive
A humorous quip from Lippincott's notes Jones adopted efficient habits after receiving a pair of goggles. The gag implies the gift inspires thrift and plans for an automobile. The item reflects lighthearted early 20th century commentary on frugality and gadget-inspired behavior.
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Jones
Lippincott’s
Amateur baseball clubs seek upcoming games in state and Indy
The Northwesterns of Augusta seek strong opponents in Indianapolis and elsewhere, listing contact 15202 after 6 pm. The Indianapolis Cubs forfeited to the Northwesterns 9 to 0 on Sunday. Mascots manager Hollingsworth seeks further games within the state at 1629 Columbia avenue. Hollingsworth notes two games vs the Laucks, each side with one win and one loss. The Bob Whites schedule a Sunday match with Brookside Juniors at River Side diamond No. L. The Reserves meet Massie in the other projected game.
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Northwesterns
Augusta
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Cubs
Hollingsworth
Columbia Avenue
Laucks
Bob Whites
Brookside
Riverside Diamond No. Lon
Cineinadti
Massie
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