Tod Sloan Joins Allied War Effort as Motor Ambulance Driver
Paris dispatch reports Tod Sloan, the Kokomo Indiana born former jockey, enlisted with allied armies as a motor ambulance driver in the Red Cross. Rejected by France for his small frame as a potential army recruit, Sloan now serves in courier and ambulance roles, bringing his speed and daring from horse racing to aviation and battlefield service.
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Paris
Sloan
Red Cross
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Tod
America
Tod Sloan
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Kankakee
Missouri
France
Zeppelin
Jockey
Mosby predicts swift war end and recalls Civil War
Colonel John S. Mosby, 81, living in Washington, discusses European war prospects and his Shenandoah Valley exploits. He cites cutting enemy communications as decisive, contrasts modern tactics with Civil War aims, and notes plans to finish memoirs in six months.
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Mosby
Washington
Europe
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Tumulty Remains Neutral Despite German Pressure At White House
The German right wing pressed Secretary Tumulty with a story about his singing of Tipperary, which he had not done due to neutrality policy. He admitted knowing Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly and hummed it rarely, but favors Wilson’s neutral stance. The Germans left satisfied after confirming his loyalty and that charges of neutrality violation would be frowned upon.
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White House
Gus Karger
Oswald Schuette
Louis Garthe
Washington
Tumulty
Tipperary
France
Wilson
Kelly
Die
Master of Salons in Trench Warfare Poiret Joins War
Paul Poiret famed Paris fashion master sheds silk for rifle and trench duty. His Martine Salon is turned to military wear as he and his staff dig in, while observers note the striking contrast between war service and couture splendor.
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Paul Poiret
Paris
Martine
Poiret
Lucky Mr Wadsworth James Wolcott Wadeworth Jr Senator Elect
The New York electors chose James Wolcott Wadeworth Jr as U S senator by a 47000 plurality in November. His origin traces to a Confederate grandfather, with a Yale education and a stint in the Philippines while pursuing politics in Washington. He married Kate Hey, linking him to Payne White and Oliver Payne.
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James Wolcott Wadeworth, Jr
New York State
United States
Stork
Jimmy
States-Manning
Chancellorsville
Receanes
Jim
Yale College
Senos Oytas Mir
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Kris
Philippines
Febecee
Washington
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Payne White
Oliver Pay
Ohio ‘Oil York Ne
Remembering Beyond Four Years Old In Early Life
A speaker discusses memory limits, noting common recall drops after age four. He recalls a moment with a kindly old lady about his first red topped boots and railroad workers along a river, remembering the scene from when he was nearly three. He calls earlier memories rare and phenomenal.
Matter of Caste Feeling
The text argues Indians travel single file due to caste, not roads, noting single filing reflects Asiatic restraint. It compares to Hindu life and Chinese domestic rules, where women and children are restricted and travel in single file behind their male relatives.
Superstitions at European Courts Influence Hanoverian Era
The Hanoverian kings faced superstition at European courts notably in France where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette reportedly mingled with sorcery astrology and alchemy. Mesmer and Cagliostro are cited as favored charlatans with greater notoriety than the elusive Count de Saint Germain who claimed to have discovered the elixir of life and impressed Madame de Pompadour.
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France
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Mesmer
Cagliostro
Count de St. Germain
Louis XV
Madame de Pompadour
Paris
Violinist Recounts Reception With Wealthy Patron
Marie Cassova recalls a reception where she was to be soloist for a patron who had little musical sense. The patron learned the piano needed repairs and urged Cassova to play without it. She improvised selecting Bach sonatas and prompted the patron to request the violin instead.
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Marie Cassova
Ocean Visit Prompts Mrs. Jones Laugh
A woman new to the ocean visits the beach with a friend. When asked about her first view, Mrs. Jones jokes that with all the water nearby fish could be cheaper, reflecting humor on geography and perception.
Constable’s Night Off Ends With Slapstick Run-In
A special constable, on duty, ducks into a private bar to warm up with a half pint. Leaving, he collides with his inspector and sergeant who chide him for entering a pub while on duty. He justifies it by saying he only had two pence.
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London
Sorority Mention Sparks Unclear Student Comment
Fragmentary quotes suggest two interpretations of Lissie joining a college sorority. Mr Dawker remarks reflect uncertainty about social signals and campus life.
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Lissie
Mr. Dawker
GIBBONS SET TO CLAIM MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
Mike Gibbons plans another challenge for the middleweight crown after previously stepping away from the division. The St Paul boxer has long been viewed as a top welterweight and now pursues title glory in a heavier class. He previously tried for the middleweight title around a year ago against Eddie McGoorty but did not make a striking impact and shelved the bid for the time being. He now enters the field again and is prepared to fight any leading contender in the division.
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Mike
Gibbons
Eddie
McGoorty
Prison League Opens With Toss From Warden at San Quentin
In California at San Quentin State Prison the season opens with Warden Johnson delivering the first pitch. A Black player on Captain Randolph's team argues a call angrily and threatens violence, while the umpire coolly replies that punishment is three and a half years away.
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San Quentin State Prison
California
Warden Johnson
Randolph
Polo Championship on Pacific Coast Opens January First
Expert players from the East and teams from Hawaii and South America join a circuit of polo events on the Pacific coast starting January 1 1918 with stops at Riverside Pasadena Coronado and San Mateo. The series leads to the Panama Pacific grounds opening March 14 and continuing through May 1.
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Pacific Coast
Hawaii
South America
Riverside
Pasadena
Coronado
San Mateo
Panama-Pacific Grounds
Passing of famous track for runners at Sheepshead Bay
The Sheepshead Bay track has sold for $2.5 million. August Belmont's horses are moved to other quarters. Buyers plan a two mile motor car racetrack and motor speedway, ending thoroughbred racing at Sheepshead Bay since 1910.
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Sheepshead Pay
August Belmont
Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay Race Course
Name Causes Much Trouble in Boxing World
The Kaiser is in trouble with Johnny Schiff a featherweight boxing in London. Detained by British officials over his German name Schiff he proves his real name is Porter Newman and is released to box in England under that name. The Schiff nickname arose when he worked in a San Francisco cafe and customers called him by the firm name on his cap.
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Kaiser
Johnny Schiff
London
Johnny
British Foreign Office
Porter Newman
England
Schiff
San Francisco
Barron Chosen 1915 Iowa Hawkeyes Captain
Stub Barron, star tackle from Correctionville, named captain of the Iowa varsity for 1915 by teammates. He has been a consistent player and was cited as all conference tackle by a leading expert, after captaining the freshman squad.
Finland Sends Weight Men to Frieco in California
Finland plans to send over half a dozen weight men if they secure representation at the Panama-Pacific event in San Francisco. Finnish weight athletes find life in California appealing as they eye strong results and bright chances of winning their events.
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Finland
Frieco
California
Baseball Records Set in the 1890s Shortstop Feats
In 1893 Bob Allen of the Philadelphia Nationals accepted 965 chances at shortstop in a single season. For 23 years that mark stood until Michele Rabbit Maatén succeeded to top it. The Braves accepted 900 chances.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Merk
Maatén
Fa Topp Ue
Braves
Shami
Baseball gossip and signings sweep across major leagues
Garry Herrmann signs Ivan Olson for Cincinnati via waiver. Indianapolis reelects J Edward Krause and officers with Bil Phillips returning as manager. Jimmy Sharp to try out with Hughey Jennings in Detroit. Paddy Livingstone may join Indianapolis Federal if no truce. George Stone may quit banking to umpire. Illinois judge jail for lie prompts joke on magnate sentences. Connie Mack turmoil in Philadelphia looms. Mike Kelly may lead Cleveland club. Carlisle Smith promises spring form. Minor leagues under pressure as majors worry about next season. Boston teams train together amid pennant chatter. Ralph Stroud joins McGraw’s Slingers. Michigan league head James Frank notes minors tired of goats.
Boxing governance spreads across cities and nations
The piece notes boxing rules amid libel claims about fighters earning a living. It mentions Brad Dock cooking spuds for British troops and Georges Carpentier facing Hague rule accusations. California bans prize fighting by popular vote and commissions form in Toledo Pittsburgh Frisco to regulate boxing.
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Braddock
Georges Carpentier
Hague
California
Frisco
Breeders Feed Stats as Allen Farm Dominates Races
William Russell Allen’s breeding operation fielded horses in 6577 races this year and earned $47,705. Sis Bingen, a yearling out of Sis Directum, posted a 0.3114 trotting quarter and a 2:06 clip at Lexington. Peter Farren, a three year old, is targeted for the Chamber of Commerce stakes with a 2:10 record. NY politics may restore Harry S. Nealley as Syracuse racing boss.
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William Russell Allen
Allen Farm
Sis Bingen
Bingen
Sis Directum
Lexington
Peter Farren
Murphy
Chamber of Commerce
New York State
Harry S. Nealley
Syracuse
Wash and Jeff Coach Denies Penn Offer
Folwell the Wash and Jeff coach says he has received no offer to succeed Gordon Brooke at Penn and would rather keep his present job. Western players on eastern teams remain unfazed by such talk and question the old college spirit about wagering on football.
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Folwell
Wash
Jeff
Gordon Brooke
Penn
Parker tied 220 yard record at A A U meet
The Franco sprinter Parker drew strong support for official credit after equaling the 220 yard record at the A A U meet. Six day bike racing persists in elk heart Waycross and Keane bank despite taboos. Boston claims the fastest cinder path in the world with just a few ten second bursts needed to pace it.
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Parker
Boston
Gambling limits and affordability noted in grocers tale
A compact report notes that gambling is constrained by what people can afford, echoed by a grocers’ remark about the limits of wagering when funds are scarce. The piece frames scarcity as a curb on gambling activity and reflects everyday economic cautions.
Correct Thing
A conversation about a gown notes it is remarkable and clearly Parisian. A French woman nearby calls it outray, underscoring the dress’s stylish origins and observers’ reactions.
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Paris
Wonderful Activities and the Bull Moose Mention
A reflective citizen praises Julius Caesar as a great man for his campaigns and literary contributions. A man with a high hat questions the claim and recalls the bull moose party, noting the era's political reference.
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Julius Caesar
Cuticura Soothes Eczemas and Itch for All Ages
Bathe the affected skin with Cuticura Soap and hot water and dry gently. Apply Cuticura Ointment with the finger. The regimen promises immediate relief, rest and quicker healing for eczema rashes and skin irritations in infants to adults. Free 32 page Skin Book with sample by postcard to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Mountain of Rock Salt near Jelfa Algeria
A 300 foot high salt mountain near Jelfa and a mile wide stands isolated amid triassic clay. Two other salt hills exist near Biskra. The structure resists erosion, has sink holes, and winter rains drive water into caverns, surfacing as salt springs at the hill’s edge.
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Jelfa
Algeria
Biskra
Jella
Chaperon Law Shows Syrian Wedding Traditions
In Syria the chaperon guides social conduct. The wedding places the bride in a lit room with candle attendants. Money and gifts are presented, and the groom’s gift includes 40 dresses. Celebrations span two weeks with daily gown changes, and gowns are cherished heirlooms.
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Syria
Pickpockets on Trial Clarify Defense and Detective Verdict
Two pickpockets stand trial and rely on a clever defense by their lawyer. The arresting detective testifies and struggles with contradictions while noting an overcoat lining that helped the thieves operate. The exchange cites the detective recognizing the lawyer, highlighting the tension between law and criminal wit.
Mesmerized by Postum A coffee alternative gains followers
A dissatisfied coffee user details health improvement after switching to Postum from Battle Creek Michigan. She describes weight gain and relief from headaches and fatigue for both her and her husband, praising Postum for digestion and vitality and noting product forms and prices.
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