Quake romance culminates in Fort Wayne wedding
Fort Wayne attorney William A. Campbell travels to San Francisco where during the earthquake era romance with Gertrude Albrecht culminates in marriage. Both students at Leland Stanford University when the quake struck. Campbell was injured escaping the dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wm. A. Campbell
San Francisco
Gertrude Albrecht
Leland Stanford University
Campbell
Fire destroys Cleveland Avenue Public School
Fire totally destroyed Cleveland Avenue public school in Niagara Falls. Several hundred children were outside in orderly evacuation when firefighters arrived. Janitor Chas Foltz suffered severe burns while aiding the students.
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Niagara Falls
Cleveland Avenue
Chas. Foltz
Be True Then You May Expect Others to Be True
A concise moral reminder urging mutual honesty in relationships. The line emphasizes that reliable behavior from one party should lead to reciprocal trust and honesty from others in return.
Five Games At Bodega Annex Handicap Tournament
Local cue players compete in a 100 plus class system at the Bodega Annex. Results from yesterday show several matches with scores and handicaps noted as management plans to rebalance future events. Two classes A and B will divide competitors, aiming to match skill with appropriate handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodega Annex
Hdep
Geo
Mood Beisce Css
Ruprecht
SOIR
Tals
Anderson Bene
Eee
Geo. Rose
Packey McFarland Declines 133-Pound Ring Challenge
Chicago December 16 Ad Wolgast Milwaukee star lightweight states he can stop Packey in ten rounds if Packey weighs 133 at ringside. Packey replies he cannot make that weight but will come in at 133 by 3 PM if Wolgast bets any amount, else the matter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Packey McFarland
Packey
Nelson
Wolgast
Sikora Eyes Pacfic Coast Rise After Narrow Draw
Detroit lightweight Paul Sikora and Philadelphia's Tommy Dougherty fought to an eight round draw at the Windsor A C. Sikora, praised by locals, aims for a Pacific coast trip to capitalize on the showing. Dougherty earned the decision on points if a ruling had gone differently.
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Detroit
Mich
Paul Sikora
Tommy Dougherty
Philadelphia
Windsor A. C
Sikora
Pacific Coast
Dougherty
De Rouen And Gotch To Meet Christmas Day
Frank Gotch the undefeated challenger agrees to throw Raoul de Rouen in fifteen minutes or forfeit 500 dollars. A second offer would pit Don O Kelly against Dr B F Roller for 250 dollars. The matches headline a boxing and wrestling show at the St Louis Coliseum ending with a vaudeville sketch by Jim Jeffries and Sam Berger.
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ST. Louis
Frank Gotch
Raoul de Rouen
France
B. F. Roller
Don O'Kelly
St. Louis Coliseum
Jim Jeffries
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Chicago Will Not Schedule Eastern Games
Coach Stagg announced Chicago will not schedule eastern opponents beyond Cornell if desired, focusing six of seven games within the Big Eight and favoring inter conference play. Michigan also will not face the Maroons, with Chicago keeping to western foes and reserving one slot for Cornell or another western opponent.
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Chicago
Stagg
Cornell
Michigan
Maroons
Wolverines
University of Chicago
After Jeffries Then Kauffman in Johnson Jeffries Talk
Al Kaufman the California heavyweight would meet Jack Johnson if Johnson beats James J Jeffries. George Little Johnsons manager said he would arrange a match with Kaufman provided Johnson wins. Johnson said he plans to win quickly in the long forty five round bout, aiming to end it early.
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Philadelphia
al Kaufman
California
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
George Little
Jeffries
Johnson
McGraw Eyes Sale of Bugs Raymond in Major League Shuffle
New York December 16. Rumors at the major league meetings say John McGraw seeks to move Bugs Raymond from the Giants. If a trade fails, he may place Raymond on waivers, with prospects of sending him to a minor league before next season. Milwaukee’s John J. McCloskey previously showed interest but McGraw won’t discuss a deal now.
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New York
Bugs Raymond
New York Giants
McGraw
Raymond
Bugs
John J. McCloskey
Milwaukee
Mac
McCloskey
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Cough Relief
After exposure or onset of a cold, Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a throat and lung remedy that stops coughs, relieves congestion, and expels the cold from the system. The product is described as mildly laxative with a note to refuse substitutes, by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Germania Triumphs Over Bohemian School In Basketball
The Germania third team defeated the Bohemian Catholic school 14 to 10 after a shortened second half. Referee Al Arenz halted play when the Bohemians led 10 to 8, noting five minutes were missing from the 15 minute half, then resumed with Germania pulling away and winning. Lineups listed for both teams.
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Germania
Bohemian Catholic
Bohemians
Bohemian
al Arenz
Germanias
C. Statek
C. Beranek
J. Spika
A. Bruha
E. Tikal
Otto Meéinert
J. Cysmaniak
J. Weis
J. Lund
Phil Schwanzle
Governor probes strike situation in Minnesota yards
Governor A O Eberhart sent emissaries to Minneapolis and St Paul railroad yards to assess conditions and reported to him. He had already consulted Great Northern general manager Gruber and Northern Pacific vice-president Slade. Officials said there was nothing to arbitrate while Hawley indicated willingness to compromise.
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Minneapolis, Minn
A. O. Eberhart
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Gruber
Great Northern
Slade
Northern Pacific
Frank T. Hawley
Hawley
Gov
CASCARETS Promote Liver and Bowels Merits
An advertisement touts CASCARETS as a top health aid for liver and bowels. It claims widespread use and lasting merit, urging trial to gain faith and join millions who stay well with CASCARETS.
Governor Seeks Firsthand View of Freight Disruption
The governor aims to determine if freight traffic interference justifies force arbitration. He says he has no plan to compel a settlement, only to learn actual conditions firsthand.
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Ernor
Morgan Buys Long Distance Telephone Firms
Clarence Brown announces for J P Morgan and Co that Morgan has purchased a majority of the stock of United States Long Distance Telephone Company and the Cuyahoga Telephone Company. Brown declined further comment.
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Toledo, O
Clarence Brown
United States Long Distance Telephone Company
Cuyahoga Telephone Company
J. S. Bradley Jr
J. P. Morgan and Co
Long Distance
Cuyahoga
Brown
Be good for the only safe investment paying ten percent
The note urges prudence by praising a safe investment offering a ten percent return. It extols steadiness and discourages risky ventures, presenting the option as a secure way to grow wealth. It implies trust in the promoter without naming specifics.
Burlington Man May Head B and C
New York dispatch reports Oscar G. Murray president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will resign next week. Daniel Willard, vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, is named as his successor. Willard has ties to President Underwood of the Erie and his election is attributed to the Underwood influence.
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New York
Wall Street
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Daniel Willard
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Willard
Underwood
The
Erie
Be joyous for one life and the value of gratification
A reflective note urges embracing joy in life and warns that missing gratification is a calamity, urging readers to seize happiness while they can.
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Stanford
Harvard Law School
Miss Albrecht
Lillian Albrecht
Thomas Adison Victor Herbert
Mr. Edison
Victor Herbert
Vicor Herbert
Grave
Edison
Edison Standard
Edison Amberol
Edison Grand Opera Records
Edison Phonograph
National Phonograph Company
Lakeside Avenue
Orange, N. J
Fred Leithold Piano CO
Main Street
Bergh Piano
Edison Phonographs
Corner Fourth
Jay
Darling
DE Rouen
Gotch
Kauffman
Lil Artha
California Pug
Jeff
Bohemian School
Cascarets Roc
Santa Claus
W. F. Strauss
Pearl Street
Morgan
Burlington
Whitebreast Coal CO
Scranton Anthracite
Scranton
Main St
Donaghue
Kennedy
Universal Food Choppers
Universal
Rogers
V. Tausche Hardware Co
South Fourth Street
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