Yale and Harvard Clash Ahead of Classic Grid Battle
Harvard and Yale, two strong football powers, prepare for their November 21 clash. Yale shown improved passing and speed, led by White Corbett Kennard and Butler at quarterback, while Harvard adapts with key linemen and veterans like Nourse Reed and Zour. The anticipated showdown could defy expectations with Yale favored on the road in New Haven.
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Ward
Harvard
White
Corbett
Lth
Kennard
Leslie
Forcheimer
Dave Campbell
Nourse
Pat Grant
Weavon
McKay
Zour
Suard
Harvard End Upset Season Prospects Highlight
The draft notes Harvard football line and backs, praising Captain Burt and Pat as key figures. It cites Yale as a tough opponent and mentions strategy boosts from the backfield and earthward, with Morphy showing prior forms.
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Harvard
Burt
Lis
Yale
Althouch
Rat Trap Catches Thief In Allentown Printery
In Allentown on November 9 a rat trap in the cupboard of B. Q. Stauffer’s printing establishment held a twelve year old boy thief. Wilson Levas and Arthur Brie entered the Hamiton Street shop and used a rear door. The lad reached through a closet opening, touched a rat trap spring, and was caught until the proprietor returned and locked him up.
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Allentown
Stauffer
Hamton Street
File
BALKED KIDNAPER DIES IN CELL
Pittsburg story reports William Evans of Hazlewood died in a Monongahela park cell after attempting to abduct his six year old son and arresting his wife at a railroad station. Police Chief Harry Chester witnessed the arrest and Evans’ death was attributed to the stress of the incident. Also noted is the death of Joseph Imhoff in Reading from heart trouble, tied to political excitement around William Jennings Bryan.
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William Evans
Flowers Avenue
Hazlewood
Evans
Monongahela
Vans
Harry Chester
Earby
Evan
WT. Billich
Bryan
Reading
Joseph Imhoff
Imhoff
Lincoln
Neb
Tdns
Wu Ham J. Bryan
Shoff
Aryan
York
William Seiple
Emma Fackler
Drunken father shot by earlier involved son in New Jersey
In Elizabeth New Jersey a 18 year old shot his drunken father a butcher Albert Messig four times after defending his mother Nia from choking and attempted to flee with his wife. The son's account says Messig had been drinking for weeks and threatened the pair. two bullets hit Messig in the head a third shattered the jaw and a fourth hit the shoulder. Messig likely to die. boy in custody for hearing.
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Elizabeth N. J
Nia
Albert Measig
Albert Messig
Measig
Messig
Mayor of Allentown Dead After Stroke
Hon. Harry G. Stiles mayor of Allentown Pennsylvania died from a stroke of apoplexy in his offices on a Saturday afternoon. He had a frail constitution worn by heavy study of public duties since taking office in April. He served in multiple offices including a state senate term from 1894 to 1898.
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Harry G. Stiles
Allentown
Stilea
Lehigh
State Senate
Burglars Masked Steal Jewelry From Tayntor Family
In Brooklyn, masked burglars held Charles Tayntor and family for over an hour. They bound him and seized $10,000 in jewelry and silverware, including a $500 diamond ring, plus $17 from two toy banks. The trio wore black clothing, masks, and gloves, and escaped after threatening further harm.
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Charles Tayntor
New York
Charles EB ‘Ayntor
Tayntor
Borough Park
Brooklyn
Tellor
Newnghind
Alice Tayntor
Ilarold
Charles
Harold
Ana
Stakeholder Convicted Over Election Bet Funds
Brer a us ie Francis J Haffey of New Philadelphia kept and converted 310 dollars of funds from an election bet he held as stake holder. Edward J Kenna led the pool and filed larceny charges before Justice P A McCabe. Haffey waived hearing and posted 500 dollars bond for court.
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Pottsville
Brerausie
Francis J. Haffey
New Philadelphia
Edward J. Kenna
Justice of the Peace
P. A. McCabe
Haffay
Cuban Elections Set for Saturday Across Island
Havana reports elections will be held Saturday for president, vice president, senators and representatives in the lower house, with futures of the restored Cuban republic tied to the outcome as U S troops withdraw on January 28, 1909. Weather forecasts call for fair skies and southwest winds.
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Havana
Congress
United States
The Bax Horn and Modern Brass Instrument Craft
The article discusses Baxhorns and modern brass instruments, noting their Belgian origin, sizes from high prane to contrabass, and use of the euphonium. It explains safety improvements in bending thin tubes via internal molten lead to form shapes, with detailed notes on durability and construction.
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Bax
Alice
Curious Word Twists In Chinese And Annamite Speech
A philology note describes how the syllable ba in Annamite tongues gains meanings through tones. Variants described include grave for a lady or ancestor and sharp for the prince’s favorite, with other accents signaling numbers or objects.
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Tonguin
Cochin
Prines
Chicago Record-Herald
Richmond Woman Employs a Darky Mit Cole
A Richmond woman keeps a darky named Mitt Cole in her service. He jokes about going to the elmitory heal Sunday and riding instead of walking five miles. He plans to attend his uncle’s funeral, telling his mistress the man is not yet dead, delaying the anticipated full report.
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Richmond
Mit
New York
Merald
American Locomotive Company
Virginian Railway
Jersey Prospéctor
Muracrea
Newey Middlesboro
Newark
N. J
Tennessee
Middlesboro
Decay of Building Stones and Historic Cab Hire
Read about how moisture and wind accelerate stone decay as rain dissolves acids in the stone. It notes walls in lawned areas trap deleterious vapors and what stops water ingress helps halt decay. Also compares taxi hire today to sedan chair costs in old times with a 1675 London charge trail.
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Nell Gwyn
A Golfer's Toolh
A London Post note observes over twenty different club patterns seen in two weeks of play. The writer tallies how many varieties appeared among partners and opponents, highlighting the diversity of equipment in modern golf.
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London Post
Senator Saran debates truth with constituents in Washington Star
A constituent asks if people will believe all he says and Senator Saran replies that he believes some things but avoids revealing everything he thinks. The exchange highlights political caution in public discourse.
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Sarahan
Washington Star
Kidney Complaint Remedy Promoted With Vegetables
An old notice promotes a vegetable kidney treatment to relieve backache and urinary symptoms. It claims to restore kidney function, purify blood, and ease rheumatism, bladder pain, and urination issues with a simple compound taken after meals.
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Pein
Sidnese
Philadelphia Distances Highlight City’s Magnificent Span
Mayor's Statistician George Hicks reports a 25 mile reach of Philadelphia city limits from any direct route into the city. Founders' Week inspired the idea to place lamp posts at city entrances showing miles to city hall and to the far city edge.
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Philadelphia
George
OB Hicks
City Hall
Embezzled Bank Cashier Arrested in Seabright Case
Charles H. Jones cashier of the First National Bank of Seabright N J was arrested by US Marshal Alcot on a charge of misapplying $16000 of bank funds. Jones gave Wallin $10000 to await grand jury action. The bank says the loss was made good and the institution was not affected.
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Seabright
N. J
Trenton
Charles H. Jones
First National Bank of Seabright
United States
Alcott
Jones
Wall
United States Grand Jury
Coldsend Croup in Children At Wheeling
A reader reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent croup in a child after a previous severe spell. The note mentions purchase at Parson's Mountain Pharmacy and cites Mrs Wood of Wheeling West Virginia.
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Colawayne
City Officials On Trial For Neglecting Wilkes-Barre Streets
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. November 10. Mayor Kniffen and thirty-two councilmen face arraignment on charges of maintaining a nuisance by failing to repair city streets. Lawyers for the defendants move to quash indictments arguing individuals not the city may be charged. Judge Hals ey to hear argument on the point. John Bushaway Jr. ten year old killed in Quarret Minnesota by a rifle shot from Ralph Murray eleven. Bushaway’s death follows a quarrel between the boys. Joe Daugherty left guard for Evansville YMCA paralyzed after a football game in Henderson Kentucky from a spine concussion.
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Wilreg Barre
Kniffen
Wilkes- Barre
Halsey
Quarret
Bainerd
Minn
Navy
John Bushaway, Jr
John Bushaway
West Bainerd
Ralph Murray
Murray
Bushaway
Evansville
Ind
Joe Daugherty
Evansville Y. M. C. A
Henderson
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