60 000 Boy Scouts Enrolled in 1912 Report
New York Feb 26 James E West chief scout executive presents his annual Boy Scouts of America report to the national council. He cites 61 472 tenderfoot badges issued in 1912 with 47 500 the prior year, suggesting actual enrolment far higher. Eagle Scouts numbered 20 with detailed badge counts for second class and first class.
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New York
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
National Council
West
United States
Eagle Scouts
Boy Scouts For America
Eagle Scout
House Members Bet on English Commons Vote
Two House of Commons members, one for home rule and one against, bet at Brooks Club on the majority margin after the third reading. The deal: pay $25 per vote under 110 to the anti rule supporter and $25 per vote over 110 to the home rule backer. With the majority exactly 110, no money changes hands.
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London
House of Commons
Brooks Club
Love as a joint stock joke in a Washington blotter
A brief dialogue frames romance with business metaphors as a girl calls love a joint stock concern and a young man adds it is like a holding company while they share a moment on a knee. Washington writes with a witty domestic touch.
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Love
Washington
Baker, league leaders rally La Grande to stay in league
Fifteen to twenty Baker businessmen and W N Sweet of the league will meet La Grande fans this afternoon in a get together luncheon at Hotel Foley. La Grande struggles to raise more than 2500 dollars as an initial fund while other league cities urge keeping the Union county seat. If La Grande declines, Spokane might host the sixth team, with Joe Cohn considering if schedules permit.
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la Grande
Baker
W. N. Sweet
Grande Ronde
Pat Foley
Foley
Union County
Spokane
Joe Cohn
Northwest
Echo seeks third game for Pendleton match
After wins and losses against Pendleton Commercial, Echo basketball players aim for a decisive third clash. A referee from outside Pendleton or Echo may be arranged, with Walla Walla Y M A director Applegate expected to officiate in Echo City. The plan seeks to end wrangling and ensure a fair contest as both sides recover from injuries.
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Pendleton
Echo
J. B. Montgomery
Applegate
Walla Walla
Nelson
Bud Anderson to meet K 0 Brown in 20 round bout
Los Angeles February 26 The lightweight fight pits Bud Anderson of Vancouver Washington against Knockout Brown of New York in Vernon arena on March 15 over 20 rounds. Weigh in at noon for 132 pounds. Pacific Athletic club reshuffles March program as Frankie Burns may replace Eddie Campi in Newark.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Brown
New York
Joe Rivers
Bud” Anderson
Vancouver
Washington
Vernon Arena
Pacific Athletic Club
Anderson
Frankie Russell
New Orleans
Russell
Eddie Campi
San Francisco
Frankie Burns
Newark
N. J
Campi
Burns
Pendleton High Girls Set To Face Richland Tomorrow
Pendleton high school girls basketball, unbeaten this season, meet Richland high girls tomorrow evening. Richland, from Washington, is described as a quick and clever squad, but Pendleton already defeated Walla Walla twice and isn’t deterred by this smaller town’s visitors.
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Richland
Pendleton High School
Richland, Wash
Walla Walla
Boylan Loses Two Teeth In Hard Basketball Clash
Pendleton youth Tommy Boylan of the University of Oregon basketball squad had two front teeth knocked out after a collision in the Oregon versus Washington game at Eugene last Friday. He visited a dentist but played in the following evening’s game.
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Boylan
Tommy Boylan
Pendleton
University of Oregon
U. of O.U. of W
Eugene
Washington State Triumph Ends UW Title Hopes
Seattle February 26. Washington State College Pullman defeated the University of Washington 31 to 27 to eliminate UW from Northwest conference honors. Pullman outplayed the varsity in the first half.
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W. US. C
U. of W
Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Washington State College
Pullman
Jocala
Joe Rivers to Wed in Los Angeles This Saturday
Lightweight boxer Joe Rivers and Miss Paul Ine Slirt daughter of a Santa Monica contractor will marry in Los Angeles this Saturday according to an official announcement.
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Joe Rivers
Los Angeles
Paul Ine Slirt
Santa Monica
Baker Players Promise Strong Tri-State League Team
Baker manager Harlow expects a first class Baker squad for the Tri-state league. He has word from Salt Lake manager J J McClosky of three or four players and is seeking additional men. If successful, Baker could develop class D players for faster leagues and achieve a strong season with a solid league standing.
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Baker
Ore
Harlow
J. J McClosky
Salt Lake
Ina Smuch
London Woman 105 Dies Never Saw Sea
Mrs. Coomber of Chiddingstone Kent dies aged 105 before her 108th birthday. She leaves thirty grandchildren and sixty five great grandchildren from a family of twelve. Her eldest son is 4, youngest 66. Five sons served in the army. Her brother fought at Waterloo. She never saw the sea and spent most life in Chiddingstone. She once worked as a domestic servant for the family of Lord Hardings of Penshurst. Her life spans six monarchs.
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London
Chiddingstone
Kent
Waterloo
Lord Hardings
Penshurst
New Train Dress Features Double Trains In Orange and Lemon
A recent fashion note describes a two train evening gown in deep orange charmeuse with a separate lemon mousseline-de-soie train. The orange section continues the dress while the second train starts at the waist drapery and sweeps round the back, forming a coordinated, novel silhouette.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or your money refunded by the druggist. The offer highlights the product’s rapid action and trial guarantee.
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Sporting World
Bud Anderson
Castoria
Cae
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Elty
Central
Schubert
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Honey Girl
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