Texarkana Youth Wins Rhodes Scholarship
W H Arnold Jr of Texarkana was named the Arkansas Rhodes scholar for the year after a daylong Arkansas Rhodes Commission session. He faced strong competition from A W McCain of Jonesboro. Arnold, a Harvard senior, would attend the university if accepted next year.
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Rhodes Scholarship Commission
W. Thi. Arnold, Jr
Texarkana
Rhodes
Arkansas
Arnold
A. W. McCain
Jonesboro
Seleton
Harvard
McCain
Washington and Lee University
Canrnd
W. H. Arid
Tex Va
Rhodes Commission
Ecomed
J ©. Putrell
The
Unity of Arkansas
BE. A. McCulloch
George B. Cook
J. H. Reynolds
Vendrix College
Former Premier Sir Mac Bowell Turns 90 in Ontario
Velleville Ont Dec 27 Sir Mac Bowell former Dominion premier and longtime public leader marks his 90th birthday born December 27 1823 He joined Parliament at Confederation in 1867 and cabinet in 1887 later serving in multiple roles including a year as prime minister Bowell’s long career in public life is noted in today’s report.
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Velleville
Ont
Sir Mac © Bowell
Dominion Pre
Dee
Macie
Parlia
John Macdonald
Baseball chatter fills winter pages with trades and traits
The piece notes Joe Tinker finishing over .300 for the first time in twelve NL seasons. Del Pratt resigns as St. Louis Browns Baseball Players Fraternity rep. Harry Welch appointed Atlanta field captain after leading the South in batting. John Miller seeks to play for the Cardinals after being traded from Pittsburgh. Dreyfuss blocks a trade that would move Honus Wagner for Big Ed Kennecy. Earl Mack to coach UNC baseball before managing Raleigh. Art Shafter retires from baseball. Brooklyn open to Phelps, Eddie Phelps to manage Albany if possible. Bill Carrigan discusses Sox plans with Joseph Lannin, suggesting no major league fear.
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Joe Tinker
del Pratt
St. Louis Browns
Baseball Players Fraternity
Harry Welch
Atlanta
John
Dots) Miller
Pittsburg
St.Louis
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Eddie Phelps
Albany
Eddie
Bill Carrigtan
Red Sox
Joseph J. Lannin
Sox
Bill
Mr. Lannin
Tennessee Masons' Centenary in Knoxville Marked
One hundred years after the Masonic grand lodge of Tennessee was chartered in Knoxville by the grand lodge of North Carolina, centennial anniversary exercises were held under the auspices of the Tennessee grand lodge. Prominent participants included Charles Comstock Grand Master James D Richardson and Dr Winchester Grand Master of North Carolina.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Tennessee
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Grand Lodge
Charles Comstock
James D. Richardson
Winchester
New Year Day Without White House Reception Astonishes Washington
Washington announces a New Year without a public White House reception for the first time in living memory. Cabinet officers will host open houses and a State breakfast for the diplomatic corps. New laws take effect in Nevada Arkansas Wisconsin Connecticut California and Ohio while educational and scientific bodies meet nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Bryan
Diplomatic Corps
Nevada
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Connecticut
California
Ohio
American Association For the Advancement of Peace
Atlanta
Archaeological Institute of America
Montreal
American Philological Association
Cambridge
Mass
American Historical Association
Charleston
S. C
The
Amercan Political Science Association
Boxing gossip and world tour plans ripple through boxing scene
Jim Jeffries readies for a world tour as Tom O Rouke pushes to match Porky Flynn with Gun boat Smith for 5000 a side. Karry Stone in Australia undefeated in four fights. Willie Ritchie denies manager change and praises Harry Foley. Jimmy Clabby signs for Milwaukee bout options. Frankie Mandale defeated in Geneva by Badond. Johnny Coulon ready to box Kid Williams at 116 pounds. Boer heavyweight George Rodel to challenge New Year winner Gunboat Smith Arthur Pelkey in California. New York Assembly may set boxing commission salaries at 2000 yearly. controversy over payments. A Baltimore surgeon dispatch follows a quarrel mediated by Speaker Clay and Senator King.
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Karry Stone
New York
Australia
Willie Ritchie
Hle
Harry Foley
Frankie Mandale
Europe
Geneva
Badond
Johnny Coulon
Williams
George Rodel
Arthur Pelkey
California
One Hundred Years Ago Today December 27 Duel Ended Peacefully
In Washington on December 27, John Calhoun and Representative Grosvenor, South Carolina statesmen, met on the duelling field but the affair ended without bloodshed. Their quarrel grew from debates on the Embargo Act. A House speech by Grosvenor criticized colleagues who had voted against the act in the prior session.
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John €. Calhoun
South Carolina
Representative Grosvenor
Washington
House
Birthday Tribute to Gen William H Bixby Engineer Leader
Brig. Gen. William H. Bixby retired chief of engineers of the U S Army, born December 27 1849 in Charleston Massachusetts, West Point graduate and bridge construction authority noted for 4000 foot spans across the Hudson. Also saluting Sir Mackenzie Bowell at 90, Duke of Norfolk at 66, Sir Fredrick Barker at 76, and Charles C Carr once a famed baseball figure.
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Wm. H. Bixby
William H. Bixby
United States Army
Charleston
Mass
West Point
Army
Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Bixby
Hudson River
Mackenzie Bowell
Pre- Siier
Canada
Duke of Norfolk
United Kingdom
Fredrick Eustache Barker
New Brunswick
Charles C. Carr
Autumn Days End as Real Winner Arrives
The season’s close brings the real victor into focus as autumn wanes and results crystallize, signaling a clear, decisive win. The phrasing hints at a final outcome surpassing earlier expectations and leaves readers anticipating final tallies or awards.
Morning Tango at Heater Sparks Gas Rushing Question
A reader asks if a self aware assistant performed a tango while rushing to switch on the gas heater this morning. The inquiry highlights timing and behavioral quirks in automated responses.
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Porky” Flynn
Gunboat Smith
Jimmy Clabby
Frank Klaus
George Chip
Jack Dillon
Milwaukee
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King
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