All American Eastern Tea M Delected Backfield Is Crimson
Yale Harv ard Carlisle and Brown lead the All American backfield picks in W J Macbeth s column with Thorpe Brickley Wendell and Crowthers praised for speed kicking and leadership Harvard dominates with four spots Yale three Carlisle two Brown one Dartmouth one Princeton notes limited impact as selections vary amid a tough season.
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W. J. Macbeth
New York
Bomeister
Yale
Felton
Harvard
Guyon
Carlisle
Storer
Morey
Dartmouth
Cooney
Ketcham
Crowthers
Brown
Thorpe
Brick
West
Buncombe
Tommy Grey
Middle West
East
Wmuch
Michigan
Wolverines
Mississippi Valley
Princeton
Hobe” Baker
Legion of Honor
Baker
Brickiley
Wendell
Brickley
Jim Thorpe
The
Indians
Gardner
Merey
Warner
Crimson
Devore
Army
Bomeisler
No Money on Stage for Prizefighters
San Francisco report quotes Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wolgast, stating fighters earn mainly from bouts not stage appearances. He cites Wolgast’s three-year ring purses totaling over 100000 dollars and lists several large winnings with dates, opponents, and amounts, noting stage income is minimal after expenses.
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San Francisco
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Jones
Ritchie
Wolgast
Frankie Burns
Owen Moran
San ON
Willie Ritchie
Fred Daniels
St. ON
Ar Bas Bee Bes
Young O’brien
Wmusoginum
Joe Rivers
Los Watioiga
Ice Hees
Grand Bisida
Oee
Ted Maloney
Phil Moo Eee
Joe Mandot
New Ciords Oo
Ick Co
Ben Prendece
The Albany Pony and the First American Billiard Pro
A Chicago antiquarian recounts the 19th century rise of Lynn Higham "The Albany Pony" as the first American billiard pro. The tale covers his barbershop lessons, a famed 600 point run in New York, English tour timing, and a costly private match in London with the Brighton Marker.
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Albany Pony
Michael Phelan
Loru
Phelan
Albany
N. Y
Lynn Higham
Schenectady
Higham
George Slosson
New York City
Jackson
Broadway
England
Erie Canal
America
Brighton
London
Berlin Stadt Bahn to switch from steam to electric locomotives
The Berlin Stadt Bahn restructuring moves from steam power to electric locomotives. Long trains will use two locomotives at each end controlled from the front for efficiency. The system will require 557 locomotives 700 passenger cars and about 30 other cars. Electric motive parts are easier to inspect and repair.
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Berlin Stadtbahn
Thorpe Rest on Bear Hunting Trip After Gridiron Feats
James Thorpe and teammate Welch plan a bear hunting trip in Oklahoma after a demanding season. The Carlisle backfield star, famed for Olympic and football feats, will hunt grizzlies near Pushmataha and Pottawatomie. Thorpe's squad finished the year in good condition with no serious injuries.
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Olympic
James Thorpe
Carlisle
Oklahoma
Welch
Pushmataha
Pottawtomie
Thorpe
Bharley
Mississippi
Divine
Ladies’ Aid Society
Concealed French Loud Speaking Telephone Hidden in Decor
A new French loud speaking telephone has transmitter and receiver small enough to be concealed in a vase of flowers or a table ornament. The devices are designed to blend into a room inconspicuously.
Oregon Inventor Patents Slower Feed Bag
An Oregon man has patented a feed bag designed to deliver only a small amount of grain to an animal’s mouth from the main supply at a time to curb rapid eating.
Overland Rifle Club Forms At Willys-Overland Toledo
A 51 member Overland rifle club is organized at the Willys-Overland Co. in Toledo with War Department supervision and NRA affiliation. The club trains both indoor and outdoor marksmen using Springfield rifles, with instruction by state militia experts and access to Ohio national guard facilities in winter.
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Willys-Overland Co
Toledo
G. W. Bennett
Overland Rifle Club
War Department
Overland Club
National Rifle Association of America
Secretary of War
Springfield Army
Ohio National Guard
Berlin Police Seeks Punctual Theater Timings
Berlin's chief of police informs theater managers that discrepancies between show end times and advertised times must be minimized. He orders synchronized schedules to reduce public annoyance and ensure accurate timing.
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Herr von Jagow
Berlin
Hig
Nuremberg Prepares For 30th Picture Post Card Anniversary
Nuremberg Germany gears up for the thirtieth anniversary of the picture post card marking a milestone in postal and cultural history with plans for celebrations.
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Nuremberg
Germany
St Agnes Lighthouse in England Closes After 230 Years
The St Agnes light house in England has been closed and its light extinguished after 230 years of continuous service. Local authorities cited aging infrastructure and safety concerns prompting the temporary or permanent cessation of operation. The lighthouse, a historic beacon, had guided mariners along the coast since its inception.
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St. Agnes
England
Legless man uses motor for travels episode
Forrest I Smart of Haverhill Mass operates a Maxwell touring car with a single add on lever to clutch and a self starter enabling 50 mile runs from Salisbury Beach to Boston in about two hours. He notes the vehicle feels under control and enjoys open air riding.
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Forrest. I. Smart
Haverhill
Mass
Salisbury Beach
Boston
Mr. Smart
Curious indexing mix up in law book
A London Chronicle correspondent found a peculiar index entry “Best, Mr. Justice, His Great Mind” and a page reference that quotes Mr Justice Best saying he had a great mind to commit the witness for contempt of court.
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London Chronicle
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Texas
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Cole Motor Car Company
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