Colleges Vote To Preserve Football Amid Ban Debate
In New York on December 9 a conference of 78 eastern colleges debated football rules. An amended resolution urged that football should not be abolished, passing by a narrow seven to six majority to keep the game as it is, with eight colleges in favor of preserving the sport.
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Columbia
Pewaukee
Albion H
Vassar
Wellesley
Ormeago
Michigan
Yale
Harvard
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Princeton
New York
Tita
Southland
the Star
the Star Publishing CO
Tigers Win Second Game
In Los Angeles on December 9 the Tigers beat the locals 3 to 2 for their second win. Bobby Keefe allowed two runs in the first inning but then settled, and To sier weakened in the final inning leading to the decisive two runs.
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Los Angeles
Tacoma
Bobby Keefe
Tosier
Sporting Briefs From The Baffling Gridiron
The item notes Michigan’s feared loss to Stages Maroons and cites a blundering substitute blamed for the setback. Brooklyn fans await word on Mike Kelley requesting a transfer from Cincinnati to an eastern club. Clay of Louisville and Hemphill are also mentioned in passing.
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Merry
H. Yost
Michigan
Maroons
Brooklyn
Mike Kelley
Cincinnati
Sasotsins
Mike
Clay
Louisville
Hemphill
O'Brien-O'Brien clash looms as Simmons vows knockout
The article quotes Fita Simmons vowing to KO Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in their December 2 fight, claiming a short arm jaw strike will end the champ’s run. It cites official figures for baseball batting averages and notes 22 players hitting .200 or better, with details on various sports commentary and football accident classifications.
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American Association
O'Brien
Clay
Memphisl
Fita Simmons
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Erne Beats Neary In Eight Round Milwaukee Bout
Young Erne of Philadelphia won a decision over Charley Neary of Milwaukee in an eight round match at the Milwaukee Athletic club. Erne dominated the early rounds with sidesteps and sharp combinations while Neary pressed late with powerful body blows.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Erne
Philadelphia
Charley Neary
Neary
Freshies Defeat Sophs in Contested Campus Gridiron Finish
The freshmen claim a 4 disagreement victory over the sophomores after a late time decision. Palmer dropped back for a goal as the clock ended with five seconds left per freshman timekeeper, but the sophomores left the field. Umpire Pullen ordered play to resume and the freshies scored a touchdown and raised goal for a 4 to nix win.
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Freshie
Bowling Match Set for Monarch Alleys With Tacoma Opponents
Jenkins and DeVaux of the local bowling scene will oppose Pawlasek and Michael of Tacoma for a $50 purse at Monarch alleys with the first games Wednesday night and decisive games Friday night. The women’s trio begins Tuesday at Monarch alleys with Wadeworth and Jenkins facing Wray and Sheffer, while the other men compete at Tacoma and Kenton neutral alleys.
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Jenkins
DeVaux
Pawlasek
Michael
Tacoma
Frank Wadeworth
L. Jenkins
William Wray
N. Sheffer
Monarch
Kenton
Jury List for Superior Court Department I Begins Year
A partial roster of jurors summoned for the Superior Court Department I starts the year. Names include C Terusch, W W Finch, J MH Schell, Nela Anderson, Phelps, Austin, Wat kins, O W Morgan, George Nicholson, Morris Thompson, Dennis Mine, Redmond, J BE Wright, and others from Seatown, Hot Springs, Redmond, Albion, Sprague, Kent, Shackleford.
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Superior Court
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C. Terusch
Russell
W. W. Finch
J. MH. Schell
Nela Anderson
G. DP
Phelps
C. J. Austin
J. Paves
F. & Ewald
Charlies R. Watkins
O. W. Morgan
G. W. Dewar
George J. Nicholson
W. W. Gillan
Morris Thompson
A. A. Albright
Seatown
J. T. Beadle
Dennis Mine
Hot Springs
Lester Turner
L. D. Pierpont
Redmond
C. Chatman
J. BE. Wright
M. M. Morrill
Kent
John Carroll
G. Winterstein
Albion
Charles Bigelow
Sprague
T. J. Bullivan
Georgel. Beckham
R. H., Shackleford
A. McAlliater
CP buys Seattle Tacoma Interurban line in unofficial report
Unofficial reports from Boston say Canadian Pacific purchased the Seattle Tacoma Interurban trolley line from Stone and Webster and eyed the At Paul mill site in Tacoma for terminals. Seattle Electric president Purth denied the Boeten dispatch and rumors, noting no truth to the report.
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Canadian Pacific
Seattle-Tacoma
Stone & Webster
At. Paul
Tacoma
Seattle
Purth
Seattle Electric Company
The
Interurban
Bartender Robbed, Arrested in Murder Case at Liberty Bar
William Kirkland, a Liberty bar bartender once linked to the murder of piano player John Gleason, is jailed on a larceny charge after allegedly stealing 15 from laborer John D. Baker. Baker, intoxicated, reported the theft. Kirkland was caught taking money from behind the saloon stairs.
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John Gleason
Liberty
King St
South Sixth
Osbourne
John D. Baker
Baker
Army and Navy
Kirkland
Mackintosh
Delaney
Henry Bates Hanged in First Robbery-By-Weapon Executions in State
Henry Bates was hanged in Columbia today for a robbery committed with a deadly weapon. He smoked a cigar and walked calmly to the gallows marking the first such execution in the state.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Henry Bates
Columbia
First Cardiff Coal Shipment to Bremerton Navy Yard
The first 10 000 ton consignment from Cardiff to the Bremerton navy yard arrives aboard the Vercingetorix. The 2 760 ton cargo traveled 123 days from Cardiff, Wales, marking the yard’s first large scale coal use. Remaining ships will follow in five more arrivals.
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Navy Yard
Bremerton
Pacific Coast Company
Ench
Vercingetorix
Wales
United Kingdom
Mayor-elect Wiley Receives Welcome From Ex-Governor Hough
In Ballard J H Wiley the mayor elect received congratulations from D M Hough ex governor of Minnesota at the shingle mill site. Hough manages the Clark Nickerson mill at Everett and the pair are boyhood friends. Women of Five Hundred club plan a New Year card party in Elks hall. In New York the six day bicycle race nears finish with Bedell brothers Root and Folger leading at the 125th hour.
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D. M. Hough
Minnesota
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Hough
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Elks’ Hall
New York
Bedell Brothers
Root and
Folger
Mitchell Funeral Plans and Senate Seating Question
Reports from Portland and Washington detail funeral arrangements for Senator Mitchell and a debate over whether the Senate will seat attending members. Officials consider funeral timing and possible adjournment, while discussions note Mitchell’s conviction and implications for official proceedings.
Suspect Released in Wenatchee Hotel Murder Case
police admit Wenatchee suspect freed after Seattle authorities dispute the prior description. Wenatchee officials report new clues contradict earlier dispatches. Delaney’s men pursue both the sandpit and hotel killings as possible copycat cases.
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Seneca Hotel
Wenatchee
Seattle
Sieutha
Sandapit
Delaney
Congress seeks reply on Meriwether court martial fate
Louisiana delegates press the president for a report on the Meriwether court martial and oppose any sentence they view as too harsh. Alaska residents urge division of the Third judicial district with new headquarters at Valdes and Fairbanks. T N Allen named land office receiver at Olympia after Beochey resignation. Bremerton Navy Yard funds totaling 513500 appropriated.
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Louisiana
Congress
Meriwether
Washington, D. C
John L. McGinn
Barnette
Denzel Sutherland
Wiliam Hoss
Fairbanks
Alaska
Carl M. Johansen
Third Judicial District
Valdes
T. N. Allen
Swift
Olympia
John OB. Beochey
Bremerton
Moore in Mexico delays return to Portland business
James A. Moore of the Moore Investment Co is traveling in California and Mexico and will not reach Portland Monday as previously reported. Friends expect a Washington hotel sale upon his arrival, but Marmaduke of the Century Co says no action will occur until then. News notes telegraphers strike in Vladivostok involving a plot against Russian officials.
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Dpd. C
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Ranedell
Sargeant-at-armer
Senate
United States Senate
Mitchell
R Fulton
Supreme Court
James A. Moore
The
Moore Investment Company
Portland
California
Mexico
J. C. Marmaduke
Century Company
Moore
Mormon Church Tithing Injunction Case Planned
In Salt Lake Wish Dee Judge Morse sustains a demurrer in the case of Don Carlos Musser and Charles Smurthwaite against President Smith of the Mormon church. Plaintiffs seek an injunction to compel an accounting of church tithing and to restrain Smith from handling funds. plaintiffs granted 20 days to amend the complaint.
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Salt Lake, Wish
Dee
Morse
Don Carlos Musser
Charles Smurthwaite
Smith
Mormon Church
Collision at Fifth and Pine Injures Wagon Driver
A collision at Fifth and Pine left the wagon driver gravely injured. The other vehicle involved was not identified in the report and no further details on the condition or condition of nearby bystanders were provided.
McGrath Wins 1000 Dollar Bowling Match in San Francisco
Doc McGrath of San Francisco defeated mil Koch of the Bismark alleys to win $1000 in a tight bowling match. A rematch for a $2000 purse is likely next week on neutral alleys at Kent or Everett. Jenkins, Monarch alleys, challenged the winner and McGrath accepted. a $500 purse match is planned.
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Kent
Everett
McGrath
Jenkins
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