Houston family witnesses secretary Hous ton oath in Washington
Mrs David F Houston and her daughter Helen are noted as popular in Washington while David P Houston takes the oath as secretary of the treasury succeeding Carter Glass. Houston previously served as secretary of agriculture and is described with his wife and daughter in the report.
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Freddy Welsh and Benny Leonard Eye Lightweight Title
Freddy Welsh, former lightweight champion, aims to reclaim the crown in a proposed bout with Benny Leonard in the Bahamas. Welsh, born March 6 1898 in Pontypridd, Wales, turned pro in 1906 and fought many top contenders including Jimmy Dunn and Packey McFarland. He won the title in 1914 by defeating Willie Ritchie but lost it to Leonard in 1915. After boxing, Welsh served as an athletic instructor in the U.S. Army during wartime.
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Jimmy Dunn
Johnny Kilbane
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Public Sale Notice on West Ridge Farm Near Lake Shore Crossing
Public sale announced by a former farmer at the Wm. Swatlit farm on West Ridge road near the Southern division of the Lake Shore Railroad. Location is 114 miles west of County Home. Details indicate liquidation of farming interests and property at the crossing.
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County Home
Farm sale notice for Feb 19 with livestock and crops
Auction at 10 30 a m features two team bay horses 1260 and 1130 pounds four cows Holstein Jersey Guernsey calves and shoats four fields of hay oats corn seed cord and farm implements. Terms vary by amount with cash under ten dollars and six months credit on bankable sums.
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Bankie
Champion Kilbane Faces Test Against Speedy Valger
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane meets Benny Valger in Newark on February 16 1916 in a crucial defense of his title Valger praised as top featherweight by critics and claims Kilbane fears facing him Kilbane cannot lose the title in the bout though Valger refuses to concede a finish in 122 rounds with the match seen as a barometer of Kilbane’s age and grip on the belt
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Munca Ha
Geo. Chaney
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Newark
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Johnny
Comings Seeks Another Term Amid County Assembly Talks
The Chronicle Telegram notes Mr. Comings plans another run if county voters approve. Despite a large bill backlog and adjournment losses, he remains in fine health and high spirits and emphasizes long service. Fellow member W L Hughes will not seek re election, leaving one seat available in the next assembly.
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Jie
W. L. Hughes
Local seconds prove stronger than regulars in Wellington games
Wellington high teams split wins with Oberlin and Elyria as the Elyria high seconds upset Wellington 2T to 17. The report notes the second teams performed better than the first in this season, reflecting an unusual outcome for the squads.
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Elyria High Seconds
Bellevue Wins Friday Night in Local High School Basketball
Last Friday the Bellevue team defeated Elyria despite a tough game. Elyria struggled with finishing and jinxes, while Bellevue capitalized with several center-court shots. Box shows Barker Palmer Hurst Lockard Hirps Tenherthy Peters Olgon Lopeman with key free throws and line scores.
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Elyria Boys
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Barker
Palmer Hurst
Kent Lockard
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Hirps Tenherthy
Representative Comings Seeks Re election and Legislative Legacy
Rep Comings faces a bid for re election after steering tax and public welfare measures. He backed English instruction for schools, county term reforms, hospital funding, crippled children care, and municipal finance moves while promoting safety through fire departments and road fund reallocations. He also aided a Cleveland church to sell occupied property.
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