Jeffries color line talk stirs San Francisco debate
Billy Delaney argues against Jeffries facing a colored challenger, citing Johnson’s supposed lack of championship punch and the era’s racial tensions. He credits promoter Cofforth of Yosemite Club for seeking a big draw and Jeffries’s consent to a match to boost box office.
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San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Campion
Jackson
California
Jeffries
Johnson
Jim Cofforth
Cofforth
Yosemite
Franklin College Elects Athletic Officers
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind December 17 The Franklin College Athletic Association elected a Phi Delta Theta and independent ticket. Officers named were President A F Thompson Vice President L D Webb Secretary Delmar Huff Treasurer B Demming Field day manager Simon Roach Thomas F Neal was named manager of the 144 football team Neal from Lebanon also managed the team The baseball manager was Raymond H Sellers Franklin plans to concentrate on baseball this year rather than track.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin, Ind
Franklin College Athletic Association
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Independents
Athletic Association
A. F. Thompson
L. D. Webb
Delmar Huff
B. Demming
Simon Roach
Thomas F. Neal
Neal
Racing Partnership Formed In Lexington For 1904 Horseracing
William Scheftel of New York buys half interest in two year old Major Pelham and a yearling filly from trainer John May, with Scheftel & May to race under their partnership name. E Cowden of Maplehurst Secures Prince of Melbourne from Oxnard to breed fifteen mares. At Elmendorf Stud, a stampede during a sale injured several horses with five possibly needing destruction.
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Lexington
William Scheftel
New York
Highball
John May
Major Pelham
G. W. Johnson
Strathmore
Imp
Top Gallant
Lettie Brown
Jullien
Scheftel
High
Bramble
Hindoo
Oxnard
Avayt
Melbourne
Kenin
Elemndorf
James B. Haggin
Pabnee
Fraud order issued against race investors
New Orleans December 17 Postmaster Kearney reports a fraud order from Washington against Maxim and Gay a turf investment scheme claiming fast riches through race wagering Offices listed in New York and New Orleans Mail to the firm will be stamped fraudulent and returned and money orders refused Investigators anticipate action against about ten similar concerns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Kearney
Postoffice Department
Washington
Maxim & Gay
New York
Cocking Main is Fast and Furious in City Fight
A rousing cocking main drew local crowds southeast of the city last night with birds from Louisville Bloomington and Muncie in the pit. The fight continued into the early morning hours and a substantial sum was wagered on the outcome.
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Louisville
Bloomington
Muncie
American investors’ Colombia visit called off amid safety warnings
Dr C F L Z Caracristi, promoter of Gulf of Darien concessions, says U S investors’ planned Colombia visit was canceled after a high official warned Americans not to court danger. The option to pursue rights in Washington was discussed as Colombia’s climate of risk grows under Article II of the treaty.
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Mobile
Ala
C. FL. Z. Caracristi
Gulf of Darien
Colombia
Ket
Colom
Dreyfus to Re enter the Army of France
Paris December 17 The Liberte confirms the war office council has considered Dreyfus restoration to the army and that he will command a regiment with the rank of lieutenant. The report notes further details of the reinstate ment are under consideration and will be announced officially.
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Dreyfus
France
Paris
the Liberte
Council of the War Office
Neutenant Ee
Editor Defends Gillespie Kin in Rising Sun Murder Debate
John B. Brown of Connersville Indiana argues against mob justice in the Rising Sun murder case. He cites family ties and insanity histories, urges calm, legal trial, and warns against sensational reporting from Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
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John B. Brown
Connersville
Ind
Arboriculture
Rising Sun
Ohio County
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ohio
Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie
America
Scotland
Elizabeth
Wich
State of
Indiana
Clever forger finds victims for good sum
A forger passed a $5 fake check at Granger on West Washington, then at Carbon Indiana cashed a $40 fake check. Both drawn on Fletcher National Bank to Standard Life and Accident Association, signed by A. L. Willard and endorsed by Russel King. King forged Willard’s name and fled with cash and goods. Detectives have a detailed description but no arrest yet.
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Granger
West Washington Street
Carbon
Ind
Fletcher National Bank
Standard Life and Accident Association
A. L. Willard
Russel King
King
Willard
Gamblers Targeted as Cumberland Poolroom Closes In
Grand jury issues nearly twenty subpoenas to witnesses to testify against Rahke Jones at Cumberland gambling house. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus vows to break up the resort quickly and arrest anyone coming to Cumberland with the intent to gamble if proven.
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Rahke- Jones Poolroom
Cumberland
F. EB. Wiese
Phich
Rahke, Jones
Ruckelshaus
Wilhelm and Prince Henry Go Hunting
Berlin December 17 Emperor William Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia Prince Henry of Prussia the Russian ambassador Count Von Osten Sacken and a large party left Berlin for the forest of Goeh province of Hanover on a two day excursion.
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Berlin
William
Duke Vladimir
Russia
Henry
Prussia
Count von Osten-Sacken
Goeh
Hanover
Philadelphia Scrapple Fame Spreads From City to Nation
The Philadelphia scrapple season peak sees about 50,000 pounds produced weekly across the city’s big scrapple factories. Each producer boasts unique flavor admired by connoisseurs who can name brands and farmers whose versions, like Farmer Alburger’s or Farmer Schultz’s, are highly valued. Scrapple’s popularity is rising beyond local markets as it ships in refrigerator cars to distant states and gains national breakfast appeal.
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Philadelphia
Brown
Smith
Jones
Pennsylvania
Alburger
Schultz
Diffenderfers
Train Collision in Fog Injures Seven Near Canal Winchester
In fog today two work trains on the Scioto Valley traction lines near Canal Winchester collided. Seven men were injured including George Davis who may die. others suffered broken ribs. The line, under construction, used steam locomotives. One train stopped at a coaling station when the second rammed into its rear. Separately, a deal was closed transferring M. B. Mullins of Logan West Virginia to O. L. Snyder of Buffalo, and Albany, New York, entries noted in Logan County.
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Columbus, O
Scioto Valley
Canal Winchester
George Davis
M. B. Mullins
Logan
W Va
O. L. Snyder
Buffalo
Albany
N. Y
Logan County
West Virginia
Chesapeake
Mrs. Austins Buckwheat Flour Sold Local Demand Rises
Mrs. Austin promotes buckwheat flour as a genuine old style product. Local buyers show strong demand for the real buckwheat flour, highlighting its traditional pore Kne branding and heritage appeal.
Rumor of Merger Ties Indiana Railroad, Traction Firms
Reports from Elkhart Indiana hint at a merger between Indiana Railway Company and Union Traction Company. George F McCullough reportedly leads, with denial from Union Traction vice president A L Drum and traction men in Elkhart. Indiana Railway placed in receiver hands by Judge Anderson. Warsaw to Goshen linkage would leave 24 miles to Indiana syndicate. Elkhart route adds 41 miles of new tracks.
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Elkhart
Ind
Indiana Railway Company
Union Traction Company
George F. McCullough
McCullough
Chicago
A. L. Drum
Anderson
Federal
Union Traction
Warsaw
Indiana Syndicate
Goshen
Eminent Members Joined Chamberlain Commission of Experts
London Dec 18 The commission to study British trade and draft a tariff reform measure includes Charles Booth Sir Vincent Caillard Sir Arthur Keene Sir William Lewis Alfred Moseley Sir Andrew Noble and others with Henry Chaplin Grenfell Harris Henderson Hickman and Maconochie among MPs. William A S Hewins to head the secretariat amid staff of experts. Standard criticizes the move as constitutional overreach and asks Balfour to oppose it.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Commission
Charles Booth
Vincent Cailard
Arthur Keene
William T. Lewis
Alfred Moseley
Andrew Noble
Charlies A. Parsons
Walter Pence
C. A. Pearson
Charles Tennent
Alfred Jones
Henry Chaplin
William H. Grenfell
Frederick L. Harris
Alexander Henderson
Alfred Hickman
A. W. Maconochie
Charles Allen
Henry Bessmer
Richard Burbidge
J. J. Candish
F. J. Warning, Jr
J. Howard Cotts
William A
Hewins
London School of Economics and Political Science
University of London
Standard
Balfour
College Boys Prank Causes Juvenile Delinquency Debate
Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer told a New York audience that media glorification of college life fosters lawlessness among youth from Maine to California. She urged lectures on delinquent children, citing democracy, religious shifts, and urban restraints as key factors in rising juvenile misbehavior.
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New York Tribune
Anna Garlin Spencer
Society of Ethical Culture
Maine
California
Mrs. Spencer
East Side
United States
America
New York
Spencer
Cies
Prophet Joseph H. Ralston Expelled From Seventh-day Adventists
Joseph H. Ralston, a self styled prophet, arrived with his wife and two children from New Orleans after preaching in Indiana. Expelled by his sect for failing to satisfy peers, he appeals to the city to feed his starving family. He claims alignment with saints and angels and says dreams give him guidance.
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New York
Dowie
New York City
Joseph H. Ralston
New Orleans
Indiana
Ralston
Four Children Burned In Oceanic County Cabin Fire
News from Athens Ga reports a cabin fire in a remote Oceanic county area last night killed four children. The parents Arthur Copel and his wife reportedly left the children alone for several hours, leaving authorities investigating the tragedy.
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Athens
Oceanic County
Arthur Copel
Suffering From Cold Forcing Coal Theft Case
William Jones and Norman Wiggins were arrested by railroad special police for stealing a few pieces of coal from a box car in the Big Four yards. Both men, described as very poor, appealed for leniency but face prosecution. hearings before Judge Whallon are scheduled this morning.
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William Jones
Darnell Street
Norman Wiggins
Southeastern Avenue
Wiggins
Jones
Whallon
Train Of Fatalities Reveals Family Curse Of Death
J A Fern, a wealthy mine owner near Joplin Missouri, travels from Reno Nevada after his brother’s funeral. He recounts six brothers killed or gravely injured across rail wrecks, fires, and a fatal mining accident, claiming fate may have marked his family while his wife dismisses the idea of fate. He notes his parents live in Kansas City and vows to provide for his wife and three daughters.
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Denver Times
J. A. Fern
Joplin
Albany
Reno
Nev
Fern
Wabash Railway
Illinois
Chicago
Dakotas
Royal Flush
New York
Kansas City
Color Supplement Features for Sunday Journal 1903
The Sunday Journal’s December 20 1903 color supplement spotlights Louis F Grant’s full page color drawing with Earle Hooker Eaton verse, aimed at children and mothers. It includes "Santa Claus Department Store" with three color illustrations and captions like "Trip of the Green Rabbit" and "Dentists as Old as the Hills." An article by Mary Gay Humphreys on "Why the East Calls to White Man" is illustrated with five half tone photographs. The fashion section previews numerous outfits on Page 4. A comic supplement offers holiday tales and familiar characters such as Binnacle Jim Little Abe Corncob and Hi and Si with humorous vignettes.
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Louis F. Grant
Earle Hooker Eaton
Santa Claus
East
Mary Gay Humphreys
Orient
Corea
Ceylon
Shanghai
Christma
The
Sunday Journal
Binnacle Jim
James
Abe
Picaniunies
Willie
Colsted
Grand jury nears end on Purdue wreck inquiry
The grand jury has nearly completed its probe into the Purdue special wreck and may file a report within days. Several witnesses remain to be examined this morning, including Train Dispatcher Byers of Kankakee, whose testimony was pivotal yesterday. The writer also protests police gun use, urging due process and opposing officers shooting suspects unless clearly justified.
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Purdue
Byers
Kankakee
Board of Safety
America
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