Spalding-Freedman Duel Sparks Southward Move
A. G. Spalding left for South Carolina after issuing a statement in response to Andrew J. Freedman’s attorney. He defends his rightful election as president of the National League and says he will follow the court’s order, denounces Freedman’s tactics, and vows to pursue trial to final decision. The exchange centers on the legitimacy of Spalding’s NL presidency amid ongoing litigation and club reactions.
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Washington
A. G. Spalding
South Carolina
Andrew J. Freedman
Spalding
National Baseball League
New York
Freedman
Natonal Baseball Ague
National League
Col
John
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of New York
Brush Vanishes From Reporters Amid Ouster Talk
Reporters failed to find John T. Brush as Cincinnati rumors swirled about his ouster from baseball and a syndicate's bid to place a National League team there. He reportedly hid in the city, avoiding calls and mass inquiries by correspondents.
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John T. Brush
Cincinnati
Polo Games in Indiana Report Richmond Defeats Fort Wayne
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Richmond defeating Fort Wayne 5 to 1 in polo at Richmond Indiana. Another polo game at the Casino rink in Anderson drew fifteen hundred attendees as the Royals of Muncie beat the Nortons of Anderson 11 to 7.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Fort Wayne
Anderson
Royals
Muncie
Nortons
Michigan football team heads to Pasadena for Stanford clash
University of Michigan under Coach Yost arrived in San Francisco on December 5 en route to Pasadena for the New Year’s Day showdown with Leland Stanford Jr. University. The squad departed for southern California this evening.
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San Francisco
University of Michigan
Yost
Pasadena
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Southern California
Schwab To Sail For Europe On La Savoie
New York report Charles M Schwab president of the United States River Corporation will sail for Europe tomorrow aboard La Savoie of the French Line. He will be accompanied by Mrs Schwab and plans to remain abroad for two months.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States River Corporation
Europe
la Savoie
Ine
Christmas Racing Delight Draws Large New Orleans Crowd
In New Orleans a festive crowd enjoyed springlike weather at the Crescent City Jockey Club Christmas card. Nellie Waddell set a five furlong track record, and George Arnold narrowly beat Mint Sauce in the Christmas handicap by a neck after Mint Sauce led most of the way. Winkfield rode Arnold to 1:39. In San Francisco Oakland’s Rio Shannon upset the field in the $3,006 Christmas handicap, beating Vesuvian and Water Cure.
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New Orleans
Crescent City Jockey Club
Nellie Waddell
Nitrate
George Arnold
Imp
Mint Sauce
Henry Bert
Winkfield
Arnold
O'Hagen
Blake
Little Jack Horner
Lil (Cochran
Rival Dare
Coburn
Piedevich
Cochran
Anom
Dominick
Bristol
Penn
Fallela
McHugh
Golden Link
J. Weber
J. Winkfield
T. Walsh
Tayon
Amigarl
A. Weber
Kaloma
EB. Robertson
Frank M
Mr. Phinizy
J. Miller
Eva Rice
Davisson
San Francisco
Oakland
Rio Shannon
Vesuvian
Water Cure
Autolight
Janice
Green Morris Stable
Icicle
Rip Shannon
L. Jackson
Parzade
Royal Rogue
Wyoming
Orleans
Lord Chesterfield
Phil Archibald
Ranier
Peters
Rio Chico
Sam Green
Lloyd
Mags
Jeanie
Palizade
Monnce
Royal
Connor
Flourish
Bullman
J. Woods
Buchanan
Monrnce
Evans
Harrison
Romany
Caiib
Watercure
Magi
Hoar
Sister Jeanie
O'Connor
Escalante
Spencer
Cougar
Bragg
Knapp
Larry Witt
J. Jackson
Expo sition track crowds Charleston Racing As sociation meet
Charleston December racing crowds fill the Expo sition track amid slow footing and superb weather. Four favorites lose as Ruby Riley wins the five furlongs, Welch Girl tops six furlongs, Stuttgart takes hurdles, Antigone claims the mile and sixteenth with Aborigine second and Salome third.
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Charleston
D. C
Charleston Racing Association
Ruby Riley
Collette
Trilby Nelson
Welch Girl
Clifton Bey
Lelia Barr
Stuttgart
Poorlands
Negonce
Venturo An Vince
Tortugas
Antigone
Aborigine
Salome
Temple Knocks Out Kennedy in Fourth Round Slugfest
Larry Temple of New York defeated Eddie Kennedy of Pittsburg in the fourth round at the Abbey Athletic Club in Cincinnati. The bout degenerated into a pure slugging match as both fighters sought a knockout. Temple emerged the clear winner in a crowd short on boxing technique but heavy on action.
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Cincinnati
Larry Temple
New York
Eddie Kennedy
Pittsburg
Abbey Athletic Club
Temple
Boxing Draw Ends Ten Round Bout in Kansas City
Chicago fighter Jack Beau echalte and Indianapolis foe Jack Graham boxed ten rounds in Kansas City with the result a draw.
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Kansas City
Jack Beauechalte
Chicago
Jack Graham
Indianapolis
Gonivat
Harlem Christmas race riot leaves four whites shot and fifteen blacks arrested
A Harlem clash between about 100 whites and 100 blacks escalated as stones, pistols, razors, and clubs were used. Four whites including a policeman were badly wounded, fifteen blacks were arrested, and police with drawn clubs dispersed the mob, driving attackers back to tenements.
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New York
Harlem
Christmas Day Bloodshed and Fire in Shreveport
Shreveport on Christmas Day saw three killings and a major fire, with all victims described as black. The dead include Jack Rogan shot by an unknown assailant, Heziah Ewell who killed Charles Bell, and an unidentified man found with a bullet wound in Wilson Alley. No arrests had been made.
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Shreveport
Jack Rogan
Heziah Ewell
Charles Bell
Wilson Alley
Farmer Peter Hollenbeck Shot At Home In Columbia County
Hudson, Dec 2. Peter A. Hollenbeck, a well-known farmer, was shot to death at his home near Greenport. Eleven bullets struck him. Three men seen driving toward Catskill Station. presumed robbers. Four men arrested at Kinderhook later that day, three of them nephews of the victim.
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Hudson, N. Y
Peter A. Hollenbeck
Greenport
Columbia County
Catskill Station
Hollenbeck
Kinderhook
Circus trainer fatally wounded in salon brawl
In Columbus on December 2 1925 James Rafferty an animal trainer for a circus was likely fatally wounded after a quarrel with James Lewis a black man with a missing hand. Lewis struck Rafferty in the throat with an iron hook causing a severe neck laceration and uncertain recovery.
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Columbus
James Rafferty
Jas. Lewis
Lewis
Rafferty
Terry
Chinese laundryman murdered in West Superior shop
West Superior Wis Dec 25 Char ley Yim a Chinese laundryman was murdered in his shop last night found lying in a pool of blood with a pipe beside him his skull crushed and he died soon after residents above the laundry say they heard a scuffle and cries for help.
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West Superior
Wis
Charley Yim
Abe Nelson Arrested for Matricide in Taylor Falls
In Taylor Falls Minnesota Abe Nelson an elderly man with a history of drinking and weak mind was taken into custody after allegedly killing his eighty year old mother by axing her during the night He was alone with her when the act occurred and has been placed in custody awaiting further proceedings.
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Taylors Falls
Minn
Abe Nelson
Fatal Duel Follows Land Sale Quarrel Near Wilmet
Three black men died in a land sale dispute near Wilmet. Martin Davis and Jeff Davis, cousins, fought a deadly duel. James Thompson, a friend of one victim, was later shot and killed by Arthur Davis, a son of Martin Davis. Arthur Davis is in custody.
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Little Rock
Ark
Wilmet
Martin Davis
Jeff Davis
James Thompson
Arthur Davis
Girl, 16, Dies After Drinking Strychnine in Detroit
Nettie House, sixteen, drank strychnine early today at a patrol box after police took her from a saloon and placed her under arrest. She died soon after at Emergency Hospital.
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Detroit
Mich
Nettie House
Brooklyn Carpenter Murders Wife Then Confesses to Police
John Bell, a Brooklyn carpenter, shot and killed his wife in the kitchen of their home. He sought a policeman and confessed, alleging his wife’s supposed infidelity after her return from Scotland to visit her parents.
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New York
John Bell
Brooklyn
Scotland
Fatal double shooting at Fletcher store in Panola county
An unknown man rode to Matt Keith's Fletcher store in Panola county near Water Valley and called him to the door. Keith, postmaster and storekeeper, was shot twice and killed instantly. The shooter escaped.
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Water Valley
Miss
Matt Keith
Fletcher
Panola County
Killing in Powderly Shocks Birmingham Suburb
Fourteen year old Josh Williams was shot and killed in Powderly a Birmingham suburb. Arthur Perry a Black man fled the scene as sheriff and posse pursue him in a statewide search for the suspect.
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Birmingham
Ala
Josh Wilams
Powderly
Arthur Perry
Templeton Kills Ex-Confederate Man Near Bristol
In Bristol Tennessee two miles north, Thomas T. Templeton shot and killed Robert Moors, an ex Confederate, in a fatal incident under unclear circumstances as authorities investigate the case.
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Bristol
Tenn
Thomas T. Templeton
Robert Moors
Three killings reported in Texas Arkansas and Alabama
In Paris Texas a Rev J H McClinton was shot at his door by a crowd he identified the suspects and later died. In Hot Springs Arkansas Frank Mallory proprietor of a restaurant was shot by Frank Chilcutt who claims self defense. In Birmingham Alabama a white man Jack Harrison was shot and killed by a negros at a commissary, a deputy sheriff pursuing the suspect.
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Paris
Tex
J. H. McClinton
Deport
Hot Springs
Ark
Frank Mallory
Frank Chilcutt
Chilcutt
Birmingham
Ala
Jack Harrison
Solmson Kills Stubblefield Then Surrenders in Pine Bluffs
In Pine Bluffs Arkansas Mose E Solmson shot and killed George Stubble field at 7 pm tonight He then surrendered to the sheriff and awaits further authorities at the county jail.
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Pine Bluffs
Ark
Mose E. Solmson
George Stubblefield
Solmson
President Roosevelt Criticizes General Miles Amid Holiday Calm
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt dismisses Miles related friction as a matter settled by approved reprimand. The president believes officers must avoid politics, praising broad public support while warning against congressional maneuvering. Miles unlikely to obtain a court inquiry. retirement looms if pursued.
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Brooklyn
the Eagle
Washington
Roosevelt
General Miles
Congress
Sherman
Miles
Cleveland
War Lamont
Army
War Department
Root
Department
Benjamin F. Tracy
Navy
Senate Naval Committee
Naval Committee
Ite House
Soldiers poisoned after breakfast at Cheyenne post
In Cheyenne Wyoming today members of Company F Eighteenth Infantry were poisoned during breakfast. For a time about half the company were in danger of death. One man remains critically ill. Post surgeon suspects the beef as the source of the poison.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Eighteenth Infantry
Return of John Barrett Sparks Latin America tension
El Tiempo reports diplomatic and political circles in Mexico City discuss John Barrett's return to the United States and note Washington discord as Latin nations resist U S leadership amid early conference talks on key questions.
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Mexico City
el Tiempo
United States
John Barrett
el Jem
Washington
No Use for Homing Pigeons at Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York December 5 homing pigeons are to be replaced by wireless telegraphy at the Brooklyn navy yard. The birds will be sold as the department begins experiments using wireless communication between warships.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Department
Boer Defeat Critics Split Over Transvaal Scouts Plan
In Pretoria on December 25 a new burgher corps named National Scouts was authorized by General Kitchener with wings in southern and eastern Transvaal led by Boer figures elected by burghers. British gains are credited to Cronje and Celliers, now aiding Kitchener against Boer factions. London editorial on Stead’s The Americanization of the World says Britain will not join the United States federation, though Anglo American ties and Irish voting trends toward federation are noted. The piece ponders Jamaica Canada and Australasia joining if protectionism ends and reciprocal markets open.
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Pretoria
National Scouts
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
Celliers
Cronje
Bruce Hamilton
London
The
Daily News
William T. Stead
Gladstone
United States
Great Britain
Cobden
Jamaica
Canada
Australasia
Berlin Proposes Dropping Grain Duty in Tariff Bill
The government plans to strike the minimum grain duties from the tariff bill after pressure from Russia. The change, urged by Agrarians, aims to set a floor the government would not concede in treaty talks. The ministry will consider Russia's stance once the measure's form is clearer.
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Berlin
Russia
Continental papers hailed as delaying intervention in Hispano American war
The Times editorial argues Russia blocked European intervention rather than England and calls for documentary evidence to curb a repeating legend about Britain’s stance. It aims to reveal Britain's attitude to prevent myths from growing.
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London
The
Times This
Russia
England
the Times
Great Britain
December Oil Report Shows Leases Healthy Despite Slower Drilling
December in the greater Indiana oil field shows 237 wells completed with 37 nonproductive and output at 3460 barrels per day, an average 17.5 barrels per well. Declines from November due to cold and holidays. Leases remain in good producing shape, oil lines less troubled, annual figures soon. Local counties listed with drilling and rig totals reflect a net decrease in new work.
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Indianapolis Journal
Montpelier
Ind
Greater
Indiana
Drg
U UD Az
Huntington
Nu Madison
Miami
Marion
Delaware
Wabash
King alters hospital fund name to honor Edward
The King writes to the Prince of Wales hospital fund committee requesting the fund be renamed King Edward's hospital fund for London, citing his strong identification with the fund and its success. The note is dated December 25 from London.
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London
Prince of Wales Hospital Fund
King Edward's Hospital Fund For
Government Irish land bill rumor cited by Daily News
London reports a Daily News rumor of a forthcoming Irish land bill. The measure would let tenants buy at seventeen and landlords sell at twenty years' purchase, with the state covering three years' difference.
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London
the Daily News
Rhodes to not make Dalham Hall permanent home
Cairo dispatch to the Daily Telegraph says Cecil Rhodes does not plan permanent residence at Dalham Hall nor establish racing stables. He bought the estate for an agreeable residence on occasional English visits.
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London
Cairo
Daily Telegraph
Cecil Rhodes
Dalham Hall
Rhodes
England
Naval review at Spithead to be grand scale
The Standard reports that coronation ceremonies will include an unprecedented naval review at Spithead with foreign warships invited. The plan signals a major display and international participation for the upcoming rites.
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London
Standard
Spithead
Violet Cure for Cancer
A Salt Lake Tribune summary notes a reported cancer cure using violet leaves in Lady Margaret Marsham's case. Infusion applied to the growth appeared to shrink and vanish, with doctors not affirming a cure and no corroborating cases reported. The London Daily News relays the tale but avoids asserting violets caused the improvement.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Margaret Marsham
London Daily News
Lady Marsham
Buffalo Courier Jackson Case Headlines Britain Trial Shock
Buffalo Courier Jackson faces a high profile trial in a British court. The defendant argues against a ban imposed on Friday as part of the sensational case currently drawing public attention.
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Buffalo Courier
Jackson
Erty Up Duce
Justice hoped for in English trial cited in quote
The article notes that an English judge and jury can deliver justice, contrasting it with America. It states that Jackson’s expectations were realized as he received a fifteen year prison sentence.
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America
Jackson
Maclay Seeks Civil Service Opinion After Dismissal
Edgar Stanton Maclay, dismissed from his navy yard post by President Roosevelt, says he has written to Washington civil service authorities requesting a formal opinion and will follow their guidance in his next actions.
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New York
Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Washington
Toys of Pharaohs Children in Ancient and Modern Toy Shops
A New York Tribune essay traces toy evolution from ancient Egypt to today, noting that despite vast wealth and ornate designs, children’s desires remain constant. It contrasts dolls and wagons with elaborate modern toys, recalls Pharaohs gifting similar playthings, and cites ancient relics like a sedan chair unearthed in digs.
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New York Tribune
Egypt
Ancient
America
Try Jo A Delicious Dessert In Two Minutes
A short ad style item noting a ready dessert called Jo, promising quick two minute preparation and easy preparation with flavors and pear and wherry, available at grocers.
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