Winners at Y M C A Open Games Spark Basketball Battle
The YMCA league opener drew strong crowds as Sims excelled at goal shooting and Can emerged as a standout for the Imperials. Guard Good contributed solidly on defense and offense while Phillips Finkbohner and Miller led the Cub contingent in a hard fought, uneven contest with moments of team work and individual flashes. The half times noted Marriott over Newberry.
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Canas Star
Imperials
Phillips
Finkbohner
Miller
Cub
Ree
Fleet of Aeroplanes for Emperor William in Berlin
A National Aviation Fund committee under Prince Henry of Prussia forms to raise subscriptions for a fleet of aeroplanes to present to Emperor William. Members include Count Zeppelin Major Von Parseval Count Von Posadowsky-Wehner and General Baron Von Der Goltz. The fund aims to train aviators for national defense and includes accident and life insurance provisions and a testing station for aviation inventions.
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Berlin
National Aviation Fund
Prince Henry of
Prussia
William
Count Zeppelin
Major von Parseval
Count von Posadowsky- Wehner
Baron von der Goltz
Seaman Confesses to Killing Recluse for Coin
John Deer an apprentice seaman in the U S navy confessed to California authorities that he killed William Barkis a wealthy recluse near Atchison Kansas three years ago to get money. He said he received between 8000 and 9000 dollars. County attorney T A Mixcey said he has a second confession but will not act yet to bring Deer back to Kansas pending review of conflicting statements.
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Atchison, Kan
John Deer
United States Navy
California
William Barkis
Reclpe
Here
T. A. Mixcey
Deer
Kansas
Kansas Judge Halts Divorce Case After Four Marriages
Circuit Judge Clover dismisses the divorce suit by Mrs Daisy Cooper against BH L Cooper noting that four matrimonial experiences are enough for any woman and three for a man. Fifteen witnesses testified Mr Cooper was a model husband but Mrs Cooper argued a long distance view of him.
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Kansas City
Clover de
Daisy Cooper
BH. L. Per
Postage Stamps Printed in Mile Length Strips
Washington officials unveil a new government printing method to produce postage stamps in mile-length strips. Behraitiin St Stickney of the bureau explains a machine that prints perforates gums dries and cuts strips into sheets or coils. The inventor claims the system could cut production costs by at least 75 percent.
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Washington
Behraitiin St. Stickney
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Optician Promises Perfect Fit for All Lens Shapes
The ad claims a lens for every eye with mounts to fit flat lenses bifocals toric or oval shapes. It urges customers to have their eyes examined for precise fitting and proper alignment of eyewear.
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Opto Pra
Bausen
Snk
Wup-Suinev
Gulfport Negro Prepares Diamond for Tigers in Mississippi
Walter Clayton a 62 year old Black expert in baseball diamond construction works at the Gulfport fairgrounds. He has prepared the Tigers’ practice field since November 20 and aims to finish by mid January. The area will be leveled, Bermuda grass planted, and 200 wagonloads of earth moved to shape the infield. The team arrives February 1 with about 40 people, and Clayton stays as groundskeeper.
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Gulfport
Miss
Walter Clayton
St. Louis
Detroit
Fairgrounds
Bermuda
Négtro
Clayton
Back to the Farm Idea Spurs Caution in Convocation Talk
Dr Edwin Sparke of Pennsylvania State College heads the University of Chicago convocation urging graduates to pursue farming scientifically. He warns the back-to-the-farm movement risks ruined fortunes for professionals and city folk, stressing farming as a disciplined occupation. The ceremony honors 64 associates and numerous bachelor and advanced degrees, with exchanges planned with Paris in 1914.
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Chicago
Edwin Sparke
Pennsylvania State College
University of Chicago
Mandel Hall
Sparks
Story Papers
D. R. Anderson
C. B. Campbell
H. C. Cooke
J. T. House
W. S. Hunter
Shiro Tashiro
G. A. Thompson
Jitsutaro Yakatani
P. G. Hess
Carrie Wright
Fine Arts
Paris
Dreamland to Close Big Week with Final Performances
The concluding performances of a top Dreamland bill take place this afternoon and tonight. Attendance has been good this week and many compliments have been showered on the manager for the week. A new program is planned for next week and Mr Pooley promises a Christmas week bill of unusual excellence.
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Dreamland
Rour
Pooley
Estate of James S Sherman Valued At Least 400000
Utica New York December reports that the Sherman estate will exceed 400000, likely larger, with no real estate but stocks bonds and securities. Testimony shows James S Sherman gave family members large sums and invested in ventures in which he held interest.
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Sherman
Utica
N. Y
James S. Sherman
Stéck
Ritchie Accepts Wolgast Challenge for Return Bout
Sacramento reports Billy Nolan, manager of lightweight champion Willie Ritchie, accepted a $25,000 challenge from Tom Jones for a rematch with Ad Wolgast, signaling a big title fight push.
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Sacramento
Cal
Billy Nolan
Willie Ritchie
Tom Jones Challen
Ad Wolgast
Murphy Heads to Marlin to Prep Giants Park
New York dispatch reports Groundkeeper John Murphy of the Pure Grounds left for Marlin Texas to ready the Giants training park for the arrival of the New York Nationals. He plans improvements including drainage flower beds and fresh grass seeding after a prior fire diamond on the field.
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New York
New York Nationals
Marlin
Texas
John Murphy
Pure Grounds
Giants
Murphy
Cotton Exchange Announces Christmas Holiday Closure
New York December 21 the cotton exchange voted to close Thursday the day after Christmas. London December 21 the stock exchange will be closed December 25 26 and January 1.
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New York
The
Cotton Exchange
London
Stock Exchange
Osterhaus Named to Navy General Board
Washington December 21 Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus will be relieved of command of the Atlantic Fleet January 4 by Rear Admiral Charles J Badger and has been appointed a member of the Navy general board with station in Washington D C The appointment places Osterhaus at the naval headquarters in the capital and marks a shift from fleet command to policy advisory duties
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Osterhaus
Washington
Hugo Osterhaus
Charles J. Badger
General Board of the Navy
Billiken Franchise Negotiations Reach Turning Point
In Little Rock Arkansas President W M Kavanaugh of the Southern League received word that Montgomery club negotiations failed and the franchise was offered to Little Rock. Kavanaugh secured an option on 80 percent stock holder D W Tillis holdings for 20000 dollars, but the option expires December 28. Little Rock association would not bid above 12500 dollars, the Chattanooga price.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. M. Kavanaugh
Southern League
Jones
Montgomery Club
Montgomery
Kavanaugh
Birmingham
D. W. Tillis
Little Rock Baseball Association
Chattanooga
Tennessee Turkeys Headed to Christmas Tables
About 30,000 turkeys moved by train from eastern Tennessee to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York for Christmas sales. The shipment follows a prior large consignment before Thanksgiving and is valued at about half a million dollars.
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Washington
Smiling Hills
Tennessee
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Morningstar Defeats Slosson in Billiard Tournament
Pittsburg December 21 Ora Morningstar defeated George Slosson 400 to 162 in the Morningstar Slosson Yamada 18.2 billiard tournament for a purse of 1009 dollars. Morningstar posted a high run of 132 and an average of 20 while Slosson had a 40 high run and a 22 20 average.
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Pittsburg
Ora Morningstar
George Slosson
Slosson
War Correspondents Admitted to Order Carabao
After an all night session the military order of the Carabao revised its constitution to admit war correspondents who served in the Philippines between May 14 1898 and July 4 1902 as associate members. It also grants honorary membership to the president of the United States and the governors general of the islands. Major General C S Humphrey was elected Grand Paramount Carabao. Officers from the United States and the Philippines attended.
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Washington
Military Order of the Carabao
Army
Navy
Philippines
United States
C. S. Humphrey
Huyler's Son Dies After Train Crash
Morristown New Jersey December 21 John S Huyler 19 youngest son of the late John S Huyler millionaire candy maker fell under a train yesterday. He died from his injuries after both legs were crushed at the knees necessitating amputation in hospital.
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Morristown
N. J
John S. Huyler
Chance Ambitious To Own Baseball Team
Frank Chance said he would stay on his orange ranch unless he gains a tenth ownership in a major league club. He rejected a salary offer of 25000 dollars from the New York Americans and said he would never play again if he took the team, possibly managing from the bench.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Chance
New York Americans
Chance
Frank Farrell
New York
Death of Chicago attacker after detective shooting
Martin Panko age forty confessed to assaulting more than twenty women in a year. He died at Bridewell Hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Detective Frank Wulff after he attacked Mrs. Grace Reichert and tried to flee arrest.
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Chicago
Martin Panko
Bridewell Hospital
Frank Wulff
Panko
Grace Reichert
Underwood Confined by Severe Cold in Washington
Representative Oscar W. Underwood, leader of the house and chairman of the ways and means committee, is confined to his home in Washington by a severe cold. Doctors say there is nothing to fear. He plans to leave soon for Birmingham, Alabama, for the Christmas holidays with his family.
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Underwood
Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Ways and Means
Birmingham
Ala
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