West Virginia 1916 Schedule Grows with Eastern Dates
Morgantown plans for a strong 1916 football slate with three big eastern opponents. Pennsyl vania opens Sept 30 at Franklin Field, Rutgers visits Nov 11, and Dartmouth comes to Hanover. Other closed games include Gettysburg, Wesleyan, Marietta, and VPI with two dates open for additions.
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Chip Outduels Martin in Brooklyn Bout
George Chip of New Castle Penn defeats Silent Martin of Brooklyn after being knocked down twice in the first round. Chip steadies, drives the pace, and leaves Martin groggy by the ninth round in a ten round middleweight contest.
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Carpentier Wins Fame In War Box Event
The article notes Wesleyan’s eight point win in a thrilling contest and highlights Mus Kingum’s strong lineup. “Greasy” Neale, West Virginia Wesleyan’s famed athlete, is set to coach Muskingum with their strongest visiting five.
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Notable Ring Heights Among Heavyweights of History
The article notes Willard at 6 feet 0.11 inches, contrasting Jeffries at 6 feet 1.5 inches and Corbett at 6 feet 1 inch with Sullivan. It cites Johnson slightly over six feet, Fitzsimmons just under six feet, and Sharkey Shoynski and Burns under 5 feet 10 inches, comparing eras of heavyweight fighters.
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Indictments Against UMW Leaders Dismissed in 1913 Case
Denver Jan 8 Indictments against United Mine Workers leaders including President White International Vice President Hayes and officials Green Wallace Lawson Morgan and others tied to the 1913 coal strike were dismissed today by U S district attorney Harry B Tedrow following a federal grand jury action in Pueblo.
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Everybody's Magazine January Issue Shows New Dress and Notable Features
The January issue introduces a larger body type with book‑measure lines and wider margins, plus colored page title inserts. Featured are a major symposium on America’s Neutrality, pieces by Perriton Maxwell and Gerald Stanley Lee, and stories by Nina Wilcox Putnam, Mary Brecht Pulver, and John Galsworthy, with War era and humor content, plus diverse illustrations and reviews.
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Goodrich Challenges Tire Makers to Open Books
The Akron Ohio based B F Goodrich Company issued a public challenge to rival tire makers to permit an independent audit of combined auto and truck tire production and sales in U S factories. Goodrich claims its Akron plant produced more tires than any other U S rubber company and would publish certified findings. The statement also addresses white rubber tire production and stockpiles amid war price concerns.
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Hotel bans liquor notices at Frederick Hotel
The Frederick Hotel Company posts notices about prohibiting guests from bringing intoxicating liquors into hotel rooms. The notices warn violators face arrest, fines, and imprisonment under West Virginia law and hotel rules. Signed by the Frederick Hotel City department and ington polite department.
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Probes Into High Gasoline Prices
District Attorney Charles F. Clyne of Chicago faces a hearing after federal agents report a widespread conspiracy to boost gasoline prices. The inquiry aims to uncover tactics driving up costs and identify responsible parties.
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Turkish envoy expects more active wartime campaign
Lieutenant General Zakir Pasha, head of the Turkish embassy to Germany, says direct talks with the Central powers will unleash vast Turkish reserves and begin a more vigorous war effort. He notes Turkey will prosecute the war with the whole force.
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Compromise Expected Today in Wheeling Pack Strike
In Wheeling committees of leading packers and striking butchers plan a conference today after three months. Packers likely to recognize the union and grant higher wages, though not as high as initially demanded.
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West Virginia Blue Sky Law shields investors from fraud
State Auditor reports the amended Blue Sky Law saves investors money by enforcing full publicity on securities offerings. It bans fake promoters and restricts promotion expenses. Cites an example of an out of state stock sale at inflated prices and notes bogus mining, oil, and land schemes are barred from entering the state.
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National Tennis Association Reports 1916 Open Profit Outlook
The National Tennis Association releases its financial report showing net profits near 16 900 for the first national championship held outside Newport. Open championship contingency plans name four candidate clubs including Kent Country Club Grand Rapids Minikahda Club Minneapolis and Englewood Country Club New Jersey with venues possibly New York Chicago or Philadelphia.
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Women guards Wilson help in national campaign formation
The Wilson home guards, a women’s group formed at the Wanamaker convention closing session, will back President Wilson’s reelection to keep the US out of war. They plan fundraising card parties and active campaigning for the forthcoming national effort.
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National Democratic League
Norths Team Opens Western Conference Play with Narrow Victory
The Norths defeated Western University of Ohio 26 to 23 in the opening game of the Western Conference basketball season at Columbus.
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Western University of Ohio
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Wisconsin Beats Purdue in Western Conference Tilt
Lafayette Indiana reports Wisconsin defeated Purdue by a narrow margin in a Western Conference basketball game held tonight. The outcome impacted standings and featured key plays from both teams as the contest concluded.
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