Turks Ask Wilson Names 25 Men to Direct Reform in Turkey
A group of Turkish leaders and American supporters propose a reform program in the Ottoman Empire including proportional representation, a national safeguards, local self government, judicial reform, and American supervision of the gendarmerie and prisons under a limited tutelage. The plan aims to guarantee neutrality and independence within a concert of powers and will be presented to President Wilson in New York.
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Wilson
Constantinople
Ff Eamertg
Ottoman Empire
Tresdent Wilson
Fars
Rail Inquiry Coming as Hearing Sought on Rail Crisis
President Wilson urged rapid action and a joint congressional committee to inquire into railroad conditions. The panel would hear railway executives, labor leaders, financial figures, railroad administration officials, and Interstate Commerce Commission members to craft unified management policy under government or private control. Immediate action urged by Cummins. Kellogg calls for swift study and strong national oversight.
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Wilson
Congress
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Smith
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Kellogg
Watson
Cummins
Pomerene
Railroad control debated to protect public under private ownership
Senator Shermer predicted government control would be used to investigate orders and methods that have nearly wrecked the railroad system. He warned that private ownership could protect the public while maintaining effective oversight amid a demoralized industry and calls for reform.
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Shermer
Rumely Indicted Again Over German Ownership Report
Edward A. Rumely of New York, buyer of the New York Evening Mail with funds alleged to come from the German government, was indicted by a Federal grand jury for failing to report German ownership of property to the alien property custodian. He already faces a New York perjury charge related to his report of the purchase.
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Edward A. Rumely
New York
New York Evening Mail
Rumely
Ewvening Mall
Postmaster General Drops Two Telegraph Executives
New York Dec 2 Postmaster General Burleson has dismissed Edward Reynolds vice president and general manager of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and ABEE Richards general superintendent of the Pacific Coast division for alleged insubordination to plans to amalgamate the Postal with Western Union. Reynolds denied opposition to consolidation and claimed no public explanation was given.
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New York
Burleson
Edward Reynolds
Postal Telegraph Ca- Eee Company
Abee Richards
Pacific Coast Division
Western Union Telegraph Company
Richards
Reynolds
Reynolda
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Company
Congressions
Postmaster General
Western Union
Heynolds
Post Office Department
Ressnolds
Hurlagon
Inggel
Mine-Sweepers Strike Shuts Plant. 3000 Walk Off
Savannah workers at Mountain Company protest transportation and harsh conditions delaying $4 mine sweepers for the Brench government. About 3000 employees reportedly strike. company seeks to avert with war labor board intervention after talks.
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Savannah
Mountain Company
Secral
Krauhk Mcclaughlin
New Tersey
War Labor Board
California Trotting Pioneers and Speed Records Highlight 19th Century Era
California leads in light harness legacy with Palo Alto breeding, Directum, Napoleon Direct, and notable trotters shaping deep lineage. Descriptions cover key horses, races, and the rise of California as a cradle of speed including records and famous progeny like Stamboul and Whlan, with race results from multiple heats and tracks.
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Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
Justin Morgan
California
Princesa
Peter the Great
Plains
Golden State
Goldsmith Maid
Mirector
the Moor
Santa Claus
Steinway
Strathmore
East
Philadelphia
Sidney
Guy Wilkes
Moor
Los Angeles
Sultan
Beautiful Bells
Palo Alto
Hinda Rose
Hell Bird
Belleflower
Chimes
Abbott
Lou Dillon
Harvester
Whlan
Bingen
Maw King
Lee Axworthy
Guy Axworths
Tallian Wilkes Delmar
Major Delmar
Prandsire
Directum I
Napoleon Direct
Azote
Directum
Hulda
Muta Wilkes
Sweet Marre
Little Albert
Sonoma
Arion
Sunol
Willard and Dempsey Foresee Heavyweight Clash Soon
Round-up columnist argues Jens Willard must defend or relinquish his heavyweight title after WWI. Dempsey rises as likely challenger, with Meehan and Miske noted, Fitzsimmons comparisons drawn as experts predict Willard's fate hinges on accepting a bout with the rising star.
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Jens Willard
Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Frank Moran
Madison Square Garden
France
Jess
Record of Prince Walter Unrivaled in Early Baseball Feats
The article details historic pitching feats prior to 1912, noting Walter Johnson’s nine wins against the White Sox and Wellman’s seven wins over Detroit in 1915. It mentions Carl Wylman of the Browns, Key Perry, and Joe Wood’s similar solo-win achievements, with references to specific games, opponents, and dates. It highlights Johnson’s solo games and the era’s era-specific records amid injuries and spring campaigns.
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Walter Perry
Fielder
St Louis
Carl Hamilton
Bill James
Key
Perryman
Tigers
Wellman
Yary Coveleshie
finsHy
Wellmans
Detroit
Jean Dubuc
Bernie Epland
George Dauis
Hhies Tune
1912 Seven Games in One-Season Feats Highlight Baseball Club
In 1912 players achieved seven games won against a single club across a season, with Walter Johnson and companions doing it twice and Ray Collins, Joe Bush, Jim Scott once each. Johnson dominated the Tigers, Bush subdued the Indians, and Collins mimicked Johnson’s run as Detroit fell. The trend recurs in 1914 when Rah Rah Hay won two games in one Sept 22 twin bill, then six and five wins in single pennant pursuits. DEMPSEY TO BE BUSY. Dempsey heads to New Orleans for a pair of bouts and a return to Philadelphia for more six-round matches.
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Tigers
Weisman
Johnson
Chicago
Weismann
Joe Wood
St Louis
Woode
Walter Johnson
Ray Collins
Joe Bush
Jim Scott
Bush
Indians
Collins
Vermont
Sir Walter
Auburn meeting to discuss Jeannie World bowl directors
Farell president Teague announced that an international meeting will be held in New York next and a session of the board of directors will follow. Jukwil Morris is noted for a long time struggle and won an event at the Auburn NY meet.
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Jukwil Morris
Auburn NY
Sings Farell
Inter
Aal Teague
Jeannie Wold
Am New York
Allowigr
Bowl of Directors
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