Mystery of Dead Man Traced to College Closure
Montreal police uncover a barrel with an elderly man’s body at a cold storage warehouse. The barrel, marked for shipment to Bishop's College, Montreal, but the college ceased exist years earlier. Shipment records trace to Jarvis Ontario, with no clear killer. barrell opened to dispose of poultry.
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Ontario
Montreal
Quebec
Thorn
Bishop's College
McCorley
J. H. Bouzfield
St. Lawrence Market
Toronto
Bouzfield
Toronto Today
Hogers
Hougfield
Tnday
John MecCovey
Woman Held for Fiance Death in Philadelphia
Mary A. Kalack is jailed after a coroner's inquest into the death of her fiancé, Morbatch Kalack, who was burned when carbolic acid thrown during a quarrel splashed his face and head. An initial witness recanted, then another testified Kalack threw the acid. She was arrested and detained at the central station awaiting further hearing.
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Philadelphia
Mary AD. Walack
Charles Morback
Morbatch
Annie Moran
Moran
Brone Ford
Veteran paroled after fatal attack and shooting
Pittsburg December 21 a 70 year old veteran John Bennett was freed on parole after pleading guilty to murder for shooting Curt Peterson whom he said attacked him and beat him. Bennett waited in jail since October 15 and sought to be home for Christmas.
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Pittsburg
John Bennett
Robert S. Franti
Bennett
Curt Peterson
Peterson
Odessa University Riot Leaves Student Killed
An Odessa police effort to disperse a student meeting on campus sparked a riot. One student was killed, three wounded, and many others injured as police and Cossacks surrounded the building. A shot struck the dean card near the prefect as police fired from windows. Seven officers were seriously hurt and 235 students were arrested.
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Odessa
Polce
Mother's lips carry death in New Orleans infant tragedy
In New Orleans a mother Mary Kadolich or Kadolich ingested carbolic acid and pressed lips to her five day old infant. The baby died from acid absorption and the mother was dying when found after a quarrel with her husband last night.
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New Orleans
Mary Kadolich
Gaynor Chides Public Over Railways Plan Clash On Subways
New York city mayor Major Gaynor condemns public opposition to the Interborough Rapid Transit Company subway extension. He says the city is not ready for municipal operation and warns that graft and dishonesty taint public service, questioning who would run a supposed good company and how long it would stay virtuous.
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New York
Gaynor
Public Service Commission
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Board of Climate
Interborough
George V Seeks Compromise Over Coronation Period
London December reports say King George met with Premier Asquith at Buckingham Palace for about 45 minutes. The king wished to be advised on the premier's views and cabinet plans and to avoid political upheaval during the coronation. Asquith did not meet his colleagues and returned to Edinburgh in the afternoon.
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London
Asquith
Scotland
George
Buckingham Palace
Edinburgh
Murder Trial Ends Quickly in First Degree Guilty Verdict
In New York on December 21 Charles Swinton also known as Charlie Phillipa was found guilty of first degree murder after a seven hour trial that began with a quarrel over the high cost of living. He faces the death penalty by electric chair.
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Bleare Taewe
New York
Charles Swinton
Charlie Phillipa
Samson
Isaac Lee
Dayton Motor Car Coitions and Stoddard-Daytons in 1912 era notes
Dayton Motor Car Company of Dayton Ohio builds Stoddard-Daytons with 20 30 40 and 50 horsepower engines. A carload of 50 horsepower units unloaded yesterday and two carloads expected by week’s end. Clarence Barnard serves as company president. Commercial Auto and Supply reports sale of a touring EM1 car to Prof John J Crossley. John H Nolan bought a 1912 Pope Hartford rumabout yesterday. An experimental Vandphal style race car copy uses a risky carburetor procedure involving kerosene and water to tune the engine.
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Commercial Auto and Supply Company
John J. Crossley
John H. Nolan
Striking Eye Specialist Dr Bradley Fights Rare Poison
Dr Cole Bradley a 42 year old New Rochelle eye specialist threatens life from a mysterious septic poisoning. Doctors in New Rochelle and New York have failed to identify the poison which targets his heart and intestinal tract. He aided in his own diagnosis until weakness stopped him. his Catholic Protectory work in the Bronx is noted as a longtime commitment.
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Cole Bradley
Webster Avenue
New Rochelle
Madisonvenue
Manhattan
Bradley
Carleton
Carpenter
St Luke’s Hospital
H. W. Titus
Center Avenue
New Rocheile
Braley
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Bradle
Catholic Protectory
Bronx
Editor whips minister in Zanesville clash
The Rev A M Courtenay pastor of Grace M E Church in southern Ohio walked into the Sunday News office in Zanesville on December 21 and after a brief exchange slapped editor Ilsperman. The editor punched the minister, who fell and was counted out unconscious after three counts, following a dispute sparked by an editorial on wet and dry questions.
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Zanesville
Ohio
A. M. Courtenay
Grace M. EB
Sunday News Today
Ad Ilsperman
Edltor
Chilean president favors early battleship bids
Ramon Bates Luce informs a Times correspondent that Chile will invite tenders for battleship construction on January 10 without waiting for the $50,000,000 loan to conclude. He would contract for the loan immediately in Europe or the United States, whichever offers better terms.
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London
Santiago
Chile
Republic
Ramon Bates Luce
Times
Europe
United States
Philadelphia boxing rules tighten safety measures
Philadelphia officials issued new boxing rules after consulting sporting editors. A ringside physician must assess fighters after knockdowns and advise the referee on continuation. Ring floor padding must extend three feet beyond the ropes, and entrants under 16 are barred. In lighter weights, fighters may not face opponents heavier by more than one pound. Nonpareil Athletic Club license renewed.
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Philadelphia
Public Safety
Clay
Nelson Wo lgast fight talk sparks betting bluff
Detroit December 21 Battling Nelson says he will fight Wolgast anytime anywhere for any amount of money once Wolgast is ready. Wolgast replies he will take Nelson only for a big purse and calls Nelson bluff. Cadillac Michigan December 21 Wolgast says Nelson is not worthy and down and out. Cincinnati December 21 Larry McLean reports Turks following him with possible plans for next summer. Mendekenns previously jailed for embezzlement.
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Detroit
Wolgast
Cadillac
Mich
Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Larry McLean
Cincinnati
Reds
John Mendekenns
Mendekenns
Kubiak and Kelly to Fight for Ten Rounds
J Al Kubiak of Pittsburgh and Don Kelly of Syracuse were matched to box ten rounds before the Onondaga Athletic Club around January 16. Kelly’s manager Tommy Ryan said the winner would meet George Cotton or Carl Morris, the two heavyweights who won last night’s battles.
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Syragass
N. 2
Sporting Pacts And Fancies In Early Baseball Parks
A historical look at how major league clubs adopted distinctive park names to boost advertising and local identity. The piece notes Detroit Bennett Park, St Louis Sportsman’s Park, Shibe Park, and Polo Grounds, detailing regional naming trends and the impact on fan recognition. It also discusses proposed names like Farrel field for a New York venue and hints at how Eastern schools influence athletic relationships.
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New York
Edward Fiverett Bell
Ife
Hai Chase
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Iso
Detroit
Bennett Park
the Straits
St. Louis
Sportsman's Park
Philadelphia
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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National League bulletin lists Philadelphia contracts and releases
National League bulletin reports Chicago players Doyle Needham and Ingerton. Philadelphia names Donlan and Girard among others with multi year terms. Releases include Brooklyn to Montgomery Smith and others. Boston notes Fielder Jones declined Harvard coach post and Malachi Kittridge and Billy Lauder linked to bids. Kid McCoy sued for divorce in New York. John McGraw signed five year NY contract worth $18,000 annually, with evidence shown to doubters.
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New York
President Lynch
National League
Chicago
James F. Doyle
Thomas J. Needham
W. J. Ingerton
Chaeinnail
John B. NecLean
Michael J. Donlan
Chertas A. Girard
F. J. Wilhelm
Joe Mowry
Edward McDonough
Fred Webrel
Toronto
B. L
Edward J. Phelps
Lester J. Backman
Washington Post
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Mass
Fielder Jones
Harvard
Malachi Kittridge
Saginaw
Billy Lauder
Brown University
Als
Washington
Jack Gleason
John McGraw
McGraw
Gleason
John T. Brush
Big Price for Pittsburg Stock
Pittsburg December 21 John P Harris bought his shares in the Pittsburg club from Alex Moore editor of a local anti Dreyfuss paper for 100 a share Moore has clashed with Barney Dreyfuss who welcomed Harris Dreyfuss denies Harris used his money to buy Moore's share in the Pirates par value of the shares is 100
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John P. Harris
Alex Moore
Moore
Outa
Barney Dreyfuss
Harris
Dreyfus
Pirates
Murray Delivers Grant Contract for Reds Next Year
President Herrmann of Cincinnati sends William J. Murray to Boston to secure Eddie Grant’s signed contract for the Reds. Murray, a close friend of Grant, previously managed him with Jersey City and later accompanied him to Philadelphia.
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Wddie Grant
Reds
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Grant
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Philadelphia
Zbyszko Price Seen Too High For Proposed Bout
Chicago December 21 reports doubt over the Zbyszko Mahmout wrestling match as promoter's $5,000 purse is not matched. Local critics say Zbyszko's manager seeks top money and may delay or cancel the bout, hurting prospects of a draw.
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Chicago
Zbyszko
Mahmout
Jmeten
Another Divorce Suit for Waddell in St Louis
Special to The Washington Post from St. Louis Missouri reports a new divorce suit filed today by Mrs. Mudge Waddell against Madde Waddell known as Madde the famous left hand pitcher now with the Minneapolis club. The complaint alleges nonsupport and seeks absolute divorce.
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Washington
St. Louis
Chearge Eaward “Madde
Minneapolis
Mudge Waddell
Shota
Plague and Floods Hit Manchuria. Germany Threatens Action
Reports from Victoria and St Petersburg describe severe floods in Anhui, China, causing massive famine and loss of life. Mob violence over food emerges as relief calls grow. Meanwhile plague rages in Mongolia and Manchuria, prompting Germany to threaten interference if China fails to act. 2.5 million afflicted in Anhui.
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British Columbia
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Anhui Province
China
HE. C. Loben- Stelne
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St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Manchuria
Harbin
Motal
Germany
Thief Quick to Crumble Ex Governor’s Stolen Silver
In New York a heavy suitcase arousing suspicion led Detectives Hawkins and Kenny to arrest Arthur Middleton, an elevator man. A Newark transfer stamp and 129 silver pieces tied the theft to former New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy whose Newark home at 708 High Street was robbed between 2 and 3 this morning. The police estimate the silver’s value at about non.
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Franklin Murphy
New York
Washington Post
Hawkins
Kenny
Arthur Middleton
Newark
Murphy House
SHE THWARTS JAIL DELIVERY IN LOGAN OHIO
Logan Ohio December 71 An attempted jail delivery to free men tied to the Carbon Hill murder case was foiled by Sheriff Williamson's wife. Deputy Williamson says Barry Lehman confessed today as the would be breaker was driven off after grabbing the jail keys but fleeing.
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Logan
Ohio
James Wilson
Carbon Hil
George H. Williamson
Willamson
Barry Lehman
Paris Banquet Honors U S Ambassador to France
American Ambassador to France Matus was among guests of honor at the banquet of French architects. He conveyed greetings from the American Institute of Architects during his speech. De Sarena.
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Dec. W
Movert Matus, Tha
France
American Institute of Architects
de Sarena
State Blames Laws For Newark Fire Deaths
Newark awaits coroner jury findings on a factory fire that killed three girls. The jury ruled the state laws, not owners or occupants, caused the deaths as misadventure and accident from a fall. They urged immediate drastic fire-safety action despite ruling owners bore no criminal liability.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Carrie Robrecht
On Trial for Old Murder in Texas Court
Special to The Washington Post reports William Mitchell faces a third trial for the 24 year old murder of James Truitt in Rusk Texas after venue change from Shelby county. Truitt was married to noted Southern writer Julia Truitt Bishop. Mitchell fled and was later arrested in New Mexico and brought to Texas. The defendant argues mistaken identity and that he was not in Texas at the time of the crime.
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Washington Post
Rusk
Tex
Shelby County
William Mitchell
James Truitt
Truitt
Julia Truitt Bishop
Mitchell
New Mexico
Texas
Omn
Ile
Legagneux Sets Michelin Cup Flight Record in Pau
French aviator M Legagneux established a new Michelin cup mark in Pau on December 21, remaining aloft from 8 12 to 2 45 in a closed course and logging 516 kilometers 320.43 miles. The prize is 4000 dollars for the longest sustained flight in a year and breaking last year’s 138 mile record by Henri Farman. Maurice Tabuteau’s October 465 kilometer effort was the year’s previous best.
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Pau
France
M. Legagneux
Henri Farman
Maurice Tabuteau
Dutrieu Sets 167 Kilometer Record for Woman Aviator
Mile. Dutrieu flew 167 kilometers in two hours and thirty-five minutes in Brampes signaling a new record for a woman aviator. The feat was reported as a special cable to The Washington Post.
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Dutrieu
Washington Post
Brampes
Hotel and city guest listings from scattered notices
A torn OCR shows numerous personal names and hotel affiliations across cities including Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California New Jersey New York State Virginia and West Virginia. Names include R G Alexander G Lockhart J C Halle Ebitt George Buckingham David Towers W Witten W Atwood and many others with affiliations to hotels St James Willard Shoreham and Riggs among others. The fragmentary list reads like a directory of guests or attendees rather than a story with events.
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Boston
R. G. Alexander
G. Lockhart
St Jamun
J. C. Halle
Ebitt
Ghicagoln
GC. Ballinger
C. ¥. Gabriel
St. James
George T. Buckingham
Willard
New York City
Mrs. David Towers
Mia. Johnson
Arlington
Fred East
Mia BE
John G. Duffy
Horace A. Davie
Richard Bye FH
Mitts
Iuies Crom
Bert Meyer
Philadelphia
W. Elkine
St. James Io
HG. Potharburg
W. Little
Teabitt Witten
Grange
Wit Fittrburg
G. H. Parmele
Walter Lyon
Shoreham
W. Atwood
Bayard H. Garisty
B. N. Critchlow
HEART ¢70 HOME TALKS by Barbara Loyd
Practical holiday gift wrapping guide from Barbara Loyd detailing preparations, materials, and methods for festive packaging. Advises organized workspace, prewritten cards, and creative techniques like nested boxes to heighten the gift opening experience.
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Barbara Loyd
Express strike on today hits Adams Express in New England
Springfield Massachusetts December note reports a planned strike by Adams Express Company workers in New England for shorter hours and higher pay. Union leaders claim about 1509 men will not report for duty, while company officials say absences will not disrupt business. President Thayer says union support spans Boston and nearby towns along the line.
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New England
Springfield
Mass
Adeams Express Company
F. G. Thayer
Railroad Expressmen's Union
Express
Thayer
Boston
Pope Creates Four Knights of the Golden Spur
In Rome on December 21 the pope elevated four Knights of the Golden Spur. The honorees include the Duke of Orleans, France, Marshal Hermes Fonseca of Brazil, former Portuguese premier Senor Franco, four Austrian archdukes, and six Italian princes.
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Wuay
Knights of the Golden Spur
Duke of Orleans
Hermes Fonseca
Brazil
Senor Franco
Portugal
Patrick's case discussed by New York Medico-Legal Society
The Medico-Legal Society met in New York on December 21 to revisit Albert T. Patrick's case. Patrick is serving life at Sing Sing for the murder of William Marsh Rice. A committee said no word had come from the governor on Patrick, and efforts to secure his release continue.
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The
Medico-Legal Society
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh Rice
Guv White
Petrick
Engineers Refuse Wage Demands in Western Railroads Standoff
Sixty one Western railroads will reply to enginemen wage demands today after Labor Commissioner Neill, acting mediator, reported engineers refused to concede any point. Neill held all day talks with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers representatives as the dispute nears a final railroad managers’ decision.
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Chicago
Dec
Neill
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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