Burns Bluff Fight Draws and Wager Tales Across Chains of Promoters
Reports from New York and Washington mention Burns in talks to fight in London and New York for purses around 8000 dollars. Promoters post tall for a Kilpatrick style bout, with side bets and forfeit bids, while matchups with Jack Sullivan and Ketchel are discussed amid references to weight limits and potential draws.
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Harvard Weighs Changes to Championship Eligibility
The executive committee proposes changes affecting college entry for football and track in the season, with plans to present a proposal to the college for a vote. The discussion covers admissions, counting, and potential shifts in eligibility to strengthen competition and student participation.
Aquatics at Princeton Prepare for Intercollegiate Rowing
Princeton rowers train for intercollegiate season with drills, boatwork, and money-raising across the country. Fresh shells, new eight-oared boats, and a large stable cat float are in development as Finneston and teammates aim to row in interclass races this April. The basketball game between Ford and Georgetown was canceled by the Law School faculty, leaving the standings tied at one win apiece with a scheduled rematch to decide the tie.
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Lawmakers seek pay raise and longer sessions
A proposed amendment advances in both houses to widen the constitution and extend regular legislative sessions. It would raise pay for members to four dollars per annum plus an annual 1 cent per mile travel allowance, with higher rates for extra sessions and a detailed expense statement for committees. The measure stalls as procedural rulings block further action.
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Cardinal May Likely Attends Hist Ahurch Congress
Special to The Washington reports Cardinal May may attend the Eucharistics event in London on September 10. The invitation was received and a definite decision awaited. He hopes to sail in June if able to rest beforehand and to participate in the congressional gathering.
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Rejected Suitor shoots at forbidden call near Norfolk home
Henry Horton of North Vale 7 was charged after a dispute with John Gint over a threatened marriage. Horton shot twice during a confrontation in front of Gint’s home, claiming self defense as Gint allegedly struck him. Horton admits firing but says he did not strike first. Gint was wounded and recovering.
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Coach Stagg May Quit Post at University of Chicago
The article reports that Amos Alonzo Stagg is considering resigning as athletic director and football coach at the University of Chicago. It mentions speculation about his future, with quotes suggesting potential departure and plans to return to a teaching role. The piece notes ongoing debates over athletic policy and the health of the program.
Boxing bouts spark Naval Academy gym trials
Special series underway at Washington Port Manuels Mil Fut 26 for Naval Academy boxing. Preliminary bouts occur daily in the gymnasium with several matches including wins by Tphveinit over Ros and Witter over Quilliar. Other notable results include Metre beating Patteron and Hovinson defeating Middleseight.
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Daniels breaks world mark in cobt yard swim duel
New York Athletic Club swimmer Daniels lowers the world record for the cobt yard swim to three minutes and three seconds flat at Madison Swan Garden. The old record of forty three and two fifths seconds was set in 1907 at Duquesne Garden. A handicap start by Liubenbach briefly challenged Daniels, but he won by five inches. Tonight at Convention Hall a mile race will decide the amateur roller skating championship of the district with Porter facing Puchett Woodworth. Sherman leads Long by 18 points after last night’s billiards match at the Brunswick.
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M C A Wrestling Tourney At We 3 Moon club
The annual wrestling tournament of the We 3 Moon club will be held at Ascocetongs nasmm onsion on March 2 with preliminaries conducted on the first named date.
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Maryland Weddings Tie Rockville Couple in Methodist Ceremony
Maryland wedding in Rockville as William Vernon Beat and Lazhill bride unite in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Southern Methodist Church conducted by Rev Ered Le Teolt. The nuptials were held at the church with the reception at the bride’s home and attendees including the bride’s mother Urs Mella Soarey Mes Teens Vearloe and James Christenin.
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Senate adopts limit on sessions and rail lease bill clash
The Virginia Senate backed extending general assembly sessions from 60 to 90 days while a House panel studies charges against Judge J W Black. A railroad lease measure with corporate commission consent faced bitter opposition in the Senate led by Rison and Strode, and the Byrd liquor bill saw extended debate with amendments likely to push it toward passage.
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Tornado Damages Portmouth Areas Demolishes Buildings
A tornado struck the Norfolk Washington area this morning destroying small buildings and damaging piers. The wind cut a fifty foot wide path through the core, injuring one person and moving a church from its foundation.
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Exposition creditors' sale funds directed for receivership
A Louisiana federal judge ordered the proceeds from the sale of the exposition buildings and land to be applied to the receivership to protect first lien creditors. The decree allowed the limited return to the city of a portion of the funds and noted a last fund remaining of $86,900 to complete the exposition.
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Flat rate for Seaboard attracts attention at meeting
At a gathering of the Southeastern Passenger Association in Atlanta Ga the Seaboard Air Line announced a flat rate of 2 cents a mile for groups of ten or more The plan aims to align with other lines and follows previous fares ranging from 2.44 to 2.12 cents per mile The announcement surprised attendees but signals possible future cooperation among railroads in setting uniform pricing across routes.
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Virginia Weddings Feature Multiple Local Arrangements
Charlottesville, Lynchburg and surrounding areas report several ceremonies as Virginia couples wed today. Notable unions include Luther Branch Coley of Atlanta and Misa Hattia Le Roy Perry at a Charlottesville residence officiated by the University of Virginia pastor. Other ceremonies span Washington Suffolk Wakefield and Shreveport, with ministers including Rev B Bowden and Rev Joseph B Duon.
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Chase for Silver Cup Advances in Virginia Hunt Contest
One of the region’s most exciting fox hunting events took place near Charlottesville for a silver cup donated by the Blue Ridge Hunt Club. Judges reserved decision until tomorrow morning after a tight chase with one fox denied and two others tracked. top prize valued at 100 dollars went to H A S Hamilton of Cobham with runners from Queen City Kennels Sta unton. Twenty six dogs from ten packs competed at Farmington and Midway farms four miles west of Charlottesville, including Albemarle Augusta Nelson entrants.
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Favors High License Bill Reported in Maryland House
Friends of the local option bill faced defeat as the Maryland House temperance committee postponed action on reporting the measure until Tuesday. The high license bill for Baltimore City proposes a $500 first year, $750 second year, and $1000 thereafter, with one amendment granting the state one fourth of the license money. The report was given by Chairman Daykins. consideration of the order by Mr Jones was deferred.
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Bank Officer Arrested for False Entries in Bank Books
National Bank of Commerce bookkeeper JU Spruit was arrested on a federal warrant for making three false entries intended to hide a $552 shortage. He remains jailed with bail denied. Spruit gave no statement. Also reported are circuit court proceedings in Maryland, marriage licenses issued in Virginia, a Elen Virginia Smith eloping in North Carolina, and the death of Ellen Scott in West Virginia.
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Headache remedy ad cites Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills as fast acting with no after effects and stomach disturbance. It includes a pharmacist guarantee and a money back offer if they fail to help, featuring a user named George W. Saylor of Philadelphia.
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Washington Monument Park Site Hopes From Land Options
The Washington Monument Association has secured options on two land tracts along King Street in Alexandria to create a public park and build a George Washington monument. The plan calls for 30 to 50 acres kept for the park, with sale of subdivided lots funding the project and leaving a nucleus for the monument fund. Alexander J Wedderburn notes a lot-owner meeting will occur once disposition is complete to decide park location and size.
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Foraker Aid in Alexandria Meeting on Presidential Nomination
Magnus L Robinson invited colored Republicans of Alexandria to a conference at the Industrial Advocate office 427 South Royal Street tonight. White Republicans will meet at Shuler's Hall tomorrow to pick delegates to State and district conventions and to reject a city committee. Elks Carnival closes with a final hall event for Alexandria Lodge. Washington Club concert planned at Grace Church fund drive. Corporation Court appoints special commissioner Howard W Smith to determine William Watson lunacy property and sale needs. Didstoneit versus Ballenger case on restraint of sale submitted. Richard Washington alias Pines arraigned on burglary suspicion. hearing continued after a shooting report in Favereea Street area.
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Will attack on late Rachel Cooke estate in Orphans Court
Special to The Washing on Foat Rockies Md Feb 6 The probate fight over Rachel D Cooke of Gaithersburg opened in Orphans Court with Ed wad Uo and Fo Arthur Peter opposing Nathan P Pottinger Cooke, alleging testamentary incapacity The roughly 10 value estate includes 1000 bequests to Randolph Nichols College Southern Methodist Church boards and Mrs Miry A Greene of Rockville with farm trust to Zadoc M Cooke and Charles W Prettyman The remainder to niece Rachel D Cooke and final distribution to Randolph Macon College upon death
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Requisition Granted in Kentucky Murder Case
A governor of Kentucky sought Allan Creech for the 1905 Breathitt County murder of Charles Robins. the requisition was granted. Gus Swanson Creech is serving a term for prior rioting at a Greek restaurant in Washington. Escaped prisoner Charles Van Arndale captured in Hagerstown, Md. on Feb 26. Alen J Ruffin, prominent cotton mill owner, felled by paralysis at Hillsboro NC. A special educational contest edition with 36 pictures from The Post is on sale.
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The Washington Post invites general participation with rules on entries. Open to all except employees and families, all illustrate history or local scenes, with complete sets only. Prizes for most correct answers. editors final. Entry forms may be requested from the Contest Editor.
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Brakeman Killed by Fall Near Bristol
Charles A Baker a 22 year old brakeman on the Virginia and Southwestern Railway fell from a freight train near Bristol this morning and was fatally injured. He was unmarried. The incident occurred a few miles west of Bristol.
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