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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1905

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8

Baseball Gossip From The 1905 Spring Trainings

Charley Farrell will go South with the Bostons to help the pitching staff as the two Philadelphia teams schedule a spring nine. Henry R Harley and Frank Hershey sign with Boston Nationals. Ned Naslon hints at rule changes to ease the batsman. Detroit recruit Rosmond breaks shoulder in Chicago. Charley Hickman seeks roller skating to ease leg flesh. Central League 1905 schedule released amid protests over game allotments. Charley Atherton to manage outlaw Tri-State at Johnstown. Jack Knight signed by Connie Mack from a Philadelphia high school. Griffith assembles twenty five players for the season. Toe Newton joins Clarke Griffth's Highlanders after 41 of 56 games with Los Angeles. Cleveland boasts three top third basemen. Helehanty eyed for big bats. A marriage license issued to John J Carr and Marty Connors of Washington. Harry Taylor elected Buffalo Eastern League president. George Stallings signs five year BOSBisons contract. Cupid Childs canned by Scranton. Delehanty seen as potential star. Jim Delenanty linked as Haverhill manager prospect. Manchester ties rumored. Detroit to move salary cuts and club retrenchment amid war fatigue. Bertie Leffle to Detroit. Tommy Dowd as Haverhill manager link discussed. Privileges for ground sales and ads eyed as valuable assets. Ed Barrow plans strong Indianapolis squad. eye on young players from big leagues. Nigera prepares for Augusta camp March 6. Reds to train in the South. Cincinnati boasts minor league stars while winter legends fall short. World series idea between New York National and Boston Americans dismissed by Boston president.

Charley Farrell Bostons Philadelphia Brotta Boston Nationals Henry R Harley Frank Hershey Ned Naslon Rgsmond Detroit Chicago Charley Hickman Charley Atherton Senators Montreal Buffalo Johnstown Connie Mack Jack Knight Lon Joe Swat Griffith Toe Newton Brooklyn Los Angeles Clarke GriMch Highlanders Cleveland Bill Bradley Tommy Leach Love Cross Jim Helehanty John J . Carr Marty C Connors Washington Carr Laird Indianapolis Philadelphia Record Harry Taylor Players’ Protective Association George ‘Stallings Bisons O Cupid’' Childs Scranton Childs Jim Delenanty Edward Doston National Herry Wolverton Delehanty Donovan Alice Wild BU Bertile Tommy Dowd Hilly Hamilton Haverbille Club Manchester Heston Ed Barrow Detroit Tigers Bobby Lowe Kitson Armour Augusta West Baden Cinetnnatt Jacksonville Reds Southland Cincinnati Fendam New York National Boston Americans Taylor Bostona New York

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a universal remedy to calm nerves and aid stomach, kidney, and liver conditions. A Carthage Missouri customer testifies nervous prostration left her unable to move, now she performs her own tasks after using the product. the ad promises a refund if the first bottle fails to benefit.

Chas. Landrum Carthage Nervine

Printers Win From Farm Team In Departmental League

Government Printing Office bowlers won two games from Agricultural quint, Rice scoring 245 to lead in the first. Williams posted 217 in the last, Atkins notching the Printers only 200 game. Post Office League saw Delivery defeat Station B in three games amidst uneven scoring. District Title Insurance forfeited three games to Fisher & Co in Real Estate League.

Government Printing Office Agricultural Quint Rice Williams Atkins Post Office Fisher & Co Gorman Lis Williams Totads Wess Haskel Leimback Brown Fredricks Bridwell

Midwinter Golf Matches Narrow Field to Semifinals at Pinehurst

Twelve players in each division were eliminated as Walter J Travis Allan K Lard W A C Fownes Jr and George C Dutton advanced toward a thirty six hole semifinal set for tomorrow in the second annual midwinter tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina. Early rounds saw Travis over Freeman Martin over Becher Lard over Wilsey Patterson over Fownes Gwyner over Bogart Dutton over Wendell and Fownes Jr over Fownes with final results in the second round Travis defeating Martin Laird overcoming Patterson Dutton besting Gwyner and Fownes Jr surviving Boyd.

Pinehurst N. C Walter J Travis Allan K. Lard Columbia Golf Club Washington W. A. C. Fownes, Jr Highland Golf Club Pittsburg Atlantic City George C. Dutton Oakley Country Club Watertown W. J. Travis Garden City W. C. Freeman Mont Clair M. H. Martin New Haven C. L. Becher Woodland Mass A. E. Lard R. I Wilsey New York J. G. Patterson H. C. Fownes F. M. Gwyner Mount Vernon N. Y Dr. B. D. Bogart Boston H. Wendell Wayne W. C. Fownes, Jr W. B. Fownes L. T Boyd Milwaukee W J. Cotton Wilmington N. T Travis Martin Laird Patterson Dotton Gwyner Boyd Fresman Decker A. ©. Fownes Wilsey Wendell Bogart C. B. Fownes Cotton

Pigeon Fanciers Banquet Noted by Washington Federation

The Washington district of the National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers held its second annual banquet at the Vendome Hotel with many toasts and guests from Baltimore. Officers include President William J. Toy and Secretary-Treasurer W. F. Dismer. notable attendees listed include H. M. Dickinson, J. Matthews, and C. J. Hittemifler among others.

Washington National Federation National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers Vendome Hotel Belmont John Hatter Americas Club Baltimore William J. Toy Harry Herfurth R. R. Ashworth W. F. Dismer H. M. Dickinson J. T. Biker Charles F Ruppert Robert Caverly J. L. Winaon FP. Hengelbach R. A. Hunt William C. Herfurth Charles C. Bant Alfred Berger Robert Morris Efawin C. Crouch Paul W. Thompson Herbert Vellemeyer L. B. Myer W. C. Norwood H. A. Herfurth C. B. Robinson W F. Dismer Lewis Turner Howard C. Weil H. Rader J. 0. Ladd An F. E. Diemer

Indicted for Prize Fighting in Akron

Akron Jan 12 Mal Bowser of Pittsburg indicted by Summit County grand jury for prize fighting last night at Lake Side Casino Akron. He fought Bernie Strapp of Akron in a boxing bout. Strapp was defeated in the tenth round. The report also notes the first game under a revised schedule at Carroll Institute and Y M C A to be played tonight at 8 9 with Carroll vs Y M C A and other matchups listed.

Akron Ohio Mal! Bowser Pittsburg Summit County Grand Jury Lakeside Casino Jar Bernie Strapp Margulis Neensbeney Folber Strapp Carroll Institute Carroll CAL M. C Cenroll Va Carroll Imati

Favorites Mill Loge Katie Powers Beats Garnish

New Orleans reports heavy rains leaving muddy tracks as favorites underperform. Bellindian wins first race at five furlongs amid upset results. Katie Powers takes fourth race at one mile with Garnish second. Other races feature St Tammany, Merry Acrobat, and extensive entries for Friday morning cards.

New Orleans St. Tammany Merry Acrobat Little Red Maritana Bellindian McIntyre Gannon Shock the Talent D. Austin Frank Bill Yorkshire Otsego Charlie Cella Lionel Harpoon Old Hal Kleinwood Lord of the Valley Batra Tootsey Mack H. Phillips Knowledge Martiana Southampton Austrating GJ. Martin Brush-up Nicol Lily Brook B. Rice Kitts Braekiff Jerry Hunt Diplomat Kernel Lee Snow Katie Powers Garnish J. Martin Norwood Ohio Auduchon Red Ruler Dalesman Rankin Schilling Extol Livingston Rachael Ward J. Conway Decoration Gadlighter Plautus Mameelle Bountif Lady Fonso Trepan Barkermore Aruqmaster Little Boy Lady Charlot Reville Gaslighter Aladdin Montebank Joe Lesser Lady Walters Pattersen Mellate Contentious Miss Green Rollick II Wreath of Ivy Gerda Fickie Saint Belle of Milford Breaker Hocco Atheola Lady Mistake Bessie McCarthy Falerntan Aules Curate Baird Galdaga Leader Hot Springs Ark Essex Park Gavin C Marschino Dick Ripley Hello Gil Maceena Potassat Vatel Captain Favorita Starling Rathbride Velasquez Marco Lansdowne Chaney Oudon Lady Carlin Col,Simpson King Raine Sel Smith Bensonhurst Rema Mamie Worth Pancreatis Toscan Wild Irishman Chief Bush Delphie al Scarlet Bheenavan Maren Mamie March Youness Priority Hasy Falkland

Jerome raids sweep Manhattan gambling houses

New York on January 12 reports say District Attorney Jerome’s raid on Honest John Kelly’s establishment prompted rival seizures as Lou Ludlam testified, admitting he ran a gambling house. Panic spread among Tenderloin operators as many fled to Jersey City with gambling furniture. Police Commissioner McAdoo denied any higher up interference and pledged duty to suppress gambling. He noted subpoenas issued for other gamblers and a mysterious “man higher up.” Several plainclothes guards implicated in lax enforcement face possible action.

New York Jerome John” Kelly Kelly Lou” Ludlam Ludlam Imdiam West Forty-fifth Street Dowling New York City McAdoo Tenderloin Po Hce McLaughlin Capt. Cottrell

Alexandria News In Brief John Hickey Fatally Scalded Near St Asaph

Alexandria brief reports the death of 19 year old John Hickey from a steam scalding incident at a construction site near St Asaph. The article also notes George R. Hill’s prominent death, his long career at Hill’s cracker factories, and a legal suit by EB Barker against city officials over a license tax.

John Hickey St. Asaph Washington Fost Bureau King Street Alexandria George R. Hill Washington Street Hill Baltimore County Robert L. Wood Melissa Hill Mr. Hill Fim George R. Hill & Co George R. Hill Company National Biscuit Company Washington Hil Alexandria Light Infantry Methodist Episcopal Church South Twentieth Century Fund Randolph-Macon System of Colleges Old Dominion Commandery Knights Templars Alexandria National Bank Messrs Reiter Curtis Hickey Newfoundland EB. Barker C. B. Barker New Washington Brick Company Theodore I. Holbrédok William F. Mattingly Charles J. Beil Enoch L. White Anthaniel Wilson Ward Thoron William A. Richards Z. T. Sowers William T. Gailfher Albert Bryan W. A. Smoot, Jr Huchre Club Mrs. Bryan W. J. Boothe, Jr J. 8. Greene T. C. Smith Hugh M. Mcire

Poolroom Still Open In Jackson City Controversy

Jackson City poolroom remains open with a crowd betting on the four tracks. Sheriff Palmer warns closure while John Nelson says it will stay open this week. Promoters expect to close Saturday night if no interference. Commonwealth’s Attorney Mackey has agreed not to issue warrants unless promises are broken amid a separate St. Asaph case. A potential move of the Old Dominion Telegraph Company’s room into Alexandria may follow if the case is won.

Jackson City Sheriff Palmer Alexandria County Virginia Telegraph Company John Nelson Commonwealth Mackey St. Asaph Caton Alexandria

Hureka Club to Host Picked Boxing Night in Baltimore

Baltimore on January 12 1920s era report notes Hureka Athletic and Social Club meeting at Germania Maennerchor Hall Friday night January 20. Main event to feature a fifteen round bout between Joe Tipman of Baltimore and Kid Sullivan of Washington with catch weights to favor Tipman. Washington Fun service. Annnapolis St Johns College to send field and track representatives to Georgetown University games at Convention Hall Washington February 28.

Baltimore Hureka Athletic and Social Club Germania Maennercher Hall Joe Tipman Kid Sullivan Washington Tipman Sullivan Annnapolis Athletic Association of St. John’s College Georgetown University Convention Hall

Virginia Supreme Court opinions issued in McCue case day

Special to The Washington Post reports that in Richmond the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals released fourteen opinions alongside deciding the McCue case. Decisions cover Canal and Water Company versus Commonwealth and multiple railway and county cases with affirmations and reversals, plus writs of error actions and bonds outlined by judges Keith Cardwell Buchanan Harrison Whittle.

Washington Post Richmond McCue Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals James Keith Luke Drummond Ve. Johnston Et al Circuit Court Henrico County R. H. Cardwell Norfolk and Western Railway Company Cheatwood Corporation Court City of Radford Virginia-Portland Cement Company Luck Augusta County Keith Disserting Warner, Bloore & Co Harvey Commonwealth Circuit Court of Charlotte County Allison Wood Culpeper County Wheelwright State Corporation Commission H.W. Gates & Son Co City of Richmond Hastings Court of Eity of Richmond United Moderns Rathbun Et al Elizabeth City Fendieton Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company Lay and Equity Court of Pocahontas Coal Company Higginbotham Tazewell County Supersedeas Bond Whalen Corporation Court of City of Alexandria First National Bank Hillsdale Mich Ose Page Milling Company (Inc Page County John Armatron Chanler Va Money Albemarle County Copenhauer Clarke County Murphy Vs. Commonwealth City of Norfolk Bickford Ve Newport News and Old Point Railway and Electric Company Eizabeth City Keller Portsmouth, Herkley and Suffolk Water Company Nansemond County Johnson Norfolk and Weaterm Railway Company Bedford County Cross Vs. Shiffebarger Washington County Acker Va. Bowman Bockingham County West Virginia Supreme Court Washington Charleston W. Va Supreme Court of Appeals Henry Brannon George Tristee Nancie Zinn Bosworth Rumberger Wilson James City of Elking Elkins Bank Simmons Moore Va Hannaford

Editor Promises Hundred Knowledge for Plain English Insurance

A Life Insurance solicitor offers editors a hundred dollars for an article written in plain English to explain policies. An editor agrees but the task proves harder than expected as complex terms like premiums and cash surrender values resist simple explanation. A London reader humor piece follows, noting marital harmony when apart.

A. W. Lanter Peale

Skeletonized River News Brief

A fragmented river news item mentions a whirl and a race at a place by a thin margin. Readers see sparse details with readable fragments indicating an event or competition, but specifics such as names, dates, and outcomes are unclear from the legible text.

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