Death of Virginia halfback Archer Christian shocks Georgetown
The body of Archer Christian, young Virginia halfback, died from injuries after a mass play on Georgetown field. Deputy coroner postponed inquest as police investigate alleged inhuman treatment. Georgetown and Virginia football teams sponsor funeral arrangements. university officials and students mourn.
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Porunt
Archer Christian
Yeung
University of Irginie
Georgetown
Richmond
Andrew GH Christian
Christan
Athlee
Andrew Christian
Thomss N Carter
Carter
Joseph Willard
Virginia University
Thomas Stuat
Chia
Deaths and Obituaries From A Fragmented 1940s Notice Page
Funeral notices announce Martha Appleby wife of William M Appleby of Thirty Third Street Northwest aged seventy one. Joseph A Greer son of William A and Aunnah Greer age twenty six. John Knox. Mrs. Knox beloved wife of Ligsis E Knox, and George Noe among others. Readers are reminded of services at local churches and hospital notices with dates in November.
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Third Street
Martha
Wiliam M Appleby
Guk Jil
Lee
Thursby
Ashi SC
Joseph
Wiliam AD
Aunnah
Greer
Sears Toinerwt Fremy
Thich “Seuth
G Streera
Knox
Thiece
Fiten
Johanny Mirphy
Gmeral
Elalimore
Kate Cleary
Suan Beneral
St Stephen
Catholig
Hheiry Wednewta
Notenber i
San Thierment
Satudas
St Ulecberh Hospital
Henry T Patum O
Putersburg
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listing in Washington
A radiolist of funeral directors and embalming services in Washington details contact info and addresses. Notable names include William I Lee John & Wright Co Harvey's Sons Thos A Costello Frank Geier's Sons W R Speare and Geo Zurhorst with various chapels and livery connections.
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William I Lee
John & Wright CO
Harvey's Sons
Suertly
Cass
Pst
Sardo & CO
Stnsral
THOS
Sergeon
TOR
A. Costello
Ty Street
Frank Geier
Seventh ST NW
R Speare
F Street
N. W
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Georgetown cancels remaining games after memorial
The university announced the cancellation of the Thanksgiving game with the University of North Carolina and all remaining season games in memory of Christian. Georgetown Athletics chief Frank Carlin sent a telegram of sympathy to University of Virginia officials and notes the sudden bereavement led to the decision before faculty input. Reports describe police conduct and medical response at the George Town field, with doctors criticizing the handling and a coroner’s jury expected to review actions by officers and ambulance officials.
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North Carolla
Virginia
Georgetown Torscraits
Christian
Sesterday
Frank Carlin
Georgetown University Athletic Association
R Fave
University of Virgina Athletic Association
Georgetown Athlete Association
Carlin
Ting
Pour Express
Jun
Sylvester
Silvester
Schneider
Ottom
Schneier
Georgetawn
Virginia Georgetown football tragedy suspends games at once
The Washington Fest University of Virginia reports the fatal injury of Arcime Christian during the Georgetown Virginia game. President Alderman cancels all remaining football engagements as universities and athletic associations express sympathy. Funeral plans in Richmond will include university representatives and academic and athletic leaders. Lectures suspended during the funeral hour and a college mass meeting planned in Cabell Hall.
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University of Virginaa
Arcime Christian
Alderman
Hima
Chriptan
Father Himmel
Georgetown University
Himmel
Weason
University of North Carol
Gen B. Nichols
The
Virginia, Military Institute
Richmond
James M Page
RM Bird
R H Wilson
Charles W Kent
Stapleton Gooch
R Farme
General Athletic Association
Capt Yancey
A M Doble
Richard W Garrington
Dm W A Lambeth
Delta Fal Fraternnity
Woodberry Forest Club
Cabell Wall
University mourns as football player dies in game
In a solemn campus mood students show sorrow and sympathy for the stricken family. A memorial service at the university chapel honors Christian as faculty and clergy note the tragedy. Word spreads of players returning to campus and the plan to honor the deceased.
Virginia football star Archer Christian dies in Washington
The body of Archer Christian of the University of Virginia arrived in Richmond this evening with his parents and family, following injuries sustained in the Virginia Georgetown game. His funeral is set for Tuesday at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. The loss comes as unprecedented football fatalities are reported.
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Richmond
Archer Christian
University of Virginia
Washiigton
Georgetown University
Andarew H Christian
Georgetown
Georgetown Athletic Association
Washington
West Franklin Street
Amin
Call for Conservative Reform in College Football
A month of turmoil over rules and coaching has failed. The speaker urges conservative interests to seize control of the game to protect the lives and health of college athletes and restore stability to college football.
Tragic Injury Ends Young Player’s Ambition at Colgate Game
A 15 year old boy from Cazenovia Seminary named Pickering sustains a broken neck during a football match against Colgate at Harmmston NYC last Saturday. He lies in a hospital in serious condition and is not expected to live. The incident shocks the school community as Pickering, a non regular on the squad, had only just earned his chance to play.
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Cusable
Christan
Beig
Christa
Chui Hat
Lear
Andrew Christian
Howard Hume
Cinnatian
Hume
Christian
Virginia
Glaze Crook
Gr Hume
de Ume
Canstan
Mninman
Glaze Rack
WB. Carr
Young Vickerng
Cazenovia Seminary
Colgate
Harmmston Nyc
Attia Hospital
Pickering
Nat Worley
Thus City Tus Sister
Cazenows
Prot Strait
Pick
Tha
Sullvan
Sullivan
Gage
Ubca
Sod
Skinner
Dan Stuart Dies at Home in New York of Brights Disease
Noted sports figure Dan A Stuart died at his city home, 4 West End Avenue, after a two year illness from Brights disease and heart failure. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
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Dan Stuart
Washington Post
New York
Dan A Stuart
United States
West End Avenue
Brights
Kidney trouble and Bright's disease cited in old medical ad
An old medical advertisement discusses kidney trouble and Bright's disease, mentioning symptoms, treatments, and a product called Renal Compound. It notes the prevalence of kidney ailments, claims cures or relief, and provides a San Francisco contact in Fulton Co. with mailing details for purchase.
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Bright
Pulte
Fulton
Washington
Fulton Co
Firat St
San Francisco
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Mid Ward
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Ooyinen
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Leon
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Virginia Lasersite
Blackistone’s
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Navy Yard
Eighth Street
Georgetown Xame
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Glazebook
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Cieiment Requirer
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Charlottesville
Universty Chanel
Arthur EB Kinsolving
St Pauls Church
Loversty of
Virgina
Young Christian
Kinsolving
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Charrotteeville
Albert Lefevre
Wilharm
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J Merritt T Cook
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Yancey
Harrsonburg
Bowen
Geyer
Virginias
Athlete Association of the Unversity
North Carolina
Carolina
Charles Watkins
Chris Hang
Watking
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Chrishan
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West End Laundry
Pa. Ave
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Keeler Instituts
Capitol Street
Washington DC
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Berkeley
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People’s Drug Store
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