Fragmented notes from early 20th century sports and military news
The passage outlines scattered sports results and personnel moves including boxers and midwestern boxers named Pokorney and Sherman with heats in Cleveland and Putahes Mhitimaticon. It notes a National Commission order about a New York Nonmeal League club and a reshaped Columbia football schedule with five home games at Southfield plus one away game. It ends with the death of Buck May at Camp Johnston Jacksonville Florida amid World War I era enlistment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission
New York
Kansas City
Middletown
Porter
Columbia University
Southfield
FF. J. Duffy
Navy
BU French
Army
Qelober
Merritt
Annie
Union
Stevens
New York University
War Cloud Wins New Rochelle Handicap at Empire City
War Cloud and jockey Loftus staged a dramatic rally to win the New Rochelle Handicap at Empire City race track in New York. Lady Gertrude led early with Kashmir and Matinee Idol close behind as Recount stayed in the hunt. War Cloud edged ahead by a nose at the finish in a chaotic stretch drive, while Snapdragon II captured the second race. Other results noted include Koh-I-Noor’s win in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Rochelle
War Cloud
Empire City
Loftus
Lady Gertrude
Kashmir
Recount
Snap Dragon II
Robinson
Simplex
Columbine
Peter
Madam Byng
Ensor
War Zone
McAfee
Lackawanna
Bright Lights
Tipples
Sky Man
Asterisk
Syrdayra
Fustian
Fusor
McAtee
Garbage
Postmaster
Alvord
Adele
Me‘Atee
Our Nephew
Mae Muray
Jock Mount
Broom Peddler
Rose Finn
Appleton
Wiske
Liberty Star
Margaret Allen
Driffield
Meyeral
Hasor
Stillette
Walls
Lady Mary
Fime
Chateau Briand
Precious Jewel
Sayona
Courcelles
Rogegine
Cawise Child
Nella Yorke
Wilfreda
O Leary illness postpones espionage trial in Tombs
Jeremiah A. O Leary Irish publicist fell ill with bronchitis in Tombs prison so the espionage act trial, begun yesterday, is postponed. War Department reports 637 wounded and sick veterans landed in the United States in the week ending October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Tombs
United States
War Department
Sport Week Plans Take Shape At Polo Grounds
New York on October 22 reports wartime sport drives for funds. Three football games will be held at the Polo grounds on November 9 16 and 23 to raise money. John D Rockefeller Jr donated 1200 medals for golf competitions November 16 bearing Gen Foch likeness. Bethlehem Steel president W G Grace will cover travel for a Bethlehem soccer tour and visiting Belgian players. Willis Hoppe plans to choose his own opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William W. Roper
General Sports Committee
Polo Grounds
Cornelius Sullivan
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Gen. Foch
Willis Hoppe
W. G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem
Willard urged to join national boxing war drive
New York reports heavyweight champion Jess Willard being telegraphed at his Lawrence Kansas home to volunteer for the United War Work Campaign. The appeal asks boxers and promoters nationwide to aid in a $170 million drive to support welfare groups serving American forces, with no opponent named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jess Willard
Telegraph
Willard
Lawrence
Kans
Boxing Committee
United War Work Campaign
United States
America
Navy diribl e U 17 circles Washington on Akron to Rockaway cruise
The U 17 navy twin motor dirigible circled over Washington at low altitude during a morning lap on a cruise from Akron to Rockaway NW. It landed at Bolling Field for fuel then continued, with on board attendees including Mrs. B J Smith and Lieut A D Preston. A Curtiss craft piloted by Lieut Mackie crashed into Harriet Greenly’s home in Anacostia, demolishing the house and causing chimney and wall damage. Mackie escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Akron
Ohio
Rockaway
Navy
Bolling Field
Anacostia
B. J. Smith
A. D. Preston
T. Hood
W. L. Hamlin
M. Roulette
D. Loyal
Mackie
Harriet Greenly
Howard Road
Anacosta
Chilean Tram Company Fires German Workers
In Santiago on October 22 the electric tramways company annulled its contract with German employees and will now employ only Chileans and nationals from allied countries, directing a shift in labor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Electric Tramways Company
Round-Up: War era reforms reshape college athletics
Reform dominates the postwar outlook as colleges embrace a new athletic model. War driven economy ends extravagant prewar practices and expands coast to coast to benefit all students. Golf and other sports gain military support with training camps adding facilities and equipment.
Great Sport Fest Atend Of The War
New York reports a planned interallied athletic festival for soldiers and sailors after peace. The program, modeled on Olympic lines, envisions Paris as the final site with mass games, championships, and demonstrations to boost welfare work during demobilization. The Y M C A abroad leads the plan, seeking Gen Pershing and allied commanders’ sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
United War
Lieut Drossner Known Here After Foreign Legion Service
Lieut Charles Jean Drossner once with the French Foreign Legion and holder of the Croix de Guerre was arrested in Chicago on charges of cashing two bad checks and leaving an unpaid hotel bill. A recent Washington visitor, he spoke at Keith's Theater during the liberty loan drive, claimed many medals from France, and said he spoke fourteen languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jean Drossner
French Foreign Legion
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Lieut
Dressner
Keith
Povernment
Foreign Legion
Frederic O'Brien
Trossner
O’brien
William J. O'Brien
Baltimors
Drossner
Frederic O’brien
San Francisco
Hongkong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Pekin
Flo
Ira Patehin
Franklin Matthews
Martin Egan
Tara
Raincoat fraud leads to prison terms for two men
New York, Oct. 22. Telix Gouled, contract promoter, sentenced to seven years for conspiring to defraud the government in army raincoat contracts. Capt. Aubrey Vaughan, ex-chief of supply, given two years for aiding the scheme. Jury acquits David I. Podell. Bail set at 25 000 pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telix Gouted
Aubrey Vaughan
Quartermaster’s Department
Gouled
Vaughan
David I. Podell
Baltimore Markets Report Prices for Poultry and Grains
Baltimore markets list live poultry prices by breed and weight, including white leghorns and ducks, plus oats and wheat quotes. Grain prices show No 1 red winter wheat and corn futures with per bushel ranges, reflecting regional demand across Maryland and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Western
Branty
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
West Virginia
North Carolina
New York Produce Market Report Oct 22 Butter Eggs and Cheese Prices
New York receipts rise with butter barely steady at creamery levels and eggs steady with large variances across extras firsts and browns. Cheese remains steady with Pennsylvania and nearby dairy regions cited. sugar and coffee quotes noted amid mixed market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Middle West
Santon
Lin
Americans Killed and Wounded On French Front Report
Names of American service members appear in casualty lists from France and Canada. Hundreds are listed with actions including killed in action, died of wounds, missing, and wounded in varying degrees. Also includes several hospital returns and transfers to duty amid ongoing war reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman
Horace B
Haverford
Hanover, Roy
English, Inc
Cierierzyk
Jacob
Crandon
Wis
Hunter
Robert T
Wilson
Ark
Tidd
Charles
Oldtown
Maine
Weaver
Louis O
Marlette
Mich
Weeaner
Clifford K
Jackson
Conners
William M
Scranton
Frazer
Alvin
Murphysboro
Grierson
Albert T
St. Louis
Peterson, Jarl
Briggsville
Mack
Clarence B
Altoona
Derres Ae
Botam
Mike
Spokane
Wash
Brasloff
Nathan_D
San Antonio
Tex Downey
Arch
J.atrobe
Kuhn
William J
Chicago
Swift
Irwin M
Reed, Ky
Ulrich
Edward
Welty
Puryear
Grover C
Gravette
Schenk
Donald J
Bluhm
Otto
Cleveland
Justesen
Walter
Bridgeport
Conn
Rodrigue
Firmin
St. Patrick
Roseland
Thorwald J. Goodwin
S. Dak
Ottawa
Hanson
Helmer
Idaho
H. Main
Blackkfoot
W. Johnson
Philadelphia
B. W. Balden
Yelm
Wash H. Riddehaugh
Fremont
A. Vercelotti
Joliet
H. Dennis
Ohio
Fonre
Midland
Squires
Glenrock
N. J
J. Spellman
M Solomon
Marston
Shillings
Brammer
Minn
A. Dale
Kylertown
R Keene
Pittsburgh
Day W. Lampman
Minneapoli Minn
A__ Taylor
Munere
Ind
Manistee
W. Turner
Thiel I. Jackson
Butter Junction
Carpenter
Toledo
Johnston
Willoughby
Span
Aly Reed
Rson
Paul
Paul, Robinson, Akron, Oli; Bo N. Daney, Detroit, Mich
Lutte
Equity court actions and criminal calendar DC Supreme Court
District of Columbia equity division orders receivers in several matters including Collins v Howard and Hartia v Davis with bond set at 1500. Criminal division lists United States cases with pleas of not guilty and one penitentiary sentence. probate division notes multiple estates with wills probated, letters of administration granted, and bonds posted. Also case Nos. 61758 to 61765 list damages claims involving Washington Railway and related entities. Arraignments set for today at 10 a.m. Probate docket covers estates of Shuman Graves Bruns and others with various beneficiaries and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Siddons
United States
Jon C. Frey
J. A. O'Shee
Frederick O. Rinker
Frank Frazzano
Josephine Smith
Grand Jareegy
HT. L Tagnes
Roland Clifton
Alphonzo Wilson
Jamey A. O'Shea
Thomas J. Gantry
Grand Taverny
James A. O'Shea
United Staten
Red Brows
Eugene J. Johnson
Antinametician
Kam Regenboom
Fred Greer
Grand Larceny
Edward Minor
Assauit
Daniel Young
Grand Larcens
Mr. Justice Bailey
Anna S. Shuman
Petitias
McGille
George J. Graves
H. Morrisg McCaffrey
Bled
Grove Albert BL Greene
AL I. Leet
U.S. Hil
Michele Pedition
ta _ Patterson
Christopher L. Bruns
Frederick A. Henning
Chatman Caaly
Frederick A. Fenning
F. A. Feanlegantea
Kelley
Athert B. Greene
Robert S., Scott
Mberty Dots
Viola W
American Security
Torney
A. L
James
Malcolm
Ida V. Malcolm
Tucker
Savages
G.mcallister
West
Henry Alschwee
Winrar Alschwee
Ahi
Fell
Chaddens Hean
Alitor
M, PF
Mangan
Alberta Sachse
Will Gilet
Preston Shealey
T. Shaw
Lesle M. Shaw
Bond
L. Mo Shaw
Puritane
Jon Med
Ter
Whl
Mentary
Real Estate Transfers Across Washington DC Areas Net Several Parcels
PUBLIC RECORDS show numerous property transfers across Washington DC including Thaddeus G Crapster and Lourie P Crapster to Aline P Cox for lot 9 square 3508, and Bright et al to Clarence H Gifford for lots 13 14 and Lh square 1864, among many others. Transfers cover First Street Northwest to Maryland Avenue Southwest and multiple squares including 417 310 Ma yland Avenue Southwest and 12th Street Northwest with prices listed at 10 dollars for most lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Avenue
Thaddeus G. Crapster
Lourie P. Crapster
Aline P. Cox
Square
Chevy Chasharles FE
Bright Et al
Clarence H. Gifford
Lh. Square
Eleventh Street
Mary 1. Hutton
Rose Bloudhvin
Ura
Ananda Walter Mec
Stowart
Aquare
Marllanid Avendt
Tilwest Espey
John
Schofield
Janes
Mary A. Wadnams
W. Grant
James Flaherty
Twelfth Street
Margaret J. Osman
Annie McPhee
Suventit Street
Charles Wo Claggett
Lizbeth
Whau
DAIS
Fifth Street
Muel WooTarker, Jr
John W. Higdon
First Strelu
Seary Tepes
Joh C. Sthateld
Huth BL Bardette
First Street
Ruth E Bardette
Ruth E Bardette Te Eeebard W. MyMalen
Ugu
Madison
Fetwenn Furst
Capital Streets
Neatheast - Myneey Trust Company
Ralph Devs
Warno Ness
Stqvet
Virgil T. Poole
Florence
Worth Thott Balding Company
Cennie
Massachusetts Avenue
Maury
Adams
Cufford
Lemuird
Fipoww
MIT
Aller
Henny
Henry C. King Aldey
Boand Strets
Eima Anihum
Anus
M.kura
Andrew Murray
Snare
Mute Wesc
Sidney D. Fashop
Executiva
Berkeley
Paluma JT
Waller
Viola
William H
Baltimore
Meylvania
Clair Eo Danm
William A. McClnre
Tennessee Avenue
Madelin J
Burnham
Handle
Kenyon Street
Harry BE. Claflin
Parta Wis
T Sud
Foxale Road
Emily Smoot
John Jy
Wilbur J. Carmichael
Pluarant Plains
Ty Mildred M
John Stace C. Green
Ens- Watts
Deeds of Trust and Reservations for Various Lots and Trustees
A compendium of deeds of trust detailing reservations and parcels across multiple squares and lots. Names include James Flaherty Joshua W. Carr Arthur G. Bishop John C. Schofield Herman W. Van Senden Ralph P. Willian John G. Slater Clarence WL Giffard Union Trust Company Charles E. Wright Vincent Castelli Antonio Caatelli Marie Ford Mackall Washington Six Per Cent Building Association Algernon Gardiner W Gilbert Tent Margaret J. Oeman Walter D. Wier Nettie A Emmerich Douglass Mackall and others with various sums 2500 to 14000 and terms from 1 to 70 months at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flaherty
Joshua W. Carr
Arthur G. Bishop
Henry
Espey
John C. Schofield
Wi Clark Riddle
Herman W. van Senden
Ralph P Willian
John G. Slater
Square
Clarence WL. Giffard
Vera
Union ‘Trust Company
Charles E. Wright
Antonio Caatelli
Marie
Charles G. Allen
Richard A. Ford
Recre
Vincent Castelli
Pemiannually
Pate
Annie McPhee
George
Amt
Trouglass &, Mackall
Washington
Walter D. Wier
Nettie A
George M. Emmerich
Douglass Mackall
Marna Adame
Repeated Loan Security Entries And Trust Assignments
A dense listing of periodic secured loans and trust assignments from multiple named parties. Entries show owners like Arthur Carr, Marvin A Contie, Florence G Prickett, and William T. Gaysher securing sums from institutions such as Guaranty Trust Company and Perpetual Building Association. Monthly or yearly payments, interest rates around 4 to 6 percent, and varied terms accompany each lot or property, often detailing lot numbers, locations, and involved trustees.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whipcord
Melton
Army Serge
Sidney West, Inc
Stein-Bloch Clothes
Fess
N. Hess’ Sons
Pa. Ave
Etwo
London
Tote Taihes
Itist Hat Nore
Memphis
Twintuie
Aval
Fiche Mitehell
Milwaukee
Cep
Pepitese
Sotet
Che Beer Ok
Treoxttya
Eerie
Heiman
Tift
Hstoof Combalares
Verce Pokorney
Joe Sherman
Cale Hielanes
Jake Shiffer
Puthades
Meddle
Columbia
Norfolk
Buck
Universitty of
PENN
University of Pennsylvania
FL. W. Roper
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
War Fund Committee
Roper
France
Eddie Greene
Quaker College
McNichol
Braun
Withington
Greene
Latonia
Cincinnnati
Salonia
John Hachmeister
Kentucky State Board of Health
Hachmeister
O'Leary
Boxers
Navy Dirigible
Baker
Swalleeu
Commission On Training
Training Camp Commission
Capt
Isak, Julian
Minneapolis, Minn
Gammons
William T
West Philadelphia
Pincus, Jacob
Brooklyn, N. Y
Day
the Daily Legal Record
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Justice Bailey
Collins
Howard
Plaintiff
Attorn J. AW
Tiebutter
Matan & Smith
Hlartia Va. Davis
Martin J. McNamara
Tincent J. Tuomey
J. W. Baker
M. J. McNawara
Toomey & Tooumey
Matthews
Mary
Wallis
Washington- Virginia Railway Company
Daimages
Plalntif
LB. Philips
Alfred BR. Carter
Washington and
Old Dominion Railway
Hvidekoper & Lesh
Carrie M. Heeven
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Dammges
Flaint
P. J. Hyun
Lucy G. Baker Ya
Potomac Electric Power Company
Plaintif
L. J. Mather
Paul Swope Ve. W. S. Hardesty
Leonard J. Mathe
Shuare
United States Army
Society Brand
Naval Aviation
the Hecht Co. Clothes Shop
Ae Cdwina
Florence G. Prickett
Efovir Irvin
Wallen J. Lambert
Gevorge
VV. Traser
Guaranty Trust Company
Barry G
Nrammont
Walter Mapp
Truster
Wecura
Thomas Gardner
William T. Gaysher
William
Flather
Allan Fo
Wilker
Eark
Srodannualle Hington Helghuts
Henry C Dinger
Gertride
Touan
Campane
Georgia
Ji Richard W. McMahon
Ralph Po Williams Dette
Dare Lo Cliftert
Mo Leonard
Thomas Perkins
Katherine Foiran
George Ho
Lauking
George Ro
Wathup
Carwichacer
Plorenen
Helen
J. Morgan
BE Boyears
Wolaam
Iner Coe Mannie
Ates Geet
Cigir Pr Bao
Nenthis Parmenta
Gopel
Leng Hanes
Riguald
Eugene Ho
Thomas
Justice & Tote
Nat
Merry J. Rust
Jeti
Mo Bowie
Elizabeth
Plant
Fienry
Griffth
John Ko Laskey
George Geetsson
Edward A Newman
Francia Dabler
Ox. Matel S
George Jden
T. Howard Duckett
Werure SM. J. Miller
Huilding Asse
William Lo Watts
Arm
A. EL Vergmann
Rge
M. Fanmerich
Metropoling Association
Francis Dabter
Mabel Sto
Arthur Carr
Marvin A Contie
Agerton
Sou
L. L. Perkins
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Southern Ride
Horn
Seventh St
Reed
17Th St
Walt ‘Senin
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