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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1905

Page

50

Carroll Institute Dominates Newark Five in Basketball Showdown

Carroll Institute thrilled home fans at Carroll Institute Hall in Baltimore, smothering the Newark five from Baltimore 67 to 1. Kerr led with thirteen field goals as Belvedere era plans surfaced to form a Capital City Eight League with teams including Corcoran Cadets and Columbia Athletic Club.

Belvidere Baltimore Carroll Institute Carrell Institute Hall Newark Howell Sarrecum Mty Hollander Barker Fiela Kerr Paid Anditiet Ockerit Cumberland Young Men Faid Newarks Freeburger Carroll Institutes Iiaemer Boundariee Capital City Corcoran Cadets Ordway Rules Washington Light Infantry Columbia Athletic Club Hearse Hifles Company FL Second Battalion Gar Joh Institute Belvedere Balramoor Carrell Institute Carrolls Columbia University Five Nawarks Taraemer Fad Cullen Becker Howe Senter Marghall Kerr Sehnerhaltz Barker Hollander Lawrence Cramer Fard Ockert Halvea

St Johns Manlius Students Ban Football Matches

St Johns Military School at Manlius will drop football after the season amid concerns over professionalism roughness and demoralizing influences. Resolutions urge playing only among themselves on school grounds and seek support from Roosevelt and other leaders to curb rough conduct in the sport.

St. John’s Syracuse St Johns Military School Manlius St John’s Et Manlius College Tuna Wendorse Hoosevelt Wallin Vwerbeck Roosevelt Wuui

Englishmen Beat Penn 19 0 at Franklin Field

The Pilgrims led by Sir Charles Kirk Patrick defeated the University of Pennsylvania eleven 19 to 0 on Franklin Field Philadelphia October 24. The English Association team showed clever ball handling and dominated play throughout the game marking the Pilgrims final appearance eve.

Pennsylvania Franklin Field Philadelphia Pilgrims Charles Kirk Patrick University of Pennsylvania

Hart Accepts Unlimited Round Match Offer With Kauffman

Louisville October 24 Marvin Hart champion heavyweight accepts Colma Club San Francisco offer for a match with Al Kauffman. The bout to be unlimited rounds or a 15000 purse, contingent on Kauffman defeating O'Brien Friday in San Francisco.

Hart O’brien Louisville Marvin Hart Colma Club San Francisco al Kauffman Billy Roche Kauffman Jack O’brien

Plan to Beat Bookmakers at Jamaica Track

New York Oct 24 After pursuit by detectives T J Moore Albany man arrested in the betting ring at Jamaica track for collecting bets from book makers on forged badges He reportedly netted over 1000 recently and aimed to collect 240 on Leonora W winner of the third race when stopped He had a printing outfit and blank badges to forge numbers, plan to press claims as races ended Moore jailed in Long Island City on larceny charges.

New York T. ©. Moore State Street Albany Jamaica Track Leonora W Moore Long Island City

National takes two Ouray loses by a slump bowling match

The Royal Arcanum Bowling League opened with three games between Ouray and National at Sparrow's alley. National won the first game, Ouray claimed the second, but National clinched the series by taking the third. Also notes on local boxing bouts in November and a rising challenger to Baddie Crowley.

Royal Arcanum Bowling League Ouray Sparrow's Bowling Alley Ourays Navy Post Office Department Bischar Columbia Washington Railway Relief Association Northeastern Spillers Wenzel National Council Billings Mitehall Langley Seitz Baum Ouray Council Voigt Derseb Olver Navy Tara Talbert Krieger Aliler Iad Q*donnell Urlet Jenkins Wenzell

Chesapeake and Ohio Elects Directors

Richmond Va Oct 4 The annual meeting of Chesapeake and Ohio railway stockholders was held today. Directors elected for the ensuing year are Decatur Axtell Chauncey M Depew John P Green William H Newman Samuel Rea George W Stevens J B Thayer J Hamilton McK Towmbly and Henry T Wickham. No other business of importance was transacted. The directors did not meet today but will be called together shortly.

Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Decatur Axtell Chauncey M Depew John P. Green Wiliam H. Newman Samuel Rea George W. Stevens J. B. Thayer J. Hamilton McK. Towmbly Henry T. Wickham

Heart Cure Claims to Strengthen the Heart

A misspelled ad describes a Heart Cure that allegedly strengthens the heart to overcome dizziness palpitations shortness of breath and fainting. It promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help and urges readers to trust the remedy despite unclear medical backing.

Von Otter Eart

Yale Looks the Best of Big Four in Fast Season

Yale leads the Big Four in scoring with 114 points in five games and has not allowed a score by opponents, while Princeton, Harvard, and Pennsylvania face tougher schedules. Harvard struggled against West Point, Princeton labored against Lafayette, and Yale’s defense stymies offenses as trainer Robinson recovers, with Yale preparing for pivotal intercollegiate games.

Yale Princeton Harvard Pennsylvania New Haven Lehigh Lafayette Gettysburg Swarthmore Brown Springfield Williams Bowdein University Bates West Point Wesleyan Syracuse Holy Croup Penn State Sacacsesse Villa Nova van Wash and Jefferson Georgetown Bucknell Getiyarburg Franklin and Marahail North Carolina Areious Seuss Tigers Flyers Jim Robinson South

Warrant for an Elephant in Missouri Circus Theft

A warrant was sworn for the circus manager and for Tip the elephant for stealing an $800 diamond set gold watch from Mrs. Kila Goltz of Portsmouth Ohio and destroying a Parisian bonnet. Goltz, visiting in Poplar Bluff, watched Tip grab the watch from his trunk and then hide her bonnet. An $3,000 damages suit was filed after the manager refused to cover the loss and bonnet.

Poplar Bluffs Tip Kila Goltz Portsmouth Ohio

Hunting at Chevy Chase Opens Season This Autumn

Chevy Chase Hunt Club prepares for a traditional fox hunting season starting around Thanksgiving and running to April. A fast pack of mixed English and American fox hounds will be used on drags and hunts, with Pete Curran directing drags and Gist Blair supporting as deputy master. The old guard of the hunting field and a new fox hound consignment from Warrenton arrive as plans proceed under master H L Johnson.

Chevy Chaze Pete” Curran Gist Blair Hounda J. Ford Thompson, Jr. KR. L Frederick Huidekoper Chester Kerr Hugh Alec Legare Billy’ Marrew Pr. Snyder John Larcombe, Jr Prentiss Knut Phil Hichborne Warrenton James Maddux Chevy Chase Hunt Club H. L Johnson

Taylor Succeeds Powers In Eastern League Presidency

Special to The Washington Post. A meeting of Magnates of the Eastern League elected Henry L. Taylor to succeed Patrick T. Powers as league president. Taylor, formerly with Louisville and Baltimore, is a Cornell law graduate and Buffalo resident. No hard feelings, despite speculation. The board for the coming season includes J Chapin, Griffiths, Burnham, and Kreitner. Providence awarded the championship pennant, and the annual meeting will move to the fourth Tuesday in October.

Washington Post New York Hotel Imperial Thirty-second Street Broadway Patrick T. Powers Jersey City N. J Powers Henry L. Taylor Buffalo Chuir Taylor Louisville Club American Association Baltimores Edward Hanlon Buffalo Cornell Law School John Kreitner Montreal Edward McCaffrey Toronto JT. Chapin Rochester Moses M. Frank Baltimore Foloning Cof. Chapin Griffiths Wiliam Burnham Newark J. Kreitner C. Griffiths Providence

Sheedy Links Poker Loot to Death in Royal Flush Case

Pat Sheedy of the New York World says Col. William Simms died from extreme emotion after a royal flush win. He cites gambling stress as a heart stimulant and notes a loss never kills, but a big win can. Other similar cases are mentioned.

New York Pat Sheedy Col Wiliam Simms Huntington Wo Va Mr Sheedy Col. Simms Adil

Negotiations Over Newfoundland Joining Canada Progress

London reports in the Morning Post that negotiations toward the union of Newfoundland with the Dominion of Canada are under way with some hopeful signs of success. The prospect of a broader political union is being considered amid discussions in Ottawa and St Johns.

Canada Newfoundland Washington Post London Morning Post

Prince Louis of Battenberg Visit Entourage Planned

Plans for Prince Louis of Battenberg to visit Annapolis Washington and New York are outlined with Navy and State Department roles. Rear Admiral Evans leads the ships at Annapolis. Secretary Loeb and Sir Mortimer Durand to handle receptions. Officials deny any speed tests or races between fleets.

Prince Louis of Battenberg Annapolis Ara Roosevelt Navy Department Washington State Department White House Loeb F. E. C. Ryan S Navy Chapin Bureau of Navigation Maj. McCawley Marine Corps Navy Admirel Evans Ryan Robert Bacon Capitol State Capt. Ryan Admiral Evans Mortimer Durand Evans Fort Monroe Severn Prince Louis New York America Prince Henry Prussia Tris Vesels Prince

Wood to command Philippines in Corbin's absence

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood has arrived in Manila and will assume command of the military department of the Philippines during Maj. Gen. Corbin's absence. The Philippine Commission discusses the agricultural bank bill proposing a capital of five million dollars in gold.

Philippines Gen. Corbin Manila Leonard Wood Department of the Philippines Philippine Commission

Army Orders Move Officers and Surgeons Between Posts

Capt Lawrence B. Simonds extends one month of absence. Second Lieut William Wood of Coast Artillery reassigned to unassigned Major. reports to artillery district of the Columbia. Lt Homer B. Grant reassigned to unassigned Hat. reports to artillery district of Boston. Contract Surgeon Clarence A. Warwick moves from Philippines division to Fort Motz New Jersey, relieving Sparrenberger who goes to Fort Washakie Wyoming. Maj Mason M. Patrick from West Point to Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Official business.

Lawrence B. Simonds William

Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Report

Orders to naval officers detail detachments to Pepreburg Russia and the United States Geological Survey with multiple officers assigned and awaiting movement. Movements of vessels include arrivals at Norfolk Yorktown and Hongkong and several departures to Boston Piney Beach and Newport News. The Dixie is out of commission and a court martial case against Commander Young proceeds at Mare Island. Chinaman Sam Wah Kee deported for illegal entry amid alleged Chingmen smuggling system.

N. A. Mollully Pepreburg Russia Naval Intelligence Milla Building Washington D.C T. M. Dick United States Geological Survey J. Louis J. W. Morse Navy Yard Cavite J. R. Sanford New York N. Y Naval Mintion Devite San Francisco Choctaw Mayfower Sylph Norfolk Porter Milwaukee Wis Sam Wah Kee Applsten Ilegally United States Court Commission Bloodgood United States Fatter Field Hee

Taft: Japanese outlook unchanged after war with Russia

Secretary of War Taft, returning from the Orient, says Japan remains Western-influenced in beliefs and civilization. He foresees a postwar high price era and eventual mood similar to the U S Civil War after prosperity, with continued peace in Asia and cautious views on treaties and Chinese exclusion.

New York Russia Taft Orient Churchman Japan United States Philippines America Canton Amoy

Southern naval aid to Roosevelt is Key son of Tennessean figure

Lieut Commander Albert Key U S N has been named naval aid on President Roosevelt's staff. A Southern man, he is the son of former Senator and Postmaster General David M Key of Tennessee. Key returns from 42 months at sea in Asiatic waters and has Washington ties from prior postings and marriage to a Washington girl. He previously served on the personnel board with Roosevelt then Assistant Secretary of the Navy and once directed twelve and thirteen inch gun construction at the navy yard. His wife is the daughter of Col John Condit Smith of Washington.

Albert Key Roosevelt David M ‘Key United States Tennessee Hayes Asiatic New Orleans Wisconsin Commander Key Washington Naval Academy Navy Navy Yard Key Col John Condit Smith

Ready for Builders' Trial Rhode Island Enters Tests

New battleship Rhode Island sails through builder’s trials starting in Quincy Massachusetts with preparations to depart at high tide for tests off Provincetown and Rockland Maine. The vessel will then go to Boston Navy Yard for the official government trial expected late October 32.

Rhode Island Quincy Mass Ware River Shipbuilding Company Provincetown Rockland Boston Navy Yard

Gen Jonathan A Hill Dead at Hero of Civil War

Towanda Pa Oct 4 Gen Jonathan A Hill longtime tanning and steather industry figure died at his home He served as colonel of the Eleventh Maine in the Civil War and lost his right arm at Deep Bottom He was brevetted major general and later president of the military commission at Richmond Philadelphia Oct 4 Dr J Howard Taylor a nerve disease specialist died at his home aged eighty He was brother of Bayard Taylor the poet and traveler.

Richmond Towanda Jonathan A Hill Pennsylvania Eleventh Maine Deep Bottom Hill Philadelphia J Howard Taylor Bighome Fie Bayard Taylor

Golden Curls Lead To Arson In Neighbor Feud

Chicago reports a woman Annie Thompson and her five children made five arson attempts on neighbor J. F. Thompson's home over two hours last night driven by jealousy sparked by a neighbor's golden curls. Isabella Thompson, ten, allegedly joined the efforts but was stopped. The family was arrested after the final blaze and engine and police arrivals caused a neighborhood uproar. Separate notice says the Second Squadron First Cavalry left Fort Clark on the 21st for Fort Sam Houston for saplon.

Chicago Beacause Annie Thompson Homs J. F. Thompson Thompson First Cavalry Fort Clark Tex Fort Sam Houston Saplon

Japan's Open Door Policy and Trade With America

A period piece arguing Japan has no motive to close doors to foreign nations in China. It stresses Japan’s debt after war with Russia, predicts robust industrial growth, and urges fair, square competition with the United States. It highlights U.S. and Japan trade, sees the open door as beneficial, and calls for collaboration in Asia on mutually profitable terms.

China Japan Russia America United States England Great Britain Pacific

Gas From Paste When Used as Food Is Bound to Make Trouble

A reader from Trenton recounts stomach gas and digestive distress from cereal breakfasts. He found relief after trying Grape-Nuts, gaining nine pounds in a week and praising it as a regular in the household, with a note about a sample from Postum Co. and a marketing line about a small book in each package.

Trenton N. J Poetum Co Battle Creek Milch Wellville

Dining room opens at The Association House

The Dining room of our New Association House welcomes Members and accompanying friends of both sexes. Decor features Pompeiian red olive green and buff with Flemish oak and Mission furniture. Meals priced for Members at 5 dollars weekly for regular board breakfasts 25 luncheon 25 dinner 35 cents. Hours: breakfast 7 to 9 luncheon 11 30 to 1 30 dinner 5 30 to 7 30 Sunday dinner 12 30 to 2 Elevators to sixth floor. The Young Men's Christian Association.

Association House

Policies of the three great Pacific powers rise in the Orient

A historical outlook urges cooperation among Japan the United States and Great Britain to exploit eastern opportunities. The author notes the East as the center of future world events and honors diplomat Matthew Colbraith Berry and U S minister John A Bingham who served in Japan from 1873 to 1885.

Japan United States Orient East M Htok Matthew Colbraith Berry John A. Bingham

Stokes Buys Waite Island for Summer Home Near Wallack

James G. P. Stokes son of Anson Phelps Stokes buys Waite Island in Westcott Cove Stamford Connecticut and plans a modest summer cottage for himself and Rose Harriet Pastor. The four acre island lies 250 feet south of Lester Wallack’s former summer home Brick House can be reached by a 15 to 20 minute power boat ride. From the island a view of Callenders Point and its family residence is visible.

James G. P. Stokes Washington Post Stamford Conn Anson Phelps Stokes Waite Island Rose Harriet Westcott Cove Lester Wallack Brick House Mr. Stokes Callenders Point

EXPECT TEXTILE STRIKER

Fall River textile workers plan to vote tonight on a possible general strike after the Textile Council refused a direct wage increase of about 14 percent. Special union meetings are set for tomorrow to decide on leaving the mill, with officers predicting a strike if talks fail.

Fall River Mill Fal River Mags Fall River

County-seat War Ended by Supreme Court Decision

Pierre October 24 Walworth County’s county seat designated as Bangor by the State Supreme Court ending a long county seat war that ignited an open rupture between Selby and Bangor over the location of the county courthouse.

Pierre, & D State Supreme Court Walworth County Bangor Selby

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