Purse Boost Plan Sparks Boxing Feud in Frisco
Plans to raise a huge purse trigger a scramble among Sid Hester Jim Crofroth and Jack Glea son with Hugh McIntosh and a Savannah syndicate among buyers. The Washington Post reports looming bids of thousands as promoters clash over a San Francisco bout, aiming to lure top fighters and secure an unprecedented payout. Palace amphitheater near the city is discussed to accommodate a massive crowd.
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Courts Rule on Baseball Player Sale Dispute
The New York Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling awarding the Hudson baseball club $1,000 in costs from the Greater New York Baseball Association after a sale of pitcher Joseph Garrity to the New York Yankees was disputed. The case centers on whether a contract bound Garrity to the Yankees or if managers could trial players post purchase and release them if they failed to make the team.
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Condition Is Unchanged in Naval Academy Quarterback
Special to The Washington Post reports Annapolis October retrospective on Earl D. Wilson, Naval Academy quarterback, severely injured in a recent game against Villanova. He remains at Naval Hospital in a nearly identical condition, with complete paralysis from the neck down and no vocal or digestive impairment, while vital signs stay near normal and lung congestion improves. Surgeons offer little hope for recovery. family and coaches weigh options amid ongoing financial and medical developments.
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Blake School Challenge Seeks Heavier Opponents
The Blake Schul football team seeks games against teams averaging 110 pounds. Address William Deutermann 818 North capitol street. Sam Crawford signs for two years. Detroit Mid Oct 26. Outfielder Sam Crawford today signed a two year contract with the Detroit American League baseball club.
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Cubs Owner Faces Sanction Over Cole Transfer Dispute
Bay City claimed legal title to pitcher Cole before his sale to Chicago, with Murphy’s club ordered to pay 1000 to Bay City as the National Commission concludes Bay City held the title at the time of sale. The dispute involved previous payments and commission notes, while season-length debates and a separate boxing bout between Monte Attell and Jammy Carroll are mentioned.
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Georgetown and rival elevens drill for big season test
Report describes Georgetown varsity practice with Newman in charge of one unit and Strirl directing the other. New assistant coach Tom Smith eyed, while drills cover punts, formations, and tackling as Georgetown and prep teams prepare for interscholastic contest and upcoming games at American League park and nearby fields.
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Pittaburg Exhibitera Barred at Duquesne Garden
A warrant was issued for Col JW Ritchie after he arranged a purer food show at Duquesne Garden Washington DC. He allegedly collected money under false pretenses and vanished before exhibitors could unload. Several firms claim losses totaling thousands of dollars.
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Jacksonville Players Lose to Tigers in Cuba Trip
Jacksonville players wintering in Florida en route to Cuba lost to the Detroit Tigers by a close margin. Highlight was McMillan’s bat control, sparking several rallies as the Tigers seized momentum late in the game. The box score notes Beckenfort and Leveille contributed, while umpire Se the Times of Time-T hour.
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Cure for epilepsy and nervous disorders promoted by Dr Miles' Nervine
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Nervine as a cure for epilepsy and nervous diseases including St Vitus' Dance. It cites testimonials from D B Baker in Cleveland Ohio and NESC Bennet in Alma Michigan claiming full or strong improvement after months of use and notes a money back guarantee through pharmacists.
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Harness racing matinee at Forrestville Md promises suspense
GOOD BROAT IS PROMISED. The harness track in Forrestville Md hosts a free-for-all trot or pace with Coury Jake Linkwood May Red Rock Carriella and Trixie Country Jake among entrants. Frederick set trotting record 21-4 last week. pacing mark 2114 by Trixi. A colt race by Thera, and races featuring Race Songbury Red Belt Country Key and Knight match conclude the program.
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Ham Debate Sizzles Over Smoke and Jefferson Ham
Washington society figures and Alexandria residents clash in a lively ham debate. Mrs Berger Moran Col Joan Fl iJoyce and Gay Joe Blackburn back Missouri ham cured by Hickory smoke, while Mrs Clark and Dr Lennox defend Irish and Virginia pork origins. The discussion traces Jeffersonian simmering, State pride, and regional ham prestige across lively quotes.
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Will of Carline Phelps Stokes Slater Bequests to Charities
The will leaves more than 1 million to charitable institutions and a residue estimated at 40000 to 50060 million for housing, education of indigenous peoples, and white student aid. It directs funds to industrial schools like North Alden and the Peek Industrial School, Asheville. Stokes also bequeaths property shares to sisters and siblings and minor heirs.
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Wu Disowns Spook Spirit of Dr Wu's Mother
Milwaukee Oct 26. Dr Wu Ting writes that a Chinese minister who claimed his departed mother spoke Chinese at a Washington seance has provided no basis for belief. He notes Prof Arym spent 36 years investigating spiritualism and found nothing conclusive. Wu says the supposed spirit could not speak Chinese and the seance was unsatisfactory.
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Vilas Will Bequest To University Of Wisconsin Probate Granted
The will of former Wisconsin senator William Vilas, valued around two thousand dollars, was admitted to probate. J T Gregory was named administrator and the court ordered funds held in custody until Mrs Anna Vilas interest is resolved. Mrs Vilas seeks a half share, with claims tied to joint investments and property in Washington state. The outcome may delay the University of Wisconsin bequest.
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Belmont pays to end suit over stable boy case
New York reports Belmont agreed to pay former stable boy John Trelt 3 500 to settle a dispute over alleged blacklisting from the race track. Trelt, now aged, had demanded 109 000, claiming hostility after not removing his hat and leaving Belmont’s employ in 19. The matter prompted potential court action and involvement of the New York Jockey Club.
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Brewery Explosion Fatality at Pabst Plant
A Monday blast at the Pabst Brewing Company in Milwaukee killed one worker and injured four others. The explosion, caused by a bursting steam pipe, damaged the power plant and surrounding city area within a half mile radius, with an elevator being jarred three feet from its foundation and $250000 in damage reported.
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Dentists Meet at George Washington University
The Maryland State Dental Association and District of Columbia Dental Society hold their fourteenth union meeting at George Washington University in October. Prominent dentists from Baltimore Philadelphia and Bayonne will attend to hear scientific demonstrations on porcelain fillings crowns nerve killing extractions root procedures and other techniques without traditional equipment or forceps.
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Chrysanthemum Exhibit Opens At Agriculture Greenhouses
The eighth annual chrysanthemums exhibition begins at 1 o'clock this morning, running through next Wednesday, with 236 Vanotes on display. It features 14 varieties, including the President Roosevelt and Mrs W Wells, and draws visitors from distant cities to the Department of Agriculture greenhouses at 14th and B Streets Northwest. Public viewing is daily from 4 am to closing.
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Report on American Street and Interurban Railway Assoc Convention
Boddy, officer of the Interstate Commerce Commission, reports to the ICC board after attending the American Street and Interurban Railway Association convention in Denver. He notes proposals to raise fares or cut mileage, reform taxation, and opposes the corporation tax. He cites about 1250 operating street and interurban lines, 200 miles single track, 10 billion annual passengers, $44 million gross income, and 2500 salaried workers earning over $1000 annually.
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Roosevelt and Baltic steamer misadventure at Esterpool
A chaotic scene aboard the Baltic as a drenched man leaped into a crowd at Esterpool’s landing stage, scattering coins and a handful of gold and silver. Porters counted nearly 99 before the ship sailed, with no clear report of injuries or the man’s identity.
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