PLAN TO BOOST PURSE FOR FRISCO FIGHT SCHEME
The Washington Post reports a scramble over a huge purse for a supposed San Francisco boxing bout. Key figures include Sid Hester, Jim Crofroth, Jack Gleason, promoter Hugh McIntosh, and a Savannah Syndicate with plans to attract a prize of 7500 dollars. The dispute involves Jeffries and Husua signaling interest, while Coxfrath, Transco, and Willer promise venues and amphitheaters near Oklahoma to host the event, amid bidding and contractual attempts.
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Jack Gleason
Hugh McIntosh
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Baseball laws won't stand in New York case
Special to The Washington Post Albany WY Oct 2 The Court of Appeals ruled against the New York American League in a dispute over Pitcher Joseph Garrity. Hudson Baseball Club won a $1000 judgment plus costs from Greater New York Baseball Association, upholding the right of clubs to sell or release players despite contracts and a trial period.
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Naval Academy Quarterback Paralyzed After Nova Game
Special to The Washington Post reports Annapolis star Earl D. Wil, quarterback of the Naval Academy football team, broke a vertebra and remains paralyzed below the neck after the recent game at Villanova College. He is at the Naval Hospital in a nearly unchanged condition, with motor and sensory paralysis, intact mind, and no loss of vocal or digestive function. Medical experts offer little hope for recovery. attempts to secure funds continue as the public and syndicate await developments.
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Naval Academy
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Blake School Challenges Local Teams Over Player Weight
Blake School football prompts contests with teams averaging 110 pounds while address records cite William Deutermann at 818 North Capitol Street. Sam Crawford signs for two years with Detroit across October 26, joining the American League lineup as outfielder.
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Cubs Owner in Bad Trouble Over Pitcher Cole
Cincinnati October reports say Chicago Nationals president Charles W Murphy faced a national commission ruling that Bay City held the title to pitcher Cole when sold to Chicago. The commission orders Murphy’s club to pay Bay City $1,000 stipulated in the deal. The case involved disputed sale terms and purchase prices between Murphy and league authorities. A separate note mentions opinions on extending the baseball season and a separate boxing bout between Monte Attell and Jammy Carroll in Oakland.
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Georgetown Grid Practices Highlight Coach Newman Plan
Football notes from Georgetown and nearby colleges recount drills, new assistants, and backfield development. Newman directs one squad while Strirl leads another as prep for interscholastic games and upcoming matchups at Alexandria and beyond.
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Pittaburg Exhibitera Barred at Duquesne Garden
Warrant issued for Col JW Ritchie after he arrived to hold a pure food show at Duquesne Garden in Pittsburg. He allegedly took money under false pretenses and vanished after exhibitors gathered. Andrew McSwiggan, manager, had arranged the auditorium for the week. Several local firms claim losses during the incident.
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Jacksonville Players Lose to Tigers in Cuba Trip
Report notes the Jacksonville players, wintering in Florida, travel to Cuba with Detroit Tigers prospects. The feature highlights McMillan and Beckenport’s batting. manager comments and plans to schedule more games with other teams in the United States.
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Cure of Epilepsy and Nervous Ailments Promised by Dr Miles
An advertisement claims Dr Miles resistive Nervine cures epilepsy and St Vitus Dance. Testimonials from D B Baker in Cleveland Ohio and Nes C Bennet in Alma Michigan praise striking improvements after four months of usage. The copy asserts many nervous diseases respond to the remedy and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Harness racing at Forrestville promises a lively matinee
GOOD BROAT IS PROMISED. The harness matines at Forrestville Maryland this afternoon offer a free-for-all trot or pace with Coury Jake Linkwood May Red Rock Carriella and Trixie. Frederick last week saw a trotting record 21-4 and a pacing record 2114 by Trixi. A colt race is planned with entrants Di Songbury S Red Belt and Country Key. The meeting ends with a match between KR J Jones Mies Kushan and Fred Potts Knight.
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Ham Debate Sizzles in Washington Society Circles
Washington society figures and culinary writers debate the best ham and curing methods. Missouri and Virginia ham advocates clash over smoke and simmering traditions, with Irish ham praised by some and disputed by others.
Will of Carline Phelps Stokes Bequeaths Large Charitable Trusts
The will of Carline Phelps Stokes Slater of Angon Phelp Stokes and aunt of J G Phelps Stokes and Mrs Hubert Hunter, who died in Redlands, California, on April 26, leaves more than 3 million dollars to charitable institutions. The residue of an estate estimated between 4 and 5 million is set for modern tenements, African and Indigenous uplift, and aiding white students. Stokes directs funds for industrial schools like Northald and the Peek Industrial School at Asheville. She also bequeaths shares and property to sisters, and 310,000 to each of four brothers and to nine children and all grandchildren.
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Wu Disowns Spook Claim Of Spirit Speaking Chinese
Milwaukee October 26 A letter from Dr Wu Ting asserts the supposed spirit of his mother did not appear at a Washington seance and could not speak Chinese. He notes Prof Arym found no evidence to support spiritualist beliefs after 36 years of study.
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Vilas Will Bequest To UW Admitted To Probate
The will of former U S senator William Vilas of Wisconsin, valued at about two thousand dollars, was admitted to probate. J T Gregory named administrator, with court custody of funds until Mrs Anna Vilas’s claim to a half interest is resolved. Her petition seeks determination of rights in property tied to joint funds, mainly in Washington. This may delay distribution to the University of Wisconsin.
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Belmont Pays To End Suit Over Stable Boy Dispute
New York reports Belmont settles with former stable boy John Trelt for 3500, ending a bid for 109000. Trelt, aged about 60, claimed harassment after quitting Belmont’s employ amid a five year contract and a posted calendar listing. The case to be dropped without court action.
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Brewery Explosion Fatal in Milwaukee Plant
A boiler room explosion at the Pabst Brewing Company plant in Milwaukee killed one worker and injured four others. The blast, caused by a burst steam pipe, damaged power facilities and shattered an elevator, lifting it from its foundation and rattling buildings within a half mile radius, with estimated property damage at 250000 dollars.
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Dentists Meet at George Washington University Meeting
The Maryland State Dental Association and the District of Columbia Dental Society announce their fourteenth joint meeting at George Washington University College of Dentistry in October. Prominent dentists from Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, and other leading schools will attend to present new porcelain fillings, crown techniques, root extraction methods, and other dental innovations.
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Annual Chrysanthemum Exhibit Opens at Agriculture Greenhouses
FLOWER SHOP OPENS TODAY AT THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT GREENHOUSES WITH 236 VARIETIES OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON DISPLAY. TWELVE-DY EXHIBIT BEGINS AT 1 O CLOCK THIS MORNING AND RUNS THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY, DAILY PUBLIC VIEWING 4 AM TO CLOSING. DISPLAY FEATURES INCLUDE PRESIDENT ROosevelt WHITE YARET, DAZSLER, MRS W WELLS, AND A NEW JAPANESE VARIETY WITH ORIENT FOLIAGE.
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Street Car Companies Face Tax and Fare Pressure
Boddy, executive officer of the Interstate Commerce Commission, reports to the board after attending the American Street and Interurban Railway Association convention in Denver. He notes President Shaw’s remarks on industry condition, tax concerns, and two paths to improve railway conditions: higher fares or reduced passenger mileage, with opposition to corporate taxes and a call to reconsider the overall fare per passenger amid transfers and dilution.
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Roosevelt tips Royal London departure amid stormy Baltic scene
A chaotic scene aboard the Baltic bound for New York from Esterpool followed a man slipping on a wet deck and diving into his pocket to scatter coins and gold. Porters later counted 99, with no clear record of Andrew Carnegie aboard.
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