Saengerbunds and City Hall Men Triumph In Bowling Series
In a rough, high scoring set of matches the Saengerbunds defeated City Hall Men while Station 6 was outclassed by General Office Five. The Northeasterns swept the Light Company in three games as high scores topped 800. Hess led the night with 235 in the Bureau Farmers clash, and Zunt posted 196 for the Assessors in a Real Estate League win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 6
General Office Five
Cowboys
Northeastern Five
Light Company
Pgnd
Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Hess
Saengerbunds
Ity Hall
General Office
Government Printing Office
Rithskeller
The
Big G. P.O
Commercials
Ers
Little G. P
Bintery
Washington Railway
As- Booent
Northeastern
Flve
Tem
Gam
Pre See
Dlocontes
Siies
Northeasterns
Hoth
Cowbury
Rman
McLennann
Turals
Het Sevand
Wena
Trea Rann
Gaine Heerichs
Harete
Engerbund
Aime
Game
Allison
Isickestein Oo Das
Gme
RAD G. Kas
Ae Ase
Harrisaun
Slime Powlet
REAL
Tate League
Sunsofs
Gale
Wea
ISA MB
Irosuaa
Ali Ame
Hollgader
Lkhead
Scrond
Devene
Ce Brises
Flettert
Markham
Pendieten
Quinlan
Chute
Petser S
Tata +a
Fryers Iain
Pan Beert Ee
Bi Rinders
G. F
Bam
Washington Rail
Stroud
Pbelt
Helrick
Gare
Durand Lighting Company
Haslam
Conke
Conke 185 13 135 Felons 128 m0 18 146 Jas 154 _Marahan
Ceenee Ee
Baltimore Beagle Trials Open With Top Beagle Packs Competing
The sixteenth annual National Beagle Club of America field trials began in Green Spring Valley Maryland with class EK dogs under fifteen inches. Thirteen packs entered though one did not finish. The Rockefeller Trophy will be contested by the winning pack of today and the winning four from class F. William G Rockefeller was elected president for a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedal
Waslngton
Baltimore
Mad
National Beagle Club of America
Green Spring Valley
William G. Rockefeller
Standard Ofl
New Orleans
Greenwich
Conn
New York
Maryland
Thorpe Enters Virginia Football Program After Columbia
Thorpe, captain elect of Columbia University, arrived at Lambeth Field to seek entry into the Virginia football program. Dropped by Columbia for failing to meet faculty rules, he went to Cornell then Virginia, where he will enter the engineering department. He played on the scrub team this afternoon, helping spark practice as the varsity scored a touchdown and stayed out until dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlottesville
Virginia
Lambeth Field
Thorpe
Columbia University
New York City
Columbia
New York
Cornell
High School Football Showdown at National Park
Central and Western meet in a decisive high school championship clash at National Park this afternoon. Central seeks to reclaim the title with improved play under Snow and Kelly after two league wins, while Western, unbeaten by its rivals Tech and Western, eyes another upset. Officials Sutor and Gans will oversee a tight, two period game as crowds gather to witness the potential title decider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
Central
Western
Tech
Snow
Kelly
Georgetown
Sutor
Princeton
Gans
Tehigh
Bryants
MacDonald
Fleming
Kingsley
Hamilton
Smith
Rible
McCormick Finch
King Mutt
Stevenson
Evans Daweson
West Point Faces Grim Outlook After Yale Defeat
Special to The Washington Post reports West Point struggles after a crushing loss to Yale. Injuries to Christy and Weeks render a weakened lineup, with hopes pinned on a December 2 meeting against the Navy and a forthcoming Carlisle game on November 11. Overconfidence and flawed tackling threaten the cadets as hard work is planned to revitalize the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
West Point
Yale
Army
Navy
Christy
Weeks
Carlisle Indians
Vermont
Harvard Adopts English Bumping Races for Regatta
Cambridge mass October rowing authorities announce that in November the English system of bumping races will be tried in Harvard aquatics. O D Filley varsity captain, an English Rugby School graduate, pushed the change. The trial will occur in dormitory crew events starting November 15, with start times staggered and overtaken boats eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Aquatics
Cambridge
Mass
O. D. Filley
Rugby School
Regiatta
M Street High Defeats Armstrong in Tight Clash at Park
In a tightly fought contest at American League Park M Street High School outscored Armstrong Manual Training School 6 to 0 with Captain Clay and Francis scoring, Gray's tackling key as Armstrong was shut out for most of the game. Later Harrisonburg High School routed Randolph-Macon Academy 35 to 0 in Harrisonburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Street High School
Armstrong Manual Training School
Scnse
M Street
Armstrong
Clay
Francis
Gray
Randolph-Macon
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg High School
Randolph-Macon Academy
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises All Disease Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior in medicine, claiming it cures rheumatism dyspepsia scrofula and catarrh and restores energy in the run down and tired. It also touts Hood's Pills as the favorite family cathartic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
New York Newspaper Golf Club Tops New England Team
The New York Newspaper Golf Club defeated the New England Press Golf Association seven matches to three at Fox Hills. Morning qualifying determined East newspaper championship contenders led by W C Freeman and Jason Rogers to advance to the semifinals and final. A. G. Lockwood posted the day’s best score with seventy seven in a watch event shared with Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Golf Club
New England Press Golf Association
Fox Hillis Golf Club
New Yorkers
W. C. Freeman
American
Jason Rogers
New York Clob v
NEW England
A. G. Lochwood
Boston Journal
M. Meehan
N. B
Pattot R. Cracknell
Boston Globe
J. B. O'Connell
Globe
W. U. Bwan
the Associate Jr. Alton
New Bedford
P. Barrleon
Sam
F. Kaganda
Meridenwa
Kellogg, Fitzburg
Berry, Lynn
Siamese Golf Cup Qualifiers Narrow Field for Wednesday Round
The Chevy Chase Club held a month long Siamese Cup qualification contest. Forty cards were returned and the thirty two players with the lowest net scores advance to the first round Wednesday at 2 pm. McCammon finished 32nd, eliminating players above him from contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase
McCammon
A. Crawtorg
W. M. Gray
F. Preyhold
J. Dunlop
N. Paters L. W. Glazebrook
W. J. Pettus
Dalzell
HD Davidson
J. H. Brickenstein
Webb
J. EH. McLeran
N. Oliphant
R. Jenkins W. ©. Ford
C. L. Marlatt
C. Harrison
R. C. Hayden
A. Britton
G. T. Dunlap
A. _Parker
B. H. Warner, Jr
E. H. Loftus
T. V. Kauffmann
C. McCammon
A. T. Erlog
Carroll Institute and Belvederes Clash Tonight
Tonight the Carroll Institute basketball team hosts the Belvederes of Baltimore at Farmers Gymnasium for the season's second game. Last season Carrolls led the District league while Belvederes were runners up in Baltimore City League, signaling a tight goal game with halftime wrestling and postgame refreshments. Lineups show Vogelsang, Cramer, Smith, Cullen, Goyert, Hewelro, Schmidt, Kerr, Viekera, Hollander, Barker for Belvederes and Carrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Institute
Belvederes
Baltimore
Carrolls
Vogelsang
Cramer A. Smith
Cullen Goyert
Hewelrow
Smith Schmidt
Kerr
Viekera
Hollander
Barker
Acquitted of Contempt in Lilliston Clark Hearing
J L Abercombie of New York was cleared of contempt of court in Raleigh in the Lilliston Clark case but reprimanded for indiscretion. He represented A M Smith, brother of the man alleged shot at the state fair. Witnesses testified about murder motives, bets, and self defense. Hearing resumes tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
J. L. Abercombie
New York
Lilliston-Clark
Abercombie
A. M. Smith
Washington
Lilliston Or Clark
Justice Hadger
Smith
Abercomble
George Hepple
Norfolk
W. M. Waren
Clark
Liliston
Tenderloin
Lilliston
Wilkins
Richards Case Mistrial in Roanoke Murder Trial
In Floyd County Virginia a jury failed to reach a verdict against John Richards the man accused of murdering Maurice Francis a Roanoke suitor and fiancée to the same woman. The thirteen day trial ended with seven voting for conviction and five for acquittal a new trial to begin probably next April cites jealousy and circumstantial evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Floyd
John Richards
Maurice Francis
Francis
Floyd County
Richards
Express Money Stolen in Helena Courier Scandal
Helena reports a missing express package said to hold 25 000 dollars en route from Hamilton to New York. Investigators from Northern Pacific Express and others search for the money after a New York firm received only newspaper clippings despite intact seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Hamilton
New York
Northern Pacific Express Company
Charles F. Kelley
N. W. Warris & Co
Kelley
Mr. W. Harris & Co
Missoula
Kelly
Mevada
Big fight for Coffroth in November boxing plan
California promoter Dick Coffroth seeks a November middleweight title bout with Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack O'Brien. He aims to secure the November permit from the supervisors and may also target December. O'Brien has agreed to fight before the Yosemite Club. A wireless challenge from Bob to Jack enables Coffroth to push the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dickering
Fitzsimmons
Brien
Washington Post
San Francisco
Cal
Jimmy Coffroth
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack O'Brien
Colfroth
O'Brien
Yosemite
Bob
Jack
Coffroth
Pyramid Pile Cure Promise of Immediate Relief
An advertisement testimonials a cure for piles after years of suffering. It claims fast relief from Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories, offered by Pyramid Drug Co with a free trial by mail and a 50 cent regular package at druggists. The letter from I A Sutton supports effectiveness and urges readers to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Indiana
I. A
Sutton, Stone and Cement Contractor
Marton
Ind
Mall
Pyramid Drug Con
Pyramiid Building
Ruggist’s
Freight Tunnel Completed Under Capitol Hill Area
After eighteen months of work the Pennsylvania Railroad freight tunnel under Virginia avenue from Second to Eleventh streets southeast is finished. Only final backfill remains between Sixth and Eighth streets southeast and the Navy Yard tunnel approach at Virginia avenue and K street southeast will be removed. The old EK street tracks will be torn up and reused elsewhere as the line now runs straight from Eleventh street southeast to Sixth street southwest avoiding the former K street elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia Avenue
Second
Eleventh Streets
Pennsylvania and Southern
Union Depot
Capitol Hill
Sixth
Eighth Streets
Navy Yard
EK Street
Fennsylvania Road
Eleventh Street
Sixth Street
K Street
Elbow
Bank cashier dies by own action in Buffalo suburb
H J Block, cashier of Citizens Bank of Buffalo, was found dead in a Utica suburb railroad culvert, believed to have killed himself over despondency from debts owed by Whitney Eckstein Seed Co. Papers settled with Nathan Eckstein of Seattle, paying 46 000 to 50 000 to cover the notes, clearing the bank of loss. Block’s accounts were confirmed true to the penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
H. J. Block
Citizens’ Bank of Buffalo
Utica
Whitney-Hekstein Company
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
Block
Citizens’ Bank
Nathan Eckstein
Seattle
Wash
G. Fred Zeller
Audubon Society Visit at Zoological Park Opens Fall Season
The Audubon Society of the District held an augurated fall outing at the Zoological Park on Saturday to introduce members to the feathered residents. Dr. T. S. Palmer spoke on native bird habitats and customs as about a hundred bird lovers toured the bird house and outdoor cages, with Mr. Blackburn amusing youths by showing friendly relations between great birds and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Society
Zoological Park
T. S. Palmer
Mr. Blackburn
Complaint of Noisy Street Cars on Seventeenth Street
District engineers and police investigated complaints about noise from street cars on Seventeenth Street and Connecticut Avenue. They found noise mainly from loose running parts and flat wheels, worsened by high speed. A motorman was arrested for speeding. The department reported a conference with the superintendent who promised to fix defective gears causing the noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Street
Connecticut Avenue
Engineer Department
Suspected Housebreaker Nabbed in Northwest City
A well dressed young man gave the name Woody Burlesque and claimed Baltimore as home. Bicycle Policeman Simpson arrested him at the Academy of Music on suspicion of housebreaking, believed to be leader of a local gang. He will be held for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody Burlesque
Baltimore
Simpson
Gimpeon
Burlesque
Academy of Muel
Stabbed in Alley Fight Arrest Follows
Larry Minor aged eighteen a resident of 732 G street northwest was stabbed twice in the back and once on the right cheek during an altercation with Harry Fonteroy in Knox alley northwest He received treatment at Dr Robinsons stable 222 C street northwest by Dr C C Walker and Fonteroy was arrested by Sixth precinct police on charges of assault with a deadly weapon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Minor
G-street Northwest
Harry Fonteroy
Knox's Alley Northwest
Revolver Incident in Anacostia Leads to Arrests
William Roy, a colored man, was arrested by Anacostia police last night on charges of carrying concealed weapons and assault with a deadly weapon. It is alleged he shot at Allen Simms and Albert Hall on Sheridan Avenue, Hillsdale, four times, but all bullets missed. Pittsburgh note: several idle tin plate mills in Indiana resumed operations. Humbert works in Cannellsville, Pa, will resume soon as the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company operates about several mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roy
Anacostia
Allen Simms
Albert Hall
Sheridan ‘Avenue
Hillsdale
Pittsburg
American. Sheet , and Tin Plate Company
Indiana
Humbert Works
American Company
Cannelisville
Captain and Crew Fall Out in Charleston Court Case
The British ship Glooscap arrived October 17 from Rio Janeiro and captain Spicer is arrested and bonded on insubordination complaints from ten sailors jailed for refusing to work during quarantine. Habeas corpus disputes ensue as crews face desertion warrants and U S marshal rearrests. The case tests a master right to jail sailors for disobeying orders in harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Spicer
Rio Janeiro
Moara
Prince
United States
Judeze Brawley
United States District Court
Militia Officers Host Grand Winter Fest Ball
The District National Guard Second Regiment opened winter festivities with a well attended ball at Center Armory. More than five hundred couples danced to Brigade band music under Gen Harries orders, as Col M Emmet Urell led a dress parade. Capt Emil G Schaeffer chaired the arrangements and Dr Francis J Woodman oversaw the floor committee. The event ended near 11 with armory rules in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District National Guard
Center Armory
Harries
M. Emmet Urell
Emil G. Schaeffer
Francis J. Woodman
M. D
Rhode Island Battleship Starts Official Trial Run
The Rhode Island leaves Boston for Rockland Maine for its official trial over the measured mile course with twenty five officers detached from other ships. Capt J B Dayton and the naval trial board arrive to oversee the four hour speed run and standardization trial beginning midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rhode Island
Rockland
J. B. Dayton
Naval Trial Board
Engineer shoots wife then kills self in Allegheny
Fittsburg Oct 3 A heated altercation over drinking led John Lee Phillips an Allegheny Water Works engineer to shoot his wife at 1310 Allegheny avenue before turning the pistol on himself. The woman suffered a fatal brain wound and Phillips died moments later.
Carriage Struck by Streetcar on F and Fourteenth
A two horse carriage owned by Lee R. Marshall and driven by Thornton Robinson was hit by a street car at F and Fourteenth streets. Robinson, a 41 year old man, was thrown and suffered a badly bruised head and a dislocated shoulder. No one aboard the street car was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Marshall
F Street
Thornton Robinson
Col Ored
Tenth Street
Fourteenth Streets
Robinson
Jie
Safe falls on foot at Adams Express office
William Robey of 12655 Third Street Southeast was injured when a heavy iron safe toppled onto his right foot while he attempted to move it at the Adams Express Company office last night. He sustained several small bones fractured and was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Company
William Robey
Third Street
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Nowarapee Hi Lhhur
Corneil
Natonal Park
M Street High
Carroll Institute and
Farmers Gymnasium
N. J
Jim Robinson
Carnochan
Wilmington
Del
Wiliam T. Thomas
Pennsylvania , Railroad
Elty
Omest
Newcom G& Green
Home Savings Bank
Mass. Ave
National Capital Brewing CO
Scotia
Smoot, Coffer & McCalley
Burchells, Boudareer
N. W
Gequine
Haines Ros
Patti
Nilsson
In Haine Piano
Knabe
Mabe
Burlington, Vt
Safe
Adams Express Office
Congressional
Hams
Batat Atlantic & Pacific Fea
Duffy
Dotty Malthiskey Company
Roeks
Regal Washington
Penn. Ave. N.V
Hubbard Heating Co
R. P. Andrews
Aug
H.W
St. SE
Fafia
Fetta Horan
Atrhezirh
Cvith Slayfne
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