Sports schedule highlights week of amateur and professional events
A dense weekly rundown lists events from New York City to St Louis. Highlights include women’s national indoor tennis in NYC, golf opens in Palm Beach Belleair and Los Angeles, boxing bouts in multiple cities, and major tournaments in Chicago Huron and Cornell. The calendar spans conferences, intercollegiates, and national championships with multiple venues across the U.S. including Davenport Mason City Youngstown and Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Palm Beach
Fla
Belleair
Williames
Middletown
Conn
Joiner Kilbane
Tim Croney
York
Carl Morris
Frank Moran
New York
Lewis
Len Rowlands
Len Rowlands, 8 Rous
Alemphis
Kite Conlon
Nate Jackson
D’ Hat Springs
Ark
Gegge Chaney
Larry Kanse
Baltimore
Neil Snyder
Young Azevedo
Salt Lake City
Jel Yelle
Young Blades
Munds
Woonsocket
R. I
Davenport
Iowa
Mason City
Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Couffey
Soldier Kearns
Brooklyn
Benny Leonard
Joe Azevedo
Youngstown
Ohio
Aiken
S.C
Chicago
South Dakota
Huron
Western Reserve Kennel Club
Cleveland
Bil Brennan
Frank Hagney
Lewiston
Maine
Cornell University
University of Chicago
Pasadena Kennel Club
Pasadena
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Ann Arbor
Mich
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
New Haven
Woman Faces Trial on Murder Charge in Denver
Denver March 12 Mrs Stella Smith a social figure faces arraignment for the murder of her husband John Lawrence Smith shot January 14 Witnesses say the case involves alleged years of cruelty and a sequence of marriages including to her stepfather’s chauffeur the woman claims self defense to protect her daughter and herself from her attacker
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Denver
Colo
Stella Smith
John Lawrence Smith
William Moore
Wedding Bells And A Householder's Worth
In a reflective piece the author weighs future happiness against professional success in show business. She contemplates aging from a sweet young star to a matron and grand dame while stressing the value of home and family over a career in the office or business world. She hints at marriage as essential to personal fulfillment yet acknowledges the social doubt cast on enduring happiness.
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Right
Fashion League cites $653 needed for wife wardrobe
Chicago March 12 The Fashion Art League of America opened a show with a list claiming a wife must spend $653 on outdoor clothing and essentials this year. Items include gowns, suits, shoes, hats, gloves, underclothing, and stockings totaling the stated amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Fashion Art League of America
La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Natural Darkening
Jarman Futrelle drug stores invite readers to try La Creole Hair Dressing at their risk. If it darkens gray hair or restores growth, the cost is trifling. if not, nothing. The ad claims it is harmless and stops dandruff while making thin hair grow thick and restore an even dark tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarman & Futrelle Drug Stores
la Creole
Advt
New York Day by Day Diary of Special Correspondent
The writer details a day in New York visiting William Penn’s city and attending events from a wedding to a party with Ruth Roland. He visits Greenwich Village and notes the Purple Pup restaurant with a purple dog motif, describing the café’s artistic owner and its blend of food ideas and cigarette smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dispatch
New, York
Samuel Pepys
William
Penn
Bellevue- Stratford
C. Chaplin
Peking
China
Ruth Roland
Great West
J. Duffy
Miss Roland
Greenwich Village
Chorus Girl Overcomes Hard Luck Finds New Lead
A former chorus girl recalls a troubled past linked to the Merry Merry Hospital and Night Court six years ago. After transportation to Arizona and two years in a tent, a health setback followed by reading a book inspired her comeback. She now returns to New York with a leading play role and banked funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Night Court
Arizona
New York
Thief Wields Fur Coat And Gold Headed Canes
A man wearing a fur coat and spotted attire entered a city hotel and left with two gold headed canes. Police captains of New York were dining on the first floor when the thief was quickly cornered by sixteen officers within ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Ambulance Service Expands Frontline Support
Paris February 18 United Press Wilbur S Forrest reports the American Ambulance Field Service has shipped 300 ambulances and an equal number of volunteers to assist French wounded behind the lines. By end of March 450 ambulances and drivers will be available, with 150 more machines ordered and student volunteers joining to operate the new units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur S. Forrest
United Press
Paris
American Ambulance Field Service
France
Want Ad Columns Shaping Wilmington Dispatch’s Value
The Wilmington Dispatch relies on its Want Ad columns for revenue and reader engagement. Advertisers benefit from targeted local exposure while the paper boosts community connectivity and classified coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Dispatch
Wilson’s Inaugural Speech Draws German Editorial Fire
United Press dispatch quotes a bitter German newspaper attack on President Wilson’s inaugural address. The editorial accuses Wilson of joining England in opposing Germany’s rule in Alsace and Ireland, urging that Germany is a nation of deeds, not debate. It critiques Allied actions and portrays Germany as unified in its aims.
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Berlin
Marche
Wilson
England
Vossatche Zeitung
Germany
Alsace
Ireland
Russia
Notable list of alumni and associates across universities
A roster of individuals with affiliations to universities and cities, including Wharton Allen by University of Pennsylvania, Philip P. Benney in Pittsburgh, Julian W. Bryan in Titusville, Walter H. Clark in Milton Academy, and others from Yale, Harvard, Tufts, and more, spanning Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, New York and beyond.
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William S. Gilmore
Florence
Italy
Boston Tech
James P. Gillespie
New York City
Yale
George G. Haven
Henry H. Houston
Philadelphia
U. of Penn
Norman K. Kann
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Technology
Hugh J. Keileher
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Sven J. H. Lindquist
Mattapan
Allen McLane, Jr
Garrison
Maryland
Thomas L. Orr
Hamilton
Charles H. Powell
Madison
Wis
U. of Wis
Groom W. Walker, Jr
Chicago
U. of Virginia
Ray E. Williams
Seaboard Air Line Ad Clarifies Travel Agent Contacts
The snippet lists SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY contact details including $13.95 pricing and names R. W. Wallace Co. T. A. in Wilmington North Carolina and HepLeasants T P. A. in Wilmington NC, indicating a travel or telegraphic service offer with local agents.
Excursion Fares From Atlanta and Other Points
The Standard Railroad of the South offers excursion fares to Atlanta Washington New Orleans and more with sale dates from March to June 1917. Fares include 13.95 to Atlanta 13.20 to Washington 28.75 to New Orleans and 8.90 to Washington with various sale and return limits and stopovers. Proportionate fares available from other Atlantic Coast Line points.
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the Progressive Railway of the South
Salerno N.C
Atlanta
Washington
D.C
New Orleans
Wshington
Dallas
Tex
Macon
Inc
Standard Railroad of the South
Kansas City
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James L. Hyman
Chambersburg, Pa
Gibbons
Te Hymans
R. Paul S. Hyman
E. Washington Street
Chambersburg
Sports
Milliams - Oliver Sanitarium
Ryn
B. B. Williams
M.D
Oy B. Williams
Greensboro
N. C
A. $. Oliver
Bloomsbury Sanitarium
Raleigh
Bette Rotset
Mit
Wits
Vivanou
Times Nilding
Pinaud
Dept. M
Pinaud Bldg
Itty Srv “Sails
Jarman & Futrelle
Georgetown
Wilmington
S. S
New -York
D. O. McIntyre
American Ambulance Service
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway of
Charlotte
Ullman
Orton
W. Wallace
John
West
Raleigh N. C
Plhabrants
R. W. Wallace, Co
T. A
Wilmington, N. C
HE Pleasants, T P. A
Wilmington, N C
Valier
the Corbett Co., Wholesale Distributors
Winter Park
Wrightsville
Wrightsville Beach
Beach
Oonnne
Eer En
Ania Eork
Weeee
Westbomn
Eave Winter
P. M. Oe
Front and Princes Streets
zLeaves
Sumadule
Ebb
Siet
Ninth and
Orange Streets
Leave “Electric
Eeeeeen Sens
Atlantic Coast Line
the Standard Railroad of
South
Pure
Unday
W. Daily
Goldsboro
Richmond
Norfolk
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Chadbourn
Conway
Fiore
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Serra
Fort Myers
Columbia
Asheville
Pullman
May
Jecksonville
New Bern
Olisboro
OCR Y
Mount Kaying
Wilmin
Mt. ‘Airy
Fayetteville
Ford
Augusta
Fayotterilie
Lordsboro
Gelse New York
Wilms
WaWington
Sté
Picton
W. J. Craig
T. C. White
Thomas Grocery Company, Inc
North 4Th Street
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