Opening day at track yields mixed results and sales
Many races held at Blkton Maryland on April 13 with a large attendance. Valkyrie won the first race in 1 20, followed by Merrit and Little Knight in the early sprints. J.M. Triplet sold his string at the paddock as low prices prevailed.
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Blkton
Valkyrie
Ellis
Copyright
R. Smith
Leonidas
Neel
Southerner
Pharisee
Fifield
Forenzo
Miss Ordway
Peep O' Day II
Marguerite
Pleasant Smiles
Neary
Merrit
Kuhn
Anna Duffy
Elis
Consent
Lrosseau
Little Knight
Rigby
Baccarat
Hyulahan
Balsam
Sullivan
Tine
George Dixon
Frank Fuller
King Paul
Touraine
Selah
Bert
Edna Bennet
Wentmann
W. Morris
Harris
Walter C
Nelson
Reform
Metropolis
Brooklyn
Knight of Honor
McInery
Montello
Tyrone
Pennbrook
U P
Graceful
Carson
John Berkeley
Sir Clifdon
Telegram
Signora NI
Beloved
Gascogne
Lida Woodlands
Gorman
Dorsey
Parthian
Juanita
J. Moore
Laurelton
Jonathan
Tomoka
Lottie F
Six-race card at Newport on slow track
A six race program was run at Newport on a slow track. One favorite three seconds and a 10 to 1 shot won. Winners included George Patterson in race one and ToLE Simmons in race two, with Kallitan and Filano taking races three and four respectively. Fifth race saw Mary Cavalier nosed ahead over Margaret Eastin with Lady of the West third. Other runners listed: Masquerade Siston Herminia Kennie Thatcher Biscayne Katie L. Joe Mussle Cotton Queen Minnie Clyde Nell Flaherty Harvey Currey Scott Farris Pete Kelley Louis D Willmeter Wild Tate Dork Dorris Santour Captain Crane Lady Juliet Lady Courtwright Virgie Dixon John Carr Sidkel Leonard B. Miss Rowett F. M. B. La Moore Virgie Cook My Maryland Clara C Vol zette Berwell Evening Chimes.
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Cincinnati
Newport
George Patterson
Dickerson
Alice W
J. Jackson
Crieff
Conan Doyle
J. Hill
Louis D
Willmeter
Wild Tate
Dork Dorris
Kallitan
H. Willams
Myth
C. Reiff
Santour
Captain Crane
Lady Juliet
Lady Courtwright
Virgie Dixon
John Carr
Filano
Beaucham
Asaph
Fowler
Judith
Scherrer
Sidkel
Leonard B
Miss Rowett
la Moore
Mary Cavalier
Scherer
Margaret Eastin
Milburn
Lady of the West
C. Nefff
S. Virgie Cook
My Maryland
Clara C
Volzette
Berwell
Evening Chimes
Maxey Escapes Through New England on Crime Spree
William F. Maxey, 19, roamed Boston Worcester and the Blackstone valley for two weeks with a 38 caliber revolver. He was captured at Manville and claimed by Sheriff Landis of Clay County Kansas on a warrant for grand larceny from Clay Centre. The robbery yielded 220 dollars, a revolver and a horse and saddle.
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Providence
William F. Maxey
Boston
Worcester
Blackstone Valley
Manville
Landis
Clay County
Kansas
Maxey
Clay Centre
Virginia
Washington
New York
Mamie Sands
New Bedford Dismisses License Board and Replaces It
Mayor Ashley dissolves the Board of License Commissioners in New Bedford and installs a new panel. The old members John J Howland Frank M Sparrow and Benjamin D Barney are ousted. New appointees are Charles T Luce Stephen D Pierce and John W Bannister who immediately revoke prior licenses and issue warnings.
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New. Bedford
New Bedford
Benjamin D. Barney
Ashley
Charles T. Luce
Stephen D. Pierce
John W. Bannister
Bannister
Parker
Williams Close Tried in Lawrence for Boston Maine Fraud
Williams Close alias multiple names was sent to Lawrence for trial on charges of defrauding the Boston & Maine company and a Lawrence newspaper. He claims to be 42 and aspires to England if freed. Inspectors found printed slips for mileage books and alleged he enjoyed palming off trip books in Boston Lawrence Lynn Haverhill and Manchester New Hampshire.
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Lowell
Williams
Close
Boston & Maine Company
Lawrence
England
Allen
The Way of Post Young Men
A reader thanks Mr. J. H. Maloney of the Boston Post for returning a lost memorandum book on Washington Street. The writer praises the young employee as a credit to journalism and the paper. The letter is signed by John W. Hutchinson.
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the Post
Washington Street
J. H. Maloney
Boston Post
John W. Hutchinson
Boston School Board Urged Large Funds for High Schools
Superintendent Ed win P Seaver reports limited use of 2 2 million author ized for new schoolhouses over five years. He notes overcrowding at Girls High School West Newton street and proposes new wings and separate buildings to relieve six high schools and one normal school. He calls for council appropriations or a legislative loan to fund expansions.
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Edwin P. Seaver
West Newton Street
Girls’ High School
Boston
West Roxbury
Dorchester High
East Boston High School
South
Mechanic Arts High
Boston Normal School
Rice Grammar School
Rice Grammar
Appleton Street
Anrammar
Cambridge Aldermen Mull Car House Access and City Appointments
Cambridge Aldermen met late last night approving seven curve entrances for a new North Cambridge car house. Mayor Sortwell announced reappointments including Albert F. Roberts and J. Henry Russell, and a deputy chief position with a 1500 salary. They moved to extend the esplanade to West Boston bridge, set aside 0 000 for lands, and asked the Legislature to authorize a 100000 loan for sea wall work and private land filling.
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Cambridge
West End
Cummings
North Cambridge
Sortwell
Albert F. Roberts
J. Henry Russell
Andrew J. Lovell
John O’brien
West Boston
Alderman Spalding
Bicyclist Strikes Medfield Man In Newton Junction
Augustus G. Bruce aged 58 of Medfield was struck as he crossed Centre and Hall streets in Newton this afternoon. He suffered serious facial and skull injuries and was taken to Newton Hospital. The cyclist fled the scene without stopping.
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Newton
Augustus G. Bruce
Medfield
Centre
Hall Streets
Newton Hospital
Bruce
Gilsum Man Found Dead In Pasture Near Gil Sum Road
The body of Henry Beckwith of Gilsum was found face downward in a pasture near the Gil sum road. Last seen Saturday in Keene, it is believed he started walking home and fell face down in mud, suffocating. He worked at the Gilsum woollen mills.
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Keene
N. H
Henry Beckwith
Gilsum
Gilsum Road
Beckwith
Mr Shuman Easter Windows Brighten Shuman Corner
Shuman's Corner displays an unusually bright Easter window scene. Palm and Easter lily decorations illuminate a conservatory like display with incandescent lily bulbs and an artificial lake with water lilies. Lifelike figures gaze at the scenery while a neckwear section remains small. The store also features spring fabrics including cashmere Amazon and Dresden silks.
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Shuman's
Shuman
Dresden
Easy Victory Over Elizabeth Ning in New Jersey
Boston defeated Elizabeth Ning on the Walnut street grounds with about 500 in attendance. Pitchers Lewis and Klobedanz for Boston faced Hessleyer for Elizabeth as Ganzel caught for Boston and Fredericks and Kelly for Elizabeth. The final scores show Boston six to three.
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Qver
Elizabeth Ning
New Jerse
Elizabeth
N. J
Boston
Walnut Street
Lewis
Klobedanz
Hessleyer
Ganzel
Fredericks
Kelly
Baltimore Birds defeat Norfolk in second exhibition game
The Baltimore champions again defeated the Norfolk team on their home ground. Baltimore batted Newton at will and won as they pleased. The 1 2 scoreline shows Baltimore with a strong offensive showing and Norfolk struggling to respond.
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Baltimore
Norfolk
Birds
Newton
Somerville High Beats Tech 99 In Lopsided Baseball Game
Somerville High defeated Tech 99 by a wide margin in a recent afternoon contest. Somerville’s battery consisted of Brookhouse and Pipe, while Paddock, erman, and Woods handled Tech’s pitching and defense. The final score favored Somerville 15 to 5.
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Somerville High
Tech
Somerville
Tech Boys
Somerville High Battery
Brookhouse and
Pipe
Paddock
Erman
Woods
Hartford Beats Derby In Afternoon Baseball Contest
The Hartford baseball team defeated Derby in an afternoon game. The final score shows Hartford scoring four runs to Derby’s three with a late rally and solid pitching. Derby yielded the decisive runs in the seventh inning as Hartford pulled ahead.
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DERBY
Conn
Hartford
New Yorks Hold Off Atlantics In Newark Exhibition
New Yorks faced the Newark Atlantics at the Polo Grounds in an April exhibition. After the second inning the New Yorks struggled for hits while Newark built a lead. Final score shows Newark ahead 8 to 2 with Doheny Standish Sullivan and Wilson opposing MacMackin Johnstone and Hodge.
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New York
New Yorks
Newark
Polo Grounds
Atlantics
MacMakin
Doheny
Standish
Sullivan
Wilson
Zearfoss
Warner
MacMackin
Johnstone
Hodge
Senators Rally For 7-2 Win Over Visitors
A five hit rally by the Washingtons including three chance blows and an error by Short fielder McHalle of the visiting club produced four runs and gave Washington a 7 to 2 victory.
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Washington
Washingtons
McHalle
Senators
Brooklyn Defeats Richmond 7 2 In Richmond Tilt
Brooklyn topped Richmond 7 to 2 in Richmond Virginia on April 13 as the visitors captured the win.
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Brooklyn
Richmond
Brooklyn Today
Charlestown Bunker Hills Seek Games for Patriots
The fragment notes Charlestown based Bunker Hills seeking games for their team labeled Patriots. Mentions 17 year old squads and Supples of Charlestown as preferred participants. Also references James Fraser at 403 Bunker Hill Street and Charley Nichols of the Bostons with remarks on pitching prowess and a 972 fielding record from last season.
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Bunker Hills
Charlestown
Patriots
John Morrill Celebrates 84th Birthday in Amesbury
John Morrill of Amesbury marked his 84th birthday with the Warren Lodge of Masons honoring a member of about fifty years. He led construction on nearly all bridges from Boston to Eliot Maine on the Boston and Maine line and built the first railroad bridge over the Merrimac River.
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Amesbury
John Morrill
Warren Lodge of Masons
Morrill
Boston
Eliot
Boston & Maine
Merrimac River
Bicycle Death in Taunton Claims 10-Year-Old
Charles Ripley, 10, was killed instantly today in Taunton when his bicycle toppled after getting caught in street car tracks near the site where bicyclist Fred N. Strange was murdered last summer.
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Taunton
Charles Ripley
Fred N. Strange
Libel Charged Against Laurada For Neutrality Violation
District Attorney Vandegrift filed in federal court a libel of information against the steamship Laurada alleging fitting out at Barnegat with life boats munitions and armed men. He seeks condemnation and forfeiture of the vessel under federal law.
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Wilmington
Del
Vandegrift
United States Court
Laurada
Barnegat
National Arbitration Board Deliberates Rusie Case
The National Board of Arbitration of Professional Baseball Associations met in New York and adjourned after a long session. President Freedman refused to yield in the Rusie matter as eleven clubs offered to cover costs, only demanding the New York Club pay one twelfth. Freedman insisted Rosie should not play ball regardless of others’ contributions.
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New York
National Board of Arbitration of Professional Baseball Associations
Freedman
Rusie
New York Club
Rosie
Two Boys Hurt by Old Wall Fall in Bird Street Cellar
Edward Murphy eight, of 18 Benton street, and John Murnan eighteen, of 1025 Tremont street, were injured last evening when an old wall they were tearing down collapsed in a Bird street cellar. Murphy escaped with minor injuries while Murnan suffered serious head and facial injuries and was moved to City Hospital from Station 10.
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Edward Murphy
Benton Street
John Murnan
Tremont Street
Bird Street
Murphy
Murnan
Station 10
City Hospital
Injured Worker Kicked by Horse at Stable
Patrick Connors, while at work in Hanley and Casey’s stable on Longwood Avenue, was kicked in the stomach by a horse yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital with severe injuries and recovery doubts are reported.
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Patrick, Connors
Hanley & Casey
Longwood Avenue
Appointment of Adams Freeman Editor as Massachusetts Deputy
James I. Magentis editor of the Adams Freeman is named chief deputy to James D. Gill the deputy collector of internal revenue for the district of Massachusetts. The appointment was announced in Springfield on April 18.
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Springfield
James D. Gill
Diistrict
Massachusetts
James I. Magentis
The
Adams Freeman
Bangor steamer City of Bangor arrives with flags at Belfast
The City of Bangor from Boston and Bangor line reached Belfast at 9 AM with all flags flying marking the port and season. The vessel proceeded to Bangor in the forenoon, captain Tugrahete commanding as usual.
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Belfast
Stea
Bangor
Tugrahete
Boston & Bangor Line
Ner
Seip
Mystery surrounds death of Lottie Bates in Massachusetts
In a grim scene in a Bates home, Lottie Bates was found dead with burns and a charred body near a window. Neighbors Carroll and Mahoney were arrested as tramps, claimed innocence, and said they sought work in Hingham. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
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Hingham
Bradley
Bradford Howes
Boston
Henry Bates
Lottie
Stephen Webb
Elisha
Henry
Mrs. Bates
Webb
George Maynard
N. B. Pease
Frazier
Carroll
Mahoney
Post
Miss Bates
Poaenre
Pratt
Bates
Cohasset
Pene Ienen
Salvation Army
Decision Over Eddy Gurry in Twenty Rounds
Tommy White of Chicago defeated Juudie Curry of this city in a twenty round star bout at Broadway Athletic Club. The referee gave the decision to White though many spectators favored Curry. McCoy arrived from South Africa and urged a Creedon bout as executives bid high purses.
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New York
Tommy White
Chicago
Juudie Curry
Broadway Athletic Club Arena
Curry
Wageerene
Kid
McCoy
South Africa
A. Harvey
Dan Creedon
Creedon
Tom O’rourke
Charley White
Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Eugene Comisky
White
Comisky
O’rourke
Garry
Tragic Death of Emily Thurston by Carbolic Acid
Emily J Thurston aged 18 of 911 East Second Street South Boston died yesterday afternoon from a dose of carbolic acid taken in her room around 4 30. Dr Boland failed to save her life and she passed away about 5 o clock. The Thurston family, longtime South Boston residents of good standing, mourn her loss.
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Emily J. Thurston
East Second Street
Miss Thurston
Dr. Boland
South
Boston
Cornell Will Not Row at New London
In Ithaca on April 18 Professor B I Wheeler navy advisory member of the athletic council said Cornell will not row at New London. The first choice is Poughkeepsie with hopes for terms offering regattas on the Hudson.
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Ithaca
N. Y
B. I. Wheeler
Navy
Athletic Council
Cornell
New London
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Pierce Arrested for Stealing $50 from Miss Seitz
Frank L. Pierce was arrested for larceny of $50 from the room of Miss Eliza Seitz at 119 Warren Avenue last month. Pierce, resident of Everett, was taken into custody yesterday.
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Frank L. Pierce
Eliza Seitz
Warren Avenue
Pierce
Everett
Fitzsimmons Returns to New York amid Floral Welcome
Bob Fitzsimmons arrived at the Pennsylvania rail road Jersey City station with his wife and child. Martin Julian, his manager, escorted him from the stand and into a flower decorated carriage. A large Easter horseshoe formed of roses followed to the West street dock before Fitzsimmons headed to the Hotel Bartholdi.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Aby
West Street
Martin Julian
Fitzsimmons
Bartholdi
Boxing Gossip: Sullivan Haley Bout Off Over Failing Finger
Dave Sullivan says his match with Patsey Haley is off due to a finger injury after amputation. He plans to resume when ready and may challenge Sammy Kelly at 115 pounds for the title, while others like Johnny Griffin George Dixon and Dan Snyder are noted for upcoming bouts or matches. Corbett remains hopeful of reclaiming the world title.
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Dave Sullivan
Patsey Haley
Buffalo
College Point
L. I
Dave
Haley
Sammy Kelly
Johnny Griffin
George Dixon
Johnny
Dick Moore
John Boner
Philadelphia
George Byers
Lon Beck
Jack Smith
Jack
Boston
Frank Keefe
Peter Jackson
Joe Mullins
Mullins
Jackson
Corbett
South Boston
East
Dan Snyder
McGreil
Bennett
Snyder
George V. Tuohey
Champion Neel Retires From Tennis Career
Chicago reports champion Carl B. Neel has retired to pursue a summer course at the School of Mines in Houghton Michigan. He plans to attend the Western tournament in the city and may defend his Western title if feasible, but will not play otherwise.
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Chicago
Carl B. Neel
Neel
School of Mines
Houghton
Mich
Sale of Fern Cliff stud hackney horses opens at Rhinebeck
The American Horse Exchange in Rhinebeck N Y begins selling hackney and coach horses from the Fern Cliff stud farm. Among eighty four head offered eighteen belong to John Jacob Astor. Notable lots include Gopher a black gelding 1803 and Rica a bay mare 1893 from Glendon Stock Farms with bids around 280 to 445 dollars.
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New York
Fern Cuf
Rhinebeck
N. Y
American Horse Exchange
John Jacob Astor
Gopher
Courter-Morgan
John E. Lennon
Providence
Lk. I
Rica
B. m
Glendon Stock
Professor Peter T. Austin Named Consulting Chemist
Professor Peter T. Austin has been appointed consulting chemist to Pegamo d, signaling a formal industry collaboration. The move places Austin in a key advisory role on chemical processes and product development for the firm.
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Peter T. Austin
Pegamo'd
Century Road Club of America Eyes Full Road Racing Control
At the annual Century Road Club of America meeting a vote will decide if the club assumes active control of road racing echoing the Los Angeles Bicycle Association model. President Skinkle backs an alliance with the L A W, planning a racing board, official handicapper, and formal rules to elevate standards and expand membership across states.
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Century Road Club of America
Skinkle
L. A. W. Assembly
Albany
Century Road Club
C. R. Co
C. R. Cc
Sanction Granted for May 31 Track Meet
Manager Harry E. Ducker of the Charles River track secured a sanction for a race meet on May 31 conflicting with the A C C spring meet in Waltham. The sanction applies only to the evening electric light meet, allowing Boston racegoers to enjoy racing on Decoration Day.
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Harry E. Ducker
Charles River
Waltham
Boston
Vicinity
Bicycle Notes and Local Cycling Developments
The Massachusetts L A W will receive today a road hog complaint filed by S. Vinton and Fred Smyth after a triplet riding incident on the B and A bridge at Dartmouth Street. Haverhill A A plans a bicycle track at Hoyt's Grove this spring and Gloucester prepares a 20 mile road race entry list extension to midnight Thursday. A Long Island railroad plan for bicycle storage at way stations is noted alongside a potential June 6 match race at Tioga track. Citizens urge opening Castle Island to bicyclists and request debate on managing urban cycling access.
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Rights and Privileges Committee
Massachusetts
Messrs. Co
Messrs
Orient
Waltham
Gloucester
Bostonian C. C
Michigan
Detroit & Erie Plank Road Company
Boston
Andy
Mr. Anderson
Commonwealth Avenue
Lake Street
Long Island Railroad
Eddie Bald
Tom Cooper
Walter Sanger
Tioga Track
Philadelphia
Greater Boston
Castle Island
Om Beyer Mw Rg
Pew Cornea
Vom
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R. R
Seaver
Cambridge Aldermen
MR. Shuman
Toronto
Deputy Collector OF Internal Revenue
Eddy Gurry
Creedon and McCoy
Fitz’s
ASTOR
Royal Worcester
Middletown Cycles
Munger
New England
Halladay
Mercury, Massasoit
Beebe Cooyoolbns
Horace Partridge
Hanover St
L.A. W. and
R. G. Alliance
Victor
Eagle
Lovell
Sterling
Union, New Mail
Devonshire ST
M’causland, JR
GEO. N. Pierce Coo
Columbus Avenue
N.Y
Waltham Comet
Puncturoid Mfg. Co
Boylston St
Henley
Mr. Low & CO
Eliot Streel
Wheeler
Boylston
Clarendon St
Cleveland
H. M. Rich
Canton St
Harvard
Upper Massachusetts Hall
F Qugla Orda
Yale
Moulton
Hollister
Lehmann
S. Hollister
J. H. Moulton
Varsity
California
Blanchard
Farrar
Fuseull Mall Square
J. E. Farwell & Co
Pearl Street
New Eng
Tremont Et
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