Plucky Cambridge Runner Tom Longboat Finishes Second in Marathon
Longboat crosses the finish in 2 hours 27 minutes 64.45 seconds near the B A A building after a dramatic run from Commonwealth avenue to Exeter street. Fowler finishes second, with a freight-train delay at South Framingham costing him the record by about two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Cambridge
Mr. Ashley
Exeter Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Jack Caffrey
South Framingham
O'Mara
Caffrey
Jimmy Lee
St. Alphonsus
Framingham
Natick
Lee
Lorz
Petch
la Barre
Frank
Spring
Longboat
Neary
Mellor
Carr
John J. Hayes
Jenson
St. Bartholomew Club
Prouty
Mattapan
Hicks
Lindquist
O’mara
Cambridgeport
Wellesley
LaBarre
Washington Street
Onondaga
Marathon Run Shows Longboat Dominance In Cold Finish
Longboat led the field to a dramatic win as Cambridgeport’s Robert Fowler chased him through a brutal course finished in strong times. Fred Lorz failed to finish while 53 of 102 starters completed the grueling race amid snow flurries and biting wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fowler
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Cambridgeport
Fowler
Sammy Mellor
William Frank
New York
Athens
Michael Spring
Fred Lorz
Mohawk A. Co
Wellesley
Peter Foley
Shipman
Longboat Wins Boston Marathon in Record Time
Onlookers roared as H. Thomas Longboat of the West End Y M C A Toronto beat rivals including Lorz and Lee to a record finish. Crowds hailed the Indian runner’s flat footed start, steady climbs, and final burst through Commonwealth Avenue to claim victory and praise from manager Mr. Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall of Fame
Commonwealth Avenue
Leif Ericson
Massachusetts Avenue
Longboat
Boston Post
C. H. Ashley
West End
Tom
Thomas Longboat
West End Y. M. C. A
Toronto
Ont
Robert Fowler
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Asso
J. J. Hayes
St. Bartholomew Club
New York
J. W. O’mara
James J. Lee
St. Alphonsus Association
Roxbury
C. E. Petch
North End
A. C
Carl D. Schlobohm
Mercury A. A
Yonkers
N. Y
Peruna Editorial Argues Patent Medicines Benefit Families
An editorial tracing the rise of patent medicines from old home remedies. It praises Peruna as a trusted, affordable household remedy and argues the industry saves people money while expanding access to medical guidance, despite doctor opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Hartman
Peruna
Longboat Traces Marathon Victory In Cheerful Run
The runner Longboat describes staying in step the entire race though amid dust and crowds of autos and bikes. He recalls snow weather, sleet, and feeling at home with a Canadian flag aid as he nears the finish along Exeter street and the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter Street
Cheapest health insurance you can buy Cascar ets
An advertisement touts Cascarets as the cheapest form of health insurance providing 90 percent protection against common illnesses by promoting bowel health. It claims a ten cent weekly cost, a portable West Pocket Box, and cautions to buy genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped CCC.
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Cascaret
Sterling Remedy Company
Dr Miles Heart Cure Cited By Indianapolis Woman
Rebecca Bennet of Indianapolis credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with stopping her frequent sinking spells. She says three spells a day occurred before treatment and ceased after five bottles. The ad notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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Dr. Miles
Rebecca Bennet
Indianapolis
Ind
Money Bank
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
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Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
James W. O'Mara
the Post
Arthur E. Kramer
Ashley
Newton Lower Falls
Auburndale
Charles E. Petch
Sidney Hatch
Chicago
J. H. Neary
Hatch
Montana
Rockys
John Lindquist
A. and G. Club
Brooklyn
Carl Schlobohm
Mercury A. C
le Barre
Bennett
Kerr
Hamilton
George W. Brown
Stevens’ Corner
Ashland
St. Alphonsus A. A
David Kneeland
St. Phillips A.A
Potter
Parker A. C
Ed Carr
Xavier Club
George Billings
Mike Spring
Hills
Coolidge
Bostonians
Post
Boston
Arthur Kramer
Uneeda
Watson Coleman
White Lynn
Peruna Editorial NO
Boston Eye
Tremont Street
Jos. Grady
Wilson Bros
Wedding Rinds Jewellers
Court St
Wilsons
Hanover St
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