Elks Carnival Features Armed Light Battery and Races
The second day at Combination Park drew about 15,000 spectators including Mayor Hart and a Boston City Council delegation. Light Battery C wowed crowds with full tilt maneuvers as pacers and horses ran the track, while Lass Luna rode three mounts bareback. Afternoon trotting highlighted fast heats with Winola sweeping 2:15 class races, and dog and whippet events entertained in the grandstand area. A vaudeville act by Leo Cervalto on a high spiral drew fireworks and cheers as crowds remained lively through the evening.
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Combination Park
Hart
Boston
Pacestt Lustan
Dol
Joe Patchen
Bostons
Independents
E. B. Hynes
St. John A. A
C. C. McCarthy
Boston's Novice Run and Horse Races Highlights
The report covers a novice run winning by Cc. a. Ww. Bes and a 16-pound shot win by Coe with strong showings by Carthy and St. J. A. A. It then details an evening of horse races including a free-for-all pace for $500 and a Medford stake, plus a lacrosse match where the Independents beat the Bostons 3-1 and notes Joe Patchen's record pursuit and upcoming events at the track and a grand firemen’s muster with regional contingents and official guests expected.
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Boston
J. Burien
Coe
P. Ei
Wun
Queen A
Ain
Carthy
Fanning Arrest Tied to April City Robbery Case
John Fanning, after losing his job in St Louis and taking the plate of a street car striker, was arrested in Charlestown for the April 14 brutal robbery of Philip Sullivan. Sullivan, an inmate of Togus for Home, was in the city for rest and was seen in the West End with two men. Fanning, of Essex Street Charlestown, is linked to the incident.
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St. Louis
Joan Fanning
Philip Sullivan
Sullivan
West End
Fanning
Ib Essex Street
Charlestown
Cuban teachers collect payroll in Boston with Marching to Jerusalem game
In Holden and Boston, Cuban teachers queued for payroll cards for 60,000 dollars owed. About 300 teachers received cards and will collect cash after hours as Superintendent Frye arranges returns via Havana. Excursions and social events accompanied the payout process. The piece notes a separate campus dance and a theater concert upcoming for the Catholic societies.
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Jerusalem
Holden
Senor Edward Morales
Frye
Washington
Havana
Neponsét
Quincy Street
Dorchester
St. Peter's Church
Miss Powers
Miss Lynch
Carruth
Amateur photo contest rules and prizes announced
The notice outlines a photography contest for amateurs with restrictions on portraits and models, bans on discrimination, and weekly prize payments. It notes photographers may not retain images and emphasizes broad participation.
Cuba to hold general election for constitutional delegates
War Department announces Cuban elections for 1900 to choose delegates to a constitutional convention. Elections set for the island on the third Saturday of September 1900 with delegates apportioned by province. Havana to host the convention on the first Monday of November 1900.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Havana
United States
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Stage Matters and Theater Gossip across New England
J Gilmour and company played all summer at Theatre on stage next Saturday to Providence for a week. Krista Boy and Camille, Guy Standing widowed, Eugene Ormonde to visit The Nook at Wheeler's Point in Gloucester and open Schubert Theatre in Buffalo Sept 8. Gertrude Coghlan in New York rehearsing Vanity Fair, Tennessee’s Pardner at Bowdoin Square Aug 20, Mary Young brother Pierre Young, Fred C Whitney with Minnie Seligman in Dad's Own Girl. Rehearsals soon. Grace Reals in New York closing arrangements. Grace Atwell at Annisquam health good. The Cadet Girl doing well. Harvard celebration tonight at the Chutes with Pi Beta and Hasty Pudding. James Gilbert’s work praised. Gilmour’s company to be honored next week. season ends Saturday night. Keith’s features strong. Parisian dancers at Austin Stone. Washville Troubadours and Gorman’s comedians at Norumbega Park.
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J. H. Gilmour
Mp x
Providence
Ae “Kristo Aoy
Camille
Guy Standing
Ssianche Burton
Boston
Eugene Ormonde
the Nook
Wheeler's Po
Gloucester
Schubert Theatre
Buffalo
Gertrude Coghlan
New York
Thackeray
Charles Coghlan
Tennessee
Bowdoin
Mary Oung
Fred C. Whitney
Minnie Seligman
Grace Reals
Grace Atwell
Annisquam
the Herald
Harvard
Chutes
Pi Bta
Hasty Ding Societies
Pettgrenenos
Root
James Gilbert
Orence Rockwell
Gilmour
the Tremont
Boiuimess Atre
Ofra
Ridney Drew
Arthur Dunn
Kittle Mitchell
the Blondells
Keith
Austin & Stone
Gorman
Norumbeso Park
Three Deaths Reported in 26th Regiment Area
Partial OCR reads of a military report note three deaths in the 26th Regiment locality. Names and exact causes are unclear from the fragment. Further readable details mention J Airey, Harte Pap ta ian, and wy lunteernfantry with unclear context.
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Eats
J Airey
Gentle Harte Pap
Ta Ian
Wylunteernfantry
Clause ‘Bera
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INOLA
Pace
Leo Cervalto
Han
Winola
Gyp Walnut
Emma BH
Sieh
Tha T Brew
John O
John T
Wino
Emma Be
Gyp
Howe
Ustler
Hee Alberta
Wes
Wacco
Pecs
G. Garth
Henry van Auken
Mercury Wikes
Bt Bretting
Arte Russel
Samishin
Arawey
Ben Wilkes
Fix. G
C. Lockwood
Pratt
S . Proctor
Atic Maid
B. m
BE. Srannom
Asco
D. G. Dore
Professor Welch
Dandy
John Graham
Wee
John F. Moakley
Conc
Hodgkins
Clef
Course
Bathues
Cate
Boston College
Ed Hines
Jim Harley
Kane
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New England
Nceton Pretory School
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J. A. A. OA Gia
W. F. Korb
E. J. Hurley
Malden
Hae Mauey
J. Re Rurphy
B. C. Pis Res
H. J. Kane
B. B. A. A. Oyuds
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Summer Girl
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Keazer
Tee Ro
Roe A Ma
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Lockwood
Ack
Clioweil
Medford
Ic Ceunineoneae
Rooney
Rhinua
Bryan
Rowdy
Wishe
Nestor
Jones and Barnes
George Ferrin
Neilson
B. Brunet
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Walls
Feren
Peek Spas Saree Partok
Drake BF
O'Bton
C.eesseonverees
Farshall
H. Tracey
L. la Byease
Neto
de Anes
P. Mclaughlin
J. i Nash
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Douglass
Oe la Bréqué
McLaughlin
Ferrin
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E. Burke
John Ryan
Toda
Woodshed
Dan Q
Mercury Wilkes
Terrell
Manchester
N. H
Lynn
Rockland
Abingons
Whitmans
Owell
Bampson
Navy Yard
Sampson
John Fanning
Cobans
Westword
Westwood
South Station
Green Lodge
George T. Washburn
Neponset Valley
Washburn
8. W. Jefferson
Allen
King and Stone
Carleton, Lavandera
de Morelia
Albert E. Fowler
Héméaway Gymnasium
Resault
Sanders Theatre
Boston Post
Bovisios Bice
Fematca
Dee
Angie Bethérs
Amatopre
Ndeal
Theron D. Perkins
Rowe's Wharf
Nantaat
G. P. Cushing
Isles OF Shoals
NEW Brunswick Sakes Fay
Sugarstons
Onda
Joan Endicott
Snow's
Atlantic Ave
Plymouth
John B. Dupre
Treas
G P. A
Stage Matters
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Winthrop Steamboat Co
Atlantic Avenue
Salem Willows
Pidney Drew
Clara Belle Jeston
Blondells
Yady
Ile
Comedienne
Bruno
Day
Ana Fred Huber
Eb and
Zarrow
Fred Brown
Alice
Sears
Castle Twente
Pere
H. A. du Souchet
India
Nothius Mieher
Mexico
Norumbec
M Park
Cloucester
Cape Ann
North Shore
City
North Side
Taswa_ Duncan
Tral Wharf
Wharf
Coleumbus Orchestra
Joucester
E. & Merchant
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat CO
Nabrant
Bronlaz Lafricain
Naval Brigade
Bani
Lincoln Wharf
Baas Point
Nahant
Bass Point
BI Pom
Ostrich Farm
P. Lane
BASS_POINT
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Carr
Bay Line
Jordan
J. R. Bacon
Gen
Mer
Bretie
Warsi Tain
Adams Hoas
St Sight
Wtharvary Stan
Harmacy Day Grounds
Huntington Avenue
Murwell
Remor
Bronson Howard
Boston Ball Grounds
Cincinnati
Apleton & It’s
Washington Lane
Connell Ket
Adams House
Columbia
Faust
Ewell Mat
New Palace
Jovinrk
Mons Row
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