Quaker City Club Meet Opens With Favorable Weather
African runners led by visiting vaulters arrive in Philadelphia for morning trial heats at 9 and 98 foot finals at 3. Officials and riders report a sunlit day, a wood track in top condition, and detailed measurements. Johnnie Johnson injuries may keep him from competing. An all night smoker at the national headquarters capped the day with a showcase program.
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Philadelphia
West Fairmount Park Arm
Quaker
Johnnie Johnson
Willow Grove
National
Racing board accepts long pace records at Charles River Park
LAW racing board chairman Mott announces in this week's bulletin the acceptance of paced records by Eddie McDuffee and Jimmy Michael from the June 17 match at Charles River Park. Record lists include McDuffee from two to thirteen miles and Michael from fourteen to fifteen miles. Sanctions will be refused for Kenora Trotting Park Haverhill and Oak Island Revere due to unsanctioned events. Francis Tirrell Chelsea will be refused all privileges.
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Chairman Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
Eddie McDuffee
Jimmy Michael
Charles River Park
McDuffee
Michael
Kenora
Haverhill
Mass
Oak Island
Revere
J. H. Gilmore
Burlington
West
Lst
Fatal Anger Ends In Deep Wrist Wound At Home
Mrs Julie Barnett 30 of 131 Cambridge street died at Massachusetts General Hospital after ether was given for surgery on a deep wrist wound. Medical Examiner will autopsy to decide if death came from the wound or ether effects on a weak heart. Husband George Barnett 30 held at the station after police were informed hours later.
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Julia Barnett
Cambridge Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Stedman
Board of Health
Barnett
Robbery and assault at Miss Bond’s house in Shawmut Avenue
A masked stranger posing as a room seeker attacked Miss Bond, gagged her, and robbed a desk of cash after paying a $1 retainer. Police traced a linked series of similar thefts, noting serialized one dollar bills and a prior gold watch theft, with investigations focusing on a professional thief thought to be connected to a prior incident.
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Shawmut Avenue
Homer Guion
Upton Street
Miss Bond
Dwight Street
Foster
Hanscom
Kelly
Doherty
Post
Boston
Miss Ackerly
Mitten Bros
Tremont Street
Great Bicycle Meet in Philadelphia Finals and Races Listed
The article outlines the great bicycle meet in Philadelphia with finals at the arena and track. It lists morning trials for amateur and professional events including one and two mile races and cash and medal prizes. Officials for the meet are named with roles for referees timers scorers starters clerks and photographers.
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Philadelphia
Williams' Root Beer a Pleasant Thirst Quencher
A pleasant thing to have in the house to quench thirst is Williams' Root Beer. It promises satisfying deliciousness with every glass and a lasting good effect. Made from choice roots and herbs, it tones the system cools the blood aids digestion and increases appetite. Can be prepared at home for about 2 cents a glass to counteract summer heat.
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Williams
Norwood Rider Targets 200-Mile Road Record Push
Warren F. Taylor of Norwood plans a Sunday attempt to beat the 200 mile road record. The route passes Stoughton Taunton Attleboro North Attleboro and Wrentham for 200 miles in four laps. Pacemakers include J W Urquhart Verde Westgate and several Bristol County Wheelmen and Norwood Cycle Club members. Timers are D onnally Haskins Holahan and Fenton. Taylor starts at 8 a m.
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Warren F. Taylor
Norwood
Stoughton
Taunton
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Wrentham
J. W. Urquhart
Verde Westgate
Allie Barber
Dan Daley
James P. Gardiner
Bristol County Wheelmen
Hiram Barrows
W. Baker
Roy Barrett
J. Colburn
Norwood Cycle Club
Messrs. S. P. Donnally
H. W. Haskins
T. Holahan
J. Fenton
Mr. Taylor
Roxbury Cyclists Prepare for Sunapee Lake Trip
The Roxbury Campers head to Sunapee Lake New Hampshire with members Winkleman Sondheim Cox Martin Ade Hamilton Sondheim and Duncan Hobart Green as chaperoned by Bob Hyde. Essex County Wheelmen plan a Lynn race on August 14 with entries from Hartford Worcester and Springfield pending. entries close August 10.
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Casey
Keckberg
Nat
Frank Butler
Roxbury
Sunapee Lake
N. H
H. A. Winkleman
BE. H. Sondheim
J. Fred Cox
E. A. Martin
John Ade
Andy Hamilton
Henry Sondheim
Roxbury B. C
Walter Duncan
Ed Hobart
Burt Green
Bob Hyde
Massachusetts B. C
Pease
Essex County
Lynn
Hartford
Worcester
Springfield
Massachusetts
Harness Meet Highlights at Granite State Park
Dover New Hampshire August third day of the harness meeting at Granite State Park produced a strong program. Louis Victor won the 2:15 trot after the postponement. In the 2:16 pace Fieldmont led the first heat while Zanita swept the next three heats. Monopole captured the 2:13 pace in straight heats as Refina won the 2:10 pace with clear margins. The events were postponed to tomorrow noon due to darkness.
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Monopole
George G
Woodshed
Refina
Hood's Pills Claim Cure for Liver Ailments
An old advertisement asserts Hood's Pills cure liver ills biliousness sick headache jaundice indigestion and constipation. Sold by druggists for 26 cents with easy-to-use instructions.
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Hood
Somerville Robbery Targets Tenement Houses on Ibettson Street
Somerville police investigate a burglary at the H M Clark and George Davis tenement on Ibettson street off Somerville avenue. A strong box and a pocketbook were stolen from a lower apartment after intruders entered through a broken sash. No arrests or clues yet.
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Somerville
Hiram M. Clark
George Davis
Fitchburg Railroad
Ibettson Street
Somerville Avenue
Mr. Clark
Mr. Davis
Boston
Mrs. Clark
Mrs. Davis
Kentucky Revokes License of Massachusetts Benefit Life
Louisville August 6 State Insurance Commissioner Comingore has revoked the license of the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association to operate in Kentucky citing the muddled condition of the companys affairs.
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Louisville
Comingore
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Kentucky
One Mile Expert Race at Worcester Oval
A $500 stake one mile race on Worcester Oval features Tommy Conneff versus George B. Tindler on the 24th. Both have international renown and may threaten record pace if conditions suit. Eugene Buskley to referee with top state promoters in charge. expected 6,000 to 7,000 spectators.
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Worcester Oval
Tommy Conneff
George B. Tindler
Conneff
Tommy
Inder
Worcester
Athletic Enterprises
Eugene Buskley
Track meet notes show hammer and weight events results
The report details performances by Flanagan Mitchell and Chadwick in hammer and 36 pound weight events with distances and placements. It also covers a rifle contest between Sixty-ninth and Irish National Alliance regiments and lists multiple race results with winners and times.
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Flanagan
Mitchell
Chadwick
Yale
Dennis O’connell
O’connell
Irish National Alliance
J. J. Hanean
Mr. Vernon
Jerome Buc
Jerome Buck
Knickerbocker
Thomas Burke
P. Mackey
W. S. Pat
J. Donovan
Xavier A
Sitewick
John Flanagan
J. S. Mitchell
A. C
Charles Chadwick
Yale University
Dennis O'Connell
A.C
J. & Mitchell
P. A
R. F. McKkintry
T. J. Graham
G. P. Arnold
H. J. H. Asendorf
Stine
Corinthian Regatta Sails Through Northeasterly Winds
Postponed Corinthian Yacht Club races began yesterday amid a rattling northeast breeze. Nettie beat Iroleta in Class A after a tough duel. Hoodlum won Class B. Cleopatra and Fantasy topped Classes C and EB. Fly and Water Lily won knockabout prizes as privateers tally two legs apiece. third day races planned this afternoon with postponed knockabout at 10.
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Corinthian Yacht Club
Beatrice
Little Peter
Nettie
Walter Burgess
Iroleta
Hoodlum
Cleopatra
Fantasy
W. O. Gay
Magona
Hood'um
Boston Pipe Coverers meet and new members joined
The newly organized Boston Pipe Coverers Union held a meeting at 45 Eliot Street with President John M. White presiding. Thirteen new members were initiated and Delegate Albert Davis reported on the Massachusetts Federation of Labor convention. The union will join Labor Day parade with a three person committee arranging details.
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Boston Pipe Coverers’ Union
Eliot Street
John M. White
Albert Davis
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
Elevator Explosion Destroys Structure and Wrecks Area
A massive blast shattered an elevator building on Jefferson Street near Carroll Avenue. The eastern wall collapsed into the river, the west wall fell on workers, and the roof tore apart. Debris and fires spread through nearby blocks as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze. Estimated loss runs to $300,000, fully insured.
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Jefferson Street
Carroll Avenue
Wrenn and Campbell Beat Mahony and Hayes in Doubles
In Hoboken today American duo R D Wrenn and O S Campbell defeated English pair H S Mahony and W V Hayes 6 4 6 4 8 6 in an international exhibition doubles match on the St George grounds. Campbell showcased net dash while Wrenn dominated with all‑court play in a strong American victory.
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New York
R. D. Wrenn
Campbell
Mahony
W. W. Eaves
St. George Cricket Grounds
Hoboken
N. J
Wrenn
United States
Hayes
Eaves
Campell
Campebell
O. S. Campbell
America
W. V. Hayes
England
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Eat
Men's Novelty Clothing Co
Washington Od
Columbia Theatre
Open Co’ Gs
Anchor Clothing Co
Aeret
Cross
George D. Gideon
National Racing Board
A. D. Waite
Cohoes
N. Y
George W. Dorntee
Herbert W. Foltz
Indianapolis
Henry Dixon
Dixon
Ill
Fred Gerlash
Chicago
S. A. Boyle
Collins
Sterling Hiatt
Fred Patee
Peoria
Conway W. Sams
Baltimore
C. M. Price
Scranton
James C. Tattersall
Trenton
A. D. Peck
Harvey T. Uhler
J. F. Neil
Frank A. Tucker
Linc Plumly
George F. East
A. D. Knapp
Williamsport
Penn
William Jose
Washington
Frank Dietrick
Wilkesbarre
John A. 8. Heath
H. Walter Schlicter
C. A. Boyle
Pittsburg
C. HB. Graves
Omaha
BD. W. Fitch
M. Eb.maxen
Commercial Club
Colorado
Taggart
National Meet
Bicycle Notes
Dr. Wood
Crackman
Dover
Sameer
Louis Victor
Tuscarora
Blackwood Patchen Demarest
Ventura
Ch. m
Gellig
Carpente
Setasso
Hazel Dell
Dore
Nicola, B. G
Knapp
Frank Pearson
B. S
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Bowen
Corne
Paddy D
O’ Houghton
Sady Chazy Boy
B. G
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Perce
Majorie
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Alice
Marsh
Fifield
Edna B
Ueezer
Skinner
Sanita
Onawa-Midnight
Bik
Saturn
Galvin
Diversion
Warren
Annie Shedd
Hallena Duplex
Gath
Bernier
Donne
McNamee
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Sarah Jane
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Neve
Leicester-Robin
Absahasa
Demarest
Tacads Cosbiieneee
B. G. Cromwell
Ene
Itc
Wilkes
George Wilkes
G. Y Roseee, Jr
Terry Foo
Sanford
Potter Dave Aanp
Somervile
Paice
H. M. Clark
Hanover St
Ka-Da
Wrenn-Campbell
Atlanta
H. A. Ruckeer
Cole
Internal Revenue
District of Georgia
Trammell
Rucker
A. J. Smith
Colby
Bissell
American Wringer Company
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Streets
Ree
Katie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Titus—Seaward
Harry ‘. Titus
Annie E. Seaward
Tead
Angie A
Hawara L. Tead
City Missionary Society
Park Street Church
J. Newman & Sons
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