Mile and Quarter-Mile Champions Crowned at Philadelphia
Fred J. Loughead of Sarnia Canada won the professional quarter mile and one mile championships at Willow Grove in a national L A W meet. The event drew top riders like Cooper Randall Bald Oldfield and Mertens as the Army of Wheelmen watched. Loughead defeated rivals in multiple heats, with notable finishes by Cooper Randall and Bald in the quarter and one mile races.
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Philadelphia
Fred Jd. Loughead
Sarnia
Can
Morgan & Wright Racing
Dave Shafer
Tom Butler
Cambridgeport
Louisville
Kiser
Cooper
Baid
Sanger
Major Taylor
Mosher
Newton
Callahan
Willow Grove
McFarland
Fred Loughead
J. A. Newhouse
O. L. Stevens
Charles A. Church
W. C. Sanger
Edw. Llewellyn
Chicago
W. H. Fearing
New York
Chub Nelson
Springfield
Gardiner
Randall
Bald
Loughead
Schade
Goehler
Miller
E. C. Hausman
R. A. Miller
C. W. Clark
H. W. Middendorff
C. M. Bly
Northampton
Mass
W. A. Ladue
Ertz
Howard
Stevens
Middendorf
A. C. Mertens
F. A. McFarland
Nat Butler
Fred Titus
W. W. Simms
L. A. Callahan
Barney Oldfield
Mertens
Oldfield
Titus
Butler
Major
Ontario
Turners of Philadelphia advertise Bicola Pills nerve cure
A historical advertisement promotes Bicola Pills as a universal remedy for nervous system diseases with particular emphasis on women weak from nervous prostration. It claims immediate relief for rheumatic and nervous ailments and lists numerous Boston Cambridge and other area agents and products including Tarzina skin ointment and Little Liver Turns pills.
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Bicola
Turnens
Philadelphia
Boston
Bean & Haris, Connolly & Davis
A. H. Cop Choate Rug
Emical Oo
A. J
EK. Colea
Tanus D
Pear, F . & Co
A, Owry
M. J. Melatire
Daniel Stowell
F. H. Talcott
G. A. Garratt Pany
Cambridge
Cahill
Maurice Zoconet
George M. Olive
H. Adama
J. Hton
Geo. W. Warren Moore
Ovne
A. Johnson
LS. Johnson & Co
Custom House St
Mass
Ex tradited former banker Balensi linked to Sugar Bowl case
In New York a jailed Balensi formerly known as William Bellwood remains under guard as authorities plan extradition on embezzlement and forgery charges. His Paris ties to the Lebaudy affair draw interest, while partner Maurice Joly learns of Balensi’s past and dissolves their Philadelphia jewelry store partnership amid estimates of $7,000 in stock value.
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William A. Bellwood
Gillaume Balensi
Philadelphia
New York
Paris
Guillaume Balensi
Max Lebaudy
Mme. Balensi
Bellwood
Balensi
Marcus
M. Hanotaux
House
Friend & House
Maurice Joly
Cape May
Mr. Joly
Girard Avenue
Broad Street
Europe
Bijouterie
Brown University President Andrews and Corporation Clash
The Brown University corporation staunchly defends its right to question its president's public statements and calls for measured action, arguing that university leaders must uphold institutional duties over personal political expression. The letter, signed by J. H. Walker of New Hampton, NH, condemns meddling in current politics by faculty and emphasizes the university’s dependence on invested funds and prudent governance.
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Nariya
Harvard
Francis A. Walker
Andrews
Walker
Corporation of Harvard
Institute of Technology
Benjamin Andrews
Brown University
Brown
J. H. Walker
New Hampton, N. H
Open Letter Sparks Debate Over University Controversy
A faculty open letter urges action by the corporation to defend what they call truth against political influence. The signers deny any demand for political compliance by President Andrews and criticize the letter’s rhetoric as intemperate. The corporation believes the issue between President Andrews and the body transcends major party politics.
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Andrews
Larned Leads U S Over England In International Singles
At St George grounds Hoboken Aug 6 the United States beat England in a tennis series. W A Larned defeated W W Eaves 6 2 4 8 7 5 and J R D Wrenn beat H S Mahony 7 5 6 0 6 3. Nisbet beat G L Wrenn nine seven six eight six four. Final team standings shown in the table.
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New York
St. George Cricket Grounds
Hoboken
Eaves
Larned
R. D. Wrenn
Mahony
Nisbet
George Wrenn
W. A. Larned
America
W. W. Eaves
England
J. R. D. Wrenn
H.S. Mahony
H. A. Nisbet
G. L. Wrenn
All Reappointed Naval Brigade Staff Reinforced
General Bancroft reappointed every member of the old non commissioned staff of the Second Brigade. Lieutenant Sweet is likely to command the squad and work, serving as ordnance officer of the Naval Brigade. He will quarter with Colonel Pratt and the squad with the First Brigade staff this week.
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Bancroft
Naval Brigade
Lieutenant Sweet
Pratt
Prices for wringers and sweepers from American Wringer Co
Colby wringers priced from 3 to 5 dollars with 3.60 and 5.00 noted. Ball bearing wringers range 4 to 8 dollars with 4.60 7.00 8.00 listed. Combination roll wringers shown 1.60 to 2.50. Bissell carpet sweepers quoted 1.23. American Wringer Company located at 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer streets. Repairing specialty mentioned.
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Colby
Bissell
American
Franklin
Summer Streets
Specialty
Boston Woman Recounts Assault Case Details
A Post report details Deputy Hanscom's silence and Dr McQueeney's cautious statements about Miss Bond. Witness Mrs Walker describes a suspect who visited her lodging house with a gold plated teeth and a snake ring, matching Miss Bond's attacker description, supporting the assault claim.
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Pole Safo
Post
Hanscom
Weld Avenue
Egleston Square
McQueeney
West Dedham Street
Miss Bond
Dr. McLoud
Whit ney Succeeds Bancroft as Fifth Regiment Colonel
Field and staff officers of the Fifth Regiment elected Lieutenant-Colonel T. H. Whitney to succeed Colonel William A. Bancroft who was promoted to brigadier general. Major William H. Oakes became lieutenant-colonel and Captain H. P. Bullard was named senior major. Bancroft presided over the meeting.
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Bancroft
Major Oakes
T. H. Whitney
William A. Bancroft
William H. Oakes
H. P. Bullard
Post's Guide to Klondyke Now On Sale in Office
Post's official guide to the Klondyke offers valuable data and an accurate map with the best routes to reach the mines. The counting room of the Post sells the publication for interested readers.
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Post
Klondyke
The
Providence Police Nab Three in Fenner Stand Raid
Detectives Parker Merrill and Nickerson with Chief Holbrook and Officers Leonard Moan captured three men at the old Fenner stand in Johnson. Jack Farrell, wounded in the ankle, is linked to the Falmouth Bank attempt and a string of regional burglaries. Carter and Monahan fled. Moan was lightly wounded. a burglars kit and masks were found.
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Providence
Parker, Merrill and
Nickerson
Holbrook
Leonard
Moan
Johnson
Falmouth
Mass
New England
Whitinsville
Parker and Merrill
Jack
Farrell
John F. Carter
Charles Monahan
Moon
Monahan
Carter
Road House
Fenner Stand
Washington, D. C
Vigilant Wins In Six Hour Yacht Race Off Vineyard Haven
In a New York Yacht Club event at Vineyard Haven a six hour sail produced a close finish. Vigilant won the sloop class ahead of Navahoe by about 20 minutes as light winds limited speed and action.
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Vineyard Haven
New York Yacht Club
Vigilant
Navahoe
Pigeon with North Pole expedition note captured near Trieste
Gaulois reports a carrier pigeon bearing instructions for Professor Andree's polar balloon expedition was captured at Gradisca near Goritz, about twenty two miles from Trieste in Austria Hungary.
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Paris
The
Gaulois
Andree
North Pole
Gradisca
Goritz
Trieste
Austria-Hungary
Massachusetts Benefit Life policy row shows no new progress
There were no developments today affecting dissatisfied policy holders in the area of the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association. Reg. William Heywood reported progress toward securing cooperation of policy holders in New England States. A Woodruff action meeting heard a letter from a Boston merchant and policy holder calling President Rolker and associates legalized robbers.
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New York
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
William Heywood
New England
Woodruff @action
Boston
Rolker
British cabinet may propose October reply on bimetallic talks
The British government informed the American Bimetallic Commission it will likely report on the US proposals in October. Senator Wolcott said Sir Michael Hicks Beach expressed concern Britain was not yet ready to answer the envoy and ambassador on an international agreement. He expects a cabinet meeting early in October.
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London
American Bimetallic Commission
United States
Wolcott
Michael Hicks-Beach
Boy's wit stops Chelsea fire at oil rag blaze
An 18 year old youth named Chester Hickey spotted a blaze in the finishing room of White Holman and Co on Marginal Street. He crawled through a transom to reach oily rags, then used a pail of water to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived. No damage or injuries reported.
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Chelsea
Chester -Hickey
White, Holman & Co
Mountain Region Train Schedules and Stops Listing
A dense timetable lists numerous routes, stations, and frequencies across New Hampshire and nearby towns. It names Manchester Concord Ossipee Plymouth Laconia and Wolfeboro lines with daily and Sunday services and notes special runs to Weirs and White River Junction. The document names Landers as General Passenger Agent and details connections to Montreal Quebec and Chicago via several lines.
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Manchester
Concord
New Boston
North Wearre
Beg
North Weare
Portsmouth
Hooksett
Gunodok
Pittsfield
Ana Bi Oa
Sea
Concorde
Laconia
Wweliis
Plymouth
Ounth
EN Concord
Warren
HAV
Verhill
Maplewood Bethlehead
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Kee
Norwich
Hanover
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooks
Quebec
A. M
D. M
Hyde Park
Montpelier
White River Crary
Montreal
de White River Junction
Mont Riad
Bosag Air Line
Saturchigago
G. T. Ry
Gae
Fitchburg
Keene
Bellows Falls
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edwards
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Vermont
New York
Canada
Boston
Gore Boston
Eton
Compar
Amee
Bo Hington Street
Union Station
Watson
Causeway Street
J. RK
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Post's Guide TO
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Second Street
West Second Street
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Fitchburg Railroad
Leasant
Cou. G. Walden Smith
Keith
Tremont SL
Tremont St
Sanfords G
Emin Sanford
Mark
Ginger
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Providence Police
Falmouth Burglars
Nettie
W. Burgess
Little Peter
H. Mock
Beatrice
J Cavanaugh
E Schaaf
Privateer
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RE. A. Boardman
Satanic
D. Fidlett, Jr
Sphinx
A. Keith
A. W. Ericsson
Stearns
Cleopatra
H M. Faxon
Korali
R. D. Robbins
Omeme
Wm. Barker
Egeria
R F. Tucker
Allison
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Alpine
C. J. Blethen
Cockatoo
C. S. Eaton
Jacobin
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R. Wiggin
Dorothy
F. Brewster Eeenee
Water Lily
C F Lyman
Comet
A A. Laurence
Maia
E. Paine
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C B Tucker
Andree Pigeon
Halifa&, N. S
Hull
Eng
Prince Edward
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Yarmouth
William Clark
Winthrop Ice Company
Point Shirley
Gage
Mr. Clark
McLean Hospital
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Niver—Squire
William
Aplvey
William Kingman Niver
Syracuse
Marietta
Hills
Damaris P. Hills
Franklin Street
Wakefield
Mas
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont &T
New Haven
Hartford
R.R. Old Colony System
Uniess
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New London
Shore Line
Nework
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
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Stonington
Pein Rif
Baltimore
Washington
Ptaamer Marziané
Bv. m. Pall River
Ae Seegave
New Bedford
Kneeland Street
Whitman
Classet
Pinter
Provincetown
di. Chatham
Hyannis
A. Wood's Hole
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Leoming and
Clinton
Jid
L. Connor
Railroads
Boston & Mainek. Rk
City Ticket Office
Washington Street
Ortland
Ag B. Las Bahday
Auugusta
Bangor—S
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Moe Ae
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Halifax
Aorowincessateen
Kws
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Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk RY
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Wiscasser Thomaston
Rockland
Bath
North Conway
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Castine
Deer
Sswick
West
Bar Harbors
Millbridge
Jonesport
Machiasport
Portland
Eastport
Calais
St, Andrews
N. B
Warre D. Landers
Hoosac Tunnel
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Williamstown
Troy
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Utica
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Rochester
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Cincinnati
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Proy
Kago
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Pacific Express
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