Bryan Praises Adlai as Strong Presidential Hope
In Fairview Nebraska William J. Bryan reports a busy day with callers from across the country and letters about his presidential prospects. He notes Adlai E Stevenson’s Illinois primary success boosts the national ticket and praises Stevenson as a superb candidate.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
United States
Henry Clayton
Alabama
Henry George, Jr
New York
Harvey W. Hardy
Erie
Wyoming
Bryan
Epworth Guild
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Stevenson
Bray Attempts 12 Mile Swim to Boston Light
John Bray of East Boston plans a Thursday attempt to swim from Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light. A famed long distance swimmer, Bray aims to finally complete the journey after a previous delay in Old Home Week. He has trained daily for two months, often swimming five to six miles along the harbor route.
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Boston
Charlestown Bridge
John Bray
Bray
Louis Jacot
Sam Mahoney
Boston Light
Wood Island Park Bathhouse
Jeffries Point
Deland and
Dorello Leads All The Way In Eastern Yacht Club Race
In light southeast breeze at Marblehead the Dorello dominated the open race winning Class M against Marie L and Sakuntala by large margins. Onda II led N P class with Sintram second, Gringo third, Tabasco III fourth. Achilles won Class Q with Little Rhody II and Eleanor close behind. Harbor activity grows as New York Yacht Club fleet nears, with Vanadis and Ingomar among hundreds of yachts at anchor.
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Marblehead
Eastern Yacht Club
Sonderklasse
Corello
Marie L
Sakuntala
Dorello
N. P
Onda II
Sintram
Pig Rocks
Ingomar
Mason
Ellen
C. P. Curtis
Spokane
Lewis Clark
Manchester
Maria
Crowninshield W
Bandit C. H. Foster
Ate
H A. Morss
Corinthian
John Greenough
H B. Greenste
Gringo
H. Ee Jr
Proctor, Jr
Woman Shot During Magnol ia Hold Up Near Gloucester
Mrs. Cornell was shot in Magnolia during a robbery attempt. Two women found her unconscious in bushes and aided her to Oceanside Hotel as police pursued clues. A Greek man was detained and later cleared. detectives focus on Charles Key, a Magnolia stableman, and a suspect seen near the beach. Hospitals report the bullet did not penetrate the skull and Mrs. Cornell should recover.
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Magnolia
Dr. Kent
New York
Keg
Charles Phillips
Shore Road
W. A. Brooks
Massachusetts General Hospital
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H. S. Warren
Beacon Street
Oceanside
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Cornell
Post
Sailor Burke to meet Bill Papke at National A. C. Aug 18
The boxing page reports Sailor Burke versus Bill Papke set for August 18 at the National A. C. in Philadelphia. Rumors include Sam Langford–Stanley Ketchel possible, with Langford favored by current talk. Other notes mention Billy Glover vs Kid Locke for 15 rounds at Standard A. C. in Lymansville on August 18 and Jimmy Coffroth securing Colma permits for a year starting Sept. 5 with plans for Ketchel–Burns or Johnson bouts.
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Bill Papke
Sam Langford
Stanley Ketchel
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Ketchel
Billy Glover
Eddie Carter
Quaker City
Kid Locke
Philadelphia
A. C
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R. I
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Cal
Jimmy Coffroth
Jimmy
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Jack Robinson
Chicago
Bill Hurley
Glens Falls
N. Y
Jack
Bill
Brockton Defeats Lynn In Local League Tilt
Brockton won 5 to 8 over Lynn as Brooklyn’s Donovan watched Catterson, recently purchased, in a Aug 10 exhibition. Also Lawrence beat Haverhill 2 to 0 behind Connolly and Con naughton, Johnson key hits. Per game details include two-base hits by Mitchell and Johnson and a home run by Norris.
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Donovan
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Fishing fleet brings mackerel trade boost at T wharf
A 16-vessel arrivals at T wharf includes the Reliance with 500 fresh mackerel and 140 barrels from the Provinces. Swordfishermen Yankee Mabel E Bryson Klondyke report 656 46 and five swordfish. Groundfishermen haul 453 800 pounds of haddock cod hake and pollock with prices per pound. The Laurentian Belgravia Limon and other liners add to port traffic as Jamaica and Argentina movements continue. The Boston port sees mixed cargo shifts and the tug Active returns to service.
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Russell
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Vanes
Laurentian
Port
August 11 Miniature Almanac and Shipping Arrivals
The notice lists sun and moon times for August 11 and detailed arrivals and movements of steamers and tugs. Ships arriving include Laurentian, Claret, Belgravia, Vlera, Agnella, Admiral Sampson, Hali fax, Melrose, and more with destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and North America. Cleared and sailed vessels include Ivernia, Eric, Prince Arthur, Governor Cobb, Yale, and associated tugs and barges. various routes and pick-up plans noted.
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Moville
Marquette
Claret
Antwerp
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Ger
Nepperschmidt
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Vlera
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Due
Macoris
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Smith
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C. R
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Walaas
Sama
Cuba
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Henshaw
Port Morant
Jam
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Ellis
Charlottetown
P. E
Ivernia
Liverpool
City of Augusta
Savannah
Eric
St. John
George L. Slipp
Prince Arthur
Yarmouth
N. S
Calvin Austin
N. B
Governor Cobb
Portland
Eastport
Herman Winter
New York
Yale
U. S
Gloucester
Gardiner’s Bay
Malden
Reader letter on Olympic fairness and flag respect
James Spencerly of Chelsea defends the London Olympic committee against American criticism. He argues the late games were fair, cites incidents in tug of war and flag respect, mocks American bias, and urges view of the British Empire’s size and importance.
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London
John F. Corcoran
Cambridge
Corcoran
Liverpool
Lawrence
G. Brown
Welton
Brown
Wallace
Daniels
England
James Spencerly
Chelsea
Avenger Wins King Edward Cup Yacht Race at Newport
In Newport Rhode Island on August 10 the 48 foot sloop Avenger owned by Robert Emmons II of Boston won the King Edward VII cup for the New York Yacht Club. The Avenger finished 8 minutes 36 seconds ahead of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt’s sloop Aurora with Istalena close behind. Queen Elmina and Istalena also competed as schooners in a 38 mile course with gusty wind and spinnaker runs.
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R. I
New York Yacht Club
Avenger
Robert Emmons
Boston
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Aurora
Queen
Elmina
Istalena
Aulora
Cece
Crescent A A Holds Nantasket Field Day Crowds Attend
Crescent A A conducted its annual field day at Nantasket with about 200 members and guests enjoying amateur track events. Close finishes highlighted the program, including a tight 100 yards race in which Captain Tom Brophy defeated George Eliot.
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Crescent A. A
Nantasket
Tom Brophy
George Eliot
Newport Excursion Train Leaves South Station
Special train via New York New Haven Hartford departs South station at 9 30 a m and Back Bay at 9 34 a m on Thursday Aug 138 Fare one dollar Tickets on sale at 362 Washington street
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Station
Back Bay
Washington Street
Romulus and Remus Origin Theorized At Conference
At the International Historical Congress in Berlin Professor J B Carter of Rome argued the Romulus and Remus legend arose from Greek sources in the fourth century BC. Greek writers named two founders Remos and Romulus, while Romans created the twin founders tale and altered Remus’ name.
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Berlin
International Historical Congress
J. B. Carter
School of Classical Studies
Rome
Romulus
Remus
Carter
B. C
Remos
Carroll Replaces Donovan in A A bout at Armory
Boxing card at the Armory shifts as Johnny Carroll replaces Mike Donovan who hurt his left hand in training for Papke. Carroll, known for a Chelsea knockout of Fred Bradley, faces Papke for six rounds with Frank Mantell set for the following six.
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Armory A. A
Rochester
N. Y
Mike Donovan
Papke
Mike
Armory Club
Johnny Carroll
Donovan
Carroll
Chelsea
Fred Bradley
Sailor Burke
Jim Donovan
Willie Lewis
Jim Savage
Frank Mantell
Honey Mellody
Elevator Boy Drefers The Third In Confusing Floor Call
A new elevator attendant in a tall city building endures brokers and clerks teasing him with numbered names as floors are called. He finally protests the prank and demands to be treated normally, shouting that the game is driving him crazy.
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Louis
Albert
Joseph
Richard
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