Ten Eyck Drops Out Of National Regatta
Philadelphia August report notes Edward H. Ten Eyck withdraws from the national regatta due to poor condition and blistered hands after recent Henley success. The senior single shell race remains highly anticipated with entrants from the United States and Canada and races scheduled mostly one and a half miles.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Edward H. Ten Eyck
Blackstaffe
Henley
Schuylkill River
England
Ten Eyck
Vregatta
United States
Canada
Toronto
Worcester
Springfield
Boston
Providence
Newark
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Whitehead
Juvenal
Maguire
van Damme
Alward
Weld
Cambridge
Harvard
Drawing Positions From Trial Heats For Rowing Meet
The drawing for positions in trial heats lists results across intermediate and senior events. Entries include clubs such as N. Y. A. C. Atalanta B. C. Penna. Barge Club and Ves per Boat Club with multiple heat placements and final lineups.
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G. Wilson
J. McCollum Hinder
Malta B. C
C. H. Lewis
J. O. Exley
Penna. Barge Club
T. Bunker
Crescent
E. F. Schulze
Penna B. C
P. H. Lee
Springfield B
W. M. Bright
Arenaut B. C
J. B. Jovenal
Penna
Barge Ub
F. ‘Aiward
Toronto Rowing Club
T. N. Joyce
Atalanta B. C
J. J. Whitehead
West End
Qedonee Ryan
Toronto B. C
Jen Byck
Sennett B. C
BE. A. Thompson
Argonaut
J. McDowell
Delaware
Chicago
B.C
Ba Marsh
Amer B. C
C. L. van Peel
Staten Island B. C
Water
Montrose
N. Y
Dauntless
Weld
Barge
Worcester
University of Penna
Maguire brothers freed after fourth trial in Trillick murder case
James and Thomas Maguire, once charged with the murder of cattle dealer William Funston near Finton, are released from Derry jail and sail for Boston aboard the Cunard Pa vonia via Liverpool. Prior trials in Belfast and Tyrone ended in acquittals or hung juries amid renewed charges of robbery.
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Belfast
Ireland
Maguire
America
James
Thomas Maguire
William Finston
Finton
Derry
Liverpool
Sergeant McDonagh
Boston
Cunard
Pavonia
Patchell
Fitzgibbon
Cooke
Bumps Wins Record Race at Fort Wayne Driving Club
Fort Wayne Indiana crowds packed the Fort Wayne Driving Club for the 2 08 pace. Bumps led through straight heats to victory over Heir at Law and others, and in heat three he set a new track record with a mile in 2 04 3 4 while lowering his own mark. Favorite winners swept the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Leeson Named Prison Commissioner by Governor
The Governor nominated Hon. Joseph R. Leeson of Newton to be prison commissioner replacing J Warren Bailey who resigned to become secretary of the board. The nomination was unanimously confirmed. The Governor also reappointed George M. Whitaker of Boston as assistant to the secretary of the State Board of Agriculture and Albert Blake of New Bedford as special justice of the Third District Court of Bristol County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Leeson
Newton
J. Warren Bailey
Executive Council
George M. Whitaker
Boston
State Board of Agriculture
Albert Blarke
New Bedford
Third District
Bristol County
Drowned at Winthrop Beach Believed Local Name Edwards
A surf tragedy at Winthrop Beach last night around 10 45. A young man named Edwards living in Somersworth New Hampshire ventured beyond safe depth and drowned before aid could reach him.
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Winthrop Beach
Edwards
Somersworth
N. H
Cowboy Cyclist Race on the Charles River Park
A match race was arranged for this evening at Charles River Park between Harry Jersey the expert cow boy rider and bicycle men Frank Waller and Eddie McDuffie. The six mile event will have riders change bikes every mile and Jersey change horses every third of a mile. bettors favor cycles to win though some expect Jersey to win.
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Charles River Park
Harry Jersey
Frank Waller
Eddie McDuffie
Jersey
Crong
Maguires to Be Welcomed Home by Boston Hibernians
The Roxbury based Hibernians celebrate news of the Maguire brothers James and Thomas being freed. A large welcoming delegation is planned to meet the Pavonia in East Boston with prominent local officials among those to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernians
Boston
Owen Teevan
Maguire
James
Thomas
Roxbury
Division 3
East Boston
Pavonia
Injury mystery after youth found unconscious on the common
Patrick Flinnery eighteen was found hurt on the common early this morning with a brain concussion. He was taken to Station 4 by officers, Dr Williams summoned, and later sent to City Hospital. The cause of the injury remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flinnery
Williams
Reproduction of New York ball games at Music Hall observed
Spectators at Music Hall enjoyed a live style replay of New York ball games with full plays including hits strikes and fouls. The crowd cheered and scored the contest as if at a ball ground, understanding the system quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
New York
South End
AEROS SLAYERS Labeled Likely Trumbull Murder Suspects
Police say two men named Charles Bonai and David Weeks, wanted by Connecticut authorities for the Nicholls murder in Trumbull, may be in North Adams near Five Roads. Officers surveil saloons and lodgings while tracing movements from Readsboro to Clarksburg and Stamford Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Kendall
Haskins
Claremont
Reed
Daniels
Readsboro
Concord
Stamford Mountain
Post
Moloney
Hammond
Clarksburg
Stamford
Florida
Not Work of Insane Man Linked to Reed Murder
A report tied a mountain resident recently made insane to the Reed murders but police found no connection. Investigations shift to potential robbery motives as suspects tied to the Connecticut robbery are identified by witnesses and photos. Detective Pease examined leads while timelines place Boinay and Weeks at multiple Vermont locations before vanishing to mislead investigators.
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North
Adame
Esterday
Reeds
Stamford Mountain
Concord
Reed
Archie Crosier
Connecticut
Pease
David Fairfield
Reed House
Post
Emmett F. Haskins
Boinay
Charles Madison
Zoar
Mrs. Tyler
Hoosac Tunnel
Notable Guests Attend Pomham Club Dinner and Speech
A Boston-Worcester contingent joins a Newport event at Pomham Club house overlooking Narragansett Bay. Ex-Governor Claflin presides as Senator Hoar defends academic freedom, urging that college leaders may express opinions on public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Horace EB. Ware
Milton
J. Franklin Wight
Wellesley
Joseph E. Fiske
Charles Neil
M. Everett Ware
Brookline
Francis N. Breed
Lynn
Edward Lawrence
Henry J. Hosmer
Concord
George A. O. Ernst
Samuel W. Duncan
D. D
A. W. Bland
Belmont
Francis T. Morton
Theodore P. Dresser
Adams D. Claflin
Newton
J. Sumner Webb
Robert T. Davis
Fall River
Robert C. Davis
John S. Brayton
Charles L. Nichols
Worcester
Fred M. Spalding
Cambridge
Henry H. Sheldon
Pawtucket
Charles H. Sheldon
George M. Woodward
Taunton
Hoar
Andrews
Brown University
Claflin
Tariff Debate Echoes Through Session of the Senate
President Eliot is urged to study questions on tariffs with Harvard's Eliot and Norton. The trustees are praised for allowing free speech while evaluating the college's public usefulness. Senator Hoar defends the tariff bill, praises protection, and mocks free traders with references to various senators and historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard
Professor Norton
Norton
Andrews
Currency Reform Outlook Speech by Republican Leader
The speaker affirms faith in the Republican party and outlines currency issues. He warns of a hostile Senate majority potentially lasting into the next Congress while hoping for progress without radical reform. He urges preserving current currency levels and making small forward steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Senate
McKinley Praised For Gracious Demeanor And Bipartisan Support
Senator Hoar lauds President McKinley’s gentleness and popularity. He notes southern Democrats praise the president, marking an era where postwar political rancor fades and appointments face less opposition. The remarks emphasize nationwide respect for McKinley’s character and leadership.
Secretary Sherman Praised by Speaker for Leadership
The speaker lauds Secretary of State Sherman as a foremost statesman who showed courage in war and honesty to the American people. He cites Sherman’s pivotal speech that shaped the last campaign and notes his appointment as a prime ministerial adviser in the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
McKinney
Washington
Political remarks and tariff talk at club meeting
Congressman Catron criticized President Andrews as a martyr reference while Ex-Governor SGoutwell argued a professor should stay to their line of duty. He warned the tariff bill may give people false hope of endless prosperity. Members left for Providence at 8 and Boston at 4 02 arriving at 65 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catron
Andrews
Sgoutwell
Providence
Boston
Americans win Wyandotte invitation tennis matches
In Chicago on August 12 the American team swept the three matches against England, with Larned defeating Nisbet and Mahoney and Bob Wrenn beating Hayes. The series so far favors the Americans as Wrenn and Larned are set to meet tomorrow, with Mahoney–Eaves and Collins–Nisbet also listed and the Larned–Eaves match unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Larned
Nisbet
Mahoney
Bob’ Wrenn
Hayes
Wrenn
Eaves
Collins
Larned-Eaves
National circuit races thrill 5000 at Wilkesbarre meet
The West End Wheelmen hosted a record meet with over 5000 spectators. F C Hoyt of Cambridge won the two mile national championship in 4 16 2 5 with different paces each mile. Nat Butler won the mile open in 2 07 2 5. C R Newton captured the professional one mile handicap. Eddie Bald and Earl Kiser set track records in the amateur events, paced by the Dayton quad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Kiser
F. A. Mcc-Farland
Bald
Cooper
Nat Butler
Gardiner
Kiser
C. R. Newton
Stafford Springs
Conn
Eddie Bald
Dayton
Cambridge Democrats Organize Under McPeake Leadership
The Cambridge Democratic city committee permanently organized last night with James F. McPeake as chairman Jeremiah J. Sullivan as vice president James M. Shannon as secretary and Timothy W. Good as treasurer. Vacancies in Wards 4 and 16 were filled. McPeake served as temporary chairman at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Democratic City Committee
James F. McPeake
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
James M. Shannon
Timothy W. Good
Mr. McPeake
Eviction Dispute Sparks Shootout at Crest Avenue Lunch Room
A. E. Whitehouse, proprietor of a Crest avenue lunch room, shot at eviction agents after bottles were thrown into a clash over July rent and a water bill. He then wounded John B. Goldthwaite in the leg before surrendering. the eviction party retreated as legal counsel intervened and returned the removed goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Whitehouse
Crest Avenue
Winthrop Highlands
John B. Goldthwaite
J. Otis McFadden
Whitehouse
McFadden
Pointblank
Goldthwaite
George L. Weir
Mrs. Whitehouse
Old-Time Road Rider Enters Six Day Race at Charles River Park
A list of entrants for a six day race at Charles River Park includes L N Walleston a former fast road and track rider and holder of ten fifteen and twenty mile road records. The field also features Frank Waller Albert Stein Frank Albert Thomas Barnaby Chelsea Edward Steege Arlington N J A J Dench Alleghany City W A and H D Elkes Glens Falls N Y Fred Foster New York City L S Hall Philadelphia B D Blakeslee Chicago R E Walter Alleghany Penn L N Walleston Boston and John Lawson of Chicago is expected. Manager Ducker offers daily prizes of 50 25 15 and 10 with 150 miles per day required to win. The competition will reward the leader by laps completed. Riders Barnaby Lauriks Elkes Waller Stein and Albert trained yesterday with Elkes drawing favorable notice for his fast and smooth riding.
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Charles River Park
L. N. Walleston
America
Walleston
Frank Waller
Albert Stein
Frank Albert
Thomas A. Barnaby
Chelsea
Edward Steege
Arlington
N. J
A. J. Dench
Alleghany City
Penn
W. A
H_ _D. Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Fred Foster
New York City
L. Cassedy
Millville
Rudolph Lauriks
S. Poole
South Lancaster
Mass
L. S. Hall
Philadelphia
B. D. Blakeslee
Chicago
R. E. Walter
Alleghany
Boston
John Lawson
Ducker
Barnaby
Lauriks
Elkes
Waller
Stein
Albert
Naval Fleet Returns to Portsmouth Harbour Celebration
The North Atlantic squadron under Admiral Sicard anchors in Portsmouth New Hampshire with battleships Massachusetts and Maine on view. City officials greet Admiral Sicard aboard the flagship New York while festive electrical displays light Wentworth hotel and local shores. The program includes naval parade plans, barge visits, and hospitality for Postmaster General Gary and Mrs Gary with district officials and ex Governor Cheney.
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Portsmouth
N. H
North Atlantic Squadron
Admiral Sicard
Massachusetts
Maine
White Island
Hampton
Rye
John W. Emery
J. Albert Walker
New York
Commodore Remey
Gary
Board of Trade
Rockingham
Straw’s Point
P. C. Cheney
Committee On Invitations
Kennebunkport
Cheney
Gargan Talks Rapid Transit At Catholic Summer School
At Plattsburg New York on August 12 Hon Thomas J Gargan member of the Boston Transit Commission spoke at the Catholic summer school on rapid transit in European and American cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg, N. Y
Catholic Summer School
Thomas J. Gargan
Boston Transit Commission
All Eyes Turn Toward Halifax Dry Dock Interest
Halifax draws attention as the United States seeks a dry dock large enough for its battleships. The dock, along with Point Pleasant Park and public gardens, makes Halifax a key destination for American tourists. The Plant Line steamers attract many travelers this summer and autumn is described as the provinces’ most delightful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Halifax
Point Pleasant Park
Boston rider aims to break 200 mile state record
Otis W. Smith of Chelsea, backed by A B Leigh of Boston, plans a 200 mile Boston to Springfield and return attempt starting from Copley square at 8 30 a m. pace groups from Boston to Worcester and back include Vernon Cycle Club Worcester and Lt Bernard J Gray. If he meets the 15 hour target he may pursue the American 200 mile record on a smooth course.
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A. B. Leigh
Boston
Otis W. Smith
Chelsea
Mr. Smith
Springfield
Copley Square
Worcester
C. S. Vinton
Mate
Dick Cronin
T. Moran
Framingham
Legg
Keating
L. J. Solari
Eagles
Chronograph Club
Smith
F. C. Graves
Madison Cycle Club Formed By South Boston Riders
A new club named the Madison C C formed by South Boston riders includes most fast riders in the peninsular district. The first regular run to Nantasket covered nineteen miles in about 1 hour 10 minutes each way. Next Sunday the club will run to Crescent Park Providence RI paced by two tandem teams. At the meeting next Wednesday road officers will be chosen and other business transacted. The club aims for a strong bid in track racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison C. C
South Boston
Peninsular
Nantasket
Crescent Park
Providence
R. I
Bicycle notes tease local riders at New Fair Rigby Park Portland
Nearly twenty local pros and amateurs plan to race at the New Fair in Rigby Park Portland Me next week. Horace B Hills Jr received a traveling permit to enter yesterday. A Bay State Wheelmen meeting is called this evening to discuss new club house and other business.
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Rigby Park
Portland
Horace B. Hills, Jr
G. B. Reed
North Abington
Bay State Wheelmen
C. E. Lawrence
Exeter
N. H
Walter Sanger
Boston
Frank Starbuck
Dave Shafer
Loughead
Bald
Cooper
Kiser
Gardiner
Newark
Detroit
Buffalo
Schafer
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James and
Finton Cattle
The
Maguire Fund
J. R. Leeson
Winthrop
Cowboy Cyclist
Owen Tetvan
Maguire Defence Fund
Felix Gallagher
John Dolan
William Kelly
M. J. Quinn
John Sheehan
John M. Cotter
Phillip McKeague
John B. O'Higgins
Alexander Thompson
William J. Cronin
J. Cotter
M. J. Collins
Thomas Arthur
Orain
George J. Lovett
Martin J. Roche
M. T. Curley
Richard J. Cahilil
D. P. Donovan
Patrick A. Foley
M. J. Scanlan
J. Keyes
M. H. Burke
R. F. Scannell
Charles McCarthy
John O'Leary
Hugh E. Scanlan
John H. McCaffrey
B. A. McLaughlin
Michael Morrison
Patrick Ahern
A. J. O'Connor
Francis Cassidy
Jerome C. Dolan
James McNulty
Francis
Stay-At-Hom
Aeros Slayers
Trumbull
Adams
Republic
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Clay
Jackson
van Buren
Garfield
Harrison
Blaine
Senator Hoar
New England
Democratic Party
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Murphy
Senator White
California
Pascoe
Lindsay
Kentucky
Caffery
Reform Club
Edward Atkinson
Pugh
Butler
President McKinley
McKinley
Law Committee
South
Hoyt
Cambridge Democrats
AE. Whitehouse
Otis W
Portsmouth Harbor
Gargan
Plattsburg
Otis Smith
Madison Cycle Club
Bicycle Notes
Tom Eck
A. C. Mertens
Arthur Gardiner
W. E. Becker
F. A. McFarland
E. C. Bald
Ed McDuffee
Nat
Frank Buger
Asa Windle
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