Barnaby Wins Leading Six Day Race Opener At Cambridge
Boston cyclist Thomas A. Barnaby leads the first day of Boston's six day race at Charles River Park with Frank Waller close behind. The event drew thousands as riders from the United States and Europe began the long grind before the final at ten Saturday night.
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Thomas A. Barnaby
Boston
Charles River Park
Atlantic
Barnaby
Frank Waller
Cambridge
New York
Albert Stein
Paris
France
Frank Albert
E. Stegg
Arlington
N. J
A. B. Dench
Allegheny City
Penn
W. A. Elkes
H. D. Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Frank Foster
Rudolph Lauriks
L. N. Walleston
L. C. Hall
Philadelphia
R. D. Blakeslee
Chicago
R. E. Walter
J. A. Glick
Bert Leslie
Chronograph Club
Lon Peck
Rtillery
Grand Stand
Waller
Tom Barnaby
Manhattan Beach
Whitelaw Reid Denies Sherman Feud and Trunk Claims
New York World reporter questions Whitelaw Reid on rumors of taking Sherman's place and a supposed order to shoot him. Reid dismisses the stories as trash, says he never had such an interview, and explains he returned from London with only two extra trunks and minimal duties. He clarifies the confusion with Colonel Tom Knox and heads for the Adirondacks.
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New York
World
Whitelaw Reid
Adirondacks
Sherman
General Sherman
Mr. Reid
Mr. Sherman
London
Tom Knox
Death sentence for Angiolillo in Vergara court martial
Michel Angiolillo the anarchist assassin of Premier Canovas del Castillo was found guilty by court martial at Vergara and sentenced to death to be garroted in prison. The two hour trial saw his written statements read aloud as witnesses testified and the court rejected his bid to discuss anarchist theory.
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Madrid
Michel Angiolillo
Canovas del Castillo
Vergara
Angiolillo
Foggia
Marseilles
Barcelona
Jose Santos
Coromina
Belgium
London
Society of Anarchists
Gorria
Cuba
Philippines
Lee
Miners Face Court Ruling as Troops May Be Called
Pittsburg August 16 In a Camp Isolation clash Deputy Carr was fatally shot by Captain Anderson who fled and remains at large. Miners vow to defy Allegheny County Court injunction as awaiting De Armitt case ruling looms tomorrow. Ratchford urges public support and peaceful marches within law amid growing tension and possible troop call.
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Pittsburg
Pertin
Isolation
Carr
Anderson
Anderson Fles
Liberty
Allegheny
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Ratchford
Virginia
de Armitt
McKinley Cancels Saratoga Visit For A Later Time
President McKinley, who planned a weekend in Saratoga New York, telegraphed that he must forgo the pleasure of the visit until a future date.
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Saratoga
N. Y
McKinley
Grover Cleveland Sends Gift for Children's Health Fund Trip
Ex President Grover Cleveland forwarded a check from Gray Gables to the Children's Health Fund at 8 Exchange Place Boston to sponsor rural country vacations for some of the organization’s poor children.
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Grover Cleveland
Gray Gables
The
Children’s Health Fund
8 Exchange Place
Boston
Boston Area Tuesday Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy sky for Boston and vicinity on Tuesday with little or no rain. Cooler temperatures and westerly winds expected, signaling a refresh from recent warmth.
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Boston
Discouraging at Fairmont Mine Strike
A large miner march to the Montana mine failed to lead to overnight camping due to rain. Organizers report some workers may be Mine Workers' Union members, but mood is discouraging as Tyrconnell setbacks and lack of worker enthusiasm hinder momentum. Operators note miners ignore advice and continue idle, while profits from the strike seem slim.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Carney
Tyrconnell
Reed's Slayer Reward Raised by North Adams Council
North Adams Aug 16 The city council raised the reward for the capture of Pawnbroker Reed and his sister to 1000 dollars at a special meeting. The move skirts state law which caps rewards at 500 dollars for murder, offering 1000 for each killer. Probate Court heard D W Niles seek appointment as administrator of Reed's estate.
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North Adams
Reed
Henry Heed
Blancheed
D. W. Niles
Niles & Niles
Smith Davis Found in Manchester Vermont to New Hampshire
Smith Davis a Lincoln Vermont farmer wanted by Vermont authorities on charges related to Cora Cushman’s death arrived in Manchester and stayed with his uncle George W Butterfield. He told how Cushman died trying to obtain an abortion, fled after shaving his moustache, and planned to return home via Montgomery Nashua and Fitchburg.
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Manchester
N. H
Smith Davis
Lincoln
Vermont
Cora Cushman
Bristol
George W. Butterfield
East Road
Davis
El Rio A Hummer Sets New Record for Fast Passage
The Morgan line steamer El Rio, Captain Nick, arrived from New Orleans in 3 days 2 hours 7 minutes, fastest on record, beating previous best by two hours. The ship departed from New Orleans and reached New York harbor this afternoon.
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New York
Morgan Line
el Rio
Ick
New Orleans
Bar
Vassar's Colored-Origin Star Captures White Society Spotlight
Anita Florence Hemmings, born in Boston, gains fame as Most Beautiful Woman in the College at Vassar after concealment of mixed ancestry. Her four years at the college, social leadership, and elite reception sparked shock when her Negro blood was revealed, drawing praise for education and dignity amid controversy.
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Anita Florence Hemmings
Miss Hemmings
Boston
Dark Beauty at Vassar Faces Race Rumor and Honor
The article recounts Anita Hemmings the dark beauty at Vassar College whose color sparked whispers and suspicions. Her roommate accused her of being colored, leading to investigations but she earned her diploma with support from Proxy Taylor. Hemmings’s father Mr Hemmings funded education for his four children and even bought real estate, with Anita later completing Vascar and her siblings advancing in studies.
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Taylor
Vassar
Back Bay
Robert J. Hemmings
Cottage City
Anita
Vascar
Fred
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Elizabeth
Hemmings
Sussex Street
Revolver Found Not At Time Of Boston Prisoner Search
Howard Lambert alias W D Lombard was arrested for counterfeit money and placed in a Boston Station 2 cell after a cursory search. A pistol and a self inflicted gunshot ended his life in the cell a few hours later.
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Boston
Station 2
Howard Lambert
W. D. Lombard
Lambert
Man Arrested for Raised Twenty Fraud and Self-Destruction
Lambert, a 27-year-old man described as well dressed and tall, entered Horn’s watch and diamond store at 429 Washington Street. He passed a raised $20 bill after selecting a ring, was taken to Station 2, later claimed residence at 99 Stamford Street, and in custody shot himself around 10:30 p.m. The investigation considers police procedure and other details, including a lodging-house name discrepancy and a minimal attic room. The body was moved to Tinkham's for an autopsy by Associate Medical Examiner Stedman.
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Lambert
Edward B. Horn
Washington Street
W. A. Whitmore
Cordner
Station 2
Stamford Street
Sergeant Ringer
Ringer
Antonio Cirillo
Tinkham
Uine
Stedman
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