Readville Pool Betting Sparks Grand Circuit Opener
Readville track sees pool selling and open betting despite legal questions. Andy Welch and Atlantic Club operate under scrutiny as Dedham police prepare for a test case. My Star dominates the 2:10 pace while Fantana upsets Blue Hill for a 2:26 3-4 Futurity win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Readville
Andy Welch
Hartford
Inspector Scott
Dedham Police
Dedham
Jewett
Association
Supreme Court
New England
Blue Hill
Conflicting Laws Back Track Association Pool Rights
The text states two alleged conflicting laws grant the track association authority to conduct pool selling and notes the New England Horse Breeders' Association is a corporation authorized under Section 81, Chapter 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Track Association
New England Horse Breeders’ Association
Parker's View of Alleged Conflict of Statutes
Ex-Attorney-General Herbert J. Parker describes a conflict between sections 17 and 30 of Chapter 214 of the Revised Laws regarding pool selling. He says his opinion is a legal reading and anticipates a test case by authorities. He adds uncertainty about further involvement in defense.
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Herbert Parker
Readville
New York
Herbert A. Parker
Association
Jewett
Andy Welch
Atlantic Club
Shaw
State Police
George C. Neal
Dedham Court
Dedham
Track Association
Parker
Post
Herbert JL. Parker
Yesterday's Winners at Breeders Futurity Meet
The Blue Hill Brilliant Girl posted a best time of 2 09 14 and My Star clocked 2 05 3 4 for pace. Fantana led Breeders Futurity with a best of 2 20 for 1 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilliant Girl
Blue Hill
Readville
My Star
Wilstar
James Madison
Captain Bacon
Exton
J. A. Crabtree
Quincy
Phalla
Jimmy Gatcomb
B. m
James Madisonee
Shine
J. Curry
B. H
Bingen-Litchie Exton
E. McCargo
Lucretia
J. Thompson
Colette
D. Cahill
Ann
Marjorie
Futurity
Fantana
Bingen
Maggie Sultan Nolan
H . Titer
al Bingen
J. Hagen
B. G
Wilstardam
Pocahontas Boy
M. McHenry
M. i
J. Gatcomb
Aintree
W. Cox
Stiletto C
A. Fowler
Billy Walters, Jr
A. Hassard
Moore
T. Murphy
Mercy Me
A. Thomas
Fred R
L. Murphy
Bonalet
E Benyon
Italia
W. Nuckols
Bonnie Wilkes
W. Howard
Miss Gay
A. McDonald
Billy Walters
the Blue Hill
Norfolk pace and trot mark 2:08 and 2:12 times
The American Horse Breeders' Futurity for 3 year olds is noted with records in pace at Norfolk 2:08 and trot 2:12, highlighting notable performances and a year’s standout performances in harness racing.
Gelatine Uses Across 180 Recipes in New Edinburgh Manual
A book detailing many uses for Gelatine across 180 recipes from simple to elaborate, published by J. G. Cox Lt'd Edinburgh and revised by Oscar of the Waldorf Astoria. Sent on request without charge by The John M. Chapman Company of New York at 95 Hudson Street.
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J. G. Cox
Lt’d
Edinburgh
Oscar
Waldorf-Astoria
John M. Chapman Company
Hudson Street
New York City
Miss Rose Porter Sues for 10000 in Defamation Damages
Rose M. Porter an insurance broker seeks 10000 damages from Attorney George W Buck of Lexington for defamation. Buck acted for Gilmore Coolidge Boston agents of Fidelity and Casualty in a petition to revoke Porter's license filed with Deputy Insurance Commissioner Frank H Hardison. Porter says harassment followed her success in taking business from competitors.
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Rose M. Porter
Dartmouth Street
George W. Buck
Water Street
Lexington
Buck
Gilmore & Coolidge
Boston
Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
Frank H. Hardison
State House
Miss Porter
Frank Roberts
Brookline
Stallion Axtell Dies After Record Trotting Run
Axtell the famous stallion that set the worldwide trotting record in 1889 died at Warren Park stock farm from spasmodic colic. The day after his record race a syndicate bought him for $105,000.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Axtell
Warren Park Stock Farm
Axtell One of the Greatest Race Horses in Turf History
The historical account chronicles Axtell foaled 1886 a bay stallion by William I from Lou Mambrino Boy and Mambrino line. It notes record trots 2:23 as a two year old and 2:12 at Terre Haute as a three year old. Breeder C W Williams of Independence Iowa sold Axtell for 105000 dollars and kept Allerton who later set 2:09% and became a famed trotter.
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Billy Walters, Jr
Walter Cox
Aintree
Miss Gay
My Star
Bica
Auquin
Blue Hill
al Bingen
Fantana
Axtell
William I
George Wilkes
Lou
Mambrino Boy
Merr
Patchen
Pat
C. W. Williams
Independence
H. L. Stout
Dubuque
William L
Guy Wilkes
Gussie Wilkes
Jay
Cleveland
Chicago
Terre Haute
Maxie Cobb
Allerton
Williams
McMann Seeks Receiver of Rents in Providence Case
James H. McMann of Boston petitions the Rhode Island Superior Court to appoint a receiver of rents for property in Providence where he is a joint heir. He alleges he does not receive a large annual rent sum. The petition targets Mary E. McMann and others. Judge Stearns held the matter for advisement for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
James H. McMann
Boston
Superior Court
Mary E. McMann
Stearns
Roosevelt Letter Urges Election of Republican Congress
A presidential letter praises the current Republican Congress led by Speaker Cannon, urging re election to continue its planned policies. It highlights progress on tariffs, Panama Canal construction, interstate commerce oversight, and labor rights, while stressing unity between labor and capital under the existing framework.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Watson
Cannon
Sherman
Congressional Committee
America
House
Body of Train Victim May Go to Potter’s Field
Unidentified man killed by a fall from a moving train at Dudley Street station on Saturday may be buried in potters field if not identified within a few days. The body currently lies at City Hospital awaiting identification or disposal.
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Dudley Street
City Hospital
Potters’ Field
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Bacon
Blue Hill Stake
J. T. Hall
Milton
Alf Bingen
Fontana
Czarina Dawson
Newton
Merchants and Manufacturers
Emerson McCargo
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Curry
Dr. J. W. Day
Rochester
N. Y
Lon McDonald
Ed Benyon
Dr. Day
Tommy Murphy
Doc” Day
Ann Direct
Geig Maidcally
Benyon
McHenry
New Hampshire
Tarrant’s
Seltzer Appmient Reg
U. S
Tarrant CO
Hudson St
Seltzer
Norfolk
Shines
Shinola Company
Pfaff
Massachusetts
Telephone
Otis Street
Philippines
Panama Canal
Canal Strip
United States Navy
Organization of Labor
Au Zu
National Biscuit Company
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