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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1904

Page

8

Anaconda Wins 2:09 in Readville Double-Gaited Race

Readville grand circuit day two sees Anaconda pace 2:09% to claim world double gaited record, Morning Star breaks stake record with 2:04% in 2:24 Norfolk. Direct View edges Gracie Kellar in 2:11 trot. Kent lowers Joymaker's pace with 2:06. A crowded track cheers Knox Gelatine King's easy 2:24 wins as Morning Star and Gordon Prince duel.

Knox Readville Jack Trout Morning Star Star Pointer Norfolk Hial Gordon Prince Ed Geers Kent George Spear Sweet Little Gracie Kellar Direct View Gracie Kellar Norman B Angus Pointer Prince Baron Gratton Joymaker Anaconda Miss Jeannette Walker Invader B. G Demarest Matte E O Ilive B. m Geers Fancy Egthorne Ll. McDonald Snow Macpherson Winnie King Sds Br. H Formosa Mansfield Dr. Ryder Ccees James Gcaie Gail Hamilton Hudgon China Maid McLaughlin Buinkeron Ssschecseseuss Monroe de. Ryder Knox Gelatine King Algona Eckera Directwell Sieerewestions Goodridge Grattan Boy Beg Clark Prince Charles McCoy A. Penn Onigine Dickerson Borazeide B. H Shank Nico N Raymond

Boardman Boats Sweep Herreshoff Races in Provincetown

On August 23 in Provincetown the Manchester Yacht Club’s Boardman designed 18-foot knockabouts defeated the Beverly Yacht Club Herreshoff 18s. The morning race finished 17 to 5 in favor of Manchester with Manchester taking first and second while Beverly placed third and fourth. In the afternoon three boats per side, Manchester won again, taking first place.

Provincetown Boardman Manchester Yacht Club Herreshoff Beverly Yacht Club Manchester Club Manchester Beverly

500 per cent profit to the smoker Cuba cigars sale

Ad copy touts Cuba Big Brother Cigars with Havana tobacco at 10 cents for a box of five. ESTABROOK & EATON, Selling Agents. Then sports notes recount yacht races with Arrow, Fudge, Jap, Wizard, Boo-Hoo in Manchester and Beverly clubs. two races completed in a four mile triangle and an eight mile course. results listed with times and owners.

Cuba Havana H. m. S. Arrow E. A. Boardman Pudge C.tail Op Ostens G. P. Gardner, Jr Veeseesens Boo-Hoo

Women to March in Labor Day Parade in Boston

The Labor Day parade in Boston will be the largest in a decade with hundreds of women participants. Lynn Women’s Labor League joins the Boston Central Labor Union, marking the first parade inclusion of a non pure trade group. The 700 members of the Boston Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union may feature floats, while 400 garment workers stand by during a strike and may join if resolved.

Boston Women's Labor League of Lynn Boston Central Labor Union League Leonard G. Newman W. C. Wheeler Nellie Hayden Edward Cohen Nellie Dixon Lynn League American Federation of Tabor Boston Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union Garment Workers’ Union

Fall River Relief Funds Back Labor Stations Plan

Textile Council treasurer reports about 3000 in the treasury enabling relief stations to open next Monday for two weeks. Secretaries and unions pledge aid to striking workers including various unions and local donations. Plans include a Labor Day smoke talk and a Powderly reception in Boston.

Fall River Textile Council Hibbert United States Textile Workers Point Rock Thomas O'Donnell Thomas Taylor Lawrence Union 7 Fischler & Finestone Summer Street National Executive Board Laundry Workers’ Union Union Colorado Amalgamated Glassworkers’ Union Stoneplaners Somerville District Assembly Knights of Labor Terence V. Powderly Boston Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 104

Stinson Wins Wheel Race Breaking Record

Will C. Stinson won the wheel race by finishing first after four rides, totaling 171 miles 1506 yards and breaking the record. Moran and Butler trailed, Moran exiting after a tire failure, while Caldwell did not start and Mettling’s motor failed early. Stinson led from the first lap, lapped Moran and Butler by mile nine, and set an hour pace of 43 miles 779 yards, nearly a mile faster than the previous mark.

Will C. Stinson Stinson Butler Sulkins Caldwell Mettling Moran Cambridge

New Turn in Old Mill Case at Revere Beach Fire

Sensations follow sensations in the Old Mill fire at Revere Beach after Thomas N. Foster, owner, was arrested at Magnolia. Depositions of nonresidents were taken before Harrison Dunham. Mrs Sara Stapleton of New York, manager of the establishment, appeared and answered questions despite initial refusal. The case will be heard in the October session of the Salem Superior Court.

Revere Beach Thomas N. Foster Magnolia Harrison Dunham Sara H. Stapleton New York George C. Coit Charles S. Pierce Henry D. Yeaton Green Justice Fessenden

Trackless trolley begins Sagamore Hill to Surfside run

Nantasket August 23 The trackless trolley operates between Sagamore Hill and Surfside about one mile. Regular trips run every afternoon until season end. Due to late franchise, the line won’t extend this fall, but promoters plan a Reservation to Nantasket Point route next season with a line to Allerton.

Nantasket Sagamore Hill Surfside Nantasket Point Alletton

Boston Eagles Plan Convention Parade Outfit and Trip

A meeting of 50 Convention Club of the Eagles members last evening approved wearing Prince Albert coats and silk hats in the parade. The trip costs about 50 dollars, with many Eagles from other cities planning to join the Boston group.

Convention Club of the Eagles Prince Albert Boston Birds

Parker Endorses Campaign Committee Plans at Rosemount

In Esopus New York on August 23 Judge Parker met with DeLancey Nicoll and Mrs Nicoll to review national campaign plans. Nicoll reported the Murphy McCarren feud may end and Victor Dowling was named head of a city campaign bureau. Reform Club members urged Parker to speak, but he remained undecided about committing to appearances.

Esopus N. Y Judge Parker DeLancey Nicoll New York Democratic National Committee Rosemount Nicoll Murphy- McCarren Greater New York Victor J. Dowling Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Reform Club of Reform Club

Straw Vote Shows Parker Gains in New York Test

A straw vote of 744 voters indicates Democrats who bolted in 1900 are back to Parker while laborers shift toward Watson and Debs. Parker leads Roosevelt by 388 votes. 15 of the 193 Bryan voters in 1900 reject Parker, with some preferring Roosevelt or voicing loyalty to Jeffersonian democracy.

New York McKinley Parker Watson People’s Debs Bryan Wall Street Broad Exchange Central Federated Union Brooklyn Bridge Roosevelt McKinles Brooklyn

Addicks Takes a Hand in Delaware Politics

Dover Del Aug 23 The union or Addicks faction of the Republican party met in State convention with United States Senator B Frank Allee presiding J Edward Addicks was a delegate They named a ticket with Henry C Conrad for Governor The electoral candidates match those chosen by regular Republicans The union State committee will seek changes to harmonize with the regular faction The platform endorses the national Republican platform.

Dover Del Union Addicks Republican Party United States B. Frank Allee State Central Committee J. Edward Addicks Henry C. Conrad Union State Committee National Republican

R I Democrats Fix Date For Conventions

Providence Aug 23 After a long session the Democratic State central committee set Thursday Sept 29 as the date for the Democratic State convention at Music Hall Providence The two Congressional conventions will follow the State convention

Providence R. I Democratic State Central Committee Music Hall

Heavy wagon kills baby boy in Roxbury

A fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon at 9 Duncan Street Roxbury when a heavy wagon struck and killed a baby boy. Bystanders reported cries and mournful scenes as authorities arrived. The incident is under local investigation.

Heavy Wagon Baby Boy

Tragic Death of Michael Hanrahan in Street Accident

A year-old boy named Michael Hanrahan was crushed beneath the wheels of a brewery wagon while playing in the street. He died almost instantly as the heavy wheels struck his skull, with a dying convulsion drawing a wail from a bystander. His body was taken to City Hospital. the mother, in deep grief, mourned bitterly, calling his name through her sobs.

Michael Hanrahan Michael

Cars Collide at Washington and Summer Streets

An outward bound City Point car and an inward Hampden street car collided at Washington and Summer streets last evening. The running board and fender of the City Point car were damaged. Both vehicles carried many passengers. The crash drew hundreds to the scene. No injuries were reported. The switch error left the City Point car unable to proceed outbound, causing the collision.

City Point Washington and Summer Streets Hampden Street Washington Street Summer

Boston Painters Parade With 1800 Union Members

The Boston Painters Union will lead Labor Day parade with 1800 members carrying union banners. City streets are expected to showcase the largest painters turnout ever observed in Boston.

Boston Union 11

Senator Lodge Sees Solid Republican Front In New England

Oyster Bay Aug 23 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts disclosed that New England is a Republican stronghold and he expects a large Republican plurality though perhaps not the huge McKinley margin. He predicted Democrats will back Roosevelt while gold Democrats return to the GOP.

Oyster Bay L. I Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Senator Lodge Washington New York Boston Judge Parker McKinley Lodge Senator Aldrich Rhode Island Aldrich Fairbanks Lucius B. Swift Indianapolis Swift New Jersey

Mrs Maybrick Returns to America After Prison

Florence E Maybrick arrives in New York aboard the Vaterland after 15 years in English prison for her alleged poisoning of her husband. She speaks of gratitude to fellow Britons, plans to visit Mobile Alabama, and travels incognito with doctors’ advice for rest.

New York Florence E. Maybrick Vaterland Mobile Ala Maybrick Europe Ingraham First Presbyterian Church St. Louis Waterland Hayden Hayden & Yarrel Willmer Washington DD. C

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