Quincy Faces Crisis as Sullivan Arrives for Decision
Congressman John A. Sullivan arrives in Boston to decide whether to oppose Moran. Thayer presses Governor bid. Fitzgerald backs Moran, signaling Mayor’s support. Quincy seeks Whitney reconsideration. Moran silent while lieutenants push for Moran. Ward leaders protest Coakley claim of Moran backing.
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Thayer
Boston
Moran
Henry S. Fitzgerald
Coakley
Quincy
Whitney
Daniel H. Coakley
John A. Sulivan
John R. Thayer
Sullivan and Whitney
Henry M. Whitney
William L. Douglas
Sullivan
Crisis Looms as Sullivan May Decide in Governor Race
Tense push continues over who will challenge Moran for Massachusetts governor as Congressman Sullivan weighs running or backing out. Key figures Thayer Quincy Douglas Schofield and Whitney move pieces, with Whitney's return and possible appeals shaping the outcome.
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Sullivan
Josiah Quincy
Moran
Douglas
Quincy
Thayer
George A. Schofield
Ipswich
Fitzgerald
Congressman Thayer
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Readville and Nutboy Pace to Dual Wins in Local Races
The Massachusetts team led by Nutboy posted a best 2:09 across a 3 4 length. Readville powered by Mainsheet won with a 2:09 1 4 pace. Wilson Ad dington claimed the 2:13 race with a 2:05 3 4 best time.
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Massachusetts
Nutboy
Wilson Addington
Neponset pace figures in race notes
The report cites a 2:06 pace for Neponset, a 2:02 pace and a 2:18 trot across noted performance benchmarks, highlighting fast times and varied tempos observed in the event.
Nutboy the trotter wins big at Readville Grand Circuit
Readville notes Nutboy the once-discarded bay gelding returned to the track and captured the lion’s share of the $9000 Massachusetts stake for 2 14 trotters. Once sold for $200, he earned a dramatic rise after being bought by John A. Crabtree of Boston for $5000 following his early road- horse days.
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Nutboy
Massachusetts
Readville
John A. Crabtree
Boston
Dorchester
Auto Express and Hearse Crash in Charlestown
In Charlestown at Main and Mishuam streets a light express team a hearse and an auto collided. One horse suffered a bad leg cut and there were no other injuries. The auto was William E. Eastman 26 Rutherford Ave the team P J O Neil 305 Medford St the hearse B R Cobb Chelsea driven by N H Carter. Each driver tried to avoid the other as the crash occurred.
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Charlestown
Main
Mishuam
William E. Eastman
Rutherford Avenue
P. J. O'Neil
Medford Street
B. R. Cobb
Chelsea
N. H. Carter
President Roosevelt endorses Carnegie spelling reform movement
President Roosevelt endorses the Carnegie spelling reform plan. He orders Public Printer Stillings to print all White House documents and Presidental correspondence in the reform spelling. The Brander Matthews committee lists 300 reform words and reforms will expand to executive offices.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Stillings
White House
Brander Matthews
Columbia University
Loeb
Washington
Roosevelt backs Carnegie spelling reform order
Bostonians discuss President Roosevelt affixing his signature to an order directing Public Printer Stillings to aid the Carnegie spelling reform movement. Reactions vary with some finding the simplified spellings odd yet charming and others skeptical.
Harvard Crew Sets Course Time At Putney
Harvard University crew completed the full course at Putney in 21 minutes 40 seconds settling into tide water conditions. They rowed at 29 strokes per minute and avoided pushing hard, with potential for faster time if more familiar with the course.
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Putney
Harvard University
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Remedy Note
An advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate treats obstinate indigestion nervous dyspepsia headache and low mood, presenting it as an effective remedy.
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Horsford
Harvard Rowing Team Shows Encouraging Improvement on River
Their work showed considerable improvement and impressed Putney oarsmen. Harvard finished within a few seconds of Cambridge 1884 and 1904 and Oxford 1885 and 1894 winners, despite unfavorable wind and water. Glass and Richardson and Morgan likely to start next week, with the coxswain still gaining river familiarity. Riverside observers believe more gains will come.
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Putney
Harvard
Cambridge
Oxford
Glass
Richardson
Morgan
Harvard Crew Sets Fast Time at Putney Race Course
Boston tennis player claims victory in Newport tourney feature. Bonidrei wins third race in the Quincy Cup series. Ben Ban takes a feature at Saratoga. St. Louis Browns defeat Collins team 7 to 5. Boston Nationals drop third straight to St. Louis 6 to 1. Three Worcester players signed for Collins. McGraw suspension causes debate. Giants report robbery incident. Goldfield miners boost fans to 10 0 favorite over Nelson.
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Putney
Boston
Newport
Bonidrei
Ben Ban
Saratoga
St. Louis Browns
Collins
Boston Nationals
St. Louis
Worcester
McGraw
Giants
Goldfield Miners
Nelson
Palma Prisoner Rumors Beset Havana Amid Island Revolt
The steamer Gussie from Havana reports tobacco rush from the island as President Palma is said to be confined in the Havana palace for a week. Revolt reportedly spreads to Santa Clara and Matanzas, suggesting a broader crisis than public view indicates.
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Tampa
Fla
Gussie
Havana
Palma
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Havana Recruits Routed by Rebels. 3 Killed
Havana Aug 24 Colonel Jose Estrampes with 45 recruits from Havana was ambushed by 80 insurgents behind a wall near Guanes. The recruits were routed. three were killed and six wounded.
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Havanna
Jose Estrampes
Havana
Guanes
Government Forces Recapture San Juan de Martinez in Cuba
Government artillerymen under Captain Pujol occupied San Juan de Martinez today without resistance. The town had fallen to insurgents led by Pino Guerra on August 23. In Havana province at San Antonio de Los Banos a Rural Guards detachment fought insurgents, with two killed and the rest dispersed.
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Havana
Pujol
San Juan de Martinez
Pino Guerra
San Antonio de Los Banos
Havana City
Two Wives Claim Athlete Fisher in Bigamy Case
Newton Upper Falls district reports James B. Fisher 23 of 16 Columbia Avenue arrested on a bigamy charge. Cambridge wife Sarah Parker and Waltham wife Ethel Morris reveal hidden marriages after Fisher moved to Newton and then to 16 Columbia Avenue. A Waltham lawyer notified the second marriage.
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James B. Fisher
Columbia Avenue
Cambridge
Waltham
Fisher
Ethel Morris
Morris
Bay State
Elopers
Lowell
Mrs Fisher Charged With Bigamy
Mrs James Fisher formerly Miss Ethel Morris of Newton Upper Falls faces bigamy charges after her husband, held in Lowell, was arrested following her tip to police. Fisher’s arrest came after a day in Newton police custody and he was moved to Lowell later. The former Cambridge gym athlete was idolized in local circles.
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Cambridge
James Fisher
James
Miss Morris
Waltham
L. H. Morris
Upper Falls
Baby
Ethel Morris
Newton Upper Falls
Lowell
Newton
Kearnes
Mitchell
Fisher
Forecast for Boston Area Weekend Warmer Sunday
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for fair conditions in New England and eastern New York with warmer temperatures on Sunday. Fresh east to northeast winds expected on ships sailing Saturday to European ports, and fair weather to Grand Banks.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Grand Banks
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