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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
12
In a North End lodging house Dominick Cazala aged 28 drank carbolic acid, despite a good job and social life. Neighbors and relatives debate if it was an accident or suicide, as mourners gather by candlelight and police label it a death by own action.
In Upton Aug 25 residents report a mysterious woman in black roaming streets at night. She is accused of hypnotic influence over at least one girl, with Emma Lovering claiming repeated meddling and a painful pin injury. Police have yet to capture her as sightings continue.
A Rhode Island couple Andrew J. Arnold of Warwick and Mary J. Taylor of Providence sought a Taunton wedding. After failing to find a local officiant, they travelled to Attleboro where Town Clerk Frank I. Babcock issued a new license and Rev. Mr. Randall conducted the ceremony in his parlor.
Readville reports show Lou Dillon aiming to beat all trotting records in a one mile run with Millard Sanders stating she could hit 1:58 1/2. The mare's trainer Billings plans an exhibition at Cleveland and rejects exhibition offers as owners await winter quarters.
Readville crowds admire Lou Dillon as she rests after a 2:00 trot milestone. The two minute record maker awoke fresh with no fatigue, while Millard Sanders and Billings receive telegrams of praise for the mare hailed as a marvel of horseflesh.
The aged legend Maud S. is surpassed as Lou Dillon, a five year old trotter, runs a mile in two minutes. Purchased in May with no prior records, she was kept from purses to protect a rising reputation and then stunned rivals with a historic performance for the American trotting track.
Readville August 25 heavy rain postpones today's races to tomorrow. Tomorrow's card includes the 2:12 trot, Norfolk stake for 2:24 pacers, 2:10 trot and 2:11 pace. The feature is Cleveland matinee champion John A. McKerron attempting to beat the wagon record of 2 04 1 4.
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