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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
4
A Boston baseball fan known as Hi Hi Dixwell is rumored to have died per a popular magazine article. The piece links Dixwell with other famed fans Detroit Andy and Well Well, but local attendance and loyalty to Boston teams suggest the death report is dubious and likely inaccurate.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin unveiled a monument in Fontenoy Belgium honoring the Irish brigade’s 1745 battle bravery. About 300 Irish visitors, local officials, and clergy attended as Irish societies presented the monument. A memorial banquet followed with Irish Americans, including Frank Sullivan of San Francisco, speaking on a future war between America and Japan.
Ed Geers, the veteran reinsman, is described as the most popular figure on the trotting turf after driving Highball to victory in Readville s9000 stake last Wednesday. The piece traces his 30 plus years, spotless reputation, and early start with Morgan breed horses, noting his enduring popularity with crowds and peers.
Born on a farm near Lebannon Tennessee on January 25 181 and raised with a lifelong passion for horses Geers rose as a famed colt breaker and trainer His long career yielded many champions and his early pride in winning his first two races endures as his greatest pleasure.
The article recalls William Muldoon as trainer who disciplined John L. Sullivan and now applies his stern regime to Elihu Root in Washington. Root follows two-squad mornings, weight and ball drills, showers, and tobacco bans, with strict meals and enforced rest.
At White Plains station Elihu Root Secretary of State appeared vigorous after a week at Muldoon’s Olympia farm. He chatted with reporters as Muldoon’s two horse trap arrived, then leaped onto a high seat and joked about his health and treatment.
About 300 horses have arrived in Providence to take part in the Narragansett Park grand circuit races. Readville shipments included Highball, Sonoma Girl, Wentworth 2:04 1-4, Oro, and Norman. Track officials expect records to fall daily with Park Brew day Tuesday and Audubon Boy 1:59 1-4 among entries.
Professor Edgar L. Larkin of Lowe Observatory on Echo Mountain California claims a large share of couples visiting the observatory hate each other. He cites about 1800 confessions and notes many tears as spouses express desires to be free.
Sachem Hall owned by the Epsilon Society and set to become a dormitory and Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity house at Yale was damaged by fire and water early today, with losses about 10000 dollars.
Delegates from various Celtic clubs met in Clan-na-Gael Hall South Boston to form a Sinn Fein League branch. Colonel Calnan was briefly chair. Speakers included John J. Hoare of Dorchester and Colonel T F Doherty of Roxbury. Officers to be elected September 1. Members plan to attend Wells Memorial central branch meeting on September.
Manchester bans un muffled boats after Sept. 1 requiring mufflers due to night noise. The Department of Commerce and Labor announces that many coastal boats violate navigation laws and will be barred unless they carry a licensed officer aboard and comply with regulations.
Mrs Jennie F Morrill author lecturer and society leader secured bail late Saturday night after being charged with larceny of 49 dollars from her late husband Larry V Morrill estate. Inspectors arrested her Thursday and she had been jailed at Charles Street. The plaintiff is Charles W Bond acting for Thomas G Washburn real estate man.
The Rev. Father John H. Griffin of St. John’s Church Winthrop will host his first lawn party since the church’s elevation to parish status. Children will have games while adults enjoy dancing whist and music by an orchestra.
Patrick Finn, 37, homeless, fell from a hayloft at 630 East Fourth Street in South Boston while sleeping early yesterday. He sustained a brain concussion and remained in critical condition at City Hospital.
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