Donoghue Sets World Long-Distance Skating Record
Donoghue of Newbury wins the 100 mile race at Cove Pond in Stamford, Connecticut, lowering American marks as he shatters records across sixteen, thirty, fifty, and seventy-five miles. A. J. Franklin and John Ennis place behind him as crowds witness the Newbury wonder’s historic run. Joe Donoghue asserts intent to challenge Hagen for the championship, claiming pace and condition superior to his Europe trip.
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Stockholm
Racing Upset Hits Favorites in New Jersey Meet
Special to the Post from Guttenburg New Jersey describes sensational racing with favorites falling, a lone winner Remorse in race two, and key changes like Griffin’s injury and Leigh’s withdrawal. It lists race results, times and betting, noting Mucilage’s win in race four and the Manilla filly defeat among plungers.
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N. J
Griffin
Hymn
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Rocket
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Rempre
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Remorse
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Faust Rose
Mucilage
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Miss Olive
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Rightaway
Sears Wins Senior Tennis Match at B. A. A. Tourney
Fiske Warren and P. S. Sears opened the senior tennis tour at the B A A with Sears favored by fifteen. Sears took victory in straight sets 8 6 and 6 2 over Warren in yesterday's match.
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P. S. Sears
Warren
Sears
Governor Russell's council abolition issue may give him walk-over
The Manchester Union notes that if Governor Russell must campaign again on abolishing the council, he would likely win easily, implying strong support or minimal opposition on this issue. The remark suggests political momentum behind the abolition proposal.
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Manchester
N. H
Russell
Gloucester Race Results Reported for Jan 2
Special to the Post lists race by race results at Gloucester New Jersey. Winners Grenadier Some More Poet Buddhist Darling Montlece Picket Glenmar McGregor Rollo St Patrick Joe Lee and more with prices and times for each event.
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Pokino
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Maid of Blarney
Leo Brigel
Zingari
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Brevier
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John Atkins
Selah
Keystone
Bobby Calnan
Startle
Track Talk Tightens Jockey Shakeup and Odds Shifts
Shifting jockeys altered bets as Silver Queen backers were shorted by price motions. Darling at 4 to 1 drew praise while Rightaway faded. Notable names Bob Lewis Pierce Hodgkins Greggains rode Buddhist, Mucklage finally led. Ellipse fined, Virginia Bradley cited, General Boulanger moved on. Caldwell may improve with a longer schedule as time passes.
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Hymn
Silver Queen
Darling
Joe Lewis
Billy Pierce
Howie Hodgkins
Alec Greggains
Ellipse
Virginia Bradley
Fistic Findings Pace Boxing Talk and Promises
The article surveys boxing match negotiations and gossip around Billy Smith Tom Williams Hennessey and other bouts. It notes Captain Cooke Daly Bowen Greedon Greggains Kelliher and McAuliffe potential matchups with varying certainty amid organizational hurdles and forfeit postings.
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Captain Cooke
Billy Smith
Tom Williams
Judge Newton
Williams
Smith
Cooke
Billy Hennessey
Jack McGee
Hennessey
Coney Island
McGee
Mike Daly
Andy Bowen
Charles Noel
Daly
Bowen
Jack Burke
Olympic Club
Crescent City
Fitzsimmons
Danny McBride
Billy Plimmer
America
Jim Corbett
Pat Sheedy
Pompadour
Jim
Boston
Alec Greggains
Denny Kelliher
Patsey Sheppard
Sheppard
Kelliher
San Francisco
Jem Smith
Ted Pritchard
Bavker
Dick Burge
England
New York
Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Mike
Roy
Robert Gilchrist Dead
Robert Gilchrist of the firm R. & J. Gilchrist died at 58 Bluehill avenue Roxbury at 6 30 last evening from kidney trouble. Born December 11 1836 in Thornhill Scotland he came to the United States in 1855 and worked for George Turnbull Co. and later Churchill Gilchrist Smith Co. The present K. & J. Gilchrist firm succeeded in 1877. A longtime Presbyterian, he aided church growth and education. He leaves four children two sons and a daughter. Funeral Saturday at 2 from Roxbury Presbyterian Church John Allen/assistant funeral details.
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George Turnbull & Co
Gilchrist
Winter Street
Turnbull
New York
Churchill, Watson & Co
Churchill, Gilchrist, Smith & Co
K. & J. Gilchrist
Presbyterian Church
Boston Presbytery
Margaret Dunlop
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Continental Club Banquet at United States Hotel
The Continental Club of Freeland Loomis & Co. employees held its annual banquet at the United States Hotel last evening. Seventeen attended, with Mr. Martin A. Dowland presiding. Guests included Mr. James A. Freeland, Mr. J. P. Whitmore, Mr. W. A. Morris, and Mr. O. B. Haager of Des Moines Iowa.
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Freeland, Loomis & Co
United States Hotel
Martin A. Dowland
James A. Freeland
J. P. Whitmore
W. A. Morris
O. B. Haager
Des Moines
Governor’s Committee Appointment Amendment Debate
Roger Wolcott asserts the council retains its inherent right to appoint its own committees and objects to Governor appointed structures. He explains amendment origin, foresees no harm to governor prerogatives, and reports voting results on the measure and committee assignments.
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Senate of
United States
Iusk
Roger Wolcott
Wolcott
Messrs
Donovan
Leeson
Messrs. Wolcott
Rice
Keith
Breed
Jeffs
Morse
Morgan
Kingman
Friend Fritz in New York Aims for Prosperous Run
The Manola Mason company presented Friend Fritz at Herrmanns Theatre in New York City. Stange’s free translation of L Ami Fritz charmed a large audience with Miss Manola and Mr Mason delivering dainty, artistic scenes supported by original songs by Julian Edwards. The production, under Marius, closely follows the Paris original and marks the first American staging with strong Paris company ties.
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New York
Manola-Mason Company
Herrmann
Theatre
Fritz
Stanslaus Stange
Erckmann
Chatrian
L’ami Fritz
Theatre Francais
Paris
Mr. Mason
Miss Manola
John Mason
Comedie Francais
America
Manola
Julian Edwards
M. Marius
Mme. Reichenberg
M. Febore
Robert McWade
Rabbi David
M. Got
Comedie Francaise
Manola-Mason
B A A Boxing Tourney Opens With Promising Novice Bouts
The B A A boxing tournament at the gymnasium opened its preliminaries with lively novice bouts. Ten strong contenders emerged for finals in Mechanics Hall tomorrow night across six weight classes. Notable results included Shaw over Bennett in 105 pounds, Burke defeating Brennan, and McKenna besting Dinnie McKenna in the same division.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Frank Peters
Harry Cornish
James Shaw
Lawrence
Charles Bennett
Coopers
Bennett
Shaw
Phil Brennan
Trimounts
Lew Burke
Lowell
Burke
Pie Alley proprietor Nelson and Eva Johnson vanish
Frederick F. Nelson, owner of Nelsens Chop House, and his head waitress Eva Johnson have disappeared from Quincy. Local reports say Nelson eloped with Eva amid home troubles and business pressures. Henry Hanson, night manager, voices doubt of Nelson's return as Pie alley may close due to repairs and higher rent.
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Nelsen
Eva Johnson
Quincy
Nelson
Williams Court
Kneeland Street
Eva
Hanson
Daniel McGrath
Frederick Nelsen
New England
Thingvalla Steamship Company of
New York
Rockland
Mass
Peterson
Two Men Arrested in Store Breaking and Entering
Police from Division 2 arrested William H. Heggington age 18 of 166 West Seventh Street and Edward F. Taylor age 21 of 24 Dwight Street on charges of breaking and entering the F. Bissell store at 194 Washington Street last Tuesday night and stealing a typewriter valued at 100 dollars.
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William H. Heggerington
West Seventh Street
Edward F. Taylor
Dwight Street
F. Bissell
Washington Street
Annual Chauncy Hall Athletic Association Meeting
The Chauncy Hall Athletic Association holds its annual meeting today at the gymnasium on Exeter Street. Beginning Sunday the Shore Line adds a day and night express between Boston and Washington, with the night train leaving Park Square at 7:30 p.m. and continuing to Philadelphia, Washington, and Jacksonville via through sleeping cars.
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