Ketchel Retains World Middleweight Title Over Papke
Stan Ketchel of Michigan defeated Billy Papke of Illinois in a grueling 20 round bout to retain the world middleweight title. Ketchel claimed a broken right hand from round six and a dislocated left thumb. referee's decision drew mixed cheers and boos with some saying Papke earned a draw.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Billy Papke
Illinois
Ketchel
Papke
Ketchel Defeats Papke in Vicious Bout for Clean Cut Decision
Referee Roche states Ketchel was the aggressor and landed the cleaner punches delivering the only knockdown. Ketchel claims hand injuries by round six and thumb dislocation by round eight, hindering him from finishing Papke. Papke’s camp contests the decision, Ed Papke suggesting a draw, while Willus Britt cautions Ketchel’s hand must improve before a Los Angeles bout with Jim Flynn.
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Roche
Ketchel
Everbody
Papke
Ed Papke
Pugilist
Willus Britt
Jim Flynn
Los Angeles
Story of the Fight by Rounds on Page Thirteen
A feature recounts a boxing bout structure with detailed round by round commentary. The piece analyzes tactics and pivotal moments across ten rounds, highlighting key exchanges and turning points. It reflects on strategy and ring craft from the era.
Deaths on Independence Day claim several young lives
A list of Independence Day fatalities includes Benjamin C. Mueses seven year old son killed by a train while gathering wood for a bonfire in Watertown. James CorCoran twenty eight from Lowell died after a 500 foot fall from a balloon in Portland. Alphonse Gideon fourteen from Fall River died of a stray bullet in Tiverton woods. Margerie Housealtes forty from Medford burned by ignited clothing from fireworks. Edward Norley nineteen from Roxbury drowned in the Charles River regatta. Lawrence Rowe two from Malden burned when clothing caught fire from matches. Margaret Fitzgerald seven from Lynn burned by firecrackers.
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Benjamin C. Muese
Arsenal Street
Watertown
James Corcoran
Lowell
Portland
Alphonse
Gideon
Fall River
Tiverton Woods
Margerie Housealtes
Medford
Massachusetts General Hospital
Edward Norley
Parker Street
Roxbury
St. Alphonsus
Charles River
Lawrence F. Rowe
Madison Street
Malden
Margaret Fitzgerald
Lynn
Quiet Fifth of July Celebrations in New England
Seven killed and scores injured in New England while observing a subdued Fourth style Fourth of July. Boston and New England overall noted weather favorable displays and a conservative, safe celebration near Liberty Hall origins in Philadelphia and the 1776 spirit.
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New England
Old Liberty Hall
Philadelphia
Greater Boston
Boston Fourth of July Observance Claims Quiet Day Despite Fatalities
Across New England seven deaths and numerous injuries were linked to fireworks and related incidents. Greater Boston saw most casualties including a Medford woman burned by a sparkler, a 22-year-old Malden child burns, and a Lynn teen who died from firecrackers. Boat races on the Charles River reported a drowning and several rescues. Fireworks displays drew tens of thousands at the Common and Franklin Field, with widespread celebrations in nearby towns.
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New England
Boston
Pemberton Square
Massachusetts
Greater Boston
Medford
Lynn
Charles River
Bunker Hill
Somerville
Winthrop
Orient Heights
Jamaica Plain
Forest Hills
Newton
Waltham
Watertown
Malden
Army of Sightseers
Secret Service
Charlie Taft
Taft
Taft Family Visit Shifts Fireworks Viewing at Burgess Point
Beverly July 5 President Taft not seen but crowds gathered at Burgess Point to glimpse the presidential cottage. Charlie Taft led a busy day firing firecrackers and watching yacht club races while Mrs Taft stayed home after a brief ride.
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Beverly
Taft
Burgess Point
Virginia
Ohio
Richardson
Stanton
Charlie Taft
Lawrence Amory
Richard Amory
Francis Amory
Richard Motley
Levi Z. Leiter
Evans
Miss Boardman
M. Nabuco
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Manchester
Burgess’ Point
Eight-Oared Shells Swamped at New England Rowing Regatta
Fifty four rowers in eight oared shells were thrown into the Charles River Basin as high waves caused all boats to sink. Survivors struggled to stay afloat in the water after the capsizing occurred during the New England Rowing Association regatta.
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Charles River
New England Rowing Association
Drowning Follows Riverside Rowing Disaster at Roxbury Mile
In a treacherous race, Edward Norley of Roxbury drowned after his St Alphonsus eight sank amid heavy seas. James Troy was rescued as crews from six clubs struggled to retrieve swimmers. Norley, 19, was not recovered. The tragedy halted the event as rescuers and officials battled rough water.
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Roxbury
St. Alphonsus
Norley
St. Alphonsus Association
West Lynn
Lynn
Riversides
Cambridge
Columbians
East Boston
Jeffries
Kalumets
Worcester
Columbia
West Lynns
Oriole
Alert
James Troy
Troy
Parker Street
Fordham
Grogan
Mission Church
James Fox
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Post
Whiskey Disturbance Hits Universalist Service in Annisquam
In Annisquam on July 5 the Universalist Church communion table served by several youths led to a disturbance as they overpowered a watchman and attempted to damage an electric car by tying the track. Police seek warrants for about 25 suspects as townsfolk react to the riotous opening of the celebration.
Nighttime Vandalism Targets Church Then Streetcar Line
A mob damaged a church and set 20 heavy ties on a streetcar track near the beach district. They raided the church after midnight, assaulted watchman William Robertson, and toasted with whiskey before placing ties that could have wrecked the morning car. Robertson identified most participants.
Boston officers injured when driver avoiding women hits pole
Two men from Boston Protective Department No 1 were injured and two others from District 2 were shaken after Andrew Atkinson of 82 Berkeley Street drove a 40 horsepower Knox touring car into a trolley wire pole to avert running down three women. The injured were Stephen Arnoldson of Protective 1 and Daniel F. Reagan. Lieutenant Daniel Gleason and J. F. Walker of Protective 2 sustained shocks.
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Boston Protective Department No. 1
District 2
Andrew Atkinson
Berkeley Street
Knox
Stephen Arnoldson
Protective 1
Lenox Street
Daniel F. Reagan
Daniel Gleason
Protective 2
Delle Avenue
J. F. Walker
Hartland Street
Dorchester
Firemen in Roxbury Auto Crash After Firecracker Blaze
Four protective firemen stationed at District 3 on Roxbury street responded to a West Roxbury fire alarm. At 30 mph a Knox car with Atkinson driving hit three women in the street near Heath street station, skidded, and toppled onto its side. Five men were thrown out, two pinned under the vehicle, and all were taken to City Hospital with minor injuries.
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District 3
Roxbury Street
Knox
Atkinson
West Roxbury
Centre Street
Hogg's Bridge
Heath Street
Nine Rescued When Sloop Lilian Capsizes Off Long Island
A Boston Harbor squall toppled the sloop Lilian near Long Island, saving nine aboard. The party included Mr and Mrs Thomas Gardner of Somerville, Mr and Mrs John Muir and Margaret Muir, Archibald Muir, Miss Clarissa Humphries, George R Gardner of Roxbury, and Henry M Dawley. Women and children were saved by the men who steadied them and clung to the mast until aid arrived.
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Thomas Garden
Loring Street
Somerville
John Muir
Mar
Garet Muir
Archibald Muir
New Church Street
Clarissa Humphries
George R. Gardner
Lansing Street
Roxbury
Henry M. Dawley
Maywood Terrace
Boston
Lilian
Long Island
Thomas Garde
Margaret Muir
Muir
Sloop Accident In Harbor Involving Garde Party
About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a sloop owned by Mr Garde sailed from Castle Island for a harbor cruise. Dawley planned to stay aboard the Arrow but met the Lillian party and joined Gard ner who had been vacationing at Peddock's Island for two weeks.
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Garde
Castle Island
Dawley
Arrow
Gardner
Peddock’s Island
Sloop Lilian Capsizes in Sudden Squall Off Long Island
During a squall off Long Island the sloop Lilian capsized, trapping Mrs Muir and her children Archie and Margaret with Miss Humphries and Gardner. Mr Muir and the men assisted the women onto the mast and then to safety as rescuers arrived by power boats. All survived and the women and children returned home to Somerville, while the men stayed to repair the vessel.
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Long Island
Lilian
Dawley
Mrs. Muir
Muir
Margaret
Gardner
Miss Humphries
Somerville
Peddock’s Island
Yale Moon Theory Wins Paris Academy Prize
The Academy of Sciences awarded $140 to Professor E. W. Brown of Yale University for moon theory research. It also granted Professor Cayeux of the University of Paris funds to travel to the United States to advance studies on ancient mineral deposits.
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Paris
Academy of Sciences
E. W. Brown
Yale University
Academy
Cayeux
School of Mines
University of Paris
United States
Forecast for New England Weather Shifts With Winds
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness Tuesday with showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Winds shift to moderate east, then to moderate southwest for steamer departures to European ports, with partly cloudy skies toward the Grand Banks.
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New England
Grand Banks
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