Oil Trust Helping Fight Bryan Says Willis Abbott
Denver dispatch reports Willis Abbott claims oil interests align to help Bryan in the 1908 Democratic contest. He notes Standard Oil influence shaping committee races, McGraw and Sullivan battles, Guffey opposition, and Tammany Hall coordination with New York toward a Bryan nomination and a winning ticket.
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West Virginia
M. C. Osenton
Bryan
Stanford
Osenton
McGraw
Colonel Guffey
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil
National Committee
Guffey
Pres
Tammany Hall
New York
Fingy’” Connors
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Big Tim Sullivan
Richard Croker
West
South
Why and Where P B Ales Celebrate Jolly Jollies Booklet
The Bunker Hill breweries issue a breezy booklet for the P B ale titled Jolly Jollies. It extols the beverage in verses about auto rides, a lunch laden hamper, and trips that end with P B ale. The pamphlet notes the brewery's history since 1821 and the promise of purity behind the brand.
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P. B
Bunker Hill
Milk Dealer Corcoran Fined After Court Appearance
Joseph B Corcoran and his brother John J Corcoran run a milk farm at 74 Wareham Street Medford. In court before Judge Parmenter they faced three counts alleging substandard milk. Corcoran was found guilty on all three and fined 20 dollars per count. He appealed and posted a 300 dollar bond.
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Joseph B. Corcoran
John J. Corcoran
Wareham Street
Medford
Parmenter
Corcoran
Bell Denounces Republican Policy at Democratic Convention
Ex congressman Theodore A. Bell of California, acting as temporary chair, condemns Republican platform and the Chicago convention. He calls for limiting corporate power, expanding land ownership, ending injunction abuse, and pursuing direct election of U.S. Senators. He urges tariff reform to curb trusts and vows Democratic-led measures to protect liberties.
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Denver
Col
Theodore A. Bell
California
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Chicago
Fea
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Yale crews to train in Springfield for race return
Charles T. Shean announced that Yale oarsmen will train next spring on Springfield’s national regatta course and that the Yale Harvard boat race is planned to be rowed on the Connecticut within five years. He notes Lake Whitney is unavailable and the Yale navy will use Rockrimmon Boat Club as headquarters during Easter vacation.
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Springfield
Charles T. Shean
Yale
Shean
Connecticut
Lake Whitney
New Haven
Yale Navy
Rockrimmon Boat Club
Goodman and Murphy Boxers Fight to a Draw in New York
Tommy Murphy and Jack Goodman battled six rounds at the Navarre A. C. in New York, ending in a draw. Both men showed bulldog grit and heavy endurance with Murphy pressing throughout while Goodman's longer range punches earned an even result as the fighters tired late.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Jack Goodman
Navarre A. C
Murphy
Goodman
The High Jumps in the Olympic Field
Sixth in a series exploring Olympic events in England. It evaluates American contenders' prospects in the high jump and outlines likely outcomes for the competition.
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England
Americans Poised For High Jump Battle At Athens
Expert notes from Howard G Reynolds on the 1906 Olympic high jump scene. Don Leahy of Ireland tops the bar at 5 ft 11 3 8 in in practice, with Americans Porter Moffitt and Patterson also lifting well. Ray Ewry eyes a fourth standing title but faces DuPont of France and a crowded field.
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Athens
Ellery Clark
Paris
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St. Louis
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M. F. Sweeney
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Baxter
Patterson
Chicago
Moffitt
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Herbert Gidney
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New England Chamon
France
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Harry F. Porter
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New York Athletic Club
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Worcester and Lynn split pair in double header
Worcester and Lynn split a twin bill with Lynn winning 6 to 4 in the opener and Worcester taking the nightcap 1 to 0. Barton of Lynn was ejected for disputing a call at second, while Foster left the first game after being spiked in a pitchers duel as Daum finished.
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Lynn
Barton
Joe O'Brien
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Barnicle
J. O’brien
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A.E
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O Barton
Oj Clement
Reyn'ols
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OG Bradley
Oj Bighle
C.f
Welch
Owens
Lavigne
Haverhill Beats Brockton 8-5 in Baseball Clash
Haverhill knocked Finn out in the fourth inning then hammered Brockton with six runs through the late innings to win 8 to 5. Key plays included three base hits by Poland and a three-base shot by Poland, plus a home run by Boardman and strong pitching by Pender.
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Haverhill
Finn
Pender
Haverhill Brockton
Poland
O/Hickman
Shannon
McKern
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Reardon
McGovern
O'Toole
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Lawrence
Fall River
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Connaughton
Duggan
Whitney
Higgins
Harter
Murch
Donovan
Kane
Wormwood
Gillespie
Devine
Whiting
Lanigan
Lowell 11 New Bedford 10 in ten innings
Lowell defeats New Bedford 11 to 10 in ten innings as Adler Lemieux and Duff lead offense with multiple extra base hits. Pitchers Connelly Rivard Read Warner combine for a high scoring game with 9 6 6 innings respectively and 2 1/1 time. Umpires M O'Brien.
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Zinsaar
Magee
Duff
Wolfe
Lemieux
Barrows
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O’brien
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Adler
Harrison
Connelly
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