Old Orchard Meeting Sparks Big Grand Circuit Interest
Racing at Old Orchard opens today for a four day meeting as Detroit hosts the grand circuit this week. Top pacers and trotters including Henry S. and Sagwa figure, with hopes high for fast times and big purses like the M and M stake and Chamber of Commerce events.
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Old Orchard
Detroit
Lexington
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Henry S
Goldstone
Charles A. Thompson
Mt. Vernon
Empire City
Clark Track
Greater New York
Marvin
George Spear
George Alex
Erastus Ecker
Geraldine
Frank Jones
Axtello
Fettle
Sagwa
Thomas W. Lawson
Great Trotter
Hartford
Lawson
National Polo League reelects officers at Savin Rock
National Association of Roller Polo Clubs held its annual meeting in New Haven and reelected officers: President T H Murnane of Boston and Secretary-Treasurer J C Morse of Boston. New Haven club won the championship. A rules amendments committee was named and a schedule meeting set for October. William J Murray hinted at moving his team to Worcester next season.
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New Haven
Conn
National Association of Roller Polo Clubs
Savin Rock
T. H. Murnane
Boston
J. C. Morse
Thomas Nl. Reilly
Merien
William J. Murray
Pall River
Worcester
One Year Of Night Racing At Combination Park
Anniversary week marks the first electric light races at the parlor track and a growing crowd. Harness stars Lizzie W and Bes sie Goddard headline the program along with Russell Maid, all fast heats likely under 1 07. Humorist versus Reeve schedule a 100 vs 90 pound match run.
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Combination Park
Lizzie W
Little Girl
Bessie Goddard
Russell Maid
Humorist
Reeve
Jack
Little Logan
Recoil Pad Suggestion in Finance Circular and Baltimore Shoot
A finance circular notes two gun recoil claims paid and proposes a light loads recoil pad. Ansley Fox bet on fifty straight targets in Baltimore and finally posted 62 after five trials of 19 27 380 37 62. Star players out for two weeks include McLaughlin McKay Barnes Impson Lavigne Jones Calibert Cooper and others enlivening the game. The best report on the McGovern Erne battle will appear in tomorrow’s Past with complete detail.
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Fnnance
Ansley Fox
Baltimore
Mac
cLaughlin
Hugh McKay
Billy Barnes
Dr. Impson
Fred Lavigne
Walter Jones
Alec Calibert
Tom Cooper
Civil Court Call in Middlesex on July 21 1900
The First District Court of Eastern Middlesex will call the entire list of civil cases on Saturday July 21 1900 at 9 o clock in the morning.
Last of Famous Hutchinson Family Faces Guardian Suit
Lynn July 15 Judge Harmon at Salem presides as Viola Campbell and heirs seek guardianship over John W. Hutchinson a veteran singer. They allege insanity tied to age and fear marriage plans may deplete a $100000 estate. Hutchinson and supporters contest the case sharing details of letters and a proposed Paris tour involving his granddaughter and Miss Leggett.
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Lynn
Viola Campbell
Lynni
John W. Hutchinson
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
Hutchinson
McDonald
Campbell
Bennett
Boston
Kate Campbell
Singer
Joseph F. Hannan
Henry P. Moulton
Salem
Paris
Great Britain
Americans Astonish Paris in Hurdle Race Victory
The featured hurdles event drew six starters. Orton or Newton carried the American challenge with Orton finally gaining the win as England’s Robinson led the European hopes. The pace remained fierce into the later rounds with England France and the two Americans still in contention as the clock read 7 minutes 2.5 seconds before falls ended the attempt.
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Messrs
Alexander Grant
Edward R. Bushnell
University of Pennsylvania
Orton
Newton
America
England
Robinson
France
Chastaine
Duhnce
Germany
Kraschtil
Austria
Americans Dominate Paris Track Meet in Pole Vault and Jump Events
The competition featured Johnson and Dvorack out of the pole vault yet the Americans remained confident of victory. Baxter won the pole vault with 3 m 30 cm, Colbett second, and Anderson third. Kraenzlein beat Prinstein’s mark in the running broad jump with 7 m 18.5 cm, Prinstein second, Leahy third. Delaney and French also competed as the American athletes impressed in Paris.
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Johnson
Dvorack
Baxter
Colbett
Anderson
Kauser
Nilson
Lemling
Gontier
Kraenzlein
Prinstein
Leahy
Delaney
Paris
Notable Track and Field Events and Winners Listed
The clipping lists events including shot put 400 yards, 1500 metres, high jump, steeplechase, pole vault, discus, hurdles, broad jump with country mentions United States America Hungary England and various athletes such as Kraenzlein Sheldon Long Bauer Baxter Tewksbury Orton and others from universities like the University of Pennsylvania and NYAC. It highlights winning athletes and affiliations.
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Ccc
Kraenzlein
P. Sheldon
N. Y
A. C. Long
Clinton's Big Raid on Drug Store Liquor Bust
In Clinton on July 15 officers raided Thomas D Tate's Mechanic street drug store uncovering thirty three beer cases and a large quantity of liquor. Nine men were found inside. Tate was arrested and to be arraigned in district court next day on illegal sale of liquor. He had prior health board action for adulterated drugs.
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Clinton
Thomas D. Tate
Mechanic Street
Tate
Board of Health
Grape-Nuts Endorsed by Cyclists for Light Easy Help
Cyclists and athletes praise Grape-Nuts as a condensed food that builds flesh and muscle while remaining easy to digest. Heavily loaded meals hinder performance, while Grape-Nuts supports hard work in both mental and physical tasks. Made by the Postum Company in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Siege Collapse at British Legation Ends in European Deaths
The 6 July assault on the British legation near Tianjin culminates in a brutal night of fighting. Prince Tuan and Prince Ching clash with allied defenders as Wang Wen Shao falls and Ching is wounded. General Tung Fuh Siang arrives with Kam Su forces at dawn, and the last European survivors perish in the wrecked premises.
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Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Wang Wen Shao
Legation
Tung Fuh Siang
Tien Tsin
Kam Su
Fate of Europeans in Pekin Brightens No Doom Yet
London dispatch cites telegram from Lady Hart confirming Europeans and women in the legations. Shanghai reports July 7 siege sorties by European troops and Boxers firing on Pekin defenses amid fears for ministers and government. July 12 governor warns of ongoing bombardment and possible breach.
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London
Pekin
Associated Press
Lady Hart
Robert Hart
Tung Fuh Siang
Shan Tung
Legations
Imperial China Cable Reports Imminent Legation Peril
Washington receives a July 7 Pekin report via Sheng that General Tuan Fuh Siang disobeyed orders and may use guns as legations and government near peril. Goodnow in Shanghai and Sheng are tied to the first Pekin news, signaling danger to the imperial government and foreign ministers.
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Washington
China
Sheng
Shanghai
Root
Pekin
Tuan Fuh Siang
Goodnew
Legations
Goodnow
Framingham Provos Beset by Civilians at Camp Dance
At Camp Framingham July 15 a clash erupted when Provos raided a Wayside Park dance attended by townspeople and soldiers. A civilian was struck a sabre blow as crowds hurled sticks and stones while cavalry tried to separate combatants. Service and march reviews followed as officers, chaplains, and guests observed a tense night and the next day’s inspection.
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Framingham
South Framingham
Bancroft
Wayside Park
Saxonville
Provos
Chinese government fronts formidable insurrection in position held
The article asserts the Chinese government sustains its long standing stance, stating it is not at war with Christendom but is confronting a formidable insurrection challenging its hold.
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Christendom
Refuges Flee Tien Tsun as Falls near Taku Face New Attacks
Telegraphs from Tokyo and Shanghai report Chinese forces near Tien Tsun threaten the city as 10 000 troops move. Legations defend against Boxers and Chinese troops. Refugees from Tien Tein depart by river and harbor ships while foreign warships evacuate personnel amid ongoing bombardment and gunfire.
Allied Forces Reach Taku and Tien Tsin in Late July Dispatches
Reports from Admiral Seymour describe Japanese flank attack at Men Tain July 9 driving back Chinese forces and seizing four guns. Allied forces shelled the western arsenal, captured two guns, and burned the structure after an unsuccessful hold. Casualties: 850 Chinese killed. allied losses light. Additional fighting at Maen Tsin July 12 shows 150 American troops arriving to bolster the field.
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London
Seymour
Maen Tsin
Lascum
Taku
Manila
Tien Tsin
Pel Ho
Appeals From Shanghai Urge Swift Multinational Action
Americans in Shanghai call for immediate, concerted force to protect lives and interests in China. They warn of massacres, paralysis of trade, and dangerous delays if powers fail to act decisively. They condemn past policy as weak and urge prompt restoration of order.
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China
Shanghai
Pekin
Ti en Tsin artillery quel reports rising Chinese activity
Despatches from Tien Tain dated July 6 to 8 describe increasing Chinese numbers and audacity near the area. Allied forces report intensified gunfire as tensions rise along the front.
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Cho Foo
Shanghai
Tien Tain
Horse Meet Opens At Old Saugus Trace Course
The forthcoming meet at Old Saugus Trace starts in a week with 160 horses listed across twelve classes. The program for Tuesday July 24 includes 2:15 trot purses featuring James, Golden, and other entries from Medford Lexington and Boston connections.
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Saugus Trace
James, Golden
Medford
Don Withers
H. L. Handy
Springfield
Pirte Glen Park Stables
Ghost Falls
N. Y
M. Nell Gwynne
Drowning of 19 Year Old Sailor At Bay Shore
Winthrop Lockhart aged 19 son of Captain Lockhart of the Cunaxa steamer of the Battle line drowned at Bay Shore St John while a thousand spectators watched from the shore this afternoon.
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ST. John, N. B
Winthrop Lockhart
Lockhart
St. John
Bay Shore
Saratoga Service Via Fitchburg Railroad Schedule
The Fitchburg railroad will run a summer schedule between Boston and Saratoga from July 9 to Sept 1. Through parlor cars depart North Union Station daily except Sundays at 9 30 a m arriving Saratoga 3 0 p m. Return from Saratoga at 9 30 a m arriving Boston 4 p m.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Boston
Saratoga
North Union Station
Dissolution of Partnership at Gordon Manufacturing Company
Notice states the partnership between Frederick D. Don and Andrew Henderson at 537 Albany Street is dissolved. Henderson retires while Gordon continues the business under the firm name Gordon Manufacturing Company. June 3, 1908.
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Frederick D. Don
Andrew Henderson
Gordon Manufacturing Colony
Albany Street
J. Henderson
Gordon
Gordon Frederic
Andrew Derson
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