Frenchman Beats Yankee Athletes in Paris International Games
A Frenchman wins the 1 2 mile Marathon amid heat and glare as Americans falter. Newton struggles to finish, Grant and McDonald faint after crossing. High jump, 100 metre and 800 metre events feature multiple nations with Remington Penn, Goenesy Hungarian, Prinstein set records, and Minahan George University wins 100 metres handicap.
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Paris
Michel
Newton
Grant
McDonald
Toteblom
Remington
University of Pennsylvania
Goenesy
Steffen
Ennlein
Prinstein
Edmund J. Minahan
Georgetae University
J. Holland
George‘town University
N. G. Pritchard
India
Deafness Cured and Blindness Prevented by Dr Wilson
Descriptive circulars offer information on Dr. D. Wilson's treatment claiming to restore hearing for ear mutes and to prevent or cure blindness without surgery. Free consultation and reduced summer rates advertised. Office hours include evenings with a trial treatment available on select days.
Tennis Opens Semis in Magnolia Meet as Ward Leads
July 19 Magnolia reports larger crowds for the tennis meet with the third round in singles finished. Semifinals will feature H Ward, Hardy brothers, and K Horton. Ward and Davis clinched doubles champions and will face McKittrick Kendall and Hardy in the next round. The Hardy brothers versus Penhallow Rust doubles match drew heavy interest. the Westerners won. Motley Jr. defeated R. McKittrick in a hard-fought singles match.
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Magnolia
H. Ward
Hardy Brothers
K. Horton
H. A. Davis
McKittrick
Penhallow
Rust
Atlantic
Pacific
T. Motley, Jr
R. McKittrick
Motley
Park Workers Picnic At Apollo Gardens With Athletic Events
A large crowd attended the ninth annual Park Department picnic at Apollo Gardens. Highlights included sprint heats won by Lynch and McMahan, East Boston’s Stewart taking the half mile, Lynch also winning the mile, and brothers Connolly sweeping two jumps and the standing long jump.
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Park Department
Apollo Gardens
Lynch
Cambridgeport Gym
Hubbard
Concord
McMahan
Joe Reilly
Leefe
Stewart
East Boston
Buckley
Freno
Payson
Connolly Brothers
H. Cc. A
F. C. Lynch
Catholic Y. M. C. A
P. J. Payson
Dorchester
J. F. Freno
F. E B. Connolly
South Boston
Grath
Onnolly
J. V. Cunning Ump
J. V. Connolly
D. J. McCarthy
Diva wins running race at Combination Park in close contest
Diva the day mare ridden by McNamee wins the running race after a dramatic first heat where Diva Avoca and Flying Dutchman finished nose to nose. Little Girl wins the match race in straight heats with times around 1:09.
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Diva
McNamee
Combination Park
Avoce
Flying Dutchman
Little Girl
Little
Erne Demands McGovern Title Bout in World Lightweight
Frank Erne states desire to meet Terry McGovern for the world lightweight championship in a 183 pound contest. He is confident of a different outcome and has deposited 1000 dollars to win the match.
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New York
Frank Erne
Terry McGovern
Erne
Kraemer Edges Ruel in Colosseum Pursuit Race
Dan Kraemer of Spokane wins a two mile 150 yard pursuit at the Colosseum track defeating John Ruel of Boston in 5 minutes 6 seconds. A separate 15 mile motor pac challenge for a $500 purse goes to Watson of Springfield over John A Fisher of Chicago by two laps 150 yards in 28 minutes 7 seconds.
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Springfield
the Coliseum
Dan Kraemer
Cage
John Ruel
Boston
Watson
Springfeld
John A Fisher
Chicago
Players Bench Recap of Eastern Clubs Triumphs
Eastern clubs won all games yesterday as Selee notes a warm spell in Philadelphia. Clarke returns with a shaved mustache in Chicago, Gasel earns praise at first base, and Matthewson leads the pitching staff with a sharp delivery reminiscent of the era.
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Selee
Philadelphia
Brookton Iton
Bos
Uffy
Clarke
Facey Garvin
John Gasel
Matthewson
Akike Eekin
Narrow escape as man struck by trolley on Washington Street
Lester Brink aged 22 of Falmouth House Causeway Street narrowly escaped death when struck by Belt Line trolley Car 23 on Washington Street just after 10 pm. He was knocked down as he alighted from a Grove Wall car. the fender passed over him and bystanders pulled him clear. Brink was treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Lester Brink
Falmouth
Causeway Street
Washington Street
Brink
Kiss Bug Victims Treated At Boston Emergency Beaman
Three kissing bug cases treated at Boston Emergency Beaman. Victims include F J Manankihoff 20 of 8 West Burnett Street stung on the wrist J McCaffray age unknown of 4 Howard Place facial stings and M McDonough of 2822 Second Street attacked by the bug near the Cambridge Gan Company and Boston Electric Light Company.
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Boston
F. J. Manankihoff
West Burnett Street
J. McCaffray
Howard Place
Cambridge Gan Company
M. McDonough
Second Street
Boston Electric Light Company
Ace
Man Held for Grand Jury in Waltham
Frank Hamilton of Portland Missouri is held in 1500 for the grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and larceny in the local court. He faces prosecution as a suspect in a recent burglary case.
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Waltham
Frank Hamilton
Portland
Speedy Abbot Unbeaten Champion Sets Season Pace Mark
Detroit July 19 The Grosse Pointe track hosted blue ribbon week opening with two records set Prince Alert and The Abbot each posted fast miles The Abbot remained the lone unbeaten 1899 champion though three quarters of a second shy of last year’s mark William Mac won the 2 06 pace in a close finish as 7 000 spectators roared Prince Alert won heat two bragging a late record Ace led heat three and William Mac clinched heat four in a tight finish. other detailed times and entries follow
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Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Prince Alert
Providence
Abbot
Abbott
Billy Andrews
William Mac
Choral
Ace
Dark horses win at Nashua driving park race day
Third day of Nashua Driving Park meeting features dark horse winners in three events. Chehalis wins the Free-for-all pace with a thrilling finish, while Woodshed and Barney fail to place. 2:23 and 2:18 classes purse $300 to $500.
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Nashua
N. H
Chehalis
H Hotspur
O W
B. m
Chitterrey
Celeute
P.m
van Hou- Romy
Ellerslie Wilkes
Alietta
Martha Marshall
M. Tau
Br. G
Smart
Gutadi
Pistachio Epee Ey Ee ii
Pet Razen
Mills
Vopbee
Piro
Big
Fox
Marston
W. H
Allamont
O'Neil
J Terrell
Johnbon
Woodshed
Seaechs Seedabove
Barney
B. Gs. Woata
Old Orchard Meet Yields Fast 2 20 Pace Wins
Bally Hook wins three heats to lower mark to 2 12 1 4 in the 2 5 pace at Old Orchard Maine. Special Boy, Hartford trained gelding, wins the 2 20 pace in three heats with a progressively lower record. Meeting deemed financially successful and notably good racing.
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Old Orchard
New England
Bally Hook
Dover
Special Boy
Hartford
Oy Idbeater
Pool Boy
Spaenee
Eingnam Cc. Esteereeees
Aech. m
Rat Miksa
Geresenie
Summer Resort Photograph Contest Opens at Boston Post
The Boston Post invites amateurs and professionals to submit resort photographs for weekly prizes of 10 5 and 3 dollars. Submissions should feature news value and human interest with clear light and shade, include title and sender details on back, and cannot be returned.
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Boston Post
Casey Nooks
Sunday Post
the Post
Boston
Fire at Navy Yard Draws Marines and Sailors to Battle Flames
A fierce blaze at the Navy Yard creates a blazing spectacle as civilians and volunteers from the Navy fight the fire. Sailors lift a stalled steamer through a street incline while a Jackie rescues spar plans for the Topeka. Dr Winslow and his daughter Virginia are overcome by smoke but revived by marines.
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Hartford
Jack Doyle
Chelsea Street
Winslow
Virginia
Captain Johnson
Eaton
Maxim
Dr. Winslow
Surgeon Winslow Family Rescued as Fire Spreads
A fire broke out in the early stages of the blaze and Surgeon Winslow’s wife and daughter were rescued from their quarters. Fire crews fought the flames as smoke filled the building.
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Winslow
Grape-Nuts Promised To Boost Brain Power For Workers
An article stresses meal timing and proper nutrition for restless brain workers in cities. It cites chemical waste from heavy mental labor and argues that Grape-Nuts supplies potassium phosphate to rebuild brain matter, claiming noticeable gains in brain power after eight to ten days of use.
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Medical Sentinel
Club House Damaged In Chelsea Yard Fire
Fire threatened the Bunker Hill Yacht Club and draw tender's house as flames spread to the south yard. Club members and firefighters battled the blaze with hoses, water pails, and ladders. The club house roof and wall sides were burned, while the draw-tender's slate roof helped save the building. Chelsea south bridge and nearby yacht contents escaped damage. John Hayes's house at 194 Chelsea street suffered about 25 dollars in damage.
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Jackie
Baxter
Topeka
Vnn
Yacht Club
Chelsea Street
Crawtenders
Myles Cohen
B. F. Arey
John McCabe
Bunker Hill
Chelsea South Bridge
John Hayes
Whidden Arrested After Fatal Hand to Hand On Roof
Whidden is held at Station 5 in a fatal stabbing on a third-floor tenement between Mrs. Burt and him. He says she attacked him after a quarrel over drink, leading to a chase to the roof and a fatal wound. Neighbors describe recurring drinking and quarrels, with Mrs. Burt found dead below after a violent struggle.
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Whidden
East Dedham Street
Paulet Perrot
Garland
Clark
Wright
John Hardie
Canton Court
Dedham Street
Dover Street
Snow
Washington Street
Malden
Meander Street
East Dedham
Burt
Maguire
Painter Timothy Buckley Succumbs to Careless Driving Injuries
Timothy Buckley a painter for the Boston Elevated Railway was struck by a runaway team driven by John Davis 31 of 4% Miller Street as he stood on a Washington Street ladder. Buckley died from a broken back fractured skull and scalp wounds after hospitalization. Davis was detained by Station 5 officers.
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Timothy Buckley
Boston Plevated Railway Company
Buckley
Washington Street
Florence Street
John Davis
Davis
Miller Street
M. J. Connors
Station 5
Friday cycling feature ends with McEachern win amid falls
McEachern the Canadian champion wins a twenty five mile paced race at Charles River Park despite a Friday the 13th crash. Nelson and Stinson suffer minor slips while both plan to contest the open race. A team duel unfolds as Press Cycling Club faces the Charles River Knockers with selected riders for both teams.
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Archie McEachern
Johnnie Nelson
Will Stinson
Harry Elkes
Charles River Park
McHachern
Ead
Nelson
Chamson
Stinson
Frank Waller
Press Cycling Club
Charles River Knockers
Jack Farnham
Jimmy Ingraham
Ben Ingraham
W. J. Potter
Joe Currie
Robinson
L. E. Mettling
J. J. McKinnon
P. F. Logan
Charles McConnell
M. J
Packard convalesces after anti-toxine treatment in Brockton
Lawrence Packard of Brockton, once stricken with lockjaw, is convalescent after anti-toxine therapy. Cardinal Satell named prefect of the Pope's propaganda. Thousands visit Windsor for the Queen’s appearance and sing God Save the Queen. A third party committee of gold Democrats and anti imperialists plans a July Indianapolis meeting. Dr Everett represents New England.
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Lawrence Packard
Brockton
Cardinal Satell
Windsor
Indianapolis
Everett
New England
Astor Flung From Car in Accident Near Poughezep
Colonel John Jacob Astor riding with Vincent in an automobile at Poughesep was thrown from the vehicle but escaped severe injuries. Authorities examined the scene and reported no serious wounds.
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Poughe
Zepsif
N. Y
John Jacob Astor
Vincent
Mc Manus & Co. Big Semiannual Mark Down Sale
Mc Manus and Co. announces a semiannual mark down sale of men and boys clothing at Washington and Beach streets. The store tracks goods without carrying over to next season and promises real savings and genuine McManus style and quality at bargains.
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McManus & Co
Washington and
Beach Streets
Stoel
McManus
Bicycle notes from national and regional cycling events
Articles report on Jimmy Michael and Johnnie Nelson potential race in Boston and a New York demonstration by women riders. Mrs Bayne aims for 1500 miles in 30 days, Jane Lindsay averages over ten miles per hour, with ice wraps in hot weather. Kennedy to host six day races at Madison Square Garden. Milwaukee meeting fallout blamed on committee jealousy. Massachusetts division summer meet planned at New Bedford August 9 11 with local committee led by Mayor Ashley and plans for over $2300 divided.
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Jimmy Michael
Johnnie Nelson
Bridgeport
Boston
Michael
New York
B. R. Bayne
Jane Lindsay
Jay Eaton
Orlando Stevens
Philadelphia
Newark
Kramer
Eaton
Stevie
Mearland
Stevens
Paris
Im Kennedy
Madison Square Garden
Milwaukee
Exposition Building
Masachusetts
New Bedford
Bilis L. Howland
Ashley
CG. I. S
Alpine Accidents Mount as Berlin Sees Seven Die
In Berlin this week seven residents have died in Alpine accidents including Alpine guide Moser. William Weig, a noted alpinist and gymnastics teacher, fell with Moser on White Koenigs Peak. Both perished.
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Bhprlin
Berlin
Alps
William Weigand
Moser
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