Under Arc Lights at Waltham Track Bike Meet Ends Mixed
Novel electric light bicycle races at Waltham track drew modest crowds as Willie Windle failed to appear. Sanger led final heats with fast riding though Windle’s absence and time limits affected prize outcomes. Winners included Sanger Porter Haggerty and others with a diamond prize, watches, and bicycle gear amid a grand but unevenly lively night. Also noted: King of Kings arrives in Boston with Newport stay and luxury suite details.
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Malden Bicycle Club
Waltham Track
Malden Club
Willie Windle
Taylor
Sanger
Peck
Robinson
Waltham Club
Walthams
Press Club
J. W. Murphy
McDuffee
Wettergreen
Coleman
J. P. Clark
Clark
Porter
Dodge
Saunders
Snow
Dge
Nelson
Connolly
Williams
Lo A
Prise
Morgan
Wright
Balmoral
F. W. Ifsworth
Lynn W. C
Milwaukee
A. W. Porter
Waltham
Watson Coleman
Press
F. M. Haggerty
Walham
H. J. Pete
Lynn
J. A. Farrell
Union B. C
W. H. Senter
F. M. Duaree Park
E. B. Sabine, Jr
Malden
Oxford Cycle Shoes
Ixth Redox
Errill
Haggerty
Quinn
Ed Nelson
John Bianchi
Kings Coming Continued From Page One
The article notes Aziz Buksa, minister of revenues, is often mistaken for the Rajah. If nothing changes, further events are anticipated as the situation develops.
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Aziz Buksa
Pops at the Pines with Lothian Orchestra Concerts
The Point of Pines hosts Lothian's Saratoga Orchestra for "Pop" concerts. Music, breezes, and dancing blend with the Pines atmosphere. The grounds are tidy, family gatherings common, and a bicycle room protects riders' gear. The Pines promise wholesome entertainment with notable musicians from the Symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Lothian
Saratoga Orchestra
Ldéthian
Symphony
the Pines
Thayer
Irish mock revolution tale fools Boston crowd
In Boston the Irish dismiss the de Spatch as a lie and ridicule the claim. Thomas Riley reads the clipping with amusement, calling it ridiculous yet reflecting that revolutionists fight as men, not cowards. Officers’ testimony about ships supposedly involved will counter the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Riley
Wandering Woman Reunited With Dedham Husband
The wandering woman found in Milton late Sunday night is identified by the Post as Rudolph Engel of Dedham's wife. Milton police took her to Dedham yesterday morning and returned her to her husband. Her repeated disappearances lead authorities to believe she is insane and likely to be placed under proper restraint to prevent further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Rudolph Engel
Dedham
Milton Police
Poisoner Meyer Closes Off Reporters In Brief Defence Effort
New York July 24 Dr Henry C F Meyer the alleged wholesale poisoner persists in refusing to see reporters and speaks to few people only when spoken to His anxiety over his defence grows while police investigators refuse to comment on the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. F. Meyer
Railroad foes reject six Sunday trains to Point of Pines
The Boston and Maine railroad petitioned to run six Sunday trains to Point of Pines, but the railroad commissioners denied the request. They ruled the proposed runs would be excursions and refused consent, noting no weekday service to the Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Point of Pines
Dishonest Agent Caught in Embezzlement Case
St Paul July 24 Frank M Sprohnile of Chicago wholesale jeweler secured arrest of Jacob W Loewenberg his local agent on embezzlement charges The warrant covers peculations since February and Loewenberg has confessed to some thefts as part of the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Frank M. Sprohnile
Chicago
Jacob W. Loewenberg
Loewenberg
Bicyclist James Fairweather Injured on Dorchester Avenue
A 12 year old boy, James Fairweather, was riding on Dorchester avenue when his wheel caught a car track. He was thrown and a Walter Baker & Co wagon passed over him. He sustained a compound fracture of the left arm with severe mangling and possible amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fairweather
Dorchester Avenue
Walter Baker & Co
Turkish attack on American missionary Miss Anna Melton
Letters to the Presbyterian Board describe an unprovoked night attack on Miss Anna Melton in Duree Turkey. She was beaten by an unknown assailant with accomplices and severely injured. Authorities conducted an inquiry but little satisfaction followed. The case has been raised with the State Department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Anna Melton
Duree
Turkey
State Department
Washington
Gladstone home rule financial clause debated in Commons
In London the House of Commons in committee of the whole discussed Mr Gladstone’s plan for Ireland to contribute one third of its revenue to the imperial exchequer for six years. Mr Goschen led two hours of critique, denying Ireland is overtaxed and rebutting claims of Salisbury era concessions. The debate closed with the clause approved 226 to 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Gladstone
Ireland
Goschen
Salisbury
Mellor
Snake in Haystack Strangles Man in Brookfield Case
In Danbury New York? No Danbury Conn July 24 George Fraleigh of Danbury was unloading hay when a black snake wound around his neck. The snake did not bite but left a black mark. Since then every morning at the same hour he experiences choking spasms and growing weakness. Local doctors monitor the mysterious case as Fraleigh remains off work. The snake measured four feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
George Fraleigh
William Odell
Brookfield
Fraleigh
Lynn
Ezra Baker
Silsbee Street
Baker
Elisha Baker
Daniel C. Baker
Essex County
Stevens Building
Marblehead Neck
Thea Neck
Boston
Ward
Fred E. Baker
Secretary Herbert Arrives Aboard Dolphin at Magnolia
United States steamer Dolphin with Secretary Herbert and entourage arrives at Magnolia Gloucester and fires a salute to Governor Russell. Visitors welcome the distinguished group as they prepare to depart for Portsmouth Navy Yard inspection and a Bath Me visit. The secretary will travel to Machias to receive colors for the new vessel named in its honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Dolphin
Herbert
Magnolia
Russell
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Bath
Machias
Pritchett Visits Gray Gables During Nantasket Stay
At Gray Gables Buzzards Bay the President Colonel Lamont and Dr. Bryant spent the day on the bay returning at five. George E. Pritchett of Omaha visiting Nantasket Beach called but the President was fishing. Pritchett, former U S district attorney for Nebraska under Cleveland, believes the Sherman act will be repealed but a fight over replacements is likely. A rumor of a possible forthcoming federal appointment in Washington, possibly Boston port collector, circulated but could not be verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchett
Washington
Boston
Dover Man Vanishes After $5 Payment Incident
In Dover New Hampshire on July 24 Frank Lord missing after visiting a blacksmith to buy a horse shed. He offered a $5 bill the blacksmith could not change and he disappeared that night. Three men allegedly took his horse. the animal was found four miles away. Lord had $8 on him. authorities suspect foul play and search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Frank Lord
Pittsfield Bank Cashier Francis Resigns Amid Ill Health
Francis, cashier at Pittsfield National Bank, submitted his resignation today citing ill health and need for rest. The directors accepted the resignation, ending his tenure amid recent adverse publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Francis
Pittsfield National Bank
Fire at Damon & Howe Horn Factory Damages Estimated
Leominster in July reports a fire at the Damon and Howe horn factory starting at 6 30 from a short electric wire touching woodwork. Damage to goods and building is put at about 1000 dollars and insured. Fire department action and 50 workers affected by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Damon & Howe
Horn
Ice theft on Boston & Maine freight cars in East Boston
Reports describe several cold larceny incidents in East Boston with frequent entry to freight cars on the Boston & Maine line and cakes of ice stolen. Police indicate multiple arrests and ongoing investigations into these thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston & Maine
Divorce for Laziness and Family Split in Kansas City Case
Austin Davis, once of this city, granted a divorce from his wife in Kansas City on grounds of idleness by the libellee Mrs. Davis. The elder Davis, a wholesale dealer in provisions, ran a Kansas City branch and allegedly engineered Europe travel for separation. Mrs. Davis, now headed to Boston, sues her father in law for alienation of Affections seeking twenty five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Davis
City
Samuel Davis
Cambridge
Kansas City
Davis
West
Suffolk Superior Court
Austin
Davis Pere
Drowning Fatality at Horseshoe Pond Maine
In Gardiner Maine Charles Blenn and an unknown man drowned at Horseshoe Pond while boating with Ed Wakefield and George Silver. The boat capsized after intoxication. Silver survived. Blenn and the other man were missing as of today with search continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Horseshoe Pond
Charles Blenn
George Silver
Blenna
Fred Babcock
Wakefield
Ed. Wakefield
Silver
Elena
Mr. Potter
Harry Dunn
Brenn
Purloiner Adams Wirth Named in Paintings Theft
London reports Pall Mall Gazette claims Adam Wirth known to US police confessed to stealing Gainsboro paintings from the Duchess of Devonshire. Wirth, jailed in Louvain Belgium for seven years, reportedly told a Gazette reporter he stole them, though the paper cannot verify the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Gainsboro
Duchess of Devonshire
Adam Wirth
le Brigand International
United States
Wirth
Louvain
Belgium
Pall Au Gazette
Paper
Siamese Armaments and Fortifications Near Bangkok
A reporter describes Bangkok defenses with Krupp guns and strong fortifications on the river left bank. He notes Siamese arms stockpiles, European officers, and the minister of war, an Oxford graduate, as well as foreign experts testing weapons. He suggests a French attack would face stiff resistance despite ultimate victory. Bangkok's population is about 800000 Siamese, 200000 Chinese, and under 100 European residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Winchester Arms Compan
New Haven
Conn
Oxford
Eng
France
Boston Protective Union forms for Boiler Firemen
The boiler firemen of Boston organize as the Boston Protective Union at 45 Eliot Street with 470 members under General Organizer J F O Sullivan. Officers elected and delegates named for a state trades convention. A Chicago charter request may follow from the new federation backed group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Street
Boston
J. F. O’sullivan
American Federation of Labor
Boston Protective Union
State Convention of Trades Unions
Remarkable Growth At Coast Seamen's Union Meeting
A fully attended Coast Seamen's Union meeting reported 831 new members joined in the last three months. Secretary T. J. Elderkin of the national union sent word of similar gains across other unions. He noted dull Great Lakes business and urged Eastern seamen to avoid that district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coast Seamen’s Union
T. J. Elderkin
National Union
Elderkin
Great Lakes
Union 15 meeting results and upcoming events
Union 15 initiated twelve candidates at its last night meeting and urged Italian carrier organization progress, expected within a week. Plumbers Union picnic set for Monday Aug 7 at Highland Lakegrove with an engaging program planned. Bricklayers Union and Patternmakers League held last night for routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Plumbers’ Union
Highland Lakegrove
Bricklayers’ Union
Patternmakers’ League
Theer
Murder Case Shocks Portland As Carriage Tragedy Unfolds
Jacob Strout of North Raymond was found unconscious Sunday morning, his body hanging between carriage shafts after a late Saturday night drive from Poland Springs. His feet tangled in the reins dragged him several miles before he died. No foul play is suspected and the sheriff has not been notified of any suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jacob Strout
North Raymond
Poland Springs
Strout
Militia Poisoning Sickness Sweeps Sea Girt Camp
About sixty members of the Second New Jersey Militia at Sea Girt have been poisoned by oxalic poison from tin ware. Surgeons are working hard. no deaths reported. Most cases occurred late last night or this morning, with many men severely prostrated. Governor Werts orders a strict investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Second
New Jersey
Sea Girt
Werts
Otto of Bavaria Dying in Munich
The condition of King Otto of Bavaria is worsening daily as paralysis increases. Doctors fear his end is near as his ailments grow more serious in Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto OF
Bavaria
Munich
Drowning tragedy may entangle two more bodies in sunken yacht
A Dorchester source suggests John W. Johnson and Joseph W. Murphy lie entangled in the rigging of a sunken yacht off Faun Barbury after a Sunday drowning near Gloucester. Two youths reported spotting a submerged craft and severing a painter, recovering Albert T. Scott’s body, and now suspect the other two victims rest beneath the water’s surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Johnson
Joseph W. Murphy
Faun Barbury
Dorchester
Gloucester
Long Island
Albert T. Scott
Scott
Pension Rigging Question on Judge Long's Case
Washington reports reveal a pension office review alleging improper procedures and back payments in Judge Dean Long's pension history. The case shows medical and legal actions on May 6 1889, backdated re-ratings, and questioned approvals contrary to medical findings, with details of increases and involved officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Office
Tanner
Long
Pension Bureau
Major Wright
Office Medical Board
Judge Long
Dudley
Bailey
Captain Lyon
Abduction Case in Dedham Involving Uncle and Guardian
In Dedham today a thirteen year old girl Mabel Anderson was abducted from her boarding house by her uncle Theodore Anderson of Roxbury, her legal guardian, aided by an alleged lawyer. Mrs Wieland claims the act seeks repayment of eighteen months' board and questions about formal authority and adoption, with a legal dispute to determine control of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mabel Anderson
Pine Street
Philip Wieland
Theodore Anderson
Roxbury
Rom
Wieland
Boston
Police raid shuts down pool hall in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport on July 24 a police squad raided William Youney’s pool room, capturing thirty seven including the proprietor and four assistants. Nearly fifty escaped to a saloon. A partition was torn but order returned. Youney and five assistants were released on bonds and players at ten to twelve dollars. Old law used as new statute takes effect Aug 1. The proprietor planned to close the place soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
William Youney
Young
Atchison Bonds Sale Talks Amid Tight Money Market
A meeting in New York with Atchison Topeka Santa Fe leaders George W Magoun J W Reinhart and D B Robinson examined selling second mortgage bonds under the reorganization. The tight money market complicates pricing and other temporary financing measures are under consideration to meet the companys needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Magoun
J. W. Reinhart
D. B. Robinson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Meteorologist Professor Vines Dies After Illness
Havana reports the death of Professor Vines, a renowned meteorological expert in priestly orders, who had suffered heart illness announced earlier. He passed away midnight last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Vines
Smith Covers Dempsey Forfeit in Coney Island Fight Bid
Billy Smith welterweight champion arrived at Coney Island ready to meet Jack Dempsey for the $6000 purse, the original fight date. Dempsey posted $1000 for a new match. Smith covered the forfeit and said he is open to fight any 140-pound man before the Coney Island Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
N. Y
Billy Smith
Jack Demsey
Coney Island Athletic Club
Smith
Dempsey
Tragic Saybrook Train Fall Claims Shoreline Brakeman
New Haven reports James Kearns a 27 year old unmarried Shoreline brakeman fell from a Saybrook train this morning. He sustained the loss of a leg and an arm and died en route to hospital in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
James Kearns
Saybrook
West Lynn Boat Club Eyes Labor Day Regatta
The West Lynn Boat Club plans to enter the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River with junior and senior fours and a junior eight. Patrick Donovan of West End Boat Club will coach the crews. Selected fours include John Hayden, nen ne, Andrew McCabe, William Rowe in the junior move and John Cosgrove, T. Dinneen, D. Dinneen, William Berrigan in the senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dinneen
D. Dinneen
William Berrigan
Newton Board Votes On South Street Boulevard Route
The Aldermen held the last session before August with a hearing on land seizure for the new South street boulevard. Ex Governor Claflin urged extending the parkway only to Centre street, while Richard M. Saltonstall opposed the line set by the city engineer, citing injustice to the Dumeresq homestead beyond Centre street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Board of Aldermen
New South Street
Claflin
Centre Street
Boston
Richard M. Saltonstall
Dumeresq
Wah Chang Kee Leaves Trouser Pockets With Cash At East Fourth Street
Wah Chang Kee left an extra pair of trousers hanging at 697 East Fourth Street yesterday afternoon with 34 dollars in the pocket. The clothes were noticed missing later, prompting a local search for the owner and the misplaced money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wah Chang Kee
East Fourth Street
Knights of Pythias Officers Reelect Abbott on First Ballot
Springfield July 24 Brigadier General John H Abbott was reelected chief officer of the Knights of Pythias brigade on the first ballot with 39 votes to 21 for Colonel Alfred B Hodges and Paul M Foss from South Boston He reported a 60 percent increase in brigade membership during his four-year command.
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Springfield
Knights of Pythias
John H. Abbott
Abbott
Alfred B. Hodges
Taunton
Paul M. Foss
South Boston
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DR. Meyer
Rebecca Nourse
Tapleyville
Salem
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Connecticut
Secretary of the Navy
Governor Russell
New Hampshire
Pittsfield Bank
John Miller
Read Street
Mass
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Atchinson
P. Election
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Howland's Grove
Zylonite
Powderly
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Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
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Pont Wats
Boston Mis. Clothing CO
Hayward Place
Globe Theatre
Boyle Bros
Washington St
School St
Shavitt & Bailey
Hudson St
Porter Screen CO
Utica St
Canal St
South End
Chester Ne
America
Washburn Credit House
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Tyvyewriters
Remington Typewriter
A. R. Andrews
Court St
Colby & Rich
Bosworth St
E. C. Ramsdell
Music Hall
John Welch
Middlesex St
West’s
Provincetown
the Post
Boston Shorthand College
No. Beacon St
Cor
Tremont St
Prospect St
Cambridgeport
Don
F. B. Wheaton
Beacon St
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Allston
School Street
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Mt. Pleasant St
Winchester
Hamlin
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