Corbett Mitchell boxing talks spark Boston visit tensions
With Charley Mitchell Jim Hall and William Brady in Boston discussions center on a big match with Corbett. Brady meets Mitchell to settle terms while London rule options and U S venue questions slow progress as bouts and weigh ins loom at Music Hall and Cribb Club.
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Charley Mitchell
Jim Hall
Boston
William A. Brady
Corbett
New York
Mitchell
Brady
David H. Blanchard
Dock Square
Thorndike
Jack McAuliffe
Jim
America
Coney Island
London
Mitchell and Corbett Fight Negotiations in Boston Exhibit
Mitchell seeks a Monaco venue for the bout and demands protection and fair play. Brady indicates consent if a solid offer and purse certainty are provided. Mitchell proposes an American referee if the fight occurs abroad, earning praise from bystanders for sincerity and drawing large crowds in Boston ahead of tonight’s Music Hall exhibition.
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Mitchell
London
Corbett
Atkinson
The
Sporting Life
Monaco
Brady
England
Charley
Boston
New York
Phil Dwyer
Colonel Pope Trails Bicycle Lessons In Park Demonstration
New Colonel A. A. Pope was seen Sunday morning riding a Model 30 Columbia in the park, accompanied by his son Albert. The East Boston Cycle Club hosts an open house at Maverick Square, with many clubs invited for a large gathering and a planned interclub bowling tournament.
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A. A. Pope
New Park
Albert
East Boston
Boston
Press
Winnisimmet
Massachusetts
Albert G. Frothingham
The
Union
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Somervilles
C. A. Underwood
Cambridgeport
Charlestown Rovers
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Rovers
Malden
Mattapan
Mount Washington
Newton
Medford
Roxbury
Somerville
Waltham
Dick Howell
England
Howell
Prince
Morgan
Egan
Hall
Quinn
Harvard Freshmen Shut Out in Class Championship Opener
In Jarvis field Harvard saw the freshmen blank as the class championship game ended 0–0. Hayes scored a 20‑yard play in the first half, Hamlen added the goal, and Hamlen crossed the line in the second half but the extra point failed. Irving starred for the sophomores with strong runs and tackles.
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Harvard
Jarvis Field
Hayes
Hamlen
Borden
Irving
Pillsbury
Dean
Watson
Stevenson
Dibblee
Beals
Bass
Duff
Dutfield Lewis
Pight
Seanoell Hallowell
Williams Box
Smith Stevenson
Watson Dibblee
Barton Borden
Dean Mann
Pillsbury Hayes
Weld Hamlen
Harvard and Andover grid clash amid crippled team
This afternoon Harvard faces Andover on the lat ter grounds with a crippled squad making a phenomenal score unlikely. Harvard lineup lists Blanchard Connor Wilson Lewis Acton Manahan Emmons Gould Clark Gonterman Brewer and others. The interclass game between senior and junior elevens at Cambridge is also set for 4 o'clock with the winner meeting the 96 team for the class championship.
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Harvard
Andover
Blanchard
Connor
Wilson
Lewis
Acton
Manahan
Emmons
Gould
Clark
Gonterman
Brewer
Cambridge
Springfield cyclist Graves sets 200 mile record ride
Fred C. Graves of the Springfield Bicycle Club completed a Springfield to Boston and return ride in 17 hours 28 minutes 30 seconds, a new 200 mile distance record. He started at midnight Monday and was paced by Andy McGarrett, finishing ahead of the schedule with officials noting his excellent condition and fatigue absence.
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Springfield
Oct
Fred C. Graves
Springfield Bicycle Club
Overman Wheel Company
Worthington Street
Boston Athletic Club
Boston
Worcester
Warren
Palmer
North Wilbraham
R. A. Green
South Framingham
Graves
Andy McGarrett
Brookfield
Spencer
Boston Athletic Association
Coolidge's
Theodore Roethe
Press
McGarrett
Brookline High Triumphs In Tight Brookline Common Game
Brookline High defeated Somerville High 16 to 14 in a junior interscholastic football clash played yesterday on Brookline Common. Both sides showed even talent with Cook of Brookline and Hunt of Somerville earning honors for standout back play.
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Brookline High
Somerville High
Brookline Common
Cook
Brookline
Hunt
Somerville
Races at Elizabeth NJ Hall Five Furlongs Win Times
In Elizabeth New Jersey on October 31 the first race for five furlongs saw Wah Jim win with Demfargilla second and Rival third in 1 08 1 4. Candelabra captured the one mile and a furlong event with Stockton second and Hasty third in 1 56. Factotum won the five and a half furlongs race edging Nahma with Oporto third in 1 10. Shelly Tuttle took six furlongs with Mary S. second and Uncle Jess third in 1 16 1 4. Kilkenny led seven furlongs, Reynard second and Harry Alonzo third in 1 30 1 2. Annie Bishop won six and one half furlongs, Will Elliott runner-up and Mad Stone third in 1 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly Tuttle
Mary S
Uncle Jess
Kilkenny
Reynard
Harry Alonzo
Annie Bishop
Will Elliott
Madstone
Gloucester Entries Feature Mixed Race Cards
Listing of six races with selling entries and weights for Gloucester. First race includes Ronald and Captain Hammer among 115 and 112 weights. Subsequent races name multiple horses and weights across distances from sixteenth to seven furlongs, with two year olds in the fifth race and numerous contenders in the sixth.
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Gloucester
Ronald
Captain Hammer
Kingdom
Raleigh
Sir George Capstone
Harzburg
Jersey
Pat
Paradise
Rose Howard
Lady Pulsifer
Dillon J
Bayard
Upstart
Lyrist
Jack Lovell
Chieftain
Prince Imperial
Prince John
West Side
Fernleaf
Deceitful
Miss Elm
Sligo
Agnes H
Waltz
Amos A
Topgallant
Rancocas
Paulette
Little Phil
Edwin
Conquest
Graham
Jim Fagin
Silence
Richal
Uncertainty
Montreal
G. W. Cook
Early Blossom
Ilia
Gray Eagle
Bellevue
Artillery
Delury
Plebeian
Minnie J
Apollo
Don Lucey
Livina C
Zingara
Haydienne Gelding
Skadi
Marguerite
Pauletta
Frank R. Hart
Mintau
Dee Birch
Archbishop
Lady May
Chance
Bush
Elizabeth Entries Today At Six Furlongs to a Mile
The race card lists six furlong entries Don Malheur and Discount with 118 and 108 weights, and a Myriad of names in the first event. Subsequent races feature handicap Raceland 120 and Sleipner 115, with Pickpocket 114 and Soundmore 110 in the second.
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Elizabeth
Don Malheur
Discount
Fatality
Ormes
Jack Ripley
Little Pirate
Curacoa
Daly
Bonnie Mead
Raceland
Sleipner
Pickpocket
Picknicker
Charade
Soundmore
Herald
Loantaka
Stonewell
Tormentor
Correction
Rico
Wampero
Sam Bryant
Watterson
Little Ned
Airplant
Lorimer
Panhandle
Detroit
Sir Richard
Halcyon
Cuckoo
Foxford
Bolero
Chieftain
Harry Alonzo
Tom Skidmore
Lever
Marguerite
Balbriggan
Big Mid
Tartarian
Chesarck
Captain Wagner
Speculation
Play
Wheeler
Peruvian
Nonsense
Billy S
Lifeboat
Busiris
Nelglen
Gloucester N J Race 1 Results and Times
First race Hdward F won over Bolivar and Blackburn in 1:29 for six and a half furlongs. Second race J F C with Vocalize over Extra and Time 58 1 4. Third race Bobolink with Chartreuse over Text in 1:20 1 4. Fourth race Westchester led by Simrock over Crochet in 1:40 3 4. Fifth race Commodore Roughan with Psyche over Mary Winnifred. Time 58. Sixth race Sir Jim over Pete and Ed Beaman in 1:07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
WN. J
Hdward F
Bolivar
Blackburn
Vocalize
Bobolink
Chartreuse
Westchester
Simrock
Crochet
Commodore Roughan
Psyche
Mary Winnifred
Sir Jim
Pete
Ed Beaman
Colombia's Trial Ship at 400 Feet Gathers Speed
The Minneapolis and Brooklyn class vessels under construction aim to surpass ocean racers. The Cramp-built ship promises world circumnavigation without refueling in 100 days, costing about 2.7255 million dollars. It spans 400 feet, 7300 tons, 20500 indicated hp, 22 knots for 24 hours, and 2000-ton coal bunkers with ten steel boilers. It bears an armored deck four inches thick and features six torpedo tubes and rapid-fire design over broadside favoring speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Broklyn
Paris
Mathes May Not Die After Postal Telegraph Attack
Frederick L. Mathes, injured by a murderous crank, remains alive and recovering at Chambers Street Hospital after laparotomy. Thomas Bradley, the assailant, is in Police Court awaiting results of injuries he inflicted on Mathes. Edwin Gould failed to appear in Tombs Court to testify against Mongolia Andrews. Andrews held for sanity examination.
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New York
Frederick L. Mathes
Thomas Bradley
Postal Telegraph
Chambers Street Hospital
Stimpson
Bradley
Mathes
Edwin Gould
Tombs Court
Aginst Mongolia
Andrews
Western Union
Martin
Freight wreck at Lambert's Point roils Norfolk line
A misplaced switch on the Lambert's Point branch of the Norfolk and Western railroad caused a coal train to crash into loaded cars at Church street crossing in Norfolk. Engineer Andrews and laborer Edward Bland were killed, several others injured, including Edward M. McCune who is not expected to survive. Two minutes later a local freight struck the wreck, demolishing both engines and eight coal cars. losses are described as heavy.
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Norfolk, Va
Lambert's Point
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Church Street
Andrews
Edward Bland
Edward M. McCune
William Shields
E. H. Reams
A. A. Blankenship
P. A. Jordan
McCune
Missing Boston money-fraud suspect in Harrisburg case
Despatch from Harrisburg reports Boston police inspector failed to locate George B. White of J. K. and G. B. White Hyndman Pa. He is wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses. Requisition granted by Pennsylvania Governor, White absent at search. He led Boston end of William S. White and Co. valued near 1.5 million. firm insolvent. White allegedly obtained about 500000 from banks. He evaded capture by fleeing to Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Boston
George B. White
J. K
G. B
White
William S. White & Co
Purchase Street
George
George White
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Captain Hedberg Shot by Lieutenant Maney at Army Post
Captain Alfred Hedberg of Company I, Fifteenth Infantry, was shot in the groin near the cavalry stables at Sheridan Illinois yesterday afternoon and died an hour later. Lieutenant Maney surrendered and claimed self defense citing a previous dispute over basement mining and threats to shoot him. A court examination followed and the incident sparked rumors of prior threats between the two officers.
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Cornish
Maney
Captain Hedberg
Davenport brothers bound over for whiskey theft
Judge Hardy in Municipal Criminal Court bound over Joseph and Harry Davenport to the Superior Court grand jury on larceny of two barrels of whiskey from Edward Heffernan. Bail set at 800 each. Joseph H Elliott, a Congress Street liquor dealer, had charges continued for receiving stolen goods. Heffernan ordered liquors via Davenport, including 80 proof whiskey. Joseph allegedly substituted 120 proof whiskey later tested as higher quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davenport
Elliott
Joseph
Heffernan
Tramp Buck Beaten by Trio On Bridge Street
John Buck of Lawrence known as Peg, with a wooden leg, was assaulted by Frank H. Thompson Stick and two companions on Bridge street. Buck fell, suffered a fractured skull, and was taken to Springfield Hospital. Thompson and a witness Logan with crutches are in custody or under observation. The fourth man, the alleged principal, escaped.
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Springfield
John Buck
Lawrence
Bridge Street
Buck
Peg
Frank H. Thompson
Frank Logan
Doyle
Thompson
Crank Arrested in New York Over Moon Apple Claim
Henry Frank was arrested at West and Cortlandt streets after trying to persuade an Italian fruit seller that an apple was part of the moon. He claimed to be chosen to kill Mayor Harrison of Chicago, sold his soul to General Russell of New Haven, and planned to kill the Cuban consul. Justice Martin remanded him for sanity examination.
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New York
West and Cortlandt Streets
Church Street
Henry Frank
Frank
Harrison
Chicago
Russell
New Haven
United States
Prendergast
General Russell
Society
Justice Martin
Wife of prominent manufacturer attempts suicide twice
Mrs George Scripture wife of a well known Stafford Springs manufacturer was found dangerously ill after two suicide attempts. The first on Friday with morphine was halted by Dr Newton. A second dose taken Saturday while unattended led to revival by Dr Newton and Dr Watts. Despondency from poor health blamed.
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Stafford Springs
Conn
George Scripture
Newton
Watts
Doctor Downplays Smallpox at 5 Carter Place Outbreak
Dr. McDonald of the Board of Health reports no need for fear after investigating the tenement at 5 Carter Place North End. He notes steps were taken to prevent spread and that the afflicted boy his mother and sister stayed with a friend in Ward 13 before Providence. The family were vaccinated and the boy recovers at Canterbury Street Hospital West Roxbury.
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McDonald
Board of Health
Carter Place
North End
Providence
Canterbury Street
West Roxbury
Knowles Loom Works Acquire Providence Loom Maker
The Knowles loom works of Worcester have bought the George W. Stafford Manufacturing Company of Providence, builders of jacquard looms and narrow looms, and will relocate the business to Worcester, adding it to their existing plant once a suitable shop is built. The Stafford company employs about 200 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Knowles Loom Works
George W. Stafford
Festive event replaces meeting for Furniture Workers Union
The Furniture Workers Union 84 held a dance and entertainment at Dexter Hall last evening instead of its regular meeting. A strong musical and literary program by volunteer talent kept attendees entertained until midnight. Frank Thompson resigned from the Cigars Makers Union 17 label committee. H Blascévee was elected assistant secretary at the last meeting. Typographical Union 13 calls a special meeting at Caledonian Hall 45 Elliot street today at 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Workers’ Union
Dexter Hall
Frank Thompson
Iabel Committee of
Cigar Makers’ Union 17
H. Blascévee
Typographical Union 13
Caledonian Hall
Elliot Street
Boston Druggists Enjoy Forum Dinner at Youngs Hotel
The Boston Druggists Association gathered thirty eight men for a 6 p.m. dinner at Youngs Hotel. Attendees included Josiah H. Quincy president and Theodore Metcalf a veteran pharmacist over 80. Afterward George W. Penniman of the Boston Traveller spoke with stereopticon views on Chicago and the World's Fair.
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Boston
Young's Hotel
Josiah H. Quincy
Frank A. Davidson
J. F. Babcock
G. H. H. Markoe
GD. Gilman
J. A. Gilman
Theodore Metcalf
H. M. Whitney
KF. H. Butler
W. W. Bartlett
Amon K.tilden
Benjamin F. Stacey
G. H. Ingraham
G. W. Cheney
Gray Latham
A. G. Durgin
George W. Penniman
The
Boston Traveller
Chicago
Princeton May Field Opportunity for U P Game Next Saturday
Ex captain Cumnock is expected to arrive in Cambridge this week to coach the ends and tackles. Vail of Pennsylvania predicts the Princeton Penn contest is open, with high hopes for Pennsylvania. Harvard practiced secretly on Soldiers' Field. Cambridge High and Latin School meets Boston Latin School in the senior interscholastic league this afternoon.
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Hall
Princeton
U. of P
Cumnock
Cambridge
Pa Corbin
Hinkey
McCrea
Crags
Vail
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Soldiers’ Field
Cambridge High and Latin School
Boston Latin School
Boston Latin
Burlesque Boxing Fails At Partridge Hall Night
Deacon Smith and Saxey Joyce attempted a burlesque boxing act at the Charles River Athletic Association meeting in Partridge Hall. The bout between Masters Bernard and Shields was the best set-to of the evening. Landrigan brothers, the Greens, Monagle and Callahan also boxed, and George Hosmer showcased on the rowing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slavin
England
George Godfrey
Old Chocolate
Steve O'Donnell
Jim Hall
Jack McAuliffe
Harry Tracey
New England
West End
Music Hall
Tracey
Joe Walcott
Jack Burke
Maine
Boston
Burke
Cribb
Calais
Joe McAvoy
McAvoy
Ike Weir
Billy Hennessey
Billy Murphy
Reynolds
Rob Roy
Deacon
Smith
Saxey
Joyce
Charles River Athletic Association
Partridge Hall
Bernard
Shields
Landrigan Brothers
Nomination Papers Filed for Ward 18 Republican Seat
G Walden Smith filed nomination papers to run on the Republican ticket for Common Council Ward 18. A Dorchester Music Hall rally featured ex Senator John Conness and other officials. A Republican rally at Milton Town Hall was announced with Lieutenant Governor Wolcott to speak. Another large Dorchester and North Cambridge gathering heard several local figures including David T Dickinson and Captain Nathan Appleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Walden Smith
Common Council
Ward 18
Mr. Smith
Boston
Dorchester Music Hall
John Conness
California
Marden
Lowell
Butler
New Bedford
Kittredge
Bliss
Ward 24
Milton Town Hall
Wolcott
Odd Fellows’ Hall
North
Cambridge
David T. Dickinson
Nathan Appleton
R. ©. Surbridge
J. M. Authier
John, Parry
National Cadets Dance Social Draws Crowd at Post 7 Hall
Friends of the National Cadet Band held a social at Post 7 Hall drawing many attendees. About seventy five couples danced through the night while A J Callighan directed the march with Annie Donovan and H P Chase assisting. The National Cadet Orchestra provided the music and the event concluded around 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cadet Band
Post 7 Hall
A. J. Callighan
Mies
Annie Donovan
H. P. Chase
National Cadet Orchestra
Nilsson Ladies Quartet Charms Beley Temple Institute Crowd
A large Beley Temple Institute audience last night witnessed the Nilsson Ladies Quartet as the third entertainment in the course. Marie Weale Mila C Lace Lizzle on Cushing and Bva Ts Baker impressed, with Baker delivering standout performances. Charles T Grilley earned audience praise for humorous readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkeley Institute
Beley Temple Institute
Nilsson Ladies
Anot Uertet
Marie Weale
Mila C. Lace
Lizzle On
Cushing
Bva Ts "Baker
Charles T. Grilley
Sailor Lost Overboard Near Highland Light
Salem report: schooner J. R. Teal from Philadelphia arrived with news that Sunday at ten miles off Highland Light, first mate John Nelson a Swede, was washed overboard and lost. Captain Wilson notes no other injuries and vessel continues to harbor.
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Salem
J. R. Teal
Wilson
Philadelphia
Highland Light
John Nelson
Railroads Put Under Joint Receivership in Tennessee and Paducah
The Tennessee Midland and Paducah Tennessee and Alabama railroads are placed in the hands of joint receivers W L Huse of St Louis and John Overton Jr of Memphis. Bills were filed Saturday in federal courts at Paducah Jackson and Memphis by the St Louis Trust Company as trustee. The order was made by Circuit Judge Horace Lurton in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Tennessee Midland Railroad
Paducah
White Lodge Yacht Leaves Newport for Cowes
Mrs. Lilly Langtry sails her steam yacht White Lodge from Newport to Cowes England for planned changes by designer Watson. Uncertain if Ogden Goelet will purchase after alterations. voyage expected to take twelve days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. IL
Lilly Langtry
White Lodge
Cowes
Eng
Watson
Ogden Goelet
Public bequests in Connecticut probate note
Hartford October 31 by the will of the late John Morrison admitted to probate this afternoon. The document mentions charitable bequests and church-related gifts in the city, naming the One Church at Shemeadows as a beneficiary and outlining distribution terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
John Morrison
Shemeadows
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