President Roosevelt on tour with coon charm at Ohio stop
The president's train paused in Columbus and Richmond where a man offered a good luck raccoon from Tuscarawas County. At Indianapolis he thanked supporters and pledged to serve all Americans. He teased crowds about Ohio and Missouri before nightfall.
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Civil Service
Mr. Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
Union Station
Missouri
President Roosevelt Guarded En Route To St Louis
Precautions protect the President as he travels from Washington to St Louis. Officials detail the security plan and the personnel assigned to presidential duty during the journey.
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Washington
St. Louis
All-Interscholastic Football Team Selected
Dorchester High left end Ross and Somerville High captain Blair lead the first eleven chosen for the 1904 All Interscholastic team. Duffy English High at left tackle and Cummins Somerville anchor the line, with Colton Dorchester and Park Rindge Manual at back positions. Second team names include Mather Malden left end and Vanderwat Dorchester at quarterback among others.
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Volkmann
Seeley
Taylor
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Vanderwat
Dorchester L
Clark
Volkmann R
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Adams
Rindge Manual T
Lawrence Duffy
Boston
Somerville High School
Roxbury Latin
Corbett Nelson Title Bout Expected Next Tuesday Night
San Francisco boxing fans anticipate the Young Corbett versus Battling Nelson match next Tuesday night. Corbett, a Denver favorite, faces questions about weight and effective reduction methods while Nelson is seen as a strong challenger. Promoters urge bets on Corbett’s knockout potential despite weight worries and Nelson's proven power.
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Young Corbett
Dane
James Britt
Young Corbett Iis
Eddie
No M Gover n Wa ls h Bout Off On Low Attendance
The boxing match between Jimmy Walsh of Boston and Hughey McGovern of New York at the Manhattan A C was declared off due to thin attendance with fewer than 25 spectators. The card closed with a six round miscue where Dixie Kid of San Francisco edged Philly’s Dave Holly in the windup.
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Jimmy Walsh
Boston
Hughey McGovern
New York
Manhattan A. C
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San Francisco
Dave Holly
Jimmy Michael Dies On Board Steamship
Jimmy Michael, the Welsh middle distance cyclist, died suddenly on board the French line steamship La Savoie from brain congestion. He complained of severe headache and nausea while en route to the United States, attributing his illness to injuries from a Berlin fall. He was to compete in the six day contest here, accompanied by long distance riders awaiting entry.
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Matre
Berlin
New York
Jimmy Michael
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McClellan Vetoes Endurance Race Bidding Bill
New York Mayor McClellan vetoed a Board of Aldermen approved measure by 44 to 7 that would ban endurance contests longer than three hours daily. He argued the ordinance unlawfully interferes with personal rights. Had it passed, it would have blocked the upcoming six day bicycle race.
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McClellan
Board of Aldermen
Langford Defeats Sullivan In Quick Boxing Bout
Sam Langford of Boston beat Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence in the third round at the Highland Athletic Club after Sullivan’s corner threw in the sponge in the second round. About 600 spectators attended.
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Allston Tops Sudbury in Greater Boston Bowling Meet
Allston won two of three against Sudbury on their alleys in a Greater Boston league match last night. Brown led with 279 for the best series as pinfall ran moderate.
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Brown
Death of famed Welsh cyclist Michael ends glittering era
Michael, known worldwide as the Welsh Rarebit, died while en route from the French liner la Savoie to the United States. A legendary rider who began in 1896 under Tom Eck, he inspired huge crowds, rivaled stars like Starbuck and McDuffee, and earned substantial prize money before a late decline linked to excesses. He leaves a father, mother, and several brothers in Aberaman, Wales.
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McDuffee
Johnny Nelson
Tom Linton
Fred Titus
New York
Chicago
Ted Sloane
Atlantic
George Leander
Aberaman
Wales
Six Day Race Not Hard Riders Say
City cycling fans debate banning the six day bicycle race in New York this year. Riders and trainers dismiss claims of brutality, noting riders often gain weight and that modern formats limit daily hours and allow recovery time, reducing danger and harm.
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Bennie Munroe
Munroe
George Leander
Nat Butler
Jed Newkirk
Dudley Marks
Post
Roosevelt Visit Plans Stir St Louis Exposition
President Francis of the St. Louis Exposition Company reports fine weather and expects joyful anticipation as President Roosevelt and party prepare for a visit. Mrs Roosevelt Miss Alice Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb are to be guests of treasurer William H. Thompson. Mr and Mrs Douglas Robinson will be hosted by President Francis. others attend Buckingham Club events.
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St. Louis Exposition Company
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Loeb
William H. Thompson
Precautions Taken Against Possible Harm at World’s Fair
Exposition officials and security forces including police, secret service, detectives, Jefferson Guards, and U S troops prepared extensive protection for President Roosevelt during his World’s Fair visit. Guards will be stationed around grounds and buildings he passes, with officials stating the president’s special train will reach the fair at 9 20 tomorrow and will switch to the Wabash tracks to access the fair grounds.
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Union Station
Timekeeper praises Pennsylvanias championship season
The Penn Quakers finish 12 games, 222 points, and only four allowed all season. The article compares Penn with Yale, claiming Penn the season’s top team based on defense, balance, and collective effort led by Stevenson and Reynolds. It weighs head to head strengths, noting Yale’s defeat at West Point and Penn’s dominance on both lines and backfield.
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Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany sweep in Sudbury league play
In the Transportation league series on Sudbury alleys last evening, Boston & Maine won three straight from White Star Line while Boston & Albany whitewashed Leyland Line.
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Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
Leyland Line
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