Brakeman Hurt In Collision Near Sixth Street Bridge
A freight collision on the Midland division near Dorchester avenue injured brakeman William J. Kennedy. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital despite proximity of City Hospital, under instruction from Captain O Lalor. Kennedy suffered severe back injuries. ambulance crew faced criticism for routing decisions.
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Midland
N. Y
Sixth Street
Dorchester Avenue
William J. Kennedy
Birch Street
Emerson Street
Kennedy
Carney
City Hospital
Massachusetts General
O'Lalor
Back Bay
Fleas Bother Bank Clerks in Boston Coin Handling
Clerks at the clearing house and local banks in Boston develop a dislike for handling bags of gold due to an itching sensation caused by fleas. The fleas are said to have entered the coin, spreading from bag to bag and even to higher officials, prompting calls for flea bane inclusion in government supplies. A Treasury inquiry is noted as the situation is deemed unprecedented in national finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Finance
Falling Iron From Elevated Structure Endangers Two Men
Two pedestrians narrowly escaped injury when heavy iron parts fell from an elevated structure. John W. Halse of 1391 Washington Street reported debris near him on Washington near Unirk Street. Henry A. Goodwin of 1 Murray Street Somerville was struck but unhurt as a bolt and nut pierced the air and a piece broke on impact.
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John W. Halse
Washington Street
Unirk Street
Wren
Henry A. Goodwin
Murray Street
Somerville
Rider Thrown as Newburyport Fair Race Heats Begin
At the Newburyport Fair Association first annual fair Xantippe broke a four foot fence near the one eighth mile post and tossed rider Archie Sprowl to the ground causing multiple bruises. Results include 2:20 class trot and pace won by Joe Mack in three heats with best time, and a sto cla trot and pace event won by niko in three heats with best time 56 seconds.
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Newburyport
Newburyport Fair Association
Xantippe
Archie Sprowl
Joe Mack
Niko
Ue Manian
Vanderbilt and Lodge Set Sail for New York
London dispatch reports William K Vanderbilt leaving for New York aboard the Oceanic on Wednesday while United States Senator Lodge plans to sail on Saturday.
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London
William K. Vanderbilt
New York
Connolly Will Fight Ongoing Probate Dispute
Julia Connolly of Boston died two years ago and a disputed will, probated January 11 1900, is challenged by her daughters Julia Connolly Anne L Thompson and Mary Rowe. Supreme Judicial Court orders remaining issues tried by Superior Civil Court jury with executors Gargan Fallon and appellants Apple Sears Ogden represented.
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Julia Connolly
Boston
Anne L. Thompson
Mary Rowe
Supreme Judicial Court
Lawrence Connolly
Byrne
Father Flanagan
St. Joseph's Church
Julia
Mrs. Rowe
Fallon
South Boston
Thomson
Georgie Rowe
Little Sisters of the Poor
Rowe
Supreme Court
Connolly
Thomas J. Gargan
Fallon Apear
Apple
Searse Ogden
Secretaries Challenge Draws Boralma vs Lord Derby Race
Horace Wilson on behalf of Thomas W Lawson issues a 5000 a side match race challenge between Lord Derby and Boralma to be run at Lexington track, best three of five under National Association rules, date to follow The Abbot match. If The Abbot cannot race, Oct 9 may host with added stakes. The Crescens Charley Herr race is canceled by the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Horace Wilson
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Thomas W. Lawson
Harry Hamlin
Lord Derby
Boralma
Mr. Hamlin
Lori’ Derby
Abbot
Lawson
Crescens
Charley Herr
Motorman Arrested In Fatal Dorchester Street Accident
Frank F. Carle a 44 year old motorman was arrested on a manslaughter charge in the death of 11 year old Morgan F. Mulhern of 11 B street. Mulhern was playing in the Dorchester avenue street when struck near 325 Dorchester avenue and died at City Hospital after both legs were severed and other injuries occurred.
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Frank F. Carle
Carle
Morgan F. Mulhern
Dorchester Avenue
Maywood Street
Columbia Road
B Street
City Hospital
Roxbury Latin Beats Roxbury High 10 to 6 at Franklin Field
Roxbury Latin School defeated Roxbury High 10 to 6 at Franklin Field Dorchester yesterday afternoon. Captain MacIntyre of the Latin school broke his right leg above the ankle during the game. Gallagher kicked a goal from the 35 yard line.
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Roxbury Latin School
Roxbury High
Franklin Field
Dorchester
MacIntyre
Latin School
Gallagher
Dorchester's Political Street Showdown and Names
A scrambled Dorchester piece describes political uproar after the defeat of a senator and rise of John K. Berry. It notes Harvard Street officials and several local leaders contested by residents and ward changes, with mentions of T. Melvin Vinson Alpheus Sanford Major Young and others in a shifting political scene.
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Dorchester
Mimaan
John K. Berry
Harvard Street
T. Melvin Vinson
Alpheus Sanford
Youn d' Charles
Aeeitay
CEB
Folsom Gesessor
Ward
Er. S
Tnt
Ict
Bementa
Mil
Shamrock Leads In Fluky Light Wind Race On Long Voyage
In a light variable breeze Shamrock II overtook Columbia in a 10 mile equilateral course as luck and shifting air favored the British boat. After a tight start Columbia led early but Shamrock reclaimed the lead and finished narrowly ahead, with both crews vying for a resail to decide the series.
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Sir Thomas
Columbia
Barr
Sycamore
Shamrock
Wee
Bart
New York
Catavan
Constitution
Yacht Race Triangle Called Off After First Leg
The Shamrock led the defender as the first leg of a triangle race produced a beat to win award. The event ended before the second leg was half completed, with no final result announced.
Shamrock Favored in Cup Dispute Amid Triangular Race Prospects
Commodore J B Doherty of the Columbia Yacht Club says Shamrock has the edge as races are delayed benefiting Lipton’s vessel. Designer Starling Burgess backs Shamrock to win on a triangular course while W F Bache notes the Shamrock’s crew is sharp and may take two triangular races and one windward and leeward race.
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Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Club
J. B. Doherty
The
Columbia Yacht Club
Shamrock
Columbia
Sandy Hook
Starling Burgess
W. F. Bache
Fizzle of 1899 Navy Crop Expedition Ends Abortive Trials
An 1899 account notes an alee orgy failing after an excursion fleet toiled back bearing power and number. Eight attempts proved abortive, with crowds and sailors bearing the burden of the retreat and the outcome unclear.
Yacht Races See Wide Wind Delays and Final Victory by Columbia
Story recounts a series of yacht races with repeated starts called off by wind and fog. Oct 8 marks a 15 mile course won by Columbia after fog and lack of wind plagued events. Oct 12 and Oct 7 races were disrupted by weather. final race on Oct 20 saw Columbia defeat Shamrock to clinch the series.
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Rts
Inc
Dy; Hook
Ewes
Columbia
Betar
Pes Agnor Lax
Trina
Fen Columbie
Rock
Colusa
Raé
Sour Ee
Shamrock
London crowds shrink after yacht race disappointment
London crowds along the Thames embankment and nearby areas dwindled on Monday night as rain and disillusionment over Saturday's race result kept spectators away, contrasting with the larger turnout the previous evening.
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London
Thames Embankment
England Again Gets Restless About South Africa War
London reports a restless mood as the war in Africa nears its third year. Editorials in The Standard The Daily Mail and The Times criticise government delays on reinforcements and air concern that Parliament delays votes for supplies. They urge prompt mobilization and a credible mobile force for autumn.
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London
Africa
Rt. Brodrick
Atal
Vara
Standard
Daily Mail
Lord Kitchener
the Times
South Africa
Mrs Melledy Dies Expected After Refusal of Treatment
Mrs Sadie Melledy, injured after a fall from a roof at 2 North Russell Street, was deemed incurable at City Hospital last night. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital refused her admission last Wednesday, prompting delayed transfer to Winery Hospital and sharp criticism from friends.
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City Hospital
Sadie Melledy
Melledy
Massachusetts General Hospital
North
Russell Street
Massachusetts
Symphony Ticket Sale at Symphony Hall for Boston Orchestra
Auction of morning rehearsal seats for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall on Thursday October 3 at 10 am. Floor seats sold from 15.50 to 21 with premiums up to 21, balcony seats fetching rising bids as high as 21, rear seats around 14.50, mid row about 15.00.
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Symphony Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Breugne Oodl
Lipton bets even money on Shamrock race readiness
New York Oct 1 Sir Thomas Lipton says after today’s race he sees no basis to favor Shamrock or areck and would back even money on the better boat. He notes light winds and calm spots, praises both crews, and hints at a desire to race again with Captain Charlie Barr steering.
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Lipton
Shamrock
New York
Thomas Lipton
America
Charlie Barr
Coum
Thomas
Day
Morgan Satisfied With Columbia's Work
New York report states E. D. Morgan and party aboard the Park City at Sandy Hook remained overnight. He says the race cannot be judged by critics and that no changes are expected in the defender's sails, calling the present suit satisfactory.
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New York
E. D. Morgan
Park City
Sandy Hook
Columbia
Captain Barr Refuses Comment Amid Racing Weather Talk
Captain Barr offered no details on any decisions despite questions on sailing plans. He described the racing conditions as miserable and remained reticent on further remarks about the team and sails.
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Barr
Seth Low Nominated for Mayor by Republican Ticket
The Republican county convention nominated Seth Low for mayor, honoring the slate previously chosen by the anti Tammany convention. Beth Low leads the Democratic ticket in Greater New York as mayoral candidate.
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New York
Seth
Greater
Beth Low
Unclear fragment on command surrender notes
Fragmentary text notes a command surrender theme with garbled names and phrases. No coherent event, person, or organization can be identified for a reliable summary.
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Vanderbilt and Lodge
Dr. Williams
Seana i i
Williams
Sion
Wilmars
Boziston
Pbroke
Hook
Gney
Nave Sinhichlands
Scotland
Lgatship
Ral Heel
Crawford
Summer Street
Tremont
Banda
England
Mrs. Melledy
Symphony
Morgan
Seth Low
Samfron
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