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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1901

Page

3

Myopia Society Hosts Early Drag Hunt In Hamilton

Hamilton October 4 Milady at Myopia features an early 6 30 am drag hunt starting from the Myopia Hunt Club with about 20 enthusiasts on a five mile ride to J A Garland s house. Notables include Mr and Mrs Whitman and Mrs Bob Shaw led by master G S Mandell and huntsman John Heard Ipswich. A second two horse chase is planned for tomorrow from Norwood s mills Ipswich with the same crowd and spectacle.

Hamilton Milady Myopia Casey Couches Myopia Hunt Club J.A. Garland Whitman Thomas W. Pierce G. G. Emery Robert G. Shaw R. H. Stevenson, Jr Jay T. G. Frothingham Bob” Shaw Myopia Club Norwood Ipswich Melville Pierce Egan Randolph Caldecott

Terre Haute Races Close Quietly After Fast Feats

The grand circuit races in Terre Haute Indiana closed with no sensational records. A raw wind affected times but heats remained close. Winners included Council Chimes Donna McGregor Walter Keim Chestnut Red Princess with purses ranging from 1000 to 1500 dollars and times around 2 14 and 2 15 for pacing and trotting events.

Terre Haute Ind Council Chimes Blk. H Chimes Pan-American Stables Hornellisville Snow Donna McGregor W. G. Everszle St. Louis Hoffman Walter Keim B. G Long Jim Maynard New York City Geers Chestnut Sp. H Glename, Jr L. BH. Brown Danville Brown

Century Road Club riders plan long tours and records

The article describes upcoming bicycle events led by the Century Road Club Boston Metropolitans and Charlestown Wheelmen from Copley Square to Newburyport and Acton, with two 7 and 8 am starts. It notes record attempts by Henshaw and Hedstrom in New York, plus training updates for Moran Nat Butler Tom Butler and plans for a large Boston automobile meet to boost sales and public interest.

Century Copley Square Massachusetts Century Road Club Newburyport Metropolitan Providence Brookline Street Charlestown Acton Metropolitans Cambridge Henshaw Hedstrom New York State Bengts Jimmy Moran Frank Waller Nat Butler Charles River Park Vailsburg Butler Tom Butler Boston Henri Fournier

Brookline Riot Follows Brookline Brighton Football Game

Brookline High faced Brighton High in a football opener that ended 6 to 6. A second-half fight sparked by a Brighton supporter escalated into a running melee through Brookline Common, injuring several and drawing extra police as hundreds of youths and adults clashed before the crowd dispersed.

Brookline Brookline High Brighton High School Brighton Brookline Common Roxbury Latir Brighton High Harvard Street Brookline H Roxbury L Cronin Eid Eduseres Vasree Rv. E Clapp Heilburn R. T Sherman Kemp Seereeeereeeerers Hamilton P Gallagher Talbot H. B Grant Ellis Berndollar Jenks Quigsey F. B Wendell Roxbury Morse

West Point to Use Yale Grads as Coaches for 50 Tryouts

West Point prepares for a football season with Yale graduates Gordon Brown Frank Butterworth Harmon Graves and W T Bull among the coaches guiding 50 candidates. The opener is today against Franklin and Marshall. Brown predicts a strong lineup despite an unhappy squad and aims to match last year's record.

West Point Yale Gordon Brown Frank Butterworth Harmon Graves W. T. Bull Franklin and Marshall Brown Hampshire Stara Cambridgeport Roy W. Bangs Tremont Street McIntyre Roxbury Latin Roxbury High Franklin Field Dorchester Dorchester A. A

Duke's 006 Lost at Salem Irish Terrier Cervera

Spanish minister Duke d Arcos reports his small Irish terrier Cervera has vanished. The dog, famed for charm at Manchester by the Sea and known to the Spanish legation in Washington, wore a chain collar marked Spanish legation Washington DC. A reward is offered for recovery.

Salem Duke d'Arcos Cervera Manchester-by the-Sea Manchester-by-the- Seans Washington Legation Bamage Manchester-by-the-Sea Aalem Age Age Washington, D. C

Wollaston Men Lose In Open Tournament Foursomes Playoff

WOLLASTON Oct 4 W Tuckerman of Stockbridge and A P Thornton of Hawthorn Golf Club New Bedford defeated Dr J W Parks and B W Porshigy Wollaston Golf Club in a playoff for the tie in the men's foursomes. Conditions were ideal and medal scores fair on Wollaston links yesterday.

Wollaston W. ‘Tuckerman Rtockbridge A. P. Thornton Hawthorn Golf Club New Bedford J. W. Parks B. W. Porshigy Wollaston Golf Club Wollaston Links Ollaston Club

Derby Owner Rejects $10,000 Offer for Lie Match Race

Lexington Ky Oct 4 Harry Hamlin owner of Lord Derby wired Secretary Horace Wilson of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association that he would not accept Mr Lawson's offer of ten thousand dollars for a match race between Derby and Boraita.

Lexington Harry Hamlin Lord Derby Horace Wilson The Kenturey Trotting Horse Breeders Association Mr. Lawson Derby

Fall Styles Highlight New Hat Collection in Store

Specialty headwear shop promotes first class service and new Fall styles. Customers are invited to observe unapproachable values and compare to jacks-of-all-trades while browsing hats.

Joe Nelson Sets 10 Mile Amateur Pace Record

In an official trial at Vaileburg New Jersey Joe Nelson brother of the late Johnnie Nelson of Chicago lowered every 6 to 10 mile record. He ran 10 miles in 16 28 3 5. The former 10 mile mark was 20 04 4 5 set by Johnnie Nelson in Chicago in 1898 as an amateur.

New York Joe Nelson Johnnie Nelson Chicago Vaileburg N. J

Emmet and Shamrock Clash for Gaelic Title

The Shamrocks of Brighton meet the Emmete of Chelsea at the American League baseball grounds this afternoon for the state championship and a $100 side bet. Both teams are rated the strongest in New England and have trained two weeks. Kickoff is at 2 30.

Shamrocks Brighton Emmete Chelsea New England

Quakers Edge Bosanquet Eleven In First Day At Philadelphia

The Quakers led by All Philadelphia posted 292 for 8 at stumps after batting first in the second match against Bosanquet's English eleven. Brown remained not out on 84 after a long 1 hour 45 minute innings as about 2000 spectators watched.

Philadelphia Penn Bosanquet Quakers Brown

Gaddis For Alderman In Ward 12 18 Contest

Michael E. Gaddie was announced as a candidate for the Board of Aldermen from Wards 12 and 18 at a Timilty Club meeting in Ward 18. The club endorsed his bid against the incumbent Chairman James H Doyle.

Michael E. Gaddie James P. Timilty Club James H Doyle

Boxing draws headline two nights in Hartford Coliseum

Jimmie Handler of Newark and Andy Walsh of Brooklyn fought a 20 round draw before about 1000 spectators. Eugene Reardon of Little Falls N J drew with Charles Sleger of Hoboken in a ten round bout.

Hartford

Gans Stops McConnell In Third Round At Baltimore Bout

Baltimore’s Joe Gans knocks out Philadelphia’s Dan McConnell in the third round of an eight round scheduled bout. Local featherweight Harry Lyons and lightweight Kid Thomas of New York fight to an eight round draw.

Baltimore Joe’ Gans Dan" McConnell Philadelphia Harry Lyons Kid"’ Thomas New York

Investigation of Amateur Athletes Under N B E A A U A U

The registration committee of the N B E A A U A U reviewed cases of amateur athletes at its last meeting but released only that charges were pending. Secretary Dumbinsky announced another session tomorrow afternoon to discuss charges against Messrs Kanaly Coe Kiley and others.

Dumbinsky Messrs Kanaly, Coe Kiley

Essex Republican convention noms Jackson and Craig

At the 11th Essex Representative Republican convention, George H. Jackson and William F. Craig were nominated.

Lynn Essex George H. Jackson William F. Craig

Kleptomaniac Wife Arrested After Wave Of Thefts

Mrs Elizabeth White of Salem street Revere arrested in Medford on a string of house thefts spanning Medford Malden and Melrose. Her husband George A White says kleptomania is hereditary and she has been confined to Worcester asylum. Bail set at 1000, she jailed in Cambridge after Melrose charges surfaced.

Medford Elizabeth White Salem Street Revere Worcester Insane Asylum Malden Melrose Connors Buffum Middlesex Fells Post George A. White Mr. White Holmes Ball Cambridge

Hoard of Booty Recovered From Medford and Melrose Thefts

Police traced a large cache of stolen jewelry hidden behind a wall wardrobe in a Medford residence of Mrs Elizabeth White. The haul included watches rings and chains from Medford and Melrose thefts. White was interviewed at Cambridge jail and later to be arraigned in Malden on Tuesday.

William G. Ewell Connors Medford Elizabeth White Revere Melrose Ewell Cambridge White Wheeler Jewellers Malden

College football slate crosses many campuses in brisk schedule

Daily lineup lists numerous games across the Northeast and beyond with matchups at Cambridge New Haven Philadelphia Princeton Ithaca New York Providence Worcester Hanover Exe ter Swarthmore Swarth more and other towns. The list includes Harvard Bates Yale Tufts Penn State College Princeton Haverford Cornell Bucknell Columbia Williams Carlisle Dickinson Annapolis Georgetown West Point Franklin and Marshall Brown Syracuse NYU Brooklyn Poly tech Holy Cross Worcester Trinity Exeter Worcester Academy Exeter Manhattan and more.

Harvard Bates Cambridge Yale Tufts New Haven University of Pennsylvania Penn State College Philadelphia Princeton Haverford Cornell Bucknell Ithaca Columbia Williams New York Carlisle Dickinson Dickingon Annapolis Georgetown West Point Franklin and Marshall Brown Syracuse Providence New York University Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute

Flanagan Smashes Hammer and Discus Records at Intersta te Fair

In Louisville on October 4 under A A U sanction at the Interstate Fair Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club New York broke the hammer world record with 170 feet 5 8 inches and also set a mark in discus at 119 feet 7 4 inches The crowd neared 3000 as trials for tomorrow's finals were held A P Duffey Georgetown won the opening 100 yard dash heat with Kin St Louis and Emmerich Indianapolis dead heating for second

Louisville Flanagan A. P. Duffey Georgetown University J. A. Kin St. Louis M. & Emmerich Indianapolis

Free Nature's Cure book by mail from Dr Sanden

Advertisement offering a free sealed book on men's vitality issues including drains impotence and varicocele. Claims 1001 model devices and electric suspensory treatment as the world’s greatest home cure. Provides Tremont Street Boston office hours and a daily phone consult.

Sanden Hee Dr. R Sanden Tremont St Boston

Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 43 and 45 Hanover Street

Boston advertising copy touts a massive bankrupt sale of fine men’s and boys’ clothing at half cost. It claims 600 000 worth of stock, lists dozens of dramatic discounts, and urges customers to visit 43 and 46 Hanover Street before crowds grow. Also seeks 8 extra salesmen and 20 youths for delivery and stock duties.

Washington St Boston Hanover St James Walker & Co Rochester N. Y Vienna Wala Orsted Hanover 20Th Century Dept. Stores, Inc

Boxing Gossip and the Maher Jeffords Clash Reverberates

Peter Maher, once lauded as a top Irish heavyweight, lost to Jim Jeffords in Lancaster in a six round bout seen as a setup for a shot at Jeffries. The piece notes Maher’s decline due to managerial choices and lists other fighters and gossip from boxing circles, including Jerry Dixon the Chicago Kid and local recollections of recent bouts.

Peter Maher Peter James Z. Corbett Maspeth L. I Peter Mather Jim Corbett Bob Fussimmons Kid McCoy Gus Kuhlin Tom Sharkey Jim Jeffords Maher Jeffords Lancaster Penn Arran Jeffries Pennsylvania Peter Lowery Eeon Lowery Iset Fat Duhkhorst Broad Sullivan Louisville Dave Sullivan Rube Ferns Frank Erne Patsey Sheppard Sheppard England Russia Irish World Liverpool Ledger Fpateey Jerry Watson Squire Sheppard Squire Hi. Stone Roxbury John A. D. McDonald Nelson Chicago Jerry Dixon Boston the Post Columbia Jerry Doston Dixon Denver Ed Martin Griffin Martin Kid Goodman Jim McKee Kid Rogers Benton Rob Roy

Back Bay man arrested in larceny case over mining ad

Winslow L. Bruce 51 of 12 Bleechwood Street Back Bay was arrested at 216 Washington Street at noon Thursday by Inspectors Rooney and Wolf on a warrant from Ralph W. Ames Skowhegan Me. He is charged with larceny of 100 dollars after selling an alleged mining venture to Brave and failing to prove the gold mine location near Morantown NC. the case was disposed in Judge Brown's court yesterday.

Winslow L. Bruce Bleechwood Street Back Bay Washington Street Rooney and Wolf Ralph W. Ames Skowhegan Ing Boston Morantown N. C Brown Rewse

Jordan Day at Brockton Features Race Wins and Show Highlights

On the final Brockton fair day Eben D. Jordan’s horses led a strong horse show with top placings in hunters and jumpers and many blue ribbons. Vicountess Thelma and Botiphar were among winners. four-in-hand dash won by James Shaw with Webster second. Attendance reached 1,000 on the day. four days total gate receipts about $41,517 with railroad coupons totaling 23,318.

Brockton Lillian Zone Jordan Eben D. Jordan Boston Clarence Moore Washington, D. C Kohinoor Makepeace Thunderer Mr. Jordan Vicountess Thelma Botiphar Gitena Norina Countess Crompton Potiphar Mountain Monarch Vanity Say Tell Jesse H William P Minnie Russell Mattie Smeltz Axtell Pierce Jesse Hi B. G Avery Bik. m Don McGregor Gardner Chase Benway Shoe City Atretch Wyatt Harry Hawards W. J. Potter Dan Murphy Lowell James F. Shaw E. W. Webster D. Jordan Mr. Lawson Gerkendale Farm New York Sanborn Lewiston Junction Clarence Moors SMM

Three Women Treated After Falls From Stairs

Three women were treated at City and Emergency hospitals for stair fall injuries. Laura Haggerty 382 Elmwood street a Baker's chocolate factory packer sprained her right ankle and had minor injuries. Mary Connors 10 six place employed at Wyman's restaurant 614 Washington street suffered severe contusions. Mary Mangtino 456 Hanover street aged 68 broke her left leg after a fall at home.

Statin Laura Haggerty Elmwood Street Baker's Chocolate Factory Mary Connors Connors Six Place Wyman Washington Street Mary Mangtino Hanover Street Olty Hospital

Melrose Highlands Free Baptist Church Faces Withdrawals

Sixteen congregants seek dismissal from the Free Baptist Church of Melrose Highlands at a Friday meeting. Several withdrawals followed tensions over pastor Rev. Howard with charges reportedly to be pressed at a Massachusetts association session in Lawrence.

Melrose Highlands The Free Baptist Church of Mary A. Knowlton Chelsea Frances Washburn Waestburn D. G. Donocker Donocker J. H. Day M. T. Eenery Emery L. W. Gilman Gilman Massachusetts Association of Free Baptist Churches Lawrence Howard Somara Chatemala Ly. We Giman John P. James Guatemala Zuling F. E. Morton No. 8 Exchange Place Mr. Donocker

Lenox Horse Show crowns Miss Lila Vanderbilt Sloane

The Lenox Horse Show at Highlawn Farm drew 2500 to 3000 spectators. Miss Lila Van derbilt Sloane, daughter of W. D. Sloane, won the women’s driving event which settled the best horsewoman question. Judges were H. K. Caner and William Pollock. organizers included Giraud Foster H. B. Jaques Miss Kate Cary William D. Sloane and John B. Alexandre.

Pittsfield Lenox Derbilt Sloane W. D. Sloane H. K. Caner Philadelphia William Pollock Giraud Foster H. B. Jaques Kate Cary William D. Sloane John B. Alexandre

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